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Harry Kane may have departed Tottenham Hotspur two years ago, but his absence is still strongly felt within the current first-team squad to this day.

Losing any key player to a European giant is always likely to cause trouble, but when that player is arguably one of the best to ever wear the club’s shirt – the task of replacing him becomes a near impossible task.

The Englishman registered 280 goals for the Lilywhites, with such a tally making him their highest-ever goalscorer, surpassing the record previously held by the late Jimmy Greaves.

He managed to find the net over 30 times in 50% of the seasons he spent as a first-team regular in North London, further highlighting how important he was to their ambition for success.

However, Thomas Frank has the opportunity this summer to potentially make a move for a star who could emulate the 32-year-old’s massive success within the final third should he make the move.

The latest on Spurs’ hunt for new attackers this summer

In recent days, Roma star Matias Soule has been touted as a potential option for Spurs, looking to inject needed depth and quality into the club’s forward line.

Recent reports have suggested that Frank’s side have already made a £28m offer to sign the 22-year-old, potentially facing a battle with Aston Villa for the winger’s signature this summer.

However, he’s not the only attacker currently in their sights, leading to key work being done to complete a deal for Real Madrid star Rodrygo, according to one Spanish outlet.

They claim that the Lilywhites have already entered negotiations with the Brazilian’s representatives over a move to North London after he was told he’s free to leave the Spanish giants this window.

Their report also states that the 24-year-old could be available for a fee in the region of £86m, but Frank’s side aren’t alone in their pursuit, with fellow English sides Arsenal and Liverpool also closely monitoring the situation.

Why Spurs’ latest target would be their best attacker since Kane

After selling Kane for £82m a couple of years ago, the hierarchy turned to Dominic Solanke last summer in an attempt to fill the void left by his compatriot.

However, despite costing a club-record £65m, his first season in North London was littered with injuries, only making 25 Premier League starts and netting just nine goals.

He still has time to showcase he was worth the money spent, but the same can’t be said for Richarlison, who could be on the way out of the club this summer.

The Brazilian only managed to score four times in England’s top-flight last campaign, further highlighting the need for added quality in such an area this window.

A move for Rodrygo may prove to be a pricey one, but it’s a deal that could hand Frank the talent he craves to be a success during his first season in the role.

His stats from his most recent season at the Santiago Bernabéu highlight the threat he carries within the final third, arguably being worth every penny of what would be another new record signing.

Rodrygo, who’s been labelled “world-class” by analyst Ben Mattinson, scored 14 times across all competitions last season, having the goalscoring nouse despite his wide position – something the side have desperately lacked in 2024/25.

Rodrygo’s stats for Real Madrid in LaLiga (2024/25)

Statistics (per 90)

Tally

Games played

30

Goals & assists

11

Pass accuracy

86%

Progressive passes

5.1

Progressive carries

5.3

Successful take-ons

2.3

Key passes made

2.3

Shot-on-target accuracy

38%

Passes into final third

3.1

Stats via FBref

However, alongside his superb ability to find the back of the net, he also possesses a creative side that could allow those around him to bolster their own tallies next season.

He registered 5.1 progressive passes per 90, 3.1 of which were into the final third, subsequently able to help Solanke in his quest to raise his figures throughout 2025/26.

The Brazilian’s talent on the ball is further reflected in his tally of 2.3 successful take-ons per 90, subsequently wanting to take on his opponent at any given opportunity.

Should he transfer his skillset over to England with him, it would be a sensational piece of business by the board, further highlighting their ambitions of building on the recent Europa League success.

He would offer an all-round ability in attacking areas, similar to that of Kane, having the chance to make himself a fan favourite just like the Englishman did during his stint in North London.

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Posts ByEthan Lamb Jul 29, 2025

All the pre-season friendlies are now over for Sunderland as the main task of the Premier League comes to the Stadium of Light this coming weekend.

A late trip to Augsburg last time out saw Regis Le Bris’ men clinch a 1-0 win in Germany as new £30m signing Habib Diarra proved to be the difference-maker on the day by powering home the decisive strike, alongside fellow fresh recruit Robin Roefs, showing off his quality in goal by saving a penalty.

Away from this encouraging performance against Bundesliga opposition, Le Bris and Co. have also welcomed in their tenth summer signing of a busy transfer window in the form of ex-West Ham United defender Arthur Masuaku.

He will be chomping at the bit to play on the opening day, as his ex-Hammers side travel to Wearside.

More defensive additions could soon be on the menu, away from just the experienced 31-year-old joining, with a former Newcastle United player even on the Black Cats’ radar.

Sunderland make approach for £17m signing

Sunderland might well be into the double digits now with incoming signings, but they are yet to win themselves a centre-back this summer.

It hasn’t been through lack of trying, however, with the likes of Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi consistently popping up as a target, alongside talk now that Fiorentina youngster Pietro Comuzzo could soon join the building in the heart of defence for a whopping £34.5m.

Of course, they are also close to landing Omar Alderete from Getafe to strengthen here, too.

However, away from all these rumours, it has now surfaced that Sunderland have opened talks to understand the situation surrounding former Magpies defender Lloyd Kelly.

Indeed, as per reports from Italy, the current Juventus centre-back has admirers on Wearside, who would be willing to fork out £17m for the Premier League-proven defender’s services so they can shore up ahead of a potential relegation battle in the top-flight.

There will likely be some apprehension involving the deal due to Kelly’s prior St James’ Park struggles, but Le Bris and Co will hope they can strike gold with the 26-year-old, in much the same way they managed with Daniel Ballard, who was once chucked to one side himself by Arsenal.

How Kelly could be Ballard 2.0 at Sunderland

Sunderland certainly gambled on Ballard when they initially signed him in 2022, considering he had never made a senior appearance for the Gunners and was regularly thrown out on loan.

However, now heading into the Premier League, the Northern Irishman is a solid member of Le Bris’ starting XI, having now notched up 89 appearances for the Black Cats, with six important goals also coming his way as a colossus unafraid to launch himself into duels.

Kelly will hope he can instantly fit in, too, having been put through the wringer somewhat at Newcastle when last plying his trade at the very pinnacle of English football.

In total, the 26-year-old only lined up for 14 appearances on Tyneside before amazingly finding himself on the books of Juventus out in Italy.

Kelly’s last two seasons @ Bournemouth

Stat (* = per 90 mins)

(22/23)

(23/24)

Games played

23

23

Goals scored

0

0

Assists

2

1

Touches*

61.3

47.4

Accurate passes*

36.7 (81%)

26.0 (78%)

Tackles*

1.4

1.0

Clearances*

4.3

2.6

Total duels won*

3.3

2.9

Clean sheets

5

4

Stats by Sofascore

He has since impressed in spurts for the Serie A giants, with five clean sheets collected from just 11 league outings last season, but it will be his promising showings for the Cherries in the hustle and bustle of the Premier League that will have caught Sunderland’s eye even more.

In particular, Kelly’s offerings during the 2022/23 season for Bournemouth will stick out, as the ex-England U21 international managed to show off his class with the ball at his feet with two assists tallied up, on top of also collecting a respectable five clean sheets from his 23 clashes in the demanding division.

Ballard equally impressed in the Championship last season in this regard with one assist coming his way from an average of 33.2 accurate passes per match, with Kelly hopeful he can put a whirlwind few years behind him and cement himself as a Black Cats regular, alongside the former Gunners youngster.

After all, his time at Bournemouth even saw his ex-Cherries manager in Gary O’Neil, hail him as “incredible”, as Kelly hopes his valiant efforts to steer his new employers away from any relegation danger.

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Posts ByCallum Kemp Aug 8, 2025

كشفت تقارير صحفية اقتراب نادي برشلونة  من التعاقد مع أحد لاعبي الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ليفربول الفترة الماضية.

ليفربول كان قد تعاقد مع إيزاك خلال فترة الميركاتو الصيفي الأخير، قادمًا من صفوف نيوكاسل يونايتد مقابل أكثر من 150 مليون يورو وفي عقد مدته 5 سنوات.

وحارب إيزاك كثيرًا من أجل الانتقال إلى ليفربول، وضغط كثيرًا على إدارة نيوكاسل حتى تمكن اللاعب البالغ من العمر 26 عامًا من تحقيق حلمه باللعب للفريق الأحمر.

ويزعم هنريك لارسون، مساعد كومان بين عامي 2020 و2021، أنه هو من اقترح بعد ذلك على الدولي السويدي، لاعب ليفربول الآن، الإنضمام إلى نادي برشلونة.

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ولم يستمر كومان سوى موسم وبعض أشهر من الموسم الثاني، استطاع أن يتوج بلقب وحيد وهو كأس ملك إسبانيا بعد الفوز على أتلتيك بلباو 4/0.

وقال لارسون في تصريحات نقلتها صحيفة “موندو ديبورتيفو” الإسبانية: “تحدثت إلى برشلونة بشأنه عندما كنت هناك، طلبوا مني قائمة بالمهاجمين، فاقترحت ألكسندر إيزاك”.

وأضاف: “روبرت ليفاندوفسكي كان أيضًا ضمن تلك القائمة، وبالنسبة لتوجيه نصيحة له فأنا لا أملك نصيحة محددة لـ إيزاك”.

وأردف: “الأمر ليس بيدي، إنه موهوب منذ أن كان في الخامسة عشرة من عمره، اللعب مع نيوكاسل ليس سهلًا، وقد قدّم أداءً رائعًا، الآن سينتقل إلى ليفربول، وهذه هي الخطوة التالية”.

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No próximo domingo, dia 30 às 16h, Flamengo e Botafogo fazem o primeiro clássico carioca na Série A do Brasileirão. A partida, válida pela terceira rodada, será no Maracanã, às 16h, e os ingressos estarão à venda a partir das 10h desta quarta. As entradas custam entre R$ 80 e R$ 450.

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Neste primeiro dia, a venda será apenas online para a torcida rubro-negra. Na quinta, começam a funcionar os pontos físicos. Veja os locais e mais informações divulgadas pelo clube mais abaixo.

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A torcida do Botafogo ficará no Setor Sul B, com ingressos a R$ 80 (R$ 40 a meia). A abertura de vendas também será nesta quarta-feira, às 10h. Os pontos de troca e venda ainda serão divulgados.

Para retirar os ingressos, tanto para a torcida do Flamengo quanto para os alvinegros, será preciso apresentar voucher impresso, preenchido e assinado; documento original com foto e CPF; e documento que comprove o benefício de meia (se houver). Não é permitida a retirada por terceiros.

Mais informações sobre a venda de ingressos para Flamengo x Botafogo, pelo Brasileirão:

VALORES:

Norte (Flamengo)
– Diamante: R$20,00
– Platina: R$28,00
– Ouro: R$28,00
– Prata: R$32,00
– Bronze e planos antigos: R$40,00
– Público Geral: R$80,00 (meia R$40,00)

Sul (Flamengo)
– Diamante: R$20,00
– Platina: R$28,00
– Ouro: R$28,00
– Prata: R$32,00
– Bronze e planos antigos: R$40,00
– Público Geral: R$80,00 (meia R$40,00)

Leste Superior (Flamengo)
– Diamante: R$25,00
– Platina: R$35,00
– Ouro: R$35,00
– Prata: R$40,00
– Bronze e planos antigos: R$50,00
– Público Geral: R$100,00 (meia R$50,00)

Leste Inferior (Flamengo)
– Diamante: R$30,00
– Platina: R$42,00
– Ouro: R$42,00
– Prata: R$48,00
– Bronze e planos antigos: R$60,00
– Público Geral: R$120,00 (meia R$60,00)

Oeste inferior (Flamengo)
– Diamante: R$30,00
– Platina: R$42,00
– Ouro: R$42,00
– Prata: R$48,00
– Bronze e planos antigos: R$60,00
– Público Geral: R$120,00 (meia R$60,00)

Maracanã Mais (Flamengo)
– Diamante: R$168,75
– Platina: R$206,25
– Ouro: R$206,25
– Prata: R$225,00
– Bronze e planos antigos: R$262,50
– Público Geral: R$450,00 (meia R$262,50)

Sul B (Botafogo)
– Visitante: R$80,00 (meia R$40,00)

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PONTOS DE VENDA:

Os pontos de venda e retirada de ingressos para as torcidas de Flamengo e Botafogo ainda serão informados pelos clubes.

Legspinner Parsons took 3 for 10 for Heat, who will be concerned about Rodrigues’ availability for the final due to wrist injury

Tristan Lavalette29-Nov-2024

Brisbane Heat produced a dominant performance to storm into the WBBL final, after Jemimah Rodrigues made Sydney Thunder pay for clumsy fielding at Allan Border Field in Brisbane.But there will be concern over Rodrigues’ availability for Sunday’s final at the MCG between Heat and Melbourne Renegades. She had to retire hurt after the tenth over of the chase, having aggravated a left wrist injury sustained earlier in the game while attempting to save a boundary during Thunder’s innings. While batting, Rodrigues grew in discomfort at the crease, especially after slamming down on a yorker from seamer Taneale Peschel.After being dropped three times, Rodrigues left the field having made 43 from 30 balls, before Georgia Redmayne took over with an unbeaten half-century as Heat mowed down the 134-run target with 28 balls to spare.After electing to bowl, Heat dominated most of the Challenger final, and were right on top to leave Thunder reeling at 69 for 7 after opting to bowl. Peschel and Hannah Darlington produced a WBBL record eighth-wicket partnership of 64 runs from 36 balls in the lone bright spot for Thunder.Redmayne, Rodrigues bury ThunderHaving let slip their stranglehold late in Thunder’s innings, Heat were dealt an early blow after opener Grace Harris was stumped in the second over after having charged at left-arm spinner Samantha Bates.Rodrigues made the most of a charmed life after being dropped on 0, 25 and 30. Her inventiveness came to the fore, and she combined well in a 75-run second-wicket partnership with Redmayne, who was imperious on the back foot.But Rodrigues was increasingly in discomfort, before pulling the pin on her innings. Her fitness will be a major talking point ahead of the WBBL final, and also for India’s upcoming ODI series against Australia.Grace Parsons bagged 3 for 10•Getty Images

Thunder rue missed chancesHaving finished their innings with the momentum, Thunder’s hopes nosedived with dropped catches. Rodrigues was first dropped on 0 by Anilka Learoyd at backward point off Shabnim Ismail, who, later on, herself spilt a chance at mid-off.Rodrigues’ luck continued when wicketkeeper Tahlia Wilson’s outstretched glove couldn’t stick a tough chance. With that, Thunder’s hopes sank as their season came to a bitter end.Jonassen in the thick of the actionRain had fallen in the lead up to the match, and Heat captain Jess Jonassen decided to bowl amid overcast skies. It proved to be the right move, with spin on offer for Charli Knott from the get go. Extra bounce troubled the Thunder batters too.Knott tied down opener Chamari Athapathth as the pressure intensified on in-form Georgia Voll, who has been called up to the Australia ODI team for the first time. She was out to continue her breakout season, and had extra motivation against Heat, her former team.Voll looked dangerous, and scored 20 of the total 25 runs in the powerplay. But on the first ball of the fifth over, she chopped on to a wide delivery from seamer Nicola Hancock.Jonassen had held herself back from the attack until the eighth over, and she timed her entrance perfectly with a first-ball wicket to knock Athapaththu over. Jonassen remained in the thick of the action as she pulled off a terrific catch with her outstreched arms at mid-off to dismiss opposite number Phoebe Litchfield, who, after the drinks break, tried to put the foot down.Legspinner Grace Parsons dominated mid-innings, and Thunder’s collapse was complete when Jonassen dismissed Sammy-Jo Johnson in the 14th over.Jonassen, however, did struggle at the death amid an onslaught, as her figures took a hit. But she has led from the front during Heat’s purple patch in the backend of the season in a welcome tonic for her after the disappointment of not making Australia’s squad for the recent T20 World Cup.Taneale Peschel and Hannah Darlington added an unbeaten 64 to take Thunder to 133•Getty Images

Darlington, Peschel combine for record standThunder’s batting throughout the season has relied on Voll and Litchfield firing in the top order. But they couldn’t make significant contributions in the Challenger against Heat, and Thunder’s middle order completely fell apart, as a succession of batters failed to execute aggressive strokes.They appeared set to be humiliated for a total under 100, but Thunder took the power surge in the 16th over, and Peschel effectively threw the bat. She was soon overtaken by Darlington, who targeted the region down the ground in devastating fashion, as they combined to lift Thunder to an unlikely total. But it ultimately proved not nearly enough.