Rangers manager Michael Beale does not rate striker Antonio Colak, transfer insider Dean Jones has revealed.

What's the latest on Colak and Rangers?

The Croatian forward has been linked with a move away from Ibrox this summer, despite scoring 17 times in 38 appearances across all competitions this season.

The 29-year-old has two years to run on his deal, with an option for a third year, but it seems that he could be set to depart, despite the imminent exit of striker Alfredo Morelos.

Speaking to Football Fancast, Jones claimed that the forward is not rated by Beale, who may choose to bring his own option in as he makes his mark on the squad.

"I have to say that I'm not convinced that Beale does actually rate him despite what he might say, because I think he would have played him more," he stated.

"I can totally see the view of fans who think it'd be worth keeping around if there are genuinely no issues between the player and the manager, but only time will tell if that will turn out to be true."

Should Rangers keep Colak?

The centre-forward started in 27 of his 38 appearances this season, but played the full 90 minutes in just six league games.

Scoring at a rate of 129 minutes per goal, he could prove to be a useful squad option, particularly given that there are set to be a lot of changes in attacking areas.

Ryan Kent is also leaving the club on a free transfer alongside Morelos, and losing two attackers with a combined 157 goals for Rangers in one window could prove difficult to replace.

It remains unclear where Colak could go if he is to leave this summer, and whilst nothing is definite, if Beale has any doubts about a player, it seems he will aim to move them on this summer.

But, it appears as if Beale has plans for him as he said:

“His goalscoring record gives me optimism, if he has a good pre-season and comes out of it, then I will get the Antonio Colak we had in August in September.

“Does he have a future? Yeah. He will have to take on the challenge like everyone else. I want to drive competition in the squad and he won’t shy away from it and he backs himself.

This is set to be a major transfer window for Rangers, with a huge revamp of the squad expected following a disappointing season, as Beale aims to compete for the Scottish Premiership title next season.

Rangers failed to make an impact in the title race this season, whilst also crashing out of the domestic cups and suffering humiliation in the Champions League. Given that this could be a busy transfer window, keeping at least one forward with a reliable goal record in the squad could be useful in what could be a transitional season for the club.

Wolves could have to pay approximately £30m to sign Fiorentina right-back Dodo in the summer transfer window, according to a new update.

Had Dodo had a good season?

Wanderers have an important summer ahead of them, as they look to improve upon what has been a fairly underwhelming Premier League campaign. Granted, Julen Lopetegui has come in and steadied the ship, but it is vital that they both keep hold of the manager and bring in some top-quality signings at the end of the campaign.

One player who is reportedly a target for Wolves is Dodo, with a rumour earlier this week suggesting that they are considering making a move for him. The 24-year-old has been a regular for Fiorentina this season, appearing 28 times in Serie A and making five appearances in the Coppa Italia, but a new challenge could appeal to him in the summer.

The Brazilian's current deal doesn't expire until 2027, however, so it may be that Wolves and other potential suitors are unable to sign him on the cheap. In fact, news of his valuation has now emerged, giving Wanderers an idea of the fee needed to prise him away.

How much could Dodo cost Wolves?

According to TuttoMercatoWeb [via Sport Witness], Dodo is "one of the best" full-backs in Serie A currently and would cost Wolves between €30-35m (£26-30m) this summer. While they aren't specifically mentioned in this new report, they are least aware of his price tag now.

The Fiorentina man could be a really astute signing by Wanderers before the start of next season, coming in and adding both quality and squad depth. He could provide competition for Nelson Semedo at right-back, assuming the Portuguese stays put, and at 24, he would be coming in as a younger alternative to him.

Dodo registered 17 assists in 97 appearances for Shakhtar Donetsk during his time there, highlighting his attacking ability from full-back, wile he also a total of 18 caps across three different age groups for Brazil (five for the Under-23s, 11 for the Under-20s and two for the Under-17s).

The price tag mentioned doesn't exactly feel extortionate for someone who is a regular for a Serie A team, so Wolves could be wise to make a move for him, even though Newcastle United's interest could scupper the situation, given their promise of Champions League football next season, making this one to watch.

Chelsea see Napoli striker Victor Osimhen as their "main" target in the summer transfer window, according to an update from journalist Rudy Galetti.

How many goals has Osimhen scored?

The 24-year-old has arguably been one of the standout players in Europe this season, producing some scintillating performances for Napoli. He has been one of the key reasons for his side's Serie A title success – their first since 1990 – ensuring that he will forever have legendary status in Naples.

Osimhen has scored 23 goals in just 27 league starts, but he also shone in the Champions League when Napoli were still in the competition, netting five times in six appearances. His displays have made him a wanted man, with a move to the Premier League not out of the question this summer.

It appears as though Chelsea and Manchester United are the two clubs showing the most interest from England, with the Blues desperately in need of signing an elite centre forward before the start of next season.

Do Chelsea still want to sign Osimhen?

Taking to Twitter, Galetti, singled out Osimhen as Chelsea's No.1 target, but did also throw another couple of names into the hat:

"Chelsea are looking for a new striker this summer: Victor Osimhen is the main target. Understand that CFC – to convince Napoli – could offer more than €100M (£87m) for the player. The Blues have Dusan #Vlahovic and Randal #KoloMuani in their list as well."

Osimhen should be viewed as the dream signing for Chelsea this summer, having the potential to come in and have a Didier Drogba-esque impact at Stamford Bridge. He possesses similar attributes to the legendary former Blues striker, whether it be his brute strength or relentless goalscoring ability.

While the Blues may be able to handle the financial side of a move for the £93,000-a-week star, their lack of European football next season has the potential to work against them hugely. Osimhen will surely want to be playing in the Champions League, so Mauricio Pochettino may have to sell Chelsea to him perfectly, should they wish to snap him up.

The 15-goal Nigeria international is a massive talent who the Blues should go all in for, though – Gianfranco Zola has described him as a "devastating" player – and someone who could be a game-changer of signing, transforming the attack and helping get the best out of the likes of Kai Havertz and Raheem Sterling.

Dutch football expert and journalist Marcel van der Kraan has told Tottenham Hotspur they're targeting an "absolutely phenomenal" manager in Arne Slot.

Who could be the next Spurs manager?

There are currently a succession of candidates still in the frame to become Spurs' next manager, coming two months after former boss Antonio Conte departed north London.

Spurs must get preparations underway for the summer window but hiring a new head coach takes centre stage for now, and any prospective new manager will want time to identify transfer targets.

The Lilywhites are ever so slowly winding down their list of possible candidates, but there are still many names in the frame, with Ruben Amorim, Marco Silva, Michael Carrick, Brendan Rodgers, Graham Potter, Luis Enrique and Slot all linked in the past week (90min).

Perhaps chief among them is Slot, and while Sky Sports say he is not the clear favourite yet, there are other reports claiming he's entered pole position.

One thing seems crystal clear – the 44-year-old is a firm target for Levy and co as they step up plans to appoint Conte's replacement.

Amid these reports, and as Tottenham eye a move for Slot, reporter Van der Kraan has told Sky Sports that they're targeting an "absolutely phenomenal" option – and Feyenoord fans "cannot believe" what he's done.

He explained:

"We all know Cruyff had only a couple of people who follow him. One of them is Pep Guardiola, I would say this is a Pep Guardiola-style manager."Everything I’ve seen of him over the last two years, every week, week in week out. He’s been absolutely phenomenal. The players like him, his style of football is great he’s super attacking.“The fans at Feyenoord cannot believe what they’ve seen over the last two years in the amount of entertainment in all the matches. And it’s brought, you a lot of goodness as well with a final and a trophy with the league.In the past, we all know that many Dutch coaches like to attack and we like entertaining football but it’s been too naive. This coach is not naive, he’s great.”

Who is Arne Slot?

The Feyenoord coach is fresh off the back of winning his first ever Eredivsie title after just missing out on a Europa Conference League crown last season.

Slot's stock is growing rapidly, leading to Tottenham's serious interest, and he could fit into the mould of an attack-minded, young and exciting project manager.

That is the type of manager Spurs are reliably believed to be pursuing and it will be interesting to see if they can prise him away from Feyenoord, who are desperate to keep him.

Chelsea are still hoping to make Mason Mount have a "last-ditch" change of heart over his future, according to a key claim from journalist Ben Jacobs.

Is Mount leaving Chelsea this summer?

The future of the 24-year-old has been a major talking point of late, with it looking increasingly likely that he will move on to pastures new this summer.

Mount has had a frustrating season by his high standards, with a mixture of injuries and form seeing him struggle for regular starts as the campaign has gone on. With his current Chelsea contract expiring at the end of next season, it is a case of either tying him down to an extension this summer and letting him leave before he exits for free in 2024.

The £80,000-a-week midfielder has been linked with a move to a number of the Blues' rivals, from Liverpool and Manchester United, with a new challenge potentially appealing to him.

Could Chelsea persuade Mount to stay?

Speaking to Give Me Sport, Jacobs said that Chelsea are still doing all they can to keep Mount at Stamford Bridge moving forward:

"The situation is still open until Chelsea at least try something last-ditch. But, even if Mount is leaning towards Manchester United, they've still got to strike a deal with Chelsea, and that's the other component to all of this that I think is worth touching upon.

"Chelsea, even though Mount's contract is running down, would be looking for something in the region of £70million or £75million. That's my understanding. I know that some people will say it's even higher than that, but that's the ballpark figure that I think Chelsea would want."

In truth, it does look as though Mount will stay put at Chelsea, as things stand, but he does still have a strong affiliation with the club from a young age, which may not make it easy for him to leave. If Mauricio Pochettino can do his best to sell his ideas to the midfielder, promising him a role as a key man, there could be a late change of heart, but that could be wishful thinking now.

If Mount does opt to move on, it is essential that Chelsea get as much as possible for him, ensuring that those funds can go towards signing a tailor-made replacement – someone who can thrive across several positions and provide similar levels of energy and quality, having been hailed as "fantastic" by Graham Potter.

تمكن فريق النصر السعودي من تحقيق الفوز على نظيره الفتح بهدفين مقابل هدف، خلال المباراة التي جمعت بينهما اليوم ضمن منافسات بطولة دوري روشن.

والتقى النصر مع الفتح، على أرضية استاد الأول بارك، في إطار مواجهات الأسبوع الـ20 من عمر مباريات الدوري السعودي.

وأحرز رونالدو هدف النصر الأول في الدقيقة 17 من عمر الشوط الأول للمباراة، بعد تمريرة عرضية استقبلها بتسديدة سكنت الشباك.

وأدرك فريق الفتح التعادل في الدقيقة 29، عن طريق اللاعب سالم النجدي الذي أطلق تصويبة صاروخية من خارج منطقة الجزاء سكنت المرمى.

طالع أيضاً.. ترتيب هدافي الدوري السعودي بعد هدف رونالدو في مباراة النصر والفتح

وتقدم النصر بالهدف الثاني في الدقيقة 72، عن طريق أوتافيو بعدما استلم عرضية رائعة من غنام محمد ليضعها داخل شباك الفتح. 

بهذا الفوز، يحتل النصر وصافة جدول ترتيب الدوري السعودي برصيد 49 نقطة، بينما يتواجد فريق الفتح في المركز السابع ولديه 29 نقطة. أهداف مباراة النصر والفتح في الدوري السعودي

Burnley are going to need some attacking reinforcements if they are going to translate their success in the Championship into strong performances in the Premier League.

Vincent Kompany's side look like a strong outfit following their title win but have already lost key attacking outlets, Ashley Barnes and Nathan Tella, with it unclear at this stage if the Clarets' top scorer will return to Turf Moor after his superb loan spell from Southampton.

However, if a deal cannot be agreed with the Saints, who may well be keen to keep Tella given their own relegation to the Championship, then Kompany could find a new version of the 23-year-old in Liverpool's attacking talent, Fabio Carvalho.

Could Burnley sign Carvalho?

According to Football Insider, Burnley are open to both a loan or permanent move for the Portuguese youngster this summer after a frustrating debut season at Anfield, which has seen him muster just 340 minutes of action in the Premier League.

He did register three goals in 22 total appearances for Jurgen Klopp's side but given the array of attacking talent available at Anfield, it was perhaps always going to be difficult for him to earn a regular starting spot.

However, he has already shown his class in the Championship with Fulham, notching ten goals and eight assists as they won the title under Marco Silva in 2021/22, which suggests that he needs regular football in order to achieve his potential.

Klopp has already hinted that the Portugal U21 international, who earns £40k-per-week, could depart on loan this summer, saying:

“I think there is a possibility Fabio could go on loan, but we will see. This was not the best year of his career, his young career,” he said.

“No player has impressed me more than Fabio, that’s the truth. This very talented boy came here with big dreams and big expectations and it didn’t work out. His work ethic will give him a fantastic career."

Could Carvalho be Burnley's next Tella?

Carvalho has already proven himself to be a top Championship player and while he didn't get as much game time as he would have liked at Anfield, a year learning from Klopp will only have helped him grow as a player.

While Burnley would prefer not to be dependent on loan players, the success of Tella shows that Kompany can benefit greatly from the loan market, and Carvalho's goalscoring knack could help to keep the Clarets in the Premier League next season.

Liverpool journalist Paul Machin waxed lyrical about the young attacking midfielder in a recent interview with Football FanCast.

He said: "He's small, he's technical, he's actually quite quick. I think he's a tremendous little player. He's got a great eye for goal, he's got an uncanny knack to arrive in the right place at the right time, in terms of scoring goals."

A nimble forward with goals and assists in his locker, the similarities to Tella are clear, with the Saints loanee also emphasising his ability in front of goal with 17 in the second tier last season.

Therefore, if Burnley can help Carvalho to rediscover his best form at Turf Moor, then Kompany could have another gem on his hands.

Liverpool have 'high confidence' that they can conclude a deal to bring in Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Alexis Mac Allister in the forthcoming transfer window, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.

What's the latest transfer news involving Alexis Mac Allister?

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has recently dropped an update on the state of play surrounding Mac Allister's future, stating on Twitter: "Alexis Mac Allister, expected to bid his farewell to Brighton fans after final game after his fantastic experience at the club since 2020. He’s prepared to leave the club in June with Liverpool frontrunners — close to complete the deal, waiting on final details."

Football Insider claim that Brighton's impending capture of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud has increased the likelihood of the Argentina international moving to Anfield in the off-season.

The report states that the Seagulls are 'resigned' to losing their prize asset to Liverpool and plan to use the funds recouped from his sale to bolster their engine room.

One outlet in Argentina has signalled that a deal to take Mac Allister to Merseyside has already been ratified and will cost the Reds £61 million.

Mac Allister earns £50,000 on his current contract at Brighton, which runs until 2025 on the South Coast, according to Capology.

Speaking to Football FanCast, journalist Jacobs has revealed that there is a 'form of exit clause' in Mac Allister's present terms at Brighton, though they still have some details to thrash out to make the transfer official.

Jacobs told FFC: "Mac Allister also does have a clause in his current deal, which was signed just before the World Cup. It can be referred to as a form of exit clause, but it isn't a traditional release clause and it helps facilitate a move and allows Liverpool to do a lot of legwork on the player side, but they will still have to agree a fee with Brighton. This is one that Liverpool have got high confidence in, they have done for quite some time, but Brighton always do things on their terms and usually at their valuation as well. That club-to-club aspect would still need to be completed, but this is one that Liverpool feel has a high likelihood of coming off."

Would Alexis Mac Allister be a good signing for Liverpool?

Mac Allister, who was hailed as Brighton's "golden boy", has been a joy to watch in the Premier League this campaign and would enrich Liverpool's midfield if he is to complete a switch to Anfield this summer.

In 2022/23, the 24-year-old has made 39 appearances in all competitions for Brighton, registering 12 goals and three assists, as per Transfermarkt.

The playmaker has also illustrated his inventiveness on the field for the Seagulls this term, racking up 1.4 key passes per match in the English top flight, according to WhoScored.

FBRef shows that the Argentine has been a prevalent chance provider this campaign, successfully performing 105 shot-creating actions in total.

With Liverpool seemingly in the market for midfield reinforcements in the upcoming window, Mac Allister would be a very intelligent signing by Jurgen Klopp as he looks ahead to 2023/24.

A round-up of the Sunfoil Series matches played from October 5-8, 2016

Firdose Moonda07-Oct-2016It took Dolphins just 11.5 overs on the fourth morning to take the remaining three Warriors wickets and seal victory by an innings and 70 runs in East London. Fittingly, it was left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj who took the winning wicket to rack up career-best match figures of 13 for 157.The win was set up by a solid batting performance from the Dolphins on the first two days. After losing Imraan Khan on the first ball of the match, Dolphins rebounded strongly courtesy good returns from the rest of the top five. While No. 3 Daryn Smit top-scored with 121, he was well supported by Sarel Erwee (59), Vaughn van Jaarsveld (90) and Khaya Zondo (81). But, coming in at No. 9, it was Maharaj who made the difference between a decent first-innings total and a very good one. He struck 72 off 71, sharing a 108-run eighth-wicket partnership with Zondo, to help Dolphins up to a final score of 478.Then came the bowling heroics. In the first innings, Maharaj took 7 for 89 to spark a collapse from 132 for 1 to 230 all out. Edward Moore (62) and Colin Ackermann (68) scored fifties for the Warriors, but the next highest score was 29 by No. 9 Andrew Birch. Dolphins imposed the follow-on and there was no let-up in Warriors’ second innings. Maharaj collected 6 for 68 as the Warriors crumbled to 178 all out, handing the visitors an emphatic victory to start their season.Test opener Stephen Cook struck an unbeaten 97 in Lions’ successful chase of 160•Getty ImagesLions wrapped up a 10-wicket win against Cobras early on the third day in Johannesburg. Chasing a modest 160, Lions romped to victory, with Test opener Stephen Cook top-scoring with an unbeaten 97.On a spicy surface, Cobras, having been embroiled in off-field issues over the future of their coach Paul Adams, chose to bat and were quickly skittled for 102. None of their batsmen made more then 29 runs while wickets were shared between Lions’ four seamers. Debutant Wiaan Mulder, who will begin his final school examinations shortly, enjoyed the best returns with 3 for 10.Cobras then hit back by reducing Lions to 99 for 8. Dane Paterson and Vernon Philander made the early inroads but it was another youngster, former Under-19 World Cup squad member Jason Smith, who claimed the biggest haul – 4 for 24. Temba Bavuma, who made an unbeaten 76, with support from Nono Pongolo, ensured the Lions gained a 52-run first-innings advantage.Cobras were in danger of another embarrassment when they tumbled to 17 for 4 and then 113 for 7, at the hands of Hardus Viljoen and Mulder. Smith showed his value with 95 while Dane Piedt provided some tail wagging and made 41, batting at No.9. Viljoen finished with 6 for 75 as Cobras managed to eke over 200 in their second dig.It was late on day two that Lions’ chase began and they looked to end the match quickly. They faced 18 overs and racked up 117 runs but bad light dragged the match into a third day. None of the Cobras bowlers enjoyed any success as Cook and Rasssie van der Dussen reached the target to give Lions maximum points: 15.08.Marchant De Lange claimed career-best figures of 7 for 23 in Knights’ four-wicket win•Getty ImagesDown the road at SuperSport Park, Mark Boucher’s coaching career did not get off to the start he would have wanted. Titans suffered a four-wicket defeat at the hands of Nicky Boje’s Knights, whose squad had been bolstered by a host of former Titans players.Marchant de Lange’s career-best 7 for 23 gave Knights just 171 to chase. Theunis de Bruyn then stayed unbeaten on 90 and took them to the target.De Lange did not do the early damage, though. That was down to Duanne Olivier and Mbulelo Budaza, who reduced Titans to 97 for 4 on the first morning. Among the early wickets was Dean Elgar, who was making a comeback after an ankle injury. He scored 33 off 71 balls, including five fours. Heinrich Klaasen and David Wiese shared a sixth-wicket stand of 142 to take Titans to a competitive 287, which was made to look even better when they bowled Knights out for 174.This meant Titans gained a first-innings lead of 113 runs, but then they slumped. In 14.2 overs on the second afternoon, de Lange and Olivier ran through them. Titans were bowled out for 57 with just three of their batsmen getting into double-figures. Knights closed the day on 41 for 1, with victory in sight.The third morning brought a thriller as Rowan Richards and Malusi Siboto kept the Knights in check. At 92 for 5, they still needed 79 runs and with a long tail, that was a tough ask. De Bruyn, though, held firm, and found support from Shadley van Schalkwyk, to steer his team home.

Former England Test batsman Graeme Hick has been appointed as Australia’s batting coach for the next four seasons

Brydon Coverdale15-Sep-20162:07

Conditions in India need a little bit more patience – Hick

Former England Test batsman Graeme Hick has been appointed as Australia’s batting coach for the next four seasons. Hick joins head coach Darren Lehmann, fielding coach Greg Blewett and new bowling coach David Saker in the Australia set-up, and will begin his contract at the start of the home Test series against South Africa in November.However, his first significant challenge will be to help Australia’s batsmen improve their output on the subcontinent, with a four-Test tour of India in February-March. Australia have lost their past nine Tests in Asia and were recently humiliated 3-0 by Sri Lanka in a series that was notable for Australia’s consistent batting failures against spin.When he was appointed Cricket Australia’s high performance coach based at the Centre of Excellence in 2013, Hick stressed the need for patience from Australia’s young batsmen, instead of expecting that they could score at limited-overs speed in first-class cricket. He believes a similar mental approach will be necessary for Australia’s batsmen to succeed in India.”At times maybe the Australian way is to really dominate,” Hick told reporters in Brisbane on Thursday. “In Test cricket the daily run-rate has increased a lot. Maybe India is a place where you need a little bit more patience. The teams that have been successful there recently have been guys who have got big runs up front.”If one of our top order get in, batting a couple of sessions maybe is not enough. You’ve got to look to post a big first-innings score and take that responsibility if you get in. That may require a little bit more patience than maybe some of the players would normally play at.”Hick would appear well qualified to discuss patience, as a man who scored 41,112 first-class runs, 15th on the all-time tally, and as one of only eight men in history to have scored a quadruple-century in first-class cricket. Hick also played 65 Tests for England from 1991 to 2001, and his lengthy contract appears partially designed to ensure he will be around for the 2019 Ashes in England.”I played there for 25 years, I think there was maybe a bit of that in the planning and the appointment,” Hick said. “If I feel like I can add to that and contribute to us doing well … there’s plenty to happen before that, but I’m sure there was a bit of that foresight to my appointment.”The swinging ball has been almost as much of a challenge for Australia’s batsmen as the turning ball in recent years, from 88 all-out against Pakistan at Headingley in 2010, to 47 all-out against South Africa in Cape Town, to last year’s Ashes humiliation of 60 all-out at Trent Bridge, where Stuart Broad proved to be almost unplayable in collecting 8 for 15.”At the end of the day, the players are out there themselves,” Hick said. “All the players will be able to reflect on that [Trent Bridge] experience and think they could have played it differently. That goes back to the mental side of it and the mental approach. I played in a game for England where we were bowled out for 46 in the Caribbean. It was just one of those occasions where before you can get prepared and everything, the innings is over.”People didn’t necessarily have time there to sit and plan and take stock of what was happening, it all happened so quickly. That’s all part of the challenge. Without doubt, you go to India and you’re going to get their subcontinent wickets, you go to England now, certainly Trent Bridge and Headingley will be seaming and swinging around, Edgbaston maybe as well. That’s the challenge.”Hick takes on the role as batting coach after it was vacated by Michael di Venuto in February, when he was named as Surrey’s new head coach. Blewett had filled in as batting coach since di Venuto’s departure but will now return to his original position as fielding coach.”Graeme worked with us during the recent ODI tour in the West Indies and we were really impressed with what he brought to the group,” Lehmann said. “He is a very experienced player in all conditions and will bring a wealth of knowledge with him. With an ICC Champions Trophy, an Ashes Series and an ICC World Cup all to be played in England in the near future, his knowledge of those conditions will also be invaluable.”