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Arsenal are reportedly set to rekindle their interest in Aston Villa playmaker, Emi Buendia, with the Gunners having previously missed out on the Argentine two years ago prior to his move to the Midlands.

Who could Arsenal sign this summer?

Having already wrapped up deals for Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice, the latest indication is that the north London outfit are also hoping to prise David Raya from Brentford, having been in talks regarding a move for the wantaway Spaniard.

The title hopefuls could be plotting a raid on another fellow Premier League side in order to snap up Buendia from Villa Park, with Football Transfers reporting that Mikel Arteta and co could reignite their interest in the 26-year-old in order to provide further depth in that attacking ranks.

Read the latest Arsenal transfer news HERE…

The report suggests that the former Norwich City man is still 'admired' by those at the Emirates, with Arsenal said to have been keen on signing the £75k-per-week sensation back in the summer of 2021.

How good is Emi Buendia?

While the report outlines that the diminutive playmaker could represent a backup option to Bukayo Saka on the right flank, the 5 foot 8 ace also has the ability to play on the opposite side or in an advanced midfield berth, ensuring he could be a hugely versatile asset for Arteta.

Lauded as a "little warrior" by former Villans boss, Steven Gerrard, the one-time Getafe man has scored nine goals and registered nine assists in 78 games for his current side, while previously registering 66 goal involvements in 121 appearances in all competitions during his time at Carrow Road.

Evidently a player who can unlock the door in the final third – as he ranks in the top 18% among his European peers for progressive passes per 90 – Buendia could well be yet another creative weapon for Arteta to utilise, with the Spaniard already having the likes of Martin Odegaard, Leandro Trossard, Fabio Vieira and Kai Havertz at his disposal.

To throw another playmaker into the mix could spell bad news for one Gunners gem, however, with academy graduate Emile Smith Rowe likely to see his chances of game time limited by the presence of Buendia.

The England international endured what was an injury-ravaged 2022/23 campaign, having previously caught the eye after scoring ten times in 33 league outings in the previous season, after typically operating on the flanks or in a number ten berth.

The 23-year-old will likely be hoping to try and replicate such form and get over last season's injury woes by enjoying a regular run in the side, although to be faced with such intense competition for places could ensure that goal proves unrealistic.

It may be that Buendia would edge Smith Rowe if they were competing for the same starting berth, with the Villa man notably showcasing his creative flair after creating eight big chances and averaging 1.1 key passes per game in the league last season, far more than his Arsenal counterpart achieved during the 2021/22 campaign (three big chances and 0.9 key passes).

A further benefit plus with regard to the Argentine is his willing work ethic as he ranks in the top 13% among his European peers for tackles made per 90, having also averaged 1.8 tackles and interceptions per game last season – again superior to what Smith Rowe achieved in 2021/22 (0.9 tackles and interceptions per game).

That quality both in and out of possession is likely to endear Buendia to Arteta, hence why he could nudge in front of Smith Rowe in the attacking pecking order at the Emirates, if a deal is to be done over the coming weeks.

ScorecardColin Ingram achieved Glamorgan’s fastest T20 hundred•Getty Images

A record-breaking century by Colin Ingram at Arundel on Sunday propelled Glamorgan to their first victory in this season’s NatWest T20 Blast.Glamorgan, who were beaten by Hampshire in their opening fixture on Friday, beat Sussex by 18 runs, despite the almost equally violent Luke Wright equalling Ingram’s score of 101.Ingram’s century was the fastest in the county’s history in this competition. He reached his hundred from just 46 balls, and there were eight fours and seven sixes. He and Jacques Rudolph put on 130 from only 71 balls, a third wicket record for Glamorgan and their third highest for any wicket.”I’m not too fazed by records,” he said. “But it was nice to get a win under our belts in this competition. It was a beautiful day, a good crowd, a good wicket and I just went out there and enjoyed the conditions. “Glamorgan had made a slow start to their innings, with just eight runs coming from the first four overs, by which time they had already lost two wickets..Danny Briggs had Aneurin Donald lbw, sweeping, in the third over and in the next David Lloyd played on to Jofra Archer as he swung to leg.The first four did not arrive until the fifth over, when Ingram got Chris Jordan away to the fine leg boundary. And it was only in the seventh over, bowled by Nash, which went for 14, that the innings really got going.Sussex had varied their attack cleverly, with six different bowlers involved in the first nine overs. But once Ingram and Rudolph got into their galloping stride there was little any of them could do. The 11th over, from Briggs, went for 18 as Ingram raced to his fifty from 25 balls.Sussex almost dismissed Rudolph in spectacular fashion when David Wiese, on the leg-side boundary parried the ball but it fell just short of he supporting fielder Wright.Rudolph fell to a skier off Chris Jordan for 49 but Sussex could find no way to stop Ingram, now joined by Chris Cooke, as the pair put on an unbroken stand of 61 in 4.3 overs. When the 18th over, bowled by Archer, went for 19, Glamorgan looked likely to top 200. They fell just two runs short.The Sussex innings, just like Glamorgan’s got off to a stuttering start. Nash had his off-stump knocked back by Michael Hogan for a run-a-ball 12 and then Stiaan van Zyl was lbw to the same bowler, first ball.Sussex suffered an even heavier blow when captain Ross Taylor, who looked in good touch with a six and a four in his brief came, top-edged Marchant der Lange to fine leg for 17, heaping even more pressure on Wright. When Ben Brown skied Colin Ingram to deep mid-wicket for 14 Sussex 97 for 4 in the 12th over.Sussex needed a daunting 70 from the final five. When Hogan went for 16, with Wright thumping successive deliveries for six and four, it looked on. But Sussex’s chances disappeared when Wright fell for a 53-ball 101, with five fours and seven sixes.

Chelsea's pursuit of Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo this summer appears to be "moving", according to a key update from journalist Fabrizio Romano.

How much does Moises Caicedo earn per week?

The Blues know how important a productive summer is in the transfer market, following arguably their most disappointing season in Premier League history in 2022/23.

Chelsea ended up finishing 12th, which felt impossible last August, with Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter and Frank Lampard all in charge at different points in the campaign, and none of them impressing enough to justify keeping their respective jobs.

The player who has been most strongly linked with coming in and joining the Blues this summer is the £15,000-a-week-earning Caicedo, who has been a wanted man after a stellar season for Brighton, in which he shone for an eye-catching Seagulls side also featuring the likes of Alexis Mac Allister and Pascal Gross in midfield.

With N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovavic no longer at Stamford Bridge – Jorginho also departed for Arsenal back in January – the need for additions in the middle of the parks is paramount. It seems clear that Chelsea are continuing to push hard to sign Caicedo, but Brighton are proving stubborn, demanding huge money, especially having already lost Mac Allister to Liverpool for a fairly cheap amount by modern standards.

Are Chelsea progressing with Moises Caicedo move?

Taking to Twitter, Romano gave an important update regarding Caicedo's potential move to Chelsea, saying negotiations continue to take place and that the saga is "moving":

"Understand Moisés Caicedo deal is now ‘moving’ between Chelsea and Brighton. The two clubs are discussing amount of fixed fee, £70m not enough. Deal will 100% also include add-ons. Negotiations continue to find a solution as soon as possible."

This has to be considered a positive update over Caicedo's future, with Chelsea slowly but surely trying to grind Brighton down and test their resolve. They clearly know how important the Ecuadorian is for them, hence the fact they are holding out for every possible penny, but there could come a point when they realise that they have to accept an offer and use the funds wisely to rebuild their squad.

The player himself surely wants to join the Blues now, even though they can't offer him Champions League, Europa League or even UEFA Europa Conference League football in 2023/24, with Mauricio Pochettino coming in and looking to bring back the good times to Stamford Bridge.Caicedo would be the perfect midfield signing for Chelsea at a time when they need legs, technical ability and long-term potential, with the 21-year-old possessing the ability to cover ground at will, bite into tackles – he averaged 2.7 per game in the Premier League last season – and also show calmness in possession, having completed 88.8% of his passes in 2022/23.Former Blues and Brighton manager Potter has heaped praise on him in the past, calling him a "fantastic" player, and he is someone who could grow into the next great midfielder on show for the Blues, enjoying a strong understanding with fellow impressive youngster Enzo Fernandez in the middle of the park.

Everton are interested in signing Manchester United goalkeeper Tom Heaton during the summer transfer window, according to a new report.

Could Heaton be available this summer?

The 37-year-old has enjoyed an impressive career, performing at the top level for many years and representing the likes of Cardiff City, Burnley and Aston Villa along the way.

Heaton started his career at United, however, and is now back there during the autumn of his career, having arrived as a backup option in 2021, and he has made three appearances for the Red Devils in his second spell at Old Trafford.

While the £41,923-a-week and three-cap England international did recently sign a new deal with United that will keep him at the club for one more year, that doesn't mean that there isn't still speculation surrounding his future.

With Everton looking to bolster their squad after another tricky and disappointing season in the Premier League, it looks as though Heaton could be an option.

Are Everton eyeing move for Heaton?

According to Football Insider, the Blues have "made contact" with United over a possible move for the goalkeeper this summer, having been the "subject of a few other enquiries" already, including from newly-promoted Luton Town.

That being said, the report goes on to add that the Reds are "not prepared to sanction" Heaton's exit, due to uncertainty over the future of current first-choice stopper David De Gea. It has left the veteran in "limbo" when it comes to his own career, amid interest from "several" clubs.

Heaton could be a shrewd signing by Everton in the summer transfer window, not coming in as No.1 – but acting as a solid squad option with a huge amount of experience who has made a whopping 200 appearances under Sean Dyche, who has hailed the player in the past on a number of occasions while at Burnley.

At 37, he may still have a few years left in him, considering many 'keepers can remain at the top level until they are around 40 years of age, and he is someone who could fill in and do a job when required, most likely in competitions such as the FA Cup and EFL Cup.

Signing Heaton as a direct replacement for Jordan Pickford may not be good enough, given his advancing years, but having a homegrown deputy who knows the game inside and out could make sense, especially as he was once hailed as "unbelievable" by Alan Shearer during his Burnley days.

تحدث وليد دعبس رئيس نادي فيوتشر، عن آخر تطورات الحالة الصحية للاعب الفريق أحمد رفعت، مشيراً إلى أن النادي لا يحتاج لتدخل محمد صلاح بشأن إرسال طائرة خاصة لنقل اللاعب.

وكان أحمد رفعت سقط بشكل مفاجئ في مباراة فيوتشر مع الاتحاد السكندري التي أقيمت يوم الإثنين الماضي، ضمن منافسات بطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز، وتم نقله إلى المستشفى ومتواجد حتى الآن بها لمتابعة حالته.

وقال وليد دعبس في تصريحات عبر قناة “ETC”: “التحسن بطيء بالنسبة لـ أحمد رفعت، ننتظر تحسنًا في الرئة، بعدها سيتم إزالة التنفس الصناعي، المشكلة الآن ليست في الكلى، الأهم أن الرئة تتحسن، موضوع الكلى سيأخذ وقتًا ولا توجد حسابات في حالته، نحن ندعو الله أن تستجيب الرئة للعلاج”.

طالع أيضاً.. متحدث وزارة الرياضة يكشف تطورات هامة في حالة أحمد رفعت.. وحقيقة عرض محمد صلاح

وبسؤاله عن ما تردد بشأن عرض محمد صلاح إرسال طائرة خاصة من أجل سفر أحمد رفعت لإنجلترا؟ أجاب: “(اليومين دول يومين محمد صلاح، يا عيني هو مش عارف يلاقيها منين ولا منين)، أحيانًا يقحمونه في خلافات داخلية وتارة أخرى مع المنتخب المصري، هذا كلام لا يصح يتم ربطه بنجم كبير، نحن نختلق الروايات”.

وأتم: “مودرن فيوتشر نادي استثماري ولا يحتاج أن يتدخل محمد صلاح، نحن نقوم بدورنا، هناك أجهزة لا توجد في المستشفى ونحن تدخلنا وقمنا باستئجار الأجهزة من مستشفيات أخرى، هذا واجب علينا واللاعب ابن من أبنائنا، ولا نحتاج أن نلجأ لأحد من الخارج لكي يتبرع، نحن نقوم بدورنا بصدر رحب”.

Edu Gaspar appears to be lining up an Arsenal move for a winger who is attracting plenty of interest in the summer transfer window…

What’s the latest on Harvey Barnes to Arsenal?

According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal are chasing Harvey Barnes as Mikel Arteta looks to add some much-needed attacking depth to his squad ahead of next season.

The Gunners will face competition, however, as Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United are also keen on the winger. Spurs recently made a joint bid of £50m for Barnes and teammate James Maddison, yet this was rejected by the Foxes.

The Telegraph claimed earlier this month that the Championship side will demand around £40m for Barnes this summer and this is certainly within Arteta’s budget.

Who is Harvey Barnes similar to?

Anything is a possibility, especially since the player will be looking for a move to a Premier League club during the transfer window and Arteta could make his move soon.

Barnes was one of the Foxes’ few bright sparks in what was a terrible campaign, resulting in their relegation to the second tier, just seven years after they stunned the rest of the country by winning the league.

The winger scored 13 goals in 34 top-flight appearances from the left wing, and the 25-year-old is also statistically similar to Manchester United sensation Marcus Rashford.

The United winger registered a quite remarkable 41 goal contributions across 56 games and since Erik ten Hag arrived at the Old Trafford side, he has taken his game to new heights, and a comparison to a player such as Rashford isn’t a bad one to have, especially with Arteta looking for more quality in his attack.

The 52-cap maestro is the fifth-most comparable player to Barnes according to FBref and with Rashford and Barnes preferring to cut inside often during games while not diving into tackles, they may be alike in more ways than one.

Over the previous 365 days, Barnes ranks in the top 10% across Europe’s big five leagues for goals, shots on target and goals per shot, while the United star also ranks in the 10% for the same metrics, proving that they are both among the continent's finest in terms of prowess in front of goal and the ability to create plenty of scoring opportunities for themselves.

Dubbed a “livewire” by pundit Alan Hutton, Arsenal may have the ideal chance to secure their very own Rashford with a move for the one-cap dynamo.

Arsenal are monitoring the availability of Chelsea striker Kai Havertz ahead of a potential summer move, according to a report from The Telegraph.

Is Kai Havertz leaving Chelsea?

According to reports, Havertz is set to leave Chelsea this summer, though it is now unlikely he will be moving to Real Madrid, as the Spanish side are said to have cooled their pursuit amid concerns about the Blues' asking price.

The same report details that Chelsea are keen to keep hold of the German, but that they would sell him for the right price as they need to raise money after failing to qualify for the Champions League despite spending heavily.

Madrid may have backed away from the negotiating table for now, though they could go back in for him at a later stage, while Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also named as potential suitors.

The 23-year-old may also have the option to remain in the Premier League, as The Telegraph reports that Arsenal are monitoring his situation with Chelsea, although the £70m price tag has so far dissuaded them from making a move.

Chelsea are holding out for a large fee given that the Germany international's contract does not expire until 2025, but the player himself could push for a move, as he is interested in a move elsewhere – particularly to Real Madrid.

It is deemed unlikely that any potential suitor will offer more than £50m for the forward, giving the Blues a big decision to make this summer.

Should Arsenal sign Kai Havertz?

Considering the £150k-per-week attacker scored just seven goals in 35 Premier League appearances last season, despite most commonly being utilised as a striker, £70m would surely be far too much of an outlay. However, he could be a solid addition for a lower fee.

Hailed as "exceptional" by members of the media, the former Bayer Leverkusen man recorded 14 goals in all competitions during the 2021-22 campaign, the second-highest figure of any Chelsea player.

There have been reports indicating that Mikel Arteta is keen on bringing a more physical striker this summer, and the 6 foot 3 colossus could fit the bill in that regard, considering he has averaged more aerials won per 90 than Gabriel Jesus over the past year.

However, Havertz's record in front of goal is a real issue, missing 14 big chances in the Premier League last season, and he should only be signed if Chelsea lower their asking price.

يعود فريق الكرة الأول بنادي الزمالك إلي منافسات بطولة الدوري المصري من جديد، عقب فترة التوقف الأخيرة، بمواجهة قوية ومرتقبة أمام الإسماعيلي.

وكان الدوري توقف لمدة شهر بسبب مشاركة منتخب مصر في نهائيات كأس أمم إفريقيا 2023 التي أقيمت في كوت ديفوار. 

ويلتقي الزمالك مع الإسماعيلي، غداً الإثنين، في إطار مواجهات الجولة الـ 13 من عمر مباريات بطولة الدوري المصري، على ملعب الإسماعيلية.

ويخوض فريق الزمالك المباراة، وهو مدعوماً بالصفقات الجديدة التي أبرمها في انتقالات الشتاء مع جهاز فني جديد بقيادة البرتغالي جوزيه جوميز.

وتعاقد الزمالك مع كل من، الأوغندي ترافيس موتيابا ومحمد عاطف لاعب فريق طنطا ومهاب ياسر لاعب فريق الداخلية، والفلسطيني ياسر حمد، وزياد كمال لاعب فريق إنبي ومحمد شحاته لاعب فريق طلائع الجيش وسيف جعفر لاعب فريق بيراميدز وأحمد حمدي لاعب فريق مونتريال الكندي وناصر ماهر لاعب مودرن فيوتشر وعبد الله السعيد لاعب فريق بيراميدز.

طالع | جوميز يعلن قائمة الزمالك لمباراة الإسماعيلي في الدوري.. ضم عبد الله السعيد

ويحتل الزمالك المركز الثالث عشر في جدول ترتيب الدوري المصري برصيد 11 نقطة، بعدما خاض 8 مباريات، فاز في 3 مواجهات وتعادل في مواجهتين وتلقي الخسارة في 3 لقاءات.

وعلى الجانب الآخر، الإسماعيلي كان قد خاض مباراة في الجولة الـ 12 أمام سيراميكا كليوباترا، واستطاع الدراويش الفوز بنتيجة 2-1.

ويتواجد فريق الإسماعيلي في المركز الخامس عشر بجدول ترتيب الدوري المصري، برصيد 11 نقطة، من 11 مواجهة.

وحقق الإسماعيلي الفوز في 3 مباريات وتعادل في مواجهتين وهُزم في 6 مواجهات.

Everton would be willing to sell Amadou Onana for £50m this summer if they are relegated from the Premier League, according to a report from Football Insider.

Which Everton players could leave this summer?

There are a number of first-team players with their contracts set to expire at the end of the season, including Yerry Mina and Abdoulaye Doucoure, although Everton do retain the right to extend the latter player's deal by an additional year.

Not only that, but several players have been linked with a move away from Goodison Park, including Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and Arsenal have "looked at" signing the striker, according to journalist Dean Jones.

Despite signing a new deal earlier this season, Jordan Pickford continues to be targeted by a number of Premier League clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, with it being reported the goalkeeper can leave if the Toffees are relegated.

Another player Everton may be forced to cash-in on if they are relegated from the top flight is Onana, with Football Insider now reporting they would be willing to accept a £50m bid if they go down to the Championship.

After an impressive debut season at Goodison Park, the midfielder has drawn attention from a number of top clubs, including Man United, with Erik ten Hag said to be a huge admirer.

If the Merseyside club are relegated, the Belgian will push for a move this summer, however if they are able to survive the drop, the club's hierarchy will attempt to convince him to stay.

Should Everton sell Amadou Onana?

If the unthinkable happens and Everton do get relegated to the second tier, then they will most likely have to sell the 21-year-old, as there is no way a player with his quality would be willing to play in the Championship.

Hailed as "superb" by journalist Richard Buxton earlier this season, the maestro has been a vital player for Sean Dyche's side this season, making 31 appearances in the Premier League, during which time he has displayed his various qualities.

The Dakar-born midfielder is very strong in the air, while also ranking highly for tackles completed per game in the league, averaging 2.2, the fourth-highest amount in the Everton squad.

Dyche's side have shown real signs of improvement in recent weeks, particularly in the 5-1 win away down at Brighton, so they will be hoping they can beat the drop, and keep hold of Onana.

أعلن نادي ريال مدريد، تشكيل الفريق لمباراته أمام خيتافي في منافسات الدوري الإسباني “الليجا”، المقرر خوضها مساء اليوم الخميس.

ويحل ريال مدريد ضيفًا على خيتافي في مباراة مؤجلة من الجولة العشرين للدوري الإسباني، على ملعب “كولسيوم ألفونسو بيريز”.

طالع موعد والقناة الناقلة لمباراة ريال مدريد وخيتافي اليوم في الدوري الإسباني.. والمعلق تشكيل ريال مدريد أمام خيتافي

حراسة المرمى: لونين.

خط الدفاع: فيرلاند ميندي، ناتشو، أنطونيو روديجر، لوكاس فاسكيز.

خط الوسط: لوكا مودريتش، تشواميني، فيدي فالفيردي.

خط الهجوم: فينيسيوس جونيور، جود بيلينجهام، خوسيلو.

ويحتل ريال مدريد المركز الثاني في ترتيب الدوري الإسباني برصيد 54 نقطة، خلف جيرونا بفارق نقطة واحدة، وخيتافي يتواجد في المركز العاشر، بـ 29 نقطة بجدول ترتيب الدوري الإسباني.

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