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Celtic have not made a signing since the summer transfer window officially opened for business in the middle of last month but that could be about to change in the coming days or weeks.
Brendan Rodgers is no stranger to utilising the loan market to his advantage during his career as a manager and did so to great effect last season with the Hoops.
Paulo Bernardo and Adam Idah were brought in on loan from Benfica and Norwich City respectively and both played a key role on the pitch, which was illustrated when they combined for the winning goal in the SFA Cup final at Hampden Park in May.
The Scottish giants are now reportedly close to landing a deal to bring one of them back to Parkhead on a permanent basis for the 2024/25 campaign and beyond.
Celtic closing in on £6m agreement
According to Football Insider, the Hoops are close to agreeing a transfer to sign Bernardo from Benfica after his promising loan stint in Glasgow last term.
The report claims that talks are advancing between the two clubs and that there is a confidence from Celtic's end that they can get a move over the line before the end of the window.
It also states that Rodgers gave the board the green light to pursue a permanent swoop for the Portugal U21 international and that a fee of £6m is likely to be the figure agreed for the talented midfielder.
This comes shortly after it was reported that the Hoops had entered into talks with Benfica to attempt to sign the midfielder for £4m, which suggests that they have now compromised on that and moved closer to the Liga Portugal side's valuation.
Bernardo could now become Youri Tielemans 2.0 for Rodgers, who managed the Belgian magician during their time together at Leicester City.
Why Paulo Bernardo could be Youri Tielemans 2.0
The Foxes had snapped the Monaco ace up on loan for the second half of the 2018/19 campaign in January 2019, a month before they appointed the Northern Irishman from Parkhead.
Tielemans produced three goals and four assists in 13 Premier League starts during that loan stint before Leicester secured him on a permanent basis in the summer of 2019.
The Belgium international went on to rack up 28 goals and 25 assists in 184 appearances in all competitions for Rodgers, including a winning goal in the 2021 FA Cup final against Chelsea.
Bernardo, who was hailed as a "baller" by U23 scout Antonio Mango, could now be Tielemans 2.0 for the manager as another talented midfielder who can chip in with goals and assists signed on a permanent deal after a promising loan spell.
Appearances
22
Starts
11
Goals
3
Assists
3
Big chances created
4
Pass accuracy
83%
As you can see in the table above, the Portuguese whiz's form in the Scottish Premiership was not too dissimilar to Tielemans' form in the Premier League during his first stint at the King Power, with six goal contributions in 11 starts compared to seven in 13.
Both players are central midfielders who look to push forward to make an impact at the top end of the pitch as scorers and creators of goals, as shown by their respective statistics.
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Therefore, Rodgers could repeat the blinder he played with the Belgian star by signing Bernardo permanently and helping him to become a consistent contributor from midfield over the years to come at Parkhead.
Aston Villa are already enjoying a busy summer before the transfer window has even officially opened, and now more midfield reinforcements could be on their way.
Douglas Luiz wants to leave Aston Villa?
After securing Champions League football for the first time in their history courtesy of a fourth-placed Premier League finish, the Villans and NSWE are keen to add quality to their side to ensure that their only movement next season is forwards rather than back.
They have already agreed on arguably their most important deal, tying manager Unai Emery to a new contract which will keep him in charge until 2029, with the Spaniard having led a major turnaround at Villa Park.
Now, their attentions have turned to on-the-pitch matters. To that end, they have begun strengthening their midfield ranks, with Ross Barkley set to arrive in a £5m deal from relegated Luton Town imminently after a deal was agreed with the former Villa loanee.
Ross Barkley for Luton Town
However, they were rocked by news from Italy claiming that Douglas Luiz has asked to leave the club this summer, despite having two years left to run on his contract with Aston Villa and having just enjoyed his best season to date.
Douglas Luiz's excellent 23/24 season
Appearances
35
Goals
9
Assists
5
Shots on target per 90
0.39
Key passes per 90
1.59
He is reportedly valued at around 60m euros (£51m), and his sale would certainly prove beneficial for financial fair play reasons, which could allow Aston Villa to spend big on the rest of their squad this summer amid links to Conor Gallagher. Now, it appears Monchi is on the hunt for yet another midfielder.
Monchi low-balls for McKennie
That comes in the shape of Juventus man Weston McKennie, who has been touted as a potential option in a swap deal for Luiz in Italy.
However, it appears that Villa could also be keen on doing a straight-up cash transaction for the 25-year-old, whose previous Premier League experience came via a difficult loan spell at Leeds United which ended in their relegation.
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The USMNT midfielder is approaching the final year of his £53,000 a week deal in Turin, and is thought to be available for around €25m (£21m) this summer, with Juve not expecting him to renew his contract and a departure seeming 'inevitable' ahead of the new campaign.
That is according to Tuttosport, relayed by Sport Witness, who add that Villa are looking to sign him on the cheap this summer, with Monchi personally driving negotiations. The ex-Sevilla Sporting Director is reportedly 'willing to pay between €12m and €15m (£10m and £13m) for the 25-year-old's signing' on a permanent basis this summer, around half of what Juventus were holding out for.
Despite this, it is added that 'discussions remain open' and that fresh talks are expected in the future, though any deal is likely to be delayed by the Copa America taking place from the middle of June.
Any move for McKennie, on top of a deal for Barkley and a potential move for Gallagher, would likely be contingent on one of Villa's current midfield options moving on, even if it is not in a swap deal. Should Luiz become available, clubs from the Premier League may well be willing to offer Villa a better deal than Juve can put together.
Sheffield Wednesday supporters will be cautiously optimistic about their chances in the Championship next season, with Danny Rohl signing a new deal to stay put, causing the anxiety levels around Hillsborough to die down.
Barry Bannan and Liam Palmer also staying as reliable veterans in the Owls squad was another boost, as the South Yorkshire titans aim to be comfortable in their Championship status next campaign, after so much relegation worry clouded over last season.
Regardless of both Bannan and Palmer staying, another long-standing servant of the club in Will Vaulks could soon be off, with no new contract yet formally agreed between Wednesday and the ex-Rotherham United man.
This could open the door for Wednesday to pursue a new figure in the centre of the park, with George Byers also no longer present for the Owls, as the hunt potentially takes the South Yorkshire side to Scandinavia – according to reports.
Wednesday setting sights on in-demand midfielder
According to a recent report by Swedish football site FotballDirekt, Sheffield Wednesday are going after standout IF Elsborg midfielder Michael Baidoo this coming transfer window, but aren't the only Championship suitor eyeing up the agile 5 foot 9 gem.
The likes of Middlesbrough and Hull City have been noted as interested parties in the past, alongside Rob Edwards' relegated Luton Town, with a tussle for his services potentially heating up as a result.
The current Elfsborg man has lit up the Allsvenskan for a number of years now and could fancy testing himself over in England with Wednesday, with the 25-year-old's versatility at playing as both a defensive-minded midfielder or further forward as an attack-minded option, meaning he could also fill another gap in the Owls side if the likes of Josh Windass were to leave alongside Vaulks.
Yet, with 27 of his appearances overall for Elfsborg coming from this holding role, this purchase will be made with a replacement for the Welshman in mind.
Baidoo's numbers for Elfsborg
Baidoo, although operating in this anchor-style role predominantly, has really caught the eye for Elfsborg by being a reliable source of goals – netting an impressive return of 18 goals from just 60 games, with 12 assists also tallied up.
This could make Wednesday even more of an easy-on-the-eye team to watch next season, with the likes of Vaulks more known for being a forceful disruptor in the middle of the park, as opposed to being a regular goalscoring hero who also has a bite in his game when needed – the 30-year-old failing to score last season.
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Games played
Goals scored
Assists
2023/24
16
4
3
2022/23
29
6
7
2021/22
24
8
2
The in-demand 25-year-old would show both sides of his game when Jimmy Thelin's outfit narrowly lost 1-0 to Goteborg last time out in league action, managing to register two key passes and two shots on goal when going forward, whilst also throwing himself into 13 duels and two tackles being won.
Baidoo will look to make this his most impactful season to date with his current employers, as the 2024 Allsvenskan season continues in full swing, before potentially being picked up by a brand new suitor from far-off England to thrust himself even more into the spotlight.
Once described as being "one of the Allsvenskan's best midfielders", according to ex-Elfsborg boss Stefan Andreasson, the time could be right for a fresh challenge for the African star, with the Owls in need of new midfield recruits soon.
Wednesday won't want to say goodbye to Vaulks, who has amassed 91 appearances for the club, but they can't wait around forever for him to make up his mind over a new contract, especially if it means they lose out on Baidoo's signature consequently.
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Roy Keane has slammed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta for his comments about referee Michael Oliver after he sent off Leandro Trossard at Etihad Stadium.
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During Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Manchester City, Trossard received a second yellow card on the stroke of halftime for kicking the ball away, identical to Declan Rice's dismissal against Brighton earlier this month. In his post-match interview, Arteta made reference to Oliver's inconsistent decision-making when City's Jeremy Doku attempted to stall play by kicking the ball away but was not booked.
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Speaking on Sky Sports, Keane said: "Managers are coming out every week saying every decision is against them. Just come out and accept it.
"Deep down he'll be satisfied with a point. Show a bit of class, manager of Arsenal. He probably deserved the red card, we reacted well and we move on. That's the end of it. Take your medicine and move on. Show a bit of class.
"But from the Arsenal point of view, I think they'd be OK with it, because he’s obviously passionate and you're not in this job to be liked! He's there to win football matches for Arsenal and that’s what he’s doing.
"Listen, he's got the yellow card, he has to take his medicine, but I generally have no problem with it. We see other managers doing stuff that we might not always agree with but they're emotional, they’re passionate and I think that's just because he wants to win. I wouldn’t be too harsh on him."
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After an early goal by Erling Haaland, goals from defenders Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel put Arsenal ahead 2-1 at the break, but Trossard's red card shifted the tide of play. After the break, Arteta sent his team out in an extremely defensive formation in an attempt to hold onto their lead. But John Stones' equaliser in the 98th minute kept City atop the table and infuriated Arteta.
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WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?
The Gunners will have an easier time out next up when they take on League One side Bolton on Wednesday, September 25 in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has admitted he was "upset" after being left off the final 30-man Ballon d'Or shortlist.
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Rodrygo snubbed from Ballon d'Or listWon Champions League and La Liga last seasonSeven Real Madrid team-mates nominatedWHAT HAPPENED?
The 23-year-old bagged 17 goals and nine assists for Real Madrid last term as they won the Champions League and La Liga, but was not recognised for his efforts as part of the Ballon d'Or shortlist. Rodrygo has since spoken out on his omission, claiming he "deserved" to be nominated while expressing his frustration.
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Speaking to ESPN, the Brazil star said: "I was upset, I think I deserved it. I don't want to belittle the players who are there, but I think I had a place in the 30. It was a surprise… But there's not much I can do, I'm not the one who decides these things."
Rodrygo also suggested that his versatility may have counted against him in the voting process, adding: "Often, I'm just filling spaces. Is someone missing there? Put Rodrygo in. Is someone missing on the right? Rodrygo. Is someone missing as No. 9? Rodrygo. That's it. It may get in my way a little, but I'm a team player."
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In a team full of superstars, it can be difficult for Rodrygo to stand out. But the 28-cap Brazil international has a point. Under Carlo Ancelotti, he has become a regular starter with arguably just as much importance to the team as Vinicius Junior, who often starts on the opposite flank.
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Having earned the Man of the Match award for his efforts as Brazil beat Ecuador in their recent World Cup qualifier, Rodrygo will be looking to have an impact again when they travel to Paraguay on Tuesday. He is then due to return to Real Madrid for their next La Liga outing against Real Sociedad on September 14.
Liverpool have announced the permanent signing of Italy star and Juventus outcast Federico Chiesa.
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Despite having been one of the most renowned stars of a dwindling Juventus side, Chiesa was swept out of the Bianconeri's main squad following the arrival of Thiago Motta, who replaced Maximiliano Allegri as head coach at Allianz Stadium. The former Bologna manager was clear from the outset that Chiesa had no place in his future plans for the Serie A side and that the winger should look for a new suitor.
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As such, Chiesa had been heavily linked with a cut-price move to Barcelona over the last couple of weeks. However, Liverpool have come swooping in to sign the 26-year-old for a reported price of just £11 million ($14m), beating Barcelona to the signing as the Catalan side failed to sort out their financial mess in time.
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WHAT CHIESA SAID
Following the announcement of his signing, Chiesa spoke to club media and said: "I'm so happy to be a Liverpool player. When Richard Hughes called me and he said, 'Do you want to join Liverpool?' – and the coach called me – I said yes immediately because I know the history of this club, I know what it represents to the fans.
"So, I'm so happy and I can't wait to get started."
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WHAT NEXT FOR CHIESA?
With the Italian not having spent a lot of time in team training with Juventus, it is highly unlikely that he will be involved during Liverpool's next Premier League clash against bitter rivals, Manchester United on Sunday, September 1.
Glasgow Rangers have the chance to bounce back to winning ways this evening as they travel away to face off against Dundee in the Scottish Premiership.
The Light Blues were supposed to play them before the recent international break but the match was postponed shortly before kick-off due to a waterlogged pitch.
Three points for the Gers will send them back to the top of the league, as they only one point behind rivals Celtic, and that should be the aim for Philippe Clement's side.
Rangers come into this match off the back of a 3-3 draw in the Old Firm clash with the Hoops on Sunday, a game in which they battled back from 2-0 and 3-2 down to secure a point.
Goals from James Tavernier, Abdallah Sima, and Rabbi Matondo ensured that the Gers avoided defeat and provided themselves with a chance to return to the top of the Premiership tonight.
It was far from a perfect performance from the Light Blues, given that they conceded three goals at home, and Clement could look to make some changes from the starting XI that lined up on Sunday.
One alteration the Belgian head coach should make is to brutally ditch attacking midfielder Tom Lawrence from the lineup to bring Todd Cantwell back into the team.
Tom Lawrence's performance against Celtic
The former Derby County wizard was selected to start as the number ten behind Cyriel Dessers, with John Lundstram and Mohammed Diomande behind him in midfield, in the big clash with Celtic at Ibrox.
Unfortunately, the Wales international failed to step up to the mark as he produced a disappointing performance before being taken off with the score at 2-1 to the Hoops.
Appearances
18
Sofascore rating
7.10
Goals
1
Assists
3
Key passes per game
1.3
Dribble success rate
61%
Pass accuracy
82%
As you can see in the table above, Lawrence has usually been a creative presence in midfield for Rangers with his quality and reliability in possession of the ball.
However, that was not the case on Sunday as the 30-year-old midfielder only completed 58% of his attempted passes and did not contribute with a single key pass or shot on target.
The Gers dynamo, who lost possession 13 times, was also tackled in both of his attempted dribbles and had a 0% long pass success rate in his 69 minutes on the pitch.
Glasgow Rangers forward Tom Lawrence.
These statistics show that Lawrence, who also committed a foul that caused Dessers' goal to be ruled out, did not make a positive impact on the game in possession, with his wasteful play on the ball.
This is why Clement must now drop the experienced maestro to the bench for this clash with Dundee, as Cantwell could be a better option than him in the number ten role tonight.
Todd Cantwell's bright Old Firm cameo
The former Norwich City star was brought on with 21 minutes left to go and the score at 2-1 to Celtic and caught the eye with an energetic cameo.
He created one chance in those 21 minutes, whilst Lawrence made zero key passes in 69 minutes, and was heavily involved in the build-up to the equaliser from Matondo in stoppage time.
The English magician held onto the ball well under pressure and released it to Lundstram on the edge of the box, who then had a simple pass to set up Matondo for the sensational curling effort into the far corner.
Rangers midfielder Todd Cantwell.
Cantwell buzzed about the pitch to get on the ball and make an impact, with 25 touches and nine passes completed in 21 minutes. Whereas, Lawrence only had 36 touches and completed 11 passes in more than three times as much time on the field.
His energy helped to get Rangers back into the match, by getting the Gers up the pitch and into the Hoops third, and then played a big role in the third goal.
The 26-year-old star has also showcased his ability to directly impact matches with goals and assists since his move from the Canaries at the start of last year, which is another reason why Clement should unleash him against Dundee.
Todd Cantwell's Premiership record
During the second half of last season, Cantwell hit the ground running in Glasgow with a fantastic return of six goals and four assists in 16 Premiership matches for Michael Beale.
The right-footed talent, who also created five 'big chances' and made 1.3 key passes per game, was directly involved in more than one goal every other game on average.
This season, the English wizard has once again provided quality as both a scorer and a creator of goals for the Gers at the top end of the pitch, having been deployed out wide and through the middle as an attacking midfielder at times.
Appearances
24
18
Sofascore rating
7.35
7.10
Goals
5
1
Assists
4
3
Big chances created
5
4
Key passes per game
1.6
1.3
Pass accuracy
84%
82%
As you can see in the table above, Cantwell has outperformed Lawrence in the Premiership this season with his reliability on the ball, his creativity, and his goal threat in the final third.
This is why Clement must brutally ditch the Welshman to unleash the former Premier League ace, who journalist Josh Bunting once claimed "makes things happen", against Dundee tonight, particularly when you consider how vulnerable their defence is.
Only Livingston (55) have conceded more goals than Dundee (54) in the Premiership, which suggests that there will be chances for the Gers to secure a convincing win as they do not have a tight backline.
Todd Cantwell
Therefore, Rangers need players who can make the most of that leaky defence, and Cantwell's statistics so far this season suggest that he is the right man for the job as he has showcased his quality as a goalscorer over the last 18 months.
Lawrence, who has only scored one league goal for the Gers this term, does not provide enough of a goal threat to be considered a lethal threat in the final third, which is why he should be dropped to make way for the ex-Canary whiz tonight.
Após 13 anos longe da elite nacional, o Juventude está de volta e faz um início de Campeonato Brasileiro abaixo da expectativa.
Apesar das variadas peças obtidas pela diretoria para o torneio, o Jaconero não consegue embalar e ainda não venceu.
Na noite da última quarta-feira, o algoz foi o Palmeiras, que mesmo sem ‘forçar’ derrotou o time gaúcho por 3 a 0.
O placar é o mesmo que o Juventude sofreu na 2ª rodada, quando encarou o Athletico e acabou derrotado dentro de casa.
Mandante
O próximo duelo em casa para tentar quebrar a seca como mandante será no domingo, quando o time mede forças diante do Sport, no Alfredo Jaconi.
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Offspinner withdrawn from Thunder squad, is ineligible to bowl for at least 90 days in Cricket Australia-run competitions
ESPNcricinfo staff08-Jan-2020
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Offspinner Chris Green has been suspended from bowling due to an illegal action, Cricket Australia announced on Wednesday.Green was withdrawn from the Sydney Thunder squad for their Big Bash League match against the Melbourne Stars, scheduled for later in the day. Thunder are fourth on the points table, while the Stars are at the top.He was reported by umpires Nathan Johnstone, Mike Graham-Smith and third umpire Paul Wilson, after the match between the Thunder and Stars at the Sydney Showground Stadium on January 2.Green will be unable to for a minimum of 90 days in CA-run competitions, effective immediately. After the 90-day suspension has elapsed, Green will be eligible to undergo testing once again with a view to returning to bowling. He will be permitted to play as a batsman should the Thunder or Cricket NSW desire and can also play premier cricket (including bowl) under the supervision and with the consent of Cricket NSW during his suspension.So far, Green had played in each of the Thunder’s seven matches in BBL 2019-20, and had the second best economy rate among Thunder’s bowlers, with 7.55. He picked up only three wickets, but his miserly economy rate has been among his chief strengths.In December, he had the best economy rate of any bowler in T20 cricket in the past year, giving up runs at just 6.57 per over.Green had been picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders at his base price of INR 20 lakh in the IPL auction on December 19, and in November last year, he had signed the longest deal in BBL history, with Thunder snapping him up for six seasons.Once he was reported, Green underwent testing at the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane on January 5 under the guidance of Dr Luke Kelly. Results from the test were made available to Cricket Australia on Wednesday, which showed Green to have an illegal bowling action.Peter Roach, CA’s head of cricket operations, praised the bowler and the franchise for their cooperation in the matter, and how they had handled it.”We’d like to commend Chris and the Thunder for the way they have approached this process with complete cooperation and respect,” he said. “Chris undertook testing at the earliest possible time and satisfactorily replicated his bowling action in the controlled environment. We look forward to working with Chris in the coming months and conducting further testing once the suspension period has elapsed.””Gutted I couldn’t be out there with my Thunder team-mates tonight,” Green tweeted. “Whilst the news surrounding my action is disappointing, I respect the process and the results of the test. Perspective is a powerful thing with what is currently happening in our country.”Through the help of my coaches, I will be doing everything I can to get back to doing what I love with ball in hand. I would like to thank everyone for their messages, I am very fortunate to have the best people and fans around to support me. Work starts tomorrow.”