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Liverpool have reportedly opened talks this week to sign a key reinforcement who Arne Slot loves ahead of Spanish giants Real Madrid in 2026.

Slot urges Liverpool to "remain humble"

Sunday’s 2-0 victory against West Ham United simply cannot be a false dawn for Liverpool or record signing Alexander Isak. After a disastrous run of form, the Reds must make it back-to-back victories by defeating Sunderland this evening.

Anything but three points would only spark further concerns about Slot’s tenure, as reports continue to suggest potential managerial candidates such as Ange Postecoglou.

Ahead of Liverpool’s clash against the Black Cats, Slot told reporters: “The challenge now will be to build on this win. We do not get to believe that a corner has been turned or that a recovery is under way.

“We have to remain humble, work hard and continue to fight. If we do this then maybe we can continue taking the small steps forward that are very much required.

“I would like to welcome Regis Le Bris, his players and staff as well as the supporters and directors of Sunderland to Anfield for tonight’s game. What they have done in the Premier League already this season reflects incredibly well on all at the club having earned promotion back in May.”

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It’s been the type of run that sparks serious questions about the January transfer window and the need for reinforcements – particularly on the defensive front. As things stand, Liverpool have just two senior centre-backs available, but have been linked with moves for the likes of Castello Lukeba and, of course, Marc Guehi.

Liverpool open talks to sign Marc Guehi

According to TeamTalk, Liverpool have now opened talks to sign Guehi this week in an attempt to get their deal back on track and land their No.1 defensive target ahead of Real Madrid.

The Reds came within hours of signing the Crystal Palace star in the summer, only for the Eagles to pull the plug on the deal at the death. Now, they’re attempting to jump ahead of the chasing pack by making their move as early as the January transfer window.

Those at Anfield are reportedly willing to offer a deal worth around £30m next month, whilst others wait in line to secure Guehi’s signature as a free agent in the summer.

Not even Slot could hide Liverpool’s admiration for Guehi when they missed out on his signature in the summer, telling reporters: “It would be ridiculous if I were to deny we were close to signing him.

“That is so out in the open. These things happen in football. We would have liked to have signed him, of course. If we feel we can strengthen the team, we never hesitate to do so.”

Whether Crystal Palace willingly part with their defender, who was described as a “monster in defence” by Palace reporter Bobby Manzi, remains to be seen, however.

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Tottenham Hotspur were hammered 4-1 by their arch-rivals in the North London derby on Sunday in the Premier League, as they were beaten 4-1 by Arsenal at The Emirates.

Thomas Frank started with a back five and two holding midfielders in an attempt to shut the Gunners out, yet it was still far too easy for the hosts to slice through their defence.

Whilst their overly-cautious approach did not prevent Arsenal from creating chances, it did prevent Spurs from creating chances. They only had three shots in 90 minutes, and one of them was Richarlison’s long-range goal from around 45 yards out.

Creating chances and playing forward-thinking football has been a problem for the Lilywhites in the Premier League since Frank came through the door from Brentford in the summer, as shown in the statistics below.

xG

11.0

17th

Non-penalty xG

11.0

16th

Progressive passes

413

12th

Shots

110

19th

Shots on target

40

15th

Average shot distance

15.6 yards

17th

The defeat to Arsenal will be even harder to take because Tottenham were chasing a deal to sign Eberechi Eze in the summer before the Gunners swooped in and hijacked the move, and he was the star of the show on Sunday.

Meanwhile, it has been a struggle for a few of the players whom the Lilywhites were able to get in the building in an attempt to bolster Frank’s squad in the summer transfer window.

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Looking at the positive additions first, it is hard to look past Bayern Munich loanee Joao Palhinha as the best signing of the summer, as the Portugal international has delivered four goals and three assists whilst also averaging 5.6 tackles and interceptions per game, per Sofascore.

Mohammed Kudus, who was signed from West Ham for £55m, is deserving of second-place after a return of one goal and four assists in 11 Premier League appearances so far this season.

As you can see in the table below, Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso then rank in the middle of the pack, which is because they were brought in as squad additions and have filled that role without any major issues so far this term.

1

Joao Palhinha

2

Mohammed Kudus

3

Luka Vuskovic

4

Mathys Tel

5

Kevin Danso

6

Koto Takai

7

Randal Kolo Muani

8

Xavi Simons

Koto Takai has yet to play a game for Spurs, due to injury, since his move in the summer, which makes it hard to rank him any higher or lower, whilst Kolo Muani is in seventh place with no goals and one assist in nine appearances for the club, per Sofascore.

Ranking in last place, then, is £52m summer signing Xavi Simons. He arrived at Spurs after a return of 21 goals and 21 assists in the last two seasons with RB Leipzig in Germany, yet has failed to live up to the hype that his form in the Bundesliga created.

The Dutchman was brought in as Tottenham’s alternative to Eze, after they failed to sign the England international, and has only managed two assists and no goals in 15 appearances for the club.

Meanwhile, the former Crystal Palace attacking midfielder has delivered five goals and three assists in 16 outings for Arsenal, per Transfermarkt, which shows that he has been far more influential for his side than Xavi has.

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Spurs, though, may already be brewing their own homegrown version of Eze in their academy in the form of exciting teenage attacking midfielder Luca Williams-Barnett.

Why Luca Williams-Barnett could be Tottenham's own Eberechi Eze

The 17-year-old starlet’s form for club and country suggests that he is a player to watch for the future, as the Tottenham youngster has shown incredible promise as both a scorer and a creator of goals.

He has been with England’s U17s at the U17 World Cup in recent weeks, knocked out by Austria in the quarter-finals last week, and caught the eye with his performances at the tournament.

Appearances

5

Sofascore rating

7.38

Goals

2

Big chances missed

0

Key passes per game

1.4

Big chances created

3

Assists

1

Dribbles completed per game

3.4

As you can see in the table above, Williams-Barnett provided regular quality as a goalscorer, a creator, and a dribbler across his five appearances in the competition for his country.

One of his two goals, which came against Haiti’s U17 side, was also an incredible solo goal that showcased his composure, creativity, and quality, as shown in the clip below.

On top of his impressive form for England at youth level, the 17-year-old playmaker has also proven himself to be an incredibly prolific attacker for Tottenham’s academy.

Williams-Barnett, who U23 scout Antonio Mango described as an “underrated” player, has racked up 22 goals and 13 assists in 30 games for the club’s U18 side, per Transfermarkt, to go along with seven goals and five assists in eight U21 games.

These statistics show that the attacking midfielder has delivered goals and assists on a regular basis for both club and country, which is why he could be Tottenham’s own Eberechi Eze, who has scored five goals for Arsenal and two goals for England this season.

Como scout Ben Mattinson claimed that the Spurs youngster “scores bangers” and it is hard to disagree with that assessment, particularly when you see goals such as the ones in the clip above.

Like Eze, Williams-Barnett is a number ten with incredible footwork, finishing, creativity, and dribbling skills, but it is now down to him to make the step to senior level and prove that he can deliver consistent performances in the first-team.

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If he can handle that step up, Frank could have his own version of Eberechi Eze and a possible upgrade on Xavi in the number ten position moving forward.

It might be a little premature, but there is a slight sense of optimism around West Ham United at the moment.

Granted, they are far from safe, but there was plenty to be encouraged by in the win over Newcastle United in the Premier League last weekend, as well as in the latest victory over Burnley.

For example, Freddie Potts – while knocked back injury – has seized his opportunity with both hands after back-to-back starts in the top-flight, showing Nuno Espírito Santo what he had been missing.

Interestingly, there is another overlooked talent in the West Ham squad who, with the proper coaching, could have a Potts-esque impact on the side.

Potts' journey to the first team

With his father and brother playing for West Ham, and him coming up through the academy, it always felt like a matter of when, not if, Potts would earn his first start for the club.

However, it would be fair to say that it’s perhaps taken a little while longer than most expected, but that is mainly down to him proving himself out on loan over the last two years.

His first move saw him join League One side Wycombe Wanderers for the 23/24 campaign, and to say he did well would be an understatement.

In all, the Barking-born ace made 43 appearances for them across all competitions, in which he scored two goals, provided three assists and was named the Player of the Season.

Then, last year, he joined Championship side Portsmouth, where he made 38 appearances across all competitions, scoring one goal and providing four assists.

Potts’ Loan Record
Season	23/24	24/25
Team	Wycombe	Portsmouth
Appearances	43	38
Goals	2	1
Assists	3	4
All Stats via Transfermarkt

The 22-year-old didn’t win an individual award last season, but he clearly impressed enough to go on the Hammers’ pre-season tour in the summer, and then finally, after a few appearances off the bench, make his first competitive start for the club against the Magpies.

Overall, while it’s taken a while to happen, it’s now undeniable that Potts is one of West Ham’s most exciting players, but there is another underused gem in the squad who could be just as good with the proper coaching.

The West Gem who could be another Potts

West Ham are blessed with several genuinely exciting youngsters in the academy at the moment, like Preston Fearon and Josh Landers.

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However, there is another young gem in the first team squad who possesses the raw ability to have an impact similar to the one Potts has had of late: Luis Guilherme.

The 19-year-old gem joined the club from Palmeiras last summer, and while he hasn’t exactly hit the ground running since then, he remains a hugely exciting talent.

For example, one of his significant strengths is his ability to play all over the pitch. While he is primarily a winger, he has also spent time playing as a ten, up top, as a second striker, and out on the left.

This ability to play where the manager needs him is just one of the reasons why he could have a real impact on the Hammers this season, and the second is his mercurial style of play.

Described as a “complete” and “electric” attacker with “the world at his feet by respected analyst Ben Mattinson, the youngster is someone who can, at his best, get the fans on their feet, and considering the atmosphere at the London Stadium this season, that sounds like something Nuno could do with.

Moreover, he is not just some one-trick pony either, with Mattinson pointing out that while “shooting from distance is one of Guilherme’s strengths”, he can also “turn past players with ease” thanks to his “elite ball manipulation.”

In more good news for the manager, the teen phenom could also perfectly fit into the counter-attacking style that worked so well at Nottingham Forest, as according to Mattinson, he is a player who “thrives on transitions.”

Ultimately, it’s true that West Ham fans have not seen him at his best, but if Nuno can get the best out of him, then he could have another player capable of impacting the side as much as Potts.

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Arsenal and Manchester City have both dispatched scouts to monitor Feyenoord's 19-year-old right-back Givairo Read, according to reports. However, they face a "very complicated" transfer battle, as Bayern Munich are also in pursuit and have reportedly already held initial talks for the highly-rated Dutch prodigy ahead of the January window.

Premier League scouts dispatched for Read

Arsenal and City are actively scouting Read, with officials from both clubs having travelled to monitor the player, according to a report from De Telegraaf.

The Premier League heavyweights are not alone in their pursuit, however, as Sky Sport in Germany reports that Bayern Munich have also entered the race and held initial talks, setting the stage for a significant transfer battle for one of Europe's most coveted young defenders.

Interest from England's elite is intensifying, with both Arsenal and City reportedly sending scouts to closely observe the Netherlands U21 international. The clubs are assessing the teenager as a high-potential target ahead of the January transfer window.

Read's rapid development has placed him firmly on the radar of Europe's top clubs. Despite the high-profile nature of his suitors, the report from De Telegraaf notes that Read would likely not be an immediate starter at either Premier League destination, suggesting any move for Read would be a strategic investment for the future.

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Read, who only turned 19 in June, has enjoyed a meteoric rise since joining the Feyenoord academy from Volendam in 2023. He was promoted from the U18 setup to the first team in late 2023 and firmly established himself as a regular during a breakout 2024-25 campaign.

That season saw him display remarkable attacking prowess from defence, contributing two goals and seven assists in the Eredivisie. He has continued that impressive form into the current 2025-26 season, registering three assists in ten league appearances and scoring a goal in the Europa League against Panathinaikos. In total, he has amassed 47 senior appearances, scoring four goals and providing 11 assists.

Described by Sky Sport as an "excellent ball carrier" and a "progressive passer," Read's dynamic style fits the mould of the modern, attacking full-back sought by top-tier managers.

Bayern Munich 'working on the matter' personally

The competition from Germany is concrete. Sky Sport reports that Bayern Munich's sporting hierarchy, director of sport Max Eberl and sporting director Christoph Freund, are both "working on this matter" personally. Read is considered "one of the preferred candidates" to bolster the right-back position for Vincent Kompany's side.

Initial talks between the Bavarian giants and the player's representatives have reportedly already taken place. The interest is said to be "flattering to the player's side," with Read himself aware of the contact.

Bayern's pursuit comes despite the outstanding form of Konrad Laimer, who has excelled in a new full-back role under Kompany, recently providing a hat-trick of assists in the Champions League. With Sacha Boey also gaining confidence and Josip Stanisic returning from injury, Bayern's move for Read signals a clear long-term strategic focus on securing a high-potential specialist for the role.

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Feyenoord in strong negotiating position

Any club wishing to sign Read will have to negotiate from a position of weakness. The Dutch prodigy only signed a new long-term contract extension with Feyenoord in April 2025, committing his future to the Rotterdam club until 30 June 2029.

This lengthy deal provides Feyenoord with significant leverage. With multiple financial powerhouses like Arsenal, Man City, and Bayern Munich all interested, the Eredivisie side are in a prime position to demand a fee far in excess of his valuation and could instigate a bidding war for their prized asset. Sky Sport notes that securing a deal will be a "very complicated undertaking" for any of the chasing clubs.

Despite the swirling rumours and jokes in the Feyenoord dressing room about his high-profile links, Read remains composed. The player insisted his focus remains entirely on his development at De Kuip.

"But it doesn’t distract me, you know. I’m comfortable at Feyenoord, and my development here is the only thing on my mind," Read stated, as quoted by De Telegraaf.

He also commented on the light-hearted reactions from his teammates regarding the Bayern Munich interest. "Yeah, yeah, jokes are being made. Suddenly they’re going to start speaking German to me and stuff. But that’s nice to see," Read explained.

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O Maracanã será o palco da decisão da Copa Libertadores da América de 2023, O anúncio foi feito em evento realizado na sede da Conmebol, em Assunção, no Paraguai, no dia 8 de março. Onde também ficou decidido que a final da competição será realizada no dia 4 de novembro de 2023. um sábado. Um dos templos mais famosos do futebol mundial, essa não será a primeira vez que o estádio vai receber a final da Libertadores. Confira abaixo, todos os jogos de finais de Libertadores que o Estádio do Maracanã já recebeu.

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FLUMINENSE 3 (1) X (3) 1 LDU
FINAL DA COPA LIBERTADORES DA AMÉRICA DE 2008 (2º JOGO)

A primeira vez que o Maracanã viu uma equipe dar uma volta olímpica numa final de Libertadores aconteceu em 2008. O Fluminense de Conca, Thiago Neves e Thiago Silva venceu a LDU de Quito por 3 a 1 no tempo normal (após derrota por 4 a 2 na partida de ida no Equador). Na decisão por pênaltis, no entanto, o Tricolor das Laranjeiras viu o experiente goleiro Cevallos brilhar e vencer a disputa por 3 a 1, para a tristeza dos mais de 86 mil torcedores presentes no Maracanã.

Data: 2 de julho de 2008.
Público: 86.027 pessoas.
Árbitro: Héctor Baldassi (ARG).
Gols: Bolaños (LDU), aos 6′ do primeiro tempo; Thiago Neves (FLU), aos 12′; aos 28′ do primeiro tempo e aos 11′ do segundo tempo.
Pênaltis: Urrutia, Salas e Guerrón (LDU); Cícero (FLU).

Fluminense: Fernando Henrique; Gabriel (Mauricio), Thiago Silva, Luiz Alberto e Júnior César; Ygor (Dodô), Arouca (Roger), Thiago Neves e Conca; Cícero e Washington. Técnico: Renato Gaúcho.

LDU de Quito: Cevallos; Jairo Campos, Calle, Norberto Araujo e Ambrosi; Vera, Urrutia, Guerrón e Bolaños (Salas); Manso (Willian Araujo) e Bieler. Técnico: Edgardo Bauza.

PALMEIRAS 1 X 0 SANTOS
FINAL DA COPA LIBERTADORES DA AMÉRICA DE 2020 – JOGO ÚNICO

A segunda vez que o ‘Templo do Futebol’ viu uma equipe dar a volta olímpica foi no dia 30 de janeiro de 2021, um sábado. No final do jogo, Breno Lopez, atacante do Palmeiras, sobe contra a marcação de Pará, lateral do Santos, e coloca a bola no ângulo esquerdo do goleiro John, que nada pode fazer, 1 a 0 para o Palestra. O Verdão conquistava ali, sua segunda Copa Libertadores, e Abel Ferreira caminhava a passos largos para o começo de uma era vitoriosa no clube da Barra Funda. Vale lembrar que o Brasil e o mundo passava pela pandemia da COVID-19, o jogo, que de início seria com portões fechados, terminou com um acordo entre a CONMEBOL e os clubes para que fossem convidadas 1.250 pessoas de cada lado, totalizando 2.500.

Data:30 de janeiro de 2021.
Público: 2.500 pessoas (Convidados dos clubes).
Árbitro:Patricio Loustau (ARG).
Gols: Breno Lopes (PAL) aos 53 do 2º tempo.

Palmeiras:Weverton; Marcos Rocha, Luan, Gustavo Gómez e Matías Viña; Danilo, Raphael Veiga (Alan Empereur), Zé Rafael (Patrick de Paula) e Gabriel Menino (Breno Lopes); Rony (Felipe Melo) e Luiz Adriano.Técnico:Abel Ferreira.

Santos:Jonh; Pará (Bruno Marques), Lucas Veríssimo, Luan Peres e Felipe Jonatan (Wellington); Alison, D. Pituca e Sandry (Lucas Braga); Marinho, Kaio Jorge (Madson) e Solteldo.Técnico:Cuca.

RESSALTANDO AS OUTRAS DUAS FINAIS QUE ACONTECERAM NO ‘MARACA’

Ver o Santos de Pelé, Coutinho, Zito e Pepe jogar no Maracanã era bastante comum nos anos 1960. Tanto que a equipe jogou a primeira partida da final da Libertadores de 1963 contra o Boca Juniors no estádio. Com uma grande atuação de Coutinho, o Peixe venceu o Boca por 3 a 2 e garantiu o título oito dias depois, na Bombonera, com uma vitória por 2 a 1 em cima dos xeneizes.

SANTOS 3 X 2 BOCA JUNIORS
FINAL DA COPA LIBERTADORES DE 1963 – (1º JOGO)

Data:3 de setembro de 1963.
Público: 63.376 pessoas.
Árbitro:Marcel Alert Bois (FRA).
Gols: Coutinho (SAN); aos 2′ e aos 21′, Lima (SAN); aos 28′ do primeiro tempo; Sanfilippo (BOC); aos 43′ do primeiro tempo e aos 44′ do segundo tempo.

Santos: Gilmar; Mauro e Geraldino; Dalmão, Zito e Calvet; Dorval, Lima, Coutinho, Pelé e Pepe. Técnico: Lula.

Boca Juniors: Errea; Magdalena, Marzolini (Orlando) e Simeone; Rattín e Silveyra; Grillo, Rojas, Menéndez, Sanfilippo e Alberto González. Técnico: José D’Amico.

FLAMENGO 2 X 1 COBRELOA
FINAL DA COPA LIBERTADORES DE 1981 – (1º JOGO)

O Maracanã voltaria a ser palco de uma decisão de Libertadores em 1981, quando o Flamengo de Zico, Nunes, Júnior e companhia recebeu o Cobreloa no primeiro jogo da decisão. O placar terminou em 2 a 1 para o Fla. No entanto, a equipe chilena venceu o jogo de volta por um a zero no Estádio Nacional de Santiago. O primeiro título da Libertadores do Flamengo viria apenas no dia 20 de novembro com vitória por 2 a 0 com grande atuação de Zico no Estádio Centenário de Montevidéu.

Data: 13 de novembro 1981.
Público: 93.985 pessoas.
Árbitro:Carlos Espósito (ARG).
Gols: Zico (FLA); aos 12′ e aos 30′ do primeiro tempo; Merello (COB); aos 20′ do segundo tempo.

Flamengo: Raúl; Leandro, Figueiredo, Mozer e Júnior; Andrade, Adílio e Zico; Lico (Baroninho), Nunes e Tita. Técnico: Paulo César Carpegiani.

Cobreloa: Wirth; Rojas, Mario Soto, Tablio e Escobar; Jiménez, Alarcón e Merello; Múñoz, Siviero e Puebla. Técnico: Vicente Cantatore.

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Pentacampeão Mundial com a Seleção Brasileira, o ex-jogador Rivaldo pode vir a ser um dos investidores da SAF do Santa Cruz. O clube vive um momento muito conturbado, sem calendário e afundado em dívidas, mas a torcida está ansiosa com a possibilidade de novos investimentos. Em entrevista à Rádio Itatiaia, o ex-atleta formado disse que está disposto a “se sacrificar” para ajudar o Santinha, onde foi revelado.

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Rivaldo conversa com Ricardo Rocha, tetracampeão Mundial com a Seleção, sobre a possibilidade de investir no Santa Cruz. Ele citou também o ex-jogador e hoje comentarista Grafite ao revelar os planos.

– Eu falei para o Ricardo que estou disposto a me sacrificar para tirar o Santa Cruz dessa situação, mas claro, tudo com os pés no chão, sabendo como exatamente está a situação no clube, para depois poder entrar e poder ajudar. Sempre falo, quando converso com empresários e pessoas importantes, que era uma boa alguém pegar esse clube. E eu poderia também estar junto nessa parceria com o Ricardo Rocha, o Grafite também, em poder ajudar e tirar o Santa Cruz dessa situação. As conversas estão acontecendo – disse Rivaldo.

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Na sexta-feira, o Santa Cruz divulgou uma nota oficial informando que o presidente em exercício, Jairo Rocha, se reuniu com alguns representantes dos possíveis investidores da SAF do clube. Nenhum nome foi citado, mas a expectativa aumentou, causando furor nas redes sociais.

Nota oficial: reunião de alinhamento da SAF

Nesta sexta-feira, o presidente em exercício do Santa Cruz Futebol Clube, Jairo Rocha, se reuniu com um representante dos investidores da SAF do Santa Cruz. O encontro aconteceu de forma presencial, em Recife.

A conversa foi… pic.twitter.com/Z7HbGGx2RT

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Rivaldo e Ricardo Rocha mantêm contato frequente, mas o pentacampeão, que hoje mora em Orlando, nos Estados Unidos, diz que teria de se mudar para o Recife (PE), para investir no Santa Cruz.

– Ricardo Rocha sempre me liga, conversa comigo. E é claro que se tem pessoas mais fortes com o Rivaldo, até muito mais ricas que o Rivaldo entrando no clube, seria muito mais fácil para eu poder participar. Não é fácil comigo aqui em Orlando e ter que investir muito dinheiro no clube, sem estar morando. Para fazer tudo isso, teria que voltar para o Recife, estar no dia a dia, porque senão as coisas não iriam andar – comentou.

Newcastle United are becoming quite the force in the transfer market and could now be able to tempt a high-profile star to St James’ Park in the near future.

Wissa injury puts dampener on Newcastle's new arrivals

Excitement has engulfed the North East air as supporters await Yoane Wissa’s debut following his £55 million move from Brentford on Deadline Day. Nevertheless, the DR Congo international may need to wait a little while before being able to pull on the famous black and white for the first time after Eddie Howe confirmed he picked up a knee injury before his side took on Wolverhampton Wanderers.

He explained: “Unfortunately not, no, so he won’t make this game (vs Wolves). I saw him for the first time yesterday. He’s feeling the effects of the injury he sustained just before he came off, so we’re going to have to see how he is.”

Later, he added on a potential timescale for his return: “I don’t know currently as I sit here. I think he’ll go away for tests and maybe see a specialist to see.”

Jacob Ramsey also missed out due to an ankle issue, leaving Howe short on options as his side look to climb the Premier League table. Nevertheless, Newcastle retain a strong squad with proven top-flight quality, and Nick Woltemade got off to the perfect start with a fine headed goal to open the scoring against Wolves.

Tino Livramento could be in line for a new contract to ward off Manchester City’s advances, albeit the Magpies have needed to deal with change this summer, signifying that incomings in January may be likely.

Adhering to their preference of bringing in Premier League talent, Newcastle are now looking to tempt a renowned star to the North East who has previously been on their radar.

Newcastle United target Jan Paul van Hecke open to Magpies switch

According to Football Insider, Newcastle target Jan Paul van Hecke is open to joining the Magpies due to the prospect of being able to play Champions League football in the North East.

Valued at £60 million, PIF held internal talks about signing the Netherlands international during the summer window and Dan Burn was even drafted in to try and convince him that a move to St James’ Park would be best for his career.

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Deemed as an alternative signing to Crystal Palace central defender Marc Guehi, the 25-year-old has made just shy of 100 appearances for the Seagulls, registering one goal and three assists.

Establishing himself as a reliable presence within Fabian Hurzeler’s backline, Van Hecke has already been a consistent figure for the Seagulls on Premier League duty in 2025/26.

Ultimately, plenty can change between now and the January window, though Newcastle already seem to be building a shortlist of exciting targets.

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Volante, destaque da equipe sub-17, e que já treinou com elenco profissional, assinou até o fim de 2026

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O Grêmio assinou, na última segunda-feira, o primeiro contrato profissional com o volante Bernardo Zortea, destaque da equipe sub-17. O acordo tem validade até o fim de 2026.

Bernardo é visto como uma das principais revelações do Tricolor gaúcho. Prova disso é que o atleta já participou de atividades com o elenco principal comandado pelo técnico Renato Gaúcho.

Com o novo acordo, o jovem passa a ter multa de 40 milhões de euros para clubes do exterior, e R$ 6,5 milhões para o mercado nacional.

Bernardo estará em campo logo mais com o Grêmio, que recebe o São Paulo pela segunda rodada do Brasileiro Sub-17.

Newcastle United head back into the Champions League this mid-week as the unbelievable might of Barcelona travels to St James’ Park to do battle with Eddie Howe’s Magpies.

Of course, last time the Toon found themselves deep in the illustrious competition, they did manage to upset a giant of Barca’s magnitude in Paris St. Germain on their own patch, with Dan Burn’s heroic effort culminating in a famous 4-1 triumph.

History could well repeat itself, therefore, when Hansi Flick’s La Liga outfit rock up to St James’ Park at full volume.

However, before anyone gets too carried away, Howe will have to make some decisions about his starting XI, with Harvey Barnes one player in danger of dropping out.

Barnes' early season struggles at Newcastle

While Nick Woltemade is now up and running in his new location, having just scored the decisive match-winning goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers last time out, on the other hand, Barnes is struggling to get going.

Despite starting just 17 Premier League games last season due to injuries ravaging his chances at consistent minutes, the former Leicester City ace would still manage to pick up a standout nine goals and four assists along the way.

However, despite pushing past those injury difficulties to start all four of his side’s league encounters this season, the goals and assists have unfortunately dried up, with zero goal contributions next to his name, despite creating two big chances.

For the crunch Champions League opener against Barca, Howe might now be tempted to axe Barnes completely, in favour of starting new recruit Anthony Elanga instead.

After all, Elanga – who cost a whopping £55m to win this summer – even has experience of Europe’s finest competition under his belt, with a goal in this competition coming his way from his minimal chances at Manchester United when slotting home an effort versus Atletico Madrid back in 2022.

While the short-term fix is likely to be the Swede, Newcastle also look as though they a long-term heir for Barnes up their sleeve.

Newcastle's heir to Barnes who could "go to the top"

Newcastle are known to pride itself on being a club that allows its youngsters to impress in the senior mix when the time is right.

The likes of Lewis Miley have experienced that first hand, with the 19-year-old midfield sensation never looking back after making his senior debut for the Toon in late 2023, with 49 appearances in the first team now coming his way.

Seung Soo-Park will hope he can soon follow in Miley’s footsteps in being another raw youngster who settles into the first-team environment swimmingly, having already been praised quite heavily since switching South Korea for English shores.

After all, Park did leave quite the impression on fans of his former club Suwon Bluewings, with a strike bagged back in June last year versus Ansan Greeners FC, making him the youngest ever goalscorer in the history of South Korean professional football.

This milestone even led to shouts that he was Korea’s ‘answer to Mbappe’, with a further three assists heading his way at Suwon before Newcastle gambled on the much-talked-about attacker who has already shown flashes of his fearless excellence in pre-season, based on the numbers above.

Howe must have been impressed by his efforts against Espanyol and Tottenham Hotspur as he named the rising 18-year-old star among his substitutes last time out versus Wolves, with the hope he can develop into Newcastle’s long-term answer to a stuttering Barnes if given time.

Games played

369

Goals scored

92

Assists

62

Age of PL debut

20

When looking at the table above, it’s clear that Barnes didn’t become a recognised Premier League success story overnight, with the Newcastle number 11 having to wait until he was three years older than Park to taste his first ever top-flight contest.

From that point on, however, Barnes’ development would accelerate, with the one-time Foxes youngster once noted as being “devastating” by Sky Sports when learning the ropes at the King Power Stadium, before becoming a fully fledged top-flight regular, despite some wobbles in form.

Howe and Co. will have to be patient and hope their gamble to bring Park to English shores works out, with ex-Suwon head coach Byun Sung-hwan noting that he can “go to the top.”

If Miley and other homegrown examples are anything to go by, he could well be the next off the conveyor belt to shine, with a dream possible scenario seeing Park compete with Barnes to raise the 27-year-old’s declining levels.

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Everton’s summer business has been nothing short of ambitious.

The arrival of Jack Grealish on loan from Manchester City has stolen headlines, but David Moyes isn’t content to stop there.

With the opening fixture against Leeds United at Elland Road just days away, the Scot is pressing to secure one final signing – a right-sided attacker to balance his frontline.

That position has been something of a headache for Everton in recent seasons.

Despite flashes of quality from the likes of Jack Harrison and Jesper Lindstrøm, the Toffees have lacked a consistent threat on the right wing.

Moyes has long favoured wingers who can carry the ball at speed, stretch defensive lines, and cut inside to shoot – traits that became a hallmark of Jarrod Bowen’s game at West Ham.

The club’s pursuit of Southampton youngster Tyler Dibling has been well documented, but negotiations have stalled. Multiple bids have been rejected, with the Saints demanding £45m plus £5m in add-ons and a 25% sell-on clause.

Dibling has trained away from the first team, and talks are expected this week, but the price tag is proving prohibitive.

In the meantime, Moyes has turned his focus to a player who could offer many of the same qualities and perhaps even mirror the impact Bowen had when he first joined Moyes’ West Ham side in 2020.

Everton's search for a winger

According to Sébastian Vidal, Abdul Fatawu has been “targeted” Everton this summer, with Aston Villa also now entering the race for his signature.

Known for his blistering pace and direct dribbling style, he has drawn comparisons to Bowen not only for his position but also for his playing profile.

Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given was unequivocal in his praise after Leicester’s win over Southampton last October:

“This guy is absolutely lightning… a brilliant talent.”

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Fatawu’s journey has already taken him from Sporting Lisbon to Leicester, where he initially arrived on loan before signing permanently in 2024 for €16m (£14m).

His market value now sits at €11m (£10m), as per Transfermarkt, making him an attainable target in a summer where Everton have already spent wisely.

Why Fatawu could thrive under Moyes

Moyes has a proven track record of maximising the output of dynamic wingers.

When Bowen joined West Ham from Hull City, he was a promising Championship player with raw potential.

Under Moyes’ guidance, Bowen developed into one of the Premier League’s most reliable wide forwards, scoring 56 goals in 193 appearances for the Hammers and netting the decisive goal in the 2023 Europa Conference League final.

Bowen’s success came down to several tactical factors that could also suit Fatawu.

Firstly, Moyes built his attack to give Bowen space to run into, often with overlapping full-backs drawing defenders away.

Secondly, Bowen was encouraged to cut inside onto his stronger left foot, opening up both shooting and passing angles.

Fatawu, a left-footed right-winger, thrives in similar situations, using his dribbling to force defenders onto their weaker side before striking at goal or slipping through a teammate.

Moyes believes Fatawu’s pace, power, and ability to carry the ball into dangerous areas could transform Everton’s attacking play.

Fatawu – Champ stats 2023/24
Stat	Record
Matches played	40
Starts	33
Minutes	2,814
Goals	6
Assists	13
Progressive carries	144
Progressive passes	116
Shot on target percentage	20.0%
Pass completion rate	74%
Shot-creating actions per 90	4.26
Source: FBref

His statistical profile backs up the hype – ranking in the 99th percentile for successful take-ons per 90 minutes (4.51) and progressive carries per 90 (6.53) last season, as per FBref.

For context, Bowen’s own numbers in the 2023/24 Premier League season sat at 1.01 and 2.69 respectively, making Fatawu one of the league’s most dangerous ball carriers.

What’s more, he’s not just quick in straight lines – he’s explosive over the first few yards, able to burst past a defender before they’ve had time to adjust.

That acceleration makes him ideal for counter-attacking football, a hallmark of Moyes’ best sides.

Fatawu’s ball progression numbers are even more striking when compared to Bowen’s.

His 6.53 progressive carries per 90 dwarf Bowen’s 2.69 from the 23/24 season, while his take-on success rate shows a player who can consistently beat his man.

That skill could be invaluable when breaking down deep, compact defences – something Everton struggled with throughout the last campaign.

Adding Fatawu to an attack that already features Grealish and Thierno Barry could give Moyes the balance he craves.

Barry’s aerial dominance and hold-up play would create space for Fatawu to drive into, while Grealish’s creative passing could feed him in behind.

The result could be a front line capable of hurting opponents both in transition and in sustained possession.

Fatawu’s similarities to other Premier League wide forwards are also worth noting.

His profile mirrors that of Nottingham Forest’s Dan Ndoye and Brentford-bound Dango Ouattara, as per FBref.

Of course, there are risks.

Fatawu missed 29 games last season due to his ligament injury, and his injury history will be under close scrutiny by Everton’s medical team.

But at just 21, his potential ceiling is significant, and his international experience – 19 caps for Ghana, with two goals – shows he can handle the demands of high-pressure football.

With Villa also monitoring him as a possible replacement for Leon Bailey, Everton may need to move quickly.

The Toffees’ recruitment team are understood to be preparing their approach, with the expectation that Leicester would want to at least recoup the £14m they paid for him.

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