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With the arrival of Mauricio Pochettino as the new Chelsea manager on the horizon, the Argentine must begin trimming a hideously bloated squad and attempt to repair the damage inflicted by the brazenly uncalculated Todd Boehly.

The new ownership has splashed extortionate funds on various underperforming players and with possible FFP regulations bearing down the west Londoners, they may need to resort to their wealth of academy talent as their saving grace.

One new signing, who has drastically failed to impress the Stamford Bridge faithful is Marc Cucurella, and his £60m transfer fee has emerged as a horrendous piece of business.

Meanwhile, Ian Maatsen, who spent the season on loan at Burnley has enjoyed an incredible year in the Championship and deserves to be integrated into the future first-team plans by the incoming boss.

Who is Ian Maatsen?

The 21-year-old has made 39 appearances in the second tier and has been an integral cog of a side that scored the most goals (87) and conceded the fewest (35) as Vincent Kompany’s side ruthlessly cantered to the league title.

During this run, the left-back registered ten goal contributions, as well as averaging two tackles and 1.4 interceptions per game, to demonstrate himself as an astute all-rounder with imperious attacking and defensive capabilities.

In a previous loan spell at Coventry, his former teammate Simon Moore showered the youngster in praise and said: “It says a lot about how good he is that even a slightly off day stands out as exceptional.

“It is not normal. The kid is bright, he’s hugely talented, he wants to learn, and he never gives up. Maats has got an exciting future ahead of him.”

In the last two years, the Dutchman has ruthlessly exposed himself to be far too good for Championship football – an intoxicating blend of aggression, athleticism, technique, and tireless drive.

In a 2-1 win against Swansea in January, the full-back netted two wondrous screamers to underline his potency and industrious attacking flair.

Mark Robins has said he “exhibits maturity beyond his years” and this plethora of evidence makes a hugely compelling case for his inclusion in Pochettino’s plans.

Meanwhile, Cucurella has been unable to replicate the frightening dynamism and solidity he displayed at Brighton and is yet to make his mark in the capital.

The Spaniard dismally ranks in the bottom 28% in Europe’s top five leagues among his positional peers for progressive carries per 90, and his inability to acclimatise to more pressurised surroundings has inhibited all his potential.

The full-back has simply made far too many errors this campaign, notably stepping wildly out of position which ultimately led to Ben Chilwell's red card against Madrid in the Champions League.

Thus, Pochettino walks into the job, he could seal an immediate masterclass by ditching the underperforming defender for a hungry fresh face.

أوضح خافيير تيباس، رئيس رابطة الدوري الإسباني فرص انتقال نجم فريق باريس سان جيرمان كيليان مبابي إلى نادي ريال مدريد.

ومن المعروف أن ريال مدريد لديه رغبة في الحصول على خدمات مبابي، منذ عدة سنوات، وينطبق الأمر نفسه على اللاعب الفرنسي.

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وسينتهي العقد الحالي للنجم الفرنسي مع باريس سان جيرمان في الصيف المقبل، أي نهاية الموسم الحالي.

ورفض مبابي فكرة تمديد عقده مع باريس سان جيرمان، وهو ما يزيد احتمالية انتقاله إلى ريال مدريد في موسم الانتقالات الصيفي المقبل.

وعندما سُئل تيباس عن الأمر، رد في تصريحات نشرها الصحفي الشهير فابريزيو رومانو: “هناك احتمال كبير أن يصل مبابي إلى ريال مدريد، أكثر من 50٪”.

وأضاف في تصريحاته: “إنه رأي شخصي، الأمر يعتمد على ريال مدريد، هم من سيقررون”.

أشاد عدلي القيعي مدير التعاقدات الأسبق بالنادي الأهلي ورئيس شركة الكرة الحالي، بمجلس إدارة الزمالك، بعد رفع إيقاف القيد والتعاقد مع ما يزيد عن 10 صفقات جديدة.

وقال عدلي القيعي في تصريحات عبر قناة “dmc”: “قبل أن يأتي المجلس الحالي للزمالك، كان يُقال كيف سيفتحون القيد ويسددون المستحقات، فعلوا كل ذلك بنجاح، وتعاقدوا مع 10 صفقات، شيء مُذهل، أما من ينجح من الصفقات الأيام التي ستجيب، عبد الله السعيد بتاريخه أي أحد سيطلب ضمه، أما ماذا سيفعل هذا يعود للاعب والتوفيق والتجانس، ونفس المعيار بالنسبة لموديست، أنت قمت بضم لاعب كبير لديه تاريخ، أما ماذا سيفعل هذا يعود لأمور أخرى”.

وأكمل: “ما فعله مجلس الزمالك حلم، الله أعلم كيف فعلوا ذلك، كل إنسان وقف بجانب الزمالك التاريخ سيعرفه، المجلس أدار الأمور بشكل صحيح، كانوا يقولون ايام الانتخابات سنفعل ما نقدر عليه، والآن فعلوا أكثر مما كان متوقعًا، وأيضًا يداعبون في الألعاب الأخرى، ولو أنا لم أنظر إلى ذلك فالأهلي سيكون في خطر، لأنني أنظر للمنافس وأحفز نفسي وأريد أن آخذ خطوة أيضًا، المنافسة شريفة، الآن الزمالك خرج من مشاكله، أتمنى أن يتم فعل نفس الأمر مع الإسماعيلي ليخرج من مشاكله، وكل الأندية الشعبية أيضًا، ما تم فعله في الزمالك يتم فعله في الإسماعيلي”.

وعن أزمة المهاجم المستمرة في الأهلي منذ سنوات، قال القيعي: “وليد أزارو نجح مع الأهلي، لكن كل المحللين كانوا ينتقدونه، رغم أنه كان هداف الدوري، ولكن قالوا كان يُهدر كثيرًا، عندما جاء فايلر لم يقتنع به وكان يريده أن يرحل، وجاء أليو بادجي، هو لاعب (مفركش شوية) لكنه مهاجم قوي وفيه كل المواصفات التي يريدها كولر الآن، ثم جاء موسيماني وكانت لديه مشكلة مع بادجي منذ أيام تواجده في جنوب إفريقيا، فأطاح به وجاء والتر بواليا، بعد ذلك رحل الأخير، كل هؤلاء جاءوا بخيارات سليمة، لكن بادجي الوحيد الذي أدى مع الأهلي بشكل جيد”.

وتابع: “موديست انضم لمدة سنة مهاجم مرحلة، وربنا يسهل ويُقنع الناس في الفترة القادمة، في المباراتين الوديتين صنع وسجل، وسجل أمام الجونة، أنا لا أقول أنه أفضل مهاجم، لكن الناس (بتقرص عليه شوية)، هو ليس المهاجم الذي سيستمر مع الفريق، لكنه يسد فراغ لفترة، هو يمتلك سيرة ذاتية كبيرة”.

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واستكمل: “أنا أتمنى اي لاعب نجم في الأهلي يستمر مع الفريق، علي معلول كأنه ولد في ناشئين الأهلي وبشخصية النادي، وأخلص، وأتمنى استمراره، ولكن يكون عنده من العطاء أن يُعطي للأهلي، أنا مشاعري شيء ومسؤولية القرار أكبر من مشاعري”.

عن التجديد لـ بيرسي تاو؟ قال: “أرى أن اللاعب سعيد في الأهلي، جاءت له أكثر من فرصة للخروج والأهلي تمسك به، وهو من الأفارقة الطيبين وشعر أن النادي تمسك به في وقت كان يتعرض للهجوم، وهو لاعب مهم جدًا، لكي تضم لاعب ينخرط في الفريق ليس سهلًا أن تجده”.

وبسؤاله، هل الأهلي سيوافق على رحيل ديانج؟ أفاد: “قيل في وقت سابق إن ديانج بـ 8 ملايين دولار، ولكن أنا لم أر شيئًا، لكن رأيي لو كُلفت في هذا الأمر سأقول لو جاء عرض بـ6 ملايين دولار سأوافق وسنعوضه، لأن مركزه تستطيع أن تجد فيه لاعبين كثيرين”.

وعن محمد عبد المنعم؟ أوضح: “هو في قناعاته أنه يريد الاحتراف في أوروبا، ويجب ألا يتنازل عن ذلك، أنا أتعجب من فكرة إن أي لاعب يقول أريد الاحتراف، هذه الكلمة خطأ، أليس اللاعب في مصر محترفًا بكل الملايين التي يحصل عليها؟، هذه الكلمة خطأ في الإعلام، نحن نصرف في مصر رواتب كبيرة لا ينافسنا في حجم الإنفاق في أوروبا إلا قليل، ونحن أكثر دوري يمنح أموالًا بعد الخليج”.

وعن أحمد حسام عوض وتواجده في شركة الكرة؟ أجاب: “عندما فكر محمود الخطيب في خالد عبد القادر انا أخترت أحمد حسام عوض والثنائي يؤديان أداءً مُبهرًا في شركة الكرة”.

وأتم: “سيد عبد الحفيظ واحد من أذكى وأجدع الناس، ما يعجبني فيه لم ينسى الأهلي بعد أن تركه، لا يخرج منه العيبة، كان يعرف كيف يقول الكلمة التي تعجب الجماهير، وأتمنى له التوفيق في أي مكان وأن يجد مكانًا يستحقه في الأهلي”.

Ajinkya Rahane, who scored an unbeaten 108 to lift India to a declaration with a lead of 304, believed there was still more than enough time left for his team to force a win

Karthik Krishnaswamy in Kingston02-Aug-20162:03

‘Scoring hundred here is special’ – Rahane

All through Monday, weather experts in lands surrounding the Caribbean Sea tracked a low-pressure trough moving westwards across the Atlantic, anxious to see if it would develop into a tropical cyclone, with a wind speed ranging from 63kph to 119kph. If it met those conditions, they could officially call it a tropical storm. They already had a name ready for it – Earl.All through Monday, even as blue skies gave way to grey over Sabina Park, the occupants of India’s dressing room were not worried about the weather. There was no point worrying, because it was not in their control.Eventually, 43 overs of day three were lost to rain, and more showers are expected on days four and five of the Test match. Nonetheless, Ajinkya Rahane, who scored an unbeaten 108 to lift India to a declaration with a lead of 304, believed there was still more than enough time left for his team to force a win. India only made 142 runs in the 46.1 overs played on day three, and Rahane credited West Indies’ bowlers for keeping India’s scoring rate down, particularly their captain Jason Holder, who bowled a spell of 11 overs spread across the first two sessions, nine of them before lunch.”We were not thinking about the weather,” Rahane said. “Initially, in the morning, we wanted to play normal cricket. Unfortunately, Wriddhiman [Saha] got out just before lunch. That partnership was really important for us. The plan was to bat once and bat long, and I think we did that. There’s still some help for the fast bowlers in the wicket, and I thought Holder bowled a very good spell before lunch. He bowled pretty well. After lunch, the plan was to play positive and try and get a 300-plus lead. Unfortunately, the rain came in, that’s not something we can control.”Later, asked the same question in Hindi, Rahane said the timing of Saha’s dismissal might have prevented India from accelerating immediately after lunch.”On the islands, it rains, but clears quickly also,” he said. “You can’t be thinking about the weather and playing. The important thing was how much of a lead we could get and how quickly we can get it. We wanted to play normal cricket till lunch, and then, if we played positively, our lead would have grown. Anyway, there is plenty of time left in the Test match.”India lost two quick wickets – of Amit Mishra and Mohammed Shami – after the day’s first rain interruption, which lasted 52 minutes. Between resumption and India’s declaration, Rahane moved to his seventh Test century. He had a hundred in the West Indies to go with tons in New Zealand, England, Australia, Sri Lanka and India, and 90-plus scores in South Africa and Bangladesh.Rahane seemed to quieten in the 80s, and for a time, farmed the strike, with No. 10 Umesh Yadav at the other end, before soaring into the 90s with an inside-out six off the offspinner Roston Chase.”Frankly speaking, I was not thinking about my hundred,” Rahane said. “When Mishra and Shami got out, I told Umesh to play normal cricket. Just give your 100% whether defending or playing a shot. When I was 84-85, I wanted to play normal cricket, but the offie brought his long-off in and I wanted to clear the fielder. When I was on 95, [I told Umesh] just play normal cricket, and once I get my hundred, we’ll play some shots.”Despite the help still available from the pitch, Rahane said India’s bowlers would need to be patient to bowl West Indies out in the second innings.”There is something for the fast bowlers, but it’s important for us to bowl a decent line and length tomorrow,” he said. “We have to bowl patiently. In the first Test match, we bowled in good areas and we bowled consistently. If we do that, we will be in a good position tomorrow.”

Insider Dean Jones has claimed that Manchester United may loan Harry Maguire to allow for the arrival of Kim Min-jae.

What's the latest on Man United, Kim Min-jae and Harry Maguire?

There is a strong belief that the Red Devils will be looking to upgrade their defensive options in the summer window.

Journalist Florian Plettenberg has stated on Twitter that a central defender is a priority for Man Utd alongside bringing in a new striker too.

According to Corriere dello Sport (via Goal), Napoli's Kim is a big target and could be signed for just £42m in July thanks to his release clause.

While speaking about that rumour on the latest episode of the Chasing Green Arrows podcast, Jones stated that the interest was genuine and claimed that Maguire could be sent on loan to make way for the new defender.

On the links with Kim, he said: "I think there's more substance to this. I think there's definitely something in this. He's obviously got this clause that kicks in – I think it's only a 10-day window that it's live for at the start of July – where it's available for 50 million.

“I mean, they would be stupid if they weren't looking at an opportunity like that to be quite frank. And if the player's keen to get to the Premier League, they've got as good a chance as anybody

"What an unbelievable opportunity to upgrade that defence.

He continued: "Still got to move on Harry Maguire, they've got to figure out a situation around that because you can't have all of these defenders on the payroll.

"There might even be the case, I think, that Harry Maguire ends up going on loan for next season. It wouldn't surprise me if they had to do that, just to shift him on and open up some space in the squad."

How much does Maguire get paid?

It seems quite likely that Maguire could be offloaded this summer. After all, he's not featured that regularly under Erik ten Hag, with just seven starts in the league this term.

There has been talk of a £50m sale this summer but teams might not be willing to pay so much for the Englishman – especially as his wages are so high at £190k-p/w.

A loan, however, would mean Maguire's potential new side wouldn't have to worry about a transfer fee, making his wages more affordable.

And so, this could be the easiest way for United to offload an unwanted player and consequently make space in the squad for someone new like Kim.

أعلن نادي برشلونة تشكيل الفريق لمواجهة سيلتا فيجو في منافسات الدوري الإسباني “الليجا” والمقرر خوضها مساء اليوم السبت.

ويلتقي برشلونة وسيلتا فيجو على ملعب “بالايدوس”، في الجولة الخامسة والعشرين للدوري الإسباني “الليجا”.

ويدخل برشلونة المباراة ورصيده 51 نقطة في المركز الثالث، بينما يحتل سيلتا فيجو المركز السابع عشر برصيد 20 نقطة.

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حراسة المرمى: تير شتيجن.

خط الدفاع: كوندي، أراوخو، كوبارسي، جواو كانسيلو.

خط الوسط: كريستنسين، فرينكي دي يونج، بيدري.

خط الهجوم: لامين يامال، روبرت ليفاندوفسكي،فيتور روكي.

البدلاء: إينيجو مارتينيز، رافينها، بينيا، فيرمين لوبيز، أوريول روميو، جوندوجان، كاسادو، كوشين، هيكتور فورت، مارك جويو.

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The Cricket Association of Nepal, which was suspended by the ICC over government interference, has a good chance at being reinstated following a meeting between prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and ICC chief executive David Richardson

ESPNcricinfo staff04-Sep-2016

The Cricket Association of Nepal, which was suspended by the ICC over government interference, has a good chance at being reinstated following a meeting between prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and ICC chief executive David Richardson.After discussions which took place in Kathmandu on Sunday, it was decided that CAN would form an advisory group to review its constitution then conduct fresh elections as per that constitution.”Nepal is an important member with huge potential. It is important for us to work out a roadmap for its reinstatement,” Richardson said.Although Nepal have been allowed to keep playing in ICC competitions – and had even made a fine debut at Lord’s – their ICC funding had been cut and there has been a leadership vacuum with CAN and Nepal’s National Sports Council in a court battle over who should run cricket in the country.ICC’s chairman of Associates Imran Khwaja, who was also at the meeting, said: “I’m confident everything will be worked out smoothly and the country’s cricket will benefit immensely in the coming years.”

While the Manchester United ownership situation is yet to be resolved, speculation is already rife as to the potential signings that could be the made this summer if the Glazer family are to finally sell up.

There has notably been much talk as to the incomings that could arrive at Old Trafford if Qatari investor Sheikh Jassim is to prove successful in his bid to buy the club, with recent reports in Spain suggesting that the Billionaire banker has drawn up a ten-man shortlist of potential dream targets ahead of next season.

On that list are the likes of Harry Kane, Victor Osimhen and Dusan Vlahovic, while Adrien Rabiot, Frenkie de Jong and Alexis Mac Allister are also among the names mentioned.

Napoli sensation Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is also referenced alongside his teammate Kim Min-jae and Barcelona colossus Ronald Araujo.

Further among those who are on that list of stellar names is Bayern Munich sensation, Kingsley Coman, with United seemingly keen on snapping up a player who has now won a league title in each of his 11 seasons at senior level, across his time in Bavaria, as well as with both Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus.

The Red Devils will likely be hoping that remarkable streak can continue if the £43m-rated Frenchman is to join Erik ten Hag's ranks this summer, with the 26-year-old having reportedly been a target for the club back in the summer of 2020, alongside then-Borussia Dortmund ace, Jadon Sancho.

The fear will be, however, that if Coman is to join United this summer, the 47-cap gem could replicate that the struggles that Sancho – who eventually sealed a £73m switch in 2021 – has endured in recent seasons…

Has Jadon Sancho been a success at Man United?

With the FA Cup final on the horizon, it looks as if Sancho is ending the season with something of a flourish, with the Englishman having contributed two goal involvements in his final two Premier League outings of the campaign.

That being said, however, rarely has the 23-year-old been able to put together a consistent run of form in the side since the start of the 2021/22 season, having recorded a rather disappointing tally of 12 goals and just six assists in 78 games in all competitions to date.

The misfiring "flop" – as described by journalist Jason Soutar – has simply been unable to replicate the scintillating form that he produced during his time with Dortmund, having bagged 114 goals and assists in just 137 games for the German outfit.

As has been evident with other imports from the Bundesliga, making the transition to life in England is not totally straightforward, as shown by the woes of Timo Werner who scored just ten league goals in two seasons at Chelsea, despite bagging 28 league goals in his final season at RB Leipzig prior to joining the west London outfit.

While Coman – who has racked up 121 goal contributions in 267 games at the Allianz Arena – has also proven himself to be a rather "extraordinary" talent in the Bundesliga, as hailed by teammate Thomas Muller, the £284k-per-week asset may also find life difficult if he is to link up with Ten Hag and co.

With Sancho already on "borrowed time" at United – according to club legend Dwight Yorke – the concern will be that a repeat scenario could occur with the addition of the Bayern speedster.

Manchester United still face a waiting game in their search for new owners as 'everything is in the Glazers' hands', according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

What's the latest takeover news involving Manchester United?

As per The Financial Times, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his petrochemicals firm INEOS could perform a 'phased takeover' where all six members of the Glazer family retain shares in the club before being weeded out in the coming years gradually.

The report states that despite fan frustrations over the timeline of any potential deal, no agreement is 'expected imminently' and it may still take some time to get over the line.

Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani is also in the running to buy Manchester United; however, journalist for The Guardian, Jamie Jackson, has delivered an update on his offer to buy the Premier League giants, stating on Twitter: "As I understand it, Sheikh Jassim is still waiting to hear back from Glazers regarding his last bid for Man Utd".

Sheikh Jassim wants to buy 100% of the club while Ratcliffe is keen to buy an initial 69% of Manchester United, as per BBC Sport.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, journalist Romano thinks that the Glazer family still have full control of the destiny of Manchester United.

Romano said: "Both INEOS Group and the Qatari group are still in there and still working on a takeover behind the scenes, but everything is in the Glazers' hands, so we're still waiting."

What next for Manchester United?

Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag will hope his side can recover from the disappointment of their 2-1 FA Cup final to Manchester City last weekend ahead of returning for pre-season following a well-deserved break from action.

The Dutchman will be hopeful of adding some high-profile signings to strengthen his roster, with Chelsea ace Mason Mount and Tottenham Hotspur talisman Harry Kane being identified as key targets, as per The Telegraph.

Football Insider also claim that West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice is someone that is being courted at Old Trafford and it is believed that Manchester United are 'realistic contenders' to sign the England international.

Rice is valued at £100 million by Hammers boss David Moyes and the Red Devils will also need to beat off stiff competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal to secure his services.

Next term, Manchester United will have designs on being able to put together a title challenge; however, matters off the field may have a say on the level of recruitment they can carry out if their ownership debacle is to drag on into the opening stages of the transfer window.

كشفت تقارير صحفية، أن أنطونيو كونتي، المدير الفني الإيطالي، يسعى لخلافة توماس توخيل في تدريب فريق كرة القدم الأول بنادي بايرن ميونخ الألماني.

بايرن ميونخ تلقى هزيمة ثانية على التوالي أمس أمام بوخوم في الدوري الألماني، وابتعد عن صدارة الدوري بفارق 8 نقاط لصالح باير ليفركوزن.

الأمور بين النادي الألماني والمدرب توماس توخيل لم تكن على أفضل حال خلال الفترة الأخيرة، وهو ما قد يدفع العملاق البافاري لإقالة مدربه.

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وحسب ما أفادت صحيفة “بيلد” الألمانية، فإن المدرب الإيطالي صاحب الـ54 عامًا، يتطلع إلى العودة للتدريب من جديد بعد أن رحل عن توتنهام في الموسم الماضي.

ويريد كونتي تجربة الدوري الألماني ويتطلع لقيادة بايرن ميونخ، خاصة وأن النادي البافاري هو الذي يسيطر على الألقاب داخل ألمانيا. حيث يتعطش مدرب إنتر ميلان ويوفنتوس الأسبق للفوز بالألقاب مجددًا، بعدما غابت عنه مع سبيرز.

كريستيان فالك الصحفي بصحيفة “بيلد” الألمانية، أكد بأن بايرن يراقب هانزي فليك، وكذلك هونيس مدرب شتوتجارت الذي اقتحم قائمة المرشحين بشكل مفاجئ.

الرئئيس التنفيذي لـ بايرن ميونخ أعطى دعمه لـ توخيل في الوقت الحالي، لكن مدرب تشيلسي السابق، لا يتمكن من تغيير الأمور، بعد هزيمتين على التوالي.

ويواجه بايرن ميونخ نظيره لايبزيج الأحد المقبل، وفي حالة الخسارة ستتم إقالة توماس توخيل فورًا.