كسر نجم نادي ريال مدريد صمته، وقام برد قاطع على الشائعات التي خرجت من غرفة خلع ملابس الملكي خلال الأيام الماضية، وعن وجود خلاف مع المدرب تشابي ألونسو.
ريال مدريد عاش حالة من التوتر خلال الفترة الأخيرة، وذلك تزامنًا مع هبوط مستوى الفريق وكذلك سوء النتائج.
ولم يستطع ريال مدريد الفوز في آخر ثلاث مباريات لعبها في كافة المسابقات بواقع خسارة ضد ليفربول في دوري الأبطال، ثم تعادلين متتاليين مع رايو فاييكانو وإلتشي بالدوري الإسباني.
لكن ريال مدريد كشر عن أنيابه واستطاع تحقيق انتصار صعب على أولمبياكوس بأربعة أهداف مقابل ثلاثة أمس الأربعاء، ضمن الجولة الخامسة من مرحلة الدوري في دوري أبطال أوروبا.
اقرأ أيضًا.. مارسيلو مشيدًا بلاعب ريال مدريد: وجدت صعوبة كبيرة في مراقبته
وأكد فيديريكو فالفيردي نجم ريال مدريد أن الأمور بخير داخل غرفة خلع الملابس في الفريق الملكي، وأن اللاعبين متحدين أكثر من أي وقت مضى مع ألونسو.
وكتب فالفيردي عبر حسابه الرسمي في “إنستجرام”: ”بعد أسبوع شهد الكثير من النقاشات، أصبحنا أكثر اتحادًا من أي وقت مضى، وجود فينيكس ومبابي أمر رائع، والتواجد في أفضل فريق في العالم وبه التزام هو شرف كبير”.
وأضاف فالفيردي: ”شخصيًا أعمل جاهدًا لاستعادة أفضل مستوياتي، لطالما كان المدرب بجانبي، يدعمني ويبذل قصارى جهده لمساعدتي على مواصلة النمو والمساهمة في الفريق”.
واختتم لاعب الوسط الأوروجوياني: ”ليس الأمر سهلًا دائمًا، لكن الجهاز الفني واللاعبين أكثر اتحادًا من أي وقت مضى”.
Tottenham have set a mammoth price tag for star defender Micky van de Ven amid serious interest from Real Madrid and Liverpool, according to a new report.
Micky van de Ven continues to shine at Tottenham
Van de Ven has been an outstanding presence for Spurs in the opening months of 2025/2026, quickly establishing himself as a key figure under Thomas Frank.
The young defender has combined defensive solidity with a remarkable goal-scoring touch, already finding the net five times across all competitions – a striking return for a player primarily tasked with keeping things tight at the back.
Van de Ven has also scored twice as many goals as any other Premier League defender so far this term, including Arsenal’s highly-praised set piece weapon Gabriel, with the Dutchman involved in all but one of Tottenham’s seven clean sheets this season too.
The 24-year-old’s combination of pace, power and goal threat has made him an indispensable member of Frank’s starting eleven, and his ability to contribute at both ends of the pitch gives Spurs a unique edge.
Van de Ven’s importance to the Lilywhites is nothing new, as he bailed Ange Postecoglou’s high line out time and time again when he was fit and available to take part.
With Cristian Romero out injured and steadily working his way back to match fitness, van de Ven and Kevin Danso have helped to fill the Argentine’s shoes to great effect as Spurs now sit third in the Premier League table.
Tottenham absentee list to face Everton
Problem
Estimated return date
Dejan Kulusevski
Knee
22/11/2025
James Maddison
ACL
01/06/2026
Radu Dragusin
Knee
22/11/2025
Ben Davies
Thigh
23/11/2025
Yves Bissouma
Ankle/Foot
08/11/2025
Cristian Romero
Groin
01/11/2025
Destiny Udogie
Knee
08/11/2025
Dominic Solanke
Ankle
08/11/2025
via Premier Injuries
Van de Ven’s brace against Everton, with both goals coming from set plays, sealed a crucial three points for Spurs last Sunday as they became the first away team to claim victory at the brand-new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Ever since van de Ven’s arrival in north London over two years ago, the Netherlands international has been linked with a high-profile move elsewhere.
Real Madrid have specifically been mentioned as suitors amid their reported search for new centre-backs, so much so that reports suggest Tottenham are prepared to double van de Ven’s salary to keep him away from the Bernabeu.
Spurs are in no immediate danger of losing the centre-half, considering he’s contracted until 2029, and Frank is convinced that he is happy in N17.
That being said, there is always a danger that Real could turn a player’s head, and if they manage to tempt van de Ven, Spurs are apparently clear in their demands.
Tottenham set 'historic' Micky van de Ven price tag as Real Madrid and Liverpool circle
According to reports from Spain, Tottenham have set an ‘historic’ price tag for van de Ven as Real, Liverpool and even Bayern Munich circle for his signature.
It is believed that Spurs want a minimum £88 million for van de Ven, which is described as an ‘historic’ sum and would make him the most expensive defender in football history — eclipsing the £80 million that Man United paid for Harry Maguire in 2019.
Frank’s side are determined to keep hold of him and only a “massive offer” would see him leave, highlighting his growing importance both on and off the pitch.
This valuation could be part of a broader strategy reflecting Tottenham’s ambition and financial muscle, especially following a significant £100 million capital injection by the club’s owners, the Lewis family.
The investment underscores their long-term commitment to strengthening the squad and competing at the highest level, and stopping key stars like van de Ven from leaving will be pivotal as the north Londoners look to kick on from their Europa League triumph in May.
Jhon Arias concedeu entrevista coletiva nesta quinta-feira (7), no CT Carlos Castilho, antes do jogo de ida entre Fluminense e Flamengo, pela semifinal do Campeonato Carioca. Entre outros assuntos, o colombiano falou sobre o retrospecto recente do Tricolor em clássicos, que vem decepcionando. Sob o comando de Fernando Diniz, a equipe acumula seis vitórias, nove empates e 15 derrotas contra rivais.
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– Acho que não tem uma receita diferente. Estamos trabalhando muito. Eu acho que a base aqui é o trabalho. Não tem sido diferente, não vai ser diferente. Infelizmente, por lances do jogo, erros individuais, erros coletivos, perdemos os clássicos. Estamos cientes. O Fluminense não é time para ficar esse tempo sem vencer o clássico. Temos uma oportunidade perfeita para voltarmos a vencer e classificarmos para a final – comentou Arias.
O jogador respondeu sobre o duelo particular com Arrascaeta, meio-campista do Flamengo. Arias elogiou o uruguaio, mas fez questão de destacar que o foco é o tricampeonato do Fluminense e que o adversário é o clube da Gávea, não apenas um atleta.
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– Eu acho que o Arrascaeta é um bom jogador, mas acho que o duelo não é contra ele, é contra o Flamengo. Então, eu acredito muito no meu time, no nosso elenco. Tomara que eu consiga ajudar da melhor forma e que possamos sair vencedores – afirmou o colombiano.
– Estamos encarando a decisão com o Flamengo com a importância e a responsabilidade que sempre encara decisões. Sabemos que são dois jogos difíceis, muito importante para nós. Estamos totalmente focados e fechados para chegarmos da melhor forma. Sabemos que é muito importante para a continuidade da temporada. Chegamos com essa ambição de conseguir o tricampeonato – completou.
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Confira outras respostas de Jhon Arias, do Fluminense, durante a entrevista coletiva desta quinta-feira (7):
– Eu acho que é um cara (Fernando Diniz) que tem mudado meu patamar e o patamar do clube. Passa muito pela mão dele. É um cara que extremamente trabalhador. Que dá prazer de trabalhar junto. Tenho uma admiração e gratidão enorme. Um cara que tento ajudar para ele conseguir o maior sucesso possível. É um cara merecedor.
– O jogo contra o Botafogo é uma lição muito boa para nós. Temos que trabalhar muito. Sabemos que precisamos melhorar algumas coisas que estão faltando no jogo. E como eu falo, estamos nessa procura da nossa melhor versão. O palco contra o Flamengo é o palco perfeito para mostrarmos a força do elenco, do Fluminense. Como eu falei, somos atuais bicampeões e queremos o tricampeonato.
– Minha relação com a Emily (psicóloga do Fluminense) é uma relação ótima. Me ajudou muito desde a minha chegada até aqui. Uma pessoa que sempre que posso enaltecer o trabalho dela. Aqui no clube tem muita gente que trabalha muito fora das câmeras, fora do palco. Mas que são os que carregam o time nos momentos importantes, que não aparecem muito, mas que fazem o Fluminense atingir o lugar que o Fluminense tem atingido atualmente.
Ruben Amorim’s tenure at Manchester United has finally shown glimpses of lift off over the last couple of weeks, with the first-team squad now adapting to the demands of his 3-4-2-1 system.
Ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, his future at Old Trafford was massively up in the air, especially after only being able to register a 15th-place finish in the Premier League last season.
However, he maintained the backing of the board, with such a decision now proving to be the right one, especially if their recent run of form is anything to go by.
The Red Devils remain unbeaten in each of their last five outings, winning three in a row in the process, leading to the 40-year-old claiming the division’s Manager of the Month award.
However, one player who joined the club during the off-season has somewhat struggled to make the desired impact in recent weeks, leading to question marks around his future.
What former Man Utd players have made of Sesko’s start at the club
Benjamin Sesko joined United in a £74m transfer from RB Leipzig, with the fanbase having real expectations on the centre-forward to change their fortunes in the final third.
The Slovenian has already featured in 11 league outings to date, but has only managed to find the net twice, failing to score in any of the last four matches in the Premier League.
Given his lack of goals, questions have been asked about the 22-year-old’s role at Old Trafford, with many former players voicing their concern over his struggles in England.
Former right-back and now pundit, Gary Neville, spoke about Sesko early this month and gave an honest review on the youngster’s start to life at the club.
The 50-year-old stated: “The jury is out. He’s well off it compared to the other summer signings Manchester United made up front, like Cunha and Mbeumo.
“He looks awkward. He had a couple of good opportunities against Forest, but his touch wasn’t quite right. For £80 million, you can say he’s young and settling in, but you still want to see a bit more.”
He wasn’t the only former Red Devils first-team member to speak out on the striker’s lack of form at present, with Peter Schmeichel also questioning the big-money transfer.
The former goalkeeper said: “You spend £70 million-plus on Sesko, when we don’t have the number six we should have, and there’s the goalkeeping position as well.
“Why did we bring someone in that we didn’t need? Because the head of recruitment [Christopher Vivell] comes from Leipzig and he’s got to make a mark.”
However, Wes Brown has jumped to Sesko’s defence in the last couple of weeks, with the Englishman offering a more open-minded view on his early months in Manchester.
He claimed that: “The quality in wide areas is very good now, so this season can be a positive one for Manchester United. I think Sesko has all the attributes to score plenty of goals for Manchester United. He is mobile, good in the air and with his feet, so it all bodes really well for the club.”
If he is to reach the heights many anticipated earlier this summer, he will definitely need time to adapt to the demands of the Premier League, with Amorim needing to show patience in the talisman.
The United star who’s becoming INEOS’ worst signing
Despite Sesko needing time to prove his worth at United, the same can’t be said about numerous other talents who were brought to the club by INEOS in recent years.
Manuel Ugarte was signed for a reported £50m from PSG last summer, but his move to Old Trafford has fallen way below the expectations many had upon his arrival.
The Uruguayan was seen as the perfect ball-winning option at the heart of the side, but he’s struggled to cement his place in the starting eleven under Amorim.
It’s evident that the manager currently doesn’t trust the 24-year-old at present, with the boss currently selecting 33-year-old Casemiro ahead of him in the pecking order.
Given his tally of just two starts in the league throughout 2025/26, it would be a surprise to no one if he was sold in January, with the club needing to recoup as much of their investment as possible.
However, he might not be alone in that aspect, with forward Joshua Zirkzee another player who has struggled with the expectations after his own move 18 months ago.
INEOS forked out a reported £36m for his signature last summer, but the Dutchman has massively struggled to adapt to life in the Premier League.
The 24-year-old featured in 49 matches across all competitions last season, but was only able to register a measly tally of seven goals – an average of one goal every seven games.
This season has been a new low for the Dutchman, with the attacker only making four appearances in the league under Amorim – none of which have been from a starting position.
During those outings, he’s only featured for a combined total of 82 minutes, with the likes of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha ahead of him in the pecking order.
His struggles may be down to his own confusion, with Zirkzee even stating that he sees himself as a 9.5, often liking to drop deeper and affect the player – with the manager’s system just not suiting his playstyle.
Joshua Zirkzee – PL stats (2024/25)
Statistics (per 90)
Tally
Games played
32
Goals & assists
4
Pass accuracy
72%
Shots taken
1.8
Chances created
0.8
Dribble success
38%
Aerials won
29%
Times dispossessed
2.8
Stats via FotMob
His performances have unfortunately fallen way below what many expected last summer, leading to one analyst dubbing him as “terrible” after being hooked before half time against Newcastle United.
Given his lack of impact, there’s no denying that his move to Old Trafford has been a failure, with the board desperately needing to offload him in the upcoming window.
Whilst Sesko has had his own doubters in recent months, Zirkzee is on another level in terms of failures at the club – potentially going down as one of their worst dealings in the last couple of years.
Their own Anderson: Man Utd to make £53m bid to sign "world-class" CM
Manchester United are set to make a January move for another top-level central midfielder.
Enquanto os bastidores do Corinthians fervem, a equipe apresenta um futebol apático dentro de campo. O time comandado por António Oliveira foi derrotado pelo Bragantino por 1 a 0, fora de casa, e segue sem vencer no Campeonato Brasileiro.
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Após a partida em Bragança, Augusto Melo, presidente do clube, cobrou publicamente uma resposta dos jogadores em campo e afirmou que vai corrigir os problemas internos do Timão. A frase é um claro recado a Rubens Gomes, o Rubão, diretor de futebol do Corinthians.
Nas últimas semanas, Rubão se distanciou de Augusto Melo e vem tendo sua posição contestada nos bastidores do Parque São Jorge. A última grande crise envolvendo o cartola foi a troca pública de acusações com Romeu Tuma Júnior, presidente do conselho deliberativo do Timão.
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Na ocasião, Rubão afirmou que Tuma “criou um governo paralelo dentro do clube”, em uma suposta movimentação para derrubar o diretor de futebol do cargo.
Essas divergências internas vem afetando o desempenho do Corinthians dentro das quatro linhas. Eliminado na fase de grupos do Paulistão, o Timão possuí o pior aproveitamento entre as equipes da Série A em 2024 e já passou por uma troca de treinador no início de temporada. No Brasileirão, não venceu (e nem marcou gols) após três partidas, e deve acabar a rodada na zona de rebaixamento da competição.
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Buscando reecontrar o caminho das vitórias, o Corinthians volta a campo contra o Argentinos Juniors, fora de casa, pela terceira rodada da fase de grupos da Copa Sul-Americana.
يبدأ منتخب مصر رحلته في بطولة كأس العرب 2025 بمواجهة قوية أمام نظيره الكويتي، في افتتاح مشوارهما بدور المجموعات، حيث يلتقي الفريقان على ملعب البيت ضمن الجولة الأولى من منافسات البطولة.
وينافس المنتخبان في المجموعة الثالثة التي تضم إلى جانبهما منتخبي الإمارات والأردن، في النسخة التي تستضيفها قطر خلال الفترة من 1 حتى 18 ديسمبر الجاري، وسط ترقب عربي كبير لمباريات الدور الأول.
طالع أيضا .. فيديو | منتخب مصر يبدأ مشواره في كأس العرب بالتعادل مع الكويت
ويدخل منتخب مصر اللقاء بطموحات عالية لتحقيق بداية مثالية تحت قيادة المدرب حلمي طولان، الذي يطمح إلى وضع فريقه على الطريق الصحيح مبكرًا والاقتراب من حصد بطاقة التأهل إلى الأدوار الإقصائية.
في المقابل، يخوض المنتخب الكويتي المواجهة بروح معنوية مرتفعة بعد تأهله من الملحق، ساعيًا لتقديم اختبار قوي أمام مصر وإثبات قدرته على المنافسة، في مباراة ينتظرها الجمهور العربي بشغف كبير.
طالع أيضًا | القنوات الناقلة لمباراة مصر والكويت اليوم في كأس العرب موعد مباراة مصر والكويت في كأس العرب 2025
تنطلق المباراة اليوم الثلاثاء 2 ديسمبر 2025، عند الساعة 4:30 عصرًا بتوقيت القاهرة، و5:30 مساءً بتوقيت مكة المكرمة والكويت.
ويُمكنكم متابعة أحداث مباريات اليوم لحظة بلحظة من مركز المباريات من هنـــا
Chamari Athapaththu looms as a key figure as the joint-hosts look to kickstart their tournament
Andrew Fidel Fernando10-Oct-20252:46
Preview: Can Athapaththu dismantle England’s plans?
Big picture: Sri Lanka eye another World Cup upsetIn 18 completed games against England, Sri Lanka have won only once. But that one win was worth 18 at least. Sri Lanka’s victory over England in the 2013 World Cup wasn’t just the upset of that particular tournament, it was a vital staging post in the march of women’s cricket on the smaller of these two islands.Without that last-ball win at Brabourne, Sri Lankan women’s cricket would not be where it is now. Shashikala Siriwardene, Sri Lanka’s captain at the time, remembered it this way: “Our lives and our cricket changed with that match. It started with that game. We actually didn’t celebrate massively. We shouted a little bit in the dressing room, and the coach said a few words. And then we just went to our rooms. But I couldn’t sleep! I was up most of the night remembering all the little things in that match, and the big moments. I was overjoyed. It was only the next day that I got a little sleep. I think that happened to a lot of the others as well.”Since that match, England have won 10 ODIs against Sri Lanka on the bounce. There is no question who the favourites are on Saturday. England, additionally, have humbled South Africa, and eased past Bangladesh already in the tournament. Sri Lanka have one point from a washout against Australia, but lost their tournament opener to India in Guwahati.England have surmised that while Sri Lanka have more batting weapons now than they used to have, their best chance of securing victory is to dismiss Chamari Athapaththu cheaply. England opener Tammy Beaumont said as much on the eve of the match: “Chamari will certainly be the one we’ll be desperate to get out. It’ll be really well planned for.” Athapaththu is no stranger to being one of the most-analysed players by oppositions, having been such a singular star for Sri Lanka for a decade.And yet it feels accurate. If Sri Lanka are to topple England, it feels almost inescapable that Athapaththu will have to play a role. England, though, have a bowling attack brimming with confidence. They decked South Africa for 69 all out in their tournament opener, then restricted Bangladesh for 178 in their next game. England’s slow bowlers have been doing the damage. Finger-spinners Linsey Smith, Sophie Ecclestone, and Charlie Dean have 14 wickets between them, in two matches.Form guide:England: WWLWL LLLWW (last five matches, most recent first) Sri Lanka:In the spotlight: Heather Knight and Inoka RanaweeraIn 11 innings against Sri Lanka, Heather Knight has three half-centuries, and an average of 50. In Sri Lanka, her returns are even better – 208 runs, four not outs, and an average of 52.00. She hasn’t batted on the island since 2019, though. Sri Lanka will be aware that Knight comes in to this match with some runs, having top-scored against Bangladesh with 79. Her vast experience and success in Asia is daunting.Athapaththu may dominate opposition bowler’s minds ahead of a match against Sri Lanka, but left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera will have plenty of airtime in the batting discussions. In Sri Lanka’s first match, she took three wickets in one over to leave India 121 for 5, before they recovered (a theme of this World Cup so far). She finished with 4 for 46 in that match. If the Khettarama track takes turn – which it is likely to do – she will be difficult to handle again.Pitch and conditions: Spin, swing… and rain?It has been drier in the last few days in Colombo, but the forecast is again for showers, which is normal for this time of year. Expect another track on which there will be turn. But the humidity at this time of year also makes for great swing-bowling conditions.Team news: Hasini to open for SLEngland could stick with a winning XI for the third game running.England: (possible) 1 Tammy Beaumont, 2 Amy Jones (wk), 3 Heather Knight, 4 Nat Sciver-Brunt (capt), 5 Sophia Dunkley, 6 Emma Lamb, 7 Alice Capsey, 8 Charlie Dean, 9 Sophie Ecclestone, 10 Linsey Smith, 11 Lauren BellSri Lanka have been trying Hasini Perera as opener rather than Vishmi Gunaratne. They will likely retain that order for this match.Sri Lanka: (possible) 1 Hasini Perera, 2 Chamari Athapaththu (capt), 3 Harshith Samarawickrama, 4 Vishmi Gunaratne, 5 Kavisha Dihari, 6 Nilakshika de Silva, 7 Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), 8 Sugandika Kumari, 9 Achini Kulasuriya, 10 Udeshika Prabodhani, 11 Inoka RanaweeraStats and trivia Although she hit an important 62 in that 2013 win against England, Athapaththu’s numbers against this opposition are modest. She hasn’t hit another half-century against them in 13 other innings. One of Knight’s two half-centuries in Sri Lanka came at Khettarama. She strikes at 80.62 in the country, up from a career strike rate of 72.45. Although Sri Lanka have never beaten England in an ODI series, they did win a T20I series 2-1 in England in 2023. Quotes”I think you can never write off Chamari at all. We’ve been on the tough end of it a couple of times over the last few years, particularly when Chamari came to England. She played a couple of amazing innings. But I think over the last few years there’s probably a few more [players] that we’ve started to talk about. There’s certainly a lot more depth to that team that can bat around someone like Chamari.”England opener Tammy Beaumont says Sri Lanka’s batting isn’t all about Athapaththu any more
AZ Alkmaar striker and former Tottenham golden boy Troy Parrott has been linked with a return to the Premier League, but could Spurs take the plunge and re-sign the young star once tipped to emulate Harry Kane?
Parrott has emerged as one of Europe’s most in-form strikers this season, with his prolific displays for AZ and heroic performances for the Republic of Ireland catapulting him back into the Premier League spotlight after rebuilding his career in the Netherlands.
The 23-year-old Dubliner has enjoyed a sensational campaign in the Eredivisie, demonstrating the clinical finishing and all-round game that once made him Tottenham’s most exciting academy prospect.
Parrott started the season in blistering fashion, netting ten goals in his opening seven appearances across all competitions before a knee ligament injury disrupted his momentum at the end of August. Since returning to action, he’s added three more, taking his tally to 13 strikes in just 14 matches this term — one of the best records in Dutch football.
However, it is his recent international exploits which have truly captured attention across Europe.
In November’s World Cup qualifying double-header, Parrott delivered two performances that will live long in Irish football folklore. He scored both goals in a stunning 2-0 victory over Portugal, before producing an even more dramatic display against Hungary.
His hat-trick, including a 96th-minute winner, secured a miraculous 3-2 victory in Budapest and booked Ireland’s place in the World Cup play-offs.
This is a far cry from his spell at Spurs, where he ultimately failed to break into the first-team after successive loan spells in England’s lower tiers. Disappointing stints at Millwall, Ipswich Town, MK Dons and Preston North End yielded just 13 goals in 102 appearances, with Parrott making the bold decision to move permanently to the Netherlands.
Initially joining Excelsior on loan, where he rediscovered his confidence with 17 goals in 32 games, he secured a permanent transfer to AZ in the summer 2024 for nearly £7 million.
The move has proven transformative. Last season, Parrott scored 14 goals in 28 Eredivisie matches, including a stunning four-goal haul in a 9-1 demolition of Heerenveen. His performances helped propel AZ to fifth whilst establishing himself as the league’s joint third-highest scorer.
Troy Parrott’s best performances in the Eredivisie this season
Match Rating
AZ 4-1 FC Groningen
8.83
AZ 4-1 FC Utrecht
8.40
Ajax 0-2 AZ
7.76
FC Volendam 2-2 AZ
7.19
AZ 1-5 PSV Eindhoven
6.66
via WhoScored
Now, with Parrott in the form of his life, Premier League sides are considering a move.
Tottenham stance on re-signing Troy Parrott amid buy-back clause update
West Ham are among Parrott’s suitors ahead of the January transfer window, and AZ are poised to demand nearly quadruple what they paid for the forward — having slapped a £26 million price tag on his head.
This is now backed up by GiveMeSport and reliable journalist Ben Jacobs, who also share the odds of Parrott re-joining Tottenham.
Unfortunately, for those who’d be keen to see the number nine back at N17, it is bad news.
GMS report that a Tottenham return for Parrott is ‘off the cards’, and it is believed that the north Londoners did not insert a buy-back clause in the deal which saw him join AZ last year. That being said, they do have a 20 per cent sell-on clause, so Thomas Frank’s side could get a decent seven-figure windfall via the likes of West Ham or Fulham if either side manages to strike an agreement.
Spurs’ disinterest in bringing Parrott back comes despite their hunt for a striker.
Dominic Solanke has suffered with injury issues this season, playing just 49 minutes all season, and the England international is apparently set to miss their upcoming clashes against Arsenal and PSG (The Athletic).
Meanwhile, Richarlison has struggled for form, and reports in Italy suggest Roma are eyeing a move for Mathys Tel amid his desire to leave Spurs in January.
Fabio Paratici and Johan Lange — Tottenham’s co-sporting directors — are prioritising the signing of a centre-forward, with Al-Ahli’s Ivan Toney believed to be a top target, among others.
However, going by this latest update, Spurs’ potential new striker won’t be Parrott despite his transformation abroad.
كشفت شبكة سكاي سبورتس منذ قليل، عن وجود بعض التطورات الجديدة المتعلقة بشأن مصير مشاركة محمد صلاح، نجم نادي ليفربول، خلال مباراة فريقه أمام إنتر ميلان في دوري أبطال أوروبا.
محمد صلاح يثار الكثير من الجدل حوله خلال الساعات الأخيرة، وذلك عقب التصريحات النارية التي أدلى بها عقب نهاية مباراة ليفربول وليدز يونايتد بالدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.
وكان محمد صلاح بديلًا طوال هذه المباراة والتي انتهت بالتعادل الإيجابي 3-3 ، حيث صرح الدولي المصري عقب نهاية المباراة أنه غير سعيد بوضعه مع ليفربول.
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وأكد محمد صلاح انهيار علاقته بمدرب نادي ليفربول، آرني سلوت، وبأنه لم يتم احترامه قياسًا بما قدمه للريدز طوال السنوات الماضية، وأن هناك شخصًا كذلك لا يريده في النادي الإنجليزي.
وبناءًا على تلك التصريحات ورد أن ليفربول يفكر بشكل جدي في معاقبة محمد صلاح على ما قاله واستبعاده من مباراة إنتر ميلان في دوري الأبطال، والتي سوف تلعب يوم غدًا الثلاثاء ضمن مرحلة الدوري من المسابقة.
لكن سكاي أفادت، أن محمد صلاح قد وصل إلى تدريبات ليفربول صباح اليوم الإثنين ، وذلك من أجل الانضمام لبقية زملائه استعدادًا لمباراة إنتر ميلان.
وأوضحت الشبكة، أن ليفربول سيتدرب ظهر اليوم الإثنين استعدادًا لمباراة إنتر ميلان، قبل أن يتحدث سلوت بعد ذلك أمام وسائل الإعلام للحديث عن قضية محمد صلاح.
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Slot expects "aggressive" Leeds vs Liverpool
Despite Wednesday night’s timid draw against Sunderland at Anfield, Arne Slot was in good spirits ahead of Liverpool’s next game against Leeds United this weekend. The Reds will be looking to stretch their mini-unbeaten run to three games in the same week, but must also get back to winning ways after Wednesday.
On paper, a trip to newly-promoted Leeds looks routine and once upon a time it was exactly that for the Reds. Those days, for the time being, are gone, however, and the Premier League champions are now set to square off against a side who could physically outmatch them once again.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Slot admitted that he expects to face an “aggressive” Leeds side: “Yesterday I looked at Leeds v Chelsea and I thought I saw a Liverpool game; Chelsea conceding a set-piece and for the third goal making a big, big error where they conceded a goal from. [It was] very difficult for them.
“Either Leeds went very aggressive to one-v-one or they went to a low block and it was really hard to create chances. It’s not only difficult for us, that playing style, it’s difficult for many teams – including us.”
It’s been the story of Liverpool’s season so far. Whenever they’ve encountered physicality, the Premier League champions have simply been bullied.
Something had to change and that has seen Mohamed Salah sacrificed. The struggling Egyptian has not started either of Liverpool’s last two games and reports suggest he could yet leave the club in 2026.
Galatasaray ready to launch Salah bid
According to reports in Spain, Galatasaray are now ready to launch their bid to sign Salah next year. The Turkish giants are looking to take full advantage of the winger’s situation and will reportedly aim to beat clubs in Saudi Arabia to his signature.
Whether Liverpool are willing to sell Salah remains to be seen, though. The Anfield icon only signed a new two-year deal last season, which is set to expire in 2027, but they must ask themselves if he is now past the peak of his powers.
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Former centre-back, turned Sky Sports pundit, Jamie Carragher certainly believes that’s the case, recently saying: “The catalyst for Liverpool at the very start of the run in 2018 with Jürgen Klopp was Alisson, Van Dijk and Salah.
“Alisson’s injured a lot now, he doesn’t play so much. But you watch Van Dijk now, not the same player, and Mo Salah looks like his legs have gone.”
The 33-year-old will be desperate to prove Carragher wrong and make his £21m-a-year contract worthwhile even if that is to be from the bench following Slot’s recent ruthlessness.
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