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Everton could well have the heir to Anthony Gordon's position at Goodison Park as they look to further conversations for PSV's precocious talent Isaac Babadi.

What's the latest on Isaac Babadi to Everton?

According to Dutch journalist Rik Elfrink, Everton – alongside Brentford and Eintracht Frankfurt – are interested in the 18-year-old flanker, who has just one year left on his current deal with the Eredivisie outfit.

The Netherlands U18 international is awaiting a new proposal from PSV before assessing his options, and the Toffees who are "working" on a move, will hope to entice the player with the prospect of forging a prominent role in a Premier League squad.

While a valuation has not surfaced thus far, his contractual situation hints that an astute deal could be pulled off this summer, and Everton must now act upon their intrigue as manager Sean Dyche looks to craft a successful future after staving off relegation this term.

Who is Isaac Babadi?

Too long have Everton's movements on the transfer front fallen below the standards demanded by the proud Blues fanbase, having now spent the past two Premier League campaigns battling against the threat of the drop and only escaping the unthinkable in the dying embers.

The appointment of the stoic Dyche was the perfect way to fortify Goodison Park with a sturdy structure, but now the signings taken in must make an emphatic impact to commence a climb up the table.

And while Babadi would be unlikely to bring instantaneous success, his prodigious roots tantalise a career right at the very top, having already recorded 32 direct contributions from 65 outings for the Boeren's respective youth outfits.

This term, he has plundered six goals and five assists from 34 matches across all competitions for PSV's U21 set-up, and considering he is scarcely two months into adulthood, the left-winger is exceeding expectations and will undoubtedly make his first-team debut should he remain in his homeland.

Hailed as a "creative" forward and a "top talent" by Elfrink, he could indeed surpass Gordon's impact in Liverpool, with Everton's homegrown talent playing 78 matches for the side before completing a £45m transfer to Premier League high-fliers Newcastle United in January.

Despite being described as "frightening" by pundit Paddy Kenny, Gordon only scored seven goals and provided eight assists during his time on Merseyside, and with Babadi exhibiting the signs of a prolific future star, he could well transcend Gordon's exploits at the club.

The 22-year-old Magpie has yet to demonstrate his prowess as a creative outlet with regularity – posting an average of only 0.4 key passes this year and one last term, as per WhoScored – and given that he is yet to score more than four times in a single campaign, the wideman's departure might dissipate like dust as the Toffees support are galvanised by a talented teenager in Babadi who could blossom into one of the Premier League's most exciting stars, eclipsing Gordon in the process

Western Australia fought back on the third day in Perth, where they turned a 140-run first-innings deficit into a 135-run lead by stumps

ESPNcricinfo staff19-Nov-2016
ScorecardSam Whiteman scored his third first-class hundred•Getty Images

Centuries to Jonathan Wells and Sam Whiteman gave Western Australia hope on the third day against Tasmania, where they turned a 140-run first-innings deficit into a 135-run lead by the close of play. Wells finished the day unbeaten on 107 and was batting with debutant D’Arcy Short, who was on 29, and their total had moved along to 5 for 275.The morning had started with Tasmania on 7 for 388, but that was effectively 8 for 388 as Alex Doolan, who had gone to stumps on 202, retired hurt overnight after being diagnosed with delayed effects of concussion from a blow to the helmet during his innings. The Tigers added only 14 to their total before being bowled out for 402, with Jason Behrendorff finishing with 5 for 80.Western Australia opener Cameron Bancroft then missed out on the chance to remind Australia’s selectors of his potential as a Test batsman when he was bowled by Simon Milenko for 11. Bancroft had managed only 2 in the first innings and has not posted a half-century in any of his six Sheffield Shield innings this summer.Milenko added the wicket of veteran Michael Klinger, who was caught behind for a duck, and Hamish Kingston chipped in with a couple of wickets to leave Western Australia in serious danger at 4 for 44. But then came a rescue mission from Wells and Whiteman, who put on 166 for the fifth wicket to ensure the Warriors stayed in the match.Wells was given an unusual reprieve on 13 when he was given out by umpire John Ward, who determined that the batsman had edged James Faulkner onto his pad and to slip. However, before Wells had left the field, Ward had second thoughts about his decision and reversed his call, deciding that in fact Wells had not edged the ball.Wells made great use of that chance and went on to score a long-awaited maiden first-class century, in his 39th match, and having debuted for Tasmania back in December 2008. An opening batsman who has often frustrated by not capitalising on his talent, Wells has finally broken through to score a Sheffield Shield hundred at the age of 28.At the other end, Whiteman brought up his third first-class century and perhaps gave Australia’s selectors something else to think about as they ponder wicketkeeping options and whether to persist with Peter Nevill. Whiteman, who played first-class games for Australia A this winter, was eventually lbw to Jackson Bird for 104, having already made 54 in the first innings.

أبدت عدة أندية من الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، اهتمامها بصفقة مميزة من صفوف أياكس أمستردام الهولندي، وفقًا لتقارير صحفية.

وتتطلع أندية آرسنال ومانشستر يونايتد وتشيلسي، لتعزيز مركز حراسة المرمى في صفوفها، على الرغم من تدعيم صفوفها في الصيف.

وتعاقد مانشستر يونايتد مع أندريه أونانا، وضم آرسنال ديفيد رايا، وتشيلسي أبرم تعاقدًا مع روبرت سانشيز.

ويقال إن كلًا من آرسنال ومانشستر يونايتد وتشيلسي مهتمون بالتعاقد مع حارس مرمى أياكس ديانت راماج هذا الصيف.

اقرأ أيضًا | موعد قرعة دور ربع نهائي كأس الاتحاد الإنجليزي اليوم

راماج انتقل إلى أياكس قادمًا من آينتراخت فرانكفورت الصيف الماضي، ووقع عقدًا مع الفريق الهولندي حتى عام 2028.

وظهر راماج البالغ من العمر 22 عامًا، بمستوى مميز مع أياكس، وتلقى 26 هدفًا في 17 مباراة بالدوري الهولندي.

وأفاد كريستيان فالك من “سبورت بيلد” الألمانية، أن آرسنال ومانشستر يونايتد وتشيلسي حريصون على ضم راماج.

وتشير صحيفة “مترو” البريطانية إلى أن راماج يمكن أن ينضم إلى آرسنال ليصبح الحارس رقم 2 مع رايا، في ظل إمكانية رحيل رامسديل.

Russell Domingo has been given the safety of a contract extension until the end of South Africa’s England tour next August

Firdose Moonda26-Oct-20161:44

Firdose: Domingo gets another crack at an ICC event

From having his position as head coach under scrutiny seven months ago, Russell Domingo has now been given the safety of a contract extension until the end of South Africa’s England tour next August. Domingo, whose contract was due to expire at the end of April 2017, will be in charge for the next 13 Test matches and the Champions Trophy in June 2017. Team manager Mohammed Moosajee has been given the same extension.”As part of the domestic cricket review, we are currently evaluating the entire coaching framework in South Africa and the Board believed the best approach at present was to extend the tenure of Mr Domingo until the end of the England tour in 2017,” Haroon Lorgat, the CSA CEO said.”Naturally the performances of the Proteas was a key factor in the Board’s unanimous decision. The recent 1-0 Sunfoil Test Series win against New Zealand and the impressive 5-0 win in the Momentum ODI Series against world champions Australia, resulting in us being the first nation to achieve a clean sweep against them, were noted. In addition, the excellent Proteas discipline and the positive culture throughout the coaching team, the player leadership group and the rest of the players were viewed as exemplary.”The domestic review is separate from the abandoned but soon-to-be resurrected national team review, which was due to take place after South Africa’s World T20 exit. Former national rugby captain Francois Pienaar was the highest-profile person on the four-man panel that was due to begin work in May. When they failed to agree terms with CSA, the committee disbanded and the review was abandoned. However, another process is now underway, which will review the performances of all national teams, which is unconnected from the domestic review that was concluded earlier in the year.Among the domestic review’s recommendations was the formation of an eight-team T20 premier league to revamp the format in the country but, if that suggestion is implemented, it will only happen in the 2017-18 season. It was not known that Domingo’s position was also part of the domestic review panel’s scope; however, there was a pressing need for certainty over Domingo’s future because of the timing of the Champions Trophy.If Domingo’s contract was not going to be renewed at the end of April, South Africa’s new coach would not have enjoyed any game time with the team ahead of the ICC event in England. South Africa do not have any fixtures scheduled between the end of March, when they tour New Zealand, and the England tour in May. As a result, a decision on Domingo had to be made at the earliest opportunity and after South Africa failed to make the final of the Caribbean triangular tournament in June, it was being speculated his time was up.However, Domingo enjoyed the support of Test and ODI captain AB de Villiers and was given the chance to redeem himself in the home series against New Zealand and Australia. A team culture camp preceded those series in which South Africa plotted what they call a new path.Stand-in captain Faf du Plessis also revealed that the coaching staff had been a major part of the discussions over changing the direction and credited them with South Africa’s turnaround. Although they have only climbed to No. 5 on the Test rankings from slumping to No.7 at the end of last summer, they are up to No. 2 in ODIs and have managed that without de Villiers, who is out injured. Importantly, Domingo has embraced the transformation targets and South Africa have unearthed some depth, which has seen them get back on track and earned Domingo a contract extension.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou is seemingly eyeing a move for South Korean starlet, Seong-jin Kang, according to the latest reports.

What's the latest on Seong-jin Kang on Tottenham?

According to the Sunday Mirror (11/06/2023, page 70), the Lilywhites could potentially step up their interest in the promising 20-year-old, with Postecoglou's former club Celtic also in the mix for his signature.

The exciting winger is currently on the books at Korean outfit FC Seoul, where he still has over three years left to run on his existing deal in his homeland.

Who is Kang Seong-jin?

The highly-rated youngster has caught the eye as a result of his displays for both club and country of late, having also scored twice in just two appearances at senior international level, while also racking up ten goal involvements in 57 outings for his current side in all competitions.

Those at N17 may well be hoping that the 5 foot 11 dynamo can replicate the success that his compatriot Heung-min Son has had in north London, with Kang previously stating that he has once labelled himself as "little Son" when meeting ex-national team boss, Paulo Bento.

Stylistically, however, the young left-footer – who typically operates off the right flank – could offer a strong resemblance to another Premier League star in the form of Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, having previously spoken of his desire to learn from the prolific marksman, stating:

"I watch videos of Salah’s routines the day before a game."

That likeness between the pair can already be seen due to their creative prowess from the flanks, with Kang having chipped in with seven assists at first team level to date, while the far more experienced Salah is also an expert provider having contributed 79 assists across all fronts during his time at Anfield.

The two wide men also appear to share the knack for being able to beat a man in attack, with the Korean wizard having averaged 1.8 successful dribbles per game from his six U20 World Cup outings, while the Reds ace averaged 1.3 for that metric in the Premier League in 2022/23 – albeit from 38 appearances.

The younger man will undoubtedly have a way to go to emulate the talent of Salah, although it would certainly be a real coup for Postecoglou if he can find his answer to the former Chelsea and Roma ace.

The 30-year-old has established himself as a leading presence under Jurgen Klopp in recent years after scoring 186 goals in just 305 games for the Merseyside outfit, helping the club to Premier League and Champions League glory since his £34m arrival from Italy back in 2017.

Previously hailed as "sensational" and "one of the best players in the world" by ex-Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger, Salah is certainly a wise player to try and learn from, with the hope being that Kang can follow in the Egyptian's footsteps and becoming a shining light in English football.

علق وائل جمعة مدافع الأهلي السابق، على أداء الفريق أمام يانج أفريكانز التنزاني خلال الشوط الأول من المباراة الجارية بينهما الآن، ضمن منافسات بطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا.

ويستضيف الأهلي نظيره يانج أفريكانز على ملعب استاد القاهرة الدولي، في الجولة السادسة والأخيرة من مرحلة المجموعات للبطولة القارية.

وقال جمعة في تصريحات عبر قناة “بي إن سبورتس”: “أعجبت بفريق يانج أفريكانز، منظمين وعندهم ثقة في إمكاناتهم، وبعض عناصر الأهلي متأثرين بعدم الانسجام، لكن المارد الأحمر يستحوذ ويُسيطر على اللقاء، لكنها سيطرة سلبية”.

وأضاف: “الأهلي يحتاج لتسجيل الأهداف من أجل (البرستيج) وحسم الصدارة، ويانج أفريكانز يلعب دون ضغوط من أجل الاستمتاع”.

طالع | مباشر بالفيديو | مباراة الأهلي ويانج أفريكانز في دوري أبطال إفريقيا

وتابع: “موديست أتيحت له فرصة كان مطلوب منه أن يُسدد مباشرة على المرمى، لكنه فضل التمرير، يانج أفريكانز يبحث عن المفاجأة وقادر على ذلك، وعلى المارد الأحمر أن يزيد اللعب على الأطراف”.

واختتم: “بالنسبة لـ موديست أرى أنه (كفاية عليه كده)، وأن يلعب وسام أبو علي أساسيًا ويُصبح الفرنسي بديلًا له طالما كولر يُصر عليه”.

Hong Kong allrounder Nizakat Khan’s bowling action has been cleared by the International Cricket Council, following remedial work after his action was found to be illegal in July 2015

ESPNcricinfo staff23-Dec-2016

Hong Kong allrounder Nizakat Khan’s bowling action has been cleared by the International Cricket Council, following remedial work after his action was found to be illegal in July 2015 during an ICC World Twenty20 Qualifying match against Nepal.Nizakat underwent a reassessment of his bowling action on December 6 at the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane, where his elbow extension for legspin deliveries was found to be within the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under the ICC regulations. His offspin has not been cleared since he did not bowl it during the assessment.Before the ban, Nizakat had economy rates of 3.67 in ODIs and an impressive 5.30 in five T20Is. He has continued to play for Hong Kong since, averaging 35 in 10 ODIs as a top-order batsman.

كشفت تقارير صحفية إخبارية، عن دخول لاعب آرسنال الإنجليزي، في قائمة اهتمامات نادي برشلونة في الصيف المقبل.

ويسعى نادي برشلونة إلى تعزيز خط الوسط بالتعاقد مع متوسط ميدان آرسنال الإنجليزي بناءً على رغبة رئيس النادي الكتالوني خوان لابورتا.

ويحتل برشلونة المركز الثالث في سلم الترتيب العام للدوري الإسباني لكرة القدم لاليجا، برصيد 58.

اقرأ ايضاً.. آس: برشلونة يميل إلى مرشح محدد لخلافة تشافي.. ومشكلة تعيق الصفقة

وأفادت صحيفة سبورت الكتالونية، بأن نادي برشلونة يرغب في التعاقد مع جورجينيو بهدف تعزيز خط الوسط في الموسم القادم.

وسينتهي عقد الدولي الإيطالي ولاعب آرسنال، جورجينيو، مع النادي الإنجليزي بنهاية الموسم الحالي، وإرتبط اسمه بالانتقال إلى برشلونة خلال الفترة المقبلة.

وتابعت الصحيفة الكتالونية، أنه في حال قدوم جورجينيو إلى برشلونة في الفترة المقبلة سيكون من خلال صفقة مجانية.

A number of Liverpool fans believe that Virgil van Dijk has hinted that the club will be making multiple signings this summer after his recent comments.

What’s the latest Liverpool transfer news?

The Reds endured a pretty poor 2022/23 Premier League season, finishing in fifth, four points outside of the Champions League spots.

With that in mind, Jurgen Klopp and co will desperately want to vastly improve next term and they’ll stand a better chance of doing that with some clever business in the transfer window.

Liverpool have made a good start on that front, completing an initial £35m move for Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton and Hove Albion early on in June.

However, it appears that they aren’t done yet and Van Dijk has essentially confirmed as much when speaking to the press recently.

Indeed, the Dutch defender explained that he was looking forward to the future, with “new players”, plural, coming in this summer.

He said (via The Express): “I still have two years left on my contract and I assume that they [Liverpool] still consider me important for the team. If not, I am sure I would have heard about it.

“My contact with the manager is good and I feel very positive about things again. The way we finished the season motivates me to go into pre-season with the new players who are coming in.”

The quotes were quickly circulated on social media and it’s fair to say a number of Liverpool fans spotted the transfer hint and were left pretty excited by it all. Here are the best Twitter reactions…

The Reds haven’t always been that keen to spend big in the market. Notably, last season when they wanted a new midfielder, Klopp ended up with Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus and he saw just 13 minutes of action before departing.

And after missing out on Jude Bellingham, some fans may have feared the worst…

But VVD’s comments seem to bode well.

Aston Villa are in advanced talks to sign West Bromwich Albion midfielder Rico Richards, according to a recent report from Football Insider.

What's the latest Aston Villa transfer news?

Despite having already completed the signing of Youri Tielemans, Villa are keen to bolster their midfield even further, and they have emerged as potential suitors for Villarreal's Alex Baena, who is said to be valued at €50m (£43m).

Leeds United's Tyler Adams is another option for the Villans following the Whites' relegation from the Premier League, however, the likes of Brighton & Hove Albion, Everton and Nottingham Forest have also enquired about his availability.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain reportedly "expects" to make the switch to Villa Park this summer after leaving Liverpool, and Unai Emery has now been presented with another opportunity to snap up a midfielder on a free transfer.

According to a report from Football Insider, Villa are in advanced talks to sign Richards, who will be available for free upon the expiration of his contract with West Brom at the end of this month.

Talks have progressed well and Emery's recruitment team are confident of securing a full agreement with the 19-year-old, who primarily plays in advanced midfield, but can also play on either wing and up front.

To begin with, the youngster could join the likes of Louie Barry and Aaron Ramsey in the under-21 setup at Villa Park.

Who is Rico Richards?

The starlet has come through the ranks at West Bromwich Albion, making a total of 52 appearances in the Premier League 2, during which time he has registered a respectable six goals and eight assists.

After impressing at youth level, the Englishman was handed one appearance in the Championship last season, though that ten-minute cameo is the only experience he has of first-team football.

As such, the midfielder is likely to be some way off competing for a starting place at Villa Park, but he has certainly caught the eye in the youth setup, being hailed as "splendid" by journalist Joe Chapman after a quality display against Arsenal.

Villa are now in the privileged position of being able to attract top-quality young players, and there is every indication the West Brom youngster is in that bracket, recording nine goal contributions in 19 Premier League 2 games last season.

Given that Richards is available on a free transfer, it is a very low-risk signing, and it is exciting news that a deal is edging closer to completion.