Afghanistan bring in Sediqullah Atal, Noor Ahmad for Bangladesh ODIs

Ibrahim Zadran and Mujeeb Ur Rahman miss out as they are still recovering from injury

ESPNcricinfo staff22-Oct-2024

Sediqullah Atal has six T20I caps to his name•Getty Images

Afghanistan have made two additions to the squad that beat South Africa in Sharjah in September, for the ODI series against Bangladesh at the same venue in November: opening batter Sediqullah Atal and left-arm wristspinner Noor Ahmad come into a 19-man squad. Ibrahim Zadran, who is recovering from an ankle surgery, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, sidelined by a right phalanx (hand) sprain, are not yet fit to play.Atal, who has six T20I caps to his name, has been in top from at the Emerging Teams Asia Cup T20 tournament, with scores of 52, 95 not out and 83. Noor makes a comeback off a stellar Caribbean Premier League performance where he was Player of the Series for his table-topping 22 wickets for St Lucia Kings.Afghanistan Cricket Board chief selector Ahmad Shah Sulimankhil said: “Ibrahim Zadran is currently undergoing rehabilitation and continues to recover from the surgery he recently had. Mujeeb Ur Rahman also remains unavailable due to ongoing treatment.”However, Noor Ahmad is back in the squad, and we have included a promising top-order batter in Sediqullah Atal, who has impressed everyone with his consistent top performances.”Afghanistan play Bangladesh in three ODIs overall, from November 6 to 11, which will serve as part of the team’s build up to the Champions Trophy in February 2025. In their previous assignment, the three ODIs against South Africa, Afghanistan created history with their first series win against an opposition ranked in the top five of the ICC rankings.Afghanistan squad for Bangladesh ODIsHashmatullah Shahidi (capt), Rahmat Shah (vice-capt), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ikram Alikhil (wk), Abdul Malik, Riaz Hassan, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Bilal Sami, Naveed Zadran, Farid Ahmad Malik.
In: Sediqullah Atal, Noor AhmadAfghanistan vs Bangladesh series schedule Nov 6, 1st ODI, Sharjah Nov 9, 2nd ODI, Sharjah Nov 11, 3rd ODI, Sharjah

ديمبلي "ضعفه".. عدد نقاط محمد صلاح في الكرة الذهبية 2025

نشرت صحيفة “ليكيب” الفرنسية عدد النقاط التي تحصل عليها نجم ليفربول، محمد صلاح، في سباق المنافسة على جائزة الكرة الذهبية لأفضل لاعب في العالم لعام 2025.

كان محمد صلاح ضمن قائمة المرشحين لنيل الكرة الذهبية لذلك العام، والتي تضم 30 لاعبًا، حيث حصدها عثمان ديمبلي لاعب باريس سان جيرمان.

اقرأ أيضًا.. 13 إحصائية مجنونة تثبت تعرض محمد صلاح للسرقة في الكرة الذهبية

واحتل لامين يامال لاعب برشلونة المركز الثاني، ويليه فيتينها لاعب باريس سان جيرمان ثم محمد صلاح في المركز الرابع، إلى جانب رافينها لاعب البارسا في المركز الخامس.

وحسبما كشفت صحيفة “ليكيب” الفرنسية، فإن محمد صلاح تحصل على 657 نقطة، في حين أن عثمان ديمبلي حصد 1380 نقطة، مقابل 1059 نقطة لـ لامين يامال و703 لـ فيتينها، و620 نقطة لـ رافينها. نقاط الكرة الذهبية 2025

1- عثمان ديمبلي، باريس سان جيرمان، 1380 نقطة.

2- لامين يامال، برشلونة، 1059 نقطة.

3- فيتينها، باريس سان جيرمان، 703 نقطة.

4- محمد صلاح، ليفربول، 657 نقطة.

5- رافينها، برشلونة، 620 نقطة.

6- أشرف حكيمي، باريس سان جيرمان، 484 نقطة.

7- كيليان مبابي، ريال مدريد، 378 نقطة.

8- كول بالمر، تشيلسي، 211 نقطة.

9- جيانلويجي دوناروما، باريس سان جيرمان، 172 نقطة.

10- نونو مينديز، باريس سان جيرمان، 171 نقطة.

11- بيدري، برشلونة، 124 نقطة.

12- خفيتشا كفاراتسخيليا، باريس سان جيرمان، 123 نقطة.

13- هاري كين، 112 نقطة.

14- ديريزي دوي، باريس سان جيرمان، 74 نقطة.

15- فيكتور جيوكيريس، سبورتينج لشبونة/آرسنال، 56 نقطة.

16- فينيسيوس جونيور، ريال مدريد، 51 نقطة.

17- روبرت ليفاندوفسكي، برشلونة، 49 نقطة.

18- سكوت ماكتوميناي، نابولي، 45 نقطة.

19- جواو نيفيز، باريس سان جيرمان، 40 نقطة.

20- لاوتارو مارتينيز، إنتر ميلان، 37نقطة.

21- سيرهو جيراسي، بوروسيا دورتموند، 25 نقطة.

22- أليكسيس ماك أليستر، ليفربول، 21 نقطة.

23- جود بيلينجهام، ريال مدريد، 21 نقطة.

24- فابيان رويز، باريس سان جيرمان، 20 نقطة.

25- دينزل دومفريس، إنتر ميلان، 20 نقطة.

26- إيرلينج هالاند، مانشستر سيتي، 18 نقطة.

27- ديكلان رايس، آرسنال، 13 نقطة.

28- فيرجيل فان دايك، ليفربول، 8 نقاط.

29- فلوريان فيرتز، باير ليفركوزن/ليفربول، 5 نقاط.

30- مايكل أوليس، بايرن ميونخ، 4 نقاط.  

ANÁLISE: longe do ideal, Flamengo faz jogo seguro em esquema parecido com o de Sampaoli

MatériaMais Notícias

O Flamengo bateu o Coritiba por 3 a 0, no Maracanã, pela primeira rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro. O duelo trouxe uma equipe mais segura do Clube da Gávea, embora ainda esteja longe do ideal. O esquema, inclusive, era muito parecido com o de Jorge Sampaoli.

Presente no Maracanã, o treinador argentino certamente curtiu o resultado, que deu a liderança ao Flamengo. No entanto, percebeu que ainda existem algumas questões na equipe, especialmente na confiança dos atletas.

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BOM JOGO DA DEFESA

Muito criticado nas últimas partidas, o sistema defensivo do Flamengo sofreu pouco contra o Coritiba. É certo que o Coxa aposta muito na velocidade e drible de Alef Manga para construir o ataque, mas a defesa rubro-negra fez a diferença.

+David Luiz sente dores na coxa e é vetado de jogo do Flamengo contra o Coritiba

Wesley foi muito bem na lateral direita e pode ter ganho a posição de vez. Fabrício Bruno e Léo Pereira fizeram jogo seguro, enquanto o destaque ficou por parte de Ayrton Lucas, autor do primeiro gol rubro-negro.

Ao todo, Santos realizou apenas três defesas, nenhuma difícil, e o Flamengo terminou um jogo sem sofrer gols após três compromissos. Vale destacar, também, os 15 desarmes e três finalizações do Coritiba contra a meta do arqueiro.

CONFIANÇA EM FALTA

Apesar de terem sido melhores do que nos últimos jogos, alguns atletas do Flamengo ainda apresentaram nível abaixo. Gerson foi mais ousado e buscou boas jogadas, mas Everton Ribeiro e Cebolinha não foram bem. A verdade é que falta confiança aos atletas.

Confiança também faltava para Gabigol, que fazia jogo ruim até marcar de pênalti e encerrar o jejum que já durava dez partidas. Pedro, seu substituto, precisou de apenas 15 minutos em campo para balançar as redes e finalizar a goleada.

+Flamengo homenageia Denir antes de jogo contra o Coritiba

O resultado foi bom, mas Sampaoli terá muito trabalho para trazer o Flamengo ao seu ideal. A estreia do argentino será nesta quarta-feira, diante do Ñublense, pela Libertadores. O duelo acontecerá às 21h30 (de Brasilia), no Maracanã.

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Same agent as Pickford: Everton hold concrete talks to sign £16m-a-year ace

Still looking to spend big this summer, Everton have now reportedly made contact to sign a Champions League-winning star for David Moyes.

Everton announce Aznou arrival

Resuming their summer business for the first time since welcoming Mark Travers from Bournemouth, Everton officially announced the arrival of young left-back Adam Aznou earlier this week. The former Bayern Munich gem has arrived in a deal reportedly worth around €12m (£10m) with add-ons included and represents an impressive coup by all involved at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Speaking for the first time since putting pen to paper, the 19-year-old told Everton’s official website: “I’m so happy to be here. I’m so proud to be part of this team.

“The project they gave me is really good. The Premier League is the best league in the world so I’m really excited to start. The stadium is really nice. It gives you a good feeling and it’s good for our fans to support us. It’s perfect for us. I just have to say I’m really thankful to be here. I’m really proud so I will give everything in every training session and every game.

“[Moyes] talked with me, he spoke with me about the team and how he wants me. So I decided directly when I spoke with him. I decided really quickly because of the words he gave me. He gave me confidence, so I decided to sign.”

Bayern Munich's Adam Azou on loan at Real Valladolid.

Even after the Bayern Munich youngster, however, Everton are not done there on the transfer front. The Friedkin Group still have money to spend and have reportedly set their sights on welcoming their most impressive addition yet as a result.

Everton hold concrete talks to sign Grealish

As reported by AreaNapoli and relayed by Sport Witness, Everton have now made a serious first approach to sign Jack Grealish from Manchester City this summer after identifying the Champions League winner as a key target.

The England international has looked destined to leave Manchester City for at least a year now and it became clearer than ever that his future lies elsewhere when Pep Guardiola left him out of his Club World Cup squad earlier this summer.

Their new Gordon: Everton set to hold talks over signing big-money PL star

Everton eye sensational transfer for Manchester City’s treble-winning winger

ByWill Miller Jul 30, 2025

City’s trash could quickly become one of Everton’s most prized assets, however. At his best, Grealish played a pivotal part in City’s historic treble win in the 2022/23 campaign and remains a talented serial winner despite recent struggles at the Etihad.

On top of that experience, the £16m-a-year star, who is represented by the same agent as Jordan Pickford, is also a player who starred at international level under Gareth Southgate.

The former England boss told reporters in 2020 after defeat against Belgium: “I thought Jack Grealish had an absolutely outstanding game. Losing Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford, we lose a lot of speed. But I can’t fault the attacking play until the last chance.

“I saw what I knew I would see from Jack, someone with the bravery to play. He took the ball in tight areas, his technique was good, we knew he would buy a lot of free-kicks.”

فيديو | محمد الشيبي يسجل هدفين لـ بيراميدز أمام طلائع الجيش

نجح فريق كرة القدم بنادي بيراميدز، في تسجيل هدفين بشباك طلائع الجيش، خلال المباراة الجارية بينهما حالياً ضمن منافسات بطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز.

ويلتقى بيراميدز مع طلائع الجيش، ضمن منافسات الجولة التاسعة من مسابقة الدوري المصري الممتاز، على ملعب الدفاع الجوي.

وجاء هدف بيراميدز الأول في الدقيقة 42 عن طريق محمد الشيبي، من تسديدة قوية من خارج منطقة الجزاء سكنت الشباك.

طالع أيضاً.. تشكيل بيراميدز أمام طلائع الجيش في الدوري.. مايلي يقود الهجوم

وفي الدقيقة 45+1 أضاف محمد الشيبي الهدف الثاني، بعد هجمة مرتدة وعدة تمريرات انتهت عند الشيبي داخل منطقة الجزاء ثم سدد كرة قوية سكنت المرمى.

بيراميدز دخل اللقاء محتلاً المركز الثامن في جدول ترتيب مسابقة الدوري المصري برصيد 11 نقطة، بينما طلائع الجيش في المركز الثالث عشر برصيد 9 نقاط. هدف بيراميدز الأول أمام طلائع الجيش

هدف بيراميدز الثاني أمام طلائع الجيش 

Darren Lehmann appointed head coach of Northamptonshire

Former Australia coach will join up with club in February after signing two-year contract

ESPNcricinfo staff25-Oct-2024

Darren Lehmann coached Northern Superchargers in the Hundred’s inaugural season•Getty Images

Northamptonshire have appointed former Australia coach Darren Lehmann to take charge at Wantage Road on a two-year contract.Lehmann, 54, succeeds John Sadler, who left his position as head coach in September after Northants were beaten in their Vitality Blast quarter-final. Northants were winless in the County Championship at the time, although rallied to finish fourth in Division Two.Lehmann, who had previously stepped back from some of his coaching work after suffering a heart attack in 2020, will join the club in February after working in a commentary role for ABC during the Australian summer.”Northamptonshire has a great history in our game and I am looking forward to meeting the players and learning about the club and its past and create our own history over the coming months and years,” Lehmann said.”The selling point for me is a group that wants to get better and follow their and the club’s dreams, create memories and play at the highest level possible. I will encourage this on and off the field, as well as open door policy. I’m sure we will have success and fun along the way.”Pre-season will search for the high skill levels that the group possess, and the assistant coaches will drive this until I can get there after our summer. We have excellent coaches who want nothing more than for the players to succeed on and off the field.”Lehmann played more than 100 times for Australia, later coaching them to success in the 2013-14 Ashes. He won the Big Bash League with Brisbane Heat in 2012-13, before returning to the team after his time with Australia, fulfilling the role as assistant coach for their 2023-24 title.He has a wealth of experience in England, having had a long and successful playing career with Yorkshire, later coaching the Headingley-based Northern Superchargers in the first season of the Hundred.Northamptonshire’s CEO, Ray Payne, said: “I am delighted we have been able to secure a new head coach with the history, reputation, skills and knowledge that Darren possesses. It is a real marker in the ground and demonstrates once again, the clubs desire to achieve to its highest level on the field.”From our first conversation with Darren it was clear to see his passion and excitement for the opportunity and his coaching philosophy is something that aligns well with the goals of the club.”With this appointment and David Ripley as head coach of Steelbacks Women, we believe we have strong leadership for both the men’s and women’s Northamptonshire teams and that will be the envy of others and well set for success.”I wish Darren all the best in the role and know he will have the support of the whole club and all of the supporters as we strive for promotion back to Division One of the County Championship and success in both white-ball competitions.”

Crystal Palace now hold strong interest in "gifted" £17m ace, bid planned

Crystal Palace now hold strong interest in signing a “gifted” defender, with a bid currently being planned, according to a report.

Palace looking to bolster defensive options ahead of European campaign

It is still unclear which European competition Palace will be taking part in next season, but they are planning to make one last-ditch attempt to secure a place in the Europa League, and former Everton chief Keith Wyness believes they have a fighting chance.

Wyness said: “The chances are less than 50%, but they’ve got a chance, and I really hope they win. I think they have a case and the Woody Johnson thing can’t have hurt. It does have a bearing on the case because they can say, look, we’ve cleaned up the whole mess with Textor, so please let us go now.”

Johnson, of course, recently bought John Textor’s shares in the club, which Steve Parish will be hoping is enough to win UEFA around, but the situation is complicated, given that the March 1st deadline to change the ownership structure was missed.

"Excellent" £20m forward now open to joining Crystal Palace with talks held

There has been a development in Palace’s pursuit of an attacker…

ByDominic Lund Aug 7, 2025

Regardless of which European competition the Eagles take part in next season, they may need to deepen their squad this summer to cope with the increase in matches, and they have now set their sights on a new target.

That is according to a report from Spain, which states Crystal Palace now hold strong interest in signing Sevilla right-back Juanlu Sanchez, but there could be competition for his signature, with a number of other Premier League clubs also in the picture.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have already agreed a deal with Sevilla, while Everton are also named as potential suitors for Juanlu, who is thought to be valued at a fee close to €20m (£17m).

Sevilla's Juanlu Sanchez in action against Atletico Madrid's Conor Gallagher.

The full-back is expected to make the move to England very soon, and Palace will be hoping he is tempted by a move to Selhurst Park, with an opening bid currently being prepared.

"Gifted" Juanlu could be excellent signing for Palace

Oliver Glasner already has one talented right-back at his disposal in the form of Daniel Munoz, with the 29-year-old putting in some very impressive performances in the Premier League last season, collecting ten goal contributions in 37 outings.

However, there are signs the Sevilla defender could be able to push for a starting spot at Palace, given that he is also a real threat on the front foot, amassing four goals and four assists in La Liga in the 2024-25 campaign.

The 21-year-old, who has been described as “gifted” by reporter Jose Manuel Rodriguez, has also impressed across a number of key metrics over the past year, when compared to other full-backs.

Statistic

Average per 90

Non-penalty goals

0.21 (98th percentile)

Assists

0.21 (85th percentile)

Tackles

2.61 (84th percentile)

Blocks

1.41 (80th percentile)

While it is unclear which competition Palace will be playing in next season, they will be hoping that European football of some description being on offer will give them the edge over the likes of Everton and Wolves in the race for Juanlu’s signature.

Fábio Santos explica estilo de Cuca e coloca duelo contra o Goiás como crucial para moral do Corinthians

MatériaMais Notícias

Fábio Santos é um dos cinco jogadores do elenco corintiano que já trabalhou com Cuca. O novo treinador do Timão acompanhou o crescimento do lateral-esquerdo no São Paulo, em 2004.Por ter conhecimento da metodologia de trabalho do técnico, o lateral destacou o pulso-firme e o alto nível de exigência do novo comandante da equipe.

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+ Fernando Lázaro tem noite desastrosa e leva a pior nota em derrota do Corinthians

– Torcemos para que possa ter uma evolução o mais rápido possível. A gente procurar entender a maneira como ele joga para dar uma resposta positiva dentro de campo. É um cara que cobra bastante, vitorioso em toda sua carreira, e tomara que possa fazer um grande trabalho aqui, nos levar a títulos que são coisas que procuramos a bastante tempo – iniciou o camisa 6.

+ Todos os jogos do Brasileirão você encontra no Prime Video. Assine já e acompanhe o Timão!

Após o duelo contra o Goiás, neste domingo (23), o Corinthians terá uma dura sequência pela frente, tendo decisões contra Remo e Independiente del Valle pela Copa do Brasil e Libertadores, respectivamente, além do Dérbi diante do Palmeiras no Brasileirão.

Para entrar fortalecido nesta sequência de jogos cruciais, Fábio Santos salientou a importância da vitória contra o Esmeraldino para o elenco corintiano retomar confiança. O grupo vem de derrota para o Argentinos Juniors, que resultou na queda de Fernando Lázaro.

+ Veja tabela e a situação do Timão no Brasileirão

– Temos decisões atrás de decisões, e passa por esse jogo do Goiás. É uma postura diferente, quem sabe com vitória, o resultado hoje é o que mais nos importa para voltar a confiança, e aí sim a gente ver lá na frente e não se arrepender do que deixou para trás – concluiu Fábio Santos.

A delegação corintiana viajou na tarde deste sábado para Goiânia. O duelo, válido pela segunda rodada do Brasileirão, acontece no domingo (23), às 19h, na Serrinha.

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موعد والقنوات الناقلة لمباراة النصر والزوراء اليوم في دوري أبطال آسيا 2.. والمعلقين

يلتقي فريق النصر السعودي، اليوم الأربعاء، مع نظيره الزوراء العراقي، ضمن منافسات دوري أبطال آسيا 2 موسم 2025 -2026.

ويحل النصر، ضيفًا على الزوراء العراقي، ضمن منافسات الجولة الثانية من دور المجموعات لمسابقة دوري أبطال آسيا “2” لموسم 2025-2026.

طالع.. “لا أكرهه”.. روني يكشف سبب تفضيله لـ ميسي على كريستيانو رونالدو

ويدخل النصر، باحثًا عن الانتصار الثاني في البطولة بعد الفوز على دوشنبه الطاجيكي بخماسية نظيفة في الجولة الأولى.

وفي الجهة المقبلة، الزوراء يسعى لاستغلال عاملي الأرض والجمهور بعدما استهل مشواره بالانتصار على جوا الهندي بهدفين دون رد.

وسيخوض العالمي المباراة في غياب نجمه البرتغالي كريستيانو رونالدو، الذي فضّل الجهاز الفني بقيادة خورخي جيسوس إراحته لتفادي الإرهاق. موعد مباراة النصر والزوراء اليوم في دوري أبطال آسيا 2

تنطلق صافرة البداية في تمام الساعة التاسعة والربع مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية والعراق، العاشرة والربع بتوقيت الإمارات. القنوات الناقلة لمباراة النصر والزوراء اليوم في دوري أبطال آسيا 2

وتُنقل المواجهة حصريًا عبر قناة beIN Sports HD 2 إلى جانب قناة الكأس 5 كما ستُبث داخل العراق عبر القناة الرابعة العراقية ويمكن متابعتها من خلال تطبيقي TOD TV وbeIN Connect. معلق مباراة النصر والزوراء اليوم في دوري أبطال آسيا 2

ومن المقرر أن تنقل المباراة على قناة بي إن سبورت بصوت المعلق أحمد البلوشي، وقناة الكأس بتعليق منتصر الأزهري.

ويمكنكم مطالعة مواعيد ونتائج جميع المباريات لحظة بلحظة عبر مركز المباريات من هنا.

Derby County now make £1.5m offer to sign "real leader" who Eustace knows

Derby County have been preparing for a tough season by bringing in a number of different-style players. The Rams narrowly survived Championship relegation last season thanks to the February arrival of John Eustace.

After settling the ship at relegation-threatened Blackburn Rovers and turning them into play-off contenders, Eustace made the switch to Derby to help guide them to safety. In order to build on last season’s finish, Eustace has signed a mix of experienced players and up-and-coming talents.

Three young players have come in on loan from teams that will feature in the European competitions this season. Bobby Clark from RB Salzburg, Owen Beck from Liverpool and David Ozoh from Crystal Palace have all arrived at Derby with heaps of potential and even more to prove to their parent clubs.

These loan-signings are a part of Derby’s cost-conscious transfer plans that have also seen four more experienced players, including Rhian Brewster, arrive on free transfers. This frugal business has allowed for bigger spending with the likes of Patrick Agyemang for £5.8 million and another potential new arrival who has worked with Eustace in the past.

Eustace wants Travis reunion with Derby bid submitted

Tuesday afternoon saw Derby make their next move in the transfer market as they submitted an ambitious bid of £1.5 million for Blackburn Rovers captain Lewis Travis. Eustace previously managed Travis during his tenure as Blackburn boss and regularly relied upon him when fit.

Eustace was often full of praise for Travis, and in a game where the midfielder had gotten himself suspended, Eustace still described his performance as “sensational” and praised him as a “real leader”.

Unfortunately, this reunion may have to wait a while longer as the Lancashire Times’ Elliot Jackson has reported that the £1.5 million bid has been rejected as it falls short of Blackburn’s evaluation of Travis. The phrasing of this report does indicate that Blackburn may be open to selling their skipper if Derby are able to offer a price that they deem fair.

Travis is a seasoned player and has survived relegation battles before. He fits the model of player that Eustace seems to want to bring in this summer, but, at only 27 years old, Travis may be the best transfer of the bunch.

Eustace backs experience at Derby

The young loanees have their own merits, but they do lack the experience of regular EFL game time and the stress of a relegation battle. Due to this, Eustace has balanced the squad with a number of experienced players who can lead the team to safety.

Age

EFL Games Played

Travis*

27

248

Weimann

34

482

Batth

34

480

O’Donnell

36

383

Morris

29

290

* Not Yet Signed

If Travis arrives, these five players will have played a monumental 1,883 EFL games between them. Last season, Derby had the oldest average squad age in the Championship with 27.6 years, which has now increased to 28.1 years, just behind newly promoted Wrexham.

Eustace must view the experienced players as instrumental to the club’s survival last season, and so is doubling down on including this profile of player in the squad.

Furthermore, Danny Batth, Andi Weimann, and loanee Owen Beck have all played under Eustace before, so it’s clear that he isn’t taking risks and wants either experienced players or those he knows he can trust. Given this and his past comments about Travis, it’s no wonder that Derby are trying to sign him.

Travis may have the fewest appearances of these five players, but he is the youngest by two years. With almost 250 EFL games under his belt, and potentially another five to ten years of football left in him, Travis is the perfect blend of experience and potential longevity that, if signed, won’t only help Derby this season but in the future.

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