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While Daniel Levy has hardly been the most popular figure at Spurs over the years, if there’s one thing the club’s chairman has proven, is that he’s a very tough negotiator.

His work in the transfer market has seen some mixed success, but when it’s come to offloading players, his desire to drive a hard bargain and get the absolute best out of a deal has seen the Lilywhites profit massively – not least from forgotten man Kevin Wimmer.

After watching him make his first Premier League start against Crystal Palace, then Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino raved about what Wimmer could bring to the table.

He said: “He is like Vertonghen but younger. You can see he (Wimmer) is very calm, he has a very good left foot. He is very strong, a nice person. He has a lot of attributes. He is very young and for that we signed him.

“We are sure that Kevin can do well. He had the possibility to play in different games – maybe not as much as he expected – and he was good. He showed the quality and his teammates trust him.”

Sadly for Wimmer and Spurs, things didn’t quite work out the way they would have wanted.

Just a few years after joining, the Austrian joined Stoke City for a reported fee of around £18m, with the centre-back barely making a genuine mark on the Spurs first-team in his time in north London.

He made just 31 appearances for the club before his switch to Stoke, and from then on, things have just gone from bad to worse for the defender.

After dropping completely out of favour with the Potters – so much so that the 28-year-old even started playing more regularly for the club’s U23s – Wimmer was allowed to join German second-tier side Karlsruher on loan.

And then, last summer, it was revealed that the big central defender had had his contract at Stoke terminated, and he has since joined returned home to his native Austria to play for Rapid Vienna.

It’s been a huge fall from grace for the Austria international, but one that surely has Levy laughing all the way to the bank.

To get a fee of £18m for him, and now for Wimmer to be worth just £720k as per Transfermarkt, speaks volumes about the kind of backroom work that the Spurs chief did when cashing in on him.

Make no mistake about it, given Pochettino’s hype about him, and just how few games he ended up playing for Spurs, Wimmer was a disaster in north London.

But he’s been even worse since leaving the Lilywhites, and that just says it all. Levy played an absolute blinder in cashing in on him at the best time.

Meanwhile, Tottenham have been handed a boost in their chase for this star…

Tottenham Hostpur have entered into negotiations over a deal to bring Gleison Bremer to the Premier League this summer.

What’s the talk?

That’s according to a report by Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sport (via Sport Witness), who claimed that Tottenham’s transfer team have recently travelled to Italy in order to begin talks with Torino regarding the transfer of the centre-back, with initial contact thought to have already been made by the north London club.

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The report added that Fabio Paratici has identified the 25-year-old as a transfer target due to the Brazilian possessing characteristics which make him well-suited to Antonio Conte’s style of football. It is also claimed that Torino themselves would be willing to part with Bremer for a fee in the region of €50m (£41.5m).

Big coup for Spurs

Bremer has been in remarkable form for Torino this season, with the centre-back’s performances reported to have caught the eye of the likes of Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal. Therefore, it is clear to see that it would be a big coup for Spurs if Paratici is able to get a deal over the line for the 25-year-old this summer.

Indeed, over his 29 Serie A outings this term, the £27m-rated defender has been imperious in the heart of Ivan Juric’s backline, helping his side to keep eight clean sheets, in addition to making 3.4 interceptions (the most in the league), 1.4 tackles and 3.9 clearances and winning 6.7 duels per game.

The £53k-per-week Brazilian has also chipped in for his team going forwards, bagging three goals and providing one assist, along with making 36.7 passes, playing 2.8 long balls, completing 0.6 dribbles and taking 0.9 shots per match.

These returns have seen the 6 foot 2 centre-back average a breathtaking SofaScore match rating of 7.18, ranking him as the third-best defender in all of Serie A.

As such, it is clear to see that Bremer would make a fantastic addition to Conte’s current options at the back, leading us to believe that Paratici simply must do everything in his power to try and get a deal for the Torino titan over the line this summer.

AND in other news: “I can say…” – Italian journalist drops huge Spurs transfer claim, Conte will be fuming

Former RB Leipzig manager Jesse Marsch is a ‘genuine candidate’ to replace Marcelo Bielsa as Leeds United manager, according to journalist Phil Hay.

The Lowdown: Marsch linked with Leeds job

On Thursday, a report claimed that the Whites see Marsch as their ‘first choice’ candidate to come in for Bielsa this summer, should the Argentine choose to leave.

The current Leeds manager’s current deal expires at the end of the season, following what will be four years in the job by that point, with no agreement to extend his stay coming to light yet.

Marsch is currently a free agent after being sacked by Leipzig back in December, following a disappointing spell at the Bundesliga club.

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The Latest: Hay confirms links

Taking to Twitter shortly after the news of Leeds’ interest in Marsch broke, Hay backed up the claim, saying he is definitely someone Andrea Radrizzani is eyeing:

“A genuine candidate if the club look for a new head coach this summer, in part because his tactical style would not be a massive deviation.”

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The Verdict: Strong contender to come in

While Marsch has to be judged for a poor stint at Leipzig, his overall managerial career to date suggests he would be a good replacement for Bielsa.

He got RB Salzburg playing some entertaining, high-octane football during a spell that led to two Austrian Bundesliga titles, and he got plenty out of a young and emerging Erling Haaland.

As Hay alludes to, the similarity in style to Leeds means his appointment would make sense, with the American known for his intense pressing system.

At 48, Marsh is nearly 20 years younger than Bielsa and could breathe new life into the squad, although the idea of the latter extending his stay for another year would likely go down well with most Whites fans, given the job he has done and the popularity he still has.

In other news, Leeds could have one player available against Manchester United. Find out who it is here.

After what has been a frustrating start to life at Aston Villa, Leon Bailey now deserves the opportunity to receive a run of regular games in Steven Gerrard’s side.

With nine matches left in the Premier League season, the Villans will be looking to finish the campaign as strongly as possible in order to secure their first top-half finish at this level in 11 years.

Furthermore, Gerrard will be keen to see the season draw to a positive close in order to lay down foundations to build upon for next season, with the West Midlands club possibly investing heavily once again.

Having been one of last summer’s big-money transfers when sealing a £25m move from Bayern Leverkusen, Bailey’s place is by no means secure but, amid injury issues, the Jamaican now deserves the chance to improve his status in the pecking order.

Bailey deserves his chance

The 24-year-old has only made 14 appearances in the Premier League, with just four starts, in which time he has scored once and set up two goals. However, during his time at Leverkusen, the Jamaica international scored 39 goals and set up another 26 in 156 appearances, an average of one goal contribution every 2.4 matches.

At 24, the winger has bags of experience, having played in both the Champions League and Europa League, also racking up 119 Bundesliga appearances, so there is no doubt that he can still be a huge asset for Gerrard’s side.

Indeed, after scoring in a 4-1 win over Hoffenheim in January 2018, his then-manager Heiko Herrlich gushed: “Leon Bailey can do anything at the moment.”

Last summer, the Jamaican wasn’t the only winger to join the West Midlands club, as Emi Buendia became the club’s record-signing when joining from Norwich City for a whopping £38m. Unfortunately for the Argentine, there hasn’t yet been much evidence of that fee being justified, with the 25-year-old scoring just twice and supplying four assists in 28 appearances.

The addition of Philippe Coutinho on loan from Barcelona has made a huge difference, with the Brazilian already doubling Buendia’s goal tally, having scored four goals in just ten Premier League appearances for the club thus far.

Coutinho’s place in the team is guaranteed but Bailey could certainly pip Buendia to a regular starting spot for the remainder of the campaign. However, if the 24-year-old is to succeed in doing so, he must prove to his manager that he’s fit and ready to start matches in order to show him and the Villa fans what he can do.

A strong conclusion to the campaign should certainly get Bailey’s spell in the West Midlands back on track.

In other news: Aston Villa open transfer talks over 105-goal machine, Gerrard will be buzzing

Newcastle United have already made plans for the summer transfer window, according to The Chronicle’s Lee Ryder. 

The lowdown

Newcastle are working to secure Premier League survival and then proceed with the long-term project of new owners PIF. Their goal is to have eventually have the Magpies competing for the biggest honours in football.

The club spent just under £92m on new arrivals during the January transfer window, comfortably the highest outlay in the English top flight last month.

However, three of their four permanent signings perhaps shouldn’t be characterised as ‘long-term’, with Dan Burn, Chris Wood and Kieran Trippier all 29 or older and only signing two-and-a-half year contracts.

The latest

In an article for The Chronicle, Ryder wrote that figures in the Newcastle boardroom have told the publication that “plans are already in place for the summer in terms of signings”.

The journalist then tweeted a link to that article, with the additional comment of: “Newcastle set for great escape and sources predict exciting summer window”.

The verdict

What kind of players might Newcastle go after?

They are expected to reignite their interest in a number of players who they failed to land in January. For instance, Ryder recently revealed that scouts were still watching Lille’s Sven Botman, and The Athletic’s Chris Waugh has said that Reims Hugo Ekitike remains a target.

In terms of new names, a report from 90min claimed that the Magpies are monitoring the situation of Kalvin Phillips at Leeds United, while transfer insider Dean Jones feels that an audacious move for Harry Kane shouldn’t be ruled out.

With Ryder hinting at an “exciting” summer in the transfer market and that plans are already in motion at the club in that regard, Newcastle fans may be giddy with anticipation as to what lies in store in terms of potential incomings later this year.

In other news, Luke Edwards has an update on Allan Saint-Maximin

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Reinaldo Rueda desembarcou na manhã desta segunda-feira no Rio de Janeiro para definir o seu futuro. O treinador tem contrato com o Flamengo até o fim de 2018, mas um interesse chileno para comandar a “La Roja” vem se arrastando por meses e o colombiano terá uma reunião com dirigentes do Rubro-Negro para definir aonde irá trabalhar nesta temporada.

Em entrevista à Fox Sports, o treinador colombiano lamentou algumas todos os boatos que circularam nos últimos dias, principalmente pela imprensa chilena, revelou um encontro Arturo Salah, presidente da federação do Chile, mas fez questão de ressaltar que não teve nada assinado ou de concreto para o futuro no encontro.

-Uma pena que haja tanta precipitação nas informações e que tenha acontecido tudo isso. Houve um diálogo, um oferecimento, mas ainda não há nada assinado com o Chile

Quando perguntado sobre o futuro, se iria permanecer no Flamengo ou se assumiria a seleção chilena, Reinaldo Rueda despistou.

– Ainda não sei nada, ainda não sei nada

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Sevilla are determined to sign Anthony Martial from Manchester United, Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna reports.

Aouna tweeted on Friday morning that Martial ‘remains Sevilla FC’s number choice’ as the January transfer window nears its final week.

Julen Lopetegui has made it his top ‘priority to strengthen his attack’ before trading ceases.

Sevilla are currently 2nd in La Liga, four points adrift of leaders Real Madrid.

But their tally of 32 goals in 21 matches is the lowest of any of the sides in the top four.

What’s Martial’s situation at Old Trafford?

Martial has only managed to find the net once in what’s been an injury-disrupted 2021/22 campaign.

He’s made 268 appearances in all for United since his £36million move from AS Monaco in 2015, scoring 79 goals and assisting 50 more.

The Frenchman has recently been at the centre of a dispute with interim manager Ralf Rangnick.

Rangnick claimed that Martial had refused to play against Aston Villa, prompting him to take to Instagram and issue a firm denial (via Manchester Evening News).

Fan feed Utd Report relayed Aouna’s claims, and here’s what supporters made of them.

These Man United fans desperate for Martial move to go through

“Just let it happen”

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“Great, best for all parties, United make this happen”

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“Get it done so Martial can have a title charge.”

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“Please”

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“This is gonna be good”

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“If we actually get shut of Martial and Lingard AND WOODWARD this month, and Pogba in the summer, things are definitely getting better”

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In other news, fans react to reported interest in this defender.

If the batsmen were looking for trouble, boy, they came to the right place

The Bulletin by Sidharth Monga11-Apr-2010
Scorecard and ball-by-ball details
How they were outPiyush Chawla was Man of the Match for his terrific spell•Indian Premier League

If the batsmen were looking for trouble, boy, they came to the right place. The Feroz Shah Kotla track was back to its Champions League shenanigans, and Kings XI Punjab, having seen Delhi Daredevils fail to read its nature soon enough, kept their heads in what seemed a meagre chase on paper, also keeping alive their remotest of outside chance to make it to the semis. Only 21 boundaries were hit in 38.2 overs on a pitch that offered variable bounce and appreciable turn right from the first ball, and whose slowness made it hard to time shots.The Punjab bowlers were smart and accurate, two of Delhi’s big three were consumed by silly running, the others collapsed, and hence the below-par total. While Punjab were sensible in the chase, they couldn’t create a comfortable gap between their run rate and the required rate until Yuvraj Singh hit a four and a six in the 14th over.The nature of the pitch was not so apparent in the first four overs of the afternoon. Delhi had got off to another flier when madness struck: Gautam Gambhir and David Warner were run out within three balls of each other, and only 69 runs came in 15.5 overs after that. The spinners bowled 12 overs between them for 55 runs – four of them inside the Powerplay, and Juan Theron, the specialist pace bowler, was used only for two overs, that too at the death.Even after Virender Sehwag’s dismissal to the first ball he faced, Punjab would have been disappointed with the first 3.4 overs: without hitting even one shot in the air, Delhi raced away to 39, including two sets of five wides. The next delivery, though, Gambhir cut straight to short third man, was called for a single by Warner, and then sent back with no chance to get in. Either way there would have been a run-out: there was no single available. Two balls later, Warner played a similar shot, and Paul Collingwood responded in similar manner.From there on, Punjab spinners employed a vicious vice grip on the batsmen: only two boundaries came in the rest of the innings. Following Powar’s opening act, Piyush Chawla feasted. Collingwood’s lbw wasn’t as bad as it looked; it was worse. He sat back and intended to read Chawla off the pitch, and was caught dead plumb to a straight topspinner. Daniel Vettori was defeated by a perfect Chawla googly. Thirty-nine for 1 in 3.3 had become 58 for 4 in 10 overs, and it was down to Dinesh Karthik to take Delhi to a fighting total.Karthik tried various tricks to get quick runs, sweeps, reverse-sweeps, moving in the crease, but could never get away. When he tried to force the pace off the coming-back Irfan Pathan, he holed out to long-on, for 17 off 35. Mithun Manhas, Delhi’s middle-order mainstay for years in Ranji Trophy, played sensibly after that, and managed to go at about run a ball for his 26, an effort that took Delhi beyond 100.Mahela Jayawardene walked out to open with Irfan, sent presumably to get some quick runs, but it was the classier batsman who made sure Punjab didn’t crumble in the chase. While Irfan holed out to deep midwicket, Jayawardene kept playing the orthodox shots and scored at a run a ball, which was better than the rate required.In the fourth over of the chase, he scored a lovely inside-out boundary and followed it up with the first six of the match, a clean strike over long-on. Still even Jayawardene found it difficult to time the ball, a few of his attempted big shots ended up inside the infield, and on this pitch a collapse couldn’t have been too many corners away.When Jayawardene fell at the end of the 11th over, for a 35-ball 38, he had left Punjab 47 to get off 54, which soon became 41 off 42. In the 14th over, though, Yuvraj managed two clean hits in quick succession, a cluster by the standards of this match. He guided Rajat Bhatia past short fine, followed by a heaved six over midwicket. After that the equation was manageable, and the late hiccup through Kumar Sangakkara’s wicket only teased Delhi for having over-aimed during their innings.

ScorecardAdam Voges was the top scorer for the Warriors with 54•Getty Images

South Australia’s bowlers backed their stand-in captain Daniel Harris’ decision to send Western Australia in at the WACA, restricting the Warriors to 284. At stumps, the Redbacks were 1 for 19 in reply with James Smith on 14 and Michael Klinger on 4.Several Western Australia batsmen made starts but none managed to fully get on top of the visitors. Adam Voges was the top scorer for the Warriors with 54 while three men, including the No. 9 Steve Magoffin, posted scores in the 40s.Marcus North was keen to impress ahead of the tour of New Zealand after a lean Test summer but he managed only 29, having already been dropped once. He was one of four wickets for Daniel Christian, who is enjoying a productive summer with the ball and is sixth on the competition wicket tally.Jake Haberfield was the other key bowler for the Redbacks, picking up 3 for 64. The debutant Gary Putland grabbed two victims.