Nottingham Forest are now “preparing a bid” for a “fantastic” playmaker, who has been a subject of interest for a number of Premier League clubs this summer, journalist Ben Jacobs has revealed.
Forest looking to bolster options at full-back
Ola Aina was one of Nuno’s most important players in the Premier League last season, making 35 appearances, but the manager has set out to bolster his options at right-back ahead of his side’s upcoming European campaign.
Neco Williams has also proven himself as a dependable option on the opposite flank, but given that the Wales international is more accustomed to playing on the opposite side, Nuno may look at bringing in another option at left-back this summer.
Earlier this week, it was revealed the Tricky Trees were in talks to sign Omari Hutchinson, and the forward is not the only Ipswich Town player on the shortlist, with Jacobs taking to X to state that Leif Davis has also emerged as a target.
Spain's MarcPubillin action with England's Omari Hutchinson
Nottingham Forest are “preparing a bid” to sign the left-back, who is clearly highly sought-after, with the journalist revealing Ipswich have already knocked back offers from different Premier League clubs this summer.
Nottingham Forest now ready to offer £26m for "superb" international star
The Reds want the move done as soon as possible.
ByHenry Jackson Aug 8, 2025
Jacobs has since offered a further update on Forest’s pursuit, suggesting that it could be difficult to get a deal done, given the Tractor Boys’ unwillingness to sell.
"Fantastic" Davis could be exciting addition for Forest
The Ipswich defender, who was once dubbed “fantastic” by Cartlon Palmer, poses a real threat on the front foot, as showcased by the fact Kieran McKenna’s side were heavily reliant on the full-back as a playmaker during the 2024-25 campaign.
While the 25-year-old struggled to make much of an impact in the top flight, picking up three assists all season, the attacking numbers he chalked up in the Championship and League one were remarkable.
Season
League appearances
Goals
Assists
2022-23
43
3
14
2023-24
43
2
21
As such, the Englishman could be an exciting addition from an attacking point of view, and it could be useful for Nuno to have a different type of player to choose from at left-back, given that Williams flourishes from a defensive standpoint.
There may be some concerns about the fact Forest want to sign the £25k-a-week full-back and Hutchinson, given that both players were relegated from the Premier League last season, but Davis’ attacking prowess means it could be a risk worth taking.
Newcastle United’s search for a striker has dominated the final weeks of the transfer window, as Eddie Howe looks to reshape his attack following a turbulent summer.
At the heart of the saga is Alexander Isak, who has made clear he has no intention of playing for the club again.
The Swede has not trained with the squad, did not feature in Newcastle’s opening Premier League fixture away at Aston Villa, and issued a statement on Instagram this week citing a belief that change was in everyone’s best interests.
Eddie Howe admitted in a press conference that he had been aware of Isak’s desire to leave since the end of last season, and while Liverpool remains the forward’s preferred destination, the deal will not happen until Newcastle have found a replacement.
That need has grown increasingly pressing.
Over the course of the summer, Newcastle have already missed out on a succession of striker targets. Liam Delap, Hugo Ekitike, Joao Pedro and Benjamin Sesko all moved elsewhere, leaving the Magpies short of options.
The club have also registered interest in Wolves’ Jørgen Strand Larsen, though any move there would prove expensive.
While Howe has strengthened in other areas – signing Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa, Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest, Malick Thiaw from AC Milan, and Aaron Ramsdale on loan from Southampton – the striker issue continues to define Newcastle’s summer.
Newcastle hold talks over Chelsea forward
According to Fabrizio Romano, in the “last 48 hours”, Newcastle have opened conversations regarding a move for Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson.
However, the reporter claims that both Bayern Munich and Aston Villa are also in the mix, which means that there is plenty of competition to sign the Senegal international.
Villa are pushing hard for Jackson’s signature, with Unai Emery keen to reunite with the striker he coached during their time together at Villarreal.
The news of Jackson’s exit comes after falling down the pecking order at Chelsea, with new arrivals Joao Pedro and Liam Delap deemed more credible options by manager Enzo Marseca.
Chelsea have placed a price tag of £80m on the 24-year-old, but any potential suitor will hope that figure comes closer to £70m as the window draws to a close.
Why Newcastle should sign Nicolas Jackson
Jackson has enjoyed strong levels of returns since his arrival from Villarreal, scoring 24 goals and providing 10 assists in 65 Premier League appearances, per Transfermarkt. He also netted in the Conference League final against Real Betis in May, but discipline has occasionally been an issue.
The Blues forward was sent off against Newcastle in a 2-0 defeat at St James’ Park last season and again at the Club World Cup against Flamengo.
At 1.87m tall and just 24 years of age, Jackson fits the recruitment model Newcastle have tried to maintain under Howe, targeting young players with room to develop into long-term assets.
Yoane Wissa of Brentford is another forward who has been the subject of interest from Newcastle this summer. The Congolese striker has just enjoyed the most productive season of his career, scoring 19 goals and supplying five assists in 35 appearances.
Only Mohamed Salah scored more non-penalty goals in the Premier League last term, underlining Wissa’s consistency in front of goal.
Since joining Brentford, he has registered 45 goals in 137 league appearances overall and has openly expressed a desire to join Newcastle in order to play Champions League football. The Bees, however, have rejected Newcastle’s bids, including an offer worth £40m, and are said to value Wissa closer to £60m.
The forward, who turns 29 in September, is older than the preferred age profile for recruits at St James’ Park, which is said to focus on players aged 24 and under.
He may also be absent in early 2026 due to AFCON commitments. With Brentford enduring a difficult summer that has already seen the departures of manager Thomas Frank, goalkeeper Mark Flekken, captain Christian Norgaard, and winger Bryan Mbeumo, they are reluctant to sanction another key exit.
The debate for Newcastle is whether to prioritise an immediate end product or invest in potential. Wissa’s case is built on proven returns.
Seasonal Returns – Yoane Wissa
2024/25 – Premier League
19 goals, 5 assists
2023/24 – Premier League
12 goals, 4 assists
2022/23 – Premier League
7 goals, 3 assists
2021/22 – Premier League
7 goals, 1 assist
2020/21 – Ligue 1
10 goals, 5 assists
Source: Transfermarkt
According to FBref, his 19 goals last season came with impressive underlying numbers: 2.77 shots per 90 minutes, 1.27 of those on target, and a progressive passing distance of 49.9 metres per 90, reflecting his ability to create and stretch play.
At 28, he is entering the peak years of his career and would represent a striker capable of delivering right away.
Jackson, by contrast, offers a younger, more malleable profile.
His 3.08 shots per 90 minutes, with 1.38 on target, show a player more inclined to get into scoring positions, even if his shot-on-target percentage of 44.7 is fractionally below Wissa’s 45.6.
Where Jackson stands out is in creative involvement: he averages 2.80 shot-creating actions per 90, compared to Wissa’s 2.13.
Though he lags behind Wissa in progressive passing numbers, Jackson’s ability to carry the ball – 1.90 progressive carries per 90 compared to Wissa’s 1.85 – highlights a player able to move defences through dribbling rather than distribution.
Market value also plays a role. Wissa is currently valued at £27m, while Jackson sits at £43m, but Chelsea’s asking price is substantially higher than that.
Brentford’s hardline stance means Wissa could cost close to £60m despite being older and closer to the end of his peak.
Jackson, at 24, is four years younger and represents the sort of asset Newcastle can build around and potentially resell at value in the future.
Wissa, while immediately reliable, may represent a shorter-term option with less scope for growth. For Howe, the decision will hinge on balancing short-term needs with long-term strategy.
Newcastle United manager EddieHowebefore the match
Isak’s refusal to return has left Newcastle desperately short, and with Champions League football on the horizon, the temptation to secure an experienced, proven finisher like Wissa is clear.
Yet the club’s transfer policy under its current ownership has been consistent in pursuing players who can grow with the project. In that regard, Jackson offers a player who, if developed properly, could become a central figure for Newcastle for years to come.
Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing a star who could be even better than Wissa and Strand Larsen.
1 ByWill Miller Aug 22, 2025
The urgency of the situation means Newcastle may have little time to deliberate. Every week without a replacement is a week where Howe is forced to field a side without a natural striker.
Wissa has shown he can deliver goals immediately, but Jackson represents the future. For a club determined to compete not only this season but in the seasons ahead, that future may prove more valuable than the present.
Rapid half-centuries from Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka and Janith Liyanage put Sri Lanka on course to a substantial total, before an electric new-ball spell from Asitha Fernando wrecked New Zealand’s chase.Asitha swung the ball prodigiously in his five-over opening spell, taking 3 for 17 in that period. By the end of over seven, and chasing 291 for victory, New Zealand were 22 for 5, their chances all but dashed. Mark Chapman battled bravely for a run-a-ball 81, but had no team-mates to go with him.New Zealand soon slipped to 48 for 6, then 77 for 7, and though the last rites took some time, Sri Lanka dismissed the opposition for 150, inside 30 overs. This was the third one-sided game in the series. New Zealand had won the other two.Asitha’s 3 for 26 wasn’t quite a swing-bowling masterclass, as he occasionally struggled with his lines. But it did feature some spectacular deliveries, as he gleaned substantially more swing than any other bowler in the game. The ball to take out Rachin Ravindra’s leg stump was magnificent; Asitha angled it across the left-hander, and got it to tail in very late to slip between bat and pad. All through that new-ball spell, he had that shape to his deliveries. He struck twice in the seventh over, removing Tom Latham and Glenn Phillips, both for ducks.Pathum Nissanka scored a half-century up top in a two-part innings•AFP/Getty Images
At the other end, Maheesh Theekshana and Eshan Malinga also contributed wickets, dismissing Will Young and Daryl Mitchell respectively. All three of these bowlers ended up taking three wickets apiece. Asitha’s was the best among their final figures.Malinga also swung the ball, though not as much as Asitha, and bowled probing lines. Theekshana got turn out of a pitch that the New Zealand spinners had also enjoyed earlier in the match, particularly when they picked their way through Sri Lanka’s middle order. Though it was still Matt Henry who was most penetrative, taking 4 for 55 from his ten overs. Three of those wickets came at the death, but Henry had been instrumental in building pressure through the middle overs too.The first ingredients of Sri Lanka’s 140-run victory, however, were the fifties to Nissanka and Kusal. Nissanka’s 66 off 42 was unusual. He got to 50 off the 31st delivery he played, but as he was completing that run, appeared to pull a hamstring, and left the field at the end of the tenth over. Kusal then replaced him at the crease and reeled off 54 off 48 to salvage what has otherwise been a modest tour for him.Nissanka, especially, reveled in taking on the short ball. He crashed five sixes and six fours in his innings, coming back to the middle in the 34th over to swing at a few though he was unable to run or reach particularly far outside off. Kusal hit two sixes and five fours, having made all his runs after the initial fielding restrictions had ended.Matt Henry took all of his four wickets in the back-half of Sri Lanka’s innings•AFP/Getty Images
Both batters were dismissed by wide, turning Mitchell Santner deliveries, that they were trying to drag over the deep-midwicket boundary.Santner had been among the primary architects of Sri Lanka’s middle-overs slowdown. They had been 155 for 1 (Nissanka was retired hurt also) after 27 overs, but in the following seven overs lost three wickets and made only 28. They recovered through a half-century to Liyanage, who constructed a clever innings that shepherded the lower-middle order and the tail. Liyanage made 53 off 52 balls before falling in the final over. He had hit five boundaries – two of them sixes – but largely sought to push the game deep and ensure Sri Lanka batted out their 50 overs.But New Zealand had no answers to Asitha bowling one of the white-ball spells of his career. Chapman saw out that new-ball spell, and then gained confidence once the powerplay was over, finding the boundary with the kind of ease that Nissanka and Kusal earlier had. He was especially strong through the off side, hitting all but two of his ten fours on that side of the ground.But thanks to that early collapse, they never looked like threatening the target.
Chelsea are continuing their serious progress when it comes to selling players this summer, with talks ongoing to offload another star with Lesley Ugochukwu, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Carney Chukwuemeka.
"Brave" Chelsea player who Maresca loves now "wants to leave" this summer
The Blues could lose one of their best prospects.
ByTom Cunningham Aug 4, 2025
In the last 72 hours, Enzo Maresca’s side have raised around £65 million in outgoings, starting with Armando Broja, who’s completed a move to Burnley (Fabrizio Romano).
Cole Palmer
7.33
Moises Caicedo
7.02
Enzo Fernández
6.95
Nicolas Jackson
6.88
Noni Madueke
6.82
via WhoScored
Since then, Kieran Dewsbury-Hall has agreed a switch to Premier League rivals Everton and Ugochukwu has agreed to follow Broja to Turf Moor. Once all of those deals are announced, the club are expected to raise their total transfer income to far north of £200 million.
As things stand, Chelsea are around £58 million away from completely balancing their books, which is imperative considering their pact with UEFA.
Their seismic financial windfalls from winning the Club World Cup and qualifying for the Champions League next season have already put Chelsea in solid financial stead when it comes to PSR, but it is an entirely different case when it comes to FFP.
The Blues were fined for breaching FFP rules last month and must produce a ‘positive transfer balance’ if they want to register new signings for the Champions League next season, which explains their impressive hustle in agreeing a host of exit deals recently.
Amid Chelsea’s talks to sign both RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons and Man United’s Alejandro Garnacho, the need to make sales won’t stop here.
Borussia Dortmund are in talks to sign Carney Chukwuemeka again, so there could be yet another opportunity for Chelsea to seal another quick-fire exit this week.
Alongside the aforementioned quartet who have played their last games in Chelsea blue, £195,000-per-week attacker Christopher Nkunku can still leave Stamford Bridge before deadline day.
Chelsea in talks to sell Christopher Nkunku
That is according to Fabrizio Romano, who says Chelsea are in ongoing talks over selling Nkunku after a mixed campaign.
The Frenchman still managed to rack up 15 goals in all competitions, despite not being a key player under Maresca last season, and there is a belief that United are still targeting Nkunku among other interested sides.
Called a “top player” by ex-teammate João Félix, Chelsea have apparently been forced to reduce their asking price for the ex-Leipzig sensation too, so clubs will certainly be tempted to bite the bullet.
تحدثت صحيفة “ديلي ميل” الإنجليزية عن أداء المصري محمد صلاح في مباراة فريقي ليفربول وتشيلسي، في بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، مساء يوم السبت.
واستضاف ملعب “ستامفورد بريدج” مباراة ليفربول وتشيلسي، في الجولة السابعة من الدوري الإنجليزي، موسم 2025/26.
وتعرض ليفربول لهزيمة قاتلة على يد تشيلسي، حيث خسر بهدفين لهدف في لقاء خاضه محمد صلاح حتى النهاية.
وسلطت صحيفة “ديلي ميل” الإنجليزية الضوء على أداء محمد صلاح، لدرجة جعلتها تقول: “صلاح لا يستطيع ضرب باب الحظيرة”.
اقرأ أيضًا.. سلوت يدافع عن محمد صلاح بعد هزيمة ليفربول أمام تشيلسي: جعلنا ننسى كونه إنسانًا
وبالبحث نجد أن تلك العبارة دارجة في اللغة الإنجليزية تعني أن الشخص ضعيف لدرجة تجعله غير قادر على تنفيذ مهمة سهلة، مثل ضرب باب حظيرة، وهو ما يشير إلى سوء مستوى محمد صلاح حاليًا.
واستكملت الصحيفة: “من الصعب أن يتمكن محمد صلاح من تجاوز ما حققه الموسم الماضي، حيث سجل وصنع 57 هدفًا في 52 مباراة في مختلف المسابقات، خاصة مع استعداد المصري للسفر إلى كأس أمم إفريقيا منتصف ديسمبر، وهو أمر مقلق بحد ذاته لـ ليفربول”.
وأضافت: “ثلاثة أهداف وثلاث تمريرات حاسمة في تسع مباريات هذا الموسم ليست أرقامًا كارثية أيضًا، ولكن مع معاييره العالية، لا يقود صلاح هذا الفريق للفوز بنفس طريقة العام الماضي، هذا مصدر قلق كبير، خاصة مع عدم ثبات أداء زملائه المهاجمين”.
وواصلت: “سجل كودي جاكبو هدف ليفربول ليعادل النتيجة في الدقيقة 65، ولكن بخلاف ذلك، انتهت معظم فرصهم بشعور روبرت سانشيز، حارس مرمى تشيلسي، بالبهجة من عدم تسجيل الريدز للأهداف”.
واختتمت: “صنع ليفربول فرصًا أكثر من تلك التي خلقوها في إسطنبول يوم الثلاثاء ضد جالطة سراي، وللإنصاف كان محمد صلاح أكثر مشاركة، لكن افتقار ليفربول للدقة في الثلث الأخير من الملعب هو ما كلفهم خسارة هذه المباراة”.
Sunderland fans will still be in disbelief about their beloved side’s opening day heroics in the Premier League.
No nerves were present whatsoever in the Black Cats’ clinical display as Graham Potter’s downtrodden West Ham United were humbled 3-0 by the rampant hosts, gifting Regis Le Bris and Co. a dream start.
Already, the likes of Eliezer Mayenda, Daniel Ballard, and Wilson Isidor have cemented themselves further into fan favourite territory as the promoted trio all got in on the goalscoring act on Saturday.
Yet, despite a fair few of Sunderland’s promoted heroes making the step-up look like a breeze on the opening day, the transfer business through the door is showing no signs of slowing down.
Sunderland in talks with £9m defender
Of course, straight after the dust had settled on the mightily impressive 3-0 triumph, Sunderland were confirming signing number 12 of a bumper summer.
Nordi Mukiele has now officially joined Le Bris’ camp from Paris St. Germain for a fee around the £12m mark, pushing up all of the Black Cats’ summer activity to a total spend of £141.5m.
He will be raring to go in his new red and white strip, even more so after Sunderland stormed out of the blocks in style. However, he isn’t the only defensive addition being eyed up with a bid reportedly submitted for Jhon Lucumi.
Despite that, as per reports by TEAMtalk, Sunderland have also been in talks to sign FC Copenhagen centre-back Gabriel Pereira, but are not alone in their advances.
Indeed, it is further revealed that Burnley are also in discussions over a deal, in addition to interest from further afield in Germany from FC Köln.
It will cost the Black Cats in the region of £9m to land the imposing Brazilian, with the report stating that he is content to stick it out in Denmark, despite all this frenzied interest.
How Pereira could become Le Bris' next Ballard
The draw of the Premier League might well prove to be too tempting for Pereira, who would be hopeful he could become Le Bris’ next version of Ballard if he were to swap Scandinavia for the Stadium of Light.
While Mayenda and Isidor would stylishly go about their business against Potter’s men, it was Ballard who would steal the show with his dominant display all afternoon.
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Away from his towering header giving the Black Cats a comfortable two-goal cushion, the former Arsenal youngster would win a commanding ten duels in total, on top of also only misdirecting just four of his 25 passes on the tense occasion.
Pereira has chipped in with a header here and there for Copenhagen, too, with Chelsea well aware of his prowess in the air when he headed home this consolation effort versus the Blues in the Conference League last season.
It’s not just reserved for European nights, either, with the 25-year-old picking up four goals in total across the entirety of last campaign. To add context, Ballard would just come up short in this department by powering home one fewer header than his potential soon-to-be teammate.
Games played
20
26
Goals scored
2
3
Assists
1
1
Touches*
47.0
79.5
Accurate passes*
33.2 (88%)
60.7 (88%)
Ball recoveries*
2.3
3.3
Clearances*
4.0
4.5
Total duels won*
4.6
3.3
Clean sheets
2
6
The similarities don’t just grind to a halt here, though, with the £9m-rated defender also eerily alike to his English counterpart in other areas of their respective games, notably when it comes to looking assured and confident with the ball at their feet, having both averaged the same pass completion percentage at 88% last season in league action.
Yet, much like Ballard, Pereira is also prepared to put his body on the line for the cause, having been lauded for his “strong” ability to win duels and “take charge” of situations by Copenhagen head coach Jacob Neestrup when signing for the Superliga champions just last year.
The hope will be now that Pereira can take to the Premier League in the same warrior-like fashion Ballard managed against West Ham, with the feel-good vibes ramped up even more at the Stadium of Light if signing number 13 is soon to be announced.
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Mohsin Naqvi has announced that the redevelopment is “in its final stages and the last touches are being applied”
Danyal Rasool31-Jan-2025PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has announced that the redevelopment of the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is “in its final stages”. At a press conference held within the ground itself, Naqvi praised everyone involved in the construction of the stadium, saying it had been completed in record time.”The Gaddafi Stadium will be inaugurated on 7 February by the Prime Minister [Shehbaz Sharif],” Naqvi said. “It’s in its final stages and the last touches are being applied to it. It will definitely be completed by 7 February. We had begun demolishing this stadium in September, with the construction beginning in October. We promised it would be ready by the end of January, and you can all see how close it is to completion.”Related
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Naqvi said the National Stadium in Karachi, also undergoing significant renovation ahead of the Champions Trophy, was also on track. It is scheduled to be inaugurated in a ceremony on February 11 by Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, on the eve of the first game it is scheduled to host – a tri-series match on February 12.Pakistan are also hosting an opening ceremony on February 16 February in Lahore, though it will not include a captains’ call and photoshoot, which the PCB put down to logistical issues. Naqvi said the PCB had invited ICC chairman Jay Shah to the event, as well as the heads of all cricket boards involved in the event.”We are also holding a ceremony on the 16th of February in Lahore. We’ve invited the heads of all cricket boards of teams who are coming, as well as all ICC officials, including the ICC chairman Jay Shah. We are eager to welcome the board officials and anyone else who is attending.”The PCB has faced extreme scrutiny over the last few months concerning the fitness of its stadiums to host the tournament. With renovation and reconstruction work on the venues left to the last few months, there were concerns about whether the PCB would manage to bring its stadiums to a state of readiness in time for the tournament. The PCB had initially set a January 25 deadline for all development of the Gaddafi Stadium to be completed, before pushing it forward to February 2.Naqvi took aim at those who had raised doubts. “Across the border [a reference to India], there are many people who are trying to find the tiniest flaw in our stadiums and arrangements, and they will get no such opportunity. We will welcome all the arriving teams and their security and welcome arrangements. The whole of the PCB is working day and night to provide a seamless tournament.”Naqvi, who has been unapologetic about the rate of spend at the PCB since he assumed the post, also offered a first glimpse of the potential financial toll the work on the stadiums had taken, announcing the PCB had sold the tickets allocated to it by the ICC back to the governing council to go some way towards making up the costs of developing its grounds.The Champions Trophy, which is set to begin on February 19, is the first ICC tournament Pakistan will host since 1996.
O São Paulo fechou na manhã deste sábado (13), no CT da Barra Funda, a preparação para o clássico contra o Corinthians, às 16h (de Brasília) deste domingo (14), fora de casa, pelo Campeonato Brasileiro.
O técnico Dorival Júnior define, assim, a escalação da equipe que entrará em campo para tentar dois tópicos importantes. Primeiro, tentar manter a sua invencibilidade pessoal de seis partidas à frente do Tricolor neste retorno. Depois, encerrar de vez o jejum de nunca ter vencido um de seus principais rivais atuando na casa dele desde a inauguração, em 2014. São 16 clássicos no local, com dez vitórias corintianas e seis empates.
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Para o Majestoso, Dorival não poderá contar com o meia Rodrigo Nestor, expulso na última quinta-feira (11), no empate sem gols do clube do Morumbi com o Fortaleza, no Castelão. Com isso, a tendência é que Gabriel Neves seja o seu substituto. O uruguaio voltou a participar das partidas do Tricolor após a demissão de Rogério Ceni. Foi titular em duas partidas e entrou em campo no decorrer de outras três. Luan corre por fora.
Outra alteração deve ocorrer na lateral-direita. Novamente Raí Ramos não fez um bom jogo no Ceará e para o clássico a opção do treinador deverá ser pelo retorno do veterano Rafinha à posição. Poupada ante o Fortaleza, a dupla de zaga Arboleda e Beraldo também deve voltar, assim como Caio na lateral-esquerda.
A partir daí, Dorival pode mexer no time pensando em variações táticas. Se mantiver o 4-3-3 habitual utilizado nos últimos jogos, o ataque deve ser mantido com Marcos Paulo assumindo a função de armador e o trio da frente com Alisson, Calleri e Wellington Rato.
Se a opção for por um 4-4-2 mais conservador, Luciano deve aparecer nos 11 iniciais, com Alisson sendo recuado para completar a meiúca.
O provável São Paulo que encara o Corinthians deve ser escalado com Rafael; Rafinha, Arboleda, Beraldo e Caio; Gabriel Neves (Luan), Pablo Maia e Marcos Paulo; Alisson, Calleri e Wellington Rato (Luciano).
O sábado de trabalhos do São Paulo, que voltou do Ceará apenas na noite de sexta-feira (12), onde trabalhou na parte da manhã, começou com um vídeo, instrumento que vem sendo bastante utilizado pelo técnico Dorival Júnior por conta do pouco tempo para treinar entre os duelos.
Na sequência, já no gramado, os jogadores fizeram um circuito físico como aquecimento e depois realizaram trabalhos técnicos de troca de passes e finalização.
Dorival comandou também dois trabalhos táticos, primeiro utilizando uma área delimitada do gramado, e depois de forma mais posicional, em toda a extensão.
Houve ainda um trabalho de bola parada sob o comando do auxiliar Lucas Silvestre.
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Wrexham roared back into Championship form as Josh Windass marked his comeback with a blistering brace in a 3-2 victory over a limp Norwich City. The win eased the heat on Phil Parkinson, whose rocky start to life in the second tier had sparked murmurs of discontent. Norwich, however, remain in meltdown. Four home games, four defeats, the Canaries are spiraling.
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Wrexham get the job done
Parkinson rang the changes after last weekend’s 3-1 loss to QPR. Out went Conor Coady, James McClean, Matty James and Ryan Hardie. In came debutants Dominic Hyam and Issa Kabore, Ben Sheaf for his first full start, and the returning Windass, thrust back into the XI and given the captain’s armband for good measure. The tactical tweak was obvious. Lewis O’Brien and Windass pushed high, buzzing around Kieffer Moore as Parkinson looked to overwhelm Norwich with energy and width. From the first whistle, Wrexham’s intent was there.
Norwich were toothless for much of the half, but when their moment came in the 39th minute, they punished Wrexham ruthlessly. David Jurasek slid a neat ball through for Jack Stacey, who darted clear and coolly tucked past Arthur Okonkwo. Against the run of play, the hosts led 1-0.
Whatever Parkinson said at the interval could have peeled paint off the walls. Wrexham came out after the restart like a team possessed, and Norwich had no answers. Barely two minutes in, Windass was on the scoresheet. A sweeping diagonal ball released Kabore, whose low cross found the skipper lurking. One swing of the boot and it was 1-1. Minutes later, Windass almost turned provider, sliding O’Brien through, only for Vladan Kovacevic to save smartly.
By the 54th minute, Wrexham had flipped the game on its head. Ben Sheaf worked the ball out wide to Kabore, whose delivery was precise. Ryan Longman pounced, firing into the net to make it 2-1. Norwich were reeling, their defence all over the shop, and Wrexham smelt blood. Just before the hour, the killer blow arrived. Tylor Cleworth’s cross evaded everyone in the middle, but not Windass. The captain shaped, curled, and delivered a beauty into the far corner to make it 3-1. In a devastating 15-minute spell, the Red Dragons had torched the Canaries. Although the hosts pulled one back deep inside stoppage time, it was too little too late to salvage a point at home for Norwich.
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MVP: Windass' brilliant brace
Back from injury and wearing the armband, Windass was sensational. His brace, plus a hand in every key attacking moment, made him the undisputed MVP. After frustration on the sidelines, the forward looked reborn, driving Wrexham forward with pace and precision.
The big losers: Norwich's dismal backline
If Windass was the hero, Norwich’s three centre-backs were the villains. Josh Cordoba, Harry Darling and Jakov Medic were statuesque as Windass ghosted through for his opener. The lack of awareness, the failure to track runs, and the absence of bite left them hopelessly exposed. Liam Manning's men looked brittle, nervous, and rudderless every time the ball came into their box.
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Where next for Wrexham?
With league pressure eased, attention now shifts to cup duty. Wrexham welcome Reading to the Racecourse Ground on Tuesday night for an EFL Cup third-round tie. Victory there could spark genuine momentum heading into the next Championship fixtures.
Tottenham Hotspur have now directly contacted a “fantastic” defender’s club, in order to assess the possibility of a potential deal, according to a report.
Spurs looking to bolster full-back options despite Spence renewal
Tottenham are relatively well-stocked in the full-back department, given that Thomas Frank has Destiny Udogie at his disposal at left-back and Pedro Porro on the opposite flank, while Djed Spence is capable of playing on either side.
Despite a rocky start to his career at Spurs, Spence has now done enough to earn a new long-term contract, and the full-back has admitted he is delighted to extend his stay in north London.
That said, given that Spence has predominantly featured on the left in recent times, Frank may want to bring in another full-back to provide competition for Porro on the right, and Manchester City’s Rico Lewis was recently identified as a potential option.
Last week, intermediaries made contact with the Lilywhites over a potential deal, and Frank’s side have now stepped up their interest, having made direct contact with Man City.
That is according to a report from Caught Offside, which states Tottenham have now submitted an enquiry to City about Lewis, but there could be fierce competition for the full-back’s signature, with a number of rival Premier League clubs also keen.
Indeed, Chelsea, Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest have all made approaches for the 20-year-old, with the Tricky Trees even submitting an offer worth €30m (£26m), which was knocked back by the Blues.
That said, it remains to be seen whether a deal will be possible, with Pep Guardiola keen to keep hold of the youngster, while also recently saying: “I think he’s going to stay, I think. He told me that. But, I said, maybe tomorrow, after tomorrow, it’ll change.”
"Fantastic" Lewis could challenge for Porro's starting spot
Once lauded as “fantastic” by Guardiola, the English starlet has managed to repay his manager’s faith in him by establishing himself as an important player for City, making 28 appearances in the Premier League in the 2024-25 campaign.
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During that time, the Bury-born defender has also showcased his versatility, featuring at left-back and even in central midfield, although right-back is the five-time England international’s favoured position.
As such, Lewis would most likely be brought in as a direct competitor to Porro, and he could have the potential to usurp the Spaniard on a long-term basis, considering Pep has stated the City ace is “one of the best” players he has trained.
That said, it could be difficult for the full-back to displace the 25-year-old in the Tottenham starting XI, given that Porro has outperformed him in both an attacking and defensive sense over the past year.