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Tottenham Hotspur have not been good enough this season, and it’s clear that Thomas Frank needs to find a solution both in regard to results and the excitement factor that has been lacking.

Having lost each of their past three matches in all competitions, including the miserable home loss against Fulham on Saturday evening in the Premier League, a response is sorely needed, but Newcastle United at St. James’ Park has hardly been a happy hunting ground for the Lilywhites in recent years.

Frank’s tactics have yet to click together, but the players also need to take responsibility for their shoddy showings, with Pedro Porro among the guilty members to have flattered to deceive all term.

Pedro Porro's Spurs form this season

Porro, 26, is one of the most talented right-backs in Europe. He has played 126 matches for Tottenham, scoring 11 goals and supplying 23 assists.

The Spaniard’s gloomy, incensed demeanour at full-time on Saturday was indicative of the wider malaise at the club, but he surely must hold his hands up and acknowledge that he wasn’t good enough, with Sofascore recording that he found the mark with only three of 16 attempted crosses, losing eight of 11 duels and being caught out numerous times.

It was, frankly, a pitiful first-half performance, with Porro utterly toothless in his creative role and more than susceptible against the rampant Samuel Chukwueze and beaten far too easily in the build-up to Kenny Tete’s opening goal after just a few minutes.

He was hardly the only one to hang his head in shame, though, with his counterpart on the left serving up an equally frustrating performance.

Spurs defender is now becoming a liability

At his best, Destiny Udogie is a machine. Ferociously athletic, fleet-footed on the ball and attuned in crucial defence phases, he took the Lilywhites faithful’s breath away when he charged the left side of Postecoglou’s system during the halycon days of 2023/24, before things went wrong.

Indeed, when he burst onto the scene as a teenager under Postecoglou’s wing, journalist Hunter Godson remarked that he was “sickeningly good” and would get into “nearly every team in the world already”.

Such was his power and pace and balance down the left lane that he was considered by Clinton Morrison on BBC Sport to be “the best left-back” in the country during that first foray into English football.

But it might be fair to say that Udogie has yet to raise his game in the Premier League. Sure, he’s been unfortunate with injuries, but this is now his third season in English football and he is no longer an up-and-coming prospect but a talented member of the first team who is expected to provide an outlet while protecting his box.

Destiny Udogie in the Premier League

Stats (per 90)

23/24

25/26

Goals scored

0.08

0.00

Assists

0.11

0.17

Shot-creating actions

2.15

2.25

Touches

66.81

69.71

Pass completion (%)

85.8

85.0

Progressive passes

5.83

5.72

Progressive carries

3.12

3.47

Successful take-ons

0.90

0.52

Ball recoveries

6.36

5.72

Tackles + interceptions

3.95

2.43

Clearances

3.01

Aerials won

0.83

0.69

Data via FBref

It may take a moment to look at the various elements of Udogie’s game, but it’s worth a closer inspection, with Udogie yet to raise his creative levels and indeed provide greater security at the back.

In fact, as per Sofascore, he has only completed 30% of his dribbles and won half of his duels in the Premier League this year.

This remains a talented full-back with the capacity to perform as one of the best in the division, but Udogie is not pulling his weight right now, and it’s clear to see that Frank’s system is being hindered by the lackadaisical performances of Udogie and Porro, two wide players who are considered among the most talented in the country, if not the continent.

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Mikel Arteta has built a squad full to bursting with world-class talent at Arsenal.

However, when it comes to picking the club’s most important player, their talisman, it’s impossible to ignore Bukayo Saka.

The Hale End superstar is still just 24years old and has already amassed a staggering tally of 76 goals and 71 assists in 277 games for the club.

So, fans should be excited about reports linking Arsenal to an up-and-coming talent who has been compared to Saka.

Arsenal target the next Saka

There is over a month to go until the transfer window actually opens, but that hasn’t stopped Arsenal from being linked with a plethora of exciting talents.

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Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, for example, has been touted for a £120m move to the Emirates, as has Crystal Palace’s equally exciting Adam Wharton.

However, as talented as the two midfielders are, neither one can really be compared to Saka, unlike Jean-Mattéo Bahoya.

Yes, according to a report from Germany, Arsenal are one of a few teams interested in the Eintracht Frankfurt gem.

However, on top of beating the competition, the Gunners would have to stump up a fee of around €80m, which is about £71m, to get their man.

That is a lot of money to spend on a young talent, but given Bahoya’s ability and potential, it might well be worth it for Arsenal, especially as he’s been compared to Saka.

Why Arsenal should sign Bahoya

So, first and foremost, the comparison between Bahoya and Arsenal’s talismanic number seven comes from analyst Spencer Mossman, who described him as being “like a younger Bukayo Saka.”

That might sound like a bold thing to say, because it is, but it does make sense.

For example, on top of being an “excellent wide area creator” who is “on a continuous upward trajectory”, he’s more than happy to track back and “do the dirty work.”

That ability to influence proceedings at the sharp end of the pitch, while also willing to do the less glamorous things, was one of the reasons Saka quickly became an essential part of the first team.

Another reason the young Frenchman is such an exciting prospect is that, in the words of Mossman, “he’s able to get quality crosses away with both feet.”

This means that he’d not only be able to cover for the Hale Ender on the right but also play on the left, in turn pushing the likes of Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli to step up their games.

Finally, despite still being just 20 years old, Mossman has highlighted the winger’s physicality as a key strength, claiming that he’s like an “Olympic-level athlete.”

Bahoya’s Scout Report

Statistics

Per 90

Percentile

Tackles (Att 3rd)

0.67

Top 1%

% of Dribblers Tackled

61.8%

Top 2%

Passes Blocked

1.54

Top 2%

Tackles

2.36

Top 3%

Dribblers Tackled

1.08

Top 3%

Blocks

1.64

Top 4%

Tkl+Int

2.77

Top 6%

% of Aerials Won

54.1%

Top 6%

Goals/Shot on Target

0.50

Top 7%

Tackles (Def 3rd)

0.82

Top 8%

Successful Take-On %

52.1%

Top 8%

Aerials Won

1.03

Top 15%

All Stats via FBref

Finally, on top of passing the eye test, the former Angers gem has also got some brilliant underlying numbers to his name this season.

According to FBref, he ranks in the top 2% of attacking midfielders and wingers in Europe’s top five leagues for tackles in the attacking third, the top 4% for blocks, the top 7% for goals per shot on target, the top 2% for successful take-on percentage and more, all per 90.

Ultimately, even though it wouldn’t be a cheap transfer to get over the line, Arsenal should do what they can to sign Bahoya, as he could be another Saka in the making.

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Posts ByJack Salveson Holmes Nov 21, 2025

Like all iconic, indelible plays, the home run seemed to erase all that came before it. The first-pitch fastball swung the fate of the game and secured the eudaimonia of the crowd, and in the moment it landed in the seats in right field, Game 1 of the 2024 World Series became the Freddie Freeman Game. This was the play that defined the night. This was the moment that people will remember.

Which, of course, is only fair. This was the first walk-off grand slam in the history of the World Series. It was a two-out, bottom-of-the-10th, right-off-the-bat no-doubter. Freeman joined only Kirk Gibson (1988) and Joe Carter (1993) in hitting a walk-off home run when trailing in the World Series. Those games are remembered decades later by those names alone, and this one rightfully will be, too. But that almost feels like a shame. 

For this game had so much else worth remembering. This series could have easily buckled under the weight of its own hype: New York versus Los Angeles, heavyweight versus heavyweight, Yankees versus Dodgers, Aaron Judge vs. Shohei Ohtani. But this first game delivered in every way it could have. So much of the discussion around this series focused on the history, the money, the cultural influence. And here was something that at once undercut and overwrote all of that. It was a baseball game so damn good the discussion could not possibly focus on anything else. It will be headlined by its final swing, that walk-off from Dodgers first baseman Freeman, a winning hit made all the more dramatic by a badly sprained ankle that had vexed the 2020 National League MVP for weeks. But there was far more here than just that headline.

“We all enjoy baseball, we enjoy the game, we're all fans of it,” said Dodgers starter Jack Flaherty. “That was just an incredible game from both sides.”

These clubs have played in the World Series more than any other pair in history. Their matchup was discussed and dissected and debated more than any in recent years. But this first game delivered something no one could have even dreamt.

There were fantastic catches and cringe-inducing errors. There was a signature postseason home run from Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton, which is to say a towering, jaw-dropping mammoth of a moonshot. (The exit velocity was 116.6 mph—harder than any ball hit in the World Series since Statcast began recording in 2015.) There was an eighth-inning comeback that only served to set up a 10th-inning comeback. There was a crucial fan interference call with two outs in the top of the ninth. (A fan reached over the outfield wall to pluck what otherwise would likely have been a hit by Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres, who was awarded second base, though he was ultimately left stranded there.) There was one absolutely gorgeous if ultimately futile sacrifice bunt. There were somehow multiple instances of intentionally walking a likely Hall of Fame No. 2 hitter to get to a likely Hall of Fame No. 3 hitter. And then, of course, there was the game-winning, never-happened-before, can-you-believe-it grand slam.

“To see a game like that,” Dodgers reliever Michael Kopech says, “I don’t have the words for it. That was incredible.” 

He did more than just see a game like this. Kopech pitched in it: He entered in the top of the ninth, with the game tied, for his first career appearance in the World Series. (The righty got two quick outs before allowing the hard contact that resulted in the interference call.) Yet such was the effect of this game. It could feel like everyone was simply along for the ride. Even the people involved.  

“There was some good pitching, some defense, good at-bats, the crowd was into it from pitch one,” said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. “It was an old-school baseball game.”

This was not exactly a traditional pitchers’ duel. But it was as close as one can get in modern postseason baseball. Flaherty carried a scoreless outing into the sixth, faltering at last on the home run to Stanton, ending his night with six strikeouts, five hits and one walk. Yankees ace Gerrit Cole pitched into the seventh and expertly carved his way through a fearsome Dodgers lineup. (The fact that both starters pitched into the sixth was somewhat noteworthy: That did not happen once this October in either the ALCS or NLCS.) This was one key factor of the many that made this game memorable. The starting pitchers felt like central characters. They did not ultimately serve as the biggest stars. But they were on stage long enough to shape the drama and set the stakes. 

That gave way an hour later to an ending the players will not soon forget. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a team stay on the field for 20 minutes after the final play, just to watch it and soak it in with the fans,” says Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen, who’d finished the game for L.A., walking off the mound believing he blew it only to get bailed out by his teammates for the 6-3 victory. “That was the most incredible moment in baseball I’ve seen.” 

The sentiment was echoed by players up and down the roster, and by Roberts, too, who has been involved in more than his share of memorable plays: It was a credit to Freeman, of course, but it was also a credit to every play that came before him. The final moment could not have brought such joy had the game it ended not been so tense. 

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A derrota do Corinthians para o Fortaleza, na noite desta quinta-feira (14), voltou a pressionar a diretoria do clube alvinegro para uma possível demissão do técnico Vanderlei Luxemburgo. Os responsáveis pela equipe, no entanto, não pensam em dispensar o treinador neste momento.  O presidente Duílio Monteiro Alves tem recebido constantes mensagens de conselheiros e membros de torcidas uniformizadas pedindo o desligamento de Luxa, mas mantém a decisão de mantê-lo, pois tem mandato até o fim da temporada e não acredita que vai conseguir acertar com um novo comandante por um período curto de contrato. 

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Nada consta no estatuto social corintiano que impeça o mandatário de firmar um vínculo além do tempo da sua gestão, mas ele sabe que um movimento será considerado antiético, principalmente porque não há nome no mercado que seja consenso internamente. Desta forma, a ‘lei do bom senso’ é um dos motivos para a permanência de Luxemburgo no Timão em um primeiro momento.

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Porém, Vanderlei não está blindado e o aumento da pressão pode mudar se persistir a situação atual de desconfiança e falta de evolução em campo. A cobrança em cima da diretoria é forte e não se sabe até quando será suportada. Hoje, o principal argumento apresentado nas justificativas são os resultados, mas a direção concorda que o desempenho não está agradando, motivo das principais reclamações apresentadas.

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Outro fator que faz com que Luxa esteja longe de ser unanimidade no Timão é o trabalho diário. O departamento de futebol está ciente que parte do elenco está descontente com os métodos de trabalho do treinador, conforme antecipado pelo Lance! no dia 6 de setembro. Os principais atletas insatisfeitos são os mais experientes, que possuem grande influência no clube, inclusive com a direção.  

Os próximos três jogos do Corinthians serão fundamentais para Luxemburgo tentar mudar o seu cenário de incerteza no Timão. Serão duas partidas pelo Brasileirão, contra Grêmio e Botafogo, ambos adversários que estão no topo da tabela, e um pela Sul-Americana, contra o Fortaleza, pelo jogo de ida da semifinal. Todas essas partidas serão disputadas na Neo Química Arena. A expectativa é que o desempenho corintiano melhore, principalmente porque se espera o retorno de peças importantes, como Fagner, Renato Augusto e Matías Rojas.

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O jogo pela Sula também será um fiel da balança para o futuro do treinador no clube alvinegro. Em caso de derrota em casa, é capaz que ele nem fique para o segundo confronto, que será realizado na Arena Castelão.

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O torcedor são-paulino tem mais um motivo para acreditar na conquista inédita da Copa do Brasil. Após derrotar o Flamengo por 1 a 0 na partida de ida, no Maracanã, o São Paulo tem a vantagem do empate para se consagrar campeão. O jogo de volta acontece neste domingo (24), às 16h, no Morumbi. Em busca do pentacampeonato, o Rubro-Negro precisará fazer o que nenhum clube conseguiu na competição nacional.

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Em todas as edições da Copa do Brasil, a equipe que venceu a partida de ida como visitante, conquistou o título em casa. Dessa forma, para se consagrar campeão, o time comandado por Jorge Sampaoli terá que buscar uma virada que nunca aconteceu na história da competição – uma boa notícia para os paulistas.

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Nas 34 edições da Copa do Brasil, aconteceram apenas quatro viradas em finais. O Internacional, em 1992, o Palmeiras duas vezes, em 1998 e 2015, e o Sport, em 2008 foram derrotados na partida de ida, fora de casa, mas conseguiram reverter a desvantagem em seus estádios.

Dessa forma, visando praticamente o único título ainda possível na temporada, o Flamengo precisará alcançar um feito inédito, mas longe de impossível, já que o São Paulo tem “apenas” um gol de vantagem no agregado. Portanto, uma vitória rubro-negra pelo placar mínimo já leva a disputa para os pênaltis, mas a missão não será fácil, tendo em vista principalmente as atuações recentes da equipe de Sampaoli e os fatores extra-campo.

Impulsionado por sua torcida, que já esgotou os ingressos para a decisão, o São Paulo de Dorival Júnior não medirá esforços para conquistar o título inédito da Copa do Brasil. Com expectativa de aproximadamente 64 mil torcedores no Morumbi, o Tricolor não irá facilitar a vida dos cariocas, que terão que fazer história para levantarem a quinta taça da competição – podendo igualar o Grêmio.

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O maior campeão da Copa do Brasil é o Cruzeiro, com seis títulos (1993, 1996, 2000, 2003, 2017 e 2018). O Imortal vem logo atrás, com cinco (1989, 1994, 1997, 2001 e 2016). Atualmente, o Rubro-Negro está empatado com o Palmeiras, com quatro taças cada.

Faruque Ahmed is no longer the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president after the country’s sports ministry removed him as its representative on the BCB’s board of directors.The ministry issued a statement on Thursday evening after it received a no-confidence motion against Faruque signed by eight BCB directors.”In light of the no-confidence letter sent by eight BCB directors against Faruque Ahmed, and the report presented by the fact-finding committee about the BPL, his nomination as the representative of the National Sports Council (sports ministry) has been cancelled,” the statement from Bangladesh’s sports ministry said.Faruque was one of two directors nominated by the sport ministry to the BCB’s board of directors. He was made director on August 21 last year and elected BCB president the same day. His tenure lasted nine months and eight days.The directors who signed the no-confidence motion – though there is no room for one in the BCB constitution – were Nazmul Abedeen Fahim, Mahbubul Anam, Kazi Inam Ahmed, Fahim Sinha, Salahuddin Chowdhury, Iftikhar Rahman, Saifur Alam Swapan Chowdhury and Manjur Alam. Former Bangladesh captain Akram Khan was the only board director – apart from Faruque himself – who didn’t sign the letter.The directors accused Faruque of autocratic leadership and constitutional violations. They pointed towards clause 14-B of the BCB’s constitution, which requires approval of the board of directors when hiring or sacking coaches. Faruque, the letter said, dismissed Chandika Hathurusingha in October without informing the board of directors. They also claim Faruque didn’t perform due diligence when approving BPL franchises Durbar Rajshahi and Chittagong Kings in the 2024-25 season.”Capable professionals have been overlooked while loyalty and personal allegiance have been rewarded,” the letter read. “He is neither working for the development of Bangladesh cricket nor respecting the spirit of democratic governance.”One of the BCB directors told ESPNcricinfo that Faruque had ignored the rest of the board directors by delaying the formation of the new sub-committees. He said Faruque’s focus on running for the BCB elections later this year was another reason why they had lost confidence in him.Faruque said he was considering legal action after seeing the no-confidence letter signed by the directors. “I will speak to my lawyer about the letter. I might take legal action. There is no mention of no-confidence motion in the BCB constitution, so I don’t think it matters,” he told the Bengali daily . “I have seen the letter. They have accused me of wrongdoings that they have done themselves. I laughed out loud seeing the letter.”

Chelsea are pursuing the signature of Nigerian wonderkid Abduljelil Kamaldeen. The 16-year-old is currently representing his country at the U20 World Cup in Chile. Kamaldeen flashed his potential during a brief cameo in the Flying Eagles' 1-0 defeat against Norway on Monday; he is expected to start in Nigeria's next group stage game against Saudi Arabia tomorrow.

Chelsea view Kamaldeen as a priority for January transfer window

The Sun reports that the Blues have made Kamaldeen a high priority as they plan ahead for the January transfer window. Chelsea were first alerted to the Kwara Football Academy prospect after he excelled in the WAFU Zone B U20 Boys Cup held earlier this year in Ghana. Operating from the left wing throughout the tournament, Kamaldeen turned in game-changing performances in both the semi-finals and final, while also scoring a goal in a crucial 4-1 win over Benin. 

Kamaldeen can also operate from a deeper central role, leading many keen observers to view him as a number 10 and eliciting comparisons to Nigerian legend Jay Jay Okocha and current Premier League star Alex Iwobi.  

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Despite entering the game as a late substitute, Kamaldeen found the time to make a lasting impression during Nigeria's narrow loss to Norway earlier this week. Facing players up to five years older than him, he almost rescued a point for the Flying Eagles with a late surge into the penalty area.  

Chelsea have sent several scouts to Chile to track his progress. The Blues' global scouting network is particularly focused on youngsters playing above their age group, such as Kamaldeen.  

Chelsea nurtuing young Nigerian stars

The Blues have recently acquired another young player of Nigerian heritage, snapping up 16-year-old striker Chizaram Ezenwata from Charlton Athletic. Ezenwata is eligible to represent the Flying Eagles, England and Cameroon. It is reported that Chelsea refused to allow him to report for international duty and star alongside Kamaldeen.      

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Showing out at a youth international tournament is often the quickest path to a career-defining move for young stars. With Kamaldeen expected to start against Saudi Arabia on Thursday, he could cement his future in west London with an outstanding performance. Or, he could well trigger the interest of another premier European club.     

أشاد أليساندرو نيستا، أسطورة كرة القدم الإيطالية، بنجم نادي ليفربول موضحًا أن هذا اللاعب هو الأفضل في مركزه في العالم في الوقت الحالي.

ليفربول أبرم صفقات عديدة في الميركاتو الصيفي الأخير والتي كان من بينها هوجو إيكتيكي وجيريمي فريمبونج وميلوس كيركيز وفلوريان فيرتز وألكسندر إيزاك وجيوفاني ليوني.

لكن نيستا وفي تصريحات عبر موقع ليفربول الرسمي اختص فيرجيل فان دايك، قائد ليفربول، بالإشادة موضحًا أن الدولي الهولندي هو المدافع الأفضل في العالم.

اقرأ أيضًا .. كلوب: لا داعي للقلق بشأن لاعب ليفربول.. إنه استثنائي

وقال نيستا عند سؤاله حول أفضل مدافع في العالم: ”بالنسبة لي فان دايك هو الأفضل حاليًا، لأنه يقدم أداءً ثابتًا كل عام، يلعب في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز وهو أكبر دوري في العالم بالنسبة لي والأصعب أيضًا، لذلك فهو الأفضل بالنسبة لي”.

فان دايك وقع مع ليفربول خلال شهر يناير من عام 2018، قادمًا من صفوف نادي ساوثهامبتون مقابل 75 مليون يورو.

وقدم فان دايك عروضًا لا تنسى مع ليفربول على مدار السنوات الماضية، وأصبح ابن الـ34 عامًا من بين أهم اللاعبين في مركزه ويعتبره العديد من الأشخاص من بين أفضل المدافعين في التاريخ.

Liverpool so often wrap up all their business nice and early, so prudent are FSG. But not this time, deals have dragged over to the eleventh hour, but Red fans won’t care a jot.

After weeks of posturing, Newcastle United have finally opened the door for Liverpool to sign Alexander Isak in what will prove a British-record £130m deal, including £5m in solidarity figures.

Isak is one of the best strikers in the world, but Liverpool may yet seal a signature considered even more important for the fluency and stability of Arne Slot’s project.

Liverpool confident they will sign Premier League star

As per transfer reporter Ben Jacobs, Liverpool are growing in confidence that a deal can be pulled off for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, who has entered the final year of his contract at Selhurst Park.

Though Liverpool have agreed personal terms with the England international and have the blessing of Palace chairman Steve Parish, Eagles first-team manager Oliver Glasner has been loath to let the star centre-back leave, and everything hinges on sufficient replacements being welcomed through the gates.

Liverpool have offices in London, and thus a medical will take place in the capital if the Merseysiders get the green light at this late hour. Palace are holding out for £40m and a deal is “expected to happen”.

Why Marc Guehi could make a bigger impact than Isak

Guehi, 25, has been at Crystal Palace for four years after leaving Chelsea for an £18m fee, failing to break into the Stamford Bridge senior side.

But no matter, he’s only gone from strength to strength since, captaining Palace to an incredible FA Cup triumph last year before beating Liverpool in last month’s Community Shield clash.

Hailed as a “monster in defence” by Palace reporter Bobby Manzi, the £50k-per-week Guehi has so much quality, and he might even prove to be a better deal at this stage than Isak, who is going to cost FSG a pretty penny indeed.

Liverpool have started the current campaign imperiously from an attacking standpoint, and they were rather good in front of goal last term too.

Highest-scoring Premier League Clubs (24/25)

Rank

Club

Position

Goals

1.

Liverpool

1st

80

2.

Man City

4th

66

3.

Newcastle

3rd

65

4.

Arsenal

2nd

63

5.

Tottenham

16th

62

Data via Premier League

The thought of adding Isak to the fold is frightening, to be sure, but given the fragilities of Ibrahima Konate over Liverpool’s opening fixtures in August, and then the Frenchman’s injury scare and ever-looming contractual expiry date at the end of the term, signing Guehi might actually prove to be the most important of the two deadline-day deals for Liverpool.

The England international showcased against Aston Villa on Sunday his aptitude on the ball, scoring a looping finish with the skill of a seasoned attacking midfielder.

And Sofascore record that he has also won 75% of his duels across his opening three matches of the Premier League term. Without a doubt, he has what it takes to become a superstar in Liverpool’s ranks, potentially succeeding Virgil van Dijk as the club’s standout defender over the coming years.

Liverpool have completed the most incredible of transfer windows, but despite all the flashy business at the front end of the field, Guehi might just prove to be the shrewdest and most impactful of the lot.

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Alejandro Garnacho’s Manchester United career is set to come to an end very soon, and the Red Devils have now reached an agreement over the exit of another out of form attacker.

Garnacho set to kickstart Man Utd summer sales

The future of Garnacho has been a talking point throughout the summer transfer window, with the Argentine more likely to leave after failing to fully impress Ruben Amorim.

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It looks as though the winger is close to sealing a move to Premier League rivals Chelsea, with journalist Fabrizio Romano among those reporting that a deal is in place for the Blues to bring him to Stamford Bridge.

Garnacho may not be the only United player to depart between now and the end of deadline day, however, with Marcus Rashford already joining Barcelona on loan earlier in the window.

Now, a fresh update suggests that a different player will now be plying his trade away from United this season, with his exit seemingly edging closer all the time.

AC Milan reach £5m loan agreement for Hojlund

According to Gazzetta dello Sport [via Sport Witness], Manchester United have reached an agreement with AC Milan over a loan move for Ramus Hojlund. His agent, Kees Voos, has “sensed” that his client’s minutes would become limited after the arrival of Benjamin Sesko.

The clubs have now agreed a €6m (£5m) loan fee, which could be made into a permanent deal for around €30m (£26m) next summer. If it isn’t, INEOS will only recoup a tiny fraction of the £72m they shelled out on the Dane.

Hojlund has ultimately been a big disappointment in a United shirt, having arrived with such a big reputation, despite Amorim praising him earlier this summer.

“We need goals. But the way he’s linking the play in this moment, the way he’s fighting for the balls, sometimes we are pressed, we can kick the ball, and he’s connecting the ball. That is so important for us to play better. So he’s doing a very good job.”

Hojlund has only scored 26 goals in 95 appearances for United, which is a poor return given the money spent on him, and it does make sense to loan him out for a season, potentially allowing him to regain some confidence.

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Whether Milan take up the offer for a permanent move remains to be seen, but the 22-year-old has arguably had long enough to prove his worth for the Red Devils, and Sesko will hopefully be a significant upgrade on him.

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