يواصل الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي الزمالك، تدريباته اليوم الأربعاء على ستاد الكلية الحربية، استعدادًا لمواجهة ديكاداها الصومالي في كأس الكونفدرالية.
ويلتقي الزمالك، مع ديكاداها الصومالي الجمعة المقبل، في إياب دور الـ32 لبطولة كأس الكونفدرالية الأفريقية.
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وخاض اللاعبون تحت إشراف البلجيكي يانيك فيريرا المدير الفني والجهاز المعاون، فقرات بدنية مكثفة قادها الإسباني راؤول لوبيز مدرب الأحمال.
وأدى اللاعبون تدريبات فنية وخططية، تضمنت تقسيمة في منتصف الملعب لتطبيق الجوانب التكتيكية التي ركز عليها الجهاز الفني.
وشهدت التدريبات انتظام محمد شحاتة لاعب وسط الفريق، بعد تعافيه من الإصابة التي لحقت به بالعضلة الخلفية، فيما بدأ ناصر منسي مهاجم الفريق المرحلة الأخيرة من برنامجه التأهيلي، تمهيدًا للعودة إلى التدريبات الجماعية.
وكان الزمالك قد حقق الفوز في مباراة الذهاب بسداسية دون رد على استاد القاهرة الدولي.
The international break will have come at a welcome time for Rangers and under-fire boss, Russell Martin, with the former Scotland defender having endured a miserable start to life at Ibrox.
Four points from four in the Premiership, alongside a Champions League qualifying embarrassment, has already plunged the ex-Southampton boss into crisis. Can he turn it around?
There’s no hiding from what was a miserable August, although nothing has been decided yet. The season is only in its infancy.
With 14 new signings needing to properly bed in to life in Glasgow, it may still be too soon to properly judge Martin’s tenure, albeit with the pressure on considering the nature of their summer outlay.
Roughly £30m was reportedly spent by the Gers during the most recent window, with the most notable investment having been the £8m that was splashed out on goal-shy Everton youngster, Youssef Chermiti.
That eye-watering fee – which could rise to £10m with add-ons – will bring with it a lefty weight of expectation. Is the Portuguese striker worth the risk?
Youssef Chermiti's record pre-Rangers
Three goals in 22 games for Sporting Lisbon. No goals in 24 senior outings for the Toffees. A record that points to Rangers – and former Everton chief Kevin Thelwell – gambling on potential rather than proven quality.
It is a “heck of a gamble” at that, in the words of club legend Ally McCoist, with there little evidence to suggest that Chermiti will prove to be a success in Scottish football, amid his recent woes on Merseyside.
Signed on a £15m deal by the Premier League side back in the summer of 2023, the 21-year-old has been reduced to bit-part status since then, albeit with then-boss Sean Dyche admitting in 2024 that he was recruited as a “development player” who would have fared better with a loan move.
Rather than a temporary exit, Chermiti has now secured a permanent switch to Scotland, thus marking the club’s most expensive outlay since the £12m capture of Tore Andre Flo back in 2000.
The merits of such a deal can be debated long into the night, with the Portugal youth international – who has scored seven times in 75 recorded games at academy and senior level, as per Transfermarkt – in need of a positive start to try and win over an expectant fanbase.
That said, the Light Blues’ extensive recruitment can help ease the burden on the marquee new addition, with Bojan Miovski likely to be the main man in attack for Martin and co instead.
Bojan Miovski's market value
If Chermiti is the long-term expensive gamble, then Miovski appears to be the perfect alternative, providing an experienced, ‘proven’ option who has already delivered the goods in the Premiership.
Market Movers
Described as a player who “does everything” during his time at Aberdeen by Billy Dodds, due to his impressive scoring rate and link-up play, the Macedonian marksman could prove a real coup following his £2.6m switch.
Indeed, while Chermiti is yet to flourish at first-team level, the 26-year-old has more than proven his worth in recent years, having notably scored 44 times in 98 games during his time at Pittodrie.
That impressive haul included a fine record on the big occasion, with Miovski scoring four times from just nine meetings with Rangers in all competitions, alongside netting three times in eight games against Celtic.
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While a return of four goals in 23 games for Girona last term is hardly the most eye-catching, the clinical number nine has already been there and done it for the Dons, a fact that pundit Andy Walker believes will make him a “better signing” than his new teammate:
That fact is also reinforced when considering what Miovski’s actual market value is, with the Gers having seemingly secured a bargain when considering their £2.6m investment.
As per the great minds at CIES Football Observatory, the 33-cap international has a peak value of as much as €16m (£14m), eclipsing the figure that was dished out on Chermiti.
While Rangers won’t be looking to cash in on their new addition any time soon, that valuation does point to them striking a significant profit in the years to come.
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Embora Dorival Júnior tenha desconversado sobre um possível interesse do São Paulo em Erick, um dos destaques do Ceará, conforme o Lance! apurou, o treinador teria indicado o nome do atleta, como uma opção para uma posição carente no clube. No caso, um atacante de velocidade e versátil.
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Revelado pelo Náutico, o jogador de 25 anos teve passagem pelo futebol português antes de chegar ao clube alvinegro, com o qual possui contrato até o final do ano. Devido à curta duração do contrato, o São Paulo acredita que possa chegar a um acordo vantajoso para a liberação antecipada do jogador.
Além disso, é importante ressaltar que o treinador e o ponta tiveram uma breve passagem juntos pela equipe nordestina.
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Dorival Júnior assumiu o comando do Ceará no final de março de 2022, sendo oficialmente anunciado no dia 28 daquele mês. Após 73 dias à frente da equipe, ele deixou o cargo em junho, acumulando um total de onze vitórias, quatro empates e três derrotas durante o período.
Durante o período em que Dorival Júnior esteve no comando, Erick teve uma das sequências mais consistentes. Sob a orientação de Dorival, Erick disputou 15 jogos, conquistando dez vitórias, dois empates e três derrotas, marcando dois gols e fornecendo duas assistências. Vale ressaltar que Erick teve uma sequência de três vitórias consecutivas, uma das maiores da temporada.
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De fato, Erick enfrentou uma lesão complicada no segundo semestre, ocorrida durante uma partida contra o Internacional em julho, o que exigiu um procedimento cirúrgico. É verdade que no primeiro semestre ele teve uma boa regularidade, muito disso devido à sua atuação ao lado de Dorival Júnior. Após a saída de Dorival, Erick disputou 19 jogos até o final da temporada, incluindo o período em que estava lesionado. Isso significa que ele teve mais consistência durante os 73 dias em que Dorival esteve no comando do time do que no restante da temporada após sua saída.
Erick despertou o interesse do São Paulo nos últimos dias, principalmente devido ao pedido de Dorival Júnior por conta do trabalho com o ponta no último ano. No entanto, Erick é um dos principais destaques do Ceará atualmente. Na presente temporada, ele participou de 32 partidas, anotando 12 gols e fornecendo dez assistências, vivenciando um de seus melhores momentos na carreira.
O Ceará teria apresentado uma proposta de renovação de contrato a Erick. Segundo informações apuradas pela reportagem doLance!, membros do clube nordestino revelaram que, considerando que o atual vínculo do jogador expira no final do ano, uma nova oferta foi feita, oferecendo uma valorização salarial e um contrato mais longo. No entanto, até o momento, nenhuma decisão foi tomada. Conforme divulgado pelo Lance! em 21 de junho, Erick chama a atenção por sua versatilidade, sendo frequente vê-lo atuando pelo lado direito no clube cearense.
Devido às suas características, Erick seria uma ótima opção para reforçar o ataque do São Paulo, especialmente considerando a ausência de um atacante de velocidade. No início do ano, o clube contratou Pedrinho para desempenhar essa função, mas seu contrato foi rescindido devido a acusações de ameaça e violência doméstica feitas por sua namorada.
Manchester United’s rebuild under Ruben Amorim has been nothing short of turbulent.
A disastrous 2024/25 campaign saw the club slump to a 15th-place finish in the Premier League and lose the Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur.
The result was their worst league showing in decades and left them without any European football this season, stripping away both revenue and prestige.
Manchester United manager RubenAmorimtalks to the fans after the match
In response, the Old Trafford hierarchy have moved aggressively in the transfer market this summer.
More than £200 million has already been spent to bring in Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, signings that point to a focus on youthful energy and attacking firepower.
Yet even with those additions, one glaring issue remains: the defence.
Man United step up chase for Premier League captain
United’s backline was repeatedly exposed last term, and now the club are looking to secure the services of another commanding centre-half.
One who not only mirrors Harry Maguire in style and presence but could also represent the long-term successor.
Harry Maguire
Liverpool and Tottenham are also in the mix, but United appear particularly determined. Indeed, according to the Daily Mail, the man in question is Brentford’s Nathan Collins, with the Red Devils targeting a ‘shock’ swoop.
Tipped by journalist Mario Marra as “one of the best defenders in the Premier League,” the 24-year-old has grown rapidly into one of the most reliable centre-backs in English football.
Brentford'sNathanCollinsapplauds
Brentford, however, are deeply reluctant to sell.
Collins only joined the club in 2023 for a record £23m from Wolves and has since been elevated to captaincy, succeeding Christian Nørgaard.
His leadership qualities have been highlighted by new Bees boss Keith Andrews, who labelled him a “natural leader” and central to the side’s identity.
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Standing at 1.93m, Collins is both a physical presence and a composed figure in possession – traits that have made him a target for the Premier League’s elite.
The Republic of Ireland international, who already has 30 senior caps and two international goals to his name, featured in Brentford’s opening day 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
With his contract running until 2029, the west London club have no financial pressure to cash in, particularly after sanctioning Bryan Mbeumo’s £71m move to Manchester United earlier this window.
Collins and Maguire: parallels and comparisons
The comparisons with Harry Maguire are inevitable.
When United signed Maguire from Leicester in 2019 for £80m, he was widely regarded as one of the finest defenders in England, having starred for England at the 2018 World Cup.
His aerial strength and ability to step out with the ball drew widespread acclaim.
Collins now carries a similar profile at a younger age.
Both are physically imposing defenders, capable of dealing with long balls into the box, and comfortable leading from the back.
Importantly, both have also attracted interest from rival Premier League clubs at a relatively early stage in their careers, underlining their perceived value at the highest level.
Statistically, Collins has begun to surpass Maguire’s output.
Last season, the Brentford defender played 38 league games, contributing two goals and five assists, a notable tally for a centre-half.
His defensive metrics stand out: he ranks in the 97th percentile for blocks per 90 (1.97), the 79th percentile for clearances per 90 (5.90), and the 85th percentile for aerials won per 90 (3.03).
These numbers highlight both his defensive instinct and his reliability when Brentford are under pressure.
By comparison, Maguire, now 32, remains a steady figure but no longer operates at the same statistical level.
Last season he played 27 league matches and his influence has diminished. A look at their direct numbers paints the picture clearly:
Premier League Stats – 2024/25
Metric
Maguire
Collins
Tackles per 90
1.54
1.05
Tackles in the defensive third per 90
1.18
0.61
Percentage of dribblers tackled
73.9%
61.1%
Blocks per 90
2.03
0.77
Touches in defensive third per 90
33.6
33.4
Source: FBref
The data illustrates that while Maguire still excels in certain defensive actions, particularly when stepping up to tackle dribblers, Collins provides a superior shield in terms of blocking shots and disrupting attacking moves.
His knack for timely interventions reflects why so many top clubs have circled.
Nathan Collins
It’s also worth considering the trajectory. Maguire’s market value, once as high as that £80m price tag, has now fallen to just £11m, via Transfermarkt.
Collins, at 24 and with a long-term contract, represents the kind of profile United increasingly covet: players yet to hit their prime, with potential resale value.
The symbolism of this chase should not be underestimated. Manchester United were once defined by their defensive stalwarts – from Nemanja Vidić and Rio Ferdinand to Steve Bruce and Jaap Stam.
Collins may not yet be at that level, but the attributes he has displayed at Brentford and for Ireland suggest he has the potential to grow into such a role.
For Brentford, keeping hold of him is about more than just finances; it is about identity and ambition.
For United, though, the question is whether they are willing to test that resolve – and potentially break the bank again – to secure the man who could be Maguire’s successor.
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Manchester United suffered defeat in their first game of the new season.
Winless in their opening three games, Borussia Monchengladbach fired manager Gerardo Seoane, the club announced Monday. The squad, which features two USMNT players – Gio Reyna and Joe Scally – is reportedly interested in another American, Pellegrino Matarazzo, as the replacement. Matarazzo was Hoffenheim's manager until the start of the 2024-25 season.
Matarazzo reportedly linked
Matarazzo has been reported to be linked with the club, according to Tom Bogert and Kicker. Bogert reported that the 47-year-old has been considering his future and has been patiently waiting for his next opportunity.
He has a 57-47-71 record as manager overall, leading both Stuttgart and Hoffenheim, and was linked with the U.S. national team job before Mauricio Pochettino's hiring last year.
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Scally has been a fixture at the club since his arrival in 2021, making 123 league appearances and being one of the Bundesliga's top right backs. Reyna made his debut for Gladbach on Sunday, showing glimpses of quality despite the team's 4-0 defeat.
If Matarazzo is selected as new manager, he could lean into two players who have starred for the USMNT over the years.
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Gladbach have just one point this season and have struggled on both sides of the pitch. They have yet to score a goal this campaign and have conceded five, tied for third-most allowed this season.
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Things don't get any easier for Gladbach when it comes to upcoming opponents. They face U.S. international Malik Tillman and Leverkusen on Sept. 21 and take on Frankfurt the following week
Ricky Ponting has been appointed head coach of Punjab Kings (PBKS) from IPL 2025, a little over two months after he and Delhi Capitals parted ways ending his seven-year tenure at the franchise.ESPNcricinfo has learned that Ponting has signed a four-year contract with Kings, a franchise with multiple owners. Ponting, it is understood, will take the final call on the rest of the coaching staff. There is no clarity yet on who remains on the books from the coaching unit from last year: Trevor Bayliss (head coach), Sanjay Bangar (head of cricket development), Charl Langeveldt (fast-bowling coach), Sunil Joshi (spin-bowling coach).”I am grateful to Punjab Kings for presenting me with the opportunity to be the new head coach,” Ponting said. “I am excited to take up the new challenge. I had great conversations with the owners and the management about the way forward and was truly elated to see the alignment of our visions for the team. We all want to repay the fans who have stayed with the franchise over the years and we promise that they will see a much different Punjab Kings going forward.”Ponting will be the third head coach in four seasons at Kings, who finished ninth in the 2024 season. They have not qualified for the IPL playoffs since 2014, when they finished runners-up. Ponting’s first challenge would be shortlisting players who could be potentially retained for the next season even as the franchises wait for the IPL to finalise the retention rules.Related
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Harshal Patel, who won the purple cap for the second time in IPL 2024, along with the uncapped Indian pair of Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma were among the key performers for Kings last season. Kings also have India left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh, wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma, legspinner Rahul Chahar in their squad along with a healthy bunch of overseas players, including the England trio of Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Jonny Bairstow and South Africa quick Kagiso Rabada.With Shikhar Dhawan retiring recently, Kings will also be keen to identify a new captain.Ponting has been part of the IPL set-up since the inaugural season in 2008, first as a player at Kolkata Knight Riders followed by Mumbai Indians where he stepped down as captain midway through the 2013 season, paving way for Rohit Sharma to take over. Mumbai won the title the same year, with Ponting continuing in an advisory role in 2014 and then serving as head coach for two seasons in 2015 and 2016.In 2018, Ponting took charge as head coach of Capitals who made the playoffs for three successive seasons between 2019 and 2021, during which period they qualified for the first IPL final in 2020. After ending his association with Capitals in July, Ponting was head coach during Washington Freedom’s title-winning campaign in the 2024 season of Major League Cricket (MLC).
After welcoming a wrath of new signings to Anfield already, Liverpool are not showing any signs of slowing down in the transfer market.
If you thought the arrival of Florian Wirtz for a Premier League record fee of £116m was a big splash, then think again. The Reds could be set to break the British record again before transfer deadline day.
With Darwin Nunez reportedly on his way out of Merseyside, Liverpool’s desire to sign a new striker has been no secret.
Their admiration for a certain Alexander Isak is no secret either, and that move looks as though it’s now gathering momentum.
The latest on Alexander Isak to Liverpool
What a move this would be, and despite the obstacles surrounding a deal, it does look more likely than it ever has done now.
Indeed, on Tuesday afternoon, The Athletic’s David Ornstein revealed that Liverpool have made an approach to sign Isak from Newcastle.
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A formal offer has yet been made and the Toon’s stance remains that they do not want to sell him this summer. Alas, the Reds have signalled their intention to do a deal at £120m.
While the fee certainly complicates things, so does Hugo Ekitike. Newcastle submitted their first bid for the Eintracht Frankfurt attacker on Monday and the word on the street is that he wasn’t going to be an Isak replacement, but someone capable of playing alongside the Swede.
The trouble is, Liverpool are also interested in Ekitike and, according to Fabrizio Romano, Arne Slot’s men will likely look towards signing the Frenchman if they cannot get their hands on Isak.
Liverpool pursuing Isak alternative
With that situation a rather sticky one as far as Liverpool are concerned, perhaps they will look elsewhere in the Premier League.
Reports from French outlet Foot Mercato reported at the start of the week that Liverpool reps have flown to Paris to speak with the agents of Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.
While the likes of Isak and Ekitike will cost a shedload, any deal for Mateta is likely to be considerably cheaper, with the report stating that he could be sold for something between £43m-£52m if he leaves Selhurst Park this summer.
So, if all else fails, he’d be a great signing right? Well, he certainly stacks up well to Mr Isak.
How Mateta compares to Alexander Isak
Of course, Isak is the dream signing this summer, the Toon’s main man always has been. You don’t score 23 Premier League goals in a single season without catching the eye of other clubs.
Yet, we must not turn our noses up at Mateta either. In the words of the Sportsman he is a “goal-scoring machine” and as Reds writer Ben Bocsak notes, he is one of the “best finishers in the Premier League.”
Indeed, during the 2024/25 campaign, only Isak (25%) and Bryan Mbeumo (24.3%), registered a better season in terms of goal conversions than Mateta’s 23.3%. Mo Salah, for context, delivered a goal conversion rate of 23%. The Eagles centre-forward is already in the conversation of being among the division’s elite attackers.
He ended that term with 14 league goals in 37 outings and has been one of the top-flight’s leading figures in the last two seasons, notably bagging 16 in 35 during 2023/24.
The French sensation is not just a goalscorer either. Like Isak, he’s a proven bagsman in England’s top-flight, but like Isak, he’s also capable of the extraordinary, something we saw when Mateta travelled to the Emirates Stadium and scored an audacious lob against Arsenal.
Isak might be more of a direct runner but they’re both powerful and some statistical similarities can be drawn upon.
Assessing the data, via FBRef, it becomes clear where the key similarities and differences lie.
Mateta vs Isak in 2024/25 PL
Stat (per 90 mins)
Mateta
Isak
Shots
2.31
3.10
Shots on target
0.99
1.34
Shot on target %
42.6%
43.2%
Shot distance
15.6 yards
14.5 yards
Key passes
0.99
1.34
Passes into final 3rd
1.16
1.14
Touches
25
33
Successful take on %
43.5%
46.2%
There are obvious differences in the way they beat a player. Isak is more fleet-footed, possessing that dangerous burst of pace to get beyond the defensive line. Mateta, on the other hand, is more likely to outmuscle a centre-back and hold the ball up.
He’s like an “old-fashioned” striker as Thierry Henry once said. Yet, they are actually involved in the play at a similar rate.
Crystal Palace's Jean-PhilippeMatetacelebrates after the match
They touch the ball a similar number of times per 90 minutes, register a similar number of shots on target and shoot from a similar distance, just beyond the penalty spot. On that evidence, they’re not just out-and-out poachers; they offer goals from distance too.
Isak would be an unbelievable signing for the Reds but in Mateta they could sign a Premier League-proven forward with a similar conversion rate for a fraction of the price. Just imagine what he could do in a team where more chances are created. This move feels like a no-brainer if Ekitike and Newcastle’s number 9 are off the table.
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India will host the next edition of the Men’s Asia Cup cricket tournament in the T20 format in 2025 as a precursor to the T20 World Cup scheduled in the country in 2026, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) stated in its Invitation for Expression of Interest (IEOI).Since 2016, when the tournament was first played as a T20 event, the Asia Cup has been used as a dress rehearsal for the global event and played in the format in which the World Cup will be held.The 2023 edition, hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), was held in a ‘Hybrid Model’ as India refused to travel to the neighbouring country and played their matches in Sri Lanka.The 2027 Asia Cup will be held in the ODI format in Bangladesh as the 50-over World Cup is scheduled in South Africa in the same year.The T20 Asia Cup in India and the 50-over continental event in Bangladesh in 2027 will comprise 13 games each as there are 26 matches allocated in the said period.”‘Men’s Asia Cup Tournament’ means the biennial senior men’s cricket tournament organised and administered by the ACC involving designated Members, and shall include participation by the teams from Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and one Non Test playing Member of ACC selected through qualifying events,” the ACC stated in its IEOI statement.India are the defending Asia Cup champions, and have won three of the last four editions of the tournament. They beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the final of last year’s 50-overs edition in Colombo.
Thomas Frank’s arrival at Tottenham Hotspur, and how the tactician will perform in his first big job, is set to be one of the most intriguing Premier League stories of next season.
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The Spurs boss has been discussing him with Lilywhites hierarchy.
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There are many other riveting storylines on the horizon: Man City’s rebuild, Newcastle’s Champions League campaign, how Nottingham Forest will kick on from being last year’s surprise package, the newly-promoted three and Villa’s mission to remain among England’s elite to name a few of them.
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James Maddison
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Pedro Porro
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Dominic Solanke
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Dejan Kulusevski
6.83
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However, Frank’s debut campaign in the Spurs dugout stands out among the most enthralling narratives to keep an eye on next term, with the 51-year-old having big shoes to fill after Ange Postecoglou ended their 17-year wait for a major trophy.
It will also be the Dane’s first-ever campaign as a Champions League coach, and there is much more expectation on Frank’s shoulders than there ever was at Brentford.
The pressure which comes with managing a big six club is far more intense, so it is vital that chairman Daniel Levy backs Frank in the transfer market this summer, as Postecoglou’s immediate heir looks to get off to the best possible start.
Even though the ex-Bees boss will need time to build, there will be far less margin for error in north London than at the Gtech Community Stadium with far more eyes on Frank, especially after their historic Europa League triumph in Bilbao.
He is also faced with the possibility of losing some key players in the coming months.
Son Heung-min could well leave Tottenham this summer after 10 faithful years, as the Saudi Pro League look to add yet another big name to their financially-backed division of clubs.
Cashing in on the South Korean could be very tempting for Levy. The 32-year-old is about to enter the final 12 months of his contract and not exactly getting any younger, with there also being an argument that Son’s best years are behind him.
Cristian Romero U-turning over Tottenham exit after Frank arrival
Another star player who’s been heavily linked with an exit is star £165,000-per-week defender Cristian Romero.
The Argentine World Cup winner played a key role for Spurs on their run to Europa League glory, captaining them in each tie from the quarter-finals onwards. Romero didn’t feature much in the Premier League, mainly due to injuries and Postecoglou resting him for their European campaign, but the centre-back is undoubtedly a pivotal player for them.
TottenhamHotspur's CristianRomeroreacts
Micky van de Ven called his central defensive partner a “world-class” asset for the club, but reports from Europe and beyond in the last few months have claimed that Romero wants to leave Tottenham for Atlético Madrid.
Diego Simeone even confirmed Atletico’s interest in Romero, but according to a fresh update from TYC Sports, the tactician may have to wait a little longer to secure the 27-year-old’s signature.
Indeed, it is now believed that Romero could decide to stay at Tottenham for one more season, with Frank’s arrival cited as a key reason behind this potential decision, alongside their place in the Champions League next term.
This would come as a major boost for Frank, who’ll be very keen to keep hold of his best players, and Spurs’ youthful, inexperienced squad overall could seriously benefit from a leader like Romero in the dressing room.
That being said, if Atletico come calling with an offer too good to resist, it may well get Levy thinking, given Romero is out of contract in 2027.
Rangers are reportedly in pole position to hire an “outstanding” manager as their next boss this summer, according to an interesting update on the situation.
Rangers continue search for next manager
The Gers drew 1-1 at home to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday afternoon in the final Old Firm derby of the season, as the 2024/25 season draws towards its conclusion. Rangers are continuing their search for a permanent new manager, with Barry Ferguson seemingly unlikely to be given the job after his current stint in an interim role, with various names mentioned as possible options to come in this summer.
Rangers interim managerBarryFergusonbefore the match
Marco Rose has been one of the names mentioned in recent weeks, having most recently managed RB Leipzig earlier in the season, also winning two Austrian Bundesliga titles during his time in charge of RB Salzburg.
Meanwhile, Steven Gerrard has continued to be talked about as a front-runner to return to Ibrox ahead of next season, having guided them to league title glory back in 2020/21. The Liverpool legend could potentially jump at the chance to have a second spell as manager, as the Gers look to narrow the current gap in quality between themselves and Celtic.
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By
Ben Gray
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Rangers favourites to win Rose race
According to a new claim from Football Insider‘s Pete O’Rourke, 49ers Enterprises’ “links” with Red Bull means Rangers are the favourites to hire Rose as their new manager despite interest from elsewhere. The report adds that it puts them “above other clubs in the race to secure his services” in the coming weeks and months, with the appointment described as a “real possibility”.
RB Leipzig coachMarcoRosebefore the match
There is certainly plenty to like about Rose, in terms of Rangers picking him as their No.1 option to come in, not least his aforementioned two title wins with Salzburg. The German, who likes to adopt a 4-4-2 formation, has succeeded at the highest level, including managing one of Europe’s biggest clubs in Dortmund 46 times, and former Germany international Marco Reus has lauded him in the past.
“We have had a very open, good and close relationship built on trust right from the start. Marco Rose has done an outstanding job so far, and he will continue to do so in the future.”
The Red Bull connection can only be a good thing for Rangers, if it helps entice Rose to Ibrox, and it’s now a case of them deciding if he is a better option than Gerrard.
Marco Rose’s key managerial stats
Matches
Points per game
RB Leipzig
124
1.85
Borussia Dortmund
46
1.85
Borussa Monchengladbach
88
1.61
RB Salzburg
114
2.35
Opinion among Gers supporters will likely be split in that respect, but Rose’s record speaks for itself, and he could prove to be an inspired appointment.