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Juan Soto will be paid a tremendous, unprecedented amount of money to play baseball for the New York Mets through 2039.

A topsy-turvy free agency period ended—wouldn't you know it—with the prized player going with the team that offered the money. Soto is an incredible player with a winning pedigree, and his ability to get on base is something that has a good chance of remaining a razor-sharp tool until Soto is 40 years old and beyond. Most people in baseball who don't have an allegiance to one of Soto's unsuccessful suitors seems to be generally happy for him while also pointing out that such a groundbreaking deal, in both size and scope, could become an albatross down the road.

There's also a different argument in regards to Soto's actual value to the Mets. Sure, he should help them win baseball games. But how much is he actually going to move the needle and pad the pocketbooks to offset such an investment? Soto is one of the best players in baseball but he is not Shohei Ohtani or Aaron Judge or Elly De La Cruz or anyone else who has a slightly more dynamic skill set.

A.J. Pierzynski gave voice to this on , speaking about his own lack of experience tuning into anything just to see Soto and probably speaking for a fair amount of baseball casuals and diehards.

"I've never turned on a game to watch Juan Soto," Pierzynski said. "I've turned on a game to watch Shohei, I've turned on a game where Aaron Judge is coming up in a big situation."

When pressed on who else he might tune into watch, Pierzynski rattled off some of the following names: Bryce Harper, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman. The former White Sox catcher made it abundantly clear that he thinks Soto is a spectacular player and his is a matter of personal preference. He closed with some shots about all the walking and how that's celebrated in today's baseball which wasn't particularly germane.

Reasonable minds can disagree, but this doesn't really seem like an indictment or a knock or anything too negative. For all the great things Soto is, being a top-3 or even top-5 player in the collective baseball consciousness is not one of them. Many big thinkers will tell you that a 1.5 decades in New York will change all that.

Soto will be judged on how much he wins, not how many people stop what they're doing to watch one of his at-bats in May. The Mets and the networks and Major League Baseball will all be focused on what happens next October and the 14 Octobers after that. They all want him to be someone that doesn't have to be tuned into. They all want him to be someone who cannot be ignored.

SA will be without many of their main players, including regular captain Bavuma, Markram and Rabada

Mohammad Isam05-Jul-2025

Big picture: South Africa missing their big gunsSouth Africa posted a 328-run win in the first Test against Zimbabwe, but they will be depleted in the second Test by the absence of Keshav Maharaj, who has been ruled out with a groin strain.As a result, Wiaan Mulder will take over the captaincy even though he has no prior experience of leading a side in first-class cricket. Having played 20 Tests, Mulder is the second-most experienced player in this South Africa squad behind Kyle Verreynne, who has played 26. They are without many of their main players, including regular captain Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada.Related

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In total, South Africa have 93 caps, including Zubayr Hamza, who didn’t play the first Test. Lesogo Senokwane and Prenelan Subrayen, meanwhile, are still uncapped at this level.But South Africa have some exciting players in their ranks. Lhuan-dre Pretorius struck a barnstorming 153 in the first Test, while Corbin Bosch struck a century and took a five-wicket haul. As for Mulder, he scored 147 and had a four-wicket haul. After having impressed in IPL 2025 and the T20 Blast, Dewald Brevis hit 51 off 41 in his maiden Test innings.In contrast, Zimbabwe will be banking on experience. Sean Williams struck a sublime 137 in the first Test and has an average of 68.22 since 2020. Wellington Masakadza made a fourth-innings fifty in the first Test. But Zimbabwe will need more from their captain Craig Ervine, who scored 36 and 49 in that match.Blessing Muzarabani will lead the bowling attack with Tanaka Chivanga bubbling with confidence after taking a match haul of 6 for 159 in the first Test. Legspinner Vincent Masekesa produced some magic deliveries, too, but he will have to provide more control if Zimbabwe are to turn the tables on South Africa.Form guideZimbabwe LLLWL
South AfricaWWWWWSean Williams has been Zimbabwe’s standout batter in Test cricket over the past five years•Zimbabwe Cricket

In the spotlight: Sean Williams and Corbin BoschSean Williams has been Zimbabwe’s best Test batter in the last five years. In the first Test, he once again bailed his team out of trouble with his simple but effective technique. Williams’ short back-lift allows him to drive comfortably and he is arguably Zimbabwe’s best player of spin, thanks to his variety of sweeps.Corbin Bosch’s double of five wickets and a century in the first Test was the first for South Africa in 23 years. Bosch is a hit-the-deck bowler who is capable of hitting 140kph. He usually bowls with the old ball and his century batting at No. 8 was a throwback to South Africa’s heydays of Shaun Pollock and Lance Klusener.Team news: Muthusamy may get a gameBrian Bennett, who suffered a concussion during the first Test, could miss this Test, and Prince Masvaure, who was his concussion replacement, could keep his place in the XI. Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Kundai Matigimu and Newman Nyamhuri are the other options on the bench for Zimbabwe.Zimbabwe (probable): 1 Prince Masvaure, 2 Takudzwanashe Kaitano, 3 Nick Welch, 4 Sean Williams, 5 Craig Ervine (capt), 6 Wessly Madhevere, 7 Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk), 8 Wellington Masakadza, 9 Vincent Masekesa, 10 Blessing Muzarabani, 11 Tanaka ChivangaMaharaj’s injury opens up a place for Senuran Muthusamy. They also have Hamza, Senokwane and Subrayen as options in the squad.South Africa (probable): 1 Matthew Breetzke, 2 Tony de Zorzi, 3 Wiaan Mulder (capt), 4 David Bedingham, 5 Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 6 Dewald Brevis, 7 Kyle Verreynne (wk), 8 Corbin Bosch, 9 Senuran Muthusamy, 10 Codi Yusuf, 11 Kwena MaphakaPitch and conditions: A lively surface on the cardsFor a change, pace dominated spin in the first Test at the Queens’ Sports Club. The scoring rate, too, was higher than usual from both sides, though the pitch slowed down considerably later in the Test. The weather remains chilly, at times slipping to around 13-degrees Celsius.Stats and trivia: Williams second only to Andy Flower At 19 years and 93 days, Pretorius became the youngest to hit 150 in men’s Tests. Williams, who began his international career 13 months before Pretorius was born, also made a century in the first Test in Bulawayo. It got him level with Grant Flower and Brendan Taylor on the centuriion’ table for Zimbabwe in Test cricket. Only Andy Flower is ahead of Williams now. This will only be the third Test since September 2017 where South Africa will be without Rabada, Bavuma, Maharaj and Markram.

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A frustração no clássico acentuou um alerta para o Fluminense em sua sequência no Brasileirão. O Tricolor das Laranjeiras não saía de campo com sua defesa sofrendo quatro gols há cerca de quatro meses.

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Antes do 4 a 2 aplicado pelos cruz-maltinos no Estádio Nilton Santos no sábado (16), a equipe só havia saído de campo com um placar dilatado em 29 de abril. O Fortaleza derrotou o Fluminense também por 4 a 2. Reflexo de uma oscilação defensiva que vem se refletindo em campo.

Thiago Galhardo abriu a contagem, Moisés marcou duas vezes e Hércules completou a vitória do Tricolor do Pici. Alan e John Kennedy fizeram os gols da equipe das Laranjeiras, que havia poupado jogadores na partida.

Por mais que tenha lidado com desfalques, a sensação de que o rendimento diante do Vasco ficou abaixo do esperado ficou nítida. O meia Lima foi veemente ao falar sobre as oscilações defensivas.

– É complicado tomar quatro gols. Não tem o que falar. O Diniz cobra bastante para não tomarmos esse tipo de gol bobo. Quando a gente acha que não vai acontecer, acabam vindo erros – afirmou o meia Lima, na zona mista.

Em seguida, o camisa 45 foi taxativo em relação à sequência da equipe.

– Tivemos uma infelicidade e precisamos voltar a vencer. Vamos trabalhar para corrigir os nossos erros – declarou.

O Fluminense pega o Cruzeiro na quarta-feira, dia 20, às 21h30.

Liverpool’s spending spree could have been even more impressive in the summer, with reports now indicating that they made an approach to sign a midfield star.

What Liverpool need in 2026

After breaking their transfer record twice in one summer to sign both Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, it’s hard to imagine that Liverpool need anything when 2026 arrives. But the reality is that they’re still short at centre-back and in the most ideal world, could do with backup for Ryan Gravenberch at the heart of their midfield.

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Arne Slot will be hoping that his side at least end their three-game losing run when they return to action against rivals Manchester United this weekend. That would at least help to quiet the noise surrounding the Reds’ current struggles and their need for reinforcements even after a £400m spending spree.

The Dutchman will also be hoping to see the likes of Florian Wirtz and Alexis Mac Allister bring their international form to club level. The latter scored a brace against Puerto Rico for Argentina on Wednesday, whilst Wirtz has received backing from compatriot Ilkay Gundogan during his time with Germany.

It’s certainly not a replacement for Wirtz that Liverpool need in 2026. Instead, they need to strengthen at centre-back by finally signing Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace and they need some competition for Gravenberch.

Liverpool made contact to sign Thuram

Those at Anfield very nearly signed backup for Gravenberch in the summer. According to The Boot Room’s Graeme Bailey, Liverpool launched an approach to sign Khephren Thuram from Juventus alongside a number of their Premier League rivals. Juventus reportedly rebuffed any efforts to steal the Frenchman and aim to build their midfield around the 24-year-old.

Whether that’s the end of that saga remains to be seen. History would suggest that it’s unlikely to end there. Before Slot even arrived, it was Jurgen Klopp who set his sights on Thuram, only for Juventus to swoop in and Liverpool to sign Gravenberch, Wataro Endo and Dominik Szoboszlai instead.

Of course, that trio have since become Premier League champions, but that doesn’t mean Thuram wouldn’t have plenty to offer the Reds in the middle of the park.

Described as a “powerful” ball-carrier by analyst Ben Mattinson, Liverpool shouldn’t give up on adding Thuram to their ranks just yet.

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Mesmo sendo convocado por conta do corte de Antony, o atacante Gabriel Jesus entrou no decorrer das duas primeiras partidas da Seleção Brasileira nas eliminatórias para a Copa do Mundo de 2026. O jogador atuou por 30 minutos na vitória por 1 a 0 do Brasil sobre o Peru, nesta terça-feira (12), em Lima.

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Com um histórico recente de lesões no joelho, uma delas que o tirou da última Copa do Mundo, durante a competição, Gabriel se diz recuperado e exaltou não só o triunfo fora de casa, mas a oportunidade de ter sido lembrado para mais um ciclo brasileiro rumo a um novo Mundial.

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– A gente conseguiu (a vitória) graças ao time inteiro. Acho que a equipe vem evoluindo. Estou muito feliz de poder estar aqui, agora bem recuperado do joelho. É isso, três pontos muito importantes – destacou o atacante após a partida no estádio Nacional em entrevista às detentoras de direitos de transmissão.

Ainda no primeiro tempo, quando Jesus estava no banco de reservas, o Brasil chegou a abrir o placar, com Richarlison. Porém, após quase sete minutos de análise, a arbitragem de vídeo anulou o lance por conta de um ligeiro impedimento do jogador brasileiro.

Para Gabriel Jesus, a demora prejudicou a Seleção, pois esfriou o time em um bom momento. A vitória, portanto, foi buscada já nos acréscimos da partida, quando o zagueiro Marquinhos aproveitou um escanteio cobrado por Neymar e marcou de cabeça.

– Nunca é fácil e nunca foi fácil jogar contra eles aqui, da maneira que eles jogaram, prendendo muito o jogo, fazendo cera. Acredito que no gol do Richarlison demorou bastante (a consulta ao VAR). Isso tudo eles (arbitragem) fizeram para desconcentrar a gente. Mas a equipe continuou focada rumo ao gol para conseguir a vitória, que é o que a gente veio fazer aqui hoje – pontuou Jesus.

A Seleção Brasileira volta a jogar as Eliminatórias em outubro. No dia 12, recebe a Venezuela, na Arena Pantanal, no Mato Grosso. Já no dia 17, visita o Uruguai.

Over the summer, there was a real focus for Leeds United to sign some new attackers.

The Whites were the top goalscorers in the Championship last season, finding the back of the net 95 times, but Daniel Farke’s side still put a focus on strengthening in forward areas during the transfer window.

Leeds signed two out-and-out number nines, both of whom joined on a free transfer. The first was Lukas Nmecha, who joined from Bundesliga club Wolfsburg, and scored on his debut.

The second was former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who moved to Elland Road after his contract with the Toffees expired.

They were not the only attackers to join, though, with Farke’s side also signing Noah Okafor.

Why Leeds signed Okafor

The Swiss international made the move to Elland Road from Serie A giants AC Milan. The versatile attacker cost the Yorkshire side just £18m, signing a four-year deal with the club.

So far, he’s only two games into his career for Farke’s side. The new Leeds number 19 played 24 minutes in the devastating 5-0 away defeat to Arsenal, before starting the Carabao Cup clash with Sheffield Wednesday three days later.

Being such a short time into his stint as a Leeds player, it is understandable that the 25-year-old hasn’t properly got going yet. He played the best football of his career so far at Red Bull Salzburg, where he scored 34 goals and assisted 23 in 110 appearances. For Milan, he found the back of the net seven times.

One thing that really stands out about Okafor’s game is his versatility. Whilst he is predominantly a left winger, the 25-year-old can also play on the opposite flank and as a centre-forward.

With that being said, Leeds had a similar profile of an attacker who is now worth even more money than Okafor.

The ex-Leeds star worth more than Okafor

In recent seasons, Leeds have sold some big-name players who could have been an important part of the squad today. Homegrown midfield duo Kalvin Phillips and Archie Gray are two players that spring to mind.

Another former Elland Road star who fits into that category is Jack Clarke. Now plying his trade at Ipswich Town, the 24-year-old, who was born in York, was once a Leeds player. The Whites sold him to Tottenham Hotspur for just £8m back in 2019, a decision which seems to have backfired.

The former Leeds academy player was immediately sent back on loan from Spurs after signing, and has a record of two goals and two assists in 28 games for the club.

Things didn’t work out in North London, with Clarke making just four appearances before joining Sunderland.

It was at Sunderland where Clarke made a real impact, with pundit and Black Cats fan Dougie Critchley describing him as “sensational”. He bagged 28 goals and assisted 23 in 114 games.

His best campaigns were 2022/23, where he contributed to 21 goals and assists and 2023/24, where he managed 19 goal involvements.

Indeed, the underlying numbers the versatile winger put up that season show what Leeds are missing out on.

For example, Clarke averaged 1.8 key passes in 2022/23 and 2.4 key passes the following season, per 90 minutes.

Goals and assists

0.5

0.5

Key passes

1.8

2.4

Big chances created

0.2

0.3

Dribbles completed

2.1

3.8

Tackles & interceptions

2.4

2.5

The now-Ipswich winger’s value has shot up from when Leeds sold him. According to Transfermarkt, he’s worth £13m, an additional £5m more than what he was when he departed Elland Road six years ago. That is also more than Okafor is worth, as per Transfermarkt, with his current value down at just £11.2m.

In hindsight, perhaps Leeds regret selling Clarke. They would have had a ready-made winger on their books, who is not only worth more than Okafor, but also meant they could have saved money on his signing.

Given the fact that Clarke can play on either wing, too, this could be seen as one that got away from the Yorkshire outfit.

Their next Raphinha: Leeds star could soon steal the number 10 from Piroe

Leeds United may have their next Raphinha in the making at Elland Road.

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تعرض أحد لاعبي ليفربول لصدمة قوية، وسيضطر على إثرها للغياب عن الملاعب حتى نهاية العام الحالي بسبب تعرضه لإصابة خطيرة.

ووفقًا لـ”ليفربول دوت كوم” فإنه من المقرر أن يغيب جايدن دانس مهاجم ليفربول الشاب عن صفوف الفريق حتى نهاية العام.

وقد تعرض اللاعب صاحب الـ19 عاماً لإصابة في أوتار الركبة أثناء تنفيذه ركلة حرة خلال مباراة ليفربول ضد إبسويتش تاون تحت 21 عاماً في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز الشهر الماضي.

وأكدت الفحوصات الطبية خطورة الإصابة التي تعرض لها جايدن دانس، والذي سيضطر للغياب عن صفوف ليفربول لفترة طويلة بسبب هذه الإصابة.

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وقال روب بيج مدرب فريق ليفربول تحت 21 عاماً لصحيفة “ليفربول إيكو”: “قد يبتعد دانس عن ليفربول لشهرين، لن تكون عودته سريعة، إنها انتكاسة له لكنه متفائل جداً بكل شيء في الحياة وخاصة كرة القدم”.

وأضاف: “إذا كان هناك من يستطيع تجاوز هذه النكسة فهو بلا شك، يحظى بدعم كامل من الفريق الطبي ومني ومن جميع الموظفين، سيتجاوز الأمر”.

وشارك دانس في 10 مباريات مع الفريق الأول لـ ليفربول وسجل 3 أهداف، ولعب مباراة ساوثهامبتون في دور الـ32 من كأس كاراباو مؤخرًا.

The attacking midfield position is one that has caused Thomas Frank no end of trouble since taking the reins at Tottenham Hotspur earlier this summer.

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The Dane made his ambitions of strengthening the position evident early on, after making a £60m move for Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White back in July.

However, a move fell through for the Englishman’s signature before James Maddison suffered an ACL injury that could rule him out of the majority of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign.

Such situations have highlighted the need for added depth in the number ten position, with no recognised attacking midfielder currently on the books, with Pape Sarr featuring in the role in the recent clash with Burnley.

That could all be about to change in the coming days, with Frank now making key moves for multiple talents across Europe to add the needed depth required for added success.

Spurs preparing move for an Eze alternative

Their ambitions of improving the squad had seen attention being turned to Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, although things have taken a turn on that front.

He’s been a key target over recent months, but after talks between the sides, it now appears the 27-year-old is edging toward a move to Arsenal instead, as revealed by David Ornstein on X, following a last-gasp hijack from the Gunners.

Other deals may well have to be pursued to land further attacking talents, with Atalanta star Ademola Lookman of interest, according to TBR Football.

The report claims that the Nigerian international has handed in a transfer request at the Serie A side, leading to his intermediaries offering him out to the Lilywhites.

It also states that Frank’s staff have been in talks with the 27-year-old and his representatives over a move, leading to a £40m transfer fee being mooted before the September 1st deadline.

Why Spurs’ £40m target would be a better signing than Eze

Eze has been a shining light in Palace’s success over the last couple of months, notching 25 combined goals and assists for Oliver Glasner’s side throughout the 2024/25 campaign.

Numerous of his efforts popped up in key moments, including in the FA Cup final, helping the Eagles win their first ever major trophy with a 1-0 win over Manchester City at Wembley.

The figures he produced in the Premier League last season would certainly hand Frank the added quality he’s been craving, whilst also highlighting the backing he has from owner Daniel Levy to help the side reach the next level.

However, a deal for Lookman could prove to be a better addition for the side, offering added quality, but also more experience at the top level of the European game – something which Eze has lacked in his career.

The Nigerian has already made 37 appearances across all European competitions, notching 12 goals – including five in seven Champions League outings last campaign.

Such tallies would be of use given the Lilywhites’ upcoming European adventure, whilst also massively outperforming the Palace star in numerous areas from 2024/25.

Lookman, who’s been labelled “world-class” by commentator Mateo Bonetti, posted more combined goals and assists in league action, whilst also managing a better shot on target accuracy rate.

Such figures would add a needed goal threat to Frank’s side, something which is extremely important for a number ten, alongside their creative ability.

The former Everton star also managed to impress in chance creation, making more key passes and passes into the opposition box per 90, able to provide those ahead of him with crucial chances in front of goal.

Lookman’s dominance over Eze is further highlighted in his higher tallies of carries into the 18-yard box per 90, able to manoeuvre himself into dangerous positions.

Getting into threatening areas is one thing, but the Nigerian has showcased with his shooting stats that he has the ability to find the net himself – or even tee up a teammate if needed.

Both players would be excellent additions to the Lilywhites squad, offering key quality and depth in pivotal areas of the pitch – something which has been lacking in the early stages of 2025/26.

However, there’s no denying that the Atalanta star would be a better addition, not to mention a cheaper one too, given the £20m difference in their current asking prices.

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Há exatamente um mês, no dia 25 de março, o goleiro Adriel era protagonista de um sofrida, porém fundamental classificação do Grêmio para a decisão do Campeonato Gaúcho, nas penalidades, diante do Ypiranga. Após o 2 a 1 no tempo regulamentar, a figura formada na base do Tricolor defendeu duas cobranças e ratificou sua importância na titularidade da equipe principal.

– Feliz demais de ter conseguido ajudar o Grêmio na disputa de pênaltis com as duas defesas e em um jogo difícil. Porém, mais uma vez, conseguimos manter o bom retrospecto, de ano em ano, de chegar na final (do Gauchão). Agora, vamos buscar o título – disse o atleta de 22 anos, na oportunidade.

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Entretanto, passado esse período, o que poderia se refletir na manutenção de seu posto, quando se olha apenas para os desempenhos dentro de campo, acabou sendo diretamente afetado por comportamentos contrários as normas de convivência estabelecidas no Grêmio.

Logo depois do revés sofrido contra o Cruzeiro, no último sábado (22), Renato foi questionado sobre a ausência repetina de Adriel no gol da equipe. O treinador não poupou palavras para justificar o tema:

-É um recado, estamos fechados. Se lá atrás os empresários, alguns, circulavam no clube e ajudavam a decidir algumas coisas, acabou. O clube, hoje, tem comando. Adriel não jogou hoje (sábado) e essa pergunta (por que saiu do time) tem que fazer para ele. É uma consequência do que ele tem feito, o clube tem a cartilha e tem que seguir isso. Já conversei com ele quatro, cinco vezes, tem que escutar quem quer o bem dele, quem está no clube.

Segundo informações veiculadas pelo portal ‘ge’ e confirmadas pelo Futebol Latino/LANCE!, elementos como uso do celular em excesso, atraso em treinos e outras condutas contrárias ao que foi estabelecido dentro do clube contribuíram para o afastamento do goleiro.

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Com mais de uma violação por parte de Adriel, o tema foi tratado de maneira mais enérgica após uma entrevista recente dada pelo goleiro para a ‘Rádio Gaúcha’, onde o mesmo não chegou a consultar o clube sobre estar autorizado ou não a falar com o referido veículo. Chegando a detalhar, inclusive, pontos relacionados a posicionamentos da equipe em diferentes situações de jogo, algo que trouxe bastante desconforto no Tricolor.

Desta forma, Adriel está afastado neste momento do elenco principal ao ponto de ter treinado, na última segunda-feira (24), junto da equipe sub-20. Algo que, naturalmente, acabará dando mais espaço para que Gabriel Grando ganhe continuidade no Grêmio.

In the recent past, Nottingham Forest have prioritised quantity in the transfer market, even breaking the English record for new faces in a single transfer window in 2022, but this summer they have focused on quality.

Forest scouts were clearly impressed by Botafogo’s Club World Cup campaign that saw their side survive a group that contained both PSG and Atlético Madrid. Off the back of that campaign, Nuno Espirito Santo brought in Botafogo duo Igor Jesus and Jair Cunha, with defensive midfielder Danilo going the other way. The pair will reinforce either end of the pitch with Jesus playing as a striker and Cunha as a centre-back.

Their other major signing is Dan Ndoye – the versatile Swiss winger has become one of Forest’s most expensive signings ever. Forest signing Ndoye was something of a coup as he was a Manchester United target and spent the first four years of his career at clubs connected to United’s new minority shareholder, Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

While they’ve made two major attacking signings in Ndoye and Jesus, it doesn’t look like they are done there. The club lost Anthony Elanga to Newcastle earlier in the window and missed out on Champions League qualification when Chris Wood’s goals dried up at the end of the season, so another attacker may be needed to ensure a strong finish to this year’s campaign.

Forest pushing for Hutchinson

David Ornstien of The Athletic has revealed that Forest have tried to deepen their attacking numbers even further by adding Omari Hutchinson to their ranks. Hutchinson was relegated from the Premier League last season and has been receiving interest from several top-flight clubs.

Forest’s owner, Evangelos Marinakis, placed a bid of £35 million, which was rejected by Ipswich. It now seems likely that if Forest want to secure Hutchinson’s signature, they may have to make him a club record signing.

The Reds aren’t the first Premier League side to have shown an interest in Hutchinson this summer, as Brentford also made an approach earlier in the window.

At the start of last season, Hutchinson was only on £6,000 a week, making him not only one of the lowest-paid players in the Ipswich squad but in the entire league. This is less than any of the main Nottingham Forest squad were on at the same point last season, meaning it’s almost certain that a move for Hutchinson will see the England Under-21 star receive a huge pay rise.

Why Hutchinson is a "special talent"

Hutchinson first hit a lot of football fans’ radar when he was at the Chelsea academy, where he was being viewed as a “special talent”.

When compared to players of a similar profile, what makes Hutchinson so special is his success rate despite limited chances in a poor Ipswich side.

Attacking Midfielders League Stats 2024/25 Campaign

Hutchinson

Garnacho

Cherki

Total Shots

45

84

45

Shot on Target

40%

34.5%

42.2%

Short Pass Completion

88.5%

88.4%

89.5%

Medium Pass Completion

83.5%

82.1%

82.3%

Stats from FBREF

Given that Hutchinson played in a lower-quality side that got relegated, and Rayan Cherki and Alejandro Garnacho played for teams that reached the latter stages of the Europa League, Hutchinson’s stats look even more impressive. Additionally, although Cherki narrowly surpasses Hutchinson in some fields, the standard of Ligue 1 is lower than that of the Premier League.

Hutchinson’s pass completion in short to medium range (where he predominantly operates as an attacking midfielder) shows a calmness under pressure that ensures he retains the ball. When comparing his shots to Garnacho, it shows that Hutchinson is more considerate of the ball, showing the maturity to know when to shoot and when to pass.

Hutchinson’s collectiveness on the ball will be a boost to his attacking teammates and should lead to them receiving better quality passes and avoiding unnecessary turnovers. With all of these skills at only 21 years old, it is clear why Nuno and Marinakis are pushing for this deal.