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Leeds United have made an approach to sign Flamengo winger Gonzalo Plata, alongside two other Premier League clubs, and a January move could now be possible.

A lack of goals has been an issue for Leeds so far this season, having scored just ten Premier League goals, the joint-second lowest figure in the top flight, with Danny Murphy bemoaning their lack of quality attacking options back in September.

Murphy said: “I think the biggest problem for Burnley and Leeds is firepower. I agree with what we talked about earlier. I think all the newly promoted sides doing well is great for the Premier League.

“I’d like to see them all stay up, actually. But I don’t think it’ll be the case.

Since then, Dominic Calvert-Lewin has continued to struggle in front of goal, having found the back just once in nine league outings, although Daniel Farke will be glad Lukas Nmecha scored his first goal from open play at the weekend, albeit in a 3-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest.

As a result of that loss, the Whites are just one point above the relegation zone, sitting in 16th place, and it has been revealed they have now made an approach to sign a new forward ahead of the January transfer window.

Leeds make contact to sign Gonzalo Plata

According to journalist Fabricio Lopes (via Sport Witness), Leeds have now made contact to sign Flamengo winger Gonzalo Plata, and the Brazilian club could be willing to sanction a move in the January transfer window.

Indeed, Flamengo have become increasingly frustrated with Plata, given that he went to a nightclub before an important match, which means they will now be open to offers this winter, although there could be competition for his signature.

AFC Bournemouth and West Ham United have also made enquiries over a deal for the Flamengo star, who remains under contract until June 2029, putting his current employers in a strong negotiating position.

There may be some concerns over the 25-year-old’s off-field issues, but he certainly has plenty of ability, having been lauded as “exceptional” by scout Jacek Kulig earlier this year.

The Ecuadorian is established at international level, having scored eight goals in 45 appearances for his national side, while the versatile attacker, who is also capable of playing at centre-forward, has also chipped in with 17 goal contributions in 63 appearances for Flamengo.

Leeds may need a fresh injection of quality in attack if they are to avoid the drop, given that not a single one of their players has scored over two goals this season.

Leeds’ top scorers

Number of goals

Joe Rodon

2

Lukas Nmecha

2

Noah Okofor

2

Sean Longstaff

1

Brenden Aaronson

1

Anton Stach

1

Dominic Calvert-Lewin

1

That said, it would be a risk to sign Plata, given that the Ecuador international is unproven in the Premier League, and wasn’t exactly prolific in the 2025 Brazilian Serie A, netting four goals in 24 outings.

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Wolves now see Rob Edwards as a leading choice to replace Vitor Pereira as manager, having failed to bring Gary O’Neil back to the club.

Pereira was relieved of his duties over the weekend, following a dreadful start to the season that sees Wanderers sit bottom of the Premier League table, with Jeff Shi confirming the decision.

“Vitor and his team worked tirelessly for Wolves and helped guide us through a challenging period last season, for which we are grateful. Unfortunately, the start to this season has been a disappointment and, despite our strong desire to give the head coach time and matches to find an improvement, we have reached a point where we must make a change. We thank Vitor and his staff for their efforts and wish them the very best for the future.”

O’Neil had emerged as a front-runner to replace Pereira, but the former Wolves manager has now reportedly decided against a return to Molineux, feeling it isn’t the right time.

Meanwhile, former Wanderers striker Robbie Keane is another name who has been thrown into the mix, and now a key update has emerged regarding Middlesbrough manager Edwards taking charge.

Edwards speaks out about taking Wolves job

Speaking to BBC Radio Tees, Edwards didn’t rule out taking over as Wolves manager, but admitted his focus is on his current club at the moment.

“I can understand it with my links to the club but my full focus is on this job here, which is a brilliant job, and trying to turn things around for a really big game against Leicester. It’s hard for me to comment on speculation and anything other than Middlesbrough. We’ve done a decent job so far, and all I care about is trying to win tomorrow.”

Journalist Ben Jacobs has added that Edwards is high on Wolves’ wishlist after O’Neil’s snub and has a release clause in his Boro contract, with the Old Gold looking to ‘try and line up a replacement for Pereira before the Chelsea game’.

Edwards is an impressive young manager who already knows Wolves well, not only spending four years there as a player, but also having a brief spell in interim charge back in 2016.

The 42-year-old famously guided Luton Town into the Premier League from the Championship, which was a special achievement, and he has been hailed by journalist Mark Ogden for his “ultra-positive” approach.

Middlesbrough

14

1.79

Luton Town

103

1.18

Watford

11

1.27

Forest Green

53

1.75

England Under-16s

1

0.00

Wolves Under-23s

34

1.76

Telford United

42

1.26

While Edwards will clearly be focusing on guiding Middlesbrough into the top flight, the lure of Wolves could be great for him, both in terms of returning to the club and also getting another Premier League job.

He is still a relatively young manager, so there is some risk in Wanderers appointing him, at a time when a more experienced head who knows how to get out of trouble arguably makes more sense.

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But if those high up at the club feel that the 3-4-2-1-playing Edwards is the right man to get Wolves out of this current mess, they need to be trusted, with age only a number and the Englishman already impressing so much in his managerial career.

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Lamine Yamal is ignoring his latest comparisons to Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, with the teenage wonderkid pointing out that the Argentine GOAT has “scored 1000s of goals” that are similar to the strike he recorded against Club Brugge. Yamal delivered another moment of magic in that Champions League contest, but is reluctant to liken himself to an all-time great.

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  Yamal’s dancing feet were on full display as he illuminated a continental clash in Belgium. He was unable to inspire Barca to victory, as an entertaining encounter finished 3-3, but he did register the most impressive goal of the game.

  The 18-year-old was able to glide past defenders on the edge of the box, play a quick one-two with Fermin Lopez, and roll the ball into the bottom corner. Said effort conjured up memories of Messi dancing his way past opponents while donning Barcelona’s iconic No.10 jersey.

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• Messi comparisons: Why Yamal is avoiding that debate

  Yamal has been compared to the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner since stepping out of the fabled La Masia academy system. He is also left-footed, but has always sought to distance himself from a debate that he is not yet worthy of dominating.

  He told reporters when discussing his latest Messi-esque effort for Barca: “I can't compare myself with Messi. He's scored thousands of goals like that. I have to make my own way and hope to score many more goals like that. I try to do the best I can. The move went really quick and Fermín's left me with the ball with a nice flick. I have controlled it and finished it.”

• Ballon d'Or winner: Yamal tipped to reach the top

  Yamal has previously said of building his own legacy in world football, rather than claiming a share of Messi’s: “I’ve always tried to forge my own path. Of course, Messi is the greatest player in history for me, without a doubt. He’s left-footed, and so am I. He played for Barcelona, and I play for Barcelona. He played as a right winger, and so do I. We definitely have a lot in common, and that’s okay. I just want to carve my own path.

  “He wrote his legendary story, and I hope to have a successful career like his. But more importantly, I want to play football my way, to write my own story, and to make people remember the name Lamine Yamal.”

  He is expected to become an icon in his own right, with former Barcelona midfielder Emmanuel Petit suggesting that the youngster could go on to eclipse Messi’s record-breaking haul of Golden Balls.

  The Frenchman told : “I think the Ballon d’Or is his main reason for wanting the number 10, he is already thinking about it, he is a tremendous footballer. I can’t name a player that has been as impressive as him at his age, every time he touches the ball something happens. You’d think he was 28 and in his prime.

  “He dribbles past players like it’s the PlayStation and he makes defenders look like cones, he has such a high ceiling, he could become even better than Messi. Messi won eight Ballons d’Or, Yamal will have motivation to go even further, he’s a joy to watch.”

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  Injury frustration: Yamal recovered from untimely knock

  Yamal has seen his 2025-26 campaign disrupted by injury, with an untimely knock being picked up while on international duty with Spain. He sat out seven games for club and country as a result, but appears to be fit and firing at present.

  He has claimed that a lot of “lies” were told during his enforced spell on the sidelines, with Barca managing his fitness carefully, with full focus now locked on delivering match-altering goals and assists.

  Defending Liga champions Barcelona need him to do that on a regular basis, as they chase down Clasico rivals Real Madrid in another battle for domestic supremacy in Spain, with Hansi Flick’s side set to reach another international break after travelling to Celta Vigo on Sunday.

Tottenham Hotspur have now joined the race for a “fantastic” midfielder, as they believe he would be a perfect fit for the Premier League.

Spurs looking to sign new midfielder amid Bissouma uncertainty

Yves Bissouma was widely expected to leave Tottenham during the summer transfer window, given the central midfielder’s well-documented fall-out with Thomas Frank, but the Malian ultimately remained at N17 following an injury blow.

Since then, Bissouma has managed to return to action, but he was recently stretchered off after being on the receiving end of a heavy challenge during Mali’s 4-1 victory over Madagascar in World Cup qualifying.

It remains to be seen whether the north Londoners are able to get the midfielder off the books in the January transfer window, but it doesn’t seem like he stands much chance of getting back in the side, given the fantastic start Joao Palhinha has made.

With an average SofaScore match rating of 7.21 in the Premier League, Palhinha is ranked as Spurs’ joint-second best-performing player so far this season, which suggests bringing in a new defensive midfielder will not be necessary anytime soon.

However, Tottenham have now joined the race for a central midfielder, according to a report from Caught Offside, which states they have taken an interest in FC Porto’s Victor Froholdt, who is also being targeted by Arsenal, Brighton & Hove Albion and Atletico Madrid.

The Lilywhites believe Froholdt’s energy and physical attributes mean he is perfect for the Premier League, and with Porto open to offers, a move could be possible in 2026, although any deal is likely to be on the expensive side.

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The Portuguese club are looking to receive a fee of around €50m – €60m (£43m – £52m), with the race for the midfielder’s signature heating up following several scouting missions.

"Fantastic" Froholdt impressing for club and country

The Danish maestro, who is represented by the same agent as Frank, only arrived at FC Porto in the summer, joining from FC Copenhagen, but scout Jacek Kulig has been left very impressed by the way he has adjusted to life in the Liga Portugal.

Not only has the 19-year-old caught the eye for Porto, but he has also impressed for Denmark in the current international break, chipping in with one goal and two assists across games against Belarus and Greece.

It is still very early days for Froholdt, with the youngster yet to prove himself in a major European league, but if he continues to develop at his current rate, Tottenham should undoubtedly consider a move in 2026.

Conrad does not think Klaasen’s decision was prompted by his pronouncement that the players needed to prioritise the national duty over T20 leagues

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Heinrich Klaasen, 33, retired from internationals on Monday•ICC/Getty Images

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad has expressed his “disappointment” over the international retirement of Heinrich Klaasen but played down suggestions of a rift between them. Klaasen, who announced his retirement from international cricket yesterday, stepped down from Tests in January 2024 – 11 months into Conrad’s tenure as red-ball coach and after being dropped from the South Africa side following a poor series against West Indies.Conrad does not think Klaasen’s decision was prompted by his pronouncement that South Africa’s best players need to be more available for bilateral series than leagues, but confirmed he has yet to have a conversation with Klaasen about his reasons.”Obviously, if you lose a player of the calibre of Heinrich Klaasen, you’d be disappointed,” Conrad told the media at South Africa’s warm-up match against Zimbabwe at Arundel. “But if that’s the narrative that you want to espouse, that I’m the common factor, then be my guest. I haven’t even had a conversation with Heinrich. He turned down the contract long before I was even a thought in the white-ball space. It’s really unfortunate that we lose a player of his calibre. He’s one of the best in the world, if not the best, among the white ball middle-order batters.”Related

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Conrad was confirmed as South Africa’s all-format coach in May, a month after Klaasen was not included on CSA’s central contract list, even as a white-ball-only player.At the time, CSA said discussions with Klaasen were ongoing. Klaasen is signed to play in both MLC and the Hundred, which take place in July and August, at the same time as South Africa are due to play a T20I tri-series in Zimbabwe and a white-ball series in Australia. Klaasen is understood to be wedded to those deals and would have opted out of South Africa’s tours, which Conrad is leaving little room for, as he expects players to put national duty first.Shukri Conrad has asked for his players to prioritise bilaterals over T20 leagues•Themba Hadebe/Associated Press

“I’d be disappointed if it [Klaasen retiring to favour leagues] was, because we didn’t have a conversation,” Conrad said. “I think if guys pre-signed deals prior to me coming on board, I certainly wasn’t going to come in there and say, ‘Well, you have got to withdraw from whatever you pre-signed.’ So without us ever having a conversation, I’d be disappointed if that was why he retired. From the little bit I know, I know Heinrich from way back when he was at the academy, kept in the academy sides when I was the coach. I’d be very surprised if he was as short-sighted as that. I think he’s obviously got really good reasons for why he’s retired, and we’ve got to respect that.”An example of Conrad’s flexibility will be seen later in the year when David Miller, who is on a white-ball-only contract, will miss the Zimbabwe or Australia tours. “He has signed at the Hundred and but he’s going to come and tour England with us,” Conrad said.He also indicated some players will be given conditioning breaks during the year, which could impact both their league and international availability. “Some guys are going to have a break during MLC and not get selected because of the break that we feel they need,” Conrad said. “People maybe got it slightly wrong in that they probably felt that I’m imposing these things on the players. It’s far from it. The only thing I said, and I’ll keep saying it, is when South Africa plays, we want our best players available. And I’m not changing my stance on that, I think the players respect that. Conversations will be had, we’ll work it out for players, plan their year, and then everybody will be good to go and happy with the arrangements.”All that does not mean the door is closed on Klaasen, who was expected to be a key player for South Africa’s T20 World Cup campaign next year and possibly even the home ODI World Cup in 2027. Conrad left matters open to discussion in future.”Once the dust has settled and I manage to have a conversation and sit down with Klaasie, then we’ll try and see,” Conrad said. “I don’t know what his future plans are. For now, we have got to respect his decision, and I’m sure he’s done it for good reasons.”

After a heartbreaking loss in the Champions League final against Arsenal last season, Barcelona have made it their mission to regain the European crown as they kicked off the new campaign with a thumping 7-1 win over Bayern Munich on Tuesday. Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati contributed with an assist while Alexia Putellas scored the opening goal of the match.

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  Barca make stunning start to their Champions League campaign

  Putellas opened the scoring for the Catalan giants in the fourth minute before Ewa Pajor doubled the lead by scoring the first of her two goals in the game. Esmee Brugts then took the hosts' tally to three before Bayern struck back courtesy of Klara Buhl's goal. Salma Paralluelo then made it 4-1 at the stroke of half-time. Pajor secured her second of the evening at the start of the second half, while Claudia Pina completed the rout with two late strikes.

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• Putellas and Bonmati shine for Barca

  Bonmati, who is fresh from winning the Ballon d'Or for the third consecutive year, contributed with an assist in the victory, while fellow midfielder Putellas scored the opening goal and came up with two assists of her own. Both are likely to be in contention for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.

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  Barcelona maintain perfect beginning to 2025-26

  Barcelona have begun the 2025-26 campaign in perfect form as they have won all seven of their matches across all competitions. They have scored a whopping 38 times already and have only leaked two goals.

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Newcastle United’s summer business looked very different compared to recent years.

After seasons of navigating the tightrope of Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), the Magpies were finally able to spend again, but only after some tough lessons in financial housekeeping.

The arrival of Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart for £69m, which paved the way for Alexander Isak’s British-record £125m move to Liverpool, was the headline act of the window.

Yoane Wissa eventually followed in a £55m deal, capping off a remarkable string of forward moves in the window, while Jacob Ramsay, Malick Thiaw, Aaron Ramsdale and Anthony Elanga added depth elsewhere.

It was a refreshing change from the three previous windows, in which Newcastle made no first-team signings.

Last summer was especially fraught: the club scrambled to raise funds, reluctantly selling players like Jankuba Minteh, and even entertaining moves for Isak and Anthony Gordon.

Now, with greater stability, Eddie Howe has the squad refreshed and ready for another assault on both the Premier League and Champions League.

But this financial strain has already shaped the careers of some local talents.

Elliot Anderson was one of the unfortunate casualties of last year’s PSR storm, and his career trajectory offers an intriguing comparison to the Magpies’ latest homegrown star.

Elliot Anderson: The one that got away

Born in Whitley Bay and a product of the Newcastle academy, Anderson was supposed to be one of the players to lead the club into a new era.

His versatility and box-to-box energy made him a valuable squad member, but his sale to Nottingham Forest in 2024 highlighted the brutal reality of PSR.

The deal, which saw goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos move the other way, was not desired by either player or club, but pure profit from academy graduates was too valuable to ignore.

It echoed Aston Villa’s decision to part with Jacob Ramsey this summer – a player they desperately wanted to keep, but whose sale ensured compliance.

For Anderson, though, the move has proved a blessing as he has gone on to become a first-team regular at Forest.

Last season, he made 37 league appearances, scoring twice and providing six assists.

His all-action style and adaptability earned him his first senior England call-up, having previously represented Scotland at youth level.

In a recent World Cup qualifier against Andorra, he started in midfield and drew widespread praise.

The underlying numbers emphasise Anderson’s growth.

He ranks in the 88th percentile compared to positional peers in Europe’s top five leagues for assists per 90 (0.19), 77th percentile for shot-creating actions (3.07), and 89th percentile for successful take-ons (1.18).

Defensively, he is just as impactful: 3.07 tackles (88th percentile) and 2.40 clearances (87th percentile) per 90 show his ability to press and recover.

Anderson has carved out an impressive Premier League profile at Forest, but Newcastle may already be brewing an even bigger star at home.

The Magpies' rising star

At just 19 years old, Lewis Miley has become the brightest prospect on Tyneside.

A product of Newcastle’s youth system, Miley has already played 49 times for the first team, including appearances in the Champions League.

Miley was linked with loans to Crystal Palace and Ipswich this summer, but Newcastle blocked any exit after early-season injuries to Joelinton, Tonali and Joe Willock.

That decision reflects his growing importance. As Bruno Guimaraes put it, “Miley is massive, he’s a star.”

His profile is that of a modern box-to-box midfielder: technically gifted, press-resistant, and intelligent in possession.

With a precise first touch, excellent passing range, and an ability to dictate tempo, Miley is already showing signs of becoming Newcastle’s long-term midfield conductor.

His market value, as per Transfermarkt, has soared to £20m, and he is beginning to feature for England’s U21s.

The data comparison with Anderson highlights why Miley may have a higher ceiling and has been noted as the “next young English superstar” by pundit Pat Nevin.

Matches Played

14

37

Minutes Played

313

2,728

Goals

1

2

Progressive Carries

2

52

Progressive Passes

17

143

His pass completion stands at 88.0%, compared to Anderson’s 78.3%.

He averages more completed passes per 90 (48.0 to 35.8) and slightly more progressive passes (4.86 to 4.72). Defensively, he excels too: four tackles per 90 versus Anderson’s 3.04.

While Anderson leads in progressive carries (1.72 to Miley’s 0.57) and shot-creating actions (2.87 to 1.15), Miley’s calmness and precision make him a more reliable figure in possession.

His game is built less on dribbling bursts and more on orchestrating play, ensuring balance between attack and defence.

With almost 50 senior appearances under his belt before turning 20, Miley is developing in a way Anderson never quite could at Newcastle.

Surrounded by elite midfielders like Guimaraes and Tonali, he has the perfect environment to refine his craft.

If Anderson is proof of what can be achieved after leaving Tyneside, Miley may be the one who makes it all the way at St James’ Park.

For Newcastle, ensuring his development could be just as important as their headline signings in shaping the club’s long-term future.

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As it is every year, the summer transfer window was a busy period for Chelsea.

In addition to selling a host of players, the Blues also added an array of incredibly exciting youngsters to Enzo Maresca’s side.

However, while most of the window was a success, fans might have been a bit underwhelmed on deadline day, as the club recalled Marc Guiu, sent Nicolas Jackson out on loan, and paid £2m to sign Facundo Buonanotte on a season-long loan.

It feels like an odd choice as there is no option to buy; he was set to join relegation battlers Leeds United before the Blues came in, and yet they’ve left him out of the Champions League squad, alongside the likes of Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi, despite him making it very clear that playing in Europe was one of his reasons for joining.

It just feels like a move that is destined to fail, and if the club’s previous five loan signings are anything to go by, it will.

5 Gonzalo Higuaín

The first name on our list takes us back to January 2019, when Maurizio Sarri needed some more firepower in his side, and Chelsea signed Gonzalo Higuaín to provide it.

The club had a buy option worth £31.3m included in the deal, as well as another option worth just £15.6m to extend the loan until June 2020.

Unfortunately, neither option was even in danger of being activated, as the Argentinian offered very little in attack.

In all, the former Juventus star made 18 appearances for the club, totalling 1,313 minutes, in which he scored just five goals against weaker opposition, such as Huddersfield, Burnley, and Watford.

4 Saúl Ñíguez

Moving into the midfield now, and on September 1st, 2021, Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea signed Saúl Ñíguez on a season-long loan for £3.4m with a £30m option to buy.

There was considerable excitement surrounding this deal, as the previous season saw him make 41 appearances for Atlético Madrid, who won La Liga.

Unfortunately, he is on this list, and that means it didn’t work out for him.

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The Spanish international would make just 23 appearances for the club, scoring one goal before he returned to Spain in the summer.

3 Denis Zakaria

Thomas Tuchel was still in charge in September 2022 and oversaw the signing of Denis Zakaria on a season-long deal with an option to buy, although it’s unclear for how much.

It didn’t really matter, though, as the “absolute machine,” as hailed by his former Servette coach Adam Owen, made even less of an impact than loan players before him.

Despite being at the club for the entire season, the Swiss international made just 11 appearances, totalling 600 minutes, in which he scored a single goal.

Even for this list, Zakaria’s loan spell was remarkably unremarkable.

2 João Félix

A player who had a little more of an impact in West London was João Félix, who first moved to Graham Potter’s Chelsea on a short-term loan in January 2023, for a fee of around £9.69m.

The Portuguese ace had a debut to remember, away to Fulham, as he was shown a straight red for a terrible tackle in the 58th minute.

The versatile international would leave West London – for the first time – with a tally of just four goals and no assists to his name in 20 appearances.

1 Jadon Sancho

Last but certainly not least, we come to the most disappointing player on this list of disappointments: Jadon Sancho.

The Manchester United player joined the Blues on a season-long deal last summer that included an obligation to buy for between £20m and £25m.

However, as you are no doubt aware, the Englishman is now plying his trade at Aston Villa, and the reason for that is that the West Londoners decided to pay a £5m fee to United this summer to avoid taking him on permanently.

Appearances

41

Minutes

2419′

Goals

5

Assists

10

Goal Involvements per Match

0.36

Minutes per Goal Involvement

161.26;

That alone should probably tell you how successful the 25-year-old’s spell at Stamford Bridge was, as while he racked up a decent enough tally of five goals and ten assists, he did so in 41 games, with a sizable chunk coming in the Conference League.

Ultimately, Chelsea’s recent record with loan deals is not great, and while it’s unlikely to significantly impact the club, we cannot see Buonanotte having a great time in West London this season.

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Em jogo fraco tecnicamente, o Vasco saiu no lucro ao empatar com o Coritiba por 1 a 1, no Couto Pereira, pela 5ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro, na noite desta quinta-feira (11/05). O Cruz-Maltino saiu atrás nos acréscimos do primeiro tempo, com Zé Roberto. Já na reta final da segunda etapa, Erick Marcus empatou a partida, diminuindo o prejuízo, já que o Coxa é o penúltimo colocado da competição e não vence desde 23 de fevereiro.

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No próximo domingo, às 16h, o Vasco enfrenta o Santos, em São Januário. No mesmo dia, o Coritiba tem o clássico com o Athletico-PR, na Arena da Baixada. Ambos os times disputam apenas o Campeonato Brasileiro.

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INICIATIVA

Apesar de estar fora de casa, o Vasco teve mais a bola nos primeiros minutos e conseguiu assustar com Gabriel Pec e Pedro Raul. Mesmo pressionado, o Coritiba jogava recuado e buscava o contra-ataque, sabendo da dificuldade do Cruz-Maltino em propor o jogo. A estratégia deu certo, já que o time vascaíno não criou nada após os 10 minutos de jogo.

SOFRE O FUTEBOL

Sem criatividade para atacar, o Vasco abusou dos chutões buscando Pedro Raul, mas sem sucesso, já que o Coritiba foi escalado com três zagueiros. O camisa 9 vascaíno ficou totalmente isolado. O Coxa também não mostrou inspiração e seguiu tentando o espaço para contra-atacar. Pior para a bola, que sofreu bastante no Couto Pereira.

CORAGEM E GOL

Mal tecnicamente, o Vasco passou a ter dificuldade em manter a posse de bola e o Coritiba cresceu no jogo, passando a marcar no campo de ataque e causando dificuldades ao Cruz-Maltino. Léo Jardim realizou ao menos duas boas defesas, mas não conseguiu evitar o gol de Zé Roberto, já nos acréscimos do primeiro tempo. O atacante recebeu cruzamento rasteiro, chegou na frente de Robson e finalizou cruzado para abrir o placar.

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ATAQUE TOTAL

Atrás no placar, Barbieri tirou Rodrigo e Andrey Santos no intervalo para as entradas de Galarza e Figueiredo, abrindo o time para tentar o empate. Só que foi o Coritiba que quase ampliou. Léo Jardim hesitou em sair do gol e acabou disputando a bola com Zé Roberto. No rebote, Boschilia recebeu livre e chutou para o gol vazio, mas Galarza tirou em cima da linha. A partir desse lance, o Cruz-Maltino apresentou uma leve melhora, mas sem conseguir ser contundente.

ESTRELA DO MENINO

Com o Coritiba todo recuado, o Vasco tentou o empate através de cruzamentos na área, cenário que Pedro Raul poderia levar vantagem pela altura, mas foi com o franzino Erick Marcus que o gol aconteceu. O atacante aproveitou o erro do zagueiro, que amorteceu a bola após cruzamento de Galarza e marcou na pequena área o seu segundo gol na temporada.

FICHA TÉCNICA
CAMPEONATO BRASILEIRO – 5ª RODADA

CORITIBA 1 X 1 VASCO

Local:Couto Pereira, Curitiba (PR)
Data e horário:Quinta-feira (11/05), às 19h (Brasília)
Árbitro:Ramon Abatti Abel (FIFA-SC)
Assistentes:Marcelo Carvalho Van Gasse (SP) e Rafael da Silva Alves (FIFA-RS)
VAR:Daniel Nobre Bins (FIFA-RS)
Público/Renda:-
Cartões Amarelos:Zé Roberto (Coritiba); Galarza (Vasco)
Gols:Zé Roberto, 48’/1ºT (1-0) e Erick Marcus, 36’/2ºT (1-1)

CORITIBA (Técnico: Antônio Carlos Zago)
Gabriel Vasconcelos; Bruno Viana, Henrique e Thiago Dombrosky (Chancellor); Natanael, Bruno Gomes, Liziero, Boschilia (Kaio César) e Victor Luís (Matheus Bianchi); Robson (Marcelino Moreno) e Zé Roberto (William Pottker).

VASCO (Técnico: Maurício Barbieri)
Léo Jardim; Puma Rodríguez, Robson, Léo e Lucas Piton; Rodrigo (Galarza), Andrey Santos (Figueiredo) e Jair; Gabriel Pec (Orellano), Alex Teixeira (Erick Marcus) e Pedro Raul (Barros).

Will he, won’t he? That is the question dominating those of a Liverpool persuasion, with it likely to prove an anxious few weeks amid the wait to see if Alexander Isak will make the jump to Anfield this summer.

Rival supporters are raising their eyebrows at such interest in the Newcastle United man, not least considering the £256m that has been spent so far, albeit with prior claims indicating that Arne Slot’s side could fork out for him and still be in the clear, considering how well the club has been run.

Having waited patiently amid a muted 2024 summer window, the Reds have sprung into action this time around, lasering in on Isak to solve their centre-forward woes, with the hapless Darwin Nunez seemingly heading for the exit.

The Uruguayan scored just seven times in all competitions last season, having been given the cold shoulder by Slot, while stand-in false nine Luiz Diaz has since secured his own departure, after joining Bayern Munich on a £65.5m deal.

That latter move has also heightened the need for competition for Cody Gakpo on the left flank, with recent reports indicating that the Merseysiders may well be looking toward a Premier League solution to bolster their attacking ranks.

Liverpool enter race for another Premier League addition

Isak remains priority number one right now, with reports suggesting that Liverpool are ready to lodge a bid of around £130m, following the bombshell news last week that the Swede had informed Newcastle of his desire to leave.

Despite rival interest from Saudi Arabia, the 25-year-old appears to have his heart set on making the move to Anfield, with the Magpies said to be lining up RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko as his replacement.

Away from solely focusing in on Isak, however, Caught Offside have suggested that the Premier League champions have also entered the race for Crystal Palace playmaker, Eberechi Eze.

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As per the report, while it is Arsenal who lead the race for the England international, they are facing ‘stiff competition’ from the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City and now Liverpool, with Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur also in the mix.

The 27-year-old is being lined up as a potential replacement for the outgoing Diaz, according to the piece, with the player’s £68m release clause likely to be an attractive prospect for any interested suitor.

Why Eze could be another Isak level signing

The beauty of signing a player like Isak is the fact that he has already proven himself in the Premier League, having scored 54 goals in just 86 appearances in the competition, following his arrival in the summer of 2022.

In that same time frame, Nunez – for example – has played 95 times in England’s top-flight, albeit while netting just 25 times, highlighting the significant upgrade that the Newcastle man would represent.

A terror for Premier League defences, Isak has already been described by Virgil van Dijk as “definitely the most in-form striker at the moment in world football”, with that glowing praise coming prior to the striker’s clincher in the Carabao Cup final triumph in March.

Such Wembley heroics are also familiar to that man Eze, with the former Queens Park Rangers starlet having scored the only goal as Palace saw off Manchester City in the FA Cup final just a few months later.

That crucial strike marked the versatile forward’s 14th goal of the campaign in all competitions, having also chipped in with a further 11 assists amid his role in a left-sided number ten berth.

Arsenal

7

1

0

Chelsea

9

1

1

Liverpool

7

1

1

Manchester City

9

2

1

Manchester United

11

0

0

Spurs

7

3

1

Total

50

8

4

Like Isak, the fleet-footed “magician” – as hailed by The Telegraph’s Sam Dean – has seemingly reached talismanic status at his current side, with now the perfect time for him to take that next step to a club operating at the summit of the European and English game.

Like Isak too, Eze has also showcased what he can do at Premier League level on a consistent basis, having registered 57 goals and assists in 146 games in the competition to date, 16 of which came in 2024/25.

Of course, there is undoubted excitement over deals for the likes of Jeremie Frimpong, Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz, although quite how that trio will fare in English football remains to be seen.

In Eze – the man who scored at Anfield in Palace’s 1-0 win back in April 2024 – there would be no such need for concern or questioning. This is a player who can immediately make an impression on Slot’s starting lineup.

With Isak leading the line, and the Englishman operating off the left flank, the Merseysiders could have a new deadly combination to unleash next season.

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