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Everton are believed to have entered the race to complete the signing of a relegated Premier League player in the summer transfer window.

Moyes pushing for new Everton signings

The Blues continue to be linked with new signings on a daily basis, with David Moyes knowing the importance of bringing guaranteed quality to the club this summer. One such figure is reportedly Fenerbahce ace Oguz Aydin, with the 24-year-old winger enjoying a strong 2024/25 season with the Turkish giants, bagging 10 goal contributions (seven goals and three assists) in 18 Super Lig starts.

VfB Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade has emerged as arguably one of Everton’s more exciting rumoured transfer targets, especially as the likes of Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid are also eyeing him up. A tally of 12 goals in 17 Bundesliga starts in 2024/25 sums up why he is such a sought-after attacking player, having recently broken into the Germany set-up.

Jarrad Branthwaite isn’t guaranteed to remain a Blues player beyond the summer window, so a top-quality replacement needs to be looked at, and Burnley’s Maxime Esteve has been talked about as a potential successor. He enjoyed a fantastic campaign with the Clarets, playing a huge part in them conceding just 16 goals in their 46 Championship matches.

Everton enter race to sign Premier League defender

According to a fresh claim from Football Insider, Everton are interested in signing Southampton right-back Kyle Walker-Peters ahead of next season. The Blues are “among the clubs joining the race” to snap up the 28-year-old, who will no doubt be keen to stay in the Premier League, following Saints’ relegation to the Championship. West Ham and Fulham are named as suitors, too.

Walker-Peters looks like an ideal option for Everton this summer, with the Englishman now a proven Premier League player who can thrive as both a right-back and a left-back. He would come straight in as a key starter, replacing Ashley Young, and it would be a surprise if he looked out of his depth, having matured into such a reliable performer, being lauded by journalist Adam Blackmore in the past.

“I wonder how important he’s become. You look at what happened in the summer [rumoured transfer interest] and you just wonder by the end of the season how important keeping him will have been. He’s such an integral part of what they’re doing. It’s almost like the team is built around him to get the most out of him.”

At 28, Walker-Peters isn’t past his best, so there wouldn’t be that risk with Everton signing him, and there is no reason why he can’t be an important player for Moyes for the next four or five years.

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Angus Sinclair

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He now has 148 Premier League appearances to his name, not to mention two caps for England, so it is difficult to see many negatives to the Blues securing his services.

Liverpool won the Premier League this season but already FSG are planning for the future. Arne Slot came and conquered English football when none beyond Merseyside’s red reach thought he had the capacity, and he did it with minimal transfer investment.

Now, though, is the time for action. This is the squad Jurgen Klopp build over so many years, carefully created and layered to now stand among Europe’s elite.

That’s not to say Slot has ridden the coattails of his predecessor, who failed to add to his one Premier League triumph across each of the previous four campaigns.

The Dutch coach has taken the tools handed to him and built something new, but with Trent Alexander-Arnold now officially a Real Madrid player and Liverpool’s fiercest rivals at home and abroad gearing up to strengthen, it was always going to be important to build.

The latest Liverpool transfer targets

Liverpool have acted with consummate efficiency in the build-up to the summer transfer window, already announcing the signing of Jeremie Frimpong as Alexander-Arnold’s direct replacement at right-back.

Bayer Leverkusen have lost their electric right-sider, and their star playmaker is set to follow. Florian Wirtz is one of the most talented midfielders on the planet, and FSG have entered the final stages of what should become a club-record €130m (£110m) signing.

Next up, Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez should join the Anfield rebuild, with Kostas Tsimikas mooted for a departure and Andy Robertson, 31, taking a step back, handing the Hungarian Kerkez the keys for the long-term berth.

When all this is wrapped up, you’d think the Reds would turn toward exits, with Darwin Nunez expected to depart and the futures of younger squad members like Harvey Elliott and Jarell Quansah uncertain too.

Such financial gains would lead Liverpool toward a new number nine, but they may not stop there. Extra cover at centre-back has been discussed, and sporting director Richard Hughes may even move for a new centre-midfielder.

Liverpool enter race for new midfielder

Liverpool are well-stocked in the centre of the park, but Ryan Gravenberch’s qualities were exhausted in the deep-lying role across the campaign, and some competition would do nicely.

That’s why – according to GIVEMESPORT – Liverpool are prepared to hijack Manchester United’s potential move for Atalanta’s Ederson, 25, whose performances in Italy have earned praise, leading to a stunning Europa League final victory over Bayer Leverkusen last season.

Though the Brazilian would cost around £50m, this could be a worthwhile investment for a Liverpool side determined to challenge for silverware across a range of various fronts.

Why Liverpool want to sign Ederson

It may not be a priority position this summer, but the beauty of Liverpool completing the lion’s share of their transfer business is that they can turn toward bonus deals, and Ederson would surely be the icing on the cake.

An athletic and robust player, Ederson thrives at the heart of the field, flying in with challenges, recycling possession and driving the ball forwards.

A man of different parts, then. Ederson completed 87% of his passes in Serie A this season, winning 4.9 duels per game at a success rate of 56%, suggesting he has the physical strength and technical crispness to succeed in the Premier League.

As per FBref, Ederson ranks among the top 12% of central midfielders across Europe’s top five leagues over the past year for progressive passes and the top 19% for ball recoveries and aerial battles won per 90, emphasising a rounded approach that ‘Slotball’ would welcome with open arms.

Ederson’s powerful eye for goal and Brazilian heritage suggest he could become Slot’s own Fabinho, with the iconic Klopp favourite doing the dirty work in the middle of the park for Liverpool, allowing the forwards to flourish and steal the headlines.

Liverpool signed Fabinho from AS Monaco in a deal worth £44m back in May 2018, the Brazil international going on to feature prominently across five campaigns, winning the full gamut.

Fabinho might not have had the flair of, say, Gravenberch, who is more of an elegant, shoulder-dropping maestro of a number six, but his industrious approach to his craft bred rich results for the Anfield side, anchored as he was in the middle, dispossessing opponents and calmly picking out teammates in opportune areas.

Now, it’s time to bring in the next version, one who could give Slot a greater width of possibility to pick from in the centre of the park. Described as a “machine” of a midfielder by journalist Carlo Garganese, Ederson is the real deal, a proven winner in Italy with the physicality and dynamism to make a positive impression with Slot’s champions.

He’s also tuned to the modern way of things, with a broad tactical reach that could see Liverpool’s boss shuffle him across a variety of positions to best serve their goals, maybe even discovering a formula which could see Gravenberch and Ederson playing together on the field.

Given Liverpool fell by the wayside across tournament fronts this season, it might be wise to bring in a different profile to jockey with Gravenberch, who has performed remarkably well and was crowned the Premier League Young Player of the Year; however, sometimes a grittier style is required.

It’s the kind of profile Fabinho utilised so expertly across the span of his Liverpool career. Wataru Endo has been brilliant since arriving as a stop-gap replacement, but becoming a cult hero and a Premier League champion besides, but the 31-year-old doesn’t bear his predecessor’s completeness.

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It’s clear: if Liverpool manage to complete their business this summer and recoup some lost money through the sales of several fringe stars, Ederson is the man to go for, especially if it foils Man United in their pursuit of a much-needed rebuild.

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Tom Cunningham

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Tottenham Hotspur appear set for major changes this summer, with Daniel Levy reportedly eyeing up new managers to potentially replace Ange Postecoglou, and an overhaul could also occur in the Lilywhites squad.

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By
Emilio Galantini

Apr 29, 2025

Norwegian minnows and 2025’s fairy-tale underdogs, Bodo/Glimt, await them in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final tie on Thursday, and a highly-anticipated victory would go a long way in sealing Spurs’ first European final since 2019.

Tottenham could face Athletic Bilbao, spearheaded by in-demand Spain sensation Nico Williams, or Premier League rivals Man United in the final, provided they get past Bodo/Glimt.

The Scandinavians cannot be underestimated, and they knocked Serie A giants Lazio out in the last round, but Spurs have more than enough quality on paper to get the job done.

However, even if the Lilywhites do go on to win the Europa League and make history by doing so, Postecoglou could still part ways with Tottenham this summer – leading to a host of different managers being linked with the job.

According to The Telegraph, Spurs are also facing a difficult summer transfer window, with the prospect of a ‘sell to buy’ strategy looming amid rumoured outside interest in the likes of Cristian Romero and Pedro Porro.

Tottenham could have to cash-in on Romero, who is believed to be eyeing a move away from N17 as Atlético Madrid put in extensive work on signing him for Diego Simeone ahead of next season (Marca).

There could also be changes nearer boardroom level, with ex-managing director Fabio Paratici still in the picture for a return to the club.

Fabio Paratici inclined to re-join Tottenham after failed AC Milan talks

The Italian was repeatedly linked with a reunion at Spurs, as his worldwide FIFA ban from footballing activity is due to expire on June 30th.

Reports earlier this month claimed Levy personally held talks with Paratici about re-joining Tottenham, and he was spotted at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during their 1-1 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League quarter-finals.

Paratici’s negotiations over a move to AC Milan also collapsed in early April, but according to an update via Milan News, the 52-year-old held a recent meeting with the Rossoneri to discuss his appointment once again.

The prospect of becoming Milan’s sporting director was on the table again for him during these discussions, but it is currently believed Paratici is more inclined to work at Tottenham and continue his adventure away from Italy.

After being forced to resign from his Spurs post in 2023, Paratici remains a popular figure among supporters, having led the club’s pursuit of key signings like Rodrigo Bentancur, Dejan Kulusevski, Yves Bissouma, Romero, Porro, Djed Spence, Destiny Udogie and Pape Sarr.

Known for his tireless work ethic behind-closed-doors, it will be intriguing to see if Levy is still tempted by the prospect of welcoming him back.

It has been an interesting season in 2024/25 for Chelsea. They face a fight on their hands to secure a spot in the top five, and are still competing in the UEFA Conference League, a competition many expect them to win.

In the top flight, the west London side are one of the biggest underperformers when it comes to expected goals, highlighting an issue in front of goal. As per Understat, they have an expected goals tally of 64.83xG, but have actually managed just 56 goals, an underperformance by 8.83. There are only four top-flight sides with a bigger underperformance.

Thus, it might not be a surprise that the Blues are targeting a new attacker this summer.

The forward Chelsea want to sign this summer

It has been a theme in the last few years that Chelsea have signed players, and even a manager, from Brighton and Hove Albion. Well, this summer might be no different, given they are linked with Seagulls attacker Georginio Rutter.

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According to a report from Florian Plettenberg, Enzo Maresca’s side are thought to be ‘closely monitoring the development’ of Rutter down on the South Coast, and could make a move for him this summer, having ‘added him to their shortlist’.

The situation between the versatile attacker and the West London outfit has been described as ‘one to watch’ by Plettenberg, ahead of what will be a busy summer at Stamford Bridge.

He did not clarify a price, but Football Transfers value him at upwards of £39m.

Why Rutter would be a good signing for Chelsea

It has been an impressive season so far for Rutter in his debut campaign for the Seagulls. This term, he has eight goals and five assists across all competitions for Fabian Hurzeler’s side, including five in the Premier League.

In fact, the 22-year-old Frenchman, who is capped at under-21 level for his country, might certainly help with the expected goals deficit at Stamford Bridge. He is generally a lot more consistent this term, with 5.68xG, a 0.68 difference from his actual tally, as per Understat.

Another reason Chelsea fans can get excited about signing Rutter is the flair he brings as part of his game. Described as an “entertainer” by football analyst Ben Mattinson, the former Leeds United star is a tricky customer for most defenders, and oozes confidence in one-vs-one scenarios.

Indeed, it is not just that video that showcases how exciting Rutter can be with the ball at his feet, but the numbers from FBref are also there to back it up.

For example, the Seagulls’ number 14 averages 1.47 successful take-ons per game, ranking him in the top 9% of forwards across Europe over the last year.

Take-ons attempted

3.86

94th

Take-ons completed

1.47

91st

Progressive carries

2.28

86th

Carries into final third

1.96

95th

Carries into penalty box

0.87

71st

There are certainly shades of Chelsea legend Eden Hazard in Rutter. At his peak, the former Blues winger was described as the “best player in the league” by Jamie Carragher, who said he “does things that others can’t do”.

The legendary Belgian attacker was phenomenal in a Chelsea shirt. He scored 110 goals and grabbed 87 assists in 352 games for the west Londoners, becoming one of the most exciting players to watch in the Premier League.

That was thanks to his fearlessness on the ball, all the tricks at his disposal and the ability he had to glide past players. As per Sofascore per game, he averaged 5.8 successful dribbles in 2017/18, his highest on record.

If Rutter – registered 24 goals and assists for Leeds last season – is even half as good as Hazard was for Chelsea, they will have a world-beater on their hands. He certainly comes with lots of the flair their former number ten possessed, and has that ability to beat players in one-vs-one scenarios.

At just 22 years of age, there is plenty of time for Rutter to develop, too. He is a player who can score, create and carry in an effective manner, just like Hazard did. He could be a player Chelsea fans fall in love with.

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Buttler insists England bow out with pride, but three losses to four major opponents begs to differ

Matt Roller27-Jun-20241:35

What next for Jos Buttler?

From the heights of South Australia to the depths of South America. If England were dominant in their T20 World Cup semi-final win over India in Adelaide 19 months ago, they were outthought, outplayed and outclassed by the same opponents in Guyana on Thursday. This was not just a defeat, but a thrashing.They were not good enough to restrict India with the ball, allowing them to reach a total which Jos Buttler considered to be 20-25 runs above par on a surface which was never likely to suit England, characterised by low bounce. With the bat, their only hope was for Buttler to score half the runs himself: when he reverse-swept the 19th ball of the chase behind, the game was as good as over.A series of different decisions will fall under the spotlight: was it the right call at the toss to bowl first on a pitch that would only get slower and lower as the day wore on? Did England really need four different seam options in such extreme conditions? Why was Tom Hartley in the squad for six weeks if not for this game, at this venue? England played the game they wanted, not the one they got.But, as Buttler recognised, this was not a semi-final defined by marginal calls. It was more than that, a complete thrashing inflicted by a team who have made great strides since the last World Cup on an opponent who have stagnated. A 68-run margin reflected England’s shortcomings as much as India’s strengths.”I don’t think [the toss] was the difference between the two sides,” Buttler said. “We thought long and hard about selection … but I think India played a really good game of cricket: whatever team or whatever happens, they were going to be a tough team to beat. We had to be at our best if we were going to win the game and we were short of our best today.”Axar Patel celebrates after getting the better of Jos Buttler•ICC/Getty ImagesIt begs the question: why weren’t they? A pitch with low bounce and grip was always more likely to suit India but England can have few excuses. The side they picked on Thursday has played 157 T20Is in the Caribbean between them and has made 436 appearances in the IPL, facing the same bowlers they came up against in Guyana, yet they were still found wanting.With the ball, they were either too slow to assess conditions or too greedy to respect them – unlike two years ago when they won in Australia. This was a surface which rewarded seamers for bashing the ball into the surface on a 6-8 metre length and whenever England strayed from that they were punished, primarily by Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav.Rohit played with the freedom that once characterised England’s batters, emboldened to attack without fear of failure. He took risks in the Powerplay and they paid off, his 39-ball 57 the outstanding innings on either side. And it is not long ago that England’s batters were considered innovators, but now – as epitomised by two extraordinary sixes over fine leg and extra cover respectively – Suryakumar is the world’s trailblazer.England’s chase betrayed a side who seemed helpless to adjust to what they had already seen. They were right to attack in the Powerplay while chasing an above-par total but they lacked the skill to counter India’s spinners: Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav rarely left the stumps and accounted for England’s middle order in the process.Related

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England expected this World Cup to play out as “a slugfest” and for the first two rounds they were not far off: they were drawn to play in Antigua, Barbados and St Lucia and generally played on flat pitches with true bounce. They were nearly eliminated by the rain but were impressive in the Super Eight, cruising past a strong West Indies and thrashing the United States.They were clinical against weaker opposition throughout but the wider lens is much less flattering: against Full Members, England lost three games out of four, with defeats to Australia, South Africa and India. They may have reached the semi-finals – the only team to have done so at the last four men’s T20 World Cups – but they have never resembled champions-elect.”I think reaching a semi-final of a World Cup is an achievement,” Buttler insisted. “We wanted to obviously go all the way: that was what we came here for. We faced lots of challenges and adversity throughout the whole tournament and we’ve stuck together well and played well enough to get to this stage. But unfortunately at this stage, we’ve fallen short.”I look back to Leeds when we all met up: I think everyone has made progress. We’ve played well, and not well enough. There’s stuff that we’ve been doing behind the scenes – the way we’ve prepared, the way we’ve trained, the way we’ve played in patches – that has been really good. There’s a lot of talent in the team and we came up against a top team today in these conditions.”There was no shame in losing to India, who are clear favourites heading into Saturday’s final in Barbados. But the manner of the defeat must prompt introspection for England and their white-ball set-up as a whole. They were beaten not only by the better team, but the braver one: India were rewarded for their attacking intent while England folded meekly.This was a strange day and a strange spectacle, elongated by rain and with India clearly advantaged by the predetermination of their semi-final venue. With only a handful of travelling fans able to make the trip, England’s rare boundaries were met by silence from the half-filled crowd: it was an apt reception for an elimination which has loomed for weeks.

Souther Brave wristspinner Jake Lintott describes the “buzz” ahead of the second season of the Hundred

Jake Lintott02-Aug-2022I was a wildcard pick for Southern Brave last year and had no real expectations going into the Hundred: I thought I would be carrying the drinks for most of the tournament. Being that bit different, bowling left-arm wristspin, I hoped I would get a chance but I knew I wouldn’t start and it felt like a bit of a free shot.It’s a different situation for me coming back down this year and I had a real buzz to get to the Ageas Bowl when I drove down to the hotel on Monday morning to meet up with the squad. Having done well last year – personally and as a team – I want to try and replicate that. There’s a really good vibe around the group, having won the competition last year.We know what to expect now. That uncertainty has gone, but the level of excitement definitely hasn’t. When you’re all in the same hotel, you spend a lot of time together and create some tight-knit friendships: it’s been really good to see some old faces but also some new ones as well.Related

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I think everyone expects us to do well again. We’ve got a really good side on paper which is really well-suited to conditions here. The coaches and Joe Maiden, our analyst, have put a squad together which covers all bases. There’s pressure on us and everyone will want to beat the team that won it last year. It’s a different challenge, but we’ll give it a really good crack.We’ve got three of the best overseas players you can get, plus Finn Allen and Paul Stirling coming in later in the competition as well. Quinton de Kock is one of the best at what he does at the top of the order, and is brilliant at managing the game behind the stumps. I’ve never played with or against Marcus Stoinis before but he’s one of the best around and Tim David – “Timmy D” – is the same: he gives us real firepower and when you play your home games on a big ground, having someone who can hit it 100 metres is pretty handy.We’ve got Rehan Ahmed this year too, who I took under my wing a bit when we were with the England Lions. He’s got all the credentials to play international cricket in the future, but it’s really important that we as players – and the media – understand that he’s only 17. Legspinners have ups and downs and have to deal with those, but he seems like a really level-headed lad, impressive in his attitude and fearless.

“It’s my ambition to play for England, it’s something I think I can do. I have a nice point of difference as a left-arm wristspinner”

Playing for the Lions against South Africa was a great opportunity for me. I loved it, and I really enjoyed how relaxed the environment was. It gave me a taste of the next level and I definitely want to keep improving so I can get myself in the frame again moving forwards.It’s my ambition to play for England. I want to do that, and it’s something I think I can do. I have a nice point of difference as a left-arm wristspinner. It’s in the back of my mind but at the same time, it’s about me putting in performances in the Hundred and the rest will take care of itself. There potentially is a gap in the T20 squad for a back-up spinner but I just need to focus on taking as many wickets as possible.I feel like I’m ready to play a big role for Southern Brave this year. I took on a role like that with Warwickshire in the Blast and bowled some tough overs, including at the death, so I feel I’d like to take on some more leadership this year if that’s what the team needs.We play Welsh Fire in the opening game of the season on Wednesday night and they have a great side. Out of every team, comparing squads from last year to this season, they look the most improved and have a lot of batting firepower now. We’ll have to make sure we’re on it, because they could be up there at the back end of the tournament.Looking across the competition, there’s a wealth of talent throughout every squad, so the tournament should be pretty box-office. It’s a format where it can go either way on the night and a game can turn against you quite quickly if you don’t show up. There’s some quality overseas players involved but the depth of white-ball cricket in this country means that every team will be really strong.Last summer, everyone locally got behind both the women’s and the men’s teams and there was a really good vibe to it, so it will be different tomorrow night and it’s a shame that we’re the only team playing. It’ll be great when we the women get back from the Commonwealth Games and we’re all playing at home together, because the Ageas Bowl was a bit of a fortress for both teams last year.

Davey Johnson, former Major League Baseball player and manager, died on Friday. He was 82.

Johnson played 13 seasons in the majors, spending the majority of his career with the Orioles, where he was a stalwart at second base. He was a part of two World Series championship teams in Baltimore, in 1966 and ‘70, and was named an All Star four times.

After leaving the Orioles, Johnson spent a few seasons with the Braves, hitting alongside Hank Aaron, before stints with the Phillies and Cubs, as well as a brief stay with the Yomiuri Giants of NPB.

Just six years after his playing career, Johnson got his first shot as a manager, taking over the top job for the Mets in 1984. He found notable success in Queens, including a World Series championship in 1986. He also became the first NL manager in history to lead his team to at least 90 wins in his first five seasons at the helm.

After his time with the Mets came to a close, Johnson briefly led the Reds, Orioles and Dodgers before leaving the game in 2000. He would return in 2011 to lead the Nationals.

The Orioles celebrated the life of Johnson with a statement.

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has thrown his support behind Ruben Amorim, declaring that the under-fire Red Devils' coach is the right man for the job because he puts the club's needs before his own. United thrashed Premier League basement club Wolves in their last game but the mood around Amorim is far from positive after an inconsistent run of results this season.

Evra backing Amorim – unlike former team-mates

Evra played for United for nine years and was part of one of the club's most successful ever periods, winning five Premier League titles and the Champions League among many other trophies. While some of his former team-mates such as Paul Scholes and Gary Neville have fiercely criticised Amorim in recent weeks, Evra has come out in support of the Portuguese coach. And he has attacked his predecessors for not putting the club first as Amorim has done.

AdvertisementGetty ImagesEvra: Amorim is different

Evra told : "Even in the bad times, I trust him. He's someone right now who will die for the club. That's my feeling with Amorim. This is someone who really puts the club first before himself and compared to some previous managers, I feel like he is different, but he needs maybe more players. Watching United, I have to be honest, it's like playing roulette. You never know what you're going to get. One moment you're going to win, the next time you're going to lose. So you can never predict a result when United play."

Evra hopeful of top-four finish

United moved into the Premier League's top six after easily beating Wolves and are only one point behind fourth-placed Crystal Palace in an extremely crowded and tight table. The Red Devils have failed to qualify for the Champions League for the last two seasons but Evra believes Amorim can steer them back into Europe's top competition by securing a top-four finish – as long as they can achieve some consistency in what has been a stop-start season.

Evra added: "I need more consistency from United. I want to see a more consistent starting 11. This is getting a little bit better and the players maybe understand his philosophy, his system more. I feel Amorim has the full support of the board and that’s really important. It could be a surprise end to the season with a top four finish."

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Getty Images SportUnited hoping to build momentum during Christmas period

United host Bournemouth on Monday, the first game in an intense run of fixtures over Christmas. They visit Aston Villa the following Sunday, play at home to Newcastle on Boxing Day (December 26) and then end the year with another home fixture, against Wolves. They begin 2026 with a short trip to rivals Leeds.

Amorim hopes the win over Wolves is the start of a rampant run. He said: "We have always to build momentum. We need to reach a point in this club that we can have 20 wins in a row, the next one is so important and crucial to win. For us, every training, every game is important, so we need to focus on the next one and to win the next one."

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Serginho foi apresentado pelo Santos nesta terça-feira (30). O meia chega por empréstimo junto ao Maringá, com opção de compra. O jogador, foi formado nas categorias de base do Peixe, atuou ao lado de André, Alan Patrick e Neymar, que é seu amigo.

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– Sempre tem um carinho especial em poder voltar ao clube que me revelou. Eu cheguei como criança. Não só virei profissional, mas aprendi muito como pessoa, como ser humano. Muito feliz de voltar. De ter passado pelas mãos de pessoas com quem tenho carinho, como o professor Lima. A expectativa de estar com o grupo, de voltar depois de muito tempo é grande. Motivação lá em cima em fazer parte da reconstrução do Santos. Espero ajudar o Santos a voltar para o lugar que não deveria ter saído.

– Nos falamos. Ele deu muito apoio. Ele disse: está voltando para casa, vai ser feliz. A gente veio para cá junto, cresceu junto. Espero fazer o melhor dar alegrias a ele e ao Santos.

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Fábio Carille foi um dos principais responsáveis pelo retorno de Serginho. O técnico pediu a contratação do meia, que ainda não teve contato com o treinador.

– Ele não me ligou, não tivemos contato, mas ele estava acompanhando. Não conversamos ainda. Vamos aos poucos nos treinos. Mas vai chegar o momento certo. Ele me recebeu muito bem, está me ajudando muito. Agradeço toda recepção. Da comissão técnica e jogadores. Espero agradar ao que ele está buscando e ter um bom aproveitamento no campeonato.

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🎙️ MAIS RESPOSTAS DE SERGINHO:

CONCORRÊNCIA COM OUTROS MEIAS
– A concorrência é sadia. Terão bastantes jogos até o fim do ano. Espero que possamos desempenhar ao máximo. Quando um não estiver bem, o outro pode ajudar. Sou um cara de aproximação, que gosta de finalizar. Tenho a bola parada também. Espero ajudar da melhor forma. Não temos nenhuma vaidade de brigar por posição.

POSIÇÃO EM CAMPO
– As pessoas sabem onde venho jogando. O professor Carille comentou sobre essa situação e dependerá dele. Jogo bastante por dentro e extremo pelos dois lados. Tem um tempo que jogo nessas posições. Lá fora joguei mais pelo lado, mas quando precisava vinha por dentro. Onde o professor me colocar espero fazer meu melhor para ajudar o Santos.

EXPERIÊNCIA NO EXTERIOR
– Aprendi muito lá fora sobre a intensidade. Futebol está muito intenso, a Série B pede isso. Intensidade e jogo rápido. Nosso time vem fazendo isso. Foi fácil de me encaixar nos treinos, no estilo de jogo. Espero que possa dar certo, entrosar o mais rápido possível para poder aproveitar e continuar com as vitórias.

MARINGÁ
– É um time inferior, mas com bastante projeção, que compete bastante. Se estivesse numa série C ou B estaria competindo lá em cima. Falamos inferior porque é um time novo, começando. Tem muito para conquistar as divisões e brigar de igual para igual. Já vesti essa camisa, sei como é. Eu fui criado em grandes jogos na base, consegui estrear como profissional. Sei do tamanho da importância, dos jogos que terão. Tenho só a agradecer. Vestir esse manto é maravilhoso. Espero desfrutar ao máximo e, se Deus quiser, conquistar os objetivos.

BOLA PARADA
– É uma coisa positiva. A bola parada é uma coisa que treino bastante, procuro caprichar. Os jogos têm sido definidos assim. Um jogo trucado acaba sendo definido assim. Espero que posso continuar, ajudar nossa equipe. O foco é ir em busca da Série A, espero fazer o meu melhor.

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Newcastle United resume their Premier League campaign after the international break hesitant about what the near future holds.

Indeed, back-to-back away defeats to West Ham United and Brentford very much exposed Newcastle’s weaknesses, as a lethargic defence was caught out in both games in London, alongside the midfield ranks looking equally as ropey.

In particular, Joelinton has fallen short of his usual high standards in recent defeats, with only three duels won by the midfielder at the London Stadium, who was once referred to as an energetic “machine” by Magpies teammate Kieran Trippier.

He could well be dropped for some fresh blood centrally, therefore, as Manchester City do battle with the Toon to close out November up next.

In an ideal reality, though, Eddie Howe’s men would still have Elliot Anderson to call upon, as the former St James’ Park product continues to excel for both Nottingham Forest and England.

Why Newcastle would love Anderson back at St James' Park

Once upon a time on Tyneside, a far rawer, younger Anderson would be clamouring for more senior minutes at his boyhood club.

Unfortunately, that failed to come to fruition, courtesy of an injury-ravaged final season at the Toon. In total, Anderson would make just a paltry three league starts during this swansong year.

But, the revitalised 23-year-old has never looked back since leaving the Magpies behind, with the Forest number 8 now setting the standard for midfielders in the Premier League this campaign, even as his side loiter towards the bottom of the division.

It was yet another classy display from Anderson last time out in league action before the break interrupted Forest’s flow, winning five duels and making seven ball recoveries, keeping a nervous Leeds largely at bay in a vital 3-1 win. While he excelled again, Joelinton limped off against the Bees scared for what his first-team future holds.

He also shone for England to further pile on the Newcastle misery, as only six of his 136 passes didn’t reach their intended target against Serbia and Albania.

Thomas Tuchel even heralded him as “one of the best midfielders in the Premier League” in the build-up to the Serbia encounter.

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Safe to say, Newcastle desperately wish they still had the much-talked-about 23-year-old on their books, but Howe could start to unearth a new version of Anderson back on Tyneside.

Newcastle's next Anderson

Newcastle will need to ensure they don’t suffer another Anderson-style clanger soon, with Yankuba Minteh also sold prematurely by the Magpies, before he then exploded into life at Brighton and Hove Albion.

If they aren’t careful, they could lose Lewis Miley down the line, with the 19-year-old now ready for some “serious minutes” at his boyhood employers, according to journalist Liam Kennedy, after starring as a combative, yet skilful midfielder in flashes for Howe and Co in recent matches.

Much like Anderson has proven on the big stage countless times now for the Tricky Trees, Miley hasn’t looked fazed at all this season when also being dropped into the deep-end, particularly when he shone against Benfica in Champions League action to receive these rave reviews.

Indeed, the teenage sensation won all of his tackles on the night and also won four duels, while further exiting the field of play with only four passes going astray.

To further back up his similarities to the departed Anderson, the 19-year-old also stood out for the Three Lions at U21 level during the break when facing the Republic of Ireland.

Minutes played

75

Goals scored

0

Assists

0

Touches

73

Accurate passes

58/61 (95%)

Key passes

1

Tackles won

1/1

Interceptions

1

Clearances

1

Blocked shots

1

Ball recoveries

2

Total duels won

3/6

Miley has also being tipped for greatness at international level, far beyond his current age bracket, notably hailed as “England’s next superstar” by BBC pundit Pat Nevin.

Again, much like his showing against Benfica, Miley stood out as a calm and assured operator, also capable of getting stuck in, with a 95% pass accuracy, coupled with three tackles and ball recoveries being amassed.

Of course, Newcastle would love to have the finished product of Anderson at their disposal. But, to win him back, it is reported that it could take an eye-watering reported £100m to regain his services.

Therefore, Miley could be their next best bet, having been branded a “mature” performer by Howe this season when used irregularly. That word not only aptly describes the Toon’s budding midfielder but also Anderson.

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