Napoli were left frustrated after being held to a goalless draw by Eintracht Frankfurt at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, extending their run without a win in the Champions League. Antonio Conte praised Frankfurt’s “Italian-style catenaccio” approach, while lamenting his side’s missed chances and lingering absences. The result leaves Napoli with four points from four games and work to do to stay in contention.
Napoli held as Frankfurt sit deep
Napoli endured a second consecutive scoreless home match as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Frankfurt in the Champions League League Phase. The Partenopei arrived under pressure to respond to their 6-2 defeat at PSV, but despite dominating possession and territory, they were unable to break through a disciplined Frankfurt side at the Maradona.
Conte’s men controlled the tempo from the outset, circulating the ball patiently across midfield and waiting for Frankfurt to open up. Yet the visitors were resolute, dropping deep into a compact defensive shape and looking for chances to counter. Napoli’s main openings came from Eljif Elmas’ creative drives and Scott McTominay’s late runs, but neither player could convert, with the home side’s finishing once again falling short.
Frankfurt, meanwhile, were content to absorb pressure and strike sporadically on the break. Jean-Matteo Bahoya’s early drive was one of few shots that tested the Napoli goalkeeper, and ultimately, the visitors’ tactical discipline frustrated Napoli and claimed them a valuable away point.
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'They've learned catenaccio well' – Conte speaks out
After the match, Napoli boss Conte expressed his frustration while also acknowledging Frankfurt’s tactical execution. Speaking to , he remarked: “They’ve learned how to play the Italian-style catenaccio system well. If we had played a game like that in Germany, they’d have called it old-fashioned football. We’re trying to bring a more European feel to the game.”
Conte underlined that the result was not due to a lack of commitment from his players. “It’s disappointing not to have scored, but I can’t fault my team for their commitment and dedication,” he said.
When asked about absences affecting the side, Conte continued, “It’s not fair to talk about absences, especially since [Romelu] Lukaku should be mentioned as well. The team has absorbed [Kevin] De Bruyne’s absence. We were short in the middle, but we're finding solutions. We need to work toward a goal.”
Catenaccio makes a return
Once the hallmark of Italian football identity, the famous catenaccio style emphasised deep defensive organisation, a sweeper behind the line, and fast counterattacks. While the traditional version has faded from elite football, its principles remain in modern disciplined low-block systems.
Frankfurt’s approach resembled that philosophy, narrow lines, limited spaces between defenders, and calculated transitions. Their plan forced Napoli into predictable wide combinations and shots from less dangerous zones.
Conte later added that Napoli actually dominated the match, telling reporters: “It was a high-level match and we dominated. If we had finished today, we would have won 2-0 or 3-0 and we’d be talking about a great Napoli.” Despite Napoli’s 64% possession, the German side controlled key defensive zones and rarely appeared stretched.
Conte’s reaction suggests a wider concern that Napoli are struggling to convert territorial dominance into cutting edge without injured creative leaders like De Bruyne who is out for long due to a serious thigh injury. Their decision-making and chemistry in the final third remain unresolved issues as fixtures tighten.
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Qualifications hanging on thread
The draw leaves Napoli on four points after four Champions League matches, still in contention but under pressure to secure qualification. They will host Qarabag on November 25, a match that now feels must-win, while Frankfurt face Atalanta a day later.
Domestically, Napoli travel to face Bologna on Sunday, at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. With back-to-back scoreless performances, Conte will demand sharper finishing, quicker attacking combinations, and greater confidence around the box.
Napoli’s season remains salvageable and structurally stable, but the margin for error is shrinking. A solution in the final third must arrive soon, or their Champions League campaign may yet slip away.
Juventus legends Gianluigi Buffon and Fabio Capello have been vocal in their endorsements of Luciano Spalletti to take over as head coach following the sacking of Igor Tudor. The ex-Italy and Napoli coach is reportedly in talks to with the Serie A side, who are in a desperate scramble to salvage their season amid the eight-game winless run that resulted in the Croatian's dismissal.
Juventus part ways with Tudor after winless streak
Juventus have not won a match since September 13, an enthralling encounter against rivals Inter in Serie A which finished 4-3 at the Allianz Stadium courtesy of a stoppage time winner from Vasilije Adzic. It was their third consecutive win in the league, a brilliant start to the season with the team showing collective spirit. However, things have unravelled rather dramatically for the Old Lady.
Juventus have since played eight games and have failed to register a win in each of those. In fact, in the previous four games, they haven't even managed to score a goal, with the 1-0 defeat to Lazio at the weekend forcing Juve to part ways with Tudor, just months after he had signed a contract extension until June 2027.
In search of a replacement, Spalletti quickly emerged as the favourite, with another former Italy coach, Roberto Mancini, also being considered by the Turin club, according to reports. With Spalletti seemingly the top choice, Capello and Buffon believe his arrival will provide a boost to the team.
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Speaking to , Capello didn't want to blame Tudor for Juve's struggles entirely, before giving his vote of confidence to Luciano Spalletti as the right man to become the next head coach.
"Tudor pays for everyone. Eight games without a win are too many for Juventus, but the responsibility isn't solely the manager's," said the legendary former coach. "The original sin was the club's half-hearted faith in Tudor. Last summer, several coaches were sought, only to then confirm Igor and extend his contract. The players sniff out these situations and exploit them. The real question, however, is: was Tudor the team built or someone else?"
On Spalletti, he added: "A coach of value and experience. He's already led big clubs and won. After the disappointment against Italy, he'll be eager for revenge. What better way to start again than with a renowned team like Juventus? Spalletti has the right charisma to lift the Bianconeri out of a difficult moment. Paradoxically, the most positive aspect is the league table: Juve are only six points behind leaders Napoli and Roma. [Raffaele] Palladino? He did well with Monza and Fiorentina, but Juventus are on a higher level."
Buffon backs Spalletti to end Juve's misery
Buffon, Juve's second-highest appearance maker after Alessandro Del Piero, also expressed his faith in Spalletti. "For me, Luciano is the right profile for any big club that wants to remain ambitious," the iconic goalkeeper said at a ceremony on Monday. "With him, you never lose too much. He's a football man, a great person, and a great coach. The best around in terms of experience, charisma, and authority. He's the right man for ambitious clubs that want to continue to be so. It's a shame to see him still without a bench."
The duo worked closely at the Italy national team, with Spalletti's stint as the Azzurri head coach briefly overlapping with Buffon's role as the head of national team delegation.
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Juventus director Damien Comolli is reportedly set to meet the Scudetto-winning former Napoli manager Spalletti on Tuesday to discuss taking over from Tudor. According to multiple Italian outlets, including and , Spalletti is expected to be offered a deal until the end of the season, with an option to extend if Juventus secure Champions League qualification. Spalletti has already turned down offers from Saudi Arabia and Turkish clubs, though Mancini and Palladino remain backup options.
In the meantime, Massimiliano Brambilla, who was coaching the Juve Next Gen side, will take over the head coach role in the interim. He will be in charge for the game against Udinese on Wednesday.
Ecclestone, Morris claim five wickets between them as Lancashire take charge in low-scoring contest
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Lancashire overpowered fellow Tier One side The Blaze in a rain-affected second semi-final of the Vitality T20 Women’s County Cup Finals Day. Following their seven-wicket victory, they will join Surrey in an all-Tier One final under the floodlights in Taunton, as they look to lift the first silverware of the new women’s era.The Blaze looked to be on top of an international-studded Lancashire bowling line-up before the rain delay, reaching 73 for 5 from 13.2 overs. After losing the toss and being put into bat first, the East Midlands outfit got off to a flyer as opener Marie Kelly scored a quick-fire 23 from 12, including five fours, before being bowled by Sophie Morris. Sarah Bryce was second top-scorer for The Blaze, hitting 18 from 22 before being caught and bowled by England international Kate Cross.However, the break in play stalled their momentum, as Thunder restricted them to 13 for 3 off their remaining 2.4 overs as the game was reduced to 16 overs a side. Lancashire’s spin duo of Morris (2 for 16 from three) and Sophie Ecclestone (3 for 19 from four) took the bulk of their wickets, with all three of Ecclestone’s wickets coming after the rain delay. That helped restrict The Blaze to 86 for 8, setting Thunder 90 to win after DLS was calculated.Requiring less than a run a ball to advance to the evening’s final, Thunder entered the chase as clear favourites. However, the run-out of Tilly Kesteven for a diamond duck on the second ball of their innings, taking on the arm of McCarthy, created some nervousness for the rest of their chase. Emma Lamb was caught off the bowling of Grace Ballinger by Ella Claridge in the next over, also for 0, before Fi Morris was run out in identical fashion to Kesteven for 9, leaving the team at 19 for 3 from 4.3 overs.The Blaze’s bowling attack did well to restrict Thunder to 45 for 3 after the opening 10 overs, six runs behind The Blaze’s 51 for 4 at the same stage. Cassidy McCarthy and Kirstie Gordon were the pick of the bowlers during this stage, with economies of 2.00 and 2.33 respectively.However, a 72-run partnership between wicketkeeping duo Ellie Threlkeld (34 from 34) and Seren Smale (35 from 42) allowed Thunder to fight back, chasing down the target with an over to spare.The Blaze will face Surrey in the final, where they have the opportunity to become the inaugural champions of the Vitality T20 Women’s County Cup, a knock-out tournament created by the ECB to allow all three tiers of the domestic women’s game to come up against one another.
This summer has very much been about the incomings as far as Arsenal are concerned. It’s been unprecedented too. We were promised it would be.
Nine days ago, the Gunners confirmed the marquee arrival of Eberechi Eze, who signed from Crystal Palace, eventually fulfilling his dream of playing for the Arsenal first-team.
With that move finalised, we all thought Andrea Berta and Co were done in the market. Well, think again. They have tied up a move for Bayer Leverkusen on transfer deadline day, a switch that allows Jakub Kiwior to head for Porto.
That move takes the club’s spending past £300m, something that meant sales had to be made.
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Hincapie has moved to the Emirates Stadium in a deal worth around £45m, lower than his proposed release clause of £52m.
Initially signed on a season-long loan move, it’s a switch that will become permanent next summer, allowing for Arsenal to balance the books in the meantime.
So, how will they balance those books? Well, Albert Sambi-Lokonga departed the Gunners for Hamburg on transfer deadline day, joining Reiss Nelson in fleeing.
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Nelson will depart north London but remain in the capital, heading to Brentford on a loan move that could become permanent next summer.
Arsenal have also tried to move on Oleksandr Zinchenko who received interest from Marseille but he ultimately stayed with Mikel Arteta’s side. It’s unlikely he’ll receive many minutes with Hincapie having now signed.
Yet, there was another move that happened, one that signified the end of one of Arteta’s worst signings since becoming the club’s manager.
Arsenal sell player similar to Martin Odegaard
Back in 2022, Arsenal agreed a £34.2m move to bring one of Europe’s most exciting young playmakers to the club.
It wasn’t one met with a huge amount of fanfare but Fabio Vieira’s arrival was a crafty one as they looked to provide competition for Martin Odegaard.
Indeed, during his time at the Emirates, club icon Gilberto admitted that he was like the Norwegian, saying: “In terms of his style and the coach’s vision, he’s very close to (Martin) Odegaard. He has good ideas and dynamics, but he has to recognise that and the quality he has.”
Sadly, Vieira didn’t realise that hotly-tipped potential. He played just 50 times for Arsenal, scoring four goals and supplying ten assists. That tally of assists isn’t a bad haul by any means but the fact of the matter is that the Portuguese looked far too lightweight to make it in the Premier League.
A loan spell with boyhood club, Porto, rather sealed his fate in 2024/25. Granted time to show what he was capable of, the now 25-year-old scored just five goals and supplied six assists, hardly numbers that inspired Arteta to give him another go.
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As a consequence, the big-money signing was told to find a new club and he finally did so on transfer deadline day.
Coincidentally, Vieira joined Lokonga in Hamburg, heading to join the German side on an initial loan move.
The Athletic reported earlier on Monday that he had been given permission to fly to Germany to undergo a medical.
It marks the end of a really disappointing stay with Arsenal. From being tipped to take up an Odegaard-like role in the side, he leaves London behind as a forgotten figure.
Getting the team balance right has been a concern for Rajasthan Royals (RR) from the start of IPL 2025. Against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Wednesday night, the problem was that they didn’t give themselves a proper sixth bowling option. Or, at any rate, they didn’t throw the ball to the part-timers, Riyan Parag among them, despite Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande and Sandeep Sharma proving expensive, going at well over ten an over. RR “had to have a sixth bowling option,” Sanjay Bangar said after watching GT put up 217 for 6 and run out 58-run victors.”A wonderful wicket to bat on and the ball was coming on nicely. There was a little bit of pace and bounce which Jofra [Archer] exploited really well – [he was] the standout bowler,” Bangar said on ESPNcricinfo TimeOut show. “But apart from him, just felt that Rajasthan Royals had to have a sixth bowling option to take a little bit of pressure away from the other bowlers. In such batting-friendly conditions, you certainly felt they were under the pump.”RR were without Wanindu Hasaranga for the game after he opted out owing to personal reasons. That was a blow, though his replacement, Fazalhaq Farooqi, went at 9.50, not bad in the circumstances. Archer was the most economical, at 7.50, despite bowling the 18th over. Crucially, no wickets fell between 2.1 and 9.6, that’s almost seven overs, and then again for 5.4 overs after that.Related
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“I think they missed Hasaranga, somebody who could take wickets in the middle overs,” Wasim Jaffer said. “Theekshana, even though he took a couple of wickets [2 for 54], didn’t look like [he was] putting any pressure. He and Tushar [2 for 53] went for 50-plus, that cost them more than 100 runs in those eight overs.”If RR failed to get more wickets in the middle overs, the platform set as a result meant GT could go big at the end – they got 18, 13, 11, 14 and 16 in the last five.”We could have, maybe, given about 20 runs less, but I think they batted well. They had better partnerships than what we did. That’s why they got a total which was big,” Sairaj Bahutule, RR’s spin-bowling coach, said at the press conference. “T20 is a format where sometimes the execution doesn’t go the way you want it to. Obviously they had plans, but the execution didn’t happen the way they wanted.”The last few overs, the death overs, we could have done a bit better.”After RR’s second game of the season, there were questions around the wisdom of playing with exactly six batters despite the Impact Player rule. Parag was the captain then, and Sanju Samson was restricted as a batter because of his finger injury. After their last game, the win over Punjab Kings (PBKS), though, it seemed like, with all systems go, they were getting close to the perfect combination.1:10
Bangar: Royals missed a sixth bowling option
That, curiously, is something GT aren’t even after. For them, flexibility is everything. “No one has a role,” assistant coach Parthiv Patel said, and anything can happen depending on how the pitch and other conditions look.”For our team, it’s about knowing the situation, understanding the conditions, and we felt we might need a fourth seamer in the second innings [so Kulwant Khejroliya came in as Impact Sub],” Parthiv said. “We are flexible as a team. We react to the conditions we see in front of us.”And then comes the execution.”Especially on a wicket like this, I thought every bowler came in and executed their plans really well. Obviously [Mohammed] Siraj is bowling really well; Prasidh Krishna has been phenomenal throughout the tournament; [R] Sai Kishore is probably the best spinner in this tournament, the way he has been bowling, how brave he is, bowling in difficult conditions.3:43
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“So after every game, you see a different bowler stepping up. Bowlers win you games. Obviously batters set it up.”Which didn’t happen for RR. Though, on the bright side, Archer has continued to sparkle after a terrible start to the tournament.”T20 is a game where you’re bound to make mistakes, and [if you] minimise your mistakes, you’ll be in a better position,” Bahutule said. “After that first game, he worked hand in hand with Shane Bond [the fast-bowling coach] and understood a few aspects about his bowling, and the way he has got back is purely due to his understanding of where he needs to improve, where are the areas, the lengths, the lines he needs to get better [at].”He’s a world-class bowler and obviously understood his areas of concern and he rectified it and he’s bowling in the best rhythm we have seen him.”
Tottenham Hotspur’s recruitment strategy has seen a huge shift in recent years, subsequently prioritising the additions of young stars who can develop into world-class talents.
Such a focus has the additions of the likes of Lucas Bergvall and Pape Sarr, with the youngsters joining for bargain fees from the likes of Djurgarden and Metz, respectively.
Despite being just 19 and 22 respectively, the duo managed to rack up a total of 100 combined appearances between them – playing key roles in the Lilywhites’ Europa League triumph.
Lucas Bergvall with the Europa League trophy.
Given their tender ages, the pair have plenty of time to build on their impressive starts to life at the club – having the opportunity to make themselves central figures in any success under Thomas Frank.
However, they could be joined by another top-level talent after the hierarchy completed the big-money signing of one youngster in the latter stages of the summer window.
Why Spurs moved to sign Xavi Simons
After missing out on the signatures of both Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze, Spurs appeared to be scrambling for a new attacking midfielder in the closing stages of the summer window.
The English duo appeared to be Frank’s main targets in the market, but after outside interference saw deals through, it was pivotal that the hierarchy identified alternatives for the manager.
Xavi Simons looked set on a transfer to Chelsea, but the Lilywhites swooped in at the 11th hour, subsequently hijacking talks – resulting in a £52m transfer fee being agreed between all parties.
The Dutchman became the second £50m+ addition of the summer, following in Mohammed Kudus’ footsteps – with the pair potentially striking up a deadly partnership throughout 2025/26 and beyond.
However, despite their excellent dealings in the market this window, it’s their work in previous times that has massively helped them, with such moves potentially increasing the club’s chances of added success in the coming months.
The Spurs player who is worth more than Simons
Excitement has understandably been building among the Spurs fanbase given the additions made this summer, as the club hopes to avoid a repeat of the 17th-placed finish last campaign.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou
Moves for Kudus and Simons will likely improve their forward line, but a real expectation will be on the backline to improve their record of 65 goals conceded in just 38 league games.
However, Frank has already demonstrated that he’s been able to have an immediate impact in such a department – keeping two clean sheets and conceding just once in the first three outings.
The Dane has utilised a back four mainly in the early stages of his career in North London, with Micky van de Ven being a component to the manager’s system.
The Dutchman originally joined the Lilywhites in a £43m transfer back in the summer of 2023, but has struggled with injuries since his move – racking up 55 appearances to date.
However, despite his defensive role, the 24-year-old has still managed to impress in attacking areas – with such a skillset offering an all-round presence to the first-team squad.
Van de Ven, who’s been labelled “world-class” by teammate Luka Vuskovic, scored a beautiful effort against Nottingham Forest in the 2023/24 season, before producing a top-level assist for Brennan Johnson in the win against Manchester United at Old Trafford last season.
His pace has also made him a real asset to the first-team squad, registering the fastest sprint of any player in the Premier League – clocking a speed of 23.07mph.
As a result of his recent showings in North London, his market value soared to £58.3m – that’s according to FootballTransfers’ latest valuation of the centre-back.
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Such a figure is higher than that of Simons, with the big-money summer transfer addition only valued at £52.6m – the same figure they paid for his signature.
Given the incredible rise of Van de Ven’s transfer fee, it’s no surprise to see him being a key member of the squad, hopefully reaching the next level under Frank’s guidance.
As for Simons, if his addition can be as successful as his compatriot’s, it would be a sensational move for the player and the club – subsequently increasing the side’s chances of success in the near future.
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Peter Schmeichel admits that Antony was “never good enough for Manchester United” but the Red Devils legend has questioned why Scott McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund were allowed to leave Old Trafford. The Scotland international midfielder and Danish striker are now team-mates again in Italy at Napoli after surprisingly being deemed surplus to requirements.
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Academy graduate McTominay was allowed to head for Naples in the summer of 2024. His first season away from Manchester saw the 28-year-old midfielder become a Serie A title winner and MVP – with United toiling their way to a 15th-place finish in the Premier League.
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A year on and Hojlund has joined McTominay at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, with the 22-year-old forward loaned out by United in a deal that includes a purchase option. He registered 26 goals for the Red Devils through 95 appearances.
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In a busy window, wingers Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho and Antony also departed. United have continued to struggle for consistency under Ruben Amorim, with Schmeichel left puzzled by some of the recruitment calls being made.
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The iconic former goalkeeper told : “I’d say Scott McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund are the two players who should never have left.
“With Antony, it’s different. He was never good enough for Manchester United. Yes, he scored on his debut, but very quickly you could see he didn’t have what it takes for the Premier League. In Holland, playing in a dominant team, he looked good. But at United, the pace is relentless from the first minute to the last, the pressure is constant, and every opponent raises their game. To succeed here, you need something extra, and he didn’t have it. He’s moved on, and we wish him well.
“The one that really pains me is Højlund. I honestly believe he could have been a 25-goal-a-season striker for Manchester United. The problem wasn’t him – it was the way the team played. The system didn’t suit him. When players like [Alejandro] Garnacho or [Marcus] Rashford got the ball, they looked only to shoot. The ball into the number nine never came, even though Rasmus was making really good runs.
“The fans saw it. They loved him because he fought, he ran, he gave everything, and he had to play every game because there were no other strikers. Of course, when you don’t score as a striker, people point to it again and again. But what more could he do without service?
“I’ve seen what he can do when he’s on form and gets the right service. That’s why I’m glad it’s only a loan. I hope he scores 25 goals, and that people at Old Trafford are then thinking: “We have to bring him back”. With [Matheus] Cunha and [Bryan] Mbeumo now providing service, and Bruno [Fernandes] playing further up the pitch, I still believe he could be a fantastic striker for Manchester United. He’s already scored after just 30 minutes for Napoli, which shows his quality. He’s still our player, and that’s the positive.
“As for McTominay, I honestly can’t say anything other than: why? Why was he allowed to leave?"
O Santos recebeu o São Bernardo, no CT Rei Pelé, e goleou por 5 a 0, em duelo válido pela 2ª rodada do Paulistão Sub-20. Por ironia do destino, o camisa 10 do Peixe, que se chama Bernardo assim como o adversário, foi destaque na partida ao marcar dois gols. Com o triunfo, o Alvinegro Praiano assume a liderança do Grupo 13.
No primeiro tempo, aos 20′, Bernardo abriu o placar após bater falta perfeitamente no ângulo esquerdo. Nove minutos depois, o camisa 10 recebeu enfiada de bola de Patati e chutou na saída do goleiro, para marcar novamente. Pouco depois, Fernandinho puxou contra-ataque pela esquerda, trouxe a bola para a entrada da área, finalizou e ampliou para o Santos.
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Na segunda etapa, Enzo Monteiro aumentou a vantagem do Peixe depois de aproveitar o rebote do goleiro. Já nos acréscimos da partida, Renyer aproveitou cruzamento rasteiro para selar o placar final do jogo.
Agora, o Santos se prepara para confronto contra o Bahia, no CT Rei Pelé, pelo Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20. O duelo acontecerá na próxima quinta-feira (27), a partir das 15h.
Aston Villa have now been handed a boost in their pursuit of a £70m forward, with transfer expert Graeme Bailey revealing he would be open to a move to Villa Park this summer.
Aston Villa eager to sign new forwards
It has been clear that Villa need to sign a striker since the January transfer window, at which point they sold Jhon Duran to Al-Nassr, and the need to bring in a centre-forward could be exacerbated by the departure of Ollie Watkins.
Manchester United have held talks over a deal for Watkins, which means the Villans have started to run the rule over replacements, and Paris Saint-Germain’s Randal Kolo Muani has entered the frame as a potential option.
Besiktas’ Semih Kilicsoy also remains of interest, alongside Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, with Unai Emery’s side now ready to make a move for the striker, should he become available later this summer.
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After losing Duran in the January transfer window, versatile forward Marcus Rashford was brought in, but with the Manchester United man now Barcelona-bound, Emery is also keen on bringing in a forward capable of playing out wide.
Last week, it was revealed that Aston Villa have made an approach for Man United’s Alejandro Garnacho, who could be valued at £70m, and there has now been another update on their pursuit of the forward.
According to a report from The Boot Room, Garnacho is open to a move to Villa Park this summer, given that he is keen to remain in the Premier League and play under Emery.
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Bailey added: “Alejandro Garnacho wants to stay in England, and there are only so many options. Chelsea, we know, like him, whilst Tottenham have maintained contact.
“But Aston Villa have emerged as an option, I am told the player has done his homework on the possibility of working with Unai Emery, and he has heard good things.”
Garnacho could be "amazing" signing for Aston Villa
Amid doubts surrounding Jacob Ramsey’s future, it could be very important to bring in a new signing capable of playing at left-wing this summer, and the 21-year-old has picked up 31 goals and 17 assists in 110 appearances from that area, including games at youth level.
Ruben Amorim has also singled out the youngster for high praise, describing him as “amazing” after an impressive performance in Manchester United’s 1-1 draw against Arsenal last season.
Alejandro Garnacho in action for Manchester United.
That said, given that Villa are treading a fine line PSR-wise, it may not be financially prudent to shell out £70m on a player yet to record world-class numbers.
Garnacho amassed a respectable six goals and two assists in the Premier League last season, but his performances are yet to justify a £70m outlay, so it may only be worth Villa making a move if the winger becomes available for a lower price.
تأهل فريق نادي بيراميدز إلي مباراة دور ربع النهائي من منافسات بطولة كأس إنتركونتيننتال، بعد الفوز على أوكلاند سيتي النيوزيلندي اليوم الأحد.
وتواجه بيراميدز مع أوكلاند سيتي، في إطار مواجهات الدور الأول من مباريات بطولة كأس إنتركونتيننتال، على ملعب استاد الدفاع الجوي.
وانتصر بيراميدز على أوكلاند سيتي، بنتيجة 3-0، ليصعد إلى الدور القادم وللمنافسة على كأس القارات الثلاث أمام الأهلي السعودي بطل دوري أبطال آسيا.
وسجل ثلاثية نادي بيراميدز أمام أوكلاند سيتي، وليد الكرتي ومروان حمدي ومصطفى زيكو.
طالع.. فيديو | بيراميدز يتخطى أوكلاند سيتي بثلاثية ويتأهل لمواجهة الأهلي السعودي بـ كأس إنتركونتيننتال موعد مباراة بيراميدز والأهلي السعودي في كأس إنتركونتيننتال
ومن المقرر أن يلتقي بيراميدز مع الأهلي السعودي المتوج ببطولة دوري أبطال آسيا، في جدة، يوم 23 سبتمبر الجاري.
يذكر، أن المتأهل من الأهلي السعودي وبيراميدز، سيلعب ضد الفائز من ديربي الأمريكتين في دور نصف النهائي، ثم المتأهل يلاقي باريس سان جيرمان في المباراة النهائية.