Villa can sign a new Paul Merson in Todd Cantwell

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith could sign his club’s new Paul Merson in Norwich City star Todd Cantwell.

What’s the story?

Reports from The Telegraph last summer suggested that Smith’s side were weighing up a potential move for the Canaries midfielder, but a deal failed to materialise before the end of the window.

And now, Football Insider claim that Villa are actually in advanced talks with Norwich over finally luring Cantwell to Villa Park, and that there is growing confidence a deal can be done.

Villa’s new Merson

A profile done by Villa’s official club website back in 2010 about five of the greatest midfielders to pull on a shirt, said of Merson: “On the pitch, he was a magician. Merson was brilliant with the ball at his feet and could do things others wouldn’t even dream about.

“People asked questions of the £6.75m fee John Gregory paid for him in 1998 but it definitely proved to be money well spent as he won games and charmed fans. Even though he was obviously struggling away from the sanctity of Villa Park and Bodymoor Heath, his displays were incredible for the club.

“Never afraid to put his foot in, his main attributes, however, were skill and flair as he wowed supporters throughout his four year spell. His finest accolade at the club was undoubtedly winning Players and Supporters Player of the Year awards in 2000.”

Described as someone with a “God-given” talent by his former youth team coach Gary Cockaday, Cantwell has that same natural ability that Merson was gifted with.

Former Norwich striker Dean Ashton raved about him, saying: “When I first saw him I said to Darren Huckerby, ‘how is that lad not training with the first-team?’. He was incredible. The way he was drifting past players. His speed of thought and his awareness. He’s just a wonderful player.”

Last season saw Cantwell average an impressive 1.6 dribbles per game which ranked him joint-top among the rest of Norwich’s squad (Emi Buendia being the other).

The attacking midfielder also features in the top three for Norwich for both key passes and shots per game in the Championship too, another indication of just how influential he is whenever he gets on the ball.

Like Merson, the £19.8m-rated Cantwell has got the ability to unlock defences with a bit of skill or trickery, and Smith should be all over a move this summer.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa are now eyeing this Emile Smith Rowe alternative…

صور | إيهاب جلال يحضر مباراة الأهلي والبنك الأهلي في الدوري

يحضر الجهاز الفني لمنتخب مصر بقيادة إيهاب جلال اليوم الأربعاء مباراة الأهلي والبنك الأهلي التي تجمع بين الفريقين ببطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز.

ويحتضن ملعب المقاولون العرب المباراة التي تقام ضمن منافسات الجولة التاسعة عشر من مسابقة الدوري.

طالع أيضًا.. مباشر بالفيديو | مباراة الأهلي والبنك الأهلي في الدوري

ويتواجد الجهاز الفني للمنتخب من أجل مشاهدة اللاعبين والوقوف على مستواهم قبل الإعلان عن قائمة المحليين التي سيتم اختيارها لمباراتي غينيا وإثيوبيا في التصفيات المؤهلة لبطولة كأس أمم إفريقيا 2023.

ومن المقرر أن يستهل منتخب مصر مشواره في التصفيات بمواجهة غينيا ثم إثيوبيا في الجولتين الأولى والثانية بالتصفيات في شهر يونيو المقبل.

Wolves offered Martin Braithwaite

Bruno Lage has completed the additions of a few exciting players during his opening few weeks in charge of Wolves.

Francisco Trincao has signed on loan from La Liga giants, Barcelona, but the Old Gold could be about to extend the relationship between the two clubs.

What’s the word?

Last weekend it was revealed that Wolves were interested in signing Barca striker Martin Braithwaite this summer.

However, there has now been an update on their pursuit of the 56-cap Denmark international.

According to The Daily Mail, they have been offered the chance by the Catalan club to sign Braithwaite.

The additions of Sergio Aguero and Memphis Depay have significantly dampened his chances of receiving football in Spain and with Wolves on the hunt for a new striker, he seems to fit the fill for the manager.

Willian Jose 2.0

Braithwaite is one of the most enigmatic players in European football at the moment.

On his day, he possesses immense composure and can really trouble a defence. The very fact Barcelona were interested in him in the first place says a lot.

However, more often than not, he’s struggled to score goals on a regular enough basis.

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Tony Pulis once described the 30-year-old as “exceptional” but he’s one of many figures within football who have expressed differing opinions on the forward.

He slammed Braithwaite for being disrespectful to senior club officials at Middlesbrough in light of his departure from the Riverside.

Since heading to Spain, he’s hardly set the world alight. The attacker found the net on 13 occasions in 48 outings for Leganes and has beaten the goalkeeper just seven times since signing for Barcelona over a year ago.

In light of that, Wolves should consider another option if they wish to bolster their forward line this summer.

After all, the last thing that Lage wants is a repeat scenario of their Willian Jose situation.

He appeared to be a similar profile to Raul Jimenez when he was brought in on loan in January but looked completely ordinary during his time at Molineux.

Jose was another to score goals on a semi-regular basis in Spain, just as Braithwaite has done, but in English football, he was nothing short of a flop.

The Brazilian featured 17 times under Nuno Santo but only scored once.

Consequently, Wolves must now look for someone with a better track record to fill the void of Jimenez should he sustain another injury.

AND in other news, Wolves eye swoop for £16.2m-rated “monster”, he could be their new Jesus Vallejo…

مدرب ساوثهامبتون: مواجهة ليفربول أشبه بنهائي دوري أبطال أوروبا.. ولن نقدم هدايا

وصف رالف هاسنهوتل المدير الفني لفريق ساوثهامبتون، مواجهة فريق ليفربول غدًا، بنهائي دوري أبطال أوروبا.

ويستضيف ملعب سانت ماري مباراة الفريقين، في ختام منافسات الجولة السابعة والثلاثين من الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

ويمتلك ليفربول حاليًا 86 نقطة في المركز الثاني، ولديه مباراتين، بينما يتصدر مانشستر سيتي بـ90 نقطة، ولديه مباراة واحدة فقط.

وفي حال هزيمة ليفربول غدًا أمام ساوثهامبتون، فإن مانشستر سيتي يتوج رسميًا ببطولة الدوري الإنجليزي لهذا الموسم.

أما في حال فوز ليفربول أو تعادله، فإن حسم اللقب سيؤجل حتى الجولة الأخيرة التي ستُقام يوم الأحد المقبل، حيث يلتقي الريدز مع ولفرهامبتون، ومانشستر سيتي مع أستون فيلا.

وقال رالف هاسنهوتل في تصريحات نشرتها صحيفة “ديلي ميل” الإنجليزية: “جماهير ساوثهامبتون يعرفون الفريق الذي نواجهه، ومدى قوته، وما هو مستواه، وحتى إذا تعرضوا لبعض الإصابات، يدركون ما مدى صعوبة الأمر أمام المتأهل إلى نهائي دوري أبطال أوروبا”.

وأضاف: “إنه نهائي دوري أبطال أوروبا لدينا إذا كنت ترغب في ذلك، نحن نواصل ذلك بكل ما لدينا والفريق الموجود على أرض الملعب هو الفريق الذي سيفعل كل شيء لجعله فخورًا”.

وأردف: “لقد قدمنا مباراة رائعة أمام توتنهام على أرضنا عندما كنا نلعب بـ10 لاعبين، وفزنا على آرسنال، وتعادلنا مع مانشستر سيتي، وكذلك مع مانشستر يونايتد”.

واستكمل: “لقد أظهرنا ضد الفرق الكبرى أنه يمكننا معًا تحقيق شيء كبير جدًا، هذا ما نحتاجه يوم الثلاثاء”.

اقرأ أيضًا | كلوب: لسنا مرشحين للفوز بدوري أبطال أوروبا.. ومانشستر سيتي لن يخسر نقطة مجددًا

ومع ذلك، يعتبر رالف هاسنهوتل أن ليفربول “ربما يكون أفضل فريق في العالم”، وتابع: “نعلم جميعًا يورجن ومدى قوته في التركيز، يمكنك التأكد من أنه لا يتخلى عن فرصة الفوز بالدوري”.

وأوضح: “حتى إذا قال إنه من الصعب الآن الفوز بجميع البطولات الأربعة، فأنا أعلم أنه سيفعل كل شيء للفوز بهذه المباراة ليمنح نفسه الفرصة في اليوم الأخير، بالنسبة لنا لا يجب أن نكون هنا لتقديم أي هدايا”.

واختتم: “لا أريد أن أقول تحت الضغط لأننا آمنون في الدوري، لكننا نريد أن نظهر أن لدينا وجهًا مختلفًا، يجب أن يكون هذا دافعًا كافيًا لنا”.

Dagnall back in Leicestershire squad

Charles Dagnall is in Leicestershire’s squad for Sunday’s vital Norwich Union League game against Durham at Grace Road, after making a good recovery from an operation on his hip

Leicestershire CCC10-Aug-2002Charles Dagnall is in Leicestershire’s squad for Sunday’s vital Norwich Union League game against Durham at Grace Road, after making a good recovery from an operation on his hip.It had been feared that Dagnall could be out for the rest of the season, but after bowling impressively during a net session on Friday he was included in the 13-man squad for the Durham match.A late decision will be made on whether to risk him or not, but coach Phil Whitticase said: “He is certainly in with a chance. He looked good in the nets and bowled very well without any reaction. We will wait and see how he is on Sunday morning, but it is a bonus that he has recovered from the operation so quickly.”Dagnall, who joined Leicestershire from Warwickshire in the winter, has played only four games all season – and has not appeared in any of the county’s limited-overs matches.His last appearance was against Yorkshire at Grace Road at the end of May when he broke down with the hip problem.The Durham game is Michael Bevan’s last for Leicestershire before he leaves to join up with the Australian one-day squad.But he could miss out because of an injury, and will have a late fitness check before a decision is made. If he is ruled out then Rob Cunliffe looks likely to replace him.The Leicestershire squad is: Wells (captain), Ward, Sutcliffe, Stevens, Bevan, Burns(wicket-keeper), DeFreitas, Maddy, Crowe, Grove, Whiley, Cunliffe, Dagnall.

Por integração com a base, Elano vai a treinos de cinco categorias no Peixe

MatériaMais Notícias

Apenas profissionais, atletas do Santos B ou do sub-20 treinam nos três gramados do CT Rei Pelé. Mas nas últimas semanas, sub-11, sub-13, sub-15 e sub-17 puderam usar a estrutura do Peixe por completo. Isto porque o agora auxiliar-técnico Elano tenta promover uma integração maior entre base e elenco profissional.

Nas últimas semanas, o ex-camisa 11 esteve por sete dias com todas as cinco categorias acompanhando os treinos, conversando com técnicos e fazendo uma análise mais detalhada de cada um dos elencos de base do Alvinegro.

-Uma ideia que já tinha como atleta, se pudesse continuar como auxiliar, que pudesse que fazer essa integração entre base e profissional. Toda semana faço uma categoria e ao longo do ano quero participar mais.Não dou o treino, só participo, vejo o que acontece e também poder conhecer os meninos. Trazer eles para treinar no nosso CT é muito legal – contou Elano ao LANCE!.

Ex-parceiro de Robinho, Diego, Neymar e Ganso quando atleta, Elano promete não fazer uma caça a talentos, mas admite que já reconhece algumas promessas.

-Tem um parâmetro. Tem alguns meninos que são melhores, mas nunca temos certeza de que tudo que vimos vai virar. Temos que acreditar em todos – diz.

A atenção especial à base, além do auxílio a Dorival Júnior e Lucas Silvestre, foi um acordo do ex-meia com a diretoria santista no final de sua carreira como jogador.

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Pearson picked for Under-19 tour of Australia

Gloucestershire are delighted that James Pearson has been picked to play for theEngland Under-19 squad in this winter’s tour of Australia and wishes himevery success

Gloucestershire CCC Media Release11-Sep-2002Gloucestershire are delighted that James Pearson has been picked to play for theEngland Under-19 squad in this winter’s tour of Australia and wishes himevery success.Stephen Pope having been very successful in the England Under-19 squad isnow regretably no longer eligible.

تشكيل ليفربول المتوقع أمام ولفرهامبتون اليوم في الدوري الإنجليزي

تُقام مساء اليوم الأحد، مباراة ليفربول وولفرهامبتون في إطار منافسات بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

طالع | تشكيل ليفربول الرسمي ضد ولفرهامبتون.. تعرف على موقف محمد صلاح وفان دايك

ويستضيف ملعب الأنفيلد مباراة ليفربول وولفرهامبتون في الجولة الثامنة والثلاثين، الأخيرة من البريميرليج موسم 2021/22.

ويمكن لـ يورجن كلوب ألا يخاطر بالثنائي محمد صلاح وفيرجيل فان دايك في التشكيل الأساسي، بعد غيابهما عن المباراة الماضية للإصابة.

ويسعى ليفربول إلى الحفاظ على لاعبيه قبل مباراة السبت المقبل أمام ريال مدريد في نهائي دوري أبطال أوروبا. تشكيل ليفربول المتوقع أمام ولفرهامبتون

حراسة المرمى: أليسون بيكر.

خط الدفاع: أرنولد، ماتيب، كوناتي، روبرتسون.

خط الوسط: نابي كيتا، هندرسون، تياجو.

خط الهجوم: ساديو ماني، جوتا، لويس دياز.

يمكنكم مطالعة مواعيد ونتائج جميع المباريات لحظة بلحظة من مركز المباريات من هنا.

Bastidores: chefe do departamento médico do Botafogo é demitido

MatériaMais Notícias

O clima pesado no treino do Botafogo da manhã desta sexta-feira ia muito além das nuvens e da chuva fina: é o departamento médico do clube que está sendo reformulado. Luiz Fernando Medeiros, que coordenava o grupo, foi demitido. Para o lugar dele, João Grangeiro, ex-Comitê Olímpico Brasileiro, assumirá o lugar.O ortopedista Alexandre Sales também saiu.

Luiz Fernando Medeiros vinha sendo alvo de críticas da torcida e de conselheiros do clube, principalmente por conta das cirurgias recentes: Jefferson precisou refazer procedimento após lesão rara no braço esquerdo; Luis Ricardo precisou fazer uma raspagem no tornozelo esquerdo cinco meses depois da primeira cirurgia no tornozelo esquerdo.

A princípio, porém, a decisão foi tomada a partir do departamento de futebol. O ex-chefe do departamento foi comunicado nesta quinta-feira da mudança. Outras mudanças devem ocorrer, mas o ortopedista Sálvio Magalhães continua no clube, assim como o clínico geral Eduardo Amorim.

Luis Fernando Medeiros estava na segunda passagem por General Severiano – esta durou dois anos. João Grangeiro, que assume o cargo, foi chefe médico do COB na Olimpíada do ano passado. Ainda não há prazo, e nem o clube se posicionou oficialmente sobre o tema.

*No final desta manhã, o Glorioso informou, por meio de nota oficial, as saídas dos dois médicos.

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