da leao： O Goiás venceu o São Paulo pelo placar de 2 a 0 no Estádio da Serrinha, em jogo válido pela 27ª rodada do Brasileirão. Os gols do Verdão foram marcados por Hugo e Morelli, ambos no primeiro tempo. Na reta final do jogo, o Tricolor ainda precisou ouvir gritos de ‘olé’ da torcida mandante. Veja os melhores momentos no vídeo acima.
da luck： FICHA TÉCNICA GOIÁS 2 x 0 SÃO PAULO Local:Estádio Hailé Pinheiro (Serrinha), em Goiânia (GO) Data e hora:18/10/2023 (quarta-feira), às 21h30 (de Brasília) Árbitro:Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima (PE) Assistentes:Rafael da Silva Alves (RS-Fifa) e Francisco Chaves Bezerra Junior (PE) VAR:Rodolpho Toski Marques (PR-Fifa) Público e renda:não divulgado Cartões amarelos:Willian Oliveira (15’/1ºT), Allano (26’/1ºT), Sidmar (30’/2ªºT) e Matheus Babi (51’/2ºT) para o Goiás; Rafinha (24’/1ºT), Caio Paulista (26’/1ºT) e Pablo Maia (36’/1ºT) para o São Paulo Cartões vermelhos:não houve Gols:Hugo (10’/1ºT) (1-0), Morelli (50’/1ºT) (2-0)
GOIÁS:Tadeu;Maguinho, Sidimar, Bruno Melo e Hugo;Willian Oliveira, Morelli e Guilherme (Higor Meritão, aos 39/2ºT); Palacios (Vinícius/14’/2ºT), João Magno (Matheus Babi, aos 12’/2ºT) e Allano (Alesson, aos 12’/2ºT).Técnico:Armando Evangelista
SÃO PAULO:Rafael; Rafinha, Diego Costa, Lucas Beraldo e Caio Paulista; Pablo Maia (Gabriel Neves, 26’/2ºT), Alisson (Michel Araújo, aos 14’/2ºT), Rodrigo Nestor (David, aos 14’/2ºT) e Wellington Rato (Juan, no intervalo); Lucas e Luciano (Erison, no intervalo).Técnico:Dorival Júnior
After spending big on Matheus Cunha and soon Bryan Mbeumo, Manchester United have now turned their focus towards much-needed sales and are reportedly negotiating the departure of a £200,000-a-week star.
Players Man Utd could sell this summer
After finishing 15th and failing to qualify for European football, many expected Manchester United to endure a difficult summer transfer window. So far, that has not proved to be the case, however.
Instead, INEOS have been splashing the cash – first welcoming Cunha for around £63m and then pushing on with an offer worth over £60m to sign Mbeumo from Brentford. But those arrivals are unlikely to come without sacrifice this summer.
On the exit front, the Red Devils must get busy and open the exit door for several players – starting with Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford. Both players are almost certain to leave Old Trafford this summer, but there remain question marks over their next destinations.
In an ideal world, Aston Villa would have the finances to sign Rashford on a permanent deal following a successful loan spell in the second half of last season, but the reality is that their PSR issues are likely to provide an obstacle in the way of any potential deal.
Instead, reports suggest that United could be forced to rely on interested parties such as Barcelona to come swooping in.
Meanwhile, Garnacho’s next destination could come closer to home this summer amid interest from Premier League rivals Chelsea. The Blues could reportedly come calling for a player that Ruben Amorim desperately wants out even if it is to the Blues.
Be it Rashford, Garnacho or one £200,000-a-week star, the Red Devils simply must undergo a significant clear-out before the end of the summer transfer window.
Man Utd now negotiating "complex" Antony exit
As revealed by Real Betis chief Manu Fajardo, Manchester United are now in “complex” negotiations to sell Antony to the Spanish club in a big-money deal this summer. The winger endured a revived spell on loan at Betis in the second half of last season and is now keen to complete a return to the La Liga side.
Farjardo told local reporters as relayed by Sport Witness: “We all have to be aware that this is a very complex operation. Given the player’s level and his recent career at Real Betis, it’s not an easy transaction.
“But, as long as Antony hasn’t committed to a third party, we, with the utmost humility, will play our cards to be able to opt for Antony. I insist, despite this being a complex operation, we will try to carry it out in different ways without compromising the club.”
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As the Betis sporting director reiterated, it won’t be an easy deal to sign Antony – not least because of his £200,000-a-week salary – but it is one that they’re still negotiating nonetheless this summer.
Chamari Athapaththu’s eighth ODI hundred – an unbeaten 80-ball 140 – helped Sri Lanka ease to an eight-wicket victory via the DLS method, against New Zealand in Galle. The result meant Sri Lanka sealed the ODI series 2-1, their first ever bilateral win over New Zealand.Chasing a revised target of 196 in 29 overs, Sri Lanka seemed to be in a spot of bother at 6 for 2, with both Vishmi Gunaratne and Harshitha Samarawickrama falling early. However, Athapaththu, who had scored a century at the same venue against the same opponents last week, launched a counterattack, racing to the three-figure mark off just 60 deliveries. In total, she hit 13 fours and nine sixes, and in the process moved up to joint-fourth on the list of most ODI hundreds in women’s cricket.ESPNcricinfo Ltd
While Athapaththu was the aggressor, Nilakshi de Silva also pitched in with an unbeaten 48, as the pair added 190 runs for the third wicket – Sri Lanka’s highest ever partnership in ODIs – to seal the win with eight wickets and 13 balls to spare.Earlier, New Zealand had made 127 for 2 in 31 overs on the back of Suzie Bates’ half-century. Opting to bat, New Zealand lost their opener Bernadine Bezuidenhout early, but Bates (63*) and Sophie Devine (38*) kept their team ticking. The pair added an unbroken 74 for the third wicket before persistent rain brought an abrupt end to New Zealand’s innings.
Managing his own workload, a team in transition, and finding a refreshed ODI strategy are on the list
Alex Malcolm13-Apr-2022Maintain the Test rage on the road
Australia waltzed through the Ashes 4-0 under Justin Langer but their patchy Test form prior to that was part of what made Langer vulnerable to the internal and external criticism that ultimately contributed to his exit. Australia have started brightly under McDonald with a 1-0 away win in Pakistan. It was Australia’s first Test series win in Asia since 2011 and their first away series victory anywhere since 2016. McDonald is keen for this current Test team to be known as Pat Cummins’ team and one that he will simply support. But the strategy that he helped implement paid off in Pakistan, and Australia now have the challenge of replicating it in Sri Lanka in July and India next year if they want to play in the World Test Championship final.Related
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Defend the T20 title
The only thing harder than winning a T20 World Cup is defending it and Australia face the unique challenge of needing to do it just 12 months after last year’s triumph in the UAE. The advantage is that it comes in home conditions. The challenge is that Australia will need to improve again. There are questions surrounding the form of captain Aaron Finch, but McDonald is in no doubt he is the man to lead Australia at the World Cup. The emergence of Josh Inglis in the middle order, while the form of Nathan Ellis and Sean Abbott in Pakistan, as well as the possibility of using Tim David as a lower-order hitter, creates both options and headaches in terms of what is the best team structure and strategy for Australia to win the title in Australia. Preparation may also be an issue given their best side might not play much together ahead of the tournament. But that wasn’t an issue last year.Finding a 50-over formula
ODI cricket was the least prioritised format during Langer’s tenure. Australia struggled in the lead-up to the 2019 ODI World Cup but found a way to be very competitive in the tournament only to be blown away by a far superior England side in the semi-final. From then on it was an afterthought. The ODI team has played well during the pandemic but has largely used second-choice players as Australia’s stars rested for key Test and T20I assignments. But Australia now only have 18 months to prepare for an ODI World Cup in India. They did have an extraordinary ODI series win in India in 2019 courtesy of a magical chase in Mohali. But they have lost four of their last five ODI series there and were bounced out of the 2011 World Cup in the quarter-final. The brand of cricket Australia played in 2019 was behind the times. McDonald and Australia need a refreshed strategy ahead of the 2023 tournament.McDonald has to manage a Test team in transition•Cricket Australia/Getty ImagesA team in transition
At the end of the 2023 World Cup, even before that, there could be a big turnover of players in all three forms. Finch and David Warner are unlikely to continue after the 2023 World Cup. Nathan Lyon and Usman Khawaja will be 35 and 36 respectively at the end of the 2023 Ashes. Matthew Wade could also finish his international career at the end of the 2022 T20 World Cup while a host of other players will be heading towards their mid-30s. McDonald and the selectors will need to manage all of the exits carefully while getting younger players up to international level quickly in order to keep producing results heading into the second half of his four-year contract.Managing the coaching workload
Langer did rest for three series during his four-year tenure, although one, the 2021 T20I tour of New Zealand, only came about because the simultaneous Test tour to South Africa was cancelled. Australia have a relentless schedule coming up over the next 18 months and it will be impossible for McDonald to coach every assignment. He has already put in place a strategy with CA to rest for certain white-ball series in that period and wants to elevate assistants and consultants during that time to increase the depth in Australian coaching. The idea is a good one, the execution is the challenge.Relinquishing the reins and empowering an assistant to take full control is never an easy thing for any coach to do. McDonald has stressed it is possible provided the right personalities work together towards a common goal of making the team better across all forms. In the age of working remotely, it is also possible for coaches to still be of value to the team environment while working from home for short periods, provided the communication lines are open and the leadership structures are clear.
Agree or disagree? A number of other players had strong claims to be in this side
Andrew McGlashan07-Apr-2021As the Sheffield Shield heads into a final between Queensland and New South Wales, here’s our team of the season. In a bat-dominated competition there are some big run-scorers to miss out but the aim was to pick a balanced side so the extra bowler was selected.
Cameron Bancroft (Western Australia)
Innings: 14; Runs: 678; Average: 48.42, Hundreds: 3Bancroft bounced back impressively after last season’s problems where he averaged 13.16 and gave catches to leg gully with alarming regularity. This was more like the composed, methodical opening batsman that first got the Australian selectors interested as he scored three hundred and batted long periods of time.
Will Pucovski (Victoria)
Innings: 3; Runs: 495; Average: 247.50, Hundreds: 2It might be pushing it a little to include someone who played two games – and both Marcus Harris and Henry Hunt had claims to this spot – but even though it feels a lifetime ago now, Pucovski’s record-breaking performances in the first part of the season are impossible to ignore. Back-to-back double centuries, including the 486-run stand with Harris, propelled him straight into the Test thinking before another concussion set him back. Then, after a debut that brought a composed half-century, a shoulder injury ended his season but he had left his mark.
Marnus Labuschagne (Queensland)
Innings: 9; Runs: 629; Average: 69.88, Hundreds: 3He just loves batting and he made the most of being available for the whole season barring the shock of being dismissed for consecutive ducks against New South Wales and South Australia although that had followed scores of 167 and 117 to start his season. His lowest score in the second half of the regular season was 49 in four innings with his century in Wollongong ensuring there would be no slip-up with the final in sight.ESPNcricinfo Ltd
Travis Head (South Australia)
Innings: 14; Runs: 893; Average: 68.69, Hundreds: 3South Australia’s captain was a shining light in another pretty grim season for the team as he filled his boots, either side of the India Test series which saw him lose his place, including a career-best 223 against Western Australia. He would seem likely to return when Australia next play later this year and the selectors will hope that he can show the same type of consistency at the top level to solve the No. 5 spot.
Cameron Green (Western Australia)
Innings: 14; Runs: 922; Average: 76.83, Hundreds: 3The top-scorer in the competition. A huge season for the young allrounder who broke into the Test team on the back of early-season runs then picked up where he left off after the India series with a career-best 251 against Western Australia having previously fallen for 197 against New South Wales. Expect to see more of his ability to change gears over the coming seasons. The bowling has been harder work as he returns from stress fractures of his back with just three wickets but he has plenty of time on his side.
Josh Inglis (Western Australia)
Innings: 12; Runs: 585; Average: 73.12, Hundreds: 3Who will follow Tim Paine as Australia’s Test keeper? The smart money is on Alex Carey, but Inglis has put his name in the frame and is highly regarded – he was close to both the Test and T20I squads recently. A counterattacking player, he had a strike-rate over 80 in the Shield and can take the game away against tired bowlers, but his best innings was the 115 he made against Victoria coming in at 5 for 114.Sean Abbott’s batting went to a new level this season•Getty Images
Sean Abbott (New South Wales)
Innings: 10; Runs: 525; Average: 75.00; Hundreds: 1 | Wickets: 17; Average: 31.82; Best: 6-89Without doubt, Abbott is now a fully-fledged allrounder in Shield cricket. He was New South Wales’ second-most consistent batsman this summer behind Moises Henriques. Held his nerve to secure a one-wicket victory against Queensland in the game of the season and scored his maiden century during a stand of 189 with Mitchell Starc as part of a stunning come-from-behind win against Tasmania. The wickets dried up a little later on, and a split webbing left him sidelined, but an average of 31 is commendable in a bat-dominated season.
Jackson Bird (Tasmania)
Innings: 12; Runs 196; Average: 17.81 | Wickets: 35; Average: 22.17; Best: 7-18The time has probably past for Bird to add to his nine Test caps such is the depth of Australia’s pace bowling but he remains one of the best domestic operators. To average under 23 in a season where quick bowlers have often toiled is outstanding and though he made the most of an outing in Hobart with the remarkable 7 for 18 against New South Wales he was also a threat on the more docile pitches. The batting had an unexpected uptick, too, with consecutive career-best half-centuries.
Scott Boland (Victoria)
Innings: 12; Wickets: 30; Average: 24.00; Best: 6-61In a similar bracket to Bird, but Boland has never had the chance to wear the baggy green. A senior figure within a young, rebuilding Victoria team he led the attack with distinction and would cause problems even in the flattest conditions. His 33 overs in the second innings against South Australia at Glenelg was a herculean effort.ESPNcricinfo Ltd
Mitchell Swepson (Queensland)
Innings: 4; Wickets: 29; Average: 22.44; Best: 5-55One of the best parts of the Shield season was to watch Swepson rip his leg-breaks backed up by attacking fields from captain Usman Khawaja. He was superb in the first part of the campaign as Queensland secured two victories in the Adelaide hub. It looked like his summer was over with a neck injury but he recovered to face New South Wales were he produced a Warne-like beauty to fizz back and bowl Daniel Hughes.
Nathan Lyon (New South Wales)
Innings: 14; Wickets: 39; Average: 25.00; Best: 6-21Three of the top five Shield wicket-takers have been spinners, a notable departure from many recent seasons. Lyon, who played all of New South Wales’ matches either side of a Test series which became a struggle with the 400th wicket remaining elusive, finished as the top wicket-taker of the regular season. To see him and Swepson in action together would be exciting. He bowled superbly against Victoria at the SCG to claim his best Shield figures.
Ian Bell, Graeme Swann and Mark Butcher go through the talent pool to pick two separate squads each
ESPNcricinfo staff04-Jun-2020In the era of Covid-19, the cricket calendar will need be redrawn and there will be a crush to fit in all the fixtures that were deferred. It has even been suggested that two formats could be played at the same time. While that may not actually happen, it throws up some intriguing selection questions.How would the three best-resourced sides in the world – England, India and Australia – fare in having two teams play at the same time in a Test and T20I?England: With the height of the summer already approaching, the onus for England is to fulfil as many of their international fixtures as possible to offset a massive potential financial shortfall. To that end, Ashley Giles, the team’s managing director, hinted strongly last week that two separate squads will be the route they take to maintain the biosecure “bubbles” that the ECB is seeking to create within its chosen venues. An initial training pool of 55 players has been selected, and while several of the key names are already one-format picks, some tricky decisions need to be made about the biggest stars. Former England batsmen Ian Bell and Mark Butcher, and offspinner Graeme Swann are our selectors.ESPNcricinfo LtdIan Bell: With a T20 World Cup on the horizon – well, hopefully, anyway – I’d make that format a priority. And I’d want bowlers – people like Jofra Archer, who, I think, would do really well on Australian surfaces. For the same reason, I’d want Buttler and Jonny Bairstow in the T20 side, which brings an opportunity for Ben Foakes in the Test team. He may well be the best keeper in the country and this would be a great opportunity to see a bit more of him at that level. In English conditions, you want Stuart Broad and James Anderson in your Test side. But I would like a point-of-difference bowler in the attack – someone with a bit more pace – so I’d play either Mark Wood or Olly Stone as the quick bowler and maybe rotate Anderson with Chris Woakes as required. I also see Stone as the type of bowler who could be really valuable in an Ashes series in Australia, so I’d like to see him given more opportunity in Test cricket.ESPNcricinfo LtdMark Butcher: Big call as to which team for Stokes, obviously. Think his impact for the Test team is gigantic – he’s able to shape it for longer. Picking Archer in the T20I team was more about Wood’s relative lack of success in the limited-overs arena, though Wood’s recent Test performances have been outstanding. Tom Abell might seem a little left field, but I’ve seen enough of him to take a punt that he is a special player – great mind under pressure. I could have gone for [Alex] Hales or [James] Vince, but decided to go for a clean slate. Both Bairstow and Buttler are irreplaceable in the T20I XI, giving Foakes a clear run at the Test job. No Anderson is perhaps the biggest upset and I’ll gladly have him prove me wrong and play until he’s 40!ESPNcricinfo LtdGraeme Swann: Jos Buttler has never dismantled an attack in Test cricket. He was supposedly picked to turn games from dire situations and revolutionise the way we play, but it has never materialised. He is the one-day king and always looks more comfortable slaying a white ball rather than prodding a red one. Ben Foakes is the best keeper in the country for me, and I’m a purist, so he has to play in the Tests. Alex Hales has served his time. He’s beyond brilliant on his day and easily merits a place back in the one-day side for me. He needs to show huge remorse and humility on a private level to rebuild his relationship with Morgs. The skipper won the World Cup. What he says goes. He could demand the team all wear moustaches and they’d all turn out looking like Dennis Lillee by the end of the day. The sooner their relationship is patched up, the better for Hales and England!
Tottenham Hotspur will be expected to be fighting for Europe once again next season, with Thomas Frank the man who’s been tasked with taking the side back up the table.
The Dane was appointed as the Lilywhites’ new boss last month after owner Daniel Levy decided to fork out £10m to prise him out of his contract at Brentford.
He’s showcased in the Premier League that he’s capable of overachieving, helping the Bees register a top-half finish despite losing top scorer Ivan Toney last summer.
He will likely have much bigger funds to spend after taking the reins in North London, needing to make the changes he desires if he is to be a success in the role.
Frank has already wasted no time in identifying key options to help him in his quest at the club, already edging ever closer to landing his first signing since replacing Ange Postecoglou.
The latest on Spurs’ hunt for new additions this summer
Mohammed Kudus has been a player of huge interest in recent weeks and a deal for the West Ham United star was officially confirmed by the club on Thursday evening.
£55m appears to be the golden number between the two clubs, with the Ghanaian now arriving as Frank’s first addition this summer.
However, other moves have also been made in recent days, with Morgan Gibbs-White set to put pen to paper after the Lilywhites activated his £60m release clause at Nottingham Forest.
Another Premier League star could be inbound too, with Yoane Wissa potentially following Frank to Spurs, according to BBC Sport.
They claim that talks have been held over a deal to land the Congolese international striker, who managed to score 19 times in his 35 league appearances last campaign.
The report also states that the player himself is extremely keen on a move to link up with his former boss, but they are demanding a fee in the region of £50m to part ways with the 28-year-old this summer.
Why Spurs’ £50m target would be the dream CF for Kudus
Soon-to-be Spurs star Kudus is a player who will undoubtedly bring excitement to the fanbase in North London, given his spell in England with West Ham.
West Ham United's MohammedKuduscelebrates
The 24-year-old has registered 19 goals over the last two years since his move from Ajax, often catching the eye with his mazy runs and incredible solo efforts.
He’s often scored numerous times after dribbling past the opposition effortlessly, but arguably his best strike was his bicycle kick against Manchester City in the 2023/24 campaign.
His pending move to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium would be a big-money one, no doubt, but one that would be worth every penny if he can replicate his form from the London Stadium.
Kudus could also link up with Wissa if he also completes a move, with the pair having the prospect of helping the Lilywhites rise up the Premier League table in 2025/26.
The Brentford star, who’s been labelled “remarkable” by journalist Zach Lowy, managed to score four goals with his head last campaign, something which could fall perfectly into the Ghanaian’s hands given his cross success rate of 26% last season.
Wissa also managed to register 1.3 shots on target per 90, able to link up with the £55m addition next season, especially considering his tally of 1.2 chances created per 90.
Games played
35
Goals scored
19
Shots on target per 90
1.3
Aerials won
46%
Pass accuracy
80%
Touches in opposition box
5.2
Fouls won
1.6
The Congolese star has further impressed by winning 46% of the aerials he’s entered, a superb record considering he’s not the tallest of players, standing at just 5”9.
Whilst it may be an expensive addition at around £50m this summer, it’s evident that Wissa would be a phenomenal addition given his previous spell in England’s top-flight.
The prospect of the Brentford talent linking up with Kudus in North London is one for the fanbase to get excited about, with the club potentially possessing two of the division’s leading talents going into 2025/26.
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2025 has been the year of the returning hero at Celtic Park so far.
Kieran Tierney has returned to Celtic, six years after departing, following in the footsteps of Jota, who re-joined the Hoops during the January transfer window.
So now, could Brendan Rodgers, who is no stranger to a Glasgow return himself, be re-united with a star he once labelled one of Europe’s best young players?
The reaction to Kieran Tierney's Celtic return
After completing his return to his boyhood club last week, Tierney said it “feels amazing” to be back, adding “my ambition is just for Celtic to be as successful as possible”.
Rodgers too exclaimed that he’s “delighted” to add a “talented and high-quality” player to his squad, while Tierney is unquestionably a fans’ favourite in Glasgow’s East End, having come through the academy to make 170 appearances for the club during his first spell, winning 11 major trophies.
So, while there is major excitement about seeing the left-back bedecked in green and white hoops once again, could an even bigger talent also be back later this summer?
Celtic's search for a new striker
Tierney’s return to Parkhead this summer has been met with glee, but when has a left-back ever been more exciting than a new striker? Arguably never.
The Scot has the potential to come back and be a roaring success down the left channels, carving out goalscoring opportunities at will for teammates, but who will be on the end of his teasing balls into the box? Well, another Celtic return could be on the cards and it’s more eye-catching than Tierney.
Indeed, as noted by Ryan McDonald of the Daily Record, Celtic could re-sign striker Odsonne Édouard this summer, with ex-Celtic midfielder Scott Allan believing the club shouldn’t think twice if they are able to add a “fantastic player” to their ranks.
The striker initially arrived at Parkhead on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, scoring on his debut against Hamilton Academical at New Douglas Park, before his move was made permanent the following summer, costing a then-club-record £9m.
In total, Édouard scored 87 goals in 179 appearances for the Celts, numbers that are comparable with the club’s other great centre-forwards of modern times.
Kyōgo
165
85
126
Giakoumakis
57
26
97
Édouard
179
87
140
Dembélé
94
51
120
Griffiths
262
123
118
Hooper
138
82
136
The numbers above rubberstamp why he was more exciting than Tierney in green and white, with only Leigh Griffiths having scored more goals for Celtic since Henrik Larsson’s departure in 2004, with the Scotland international doing so in 83 more appearances.
Former Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard.
Édouard ultimately departed for Crystal Palace in August 2021, costing around £18.5m, scoring 21 times for the Eagles, including bagging a memorable double on his debut against Tottenham, but his career has gone off the rails in the last year or so.
Not in Oliver Glasner’s pre-season plans, the Frenchman joined Leicester City on a season-long loan last summer, but this has to go down as one of the most disastrous loan spells of all time, now valued at just £7m by Transfermarkt.
Appearances
6
Minutes
113
Starts
1
Matches an unused sub
3
Matched not in the squad
31
Total matches
40
Édouard was completely frozen out by both Steve Cooper and Ruud van Nistelrooy at Leicester, most recently a substitute on Boxing Day, his last appearance coming on 10 November, while his one and only start for the club came in the Carabao Cup at Walsall in September.
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As outlined by John Percy of the Telegraph, having featured for both Palace and Leicester in 2024/25, FIFA regulations stipulate that he was unable to represent a third club in the same season.
Thus, Édouard remained stranded in the proverbial wilderness from January onwards, despite the fact the Foxes broke all sorts of records when it came to not scoring, most notably losing eight successive Premier League home games to nil, an unprecedentedly miserable run.
Nevertheless, still 27 years old, the striker certainly still has plenty to offer.
When Édouard signed permanently for Celtic in the first place, Rodgers labelled him one of European football’s “elite young talents”. While he may not still be too young, he still has elite potential, particularly if it took him to Scotland again.
Still searching for a Kyōgo Furuhashi replacement, if the Frenchman becomes available at a cut-price, this would surely be a no-brainer.
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Leeds United have showcased in their previous stint in the Premier League that they are capable of thriving and causing upsets – but more importantly, avoiding relegation back to the Championship.
The Whites spent three seasons in the top-flight between 2020 and 2023, registering a ninth-place finish in their first year back in such a division after a 16-year absence.
Such a spell saw striker Patrick Bamford enjoy the best run of his career, netting 17 goals in the league, subsequently earning his first call-up to the England national team.
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However, it’s highly unlikely the 31-year-old will make the same impact under Daniel Farke this time around, after failing to net a single goal across all competitions in 2024/25.
The club will need added reinforcements within the final third if they are to be a success and avoid relegation and suffer an immediate return to England’s second tier.
The latest on Leeds’ hunt for a new striker
With the new season already less than two months away, it’s pivotal that Leeds identify the right players to help bolster their ranks and have the best chance of survival.
Josh Sargent is a name that has entered the mix over the last couple of days, with the American international potentially costing around £17m after his record of 15 goals in 32 appearances this season.
Norwich striker Josh Sargent.
However, he’s not alone on their shortlist, with Fulham talisman Rodrigo Muniz also in their sights, that’s if Football Insider’s latest update is to be believed.
They claim that Farke’s side are preparing an opening offer for the Brazilian international, who registered eight goals in his 31 league appearances – only eight of which came from the start.
It also states that the 24-year-old is seen as an excellent option for the Whites this summer after his experience in the Premier League, but it’s unclear how much the Cottagers would demand for his signature.
Why Leeds’ latest target would be a better signing than Beto
In their attempts to bolster the attacking department this summer, numerous players have been mentioned as a potential option, with Everton’s Beto another player on their list.
Over the last couple of days, it was confirmed that the Whites still held a keen interest in the Guinea-Bissau talisman, who cost £30m back in the summer of 2023.
It remains unclear if David Moyes’ side would be willing to part ways with the 27-year-old forward, but Farke’s side are willing to pursue a move for his signature.
Like Muniz, he has the experience in England’s top flight that the hierarchy are looking for during the off-season, but it’s safe to say they should look past a move for the former Udinese star.
When comparing his figures from 2024/25 to those of the Fulham ace, he’s been outperformed in numerous key areas, with the Brazilian the man the hierarchy must pursue this summer.
Muniz, who’s been labelled “one of the best strikers in the Premier League” by teammate Willian Borges, has registered the same number of goals, but has managed a better minute per goal ratio – highlighting his clinical edge in attacking areas.
He’s also completed more passes and registered more passes into the final third, handing the opportunity for other attackers around him to bolster their own tallies.
Games played
31
30
Goals scored
8
8
Minutes per goal
120
191
Shot on target accuracy
49%
46%
Pass accuracy
65%
58%
Passes into the final third
1.2
0.4
Aerials won
52%
48%
Fouls drawn
2.9
1.3
The Brazilian’s dominance doesn’t end there, winning more aerial duels and drawing more fouls, offering Farke an all-round option within the final third in their attempts to secure survival.
Given their hunt for a new talisman, it’s crucial that the hierarchy land the right player to give themselves the best possible chance of retaining their top-flight status.
Big money will likely be splashed given how expensive players in the Premier League have become, with a move for Muniz needing to be the priority in the coming weeks.
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If you’re looking for some plus-money player props tonight, look no further. The Astros-Giants game has a couple of hot players to watch tonight at Minute Maid Park.
I’ve got some fun trends for you today,,,
Astros rookie Hunter Brown has started seven major-league games and appeared in 12 across the past two seasons for Houston. He has five wins in 50⅔ innings of work with a strikeout rate of 9.49 batters per nine innings. His ERA was 0.89 last season and it’s 2.37 this year. But, that’s still not what’s most impressive. Listen to this:
Yes, you read that correctly. Brown has not given up a long ball in any of his 50⅔ innings of work.
The Giants have the third-most home runs in the league this season (48) with 60.5% of their runs scored coming from the home run. That’s the most in MLB.
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One player in particular is smoking hot right now: LaMonte Wade Jr.
What happens tonight when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?
Wade is +550 to hit a home run tonight. Brown is +100 to strike out more than 6.5 batters.
Did I mention the Giants also have the highest strikeout rate in the league (27.5%)?