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رد المدير الفني للفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي مانشستر يونايتد، إريك تين هاج، على أنباء وداعه لجماهير الشياطين الحمر بعد مباراة نيوكاسل يونايتد مع شائعات رحيله.

ويلتقي مانشستر يونايتد اليوم، الأربعاء، على ملعبه “أولد ترافورد” بنادي نيوكاسل في مباراة مؤجلة من الجولة الرابعة والثلاثين من بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

وهناك الكثير من الشائعات حول رحيل تين هاج عن مانشستر يونايتد بعد موسم كارثي حيث يحتل الفريق المركز الثامن في الترتيب ولم يفز في آخر 3 مباريات.

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وتحدث المدرب الهولندي عن احتمالية وداع الجماهير اليوم، وقال في مؤتمره الصحفي: “الأمر لا يتعلق بما أشعر به أو كيف أرى الأمر”.

وتابع: “هذه ليست الطريقة التي أبدأ بها جولة تحية الجماهير حول الملعب بعد نهاية المباراة”.

وأضاف: “لم أعتد على القيام بذلك سواء في اللحظات الجيدة أو السيئة، الجماهير تدعمنا وتساندنا، لذلك سأقوم بلف الملعب من أجل الجماهير وهي لفة الشرف المعتادة مننا”.

واستمر مدرب مانشستر يونايتد: “ما أراه أنني لا زلت أحظى بدعم غالبية الجماهير، هذا ما أراه في الملعب، خارج منزلي، يدعمونني ويساندون الفريق، ربما يكون أسلوب لطيف منهم عندما يرونني، لكنني أشعر بالدعم”.

وأتم: “لم أتلق أي رد فعل سلبي من المشجعين فهم يفهمون أين نحن الآن، يفهم المشجعون أن النادي يمر بمرحلة انتقالية ويتفهمون المشاكل الكبيرة التي نعاني منها”.

Nottingham Forest are now willing to trigger Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy's release clause, which is believed to be in the region of €15m – €20m (£13m – £17m), according to a recent report from Kicker.

Who are Nottingham Forest signing this summer?

Forest are still searching for a new striker ahead of their opening Premier League game against Arsenal this Saturday, and they recently made a bid for Rosario Central's Alejo Veliz, however they have missed out on his signature.

Tottenham Hotspur have now completed a deal for the 19-year-old, so Steve Cooper will have to turn his attention towards other targets, and the Reds have now enquired about Paris Saint-Germain forward Hugo Ekitike, who has also attracted the interest of West Ham United.

According to a report from German news outlet Kicker (via Sport Witness), the Tricky Trees are now interested in signing Guirassy, and they are willing to trigger his release clause, which stands at around €15m – €20m (£13m – £17m).

Given that the 27-year-old has a release clause in his contract, there is not much Stuttgart can do to keep hold of him, and he is keen on a move to the City Ground, which indicates a deal could be on the cards in the very near future.

Forest are set to push for the forward in the coming days, and it turns out he is not the only Stuttgart player they hold an interest in, as they are also keen on left-back Borna Sosa.

The German club are demanding a similar price for the 25-year-old, who could be available for a fee of around €15m (£13m), and the Reds are now poised to make contact with Stuttgart sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth in the near future.

Who is Serhou Guirassy?

The Stuttgart forward was born in Arles, France, but he is a Guinea international, making seven appearances for the West African nation, and scoring two goals, most recently finding the back of the net against Brazil in a friendly back in June.

That is not the only time the former Rennes man has proven he is capable of performing against one of the world's best sides, having been lauded as "excellent" by journalist Josh Bunting for his display against Bayern Munich last season, bullying Matthijs de Ligt.

In each of his past four league seasons, the 6 foot 2 forward has amassed a minimum of nine league goals, performing very well in his first season in the Bundesliga last term, registering 11 goals in 22 league games, while also finding the back of the net in the relegation play-off.

Having averaged 0.49 non-penalty goals per 90 over the past year, it is clear the France-born striker is a very good finisher, but there may be some concern over the fact that he does not offer much else, failing to register a single assist in that timeframe.

That said, if Forest are to preserve their Premier League status next season, it would be very useful to have an out-and-out goalscorer, and Guirassy certainly fits the bill in that regard, so he could be a solid addition to the squad.

Manchester United are now progressing in their bid to bring Rasmus Hojlund to Old Trafford this summer, with reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano reporting that an official bid is imminent.

How many goals has Rasmus Hojlund scored?

The 20-year-old hasn't hit double digits with current side Atalanta in the league, but has already stood out in spite of that fact. In just 20 starts, he plundered nine goals and hit two assists – meaning that his goals per 90 rate stood at 0.44 as the season drew to a close.

Whilst he wasn't able to hit 10+ goals for the side in Serie A, it does mark the best return of his career to date. If you also look at his record over the course of his time in first-team football, he is only getting better. Starting with six goals at Sturm Graz, he then managed a further three for them a campaign later before his switch to Italy halted that goalscoring for the Austrian side.

His non-penalty goals of nine for Atalanta actually put him in the top ten highest scorers in the division over the 2022/23 season and his 28 shots on target also ranked him in seventh in that stat to boot. The young talent then has proven his ability to cut it with the other striking options in a top league and can already help lead the line for his side – despite the fact he is only just leaving his teens.

Are Manchester United signing Rasmus Hojlund?

It is these performances that are now drawing attention from elsewhere. Even though the 20-year-old has only been with the Serie A outfit a year, it means he is at risk of already leaving the club. Manchester United have been one of the most heavily linked teams for the player, with the Premier League outfit increasingly keen to get a deal over the line. A recent report stated that a move was coming soon from the Red Devils for the striker – and it appears as that could be drawing near.

According to a report from reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano, the ace has already spoken to United and wants to make the move to Old Trafford. The only thing left to agree on is a fee, and it states that the Red Devils will make an official bid to sign the youngster next.

He could cost them a hefty price though, with Atalanta wanting at least 65 million Euros (or £55.9m) to land the forward this window. It appears United though did try to offload some players as part of the deal – but the Italian side snubbed that approach from the Premier League club.

Romano said: "Manchester United are preparing their opening bid for Rasmus Højlund! Told personal terms are 100% agreed. He wants United. Atalanta told United they don’t want 3 players offered in the deal after initial talks. Asking price around €65/70m. Next step: official bid."

He's already been praised by those who have seen him play, despite the fact he is still only young and early on in his career. Journalist Ben Jacobs for example stated that he is a "phenomenal talent" already and even went as far as to state he is the "next Haaland".

It's a bold claim, but it shows how excellent he has already been in front of goal – and how much potential he has to get even better in the game as he ages and gets more experience. If Man United can add him to their squad this summer then, not only would they solve their frontline issues, but they'd also have a player who could potentially lead them for a decade.

خرج المدير الفني للفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي بايرن ميونخ، توماس توخيل، في رسالة تهديدية للاعبه، بعد نهاية مباراة يونيون برلين في الدوري الألماني.

ونجح بايرن ميونخ في دك شباك يونيون برلين على أرضه ووسط جماهيره بنتيجة 5-1، قبل 10 أيام فقط من مواجهة ريال مدريد في ذهاب نصف نهائي دوري أبطال أوروبا.

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ورغم تسجيل مولر هدفين أمام يونيون برلين، إلا أن توخيل لم يكن راضيًا على أداء اللاعب وهدده بالاستبعاد من مباراة ريال مدريد.

وقال توخيل في مؤتمره الصحفي بعد المباراة: “لقد سجل مولر هدفين رائعين، لكن أداءه لم يكن جيدًا، كان متفرجًا على المباراة مثل الجماهير”.

واختتم: “لم يكن مستواه جيدًا في المباراة، عليه أن يتدرب بجدية حتى يحصل على مكان أساسي في تشكيلنا أمام ريال مدريد وهو يعرف ذلك جيدًا ومتفق على رأيي”.

India will miss Yuvraj Singh, who is recovering from viral fever, and Rohit Sharma, who will join the team on match day when they face New Zealand in their first Champions Trophy warm-up match on Sunday

Nagraj Gollapudi27-May-2017Yuvraj Singh and Rohit Sharma will miss India’s first Champions Trophy warm-up match, against New Zealand on Sunday. Yuvraj is down with viral fever, while Rohit will join the squad on Sunday. Both are expected to be ready for India’s second warm-up match, against Bangladesh on May 30.Yuvraj and Rohit were the only two players to miss the two training sessions India have had in the last two days: Friday, at Lord’s, and Saturday, at The Oval.The BCCI sent out a medical update on Yuvraj, stating he was making “steady progress” after he woke up feeling crook on Friday morning. After undergoing tests, Yuvraj was advised rest. “The BCCI Medical Team confirms that Indian allrounder Yuvraj Singh who is presently down with viral fever is making steady progress,” a media release said. “There are no major health concerns and he is recuperating well, to the satisfaction of the medical team.”Rohit had got permission from the team management to attend a family wedding on Saturday. He was booked on a late night flight to join the team the next day.After the two warm-ups, India will travel to Birmingham, where they play Pakistan in their first match on June 4.

Celtic have endured a difficult summer so far as they have had to deal with plenty of change, both in the dugout and throughout the playing squad.

Australian manager Ange Postecoglou left last month after two years at the helm and has been replaced by Brendan Rodgers, who is now in his second stint in Glasgow.

They have also been rocked by the retirement of midfielder Aaron Mooy and, most recently, the departure of Portuguese star Jota to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad.

The winger spent two seasons with the Hoops, one of which was on loan from Benfica, and has now moved on to join the likes of Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante in the Middle East.

Who could replace Jota at Celtic?

Rodgers will need to replace the 24-year-old magician ahead of the 2023/24 campaign and could already have the dream heir to his position in the squad in Israel international Liel Abada.

Football Insider reported earlier this summer that the Hoops are expecting the young forward to depart for £10m amid interest from the Premier League, as he has rejected the offer of a new contract in Glasgow.

However, Jota's departure could provide the exciting ace with the opportunity to become a regular starter for Celtic next season, something that could well tempt him into sticking around.

The ex-Benfica star was Postecoglou's outstanding wide option as he racked up 11 goals and 11 assists in 26 Scottish Premiership starts. Only Kyogo Furuhashi's goals (27) and Matt O'Riley's tally of 12 assists stopped the terrific dynamo from leading the charts for the club in both statistics, which highlights the immense influence he had in the team.

Abada, meanwhile, contributed with ten goals and five assists in 13 league starts for Celtic, whilst he also created ten 'big chances' for his teammates. This means that the 21-year-old was directly involved in a goal every 0.87 starts on average for the Glasgow giants.

Whereas, Jota averaged one every 1.18 starts in the division on average with this suggesting that the potential is there for the £10m-rated talent to be the dream replacement for the Al-Ittihad winger.

Former Scotland full-back Alan Hutton previously described the "revelation" as being "under the radar" because of Jota, something that is evidently backed up by the aforementioned statistics.

The £15k-per-week maestro has been incredibly productive in spite of being in the shadow of the Portuguese ace, so imagine what he could do as a regular starter for the Hoops next season under the Northern Irishman.

Rodgers must place his faith in Abada by making him the replacement for Jota instead of splashing out on a new player to take his place. A fresh addition in that area could also provide strong competition for places to spur the Israel international on to up his own game.

The £14.5m-rated speedster has the quality to score and assist goals week-in-week-out in the Scottish top flight, which is why he deserves an opportunity to stake a claim for a starring role next term.

Khaya Zondo will replace the 37-year old van Wyk who intends to play on for ‘another two or three seasons’

Firdose Moonda14-Feb-2017Veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Morne van Wyk has stepped down as captain of the Dolphins franchise, making way for middle-order batsman Khaya Zondo to take over. Van Wyk will continue playing for the franchise, who have recently had to say goodbye to senior batsman Daryn Smit, who is relocating to the UK.Van Wyk took over at the Dolphins in the 2013-14 summer, when he moved to Durban from Bloemfontein. He led them to their first standalone cup of the franchise era, when they won the domestic T20 competition that season but has also overseen a period of transition which started when Lance Klusener’s contract was not renewed last year. Klusener’s departure also saw Dolphins lose two of their premier international players. Kyle Abbott moved to Warriors – and has since gone Kolpak – while David Miller went to Knights, as Dolphins began this season with a depleted squad and a new coach in Grant Morgan.They have not had any real success – finishing fifth in the T20 challenge and fourth in the first-class competition – but several players are putting in strong individual performances. Keshav Maharaj has earned promotion to South Africa’s Test squad, and Vaughn van Jaarsveld and Zondo were second and third on the first-class batting charts. With one competition, the domestic one-day cup, still to come, they have high hopes of changing their fortunes.Van Wyk believes they have what it takes to win trophies, especially under a new leader. “I have been so privileged to captain the side for four years. I have seen some tremendous growth from players on and off the field over the past four seasons and I think that the timing is right,” he said. “Khaya has really come into his own and taken on the responsibility that he has been given this season well and I am excited to see him grow as a leader.”Zondo captained the Dolphins in their last two first-class matches of the season, something van Wyk said has been brewing since he joined the franchise. “I spoke to Khaya about the captaincy just four months after I arrived here so it is something that I think has been in the making for a number of years,” he said. It’s not a surprise then that van Wyk has offered Zondo his full support.”I am hopefully going to be around for another two or three seasons so I am here to offer Khaya support and guidance if he needs it,” van Wyk said. “I’m not going to be looking over his shoulder all the time, in fact I am actually going to take a step back. If he needs advice I will be a shoulder to lean on but it’s his ship to run now.”

Manchester United could end the season on a high today as they take on Manchester City in the FA Cup final, with victory ensuring they finish the campaign with two trophies for the first time since 2016/2017.

Regardless of the outcome, Erik ten Hag has restored some pride in the Red Devils and with the summer transfer window just around the corner, he could further bolster his team in order to claim more prestigious prizes in the future.

Strengthening his attacking options seems to be the priority, with Rasmus Hojlund and Randal Kolo Muani key targets, however there will surely be improvements all over the pitch.

The Old Trafford side have been linked recently with defender Goncalo Inacio according to O Jogo (via Sport Witness) and Sporting CP will demand a fee in the region of £45m should Ten Hag look to make a bid for the player, which is well within their budget.

A move for Inacio could see the Dutchman move on a few defenders, with Victor Lindelof surely one that could be departing United this summer.

Could Goncalo Inacio replace Victor Lindelof at Manchester United?

The Swedish defender found himself down the pecking order behind both Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez during the opening months of the season, yet when the Argentinian suffered a season-ending injury in April, he managed to find some form.

During the win over AFC Bournemouth in May, he was lauded as “unbelievable” by journalist Liam Canning, and he averaged a Sofascore rating of 7.12 across his final five league matches, looking resurgent under Ten Hag.

However, if United sign Inacio, he could find himself further down the pecking order, with Varane, Martinez and the 21-year-old potentially ahead of him next season.

Indeed, the 21-year-old possesses a bigger attacking threat from centre-back than Lindelof, registering more shot-creating actions (1.98 to 0.4) per 90 and touches in the attacking third (140 to 35) per 90, which could be a bonus for Ten Hag.

Additionally, the Portugal international also ranks in the top 1% for progressive passes and top 3% for progressive carries across Europe’s big five leagues over the previous 365 days, with the Swede ranking in just the top 59% and 48% in the same metrics, suggesting Inacio is far better at bringing the ball out of defence and starting attacks from the back than the current United defender.

Journalist Zach Lowy has even dubbed the 6 foot 1 defender as “underrated” and gaining experience in the Premier League and Champions League for United next term could see the youngster break through to the next level.

Ten Hag must act sooner rather than later, as for the aforementioned price tag, the move could represent wonderful value over the coming years.

Wolverhampton Wanderers will face interest from other sides in striker Hwang Hee-chan this summer, according to journalist Dean Jones.

What's the latest transfer news involving Hwang Hee-chan?

According to The Mirror, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Aston Villa are 'monitoring' Hee-chan looking ahead to the forthcoming transfer window as Old Gold boss Julen Lopetegui is under pressure to cut down his squad size.

The report states that Wolves may need to sell some of their prize assets in order to comply with financial fair play regulations at Molineux and Serie A giants Roma have emerged as candidates to sign the South Korea international as a result.

In 2022/23, the 27-year-old made 32 appearances in all competitions for Wolves and managed to bag four goals and three assists, as per Transfermarkt.

Contractually, Hee-chan is tied to Wolves on a deal until the summer of 2026 and is believed to earn around £30,000 per week at the Premier League outfit, as cited by Capology.

Speaking to Football FanCast, journalist Jones doesn't think that Lopetegui will want to let go of the former RB Leipzig attacker in the off-season; however, he expects there to be plenty of interest in his services.

Jones told FFC: "I don't think they would want Hwang to go. That's going to be something again that is key to these conversations that Lopetegui has. He's got an understanding of who the club were expecting to sell. He won't want too many surprises beyond that of other players, especially ones that have goal creation in them. There's definitely going to be some interest and I think their clubs might even look to target Wolves given that they now know their precarious financial situation."

Who else could Wolverhampton Wanderers sell this summer?

Wolverhampton Wanderers could be set for a sizable rebuild this summer which may involve several players leaving Molineux in the transfer window.

AS via The Daily Mail have reported that club captain Ruben Neves could be on his way to Barcelona and an agreement has apparently been reached for a fee of around £26 million.

His teammate, Matheus Nunes, is another name that could be on the move amid continuous interest from Liverpool in his services, according to Football Insider.

Joao Moutinho and Diego Costa have now left Wolves, whilst Adama Traore is a free agent, but the Old Gold are still in communication over a potential new deal for the Spaniard when the money allows them to.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe will be hoping to bolster the squad with firepower boasting Champions League credentials after securing top four, and Mohammed Kudus could be the perfect acquisition.

What's the latest on Mohammed Kudus to Newcastle?

According to The Athletic's David Ornstein, Newcastle – alongside divisional rivals Arsenal and Manchester United – have earmarked Ajax attacker Kudus following recent revelations over his availability this summer.

The Ghanaian World Cup star is contracted to the Johann Cruyff Arena until 2025 but rejected his outfit's proposal of a contract extension, sparking fresh life into rumours that a deal could be achieved.

Valued at £40m, the 22-year-old would be an affordable option with proven pedigree on the biggest stage both for club and country, offering dynamism and cutting edge that will only serve to enhance the thriving crop at St. James's Park.

Who could Kudus replace at Newcastle?

The aforementioned report states that Kudus might not be the first choice pick for the ambitious Premier League outfits, though this is something that could play into the hand of Magpies technical director Dan Ashworth as he charts a course for success at the recruitment table.

This season, the prolific gem has plundered 18 goals and six assists from 41 matches for Ajax, starting just 28 times; in the Champions League, Kudus has netted four goals and provided two assists, hailed as a "monster" by journalist Muftawa Nabila Abdulai.

Having scored seven times for his nation – including twice at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar – the 21-cap Ghanaian would be a brilliant addition to the Newcastle set-up, with one tactical report illustrating his incredible versatility, the ace flourishing in a deeper midfield role, the false-nine position and as an inverted forward out on the right flank.

Per FBref, the "electric" phenom – as lauded by talent scout Jacek Kulig – ranks among the top 2% of attacking midfielders and wingers across Men's Next 8 divisions – the leagues beneath the top European five – for rate of non-penalty goals, the top 1% for pass completion, the top 1% for successful take-ons and the top 3% for touches in the attacking box, underscoring his brilliance both as an assured passer and a direct presence, unflinching and destructive in swift transitions.

He would be the dream replacement for Newcastle star Allan Saint-Maximin, who boasts fleet-footed excellence himself but is certainly lacking potency in front of the net.

Saint-Maximin has only scored once in the top flight this season from 30 appearances, despite his side's resounding and resurgent success, and he has actually failed to get past the five-goal mark across all four of his campaigns on Tyneside.

With Kudus' versatility and 'electric' presence on the ball partnering an innate knack for sniffing out goals in abundance, securing his services could come at a providential time for Howe and co, who could certainly do with a player boasting success in the Champions League.