Everton fans send Phil Jagielka their best wishes as he returns to Sheffield United

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Lots of Everton fans have taken to Twitter to send Phil Jagielka their best wishes after the centre-back rejoined Sheffield United on a one-year deal.

The former England international left Goodison Park at the end of last season after his contract expired, meaning that a 12-year stay on Merseyside came to an end in the process.

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The 36-year-old had fallen out of favour under Marco Silva and made just seven appearances in the 2018/19 campaign, with just four of those being from the opening whistle.

Jagielka spent the first seven years of his career with the Blades before signing for Everton in a £4m deal, but the 6 foot defender now returns to Bramall Lane after Chris Wilder guided the club back into the Premier League.

Given how long he spent with the Toffees and his loyal services over the years, he is held in high regard by Everton fans and a lot of supporters on Twitter haven’t hesitated to send their best wishes to the centre-back.

Let’s take a look at some of the best tweets…

West Ham Transfer Roundup: Maupay chase, Talks for Hugill, Maripan move stalls

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Friday’s West Ham transfer roundup was comprised of talks for a Bundesliga striker, the price set for a midfielder and interest in a La Liga ace. Today’s edition includes an update on a Championship forward, the potential departure of a 27-year-old and news on a targeted defender.

West Ham prepare huge pay rise for Maupay

Football Insider is reporting that West Ham are preparing to offer Brentford’s Neal Maupay a huge pay-rise in an attempt to convince him to move to the London Stadium. They will also offer the 22-year-old a five-year contract.

Hugill in exit talks

Once again according to Football Insider, the Hammers are in advanced talks with Preston North End in regards to the sale of striker Jordan Hugill. The former Port Vale man spent last season on loan at Middlesbrough, scoring six goals in 37 league games.

Maripan move stalls

West Ham’s move for Deportivo Alaves defender Guillermo Maripan appears to have stalled according to Mundo Deportivo. The 25-year-old Chile international played 23 games for the Spanish club last campaign.

بعثة الأهلي تجري مسحة طبية جديدة استعدادًا لمباراة الدحيل في كأس العالم للأندية

أجرت بعثة الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بالنادي الأهلي المتواجدة في قطر، مسحة طبية جديدة اليوم الإثنين، داخل مقر إقامتها.

ويستعد الأهلي لمواجهة الدحيل القطري الخميس المقبل في افتتاح مشوار الفريق ببطولة كأس العالم للأندية المقرر إقامتها خلال الفترة من 4 إلى 11 فبراير الجاري.

وتأتي تلك الخطوة في ظل الإجراءات الطبية والاحترازية المتبعة للتصدي لفيروس كورونا؛ من أجل الحفاظ على سلامة الجميع.

طالع | قائمة الأهلي المشاركة في كأس العالم للأندية.. غياب وليد سليمان وموسيماني يتسلح بـ4 مهاجمين

وكان الأهلي قد خاض مرانه الثاني، أمس الأحد على ملعب الجامعة بقطر، وأدى اللاعبون تدريبات بدنية وخططية قوية، وركز الجهاز الفني خلال المران على الجانب الفني.

يذكر أن الأهلي يشارك في بطولة كأس العالم للأندية، للمرة السادسة في تاريخه وسبق له تحقيق المركز الثالث والميدالية البرونزية.

رسميًا.. سيراميكا كليوباترا يعلن التعاقد مع لاعب الرجاء المغربي

أعلن طارق أبو العينين المشرف العام على الكرة بنادي سيراميكا كليوباترا، التعاقد مع الكاميروني فابريس نجاه، ظهير أيسر الرجاء المغربي، لتدعيم صفوف الفريق في فترة الانتقالات الشتوية الجارية.

وحضر اللاعب إلى القاهرة، بعدما أنهى مسؤولو سيراميكا كليوباترا التفاوض مع ناديه المغربي، ووقع نجاه على عقود الانضمام إلى الفريق في حضور طارق أبو العينين.

ويبلغ فابريس نجاه من العمر 23 عاما، من مواليد 16 أكتوبر عام 1997، ويجيد اللعب في أكثر من مركز أبرزها الظهير الأيسر، وفاز مع الرجاء المغربي ببطولة الدوري الموسم الماضي.

وكان سيراميكا كليوباتراقد ضم صفقتين في انتقالات يناير الجاري، هما استعارة المهاجم أحمد ياسر ريان من النادي الأهلي لنهاية الموسم، ثم التعاقد مع رجب عمران لاعب مصر المقاصة.

طالع | سيراميكا كليوباترا يعلن ضم رجب عمران من المقاصة

يذكر أن سيراميكا كليوباتر يحتل المركز السادس في جدول ترتيب الدوري المصري، يرصيد 14 نقطة.

Jonny Hayes could thrive in Kieran Tierney chaos

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This article is part of Football FanCast’s Transfer Focus series, which provides opinion and analysis on recent transfer news…

Celtic have turned down the latest offer from Arsenal for Kieran Tierney, according to BBC Sport.

What’s the story?

Tierney has been the subject of two bids from Unai Emery’s side now with both offers rejected. The 22-year-old could be the subject of a third bid as Arsenal prepare to change the original package.

The left-back has been linked to the Gunners all summer but we are still no clearer as to knowing where his future lies. Tierney won’t push for a move but it looks as if the figure Arsenal are offering is slowly but surely getting closer to the desired fee.

And yet, Celtic have already begun their competitive season and the confusion surrounding Tierney can’t be helpful for Neil Lennon’s side. The Bhoys have played the away leg of the first qualifying round of the Champions League, beating FK Sarajevo 3-1.

With Tierney injured, regardless of the speculation, and only Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo coming in, there’s a chance for someone else to stake their claim at left-back.

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Hayes’ time to shine

After Tierney’s injury (and potential sale) along with the release of Emilio Izaguirre, new-boy Bolingoli-Mbombo is Lennon’s only available natural left-back. Youngster Calvin Miller and the versatile Jonny Hayes are the other two players in the current squad that could play that role.

And with Miller failing to pull up trees in loan spells with Dundee and Ayr United, Hayes is well-placed to provide competition in a position he was surprisingly good in last season.

Hayes deputised at left-back in the second half of the campaign, making four of his 12 starts on the left side of defence.

The 32 year-old may have found himself moved on this summer given how far down the pecking order he is on the wing, yet thanks to the confusion surrounding Tierney he could now really capitalise and solidify his squad role.

Hayes may well be hoping the Tierney saga rumbles on right through the summer window, which would give him as long as possible to cement his place in Lennon’s squad.

West Ham fans delighted with Haller deal

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West Ham United fans can barely believe that they have signed Sebastian Haller from Eintracht Frankfurt.

The club confirmed a record deal to sign the French striker had been struck on Wednesday. Haller has signed a five-year contract in east London.

Sources have told Football FanCast that the deal is worth an initial £45m plus £5m in performance-related bonuses.

The transfer comes about after the 25-year-old scored 20 goals in all competitions last season and also registered 12 assists.

A player with proven experience, he has netted a total of 24 goals in the Bundesliga, along with 41 in the Eredivisie.

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He has been capped at various youth levels by France but has yet to make his senior debut though, nevertheless, supporters are beyond delighted with his acquisition, which eclipses the £36m the club paid to sign Felipe Anderson from Italian giants Lazio last summer.

Take a look at the best of the reaction on Twitter below!

حسام غالي لـ المعز علي: حجم الأهلي الطبيعي أن يواجه بايرن ميونخ وتشاهده أنت في التلفزيون!

علق حسام غالي، نجم الأهلي ومنتخب مصر السابق، على تصريحات المعز علي لاعب الدحيل القطري، والتي قال فيها إن فريقه أعطى احترامًا أكثر من اللازم للأهلي، في المباراة التي جمعت بينهما مساء الخميس في مونديال الأندية 2021.

وفاز الأهلي على الدحيل القطري بهدف دون رد سجله حسين الشحات، في مستهل مشواره ببطولة كأس العالم للأندية، ليتأهل إلى دور نصف النهائي من البطولة، لمواجهة بايرن ميونخ الألماني، يوم الإثنين المقبل.

اقرأ أيضًا.. المعز علي: أعطينا الأهلي أكبر من حجمه.. فازوا علينا بهدف من خطأ

وأضاف حسام غالي خلال استضافته ببرنامج “اللعيب” المُذاع عبر قناة “إم بي سي مصر”: “قائد فريق الدحيل لا يصح أن يقول ذلك، حجم الأهلي الطبيعي أن يلعب ضد بايرن ميونخ، وأنت خسرت المباراة وستشاهد مواجهة البايرن من خلال التلفزيون!”.

تابع: “الأهلي كبير وهذا هو الحجم الطبيعي للمارد الأحمر بأن يفوز على الدحيل في أرضه، وطبيعي أن نلعب ضد بايرن ميونخ”.

فيما علق أيضًا محمد شوقي، نجم الأهلي الأسبق، على تصريحات المعز علي، قائلاً: “الأهلي كبير وإمكانياته الفنية أعلى، ولو استغل الأهلي المباراة كان الدحيل سيخسر بثلاثة أو أربعة أهداف، وهو خسر ونحن تأهلنا للدور المقبل وسنواجه بطل أوروبا”.

بدلاء الزمالك أمام الاتحاد السكندري.. مروان حمدي يجاور حميد أحداد

أعلن البرتغالي جايمي باتشيكو، المدير الفني لنادي الزمالك، عن اللاعبين البدلاء الذين سيتواجدون في مباراة فريقه أمام الاتحاد السكندري، التي ستجمع بينهما في الدوري المصري.

يلتقي الزمالك مع الاتحاد السكندري في السابعة والنصف مساء اليوم الأحد، ضمن منافسات الجولة الثانية عشر من مسابقة الدوري المصري الممتاز، والتي ستقام على ستاد القاهرة.

اقرأ ايضًا.. تشكيل الزمالك أمام الاتحاد السكندري.. أول ظهور لـ الصفقة الجديدة وعودة شيكابالا

يحتل الزمالك صدارة جدول ترتيب الدوري المصري برصيد 23 نقطة، فيما يحتل الاتحاد السكندري المركز الحادي عشر في جدول الترتيب برصيد 11 نقطة. بدلاء الزمالك أمام الاتحاد السكندري

‏يتواجد على مقاعد البدلاء كل من محمود عبدالرحيم “جنش” – إسلام جابر – محمد عبد السلام – مروان حمدي – حميد أحداد – أحمد عيد – حسام أشرف – أسامة فيصل – حسين فيصل.

Spurs weighing up needless move for Malcom

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This article is part of Football FanCast’s Transfer Focus series, which provides opinion and analysis on recent transfer news…

Tottenham Hotspur are considering a bid for Barcelona winger Malcom, according to Sport.

What’s the word?

Spurs have made two senior signings this summer, with Tanguy Ndombele arriving from Lyon and Jack Clarke joining from Leeds United, though the latter has been loaned back to Elland Road.

And the Spanish outlet claims that Barca are willing to cash in on the Brazilian, as they look to receive €45m (£40.6m).

Spurs are said to have sounded out the Liga giants over the possibility of a deal, while Everton and Arsenal are also reported to be interested.

The Toffees, Sport claims, have already made a bid worth well below his asking price, while the Gunners are now lining up a move for Lille’s Nicolas Pepe, with the newspaper claiming that deal could see them cool their interest in the Barca star.

Not the priority

Spurs don’t need another winger.

The club have a number of fluid attacking players, such as Heung-min Son, Dele Alli, Erik Lamela, Lucas Moura and Christian Eriksen, with every single player a multifunctional talent.

What Spurs need is depth in defence.

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After Kieran Trippier departed for Atletico Madrid and Danny Rose was left out of the club’s squad for their pre-season tour in order to explore other opportunities, Spurs need bodies at the back.

Bringing in Malcom would be an interesting signing, but it does not do anything to address the squad’s current glaring deficiencies.

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Premier League Transfer Roundup: United close to Mandzukic, James bid rejected, Willems news

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Yesterday’s Premier League transfer roundup entailed news on Giovani Lo Celso, West Ham’s interest in Gary Cahill and two new signings for Aston Villa. Today’s edition highlights Mario Mandzukic’s impending move to Manchester United, Crystal Palace’s rejected bid for Reece James and Jetro Willems’ rumoured move to Newcastle United.

Mandzukic close to United switch

Report: Mario Mandzukic is close to a move to Manchester United from Juventus according to Tuttosport. A deal could be completed on Monday, with the Old Lady asking for a fee between €10m (£9.1m) and €15m (£13.7m). The former Croatia international is willing to make the move to Old Trafford.

Verdict: This is a surprising one on paper, but it may make more sense in the coming days and weeks. The former Bayern Munich striker was said to be included in Juve’s bid for Romelu Lukaku, and this may have some impact on that potential transfer. The 33-year-old has a fantastic track record, having scored 188 goals in 476 career appearances and won 23 trophies. He is approaching the end of his career but still managed to strike 10 times last season. It would be hoped that he does not become the first choice at Old Trafford, but he can provide an interesting back-up option for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to look to in times of need.

How likely is the deal? 8/10

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Chelsea reject James bid

Report: As per The Independent, Chelsea have rejected a bid of £25m for Reece James from Crystal Palace. The offer was immediately knocked back by the Blues, who want the 19-year-old to sign a new, long-term contract at Stamford Bridge.

Verdict: James is yet to make 50 career appearances and has just completed his first full season in professional football, yet he has already been the subject of such a large approach. Of course, Palace have a lot of money to spend following the sale of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, but this is still surprising. The fee is probably down to the 19-year-old’s impressive performances for Wigan whilst on loan last campaign. The England U2o international played in all but one of their Championship matches and picked up a trio of awards at the Latics’ end-of-season honours: Player of the Year, Players’ Player of the Year and Goal of the Season. His future looks bright, which is why Frank Lampard and co should want to keep him at Stamford Bridge for as long as possible.

How likely is the deal? 3/10

Newcastle book in Willems medical

Report: Journalist Miles Starforth is reporting that Newcastle have booked in a medical for Eintracht Frankfurt’s Jetro Willems. Personal terms are said to be agreed, with the deal expected to be a loan with an option to buy.

Verdict: Willems was one of the few regular performers at Eintracht Frankfurt to not have a good season last time out, registering a disappointing 6.31 average rating with WhoScored. The Dutch international failed to nail down a starting spot and received fewer and fewer minutes as the season progressed. Still, he showed early promise at PSV and has been capped 22 times by the Netherlands. At just 25 years of age, he has plenty of time to rediscover his best form. The Toon have two options at left-back in Paul Dummett and Achraf Lazaar, but the latter spent the second half of last season out on loan, albeit under new Toon manager Steve Bruce at Sheffield Wednesday. Whether the 58-year-old thinks the Morocco international has what it takes to make it in the Premier League is another question. The arrival of Willems, at least, would not break the bank.

How likely is the deal? 7/10

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