At the VCA Stadium on February 6, 2010, Rohit Sharma injured his ankle during a practice session on the morning of what was to be his Test debut. Rohit himself had come into India’s squad as cover for the injured VVS Laxman. Now he too had been ruled out. He would have to wait until November 2013 to make his Test debut.Now, more than seven years after that injury, Rohit has reason to view the VCA Stadium, and Nagpur, with a bit of fondness. On Sunday, he scored his third Test hundred here, which contributed to India going 1-0 up against Sri Lanka with victory by an innings and 239 runs. This was Rohit’s first Test match since October 2016.”Personally for me, it [the hundred] was very important as I was playing Test cricket after nearly 500 days,” he said on Monday. “I have been waiting for this opportunity and I am glad that I could put some runs on the board for myself and the team. Really happy, it was worth waiting for so long.”I clearly remember this was the ground where I got injured and I had to wait three years to make my Test debut. This ground has now given me something to [make me want to] go back.”Rohit has made 68*, 2, 82, 51* and now 102* in his last five Test innings – that’s 305 runs at an average of 152.50. This run of scores has lifted his overall Test average above 40. But thanks to a spell of injury, the quality of India’s batting line-up, and their tendency to play five specialist bowlers, Rohit has not been a regular member of India’s Test line-up. He only played the Nagpur Test because India went in with six batsmen, and remains the likeliest batsman to miss out when India next decide to play an extra bowler or an allrounder.In this situation, Rohit said it was important to keep himself at peak preparedness whenever opportunities arrived.”When you get an opportunity you have to be more than ready, not just ready, to play the game and deliver the goods, what your captain and coach expect from you, and the team,” he said. “So when I was in Sri Lanka and before that, you never know that you’re going to be guaranteed your place in the XI. You’ve got to keep working at it, and try and figure out a way when you are in the middle, how you’re going to be destructive and make an impact on that particular game.”So my focus was purely on those particular aspects and we’ve got a good set of coaches to help us go through all that. It really depends on the captain and the coach what combination they want and what they’re comfortable with. Every member of the side understands that, and they are 100% and completely backing them to make the right decision, and whatever decision they make is in favour of the team.”In the last series that we played against Sri Lanka, we played with five bowlers. First game here we played with five, now we played with six [batsmen]. So you know, every now and then we’ll have this combination change – there will be six batsmen playing at times, there will be five bowlers playing at times – you never know. It depends completely on the captain, what he wants on that particular day, and against that particular opposition.”Rohit admitted that, in the past, he had been prone to putting too much pressure on himself to perform in Test cricket, and said he was now far more relaxed.”My plans are simple and clear,” he said. “I don’t want to complicate things, which I have [done] in the past at the earliest stage when I had just come into the team. I just thought too much about it and gave too much importance.”At the end of the day, it’s just a cricket match that you have to play, don’t worry about anything else. Initially, my focus was a lot on Test cricket – ‘Oh no, this is Test cricket, I have to do well, I have to do this and that.’ In thinking that I lost a lot of focus and forgot what I was there for and what I needed to do and [now I am] pretty clear in my mind, which is the most important thing.”Since his debut, Rohit has only played 22 of India’s 45 Tests, and spent a long time before that being part of the Test squad but not getting a game. He said it was pointless regretting any of that, and that he was happy to be playing, given the uncertainty that surrounded his career after he suffered that injury in Nagpur.”There will always be regrets in your life,” he said. “Even if you score 10,000 runs, you will feel, ‘Oh, I should have scored 15,000 runs’. Or people will tell you, ‘You should have scored 15,000 runs, man’. So that’s what it is. That’s what this world is and that’s what we’re living in.”But for me I’m glad that I’m back on my feet, because when I went through that injury, at one point I was thinking whether I’ll be able to walk or not, because injury was very bad. I’m lucky that I’m on my feet, playing and scoring some runs, so yes, I’m happy. I’m not someone who will think about what has happened in the past. I like to see what is in front of me, and yes, that is how I look at it. “When I was inexperienced, when I just came into the team there were lot of things that I used to think about, but not anymore. I’ve passed that age where I shouldn’t be thinking what happened in the past. I should be ready for what is coming next, because that’s what matters. What has happened in the past is gone – you can never change it. For me, I can change things looking forward, and looking forward is Delhi Test match and thereafter one-day series and then the South Africa series.”In that tour of South Africa, and the series of overseas tours that will follow it, India will depend heavily on their fast bowlers. Rohit said they had “evolved immensely” since their last cycle of tours in 2013-15, and that they knew their own game inside-out.”The last home season was a great eye opener for all the bowlers,” Rohit said. “Playing on slow pitches is never easy, I feel, and then to come out victorious and put on some match-winning performances was really pleasing to see. The last 13 matches we played in India, I think, there was a huge contribution from the bowling unit as well. That has given them confidence moving forward.”Now, when we go and play abroad, the confidence is there. All these guys, they have worked closely, and they have started to work on their technique and think more on their strategies and all. Like I said, in Test cricket, you have to get wickets, people don’t give you wickets. You have to plan for that and I think the focus of these bowlers has been more on that particular aspect – how to get a batsman out and what works for them and what doesn’t.”Sometimes there might be a session where you will find it tough but what do you do in that particular moment. It’s important to keep it tight, and keep that holding thing going on and create that pressure. So I think they have learned that in the last two years of Test-match cricket where they have played. When we went to South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and England before, these guys were a little inexperienced and now they have come of age. They exactly know their bowling which is the most important thing for any cricketer, to know their game.”

Nathan Lyon has suggested Matt Prior “wanted to fly home” during the 2013-14 Ashes because he was intimidated by Mitchell Johnson

George Dobell in Brisbane20-Nov-2017

Matt Prior has dismissed claims he wanted to fly home from the last Ashes tour because he was scared of Mitchell Johnson’s bowling as “laughable”.The claims were made by Nathan Lyon who suggested the entire England team were terrified of Johnson during the 2013-14 series and said he “nearly had to push a couple of the guys back towards the stumps” from his fielding position at leg slip.Lyon, the Australian offspinner, was particularly critical of Prior whom he accused of “wanting to fly home” ahead of the Perth Test. Lyon went on to say he hoped Australia would end the careers of more England players in this series.”Seeing Mitchell Johnson scare all the Poms was unbelievable,” Lyon said. “I was at leg slip and I nearly had to push a couple of the guys back towards the stumps. It was good fun.”Leading into Perth we knew that they were broken. We knew Matt Prior wanted to fly home before the game started and he was one of the senior players. He was scared.”Prior, who was dropped after the third Test, said Lyon’s comments were “completely ridiculous” and untrue.”If that was the case and I was scared, why didn’t I go home then?” Prior said. “I have no idea where this has come from. It’s completely ridiculous and all I can do is laugh. It is wholeheartedly untrue.”I stayed out there and what hurt me more was that I was dropped for the last two Tests because I wasn’t playing well.”I hope the first Test goes well for Nathan. I will be watching with interest to see how he goes. He has other things to worry about rather than thinking about me. I hope he lets his cricket do the talking now.”Lyon also stated that Australia’s current attack was better and quicker than the one that inflicted a 5-0 whitewash upon England in 2013-14.”They are quicker,” Lyon said of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins. “In the nets, definitely. I saw Steve Smith land on his backside the other day. Johnson didn’t do that.”I’m not getting in the nets to face them because they are bowling way too quick for my liking. They are class bowlers.”But the best bowler in the world is Josh Hazlewood. He can swing the new ball in and out, he can seam it, he can bowl fast, he can bowl a nice bouncer, he can reverse an old ball. His consistency, the pace he bowls at and the way he controls the game is incredible. In my book he’s the No. 1 bowler in the world.”Lyon went on to raise a few more spectres from the 2013-14 series in Australia, when Kevin Pietersen and Graeme Swann were among the long-standing members of the England dressing room whose careers finished, while the coach, Andy Flower, also stepped down.”I know Joe Root got dropped last time when he was here, so it’d be good to get him dropped again,” Lyon said. “If we can start by opening up that crack, it’s pretty crucial. There’s a lot of scars for the English guys, especially coming over here, especially when we have two guys bowling 150kph and not just one now.”Could we end some careers? I hope so.”

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Após uma série de resultados ruins e a visível queda de rendimento dos atletas, o Guarani optou pela saída de Thiago Carpini e trouxe Ricardo Catalá, que conseguiu quatro pontos em dois jogos.

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Dentro do elenco, os atletas já percebem algumas diferenças entre os treinadores, como é o caso do volante Eduardo Person.

‘Característica de trabalhar um pouco mais a bola, acho que mudou um pouco sim, o professor Catalá disse que se não der para sair jogando é para chutar lá na frente e conseguir chegar ao gol do adversário com dois ou três toques, acho que a Série B, por ser muito competitiva, tem que ser assim, e a cada dia que passa, o professor vai colocando a filosofia dele, o que ele pensa, e o grupo vem acolhendo bem essa ideia’, declarou na coletiva de imprensa.

Com 8 pontos e na 15ª colocação, o Guarani volta a campo na próxima sexta-feira, quando encara o Confiança, fora de casa.

Newcastle United have an "interest" in a £25m defender hailed as a "natural leader" but will face competition from teams across Europe for his signature, per Sky Sports reporter Mark McAdam.

Newcastle United news – what is the latest?

While things have been going brilliantly for the Toon ever since the Saudi-led consortium took over in late 2021, the last few months have probably gone better than anyone was really expecting.

From qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in over two decades at the end of last season, to making one of the summer's statement signings in AC Milan's Italian international Sandro Tonali and now kicking off this season with a spectacular 5-1 demolition of Aston Villa – things could hardly be better.

And while the Magpies have made some other astute signings alongside Tonali, like Harvey Barnes from Leicester City and Tino Livramento from Southampton, manager Eddie Howe has made it clear he would like to add more as the side prepares to fight on multiple fronts this year.

Read the latest Newcastle United transfer news HERE…

One area of the team he would like to improve is left-back, as while Dan Burn has been brilliant for the side, Matt Targett could be improved upon, and the player that could do it is Arsenal's forgotten man, Tierney.

The Scotsman was a target for the Toon earlier in the window, and it looks like they have now reignited that interest and could land the dynamic full-back for as little as £25m, should they be able to beat out other interested parties, per Sky Sports reporter Mark McAdam.

He explained the situation on Sky Sports News (via Football Daily), saying:

"We understand that Newcastle retain an interest in Kieran Tierney. [He] wasn't involved in the matchday squad this weekend for Arsenal's game against Nottingham Forest.

"The 26-year-old has fallen out of favour really in North London; however, he still has three years left on his current contract. Now we understand Newcastle have to be very clever and creative with the players they sign between now and the end of the window because of FFP.

"Eddie Howe said he would love, dearly love to add to his squad where possible, however, they don't have huge funds to do it. There are a number of clubs interested in Kieran Tierney; Real Sociedad seem to be the most keen at this stage on potentially taking him on loan.

"We understand Arsenal value him at £25m, which is what they paid for him in 2019. However, the clubs that have expressed an interest have all said, 'What's the deal with regards to a loan?'

"So this is going to be one to monitor, we know that that's an area of the pitch that Eddie Howe's looking to strengthen at left-back."

Where was Kieran Tierney born?

Born June 5th 1997, in Douglas, the Isle of Man, the 26-year-old moved to the mainland when he was just ten months old with his family settling in Wishaw, Scotland.

Before moving to Arsenal in 2019, the all-action left-back spent three-and-a-half years at Celtic, where he won everything there was to win in Scottish football and became a fan favourite for his battling displays and fantastic work ethic.

While his time in North London was initially blighted by injuries before new signings slowly replaced him, he was still able to show, in glimpses, that same fantastic work ethic that won him so many fans north of the border.

He is also mature beyond his years and was – at points – tipped to be a future captain for the Gunners, with Mikel Arteta hailing him as a "natural leader" only a couple of seasons ago.

For a player that has had such a stop-start time of it over the last year, his underlying numbers are still quite impressive and suggest that he could be excellent were he given a proper run of games in the Newcastle eleven.

According to FBref, which compares players in a similar position across Europe's top five leagues, the £110,000-a-week man sits in the top 11% for total shots, the top 17% for non-penalty expected goals, the top 18% for progressive passes and the top 21% for progressive carries, all per 90.

For the reported price of just £25m, this seems like a no-brainer of a deal, and Newcastle should be doing all they can to get it over the line, even if that means spending a little bit more than they wanted to this summer as he would add genuine quality and depth to that left-hand side.

Kevin Pietersen has been gradually slipping towards retirement and after suffering defeat in the Melbourne derby he announced when he would end his career

ESPNcricinfo staff06-Jan-2018

Kevin Pietersen, one of cricket’s most flamboyant and controversial figures, has announced his impending retirement, stating that he expects to call a complete halt to his playing career by the end of the year.Pietersen, 37, revealed his decision after taking part in the Stars’ Big Bash League defeat against the Renegades in the Melbourne derby.”I’m done and dusted, playing days,” he said. “You get to that time in your career when you think ‘do I want this?’ I want it desperately at the moment … but I don’t think I will want it in 10 months’ time. I just don’t see myself wanting to play cricket in December.”Pietersen said he would honour playing commitments with the Pakistan Super League and in his native South Africa, but that would be it.Cricket commentary, an involvement in rhino conservation – he is having a house built near Kruger national park in South Africa – and involvement in cricket coaching are just three areas that have recently attracted his attention.Surrey’s NatWest T20 Blast game against Sussex last season was dedicated to raising more for rhinos, with £1 of every ticket sold going to charity. Regrettably, Pietersen had to miss the game with a calf injury.Pietersen’s move towards retirement began last July when he announced that, for the second successive year, he would not enter the 2018 IPL auction because the tournament had become “too long”. He also suggested that he would no longer play for Surrey in the NatWest Blast and, after much fanfare, only played two matches.He also left the Stars in early season to fly back to the UK for Christmas and celebrate his tenth wedding anniversary, only for frustration to strike on his return journey when his luggage was left in Dubai and he embarrassed Emirates into funding an emergency wardrobe for his TV commentary.Pietersen is England’s second highest run-scorer across all forms of the game combined and England have never entirely replaced him in their Test middle order since he was dropped from the international teams over a dispute over team ethics following their previous disastrous Ashes tour four years ago.Seemingly bound to become one of Twenty20’s most successful players, his star quality has not entirely been backed up by the performances that were expected as injuries – and perhaps a busy lifestyle – began to unsettle him.His T20 appearances have increasingly been characterised by long periods off the field – and Saturday night was no different. He made 40 from 30 balls in the Stars’ 157 for 4 but then remained in the dressing room for what he termed “precautionary” ice treatment on an ankle injury as Renegades won by six wickets with 13 balls to spare.But he has never lost the ability to charm – he has 3.5m followers on Twitter – so it was no surprise that he also expressed wishes to remain with Melbourne in some capacity. “This franchise has been so good for me at the end of my career,” he said. “I love Melbourne. I’ve actually really grown to love Australia and have a really good rapport with a lot of the Australian public.”So to have some sort of involvement in the Stars going forward, because of how much I love this club, would be something of immense value to me.”

انتهت قبل قليل مباراة فريقي الزمالك والاتحاد السكندري التي أقيمت مساء اليوم الإثنين ضمن منافسات الدوري المصري الممتاز.

المباراة أقيمت على ملعب استاد الجيش ببرج العرب- الإسكندرية ضمن منافسات الجولة 25 من عمر الدوري المصري، وانتهت بفوز الزمالك بنتيجة 2-0.

محامي الزمالك يٌعلن مصير الطعون المقدمة ضد صحة انتخابات النادي

سجل هدف الزمالك الأول، ناصر ماهر محرزًا باكورة أهدافه مع القلعة البيضاء في بطولة الدوري، بعد أن انضم للفريق خلال فترة الانتقالات الشتوية الماضية.

فيما أحزر الهدف الثاني، المهاجم التونسي سيف الدين الجزيري ليصل إلى رصيده التهديفي هذا الموسم إلى 6 أهداف.

وفشل كريستوفر مابولولو مهاجم وهداف الاتحاد السكندري في تسجيل هدف التساوي مع متصدر ترتيب هدافي الدوري المصري.

ويعتلي حسام أشرف جدول ترتيب هدافي الدوري المصري برصيد 11 هدفا، ويأتي الأنجولي مابولولو في المركز الثاني، ولديه 10 أهداف.  ترتيب هدافي الدوي المصري

1- حسام أشرف (بلدية المحلة): 11 هدفًا.

2- مابولولو (الاتحاد السكندري): 10 أهداف.

3- ياو أنور (البنك الأهلي): 9 أهداف.

4- أحمد بلحاج (سيراميكا كليوباترا): 8 أهداف.

5- مصطفى زيكو (زد): 8 أهداف.

6- فيستون مايلي (بيراميدز): 8 أهداف.

7- أحمد سيد زيزو (الزمالك): 7 أهداف.

8- حسام حسن (سموحة): 7 أهداف.

9- صديق أوجولا (سموحة): 7 أهداف.

10- محمد سالم (المقاولون العرب): 7 أهداف.

11- كريم بامبو (البنك الأهلي): 7 أهداف.

12- ميدو جابر (المصري): 7 أهداف.

ويمكنكم متابعة جدول ترتيب هدافي الدوري المصري محدث باستمرار من هنا

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Na temporada passada, o elenco do Palmeiras mostrou importantes limitações no ataque. Os dois centroavantes da equipe, Borja e Deyverson, eram constantemente criticados e nenhum foi capaz de ser um titular incontestável. Em 2020, porém, esta situação alterou-se com a presença constante de Luiz Adriano e Willian nas partidas.

Os dois estarão à disposição de Vanderlei Luxemburgo para o jogo contra o Grêmio, neste domingo (20) às 16h em Porto Alegre, pela décima primeira rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro. Luiz retorna após duas partidas fora e deve iniciar no banco de reservas. Willian será titular.

No início de 2019, o Verdão contava com dois atacantes de área muito questionados pela torcida. Borja chegou ao Alviverde em 2017, após a saída de Gabriel Jesus, e foi a contratação mais cara da história do clube. Deyverson, por sua vez, foi o escolhido por Cuca, também em 2017, para brigar pela titularidade com o colombiano. Além destes, Willian era uma opção para a posição, mas ele teve uma temporada ruim devido a uma lesão no joelho sofrida na partida que garantiu o decacampeonato, em 2018.

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Durante toda a temporada passada, os atacantes palestrinos não conseguiram render o que se esperava deles – Deyverson e Borja marcaram, apenas, nove gols cada. O clube, então, optou pela contratação de Luiz Adriano, mas o jogador sofreu com lesões e não conseguiu se firmar. Com isso, eram evidentes as limitações do elenco alviverde no setor. Ao final da temporada, Dudu e Gustavo Scarpa foram os artilheiros da equipe, com 13 gols cada, e o volante Bruno Henrique ficou logo atrás, com 11 tentos.

Em 2020, a situação mudou. Luiz Adriano conseguiu ter sequência e, na ausência do camisa 7, emprestado para Al-Duhail, do Catar, se firmou como o principal jogador do time. Willian, por sua vez, participou de todos os 30 jogos no ano e voltou a atuar em alto nível. Sendo assim, cada um dos atletas contabiliza 11 gols neste momento da temporada.

O ataque como um todo, porém, não demonstra essa evolução. Mas no que depender da dupla Luiz Adriano e Willian, a rede gremista vai balançar na Arena logo mais.

Everton might have secured a new talisman in Portuguese striker Beto this week, but the Premier League side are poised for a busy finish to the summer transfer window, with late business expected.

Will Everton sign anyone on transfer deadline day?

According to the Daily Mail's Lewis Steele, West Ham United ace Maxwel Cornet is on Everton's 'list of targets' ahead of the imminent transfer deadline, and could offer some directness from the wide flanks to combat the club's substandard start to the term.

The Ivorian previously played under Sean Dyche's wing at Burnley and enjoyed a prolific stint in Lancashire, though was unable to save the Clarets from relegation.

Read the latest Everton transfer news HERE…

Everton have completed a wealth of deals this summer already, but £21m-rated Cornet would undoubtedly offer a cutting edge away from the centre-forward position.

How good is Maxwel Cornet?

While Everton have bolstered the attacking channels considerably over the past few months, Demarai Gray and Alex Iwobi could both find themselves headed for the exit at Goodison Park this week, with both aces admired by suitors.

Indeed, Jack Harrison, Arnaut Danjuma, Youssef Chermiti and Beto have the potential to restore the fluidity of a frontline that has yet to break the net in the English top-flight this year, with the Toffees finishing the 2022/23 season 17th as the division's second-lowest scorers.

Cornet would offer something new, and while the £65k-per-week ace has struggled to make a mark in east London after completing a £17.5m transfer from Burnley last summer, injuries have been the inhibiter and his past exploits with relegation-battling Burnley prove his worth on English soil.

As per Sofascore, the 26-year-old plundered nine goals and one assist from just 21 starts for Dyche's Turf Moor side in 2021/22, taking 1.8 shots per game, praised for his "fantastic" finishing by the present Everton manager.

Everton's Gray, who has attracted interest from Saudi Arabia and is among the favourites to leave the club, was remarked to be "unbelievable" by pundit Rio Ferdinand last year, and indeed proved a dynamic and forward-thinking cog in the club's battle against relegation.

The Jamaica international scored four goals from 27 starting appearances, taking 1.8 shots per game – like Cornet the season prior.

Considering that Cornet proved to be twice as incisive under Dyche's stewardship at Burnley, doing so at an imperilled outfit falling haplessly into the second tier, the gritty manager clearly hopes to sign one of his most prolific former players in the Premier League, moulding the side to his own creation.

Dyche's admiration is corroborated by one Pep Guardiola, who remarked upon the player's "impressive" exploits upon the Clarets' relegation in 2022.

The 30-cap star has certainly not replicated his feats at the London Stadium, with the West Ham player only making 22 appearances for the side since the start of last term, yet to score himself but laying off five assists.

A series of calf injuries proved detrimental for David Moyes' fleet-footed winger, who only managed five substitute showings in the Premier League before March last season, severing any hopes of an auspicious season on an individual level.

But with Dyche orchestrating his match action once again, Cornet could craft a resurgence to align with Everton's, and considering that he has already proved his worth among a relegation-threatened, Dyche-led outfit, he might be an astute signing ahead of deadline day.

The Times have shared an update on Tottenham Hotspur's transfer plans involving Nottingham Forest star Brennan Johnson this summer.

Who will Spurs sign?

So far, Spurs have sealed deals for goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, young centre-back Ashley Phillips, defender Micky van de Ven, playmaker James Maddison, winger Manor Solomon and striker Alejo Veliz.

The Lilywhites are also off and running under new manager Ange Postecoglou, having drawn 2-2 away to Brentford last Sunday, courtesy of unlikely goals from defenders Cristian Romero and Emerson Royal.

Following the departure of star striker Harry Kane to Bayern Munich, though, attention very much remains on the transfer market and how Tottenham could reinforce their ranks before deadline day on September 1.

New forwards have been linked to replacing Kane, perhaps most notably Gent's highly-rated striker Gift Orban, with Forest winger Johnson also on their radar.

The Wales international, who stood out as a key player under Steve Cooper at the City Ground last term, is a wanted man across London.

Indeed, the likes of West Ham and Chelsea are also keen on signing Johnson, with Tottenham joining their English capital rivals in that respect.

Chelsea joined the race for him after their deal to sign Crystal Palace star Michael Olise fell through this week, and Forest value the player at around £50 million.

That is according to The Times, who say Tottenham are also eyeing the winger ahead of a possible move. In a boost for Postecoglou's side, it is believed Johnson "had favoured joining Spurs" and is open to leaving Forest this summer.

The Lilywhites, for their part, are aiming to reinvest the £94.5 million financial windfall from Kane's sale into Postecoglou's squad.

How good is Brennan Johnson?

Johnson registered a brilliant eight goals and three assists in the top flight last season, all while ranking among Forest's very best for attempts at goal and key passes made per 90, according to WhoScored.

During Forest's FA Cup clash with Arsenal in 2022, pundit Roy Keane also heaped praise on the 22-year-old as a "very talented" young player.

"No doubt a lot of teams are looking at him and we'll see if Forest can hold on to him," said Keane on ITV (via Nottinghamshire Live)

"It will be interested to see what he's like against a tricky team. He's got a bit of pace and he's tricky.

"He's got an assist in him and he's really talented. Sometimes you need to go out on loan."

Meanwhile, Wales international boss Robert Page also called the attacker "wonderful" – whilst hinting the sky is the limit for him.

Read the latest Tottenham transfer news HERE…

“Brennan could potentially have had a move in January,” said Page in 2022.

“But he decided to stay because he’s at a club where he was going to play and enjoy his football.

“That speaks volumes about him. He didn’t go chasing the money. He’s almost the finished article now and Forest have got a wonderful player on their hands.

“I’ve been to watch him a few times and he’s playing with freedom. He’s really enjoying his football."

Presenter Conor McGilligan has had his say on the situation on the situation with Luis Sinisterra at Leeds United.

The Colombian forward has been embroiled in some controversy in recent weeks at Elland Road.

What is the latest news regarding Sinisterra?

Leeds are currently dealing with some legal problems involving the forward's contract situation.

Throughout this summer, the recently relegated side has lost a number of players on loan due to clauses included in the contracts they signed when they were in the Premier League. Some of these departures include Brendan Aaronson to Union Berlin, Robin Koch to Eintracht Frankfurt, Maximilian Wober to Borussia Mönchengladbach, Rasmus Kristensen to Roma, Marc Roca to Real Betis and most recently Jack Harrison to Everton, despite a later push from Aston Villa according to Fabrizio Romano.

Despite the number of departures, the Yorkshire side have managed so far to keep three of their top talents at the club with Wilfried Gnonto, Tyler Adams, and Sinisterra still at Elland Road at the time of writing.

Gnonto was one of the few players whose contract didn't contain a relegation clause, whilst the loan clauses in both Adam's and Sinisterra's contracts have now expired, handing the negotiating power back to Leeds.

However, it is not all positive on that front. The young Italian is reportedly refusing to play for the club, and is pushing for a move to Everton, who saw a £15m bid rejected earlier in the window, whilst there are some legal questions regarding the Colombian's contract.

Due to both player's situations, neither are training with the first team at the moment, with Daniel Farke saying:

"We spoke openly about it would be a bumpy August and that there are exit clauses in contracts. It's not professional to speak about it but the closer we edge to the end of the window, the more control we are in.

"It is easier to say that Helder Costa, Luis Sinisterra and Willy Gnonto are training separately from the group, they have individual training in order to stay fit and be prepared. With Luis, it is different (to Gnonto). He had some clauses in his contract, and it was more like an open contractual question marks and legal question marks for how this was set up exactly. For that, he was not available for the last game. Until everything is clear, he won't train with the group because his mind can't concentrate fully on football."

Speaking on the One Leeds Fan Channel YouTube channel, McGilligan stated that there are complications with the player's contract, and that the previous ownership's arrogance has cost them in these situations:

"The issue that Leeds have got is that there is apparently a termination clause in Luis Sinisterra’s contract. Now, there’s a lot of specifics in that and I won’t get into the details but that is why Daniel Farke was mentioning yesterday about some complications legally with Sinisterra and his deal with Leeds United.

"So yeah, all these clauses are basically indicative of the previous ownership and how arrogant they were, how they didn’t think we’d go down so these clauses were almost a frivolous thing they put into contracts and now obviously Leeds United are reaping the negatives really in terms of losing a lot of players for loans and all this sort of stuff."

What is next for Leeds?

Leeds will be hoping to have a strong end to this transfer window.

Sinisterra could depart this summer if the contract situation is sorted, with Leeds hoping to recoup some money for the forward who joined from Dutch side Feyenoord last summer for a fee of £21m.

According to journalist Pipe Sierra, the forward has asked the club to listen to offers for him, and that the Yorkshire side are asking for £22m to sell the 24-year-old, however feel they do not need to sell the player as he is contracted until 2027.

Gnonto also looks set to depart, with many around the football world left disappointed with his actions and conduct to try and force through a move. Everton remain interested in the forward, and London World report that Spurs are now considering a move for the forward after selling Harry Kane to Bayern Munich.

Adams was set to join Chelsea, however, that move collapsed as the Blues focused their attention on Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, and then a reported move to Bournemouth ultimately never materialised, so it remains to be seen whether he will depart Elland Road this summer and whether teams will take a risk on him with his current injury concerns.