Liverpool: Fans react to Caoimhin Kelleher update

Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher is reportedly being lined up for a loan move to Ipswich Town, as reported by TWTD.

Largely an understudy to Alisson Becker and Adrian with the Merseyside giants, the Irishman featured five times for Liverpool in the 2020/21 season [Transfermarkt].

Of course, his most notable appearance for the Reds came against Ajax in the Champions League last December.

Producing some vital stops during the fixture, Kelleher was able to retain a clean sheet, helping to send Liverpool through to the knockout phase of the competition following a 1-0 victory [BBC].

However, the Republic of Ireland international is now rumoured to be on a list of potential Ipswich goalkeeping summer recruits [TWTD].

Citing his need for regular first-team opportunities, the Reds are set to offer out his services on loan which could see multiple English Championship sides also monitor his situation.

Loads of Liverpool diehards took to Twitter to talk about the news, with many unhappy that the prospective move is down two tiers, to League One, while others worry about the prospect of relying on Adrian as number two.

Liverpool fans react:

Replying to popular Reds fan outlet Anfield Watch, here is what some of the Liverpool fans had to say about these recent developments:

“Dont you dare, not until we sign a proper back up at least. I cannot deal with having a heart attack 10 games a season with that fool Adrian filling in cos Alisson is out”
Credit: @faded_darth

“Uh, no thanks, we need Caoimhín as a backup gk”

Credit: @lucy44321

“Surely not? He has to be our no 2”

Credit: @Jurgen_Party

“That’s a disgrace to his development, you cant play UCL games and find yourself in league one or whatsoever, disgusting to hear.”
Credit: @monyditachien

“He can do way better than league one”

Credit: @johhn_9

“League 1 really”

Credit: @sean3648

In other news, Liverpool fans fume at their reported summer transfer funding.

Claim dropped on potential NUFC takeover

Luke Edwards has dropped a big claim on the potential takeover of Newcastle United as news emerged on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

The Lowdown: KSA on priority watch list

As per The Athletic journalist Matt Slater, the KSA are staying on the US government’s priority watch list for Intellectual Property (IP) theft for the third straight year.

Slater claimed that this is ‘not a good look’ for the Saudis’ quest to prove they are taking digital piracy seriously, given that they want to invest in football, most notably the KSA group wanting to buy the St. James’ Park faithful off of the hands of Mike Ashley.

The Latest: Edwards reacts

Quoting the tweet from Slater, Daily Telegraph journalist Edwards has since given his reaction to the news, claiming that he does not think Ashley will win the pending arbitration case between him and the Premier League over the failed takeover in the North East by the KSA consortium.

He also claimed that the takeover ‘collapsed ten months ago’ in his opinion, in other words saying that he cannot see a way back into the Tyneside club for the Saudis.

The Verdict: Takeover not done yet

While the latest news with the KSA is alarming, it does not mean that a takeover of the Magpies can be ruled out just yet.

The result of the arbitration hearing will likely give a much clearer picture over the direction of where the potential deal is heading, and Ashley would not have pursued with the case if he was not at least somewhat confident of winning it.

Still, even if the Toon do not end up winning the case, then they still have the anti-competition lawsuit that they launched separately against the top flight to fall back on, which could present the potential takeover with a new pathway.

Nonetheless, Ashley and NUFC will not have given up hope of winning arbitration just yet, as the legal battle with the division looks set to be an intriguing one.

In other news, find out which ace Callum Wilson dubbed ‘unbelievable’ Newcastle are eyeing here!

Derby eye up Kyle Lafferty signing

Derby County are reportedly one of a number of Championship clubs interested in signing striker Kyle Lafferty in the summer transfer window.

The Lowdown: Lafferty impresses for Kilmarnock

The 33-year-old is currently a free agent, having impressed for Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership last season.

Lafferty scored 13 goals in as many appearances for Tommy Wright’s side, proving that he is still a player who possesses plenty of quality in the final third.

The Latest: Derby keen on move

According to Football League World, Derby are one of a host of clubs eyeing up a summer move for the Northern Ireland international.

Lafferty would be available on a free transfer and could be someone that Wayne Rooney sees as being a regular source of goals in the Championship, as the Rams look to surge higher up the table next season.

The report states that West Brom, Cardiff City, Middlesbrough, Birmingham City, Ipswich Town and Wigan Athletic are all monitoring the situation, too.

The Verdict: Worth the risk?

Admittedly, the Championship is arguably a step up in quality from any of the Scottish leagues, but Lafferty could be worth taking a gamble on.

He has won 82 caps for Northern Ireland, scoring 20 goals along the way, playing in pressurised situations and not shrinking when expectations are high. His record for Kilmarnock also speaks for itself.

Lafferty doesn’t represent the long-term future and may not quite be the player he was, but he could thrive as an experienced option working alongside Rooney, who mastered the art of being a striker during his playing days.

In other news, Derby are believed to be interested in signing a star player for another team. Find out who it is here.

Jesus could now be tempted to join Spurs

According to a report by the Sun, the promise of first team football ‘could be enough’ to convince Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus to make the switch to Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

The Lowdown: Spurs and Jesus…

Recently, Spurs have been touted with interest in the Brazilian as part of a possible swap deal for star striker Harry Kane – who is now believed to want out of north London this summer (Sky Sports).

The coronavirus pandemic ensures that clubs do not have mounds of money to spend when it comes to blockbuster transfers and part-exchange deals may be seen as a good alternative.

Reports suggest chairman Daniel Levy could demand up to £200 million for Kane with City apparently interested in using makeweights to bring his asking price down.

The Latest: Jesus could be convinced by Tottenham move

Sharing the latest on Tottenham and Jesus, the Sun believe that the 24-year-old joining Spurs as part of a Kane swap deal is far more likely than Raheem Sterling, who is now being touted with another potential switch to Arsenal.

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It is believed Jesus’ £90,000-per-week wages won’t be a problem for the Lilywhites, even if they are increased, and the promise of first team football could convince him to join Spurs this summer.

He bagged nine goals and four assists in 22 Premier League starts for the Premier League champions over 2020/2021 (WhoScored), and despite the departure of club legend Sergio Aguero, Jesus is still not seen as the man to lead City’s forward line.

The Verdict: Do it Levy…

Lauded as an ‘incredible fighter’ by his manager, Pep Guardiola, Jesus is revered at the Sky Blues for his work off the ball and other aspects of his game than goalscoring acumen – including a tireless work rate (mancity.com).

He is prolific at finding the net too, however, having scored 103 career goals in total across his spells at both City and Palmeiras.

Valued at around £54 million by Transfermarkt, Levy could feasibly bypass a fee entirely if he was included in a swap deal for Kane.

The Englishman would undoubtedly be a huge loss for the club, but Jesus is arguably a capable alternative if plenty of cash comes Spurs’ way as part of the deal as well.

In other news: Negotiations now underway for this ‘exciting’ Spurs youngster, he wants to leave…find out more here.

Cleber explica reserva no Hamburgo e vê 'adaptação tranquila' no Santos

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Entre os três reforços contratados pelo Santos para a próxima temporada, o nome do zagueiro Cleber é, sem dúvidas, quem mais agradou à torcida alvinegra. Prova disso é que, mesmo de madrugada, um grupo de torcedores foi ao aeroporto receber com festa o defensor. O jogador desembarcou em São Paulo na manhã da última quinta-feira.

Entre fotos e abraços com os torcedores no caminho para o carro no Terminal 3 de Guarulhos, Cleber encontrou tempo para atender a reportagem do LANCE!. Surpreso pela presença dos torcedores e empolgado com o novo desafio na carreira, o zagueiro disse não entender a falta de oportunidades no Hamburgo, mas garante que estará em plenas condições físicas na pré-temporada.

– Não joguei os últimos três jogos da Bundesliga. Não estava jogando, infelizmente, por algumas questões privadas do clube, do treinador. Eu não sei porque. E o treinador que escolhe, mas eu estava sempre disponível. A Adaptação vai ser rápida aqui, é só ficar tranquilo, treinar duas ou três semanas e já era – explicou o zagueiro.

Determinado a deixar a Alemanha e retornar ao futebol brasileiro, Cleber teve a oportunidade de fechar com o Atlético-MG em vez de transferir-se à Vila Belmiro. Mesmo com uma proposta financeiramente mais vantajosa do Galo, o zagueiro de 26 anos ignorou o dinheiro e preferiu a oportunidade de atuar com Dorival Júnior.

Apesar do pesado investimento feito pelo Santos, que desembolsou cerca de R$ 7,4 milhões em sua contratação, Cleber prega humildade e não se vê com o status de titular. O primeiro passo é trabalhar e buscar entrosamento com os companheiros. A concorrência com David Braz, Noguera e Lucas Veríssimo, enquanto Luiz Felipe e Gustavo Henrique se recuperam de lesão, será sadia.

– Ninguém assina contrato para vir como titular. Precisa trabalhar, e vou trabalhar com meus companheiros. Espero chegar tranquilo, me entrosar o mais rápido possível para que possamos todos juntos ajudar o Santos.

Se a última temporada na Alemanha não deixará saudades, o zagueiro chega com rótulo de “cascudo”, característica que a diretoria gosta e procura para a Libertadores. O tempo justificará as escolhas de Santos e Cleber.

Confira um bate-bola exclusivo com o novo zagueiro do Santos:

Estava esperando essa recepção de alguns torcedores?
Para mim, é um clima legal, clima diferente. Estou feliz por mais uma vez sentir esse clima maravilhoso do Brasil, com essa torcida me recebendo dessa maneira na minha chegada. Estou muito feliz, muito contente e espero poder responder dentro de campo, fazer meu trabalho e fazer com que tudo aconteça da melhor maneira possível aqui no Santos.

Você teve papel fundamental nas negociações, até mesmo participando em reuniões. O que te motivou a deixar o Hamburgo?
Eu tinha interesse muito grande em sair do clube, acho que não estávamos em um momento muito bom. Algumas coisas privadas aconteceram, mas agora é focar nisso aí no Santos. Estou muito feliz de vir para cá, um grande clube que abriu as portas para mim, me deu uma oportunidade muito boa e agora tenho que fazer meu trabalho.

Como será para você trabalhar com o Dorival? Ele pede sua contratação desde o começo do ano.
Para mim vai ser maravilhoso. Saber que um treinador como Dorival cogita minha presença no time… Estou aqui para somar e espero que tudo isso dê certo e que eu possa corresponder às palavras dele. Espero ajudar ele da melhor maneira possível, não só ele como o clube todo também.

Você teve proposta mais vantajosa financeiramente do Atlético-MG. O que pesou na sua escolha?
Tem esse lado financeiro e essas coisas, mas a gente vê mais pelo carinho, pela torcida, pelo ambiente do clube, pelo clima bom. Então achei melhor, por mim e por ter minha família perto, vir para o Santos. Acho que isso é uma referência para mim, um clube que tem uma história maravilhosa. Tem proposta, mas preferi vir para cá, vir para o Santos. Agora é fazer com que dê certo.

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موعد مباراة الزمالك القادمة أمام الجونة في الدوري المصري

يستعد الزمالك لمواجهة الجونة في إطار منافسات الجولة الثانية عشر من بطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز.

وفاز الزمالك على فيوتشر بثلاثية مقابل هدفين في المباراة المؤجلة من الجولة العاشرة ببطولة الدوري التي أقيمت اليوم على أرضية ملعب استاد القاهرة.

وقاد الزمالك فنيًا اليوم أسامة نبيه الذي تولى منصب المدرب العام، خلال الأسبوع الحالي بعد خسارة الفريق من الوداد المغربي بثلاثة أهداف مقابل هدف في الجولة الثاثة من منافسات دور المجموعات ببطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا.

طالع أيضًا.. فيديو | قرار الحنفي يثير الجدل في مباراة الزمالك وفيوتشر.. بسبب الفار

ومن المنتظر أن يعلن مجلس إدارة نادي الزمالك برئاسة مرتضى منصور خلال الأيام القليلة المقبلة عن تعيين جهاز فني جديد بعد فسخ عقد الفرنسي باتريس كارتيرون. أهداف مباراة الزمالك وفيوتشر (3-2) في الدوري

موعد مباراة الزمالك القادمة في الدوري

تقام مباراة الزمالك والجونة على ملعب استاد القاهرة يوم الإثنين المقبل الموافق 7 مارس 2022، في تمام الساعة الثامنة مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة والتاسعة مساءً بتوقيت السعودية.

طالع أيضًا.. ترتيب الدوري المصري الممتاز بعد فوز الزمالك على فيوتشر

ويحتل الزمالك المركز الثالث في جدول ترتيب الدوري برصيد 22 نقطة، فيما يقبع الجونة بالمرتبة العاشرة بـ14 نقطة.

Palace must land Leipzig’s Hwang Hee-chan

Crystal Palace could land a dream partner for Wilfried Zaha in RB Leipzig’s Hwang Hee-chan.

What’s the story?

According to recent reports from The Telegraph, Roy Hodgson’s side have their sights set on signing the South Korea forward this summer, but are set to face significant competition from the likes of fellow Premier League outfit West Ham.

Imagine him and Zaha

An article on Bundesliga.com raved about his Roberto Firmino-esque ability to be the sole striker or having players alongside him, and that should be music to the ears of Zaha.

It said: “Hwang is not dissimilar to Liverpool’s former Hoffenheim striker Firmino. Happy leading the line as part of either a duo or a front three, Leipzig’s first summer signing likes to get on the ball and has a trick or two up his sleeve to shake off a defender.

“Comfortable with both feet, with the strength to hold off an opponent and the pace to exploit space, he could cause problems for many a Bundesliga defence – just like Brazil international Firmino did before him.”

Meanwhile, former Salzburg boss Peter Zeidler added: “He’s exceptional, has a brutal dynamism. I’ve rarely seen anything like it.”

With 63 goals and 41 assists over his career thus far, Hwang has proven before that he can be effective at both finding the net himself and setting up his teammates to score.

What Zaha desperately needs at Selhurst Park is someone who can really ease both the goal-scoring and creative burden on his shoulders – once again, he tops the charts for the Eagles in terms of most goal contributions this season.

Having Hwang in the team alongside him would give him someone to both feed and combine with, and that could prove to be the kind of lethal strike duo which gives Palace a much-needed cutting edge outside of just relying on Zaha to conjure a bit of magic.

Hwang is everything that Palace need, and he is someone Steve Parish should be looking to land this summer.

In other news, read more on the latest twist in the reported search for Hodgson’s successor at Selhurst Park.

4 متنافسين على جائزة أفضل لاعب في دور الـ16 من دوري أبطال أوروبا

أعلن الاتحاد الأوروبي لكرة القدم “يويفا” عن قائمة اللاعبين المرشحين لجائزة أفضل لاعب، بعدما أقيمت 4 مباريات مثيرة وممتعة من منافسات الذهاب لدور الـ16 بدوري أبطال أوروبا، يومي الثلاثاء والأربعاء.

وفاز باريس سان جيرمان على ريال مدريد بهدف دون رد في ملعب “حديقة الأمراء” في الدقيقة الأخيرة عن طريق كيليان مبابي، واكتسح مانشستر سيتي نظيره سبورتنج لشبونة بخمسة أهداف دون رد، ليلة الثلاثاء.

وإنتر ميلان تعرض للهزيمة أمام ليفربول على ملعب “جوزيبي مياتزا” بهدفين دون رد، وتعادل بايرن ميونخ أمام سالزبورج بهدف لمثله قبل إطلاق صافرة النهاية. المرشحون لجائزة أفضل لاعب

كيليان مبابي (باريس سان جيرمان): سجل هدف الفوز، وبلغ مجموع محاولاته على المرمى 7 محالاوت، السرعة القصوى: 33.8 كم/ ساعة.

فيرجيل فان دايك (ليفربول): بلغت دقة تمريراته 90%، السرعة القصوى: 32.6 كم/ساعة، استرجاع الكرات:9.

كامارا (سالزبورج): دقة تمرير: 74%، المسافة المقطوعة 11.8 كم، السرعة القصوى: 29.2 كم/ساعة.

برناردو سيلفا (مانشستر سيتي): سجل هدفين، وصنع هدفًا، المسافة المقطوعة: 11.34 كم.

Roy Keane unconvinced he’ll get Celtic job

When Celtic finally announce who will sit in the Parkhead dugout next season, Bhoys supporters will surely breathe a huge sigh of relief.

After Neil Lennon left his role as manager the Hoops have found it incredibly difficult to find his successor.

That being said, they’ve not had any shortage of suitors.

What’s the word?

The first name to really emerge as a serious candidate to take on the role was Roy Keane.

The Manchester United legend had a brief stint as a player in Glasgow but after ten years away from management, it certainly raised eyebrows that he was in the frame.

Celtic were in talks with the Irishman and reportedly even held an interview with him. However, just a few days after that development it came to light that Keane was now unlikely to land the job.

Indeed, that’s what the television pundit is now telling his friends.

The Sun on Sunday (18.04.21, pg. 67) revealed last weekend that Keane has told friends that his hopes of landing the job have faded.

According to the report, there is a split opinion amongst the Hoops hierarchy over the former midfielder.

Good news

This is a piece of news that could come as a great source of happiness to Celtic supporters.

Of course, it means the Bhoys will have to step up their search elsewhere but it stops the board from appointing a man who the fans weren’t keen on seeing at Parkhead.

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When the news first broke that he could succeed Lennon, Celtic podcaster Paul John Dykes said: “That seems to have gone down like a lead balloon amongst the Celtic support today when we were talking about that on A Celtic State of Mind.”

Thus, the opinion from the man himself that he won’t get the job should come as music to the ears of the Green Brigade.

It’s certainly understandable why they wouldn’t want him.

The 49-year-old hasn’t managed for the best part of ten years and his record is hardly jaw-dropping. He may have earned promotion from the Championship to the Premier League with Sunderland but that’s the only inspirational point of note from his days as a number 1.

Keane only won 42% of his matches while in charge of the Black Cats but his record was even worse with Ipswich. The Irishman won just 34.6% of the games he took charge of while at Portman Road.

Celtic might be in the process of being played around by Eddie Howe but they were right to swerve Keane.

AND in other news, Director of Football makes big Celtic manager claim, Desmond won’t be happy…

لابورتا يعلن موعد تقديم أوباميانج في برشلونة ويصرح: موقف ديمبلي ليس جيدًا

كشف رئيس نادي برشلونة، خوان لابورتا، موعد تقديم مهاجم الفريق الأول لكرة القدم الجديد المحتمل، بيير إيمريك أوباميانج، رسميًا في قلعة “كامب نو”.

وانتهى سوق الانتقالات الشتوي يوم أمس، الإثنين 31 يناير 2022، وبحسب الصحافة الكتالونية نجح برشلونة في حسم الصفقة بعد فسخ تعاقد أوباميانج مع آرسنال والانضمام مجانًا إلى البلاوجرانا.

اقرأ أيضًا.. برشلونة يُعلن إصابة مدافعه قبل مواجهة أتلتيكو مدريد في الدوري الإسباني

وعلق لابورتا على صفقة أوباميانج، وقال في تصريحات في مؤتمره الصحفي اليوم: “بالأمس، انتهى الميركاتو الشتوي ونجحنا في التعاقد مع بعض الصفقات المميزة لتدعيم الفريق الأول”.

وتابع: “في نهاية الأسبوع الحالي، من المحتمل أن يتم تقديم أوباميانج أمام الإعلام بعد أن سجلنا أوراقه قبل دقيقة واحدة من غلق سوق الانتقالات في منتصف الليل”.

وعن موقف ديمبلي: “عرضنا التجديد بمبلغ جيد على عثمان، لكن لم ننجح في التوصل لاتفاق لأسباب مادية، أراد المزيد”.

وأضاف: “لقد أبلغناه بوجود عرضين للرحيل عن النادي، كان الأخير من الدوري الإنجليزي، في النهاية، لم يرغب ديمبلي في الرحيل وهذا الموقف ليس جيدًا لأحد”.

وأتم تصريحاته: “نعتقد أن هذا يرجع لوجود اتفاق بينه وبين نادٍ آخر، وسنعمل من أجل مصلحة نادي برشلونة”.

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