Tottenham Hotspur: Signing Kalidou Koulibaly could help Japhet Tanganga in the long run [Opinion]

According to Il Mattino, Tottenham are keen to sign Kalidou Koulibaly in the summer. 

The Italian outlet claims that the Lilywhites are among a number of suitors eyeing up a move for the Napoli defender in the upcoming transfer window. Gianluca di Marzio previously told Sky Sports that Spurs are interested in Koulibaly and revealed that Daniel Levy has a close connection to the player’s representatives.

Understandably, this latest development could benefit Japhet Tanganga.

It is fair to say that Koulibaly has been linked with the majority of Europe’s biggest clubs at some point. The 28-year-old has emerged as one of the best defenders in the world, making 15 appearances in Serie A for Gennaro Gattuso’s side this season and starring in six games in the Champions League – attempting 2.2 tackles per game, averaging 1.5 interceptions and completing a whopping 5.2 clearances on average in the European competition (WhoScored).

Jose Mourinho is in the hunt for a new centre-back as he needs to fix his team’s defensive frailties. Spurs have shockingly conceded more goals in the Premier League than Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United so far.

However, Tanganga has been one of the few success stories in a difficult season for the club. The 21-year-old has played in a variety of different positions across the back line and impressed the manager in his debut against Liverpool. Nonetheless, the north London club are pursuing the Senegalese defender with great intent.

While there is no doubt that Tanganga should save the club millions in the future, he is still at the early stages of his career and could pick up valuable tips and tricks from the Senegal international.

Indeed, Koulibaly’s experience at the top levels of the game could make a massive difference when Spurs resume their hunt for silverware next season. He could even act as a mentor to the young Englishman on and off the pitch.

The usually watertight defence of Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld have struggled to convince the critics this season and, with Vertonghen seemingly heading out the door, there is room for another experienced centre-back to take his place.

However, the report adds that Koulibaly has also attracted the attention of Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool and it is unlikely that Mourinho will be able to afford his hefty £50m valuation due to the economic uncertainty surrounding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Tottenham fans, should Daniel Levy splash the cash to sign Kalidou Koulibaly in the summer? Let us know down below!

اتحاد الكرة يبلغ الأهلي بمواعيد مبارياته في كأس مصر

تلقى النادي الأهلي خطابا رسميًا من اتحاد الكرة المصري بمواعيد المباريات المتبقية في مسابقة كأس مصر لموسم 2020-2021.

وحدد اتحاد الكرة يوم 25 سبتمبر الجاري موعدا لمواجهة الأهلي أمام انبي في دور الـ16 في تمام الثامنة مساء على استاد الإسكندرية.

كما أكد اتحاد الكرة في خطابه علي أن الأهلي حال تخطيه عقبة انبي في دور الـ16 سيواجه الفائز من سموحة وبيراميدز في دور الـ 8 يوم 29 من الشهر الجاري علي ستاد السويس الجديد.

طالع أيضا.. اتحاد الكرة يبلغ الأهلي بموعد مباراة السوبر المصري أمام طلائع الجيش

وحال تخطي الأهلي دور الـ8 سيكون على موعد مع مباراة الدور قبل النهائي يوم 3 أكتوبر المقبل أمام بتروجت.

وأكد خطاب اتحاد الكرة علي إقامة المباراة النهائية لمسابقة كأس مصر يوم 19 أكتوبر المقبل على استاد الجيش ببرج العرب.

Botafogo anuncia renovação de contrato de Mateo Ponte

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O Botafogo anunciou nesta terça-feira (16) a renovação do contatro de Mateo Ponte. O lateral-direito assina com o Glorioso até julho de 2028, conforme antecipado pela apuração do Lance!. O vínculo anterior ia até 2026 e foi estendido por mais dois anos.

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➡️ Botafogo confirma grave lesão de Neto; veja tempo de recuperação

Por meio das redes sociais, o clube informou a extensão do contrato e celebrou a sequência do uruguaio na equipe.

— Botafogo acerta novo vínculo com Mateo Ponte, defensor uruguaio do Fogão, válido até 31 de julho de 2028. Que a nossa caminhada siga com muita garra, energia, boas atuações e vitórias, representando cada vez mais o torcedor botafoguense dentro de campo! SIIII, MATEO! — escreveu o Glorioso.

Em entrevista à “Botafogo TV”, Ponte comemorou a renovação e dedicou a oportunidade ao elenco alvinegro.

— Muito feliz por essa renovação. Uma conquista minha, como jogador, mas também do grupo, dessa família, porque são eles que estão no dia a dia comigo, me ajudando a crescer como pessoa e como jogador. Muito feliz de ficar até 2028 aqui em casa, no Nilton, no CT, e estar com toda a torcida e o Botafogo.

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Mateo Ponte atualmente é opção ao técnico Davide Ancelotti no elenco Alvinegro, que tem Vitinho como titular. O jogador esteve recentemente no 11 inicial, no empate por 1 a 1 com o Vasco, no Nilton Santos, pela fase quartas de final da Copa do Brasil – o Cruz-Maltino avançou nos pênaltis.

Contratado em agosto de 2023 após destaque pelo Danúbio e na campanha do título do Uruguai na Copa do Mundo Sub-20, Ponte custou 2 milhões de dólares (R$ 9,4 milhões na cotação da época) pelo negócio. O camisa quatro soma 71 jogos, com quatro gols marcados e duas assistências – na atual temporada, são 30 aparições e um tento anotado.

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مبابي لزملائه في باريس جيرمان: سينتهي بي المطاف مع ريال مدريد

كشف الصحفي الإيطالي الموثوق، فابريزيو رومانو، بشبكة “سكاي سبورتس” العالمية، عن رسالة الفرنسي، كيليان مبابي، لزملائه في غرفة خلع ملابس باريس سان جيرمان، حيث أكد لهم أنه سينضم إلى ريال مدريد.

مبابي هدف ريال مدريد، مُنذ عامين، وحاول النادي الملكي، التعاقد معه في الصيف المُنصرم، وقدم أكثر من عرض لضمه، ولكن النادي الباريسي رفض رحيله بشتى الطرق.

ونقلت صحيفة “موندو ديبورتيفو” الإسبانية، تصريحات لـ رومانو من خلال قناته على منصة “YouTube”، حيث أوضح أن مبابي أكد لزملائه أنه سينضم إلى ريال مدريد.

اقرأ أيضًا.. رئيس أتلتيكو: كنت أتمنى قدوم مبابي لريال مدريد!

وقال رومانو: “في الأسبوع الأخير من أغسطس، قبل إغلاق السوق، أخبر مبابي في غرفة ملابس باريس سان جيرمان، أحد زملاءه حول وجهته”.

وأضاف: “لقد قال له، سألعب لريال مدريد، لا أعرف ما إذا كان هذا الصيف أو الصيف المُقبل، ولكنني سألعب لريال مدريد”.

يُذكر أن ينتهي عقد مبابي الحالي مع باريس سان جيرمان في يونيو 2022، ويسعى النادي الفرنسي للحصول على توقيع اللاعب للاستمرار لسنوات أخرى وغلق جميع الطرق أمام ريال مدريد لضم الفرنسي.

Mason Greenwood – Profile

Name: Mason Greenwood

Club: Manchester United

Date of Birth: 1 October 2001

Position: Centre-forward

Mason Greenwood – his career so far

By now, Mason Greenwood is a well-known quantity at Manchester United and if the early signs are anything to go by at all, soon the whole footballing world should become quite familiar with his name.

The 18-year-old centre-forward is still only getting started with his career and yet, it seems that he’s already destined for greatness, such is the extent of his talent and potential. His first footballing steps, however, were made in Man United’s academy, which he joined at the age of six, training and developing in Halifax.

His progress through the youth ranks was quite swift and by the beginning of the 2017/18 season, Greenwood was already on the doorstep of the Red Devils’ U18 squad. This was quite impressive, especially since he was still a schoolboy registered with the U16s and yet he managed to end the campaign as the Premier League North’s top-scorer.

All of that success was soon followed up with a call-up to the senior team’s pre-season tour and after blistering starts with both the U18s and U19s in the UEFA Youth Cup, he was rewarded with his first professional contract in October that same year.

Of course, there would still be hurdles to jump over before he could be considered a fully-fledged first-team player and as a whole, Greenwood played a total of 34 games for the U18 squad, netting 34 goals and eight assists while his shorter stay with the U23s was marked with eight games, five goals and two assists.

After sitting on the bench for one of the senior games, the now 18-year-old centre-forward would finally get his debut at the Parc des Princes in Man United’s second leg of a knockout Champions League tie with Paris Saint-Germain in March 2019. His first start came in the final game of the Premier League season against Cardiff City at Old Trafford.

But he came a long way since his bow with the first-team, already tallying 40 games under his belt and scoring a total of 12 goals and assisting another four in the process as well.

Needless to say, he is one for the future and the Red Devils are extremely lucky to have him in their ranks.

Transfer latest

It’s pretty safe to say that Greenwood is not going anywhere for the foreseeable future. He is already a far too important piece of the Man United puzzle to be even considering the possibility of leaving Old Trafford.

Not only that but some recent transfer rumours suggest that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is even scrapping the potential signing of Harry Kane because it could harm Greenwood’s development. That is some huge Manchester United news for the fans right there.

On a similar note, the youngster has been so widely praised in the media in recent times that it wouldn’t really surprise to see other top teams and various transfer news start to appear in the conversation as we approach the summer transfer window.

But as things currently stand, Greenwood is staying at Man United and there are really no two ways about it.

Player profile

Earlier in his career, Greenwood was usually deployed as the no.10, slotting right behind the centre-forward and often being the link between the middle and the final thirds of the pitch. But over the years, his game has evolved and the young gem is now more of a striker himself.

What immediately catches the eye is his ability to play with both feet and his exceptional movement across the final third and especially inside the box, where he is adept and creating and exploiting space for both himself and his teammates.

And since he is versatile enough and possesses the pace and good technical abilities, he’s also been known to shift out wide to the right side at Man United. But even so, he often drifts back centrally and pins down the defenders during the offensive phase.

While he can use his speed to beat opponents in a direct 1v1 confrontation, he often uses it to exploit free pockets of space across the pitch. His intelligent movement and positioning, paired up with lethality and technique, make him an incredibly difficult player to mark and a huge asset to his team.

No centenário da Vila Belmiro, Santos pode igualar marca histórica

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Que o Santos sempre se fez valer da força da Vila Belmiro para pressionar os adversários e conquistar os resultados positivos todo sabem. Mas após a chegada do técnico Dorival Júnior, em julho de 2015, o Peixe tem se aproveitado de forma ainda mais eficiente do apoio de sua torcida.

A reestreia de Dorival em 2015 foi na vitória por 3 a 0 sobre o Figueirense, com o time ainda na zona do rebaixamento no Brasileirão, resultado que deu início à sequência de 23 jogos de invencibilidade no local: 20 vitórias e três empates.

Contra o Audax, no domingo, o Peixe e o próprio técnico podem atingir uma marca histórica. Com uma vitória, o clube iguala a décima maior sequência invicta da história do Estádio Urbano Caldeira.

De acordo com o Almanaque do Santos, entre agosto de 1962 e novembro de 1963, o Peixe conseguiu uma sequência de 21 vitórias e três empates, feito igualável para o time de Dorival já no domingo.

Caso alcance a histórica marca do time de Pelé & Cia., o atual elenco pode fazer uma “homenagem” para a Vila Belmiro, que completa em outubro deste ano cem anos de sua partida inaugural, em jogo do Peixe contra o Clube Atlético Ypiranga, pelo Paulista de 1916.

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Traduzindo em números, o percentual nesta sequência do Santos, comandada por Dorival, dentro do estádio mais antigo da elite do futebol brasileiro é de 91, 3% de aproveitamento dos pontos disputados.

Não à toa, comissão técnica e jogadores reclamam publicamente a cada mando de jogo que a diretoria do clube transfere para a capital.

Apesar da renda de bilheteria imensamente inferior aos principais rivais e em negociações pela construção de um novo estádio, o Alvinegro ainda tem na Vila Belmiro sua maior fonte de energia.

Confira abaixo as maiores sequências de invencibilidade na Vila:

35 partidas – 29 vitórias – 1929/1930
34 partidas – 32 vitórias – 1958/1959
32 partidas – 25 vitórias – 1966/1968
32 partidas – 18 vitórias – 1986/1988
29 partidas – 24 vitórias – 1956
29 partidas – 16 vitórias – 2012/2013
28 partidas – 21 vitórias – 1993/1994
26 partidas – 15 vitórias – 1990
25 partidas – 19 vitórias – 1980/1981
24 partidas – 21 vitórias – 1962/1963
23 partidas – 20 vitórias – 2015/2016

Tottenham Hotspur: Whelan believes Pochettino prodigy would be a ‘great signing’ amid interest from Leeds

Noel Whelan insists Tottenham defender Juan Foyth would be a ‘great signing’ for Leeds United. 

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Leeds United striker believes Foyth has vital experience in the Premier League which could make a massive difference.

Last month, the outlet revealed Leeds’ director of football Victor Orta is monitoring the 22-year-old, and Spurs are keen to get rid of him in the transfer market.

Ole claimed last week that the youngster has agreed personal terms with the Peacocks ahead of a season-long loan for next season.

Whelan told football writer Dylan Childs “it is really important we get him in early so he can have somewhat of a preseason with the squad.

“Bielsa had a good relationship with Pochettino at Tottenham as well as Pep Guardiola at Manchester City so that deal was always on the cards.

“He never made it any secret that he was interested in that player but he was needed at Tottenham during that spell.

“Now Pochettino has gone and Mourinho has come in, he is not wanted.

“It would be a great signing. An Argentina international at a great age and he knows what the Premier League is all about. It would be a shrewd bit of business if they can get it done now.

“It would be one body in place for next season if we cannot lure Ben White back to Leeds.”

It is difficult to disagree with Whelan on this one, as a move to Elland Road would be beneficial for all parties involved.

Ever since he arrived at White Hart Lane in 2017, Foyth was considered a prodigy of Mauricio Pochettino, but he has now fallen out of favour with Pochettino’s successor.

He has only played seven times all season, including one sole appearance in the Premier League, and finds himself below the likes of Davinson Sanchez, Eric Dier and Toby Alderweireld in the pecking order.

Although it is fair to say Foyth has struggled this season, he is clearly an experienced professional, and he impressed Jose Mourinho with his performance during the 3-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

Moreover, Bielsa has a history of nurturing talent, as he has arguably transformed the Whites by giving young players like Kalvin Phillips plenty of opportunities.

Reports from Argentina suggest Foyth is on his way out the door on a short-term loan, and this could work in Mourinho’s favour, as Tottenham will no doubt benefit if his older compatriot can develop him into a top-class defender.

Tottenham fans, do you think Juan Foyth should move to Elland Road? Let us know down below!

كلوب: كان علينا تسجيل سبعة أهداف أمام ليدز.. والجماهير حاولت إزعاج ساديو ماني

أثنى مدرب فريق ليفربول يورجن كلوب على السنغالي ساديو ماني بعد أدائه في مباراة اليوم، ضد فريق ليدز يونايتد في بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

وتلاقى الفريقان في إطار منافسات الجولة الرابعة من الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، حيث فاز ليفربول بثلاثة أهداف دون رد.

وتمكن ساديو ماني من تسجيل الهدف الثالث لصالح ليفربول، وذلك في الدقيقة الثانية من الوقت المحتسب بدلَا من الضائع للشوط الثاني. هدف ماني أمام ليدز يونايتد

وقال كلوب في تصريحات نشرتها شبكة “بي بي سي” العالمية: “فابينيو لاعب رائع بالنظر إلى التحديات التي فاز بها، لقد قدمنا أداءً جيدًا اليوم في العديد من المراكز”.

وأضاف: “لعب ساديو ماني مباراة استثنائية، لقد أرادت الجماهير إزعاجه ومضايقته، ولكنه نجح في الحفاظ على هدوئه، وسجل الهدف”.

وواصل: “لقد كنا جيدين حقًا، لعبنا كرة قدم في أفضل حالاتنا، وكان يجب أن نحصل على المزيد بناءً على ما قدمناه ولعبناه الليلة”.

وأردف: “في النهاية 3-0 نتيجة ممتازة، نحن جشعون وأنا أقف هنا وأقول إنه كان يجب أن نحصل على 5 أو 6 أو 7 أهداف، كرة القدم التي لعبناها كانت استثنائية”.

Jorginho valoriza vitória do Vasco contra o Remo: 'Extremamente difícil'

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No primeiro jogo pela tour no Norte do Brasil desta semana, o Vasco derrotou o Remo na noite desta quarta-feira por 1 a 0 – válido pela ida da primeira fase da Copa do Brasil. O técnico Jorginho valorizou o resultado, principalmente por ter sido fora de casa – estádio do Mangueirão, em Belém, no Pará. A volta está marcada para o dia 27, no Rio de Janeiro, e o Vasco tem a vantagem do empate.

– A gente não pensava que seria tão diferente disso, para ganhar do Remo aqui tem que sofrer, até tentamos depois… O Henrique já estava sentindo câimbras e foi no limite. O Thalles entrou muito bem. Eu não queria recuar o time, o Jorge Henrique falou que podia jogar de lateral-esquerdo. Essa entrega dos jogadores. Jogar contra o Remo aqui é extremamente difícil – afirmou antes de completar sobre Yago Pikachu:

– Todo mundo sabe que o Yago é lateral. Mas tem o Madson, então ele vai ter que trabalhar para brigar por essa vaga. Ele é um jogador versátil, e é bom contar com um jogador com essas características. Jogou bem. Quase fez um gol no fim do primeiro tempo. Mas não está com ritmo de jogo, não vem jogando de titular.

O Vasco segue de Belém para Manaus, no Amazonas, nesta quinta-feira, onde fica até segunda-feira na tour pelo Norte do país. No domingo, decide a Taça Guanabara diante do Fluminense na Arena da Amazônia.

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Total Duds: Liverpool lost 68.5% of original fee paid for mega flop Alberto Aquilani

This article forms part of our Total Duds feature series, which is where Football Transfer Tavern takes a look at how a player has fared since being signed or sold, using statistical figures and statements from pundits to prove how bad a deal the club got.

Liverpool’s rich history and recent run of success can often distort what a rollercoaster of a ride it’s been. The positive signings and season-defining moments can make a lot of people forget just how much the Reds have struggled in the past.

Rafa Benitez had just let one of the side’s best players leave in a £30million move to Real Madrid. An influential midfielder who helped Liverpool reach the dizzying heights of their 2005 Champions League win and 2006 FA Cup success. Steven Gerrard and Co needed someone of similar calibre to fill the void in midfield.

It would be a tall ask and, certainly in hindsight, one Benitez would not be able to deliver on.

Alberto Aquilani was welcomed to the club in the summer of 2009, after Liverpool agreed a £20m fee with Roma. The Italian’s stats weren’t spellbinding during his time in the capital, but he had the promise to contribute to the Reds’ engine room. However, nothing could’ve been further from reality.

In the three years he was a Liverpool player, Aquilani made just 28 appearances and spent the rest of his time out on loan. He missed the opening eight matches of the Premier League in the 2009/10 season with an ankle injury sustained in Italy.

The midfielder managed to muster up a measly two goals in his 28 matches played across all competitions for the Reds, with just six assists to top that off (via Transfermarkt). Off the back of his debut season, he was sent out on loan twice before Fiorentina decided to take him off Liverpool’s hands permanently.

Aquilani moved back to Italy in a €7m (£6.3m) transfer to Fiorentina, where he made more of an impact, but didn’t set the league alight.

Ultimately, Liverpool saw a huge 68.5% loss on what they originally forked out for the midfield man. A massive deficit which has no doubt created a sense of wariness for the club as they approach future deals.

How would you describe Alberto Aquilani’s time at Anfield? Join the conversation in the comments below…

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