Wolverhampton Wanderers have been linked to a former Premier League gem, as Julen Lopetegui aims to bolster his side on a budget this transfer window.

It’s set to be a busy break for Wolves, who have been linked to both potential incomings and outgoings, as the Spaniard gets his first taste of a summer frenzy at Molineux.

The latest link could act as a candidate to replace one star departing the Midlands, in a move that could be cost-effective and strengthen the options going forward.

What’s the latest on Nathan Redmond to Wolves?

As reported by Turkish outlet Hurriyet – relayed by Sport Witness – Wolves have emerged as a club interested in Besiktas winger Nathan Redmond.

The report claims that despite wanting to keep the forward, the Turkish giants may lose the soon-to-be out-of-contract player, with Burnley and Wolves having ‘made offers’.

Wolves could land themselves a bargain by obtaining the 29-year-old in a free deal, with the apex of his expected transfer value sitting at just below £7m.

What could Nathan Redmon bring to Wolves?

The former Southampton and Norwich City ace made the move to the Super Lig last summer following the expiration of his contract on the south coast.

In 25 league appearances for Besiktas, the Englishman has contributed to ten goals, scoring five and assisting five, marking himself as one of the club’s best performers in maintaining an average match rating of 7.04, via Sofascore.

Lauded as “explosive” by journalist Sam Tighe, the 29-year-old could be a strong addition to Lopetegui’s plans in the task to replace the departing Adama Traore.

The £40k-per-week winger has all the skills to act as a dynamic wide player in the Spaniard’s side, as highlighted by his 1.5 successful dribbles per game along with his goal-scoring and creative attributes.

Like Traore, Redmond has strengths in possession, as highlighted by WhoScored who list his ability to hold on to the ball as a strong attribute.

Praised as a “machine” by football impressionist Darren Farley, the Spaniard has been unstoppable in isolated wide areas when playing for Wolves over the years, however, his 1v1 efforts are replaceable.

In a total of 157 Premier League appearances for the Old Gold, the 27-year-old scored just ten goals over the span of five seasons, via Transfermarkt, showing his inability to translate his power in dribbling to great effect in the final third.

Redmond could be a strong suitor for Wolves, having scored 28 goals in his Premier League career representing both the Saints and the Canaries.

When comparing the Besiktas ace’s final season with the Saints to Traore this term via FBref, the Spaniard comes out on top in terms of progressive carries, however stalls in the final third, with Redmond averaging 3.58 shot-creating actions to his 2.65 per 90.

What Wolves require is goals, having ended the campaign as the league’s lowest scorers with just 31 in 38 games, and by adding Redmond to the scene to replace the departing Traore, Molineux may get more from wide scenarios in the final third.

AB de Villiers, who missed the IPL 2017 season opener with a back injury, is a doubtful starter for Royal Challengers’ second match as well

Deivarayan Muthu in Bengaluru06-Apr-2017AB de Villiers, who missed the IPL 2017 season opener with a back injury, is a doubtful starter for Royal Challengers Bangalore’s second match against Delhi Daredevils in Bengaluru on Saturday as well. De Villiers said the franchise will take a call on his fitness after a training session on Thursday. He also confirmed that he will not keep wicket this season.De Villiers was initially set to captain RCB while full-time captain Virat Kohli recovers from a shoulder injury, but then he had to pull out of the final of the Momentum Cup, South Africa’s premier domestic one-day tournament, last Friday.”Even though I’m very very keen to get on the field, I’ll make sure that I’m 100% fit,” de Villiers said on Thursday. “Because, if you go on the park and you’re 90%, you might be out for longer anyway. It doesn’t make sense. I am going to test it [the back] out this afternoon. We’ve got a nets session. I’ll hit a couple of balls, see what it feels like, and then we’ll make a call.”RCB are also missing their regular wicketkeeper KL Rahul due to injury. Maharashtra’s part-time wicketkeeper Kedhar Jadhav – he has kept in 24 matches out of 263 across formats – took the gloves against Sunrisers Hyderabad, but did not look comfortable against either spin or pace. Before the tournament, RCB coach Daniel Vettori had said they might consider de Villiers for the role, but the batsman has said no.”I will definitely not consider wicketkeeping,” de Villiers said. “I’ll miss the next five years if I start keeping again. My back won’t allow that. My back is sore because of all those years of keeping.”Given the number of first-choice players RCB were missing through injury, de Villiers said the team was always going to find the opening game tough. They ended up losing the match by 35 runs, their worst loss in terms of runs since April 2013.”Last night’s game was always going to be difficult,” de Villiers said. “It is the first game of the season. The [Royal Challengers] team that played the final last year and the team that played last night, I think there were about five or six changes. So, it was always going to be difficult to hit the ground running without Virat [Kohli], myself, and KL Rahul, all leaders in their own right. But I have never doubted the skill and the talent of the team. I have no doubt in my mind that we will come back strong from this.”Kohli, like Rahul, was missing due to injuries picked up in the preceding Test series against Australia. De Villiers said he had initially doubted Kohli’s leadership skills, given his public displays of emotion, but was happy with what he saw during India’s extended home Test season.”I think it has been an amazing journey to watch him grow as a leader. I think, at the start, when the people mentioned to me he has leadership qualities and might become a captain one day, I doubted it. I thought he was emotional with his reactions. [Now] I think he has found a way to deal with it. He has showed he has skills with his captaincy and he has taken all the doubters and showed them he can conquer anything.”He did not have the best of series with bat in hand in the last series [against Australia] but what stood out for me was his leadership. He led from the front and that showed. I think that’s the greatest test for a captain – when you don’t do well personally and how you come through as a captain. He came through with flying colours.”

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has been able to bolster his squad with two new additions since joining the club to replace Ange Postecoglou last month.

Odin Thiago Holm and Marco Tilio have come in to complement his options in the middle of the park and out wide.

The Northern Irishman has still well over a month left to make further signings before the deadline passes and one player who has been touted with a possible move to Parkhead is former Hoops star Kieran Tierney.

It was reported by The Scottish Sun at the end of last month that the Arsenal left-back would consider a return to Paradise if an offer came his way.

The defender is currently considering his future at The Emirates and a loan could be on the cards, although his £120k-per-week wages could prove to be a stumbling block unless the Gunners are willing to subsidise them.

Journalist Dean Jones has cast his own doubt over the likelihood of a deal being done but has also stated that it would be a fantastic piece of business if Rodgers can get it over the line.

Speaking to Football FanCast, the reporter said: "I think if Tierney did return to Celtic, he would be the biggest player at the club, and it'd be an unbelievable moment.

"I'm just not sure that they can get to that price point. Newcastle were put off by it, recently. and it doesn't seem like Arsenal are going to budge."

What is the market value of Kieran Tierney?

The Scotland international is valued at €36.4m (£31.1m) by FootballTransfers and left Celtic for a fee of £25m when he moved to Arsenal in the summer of 2019.

The Hoops have never spent £15m or more on one signing in their history and the highest earner at the club is reportedly Callum McGregor on £32k-per-week, significantly less than Tierney's £120k-per-week.

His market value is also considerably ahead of every player in Rodgers' squad as Celtic's most valuable star, as per FootballTransfers, is currently Israel international Liel Abada at €16.9m (£14.4m).

This suggests that the Arsenal ace, who won 11 trophies during his first spell at Parkhead, would come in as the biggest star at the club, certainly in terms of his worth.

He is already a proven Scottish Premiership performer who would be able to hit the ground running in order to make an instant impact on the pitch, rather than arriving as an unknown with no prior experience playing in the country.

Tierney was named as one of the stars of the PFA Team of the Year in three of his last four seasons in Scotland; including the 2015/16, 2016/17, and 2017/18 campaigns.

This suggests that the 26-year-old, who has won the FA Cup during his time in England, was the standout left-back in the country throughout his time in Glasgow, which is another reason why he would be a phenomenal signing as he has showcased his ability to be an outstanding player at that level.

Therefore, Rodgers and the club must work hard to strike an agreement with Arsenal, if the Premier League side are willing to be flexible with the player's wages in a possible loan deal ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.

يلتقي ريال مدريد اليوم الأحد مع أتلتيك بلباو، في إطار مباريات بطولة الدوري الإسباني “الليجا” لموسم 2023-2024.

وتأتي مباراة ريال مدريد وأتلتيك بلباو، بالجولة الثلاثين للدوري الإسباني، على ملعب “سانتياجو برنابيو”.

طالع موعد والقناة الناقلة لمباراة ريال مدريد وأتليتك بلباو اليوم في الدوري الإسباني.. والمعلق

ويغيب عن ريال مدريد لاعبه البرازيلي فينيسيوس جونيور، للإيقاف بعد حصوله على البطاقة الصفراء الخامسة في المباراة السابقة أمام أوساسونا.

سيغيب تيبو كورتوا وديفيد ألابا بسبب التعافي من إصابة الرباط الصليبي، وشهدت القائمة عودة إيدير ميليتاو بعد غياب منذ بداية الموسم تقريبًا بسبب إصابة الرباط الصليبي أيضًا. تشكيل ريال مدريد المتوقع أمام أتلتيك بلباو

حراسة المرمى: لونين.

خط الدفاع: كارفاخال، روديجر، ناتشو، ميندي.

خط الوسط: فالفيردي، تشواميني، توني كروس.

خط الوسط المهاجم: بيلينجهام.

خط الهجوم: إبراهيم دياز، رودريجو.

ويمكنكم مطالعة مواعيد ونتائج جميع المباريات لحظة بلحظة عبر مركز المباريات من هنا.

Arsenal’s interest in Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia is far from a secret, however, news reported this week suggested that the Gunners are leading the pursuit.

Mikel Arteta is flexing his desire to bolster his squad this summer with Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber already set to wear the cannon next season, with the transfer window far from over.

As reported by Football Transfers, Arsenal have won the heart of Lavia, who ‘would prefer’ a move to the Emirates over links to Chelsea and Liverpool, putting the club in a 'good position' to sign the Belgian.

Saints are expected to ask for a fee in the region of £50m for the teenager, who only arrived on the south coast from Manchester City’s academy last summer.

Football Transfers added that a deal between Arsenal and the Belgian is moving slowly due to the movements currently going on in north London, with Rice arriving and Thomas Partey reportedly set to depart. That said, talks have been going 'very well' since they began back in April.

How good is Romeo Lavia?

In a dull season for Southampton, Lavia shone as a shining light in midfield for the Saints, sparking rumours that he will not follow the club to the Championship.

The teenager took his first shot at regular first-team football with a firm grasp, making his presence in the middle of the park known, acting as a monstrous figure sitting ahead of the defence.

Hailed as being a “shining star” by journalist Sam Tighe, the Belgian ranked in the top 4% of midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues in terms of blocks, averaging an impressive 1.90 per 90 to further state his dominance.

For Arsenal, a revamp of the midfield looks destined ahead of the new season, with Granit Xhaka departing and Partey also linked with a move away, the way Arteta’s side will look at the start of the campaign is unpredictable at this moment.

The speculated exits bring positive light in the Gunners’ pursuit of Lavia, who could add significant firepower and a jewel of youth in the Spaniard’s midfield.

It’s already expected that Havertz will be deployed in the middle of the park, making an exciting narrative should the Saints star also arrive at the Emirates, with numbers suggesting that the Belgian could get the best out of the former Chelsea sensation.

To operate as an attacking midfielder, it's imperative to have defensive support in order to balance the flow of the midfield.

Lavia could provide the German with significant cover in ways that Granit Xhaka did last season for Martin Odegaard, highlighted through his 1.02 tackles per 90, as well as providing a competent distribution to set play for the Norwegian, averaging 5.89 progressive passes per 90, via FBref.

The Belgian operated to a similar effect for the Saints as per FBref, averaging 4.13 progressive passes per 90 and excelling defensively with an average of 2.43 tackles and 1.34 interceptions per 90 in the Premier League.

The teenager has strengths in his passing ability and acts as an assured presence when dispatching the ball, making 4.09 passes into the final third per 90 on average last term while maintaining a pass completion rate of 86.2%, via FBref.

Havertz shone in the midfield at Bayer Leverkusen before making the switch to play in a more advanced role for Chelsea, registering 18 goal contributions in the 2019/20 in the Bundesliga.

The 23-year-old had the protection of the likes of Kerem Demirbay that term, who averaged 1.4 tackles per game in the bid to protect the midfield which ultimately allowed those ahead of him to flourish.

Equipping his side with a young player with the capabilities to play a pass and orchestrate the engine room could be a monumental shift in quality for Arteta.

Tottenham Hotspur could tempt Italian giants Inter Milan with a bid to sign midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu this summer, according to reports.

Who are Spurs signing this summer?

The arrival of new manager Ange Postecoglou has also marked the signings of three major players, with Dejan Kulusevski, Guglielmo Vicario and James Maddison joining Spurs in that order.

Kulusevski has put pen to paper on a permanent deal from Juventus, after spending the last 18 months on loan, while both Vicario and Maddison have been signed in this summer transfer window.

Postecoglou, speaking to Tottenham’s official website (via football.london), says the latter duo have a perfect mentality suited to a Spurs team he’s looking to build

“It’s not just about the talent they bring as footballers,” said Postecoglou.

“Both those guys have got it in abundance. I could hear it in their voices when I spoke to them. I had a couple of chats with both of them before we signed them and I knew that they were the right types to bring into the dressing room.”

Manor Solomon, who is joining on a free transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk, is also in London for a medical today as Tottenham close in on a fourth signing.

As the hunt for a new defender continues, with both Micky van de Ven and Edmond Tapsoba heavily linked, there is a surprise claim that Tottenham could move for Calhanoglu from Inter.

That’s according to Inter Live.it, who say Spurs could end up tempting the Champions League finalists with an offer of around £30 million for the Turk.

They add this bid comes “out of nowhere” and to “especially” keep on eye out for Tottenham’s approach.

“Several British companies could, in fact, end up attempting an alleged offensive advance against Calhanoglu at any moment,” wrote the outlet.

“United and Chelsea aside, keep an eye out especially for Tottenham: a club that has set itself the goal of strengthening its midfield and that, out of nowhere, could even end up tempting the Nerazzurri by placing an offer of 35 million euros on the plate.”

What’s been said about Hakan Calhanoglu?

Last season, the 29-year-old averaged Inter’s second-highest performance rating per 90 (7.07), a number only bettered by their star striker Lautaro Martinez (WhoScored).

Over his 33 appearances, Calhanoglu racked up nine goal contributions, three goals and six assists, all while making more key passes per than any other Nerazzurri star (WhoScored).

Journalist Josh Bunting, writing on Twitter last year, also lauded the international attacker’s “absolutely sensational” range of passing.

After his career-best 4 for 47 against New Zealand, JP Duminy said even though the work had been put into his bowling, there weren’t too many opportunities to improve

Firdose Moonda in Wellington16-Mar-2017

Despite JP Duminy taking a career-best 4 for 47, he said offspinner Dane Piedt, who is arriving ahead of the Hamilton Test, should “definitely not” remain in South Africa at his expense. Instead, Duminy intends to keep working on his bowling in the hope that he will finally be able to live up to the allrounder reputation he was developing a few years ago.”It’s something that I have been working on for a period of time and unfortunately I haven’t reaped any rewards, but I guess it comes down to opportunities,” Duminy said. “If you look at recent Test matches, our seam attack coupled with Keshav (Maharaj) have been doing really well. I’ve been getting an odd over here and there so the opportunities haven’t really been there. When you look at a spinner, it’s got to be a big portion of overs that they have to bowl to get success. Today was one of those days when I got an opportunity to carry on.”Although picked for his batting alone, Duminy offered South Africa offspin from the start of his career and was often asked to play a holding role in the early years. He bowled in 11 of his first 14 Tests, once delivering as many of 24 overs – against England in Durban – and had some success. In total, Duminy took 11 wickets in that part of his career albeit at an average of 45.Things became more serious in November 2012, when Duminy was picked as the sole spinner in a South African XI to play a Test in Brisbane but tore his Achilles’ tendon in the match and was out of action for six months. On his return, he bowled with some regularity for South Africa, and delivered a minimum of 11 overs a match in the next ten Tests. Since, however, he has tapered off. He has only bowled more than 10 overs twice in 16 Tests after that and fewer than five overs on eight occasions.In Wellington, Duminy was tasked with bowling 11.3 overs and helped trigger a lower-order collapse in unlikely fashion. Six of New Zealand’s wickets fell to spin on a surface that was seamer-friendly. “It’s probably not a wicket we will think that spinners will dominate on,” he said. “The plan we had to try and get wickets was a good one – to try and bowl a wider line. There wasn’t a lot of purchase for spinners so I thought our tactics were pretty good.”South Africa had some luck – Jimmy Neesham was stumped after striding far out of his crease and BJ Watling was caught off the back pad flap – but Duminy believed that was a result of the pressure the visitors put back on New Zealand after easing off in the second session. “There were periods when they played really well and we were probably guilty of leaking a bit in the middle session. But I thought we brought it back nicely and got some crucial wickets at crucial times,” Duminy said. “There are times in the game when things need to go your way, and fortunately for us it happened that way. But I think it comes down to being consistent in a certain area and with that, things will happen for you. That sort of played out today.”Although South Africa fought back, they found themselves on the back foot after both openers were dismissed in the final period. With “something in the wicket,” Duminy expects his batting will be needed more than his bowling on the second day. “Tomorrow will be a big day in terms of where this Test match goes. There will still be a hint of swing with Southee there so we’re going to have to bat well.”

Manchester United fans have once again made their feelings known about current owners, the Glazer family, protesting outside the club’s Megastore and forcing it to close as the Red Devils launched their 2023/24 home kit.

The kit was unveiled at 9am on Tuesday morning, and fans purposely planned a protest against the current ownership, blocking the entrance to the store in their numbers.

Fans have been unhappy with the Glazer family for a while, resulting in the owners putting the club up for sale. A takeover remains uncompleted at this moment in time, however.

What’s the latest on Manchester United’s potential takeover?

As things stand, a takeover is yet to reach completion, but, according to Manchester Evening News, Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe remain the front-runners to take ownership from the Glazers. It remains to be seen who the current owners would prefer to sell to.

Of course, United fans have been protesting for a while now. Back in 2021, fans protested on the pitch at Old Trafford, forcing the game between Manchester United and Liverpool to be postponed.

Even last season, too, when the Red Devils were winning under Erik ten Hag, Glazer-out chants could still be heard loud and clear.

The Glazer family made a statement back in November, revealing their intentions to sell the club. Avram Glazer and Joel Glazer said, via Sky Sports: “The strength of Manchester United rests on the passion and loyalty of our global community of 1.1 billion fans and followers.

“As we seek to continue building on the club’s history of success, the Board has authorised a thorough evaluation of strategic alternatives.”

You can see how the fans protested outside of the club shop below:

Manchester United fans protest

As far as Manchester United fans are concerned, it seems as though the last thing that they want to do is give the Glazers more money before a potential sale.

As the delays become more and more frustrating, too, this may not be the end of the protests. We’ve seen how the fans can disrupt games a couple of years ago, and with the new season approaching, it’s certainly something to keep an eye on.

On the pitch, Ten Hag will be keen to see a quick resolution so that the club can get on with their summer recruitment ahead of an important campaign coming up.

Newcastle United may consider a move for RB Leipzig star Dominik Szoboszlai if they cannot land James Maddison, Sky Sports presenter Michael Bridge has claimed.

What's the latest on Newcastle's transfers?

The Magpies look set to complete a major signing in AC Milan's Sandro Tonali, and have been linked with a move for James Maddison.

It was previously reported that their budget may be limited this summer as a result of financial fair play restrictions, and this may mean that their move for Tonali prices them out of a deal for the England international.

However, an alternative target to Maddison has been mooted in Szoboszlai, and he could be an option if Newcastle are able to strike a deal whilst keeping in line with FFP.

Speaking on Sky Sports News, Bridge revealed that the Hungarian is an option for Newcastle this summer, and that they have been admirers of the midfielder for some time.

"They are looking for a more creative player, Newcastle United as well but Newcastle United, they've got a value for James Madison as have Tottenham Hotspur," he stated.

"If they do walk away, if they decide not to pursue James Maddison, I understand Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig is one of interest, a creative midfielder, 22 years of age. He's one they've liked for some time."

Should Newcastle sign Szoboszlai?

The main question about Newcastle's recruitment this summer lies around FFP, but if they are able to complete another deal for a midfielder, perhaps made possible through sales, then Szoboszlai could be one to target.

The 22-year-old has been excellent for RB Leipzig, scoring ten and assisting 13 times across all competitions, and he ranks highly for both creativity as well as defensive contributions as per FBref.

If the Hungary international does arrive alongside Tonali, then it may mean that one of Newcastle's current crop of midfielders is sacrificed.

The expectation is that the new-look midfield is built around Bruno Guimaraes and Tonali, and this would mean that Joe Willock, Joelinton and Sean Longstaff's places in the team come under jeopardy.

Newcastle will need depth as they return to the Champions League after a long absence, and contending with European and domestic fixtures could require heavy rotation, so extra competition and quality in central areas will certainly be welcomed by Eddie Howe.

The Magpies will aim to build upon their impressive top-four finish, and if they are able to bring in quality recruitments this summer, they could compete for major trophies going forward.

Essex are being sued by a former youth team coach for wrongful dismissal after he warned of inappropriate standards of care at a festival at which a convicted paedophile was one of the organisers.ESPNcricinfo understands that Doug Frame, a former manager of the Essex Under-13 and Suffolk Under-17 teams, alerted the club to his concerns after the Essex Under-15 side played in a tournament run by the London Schools Cricket Association at which Wasim Aslam was an organiser.Aslam was sentenced to four years imprisonment in 2004 after indecently assaulting two teenagers.Frame has also alleged that the adults escorting the Essex Under-15 side, one of which is understood to be a well-known former player, left the team unattended until late in the evening as they went out for dinner.When Frame, who is also an employment lawyer, reported his concerns to the club he was told his services were no longer required. He argues that the reason he was given – that his son was in the set-up – is inconsistent with the county’s invitation for him to work with them at a time when his son was already involved.He is claiming wrongful dismissal under Section 43 of the Employment Rights Act. It is a section that is designed to protect whistleblowers who warn of criminality or health and safety issues.An Essex official, while declining to comment on the record, insisted Frame’s departure was mutual, that young players were cared for at all times and that the club’s actions and protocols have been approved by both Essex Police and the NSPCC. They have admitted, however, that they will not be taking part in further events organised by the London Schools Cricket Association.The case is due to be heard between 11 and 13 July.