da bet vitoria： Pablo Maia não viajou com o restante da delegação do São Paulo para Quito, no Equador. Assim, a Cria de Cotia não estará presente contra a LDU, pelas quartas de final da Copa Sul-Americana, nesta quinta-feira (24).
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da bet esporte： O volante deixou o confronto contra o Botafogo ainda nos minutos iniciais da partida. Mas o jogador não sofreu nenhuma lesão física. Na verdade, o que tem acometido o atleta é um quadro de indisposição estomacal e enjoos.
Assistido pelo departamento médico, será poupado para o confronto desta semana. Inclusive, Pablo Maia não participou dos treinamentos desta segunda-feira (21) e desta terça-feira (22).
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Sem Pablo Maia, Luan surge como uma opção. Inclusive, foi Luan quem entrou no lugar do volante neste sábado (19). Entretanto, a Cria de Cotia é o único novo desfalque. Embora ele não tenha viajado com o restante da equipe, Dorival Júnior poderá contar com duas grandes novidades na competição: Lucas Moura e James Rodríguez, que foram inscritos nesta semana.
Celtic supporters are starting to get very excited about next season.
On Tuesday afternoon, in one of the worst-kept secrets in the history of Scottish football, Kieran Tierney’s return to the club was confirmed, six years after he was sold to Arsenal for £25m, still to this day a joint-club record.
So, with a true club icon and fans’ favourite on his way back to Paradise, Brendan Rodgers and his recruitment staff can turn their attention to other targets, but are the Premiership champions set to miss out on their dream centre-forward?
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According to a report by Michael Gannon of the Daily Record, Celtic’s interest in Mathias Kvistgaarden has cooled, with the 22-year-old, who is valued at £12m, set to join either West Ham United, Eintracht Frankfurt or Lazio instead.
The striker scored 23 goals this season for Brøndby, who finished third in the Danish Superligaen, and his performances have earned widespread praise.
Farzam Abolhosseini of Tipsbladet labels him “magical”, scout António Mango believes that he is “absolutely sensational” and Jacek Kulig of Football Talent Scout forecasts that Kvistgaarden will only continue to improve.
However, his £12m price-tag was always likely to prove prohibitive, considering Celtic’s record signing remains the £11m paid to sign Arne Engels last August.
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So, with the Hoops now focusing on other targets, one in particular stands out.
Celtic's search for a new number nine
As has been previously reported, Celtic are one of many clubs interested in securing the services of Youssef El Kachati.
The 25-year-old is available as a free transfer, having left Telstar following the expiration of his contract.
Despite that, he departs Sportpark Schoonenberg a bona fide club legend, having scored 25 goals this season, firing the White Lions back into the Eredivisie for the first time in 47 years, netting five times in six play-off matches, on target home and away as Telstar defeated Willem II in the final.
So now, Martin McMillan of the Glasgow Times claims that El Kachati has turned down the chance to join German second-tier outfit Hannover, with Anthony Evans of the Daily Record reporting that Celtic are ‘supremely confident’ of making this deal happen.
The Dutch-born, Moroccan youth international’s performances in the Eerste Divisie have yielded plenty of praise, including from writer Martin Bjerke, who notes that El Kachati “combines physical presence with dynamic movement”, adding that he is “technically gifted”.
So, let’s assess how he compares to Kvistgaarden.
Appearances
45
38
Minutes
3,517
2,542
Goals
25
23
Assists
6
7
Shots on target %
40.5%
48.8%
Shots per 90
3.86
3.58
Shots on target per 90
1.56
1.75
Goals per shot
0.14
0.21
First and foremost, worth stating up front that, according to Global Football Rankings, the Superligaen is the 13th strongest league in the world, with the Dutch second division down in 70th, which is obviously worth considering.
That caveat aside, the pair do have similar statistics this season, with El Kachati scoring two more goals, albeit in around 1000 more minutes, while registering slightly more shots per 90.
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Thus, it goes without saying that Kvistgaarden is a massive talent, and it is a blow that Celtic are seemingly set to miss out on him, but El Kachati certainly offers a low-cost, low-risk and potentially high-reward alternative.
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da stake casino： Manchester United could now hijack Leeds United’s transfer and sign a “sensational” £21 million ace to replace Andre Onana in goal, according to a recent report.
Man Utd set to let Onana leave as they identify replacements
da lvbet： The Red Devils have plenty of decisions to make this summer as the transfer window begins to get into full swing, and it now appears as though a decision on the future of goalkeeper Onana has been made.
Andre Onana in action for Manchester United.
The Cameroon international really had an up-and-down campaign last season, costing important points and results with unforgivable errors while also producing some stunning moments. Ruben Amorim is of course assessing his squad and the areas he wants to strengthen, and now, according to The Sun, United are ready to loan Onana out for the 2025/26 season so they can bring in a new goalkeeper.
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Onana has been linked with a move to the Saudi Arabia Pro League before now, but talk of any potential transfer involving a team from that league has gone quiet. AS Monaco are believed to be interested in a deal, but that talk has also gone stale.
Therefore, United may now have to settle for loaning him out, and the same report states they could move for Botafogo’s John Victor as his replacement. The shot-stopper would cost United as little as £6 million, but he is not their only option when it comes to replacing Onana.
Man Utd could hijack Leeds move for Bulka
According to Caught Offside, Man United are keeping a close eye on OGC Nice goalkeeper Macin Bulka ahead of a potential move.
Marcin Bulka.
The report states that the French side want between €20-25 million for their goalkeeper, which is roughly £17-21 million. But United are not the only team from the Premier League chasing Bulka, as Chelsea are also considering making a move.
Should United make a move for Bulka, who has been capped five times by Poland, they would also have to get past both Sunderland and rivals Leeds United, who have opened talks with Nice, in view of agreeing a deal to sign the 25-year-old. Bulka is also attracting interest from teams such as Monaco, AC Milan and Galatasaray, but United will hope their worldwide pull can give them an advantage.
Marcin Bulka’s 24/25 Ligue 1 stats
Apps
34
Goals conceded
41
Goals conceded per game
1.2
Saves
121
Saves per game
3.6 (75%)
Penalties saved
1/3
Clean sheets
8
Errors leading to goal
3
Bulka, who has been described as “sensational” by Jacek Kulig in the past, joined Nice on a permanent basis back in 2022 after spending a few seasons at Paris Saint-Germain, and has since wowed current PSG boss Luis Enrique after stifling the Champions League winners back in April.
da bet7k： Após deixar a Seleção Brasileira depois da Copa do Mundo de 2022, Tite está próximo de voltar a treinar um clube no Brasil. Com a saída de Jorge Sampaoli do Flamengo, Tite aceitou a proposta do Rubro-Negro e deve assumir o time carioca na reta final da temporada 2023.
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Ao longo de sua carreira, Tite conquistou 15 títulos. O primeiro deles foi a Série A2 do Campeonato Gaúcho, sob o comando do Veranópolis. As maiores conquistas do treinador aconteceram em 2012, quando ele levou o Corinthians ao título da Libertadores e Mundial de Clubes.
O Timão abriu conversas com Tite após demitir Vanderlei Luxemburgo, mas as negociações não evoluíram e o treinador recusou o Corinthians pela quarta vez. O último título conquistado por Tite foi a Copa América de 2019, com a Seleção Brasileira.
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VEJA TODOS OS TÍTULOS CONQUISTADOS POR TITE
➤ Campeonato Gaúcho A2: 1993 (Veranópolis) ➤ Campeonato Gaúcho: 2000 (Caxias), 2001 (Grêmio) e 2009 (Inter) ➤ Copa do Brasil: 2001 (Grêmio) ➤ Copa Sul-Americana: 2008 (Inter) ➤ Campeonato Emiradense: 2010 (Al-Wahda) ➤ Supercopa dos Emirados Árabes: 2011 (Al-Wahda) ➤ Libertadores: 2012 (Corinthians) ➤ Mundial de Clubes: 2012 (Corinthians) ➤ Campeonato Paulista: 2013 (Corinthians) ➤ Recopa Sul-Americana: 2013 (Corinthians) ➤ Campeonato Brasileiro: 2011 e 2015 (Corinthians) ➤ Copa América: 2019 (Brasil)
Former Tottenham striker Jermaine Defoe has revealed Granit Xhaka asked for his input before moving to the "sleeping giants" of Sunderland.
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The Swiss international secured a surprise move from Champions League side Bayer Leverkusen to newly-promoted Premier League outfit Sunderland last month. Now, former England forward Defoe has spoken about the midfielder asking for advice about places to live in the north east, the fanbase, the club, and more.
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He told Sky Sports: "He [Xhaka] reached out to me because he was on my A license (coaching) when we did it last year. Just if people think, 'Arsenal and Tottenham, that's a bit strange!' but he's a nice guy and a family man. He reached out to me and said 'It looks like I am going to sign for Sunderland, is there anywhere I can live?'. It was important to his wife and kids and for school. I pointed him in the right direction and he obviously spoke to me about the club, I said 'It's a sleeping giant' and a Premier League club at the end of the day. When it's going well there, it's one of the better places to play football. The atmosphere and the fanbase is huge, I am sure he will enjoy it."
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Former Arsenal star Xhaka has enjoyed a distinguished career, playing in World Cups, European Championships, the Champions League, and winning trophies. So for many, it was a surprise to see him move to a side that is one of the favourites to be relegated from the Premier League. But it seems he still wants another crack at English football.
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The 32-year-old, who joined Regis Le Bris' team on a three-year deal, could make his full Sunderland debut as the north east outfit host West Ham in their Premier League opener on Saturday, August 16.
Leeds United are going to be busy in the summer transfer window on their way to, hopefully, building a squad that can avoid relegation from the Premier League.
The Whites have already been linked with plenty of players to potentially arrive at Elland Road in the coming months, as Daniel Farke looks to improve his team.
Leeds United manager DanielFarkebefore the match
Feyenoord forward Igor Paixao, Tottenham Hotspur central midfielder Yves Bissouma, and Brighton & Hove Albion centre-forward Evan Ferguson are just a few of the stars who have been linked with the club.
The West Yorkshire outfit are also reportedly eyeing a loan deal to sign Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa, which would see him reunite with Farke, whom he thrived under at Norwich City.
Whilst there could be some high-profile, exciting, additions to the squad, there are also players in the current squad who are proof that players can turn their careers around.
For example, Leeds hit the jackpot when they decided to swoop for central defender Joe Rodon in the summer of 2023, despite his failure to make the grade at Tottenham Hotspur.
Why Leeds have hit the jackpot with Joe Rodon
The Whites initially signed the Wales international on loan from Spurs for the 2023/24 campaign, after he made just 24 appearances in all competitions in four years with the Premier League side.
Rodon went on to play 43 of the club’s 46 regular season matches and all three of their play-off games that term, forming partnerships with both Pascal Struijk and Ethan Ampadu.
His form at the heart of the defence for the West Yorkshire outfit that season convinced the club to splash a reported fee of £10m out to sign him on a permanent basis from Spurs in the summer of 2024.
They were willing to take a gamble on a player who had not played much football after a difficult spell with Tottenham, and it is one that has paid off for the Whites.
24/25 Championship
Joe Rodon
Appearances
46
Starts
46
Pass accuracy
92%
Clean sheets
25
Dribbled past per game
0.1x
Ground duel success rate
68%
Aerial duel success rate
60%
Stats via Sofascore
As you can see in the table above, Rodon was incredibly important to Farke in the 2024/25 campaign, as he started every single league game in the Championship – the only player in the squad to do so.
The highlights in the post above from his performance against Oxford United in April showcase the kind of quality that he provided in and out of possession for the Whites.
Leeds hit the jackpot because they unearthed a centre-back with the defensive strength to keep out opposition attacks, whilst also having the ability on the ball to start attacks, and they could repeat the masterclass they played with Rodon by signing another former Spurs defender.
Leeds eyeing deal for Championship star
According to GIVEMESPORT, Leeds United are one of the teams eyeing up a potential move to sign Millwall star Japhet Tanganga in the summer transfer window.
The report claims that the Whites, Burnley and Sunderland are all plotting swoops to sign the English central defender ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, as they look to bolster their defensive options following promotion to the Premier League.
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This means that there could be plenty of competition for his services this summer, with a number of teams keen on snapping him up from the Lions, and that suggests that Leeds will have to move quickly if they want to bring him to Elland Road in the coming weeks.
GIVEMESPORT adds that he has a release clause in his Millwall contract that would allow all three of the interested teams to sign him for just under £2m, in what could be a bargain deal.
Millwall's JaphetTangangain action with Portsmouth's Thomas Waddingham
The report also claims that Leeds have been keeping tabs on Tanganga for a long time and that they view him as a player who could bolster their efforts to avoid relegation from the Premier League next season.
It is now down to the club to beat Sunderland and Burnley in the race for his signature this summer because he could be a Rodon repeat for the Whites.
Why Tanganga could be a Rodon repeat for Leeds
Like Rodon, the former England U21 international played for Spurs in the past but failed to make the grade as a regular starter for the Premier League outfit, playing 50 times in all competitions across four years in the first-team.
Tanganga joined Millwall on loan for the 2023/24 season before joining the club on a free transfer in the summer of 2024, and he has been a terrific performer in the Championship for the Lions.
Millwall'sJaphetTangangain action with Portsmouth's Isaac Hayden
The 26-year-old titan was provided with an opportunity to revive his career in the second tier with Millwall, as Rodon was with Leeds, and he has taken it with both hands with his displays in the last 18 months or so.
Pundit Carlton Palmer claimed that the defender is “capable of playing in the Premier League” because of his “tremendous recovery pace” and that he “is a cut above” the Championship, which is reflected in the statistics below.
Japhet Tanganga (Championship)
23/24
24/25
Appearances
18
40
Tackles + interceptions per game
2.6
2.3
Clearances per game
3.3
5.4
Ground duel success rate
53%
61%
Aerial duel success rate
55%
63%
Dribbled past per game
0.2
0.3x
Clean sheets
5
14
Stats via Sofascore
As you can see in the table above, Tanganga is strong in duels with opposition attackers and rarely gets dribbled past, which speaks to his ‘tremendous recovery pace’.
This suggests that, as Palmer claimed, he has the physical attributes to be a success in the Premier League for Leeds if they decide to snap him up for a bargain fee of less than £2m this summer.
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Tanganga may not have made the grade at Spurs, just like Rodon, but that does not mean that he is not a quality operator, as shown by his form for Millwall, and that is why the Whites could repeat their Rodon blinder by signing the English star this summer.
Allrounder Aamer Jamal returns to a Pakistan Test line-up for the first time since his breakout tour of Australia. His all-round ability has allowed Pakistan to go with one fewer specialist bowler, with Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed making up the rest of the bowling attack.All four bowlers were unavailable to varying degrees during Pakistan’s recent series against Bangladesh, making this the first time in over a year that their full first-choice contingent is available. The batting remains unchanged; Abdullah Shafique keeps his place despite his recent struggles with the bat, after Shan Masood’s public backing on Thursday.”Multan is new territory for us,” Shan said at the captain’s press conference. “When we played Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, we had played a lot of cricket there so we knew how the pitch would play if you left grass on it. It was a bit tricky against Bangladesh for batsmen. Here we are leaving it to the groundsman. We would like one final look tomorrow, hence why we have tried to cover bases and have three seamers and two spinners like England. We have a bit of depth in batting as well.”Pakistan’s batting is a point of concern with several batters struggling, and the match-up between a home batting line-up short of runs and an away bowling unit short of experience in these conditions provides a point of intrigue. Though England’s decision to go with a bowling combination of Brydon Carse, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jack Leach and Shoaib Bashir may appear risky, that has become an integral part of this England side’s brand.Related
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“It [Bazball] has had an effect on the world,” Masood said. “Sometimes we get too caught up in set ways of doing things. So the best thing England has done is realise there are other perspectives and things that might suit you. The key is to find new ways of doing things. That is how the world has always progressed and cricket is no different. It is like life. You try and evolve and create new ways and England have been pioneers in that.”In the build-up to this Test, Pakistan have been careful to emphasise they will not get sucked into England’s style of playing, with head coach Jason Gillespie and vice-captain Saud Shakeel each making the point. Masood echoed that, saying there would be times Pakistan would need to “absorb pressure” instead of just “reacting to situations, and spoke of the drive to make amends after a difficult year.”There is a lot of hurt within the players. 2024 has not been a good year for Pakistan cricket all over and we like to see our fans happy. After religion cricket comes next, everyone is clued up on how the cricket team is doing so we are hurt. The answer is to be positive. We let the past go. We have tried to maintain consistency in selection. We haven’t had any chopping and changing because we have lost a few games. We believe in this set of players and with Jason Gillespie we wanted to create a squad mentality. The players are being backed to turn things around.”Pakistan squad for 1st Test: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (capt), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Aamer Jamal, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.
Manchester United are now in talks to sign an “unstoppable” player, Laurie Whitwell has revealed in a report for The Athletic.
Man Utd's striker pursuit heating up
Man United have already confirmed the arrival of Matheus Cunha, while the deal for Bryan Mbeumo appears to be edging closer to completion, meaning Ruben Amorim’s next task may be to secure the signature of a new striker.
There are a number of exciting options on INEOS’ shortlist, many of whom were prolific in front of goal last season, although some price tags could be an issue, given that United missed out on Champions League qualification.
Target
Goals in 24/25
Potential cost
Hugo Ekitike
22
£85m
Ivan Toney
30
£30m
Moise Kean
25
£44m
Viktor Gyokeres
54
£68m
In a report for The Athletic, Whitwell has now dropped a new update on Man United’s pursuit of a new striker, stating that Ekitike is out of their price range, while a deal for Napoli’s Victor Osimhen could be tricky, given the Nigerian’s high wages.
Amorim would like to seal a reunion with Gyokeres, but the Sweden international is prioritising a move to Arsenal, meaning the Red Devils could be forced to move on to other targets, and they have now held talks over a deal for Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku.
Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku celebrates scoring at the Club World Cup.
Nkunku’s name is said to have been discussed during negotiations over the departure of Alejandro Garnacho, who recently did himself no favours by being pictured wearing an Aston Villa shirt with Marcus Rashford’s name on the back.
Nkunku would, presumably, be a more affordable signing than Ekitike, having originally signed for Chelsea for a fee of £52m back in 2023.
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The Frenchman often found game time hard to come by last season, and the seemingly imminent arrival of Joao Pedro is likely to do the forward no favours, so it is likely he will need to leave the Blues this summer for the good of his career.
There are some signs the 27-year-old could be the solution to United’s attacking issues, too, having received very high praise from journalist Zach Lowy during his time with RB Leipzig.
The former Leipzig man is also a solid all-rounder, placing in the top 1% for interceptions and his pass-completion rate per 90 over the past year, when compared to other forwards.
That said, Nkunku’s record in front of goal is likely to be a major cause for concern, with the forward finding the back of the net just three times in the Premier League last season, so a move for either Gyokeres or Toney would make more sense.
Tottenham have joined Manchester United in monitoring Randal Kolo Muani’s uncertain future, with Juventus talks dragging on.
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Kolo Muani’s proposed move from Paris Saint-Germain to Juventus has stalled, with the two clubs failing to agree on the structure of the deal. Juventus want a loan with a buy clause, while PSG prefer a full transfer or a large upfront loan payment. In the meantime, according to , Premier League sides Tottenham, United and Newcastle are closely watching how the situation develops.
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The French striker enjoyed a productive six-month loan spell in Turin, scoring 10 goals and assisting twice. He has publicly stated his desire to stay at Juve, who welcomed him warmly. But Les Parisiens, who spent €90 million (£76m/$97m) including bonuses to sign him from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2023, are unwilling to let him go on cheap or delayed terms. He is currently training with PSG’s U21s, clearly no longer in Luis Enrique’s first-team plans, and eager to secure a move away.
WHAT DAMIEN COMOLLI SAID
Juventus general manager Damien Comolli addressed the situation on Thursday, saying: "Kolo Muani wants to come back and play for Juventus, we're working on it."
He added: "We have [Jonathan] David and [Dusan] Vlahovic as strikers, we're not worried. We're talking to PSG, there's no rush."
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WHAT NEXT?
If the Bianconeri fail to meet PSG’s expectations, Premier League clubs could swoop in. Tottenham, in particular, have reignited their interest, despite investing in Mohammed Kudus and Mathys Tel. United and Newcastle are also keeping tabs. Unless Juventus act soon, Kolo Muani’s next destination might not be Serie A after all.
Manchester United’s need for new additions this summer is evident, falling way below the expectations demanded by the fanbase throughout 2024/25.
The Red Devils ended the year in a measly 15th in the Premier League, subsequently missing out on any form of European football and resulting in a huge financial loss.
Ruben Amorim’s side will have to recruit well during the off-season if they are to have any chance of rising up the table and pushing for a place among the top four once again.
Manchester United manager RubenAmorim
Sales will likely need to take place, with the likes of Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho just two first-team talents touted with respective moves away from Old Trafford.
Any funds generated will likely go a long way in their pursuit of new attacking talent, something which is desperately needed if the Red Devils are to reach the next level under the current management team, overseen by Jason Wilcox.
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Bryan Mbeumo is a player who’s been firmly on United’s radar over the last couple of months, with Wilcox and co placing two separate offers for the Brentford star.
However, the two sides are no closer to agreeing a fee for the Cameroonian international this window, putting doubt over any potential deal for the 25-year-old star.
He’s not the only star being considered by the hierarchy, with Boca Juniors’ midfield sensation Milton Delgado another player in their sights, according to Argentine outlet Canal 26.
They claim that the Red Devils are preparing an offer for the 20-year-old this week after racking up 30 senior appearances across the last two campaigns.
It also states that the offer is in the region of €11m (£9.5m), a deal that could prove to be a potential bargain if he can replicate the levels produced by one of Europe’s leading talents.
Why United’s latest target could be Amorim’s answer to Bellingham
Jude Bellingham has been a player constantly on United’s radar over the last couple of years, but they have missed out on his signature at every opportunity to land the youngster.
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The Englishman even met higher-ups at the club during his time at Birmingham City, but decided to make a move to join Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund back in 2020.
The Red Devils also tried to land the 21-year-old before his subsequent switch to Real Madrid, with the youngster undoubtedly now one of the best players in the midfield department within Europe.
He’s registered 38 goals and 27 assists in his 99 appearances for the LaLiga giants, with Amorim certainly wishing he had such a talent at his disposal at Old Trafford.
However, he could land his own version of the Englishman with a deal for Delgado this summer, as the Argentine has similar qualities of breaking up the play and being able to control possession, as seen by his stats from the recent campaign.
The youngster, who’s been labelled “complete” by one South American journalist, has managed to complete more of the passes he’s attempted, along with more passes into the final third per 90 – showcasing the quality he possesses with the ball at his feet.
He’s also thrived without the ball at his feet, winning more tackles and making more interceptions per 90 – handing Amorim that added defensive quality he’s craved at the heart of the side.
Games played
20
31
Minutes played
847
2488
Pass accuracy
89%
86%
Passes into final third
4.8
4.7
Tackles won
2.1
1.2
Interceptions made
1.8
1.1
Clearances made
1.2
0.8
Take-on success
67%
54%
Recoveries made
7.8
3.5
When regaining the ball, Delgado has further demonstrated his talents, completing more take-ons than Bellingham last season, potentially being the perfect deep-lying midfielder for the Red Devils.
Whilst the 20-year-old may have a lot of work to do if he is to match the levels produced by the Real Madrid star in Europe, he’s already demonstrated that he has the ability to star in key areas.
£9.5m for a player of his talent and potential could prove to be an excellent pickup for Wilcox and the United hierarchy, having the chance to land a leading midfield talent, whilst also having the chance to develop further, given his tender age.
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