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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu this summer and his arrival in north London could push Daniel Levy to finally get rid of academy flop Harry Winks.

Could Spurs sign Kokcu?

According to a report from the Netherlands, Spurs have already held talks with the 22-year-old but will face competition from a number of top Premier League sides including Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal.

One major factor in the transfer could be the future of Spurs manager target Arne Slot, who delivered the Eredivisie title at Feyenoord this season and has a lot of suitors in the Premier League as a result, with Kokcu surely interested in the prospect of following his manager to England this summer.

The report suggests that the Turkey international could cost around €40m (£35m) this summer but it is clear from the performances this season that new signings are necessary if Spurs are going to re-establish themselves as top-four contenders under the new manager.

Would Kokcu be a big upgrade at Spurs?

The injury concerns of Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma this season have highlighted a lack of squad depth in midfield, with Oliver Skipp forced to partner Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in the middle of the park for much of the season.

It was decided at the start of the campaign that academy graduate Winks was now surplus to requirements in north London and he was sent to Sampdoria on loan, where he has once again struggled to have much impact, contributing no goals and no assists in 19 Serie A appearances, with a woeful 6.45 average rating from WhoScored.

By comparison, Kokcu played a vital role in Feyenoord's title win, contributing eight goals and two assists in 30 appearances, with a superb 7.35 rating from WhoScored which is only bettered by Harry Kane in Spurs' squad.

It is no surprise, therefore, that Dutch journalist Dennis Kranenburg would dub Kokcu "Champions League level" and given that Spurs could very easily miss out on European football altogether, he is exactly the quality of player that will be required to help them push back up the table.

With Winks still having a year to run on his contract in north London, Levy must realise that Kokcu would be a significant upgrade and use the departing midfielder's wages on a new signing instead.

Indeed, the latter registered far more shots (2.6 vs 0.6), key passes (2.7 vs 0.7) and passes (71.7 vs 45.4) per game than the Englishman has managed in Italy.

The arrival of a quality midfielder such as Kokcu would hopefully prove to be the catalyst in getting rid of Winks permanently before his contract expires, as Spurs must look to move on some of their deadwood if they are to progress as a club.

يستعد فريق ليفربول لخوض مباراة مساء اليوم الأربعاء ضد خصمه تشيلسي، في إطار منافسات بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

ويستضيف ملعب “الأنفيلد” مباراة الفريقين في إطار منافسات الجولة الثانية والعشرين من البطولة، موسم 2023/24.

طالع.. مباشر بالفيديو | مباراة ليفربول وتشيلسي في الدوري الإنجليزي

كانت مباراة الدور الأول بين الفريقين على ملعب “ستامفورد بريدج” قد انتهت بالتعادل الإيجابي بهدف لمثله.

ويحتل ليفربول حاليًا صدارة الدوري الإنجليزي برصيد 48 نقطة، في حين أن تشيلسي لديه 31 نقطة في المركز العاشر. موعد مباراة ليفربول وتشيلسي اليوم في الدوري الإنجليزي

من المقرر أن تنطلق المباراة في تمام الساعة 10:15 مساء اليوم بتوقيت القاهرة، 11:15 بتوقيت السعودية. القناة الناقلة لمباراة ليفربول وتشيلسي اليوم في الدوري الإنجليزي

تُذاع المباراة عبر قناة beIN Sports HD 1. معلق مباراة ليفربول وتشيلسي اليوم في الدوري الإنجليزي

سيعلق حفيظ دراجي على أحداث المباراة.

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

لن يتمكن نادي جيرونا وصيف الدوري الإسباني الحالي من مواجهة منافسه ريال مدريد بمدربه، ميشيل، الذي تم طرده في مباراة الأمس أمام ريال سوسيداد.

وتعرض ميشيل للطرد في المباراة التي انتهت بالتعادل السلبي، بسبب اعتراضه على قرارات الحكم، خيل مانزانو، قبل صافرة النهاية.

اقرأ أيضًا.. تشكيل ريال مدريد المتوقع أمام أتلتيكو مدريد اليوم في الدوري الإسباني

وكتب مانزانو في تقريره الخاص والذي نشرته صحيفة “موندو ديبورتيفو” الكتالونية أن ميشيل قد غادر المنطقة الفنية مرارًا وتكرارًا احتجاجًا على أحد قراراته مع بعض الحركات.

وهذا يعني أن مدرب جيرونا سيغيب عن مباراتين مقبلتين وفقًا للمادة 127 من قانون الانضباط فيما يتعلق بالاحتجاج على الحكم أو مساعديه، طالما لا يشكل التصرف خطورة أكبر، ويعاقب من مباراتين إلى ثلاث مباريات أو مدة تصل إلى شهر واحد”.

وسيتم حسم عقوبة ميشيل خلال اجتماع لجنة الانضباط يوم، الأربعاء، مع العلم أن المباراة المقبلة ستكون أمام ريال مدريد في الجولة 24 من الدوري الإسباني على ملعب “سانتياجو برنابيو”.

وتقام مباراة ريال مدريد وجيرونا يوم، السبت المقبل، في تمام الساعة السابعة والنصف مساءً بتوقيت “القاهرة”.

Brendon McCullum, the former New Zealand captain, is to undergo surgery on a back injury that will rule him out of Middlesex’s NatWest T20 Blast quarter-final against Northamptonshire on Tuesday

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Brendon McCullum, the former New Zealand captain, is to undergo surgery on a back injury that will rule him out of Middlesex’s NatWest T20 Blast quarter-final against Northamptonshire on Tuesday.McCullum featured in six games for Middlesex during the Blast group stage, before leaving to participate in the Caribbean Premier League. He continued to battle a long-standing back problem while playing for Trinbago Knight Riders and, after they were eliminated at the semi-final stage, he has opted to have an operation.Angus Fraser, Middlesex’s director of cricket, was understanding of McCullum’s injury situation, which he had been managing with injections and painkillers. As well helping Middlesex qualify from the T20 group stage for the first time since 2008, contributing 132 runs from five innings at a strike rate of 148.31, McCullum led the club’s averages in the Royal London Cup, in which they narrowly missed out on the last eight.His absence will be a blow to their chances of beating Northants, the 2013 champions, at Wantage Road, with Eoin Morgan also suffering from a chipped finger bone. Morgan is unavailable for the Blast quarter-final but Middlesex hope he could be fit to play on Finals Day, on August 20, should they make it through.Middlesex’s other T20 signing, New Zealand fast bowler Mitchell McClenaghan, suffered a pelvic stress fracture playing for the club in June, while Adam Voges – captain of the side in Championship cricket – is in Sri Lanka as part of Australia’s Test tour.”I have been in regular contact with Brendon whilst he was at the Caribbean Premier League and was aware that he was struggling with his back,” Fraser said.”The short nature of a T20 means there is always the temptation to play someone when they have an injury but Brendon felt he could not do himself justice and did not want to risk letting the team down in such an important game. He has been having regular injections and dosing up on painkillers for some time just to get by, which is not particularly good for you.”As a club we have not had a lot of luck with injuries in the past couple of weeks. Seven 1st XI players have been forced to miss cricket or play in discomfort for one reason or another. But we will travel to Northampton on Tuesday with an excited and extremely capable squad. These are the sort of games we wanted to be involved in when we discussed our goals at the start of the season and we will give it everything we have got.”

Manchester United stand on the brink of securing Champions League football for next term and Erik Ten Hag has managed to enjoy a solid first season in charge at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils have also secured silverware this campaign due to their Carabao Cup triumph over Newcastle United and could finish 2022/23 with two prizes to their name if they can see off Manchester City in the FA Cup final in early June.

Once the close of play arrives, Ten Hag and his backroom team will turn their focus towards scoping out potential transfer targets ahead of 2023/24.

Football Insider claim that Manchester United are keeping 'close tabs' on Everton midfielder Amadou Onana, who is tied to a contract at Goodison Park that runs until 2027 on a wage of £100k-a-week.

What's the latest transfer news involving Amadou Onana?

The Football Insider report states that Everton would be looking for a fee of £60 million to part ways with the Belgium international, who could be sold to raise funds for their summer rebuild.

Speaking to Football FanCast, journalist Dean Jones has said that Onana could be a similar signing to that of former Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini, who joined the Red Devils from Everton for £27.5 million back in 2013.

Jones told FFC: "There's definitely comparisons to be made between Onana and Fellaini if they if he was to follow him into Old Trafford, I think Onana is a bit different. I think that his combativeness and there are traits to his game that actually might make him a better acquisition that what Fellaini was when United signed him."

Onana does resemble something of a Fellaini-type player and was actually compared to the ex-Red Devils and Everton star by former Belgium boss Roberto Martinez, who said in an interview with HLN via Goodison News following Onana's call-up to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar: “Someone with such physical presence and dynamism is needed, just think of [Marouane] Fellaini in 2018. “He is also a leader on the pitch who has made strides in his career. From Germany, to France and now the Premier League… He deserves this.”

Despite Everton's struggles on the pitch this term, Onana has made a big impression on Merseyside since joining the club in a deal worth £33 million last year, scoring once and recording two assists in 34 appearances across all competitions, as per Transfermarkt.

His ability to put himself about hasn't gone under the radar, with WhoScored showing that the 21-year-old has successfully won 2.2 challenges per match this season in the Premier League.

FBRef illustrates that Onana is able to act as a dominant presence in the middle of the park and has excelled in aerial duels, ranking in the top 7% of midfielders across Europe's top five divisions for this metric, having managed to win 2.10 per 90 minutes across the last 365 days.

Manchester United have a lot of technicians in midfield, though Onana could help to offer cover for their main enforcer Casemiro with a view to potentially stepping into his position long-term once the Brazilian starts to decline.

TalkSPORT pundit Tony Cascarino waxed lyrical over the Dakar-born man's display in Everton's 1-0 victory over Arsenal earlier this year while also complementing his teammate Abdoulaye Doucoure, saying: "They were absolutely brilliant from start to finish, Everton yesterday. I can't give them enough credit. The two boys in midfield, Doucoure and Onana, terrific. Two huge midfielders, they covered loads of ground, they got in the faces of Arsenal, pressed Arsenal when they had the ball. Defensively as a team, their work rate was extraordinary and it got them a result, and a deserved one by the way."

Fellaini went on to have a mixed spell at Manchester United and was used in a variety of different roles, sometimes even as an auxiliary striker and hit 22 goals and 12 assists in 177 appearances for the Premier League giants, as per Transfermarkt.

It is doubtful that Onana would perform the same function if he was to pitch up at Old Trafford; however, his spirited energy in midfield could help to drive Ten Hag's men forward as they look to try and compete for the English top-flight title next campaign.

Kiran Carlson took 5 for 28 on his first-class debut to help bowl Northamptonshire out for 269 on the opening day at Wantage Road

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ScorecardRob Newton helped put on 140 for the first wicket before Northants collapsed•Getty Images

Kiran Carlson took 5 for 28 on his first-class debut to help bowl Northamptonshire out for 269 on the opening day at Wantage Road. It was a remarkable introduction for the 18-year-old offspinner from Cardiff.Flighting the ball well and enjoying help from a dry, used wicket, Carlson – playing only due to Craig Meschede’s back injury – tore through the Northants lower order. The home side collapsed in the afternoon, losing 9 for 84, although it may yet prove a heathy total.Carlson’s first wicket came as a a great relief for Glamorgan with the final ball before lunch. He broke an opening stand of 140 with a full delivery that beat Ben Duckett’s sweep and took out leg stump. He returned to pick up a second wicket in the over before tea, a delivery that spun in to hit the off stump of Steven Crook.After tea, a similar delivery bowled Rory Kleinveldt and he then induced David Murphy and Graeme White into driving to Graham Wagg at short extra-cover to complete an extraordinary debut.Carlson finished off what was an impressive comeback from Glamorgan. The home side were in a commanding position at lunch, 140 for 1, but as some heavier cloud rolled in and the breeze picked up, batting became less straightforward. Glamorgan, to their credit, also bowled with far more discipline and took 5 for 45 in the second session.It was Wagg who made the breakthrough in the afternoon, shaping a delivery back into the right-handed Rob Newton just enough to take an inside edge into the stumps – Newton gone for 78. Rob Keogh followed in identical fashion for just 5, with Timm van der Gugten the successful bowler.In between those dismissals, Alex Wakely edged David Lloyd’s medium pace to slip and when Saif Zaib was splendidly caught by Jacques Rudolph running back from mid-on as Zaib looked to hit Owen Morgan down the ground, Northants’ ambitions of a large first-innings total were checked.It was quite a turnaround from the morning session, when Duckett went past fifty for the sixth time this year in the County Championship, from 65 balls. Among his eight fours featured the odd moment of fortune – an early drive wide of the slip cordon and a top-edged cut over second slip – and his six was a miscued pull that flew over long leg.Duckett’s opening partner Newton made his own half-century in 81 balls but his afternoon dismissal was the beginning of Northants’ collapse.

Glasgow Rangers have not submitted an official bid to bring Luis Palma to the Scottish Premiership, contrary to reports stating otherwise.

Who is Luis Palma?

Palma is a left-winger who currently plays his football with Aris Thessaloniki in the Greek Super League having joined in January 2022, and to date, he’s clocked up a total of 47 appearances.

The Honduras international still has another three years to run on his contract with Apostolos Terzis’ side, but having excelled during his first 18 months, has emerged onto the radar of Michael Beale at Ibrox.

The Light Blues reportedly tabled a £2.6m offer to sign the 23-year-old in recent days which was swiftly rejected, and despite the same outlet suggesting that the Glasgow outfit are expected to revisit the deal with an improved bid in June, it turns out that might not be the case.

Are Rangers signing Palma?

According to Football Scotland, Rangers making any kind of proposal for Palma holds "no truth", with the claims emerging from his homeland simply wide of the mark.

The report adds that the Aris' forward, however, would be "interested" in joining having previously admitted that he'll be leaving his club and targeting a summer move to the United Kingdom. Speaking to Diez, he said:

“I like the Premier League and Scotland. Personally I have changed a lot as a person for the better. As a footballer I have changed a lot, thank God for giving me the opportunity to show what (talent) is in Honduras."

Should Rangers make an approach for Palma?

Rangers have recently confirmed the signing of Chelsea right-back Dujon Sterling, and whilst the rumours are supposedly fake about an offer being made for Palma, Beale may want to think twice about his decision and consider an approach because the attacker has had a remarkable season at Aris.

The La Ceiba native, who earns £3k-per-week, clocked up 21 goal contributions (13 goals and eight assists) in 36 appearances across all competitions in 2022/23, form which saw him hailed as “brilliant” by Spanish agent Paulo Hernandez.

The Top Radical Sports LLC client, who found the back of the net more times than any other of his fellow teammates last term, would also provide the boss with wonderful versatility having operated in six different positions since the start of his career, including everywhere across the frontline and even in midfield, so he would be the perfect candidate to put pen to paper at Ibrox.

أقيمت على مدار اليوم، السبت، الجولة الثانية من دور الـ8 للتصنيف بدوري سيدات الكرة الطائرة الممتاز للموسم المحلى 2023/2024 على صالة حسن مصطفى بالسادس من أكتوبر التى تستضيف المنافسة على مدار يومين.

وشهدت منافسات الجولة الثانية فوز، سبورتنج على الشمس 3/0 وسموحة على الصيد 3/0، والأهلي على الزهور 3/0 والزمالك على وادي دجلة 3/0 .

الفرق الأربعة الفائزة من مجموع اللقائين في كل مجمعة تصنف في المستوى الأول، والفرق الخاسرة ضمن المستوى الثاني، لتحديد أطراف الدور المقبل “البلاي أوف”.

اقرأ أيضًا.. ياسر قمر وعمرو مخلوف يخوضان انتخابات الاتحاد الإفريقي للطائرة.. وترشيحات مصرية أخرى

وحدد الاتحاد المصري للكرة الطائرة، برئاسة المهندس ياسر قمر، موعد كأس السوبر المحلي للكرة الطائرة للرجال والسيدات، والذي تقرر أن يقام على صالة اتحاد الشرطة.

وسيقام سوبر الرجال يومى 25 و27 فبراير الجاري، بمشاركة 4 فرق، وهي الأهلي والزمالك وطلائع الجيش وبتروجيت.

فيما سيقام السوبر المحلي للسيدات يومي 29 فبراير الجاري و1 مارس المقبل بمشاركة فرق الأهلي والزمالك وسبورتنج والصيد.

Chelsea are on the hunt for a new goalkeeper this summer, as Todd Boehly reportedly hopes to land a new first choice shot-stopper in the upcoming transfer window.

The Blues spent a monumental figure exceeding £500m last season in a bid to improve their squad, all to little avail as Stamford Bridge saw the club’s lowest finish since the 1993/94 campaign.

If reports are to be believed, Chelsea could spend big once more with a number of players already linked with a potential move ahead of the window.

What’s the latest on Mike Maignan to Chelsea?

As understood by 90min, AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan was mentioned in discussions with Chelsea officials.

The report claims that Blues representatives mentioned their interest in the goalkeeper while discussing the potential deal between the two clubs for Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Their approach was reportedly dismissed by Milan, though taking into consideration the clubs’ hopes to sign a new 'keeper, the Rossoneri favourite could be a name destined for Stamford Bridge.

What could Mike Maignan bring to Chelsea?

Hailed as being a “giant” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, the Frenchman has established himself as one of Europe’s strongest goalkeepers for his performances at San Siro.

The 27-year-old, who ascended up the ranks at Paris Saint Germain, could be a revelation at Chelsea, who have jousted between the talents of Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga this past season.

Branded as a “liability” by former Blues defender Mario Melchiot, Kepa has had an eventful time since signing from Athletic Bilbao in 2018 for a fee of £71.6m, with him now rated at just £26m by the CIES Football Observatory.

While the Spaniard has displayed his talents on numerous occasions, he’s had his fair share of mishaps on and off the pitch, and was benched by Mendy following the Senegalese ace’s arrival in the capital.

Now, the end of the road for the 28-year-old could be in sight if reports regarding Maignan are to be believed.

As per Sofascore, the Milan goalkeeper has conceded an average of 1 goal per game in Serie A this season, marginally fewer than Kepa, who averages 1.1 per game in the Premier League.

Criticised by Jamie Redknapp for not making ‘nearly enough saves’, the Spaniard has been placed into the spotlight in the past for his weaknesses in saving shots from distance.

As displayed in a graphic presented by Sky Sports below, the former Bilbao ace is familiar with conceding from outside the box, with the pattern reinforced this season with him conceding six from such areas, via Sofascore.

Maignan could eliminate the weakness that the current Chelsea 'keeper possesses, as evidenced by him conceding just two from distance this campaign, as well as recording three saves caught to Kepa’s none, despite playing fewer games as per Sofascore.

Chelsea’s inconsistencies between the sticks must be resolved this summer, with not many clubs switching between their goalkeepers throughout the season due to poor performance.

In signing the £59k-per-week beast, Mauricio Pochettino could unearth a reliable and commanding number one in the bid to significantly improve things at the Bridge.

أكد الكرواتي كرونسلاف يورتشيتش المدير الفني لنادي بيراميدز، أن فريقه كان يستطيع الفوز بنتيجة أكبر أمام الاتحاد السكندري في المباراة التي أقيمت بينهما اليوم الأحد.

والتقي فريق بيراميدز مع الاتحاد السكندري، ضمن منافسات الجولة الـ 13 من عمر مباريات بطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز.

واستطاع بيراميدز الفوز على الاتحاد السكندري، بنتيجة هدف دون رد، في المباراة التي لعبت على ملعب الدفاع الجوي. 

وقال يورتشيتش خلال تصريحات بعد المباراة نقلها المركز الإعلامي لبيراميدز: “3 نقاط مهمة للغاية خاصة وأنها ستعيد الثقة للاعبين في غرف الملابس، وكان بالإمكان الفوز بنتيجة أكبر لولا التأخر في التسجيل”.

وأضاف: “الفوز مهم قبل رحلة صعبة إلى الكونغو ومواجهة مازيمبي في دوري أبطال إفريقيا”.

طالع.. فيديو | بيراميدز يفوز على الاتحاد السكندري بهدف وحيد في الدوري

ويلتقي بيراميدز مع مازيمبي يوم السبت المقبل 24 فبراير، في إطار الجولة الخامسة من عمر دور المجموعات في دوري أبطال إفريقيا.

وتابع: “المواجهة كانت قوية وصعبة في ظل قوة المنافس ولكن بيراميدز كان الأفضل في كل شيء”.

واختتم: “من الضروري البناء على هذا الفور للمستقبل ومن أجل تطوير الأمور ولابد من التركيز والعودة للانتصارات في جميع البطولات”.

ويحتل بيراميدز المركز الثالث في جدول ترتيب الدوري المصري برصيد 21 نقطة.