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Graham Roberts has claimed that Steven Gerrard would be an excellent appointment for Tottenham Hotspur this summer in an exclusive interview with Football FanCast.

The Liverpool legend has done superb work at the Scottish club this term.

They have won the Scottish Premiership at a canter, finishing the season unbeaten and with 102 points from 38 games.

Rangers ended the campaign 25 points ahead of Old Firm rivals Celtic and Spurs are, of course, on the lookout for a new manager after sacking Jose Mourinho.

Ryan Mason is currently in interim charge of the club but it is expected that he will step aside for the next permanent boss, whomever they may be.

Roberts played for Spurs between 1980 and 1986 before making the move to Rangers, and spending two years with the Scottish giants.

It remains to be seen if Gerrard, who said that he ‘loved’ Kane back in 2017, would be willing to leave the club with whom he has just won his first ever league title, especially for a rival to Liverpool, but Roberts believes he would be an exceptional appointment.

He told FFC: “You’ve got Steven Gerrard at Rangers.

“I think he’ll stay there but he’s done absolutely unbelievable. He would be a great choice.”

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Pouco depois das 1h deste domingo de Natal, o Vasco cumpriu a promessa feita no início da semana passada pelo presidente Eurico Miranda e anunciou o presente para a torcida do clube: o meia Damián Escudero. Com 29 anos, o argentino, que estava no Puebla, do México, chega a São Januário após ter o nome aprovado pelo técnico Cristovão Borges e ser velho conhecido do gerente de futebol Anderson Barros, com quem trabalhou no Vitória. O contrato será de dois anos.

Ainda não há confirmação de quando Escudero será apresentado pelo Vasco, mas é certo de que ele estará na reapresentação do elenco, marcada para o dia 2 de janeiro de 2017 em São Januário. O meia terá tempo para se entrosar no time principalmente durante a pré-temporada que será realizada nos Estados Unidos, com a participação na Flórida Cup. A delegação viaja em 10 de janeiro. Outros quatro reforços devem ser contratados para a próxima temporada, com o principal nome que vem em negociação sendo do atacante Luis Fabiano.

No texto de confirmação no site oficial, assinado por Eurico Miranda, o Vasco afirma que Escudero “é o primeiro dos reforços que serão anunciados nesta fase de festas natalinas e virada do ano”. A cúpula do futebol do clube e São Januário garante ainda que “negociações muito avançadas com outros jogadores continuam” e devem concretizá-las na próxima semana. O desejo do Vasco, vale lembrar, é o de ter todo o elenco fechado até a reapresentação.

> Confira a ficha técnica do novo jogador do Vasco:

Nome: Damián Ariel Escudero
Nascimento: 20/4/1987 (29 anos)
Local: Rosario (Argentina)
Altura: 1,76m
Posição: Meio de campo

Clubes
2005 a 2008 – Velez Sarsfield-ARG
2008 – Villareal-ESP
2008 a 2009 – Valladolid-ESP
2009 a 2010 – Villareal-ESP
2010 – Boca Juniors-ARG
2011 – Grêmio-RS
2012 – Atlético-MG
2013 a 2015 – Vitória-BA
2016 – Puebla-MEX

Títulos
2007 – Copa do Mundo Sub-20 – Seleção Argentina
2012 – Campeonato Mineiro – Atlético-MG
2013 – Campeonato Baiano – Vitória

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A number of Liverpool fans have been lauding Harvey Elliott’s new tattoo, highlighting how much the Reds mean to the on-loan youngster.

The 18-year-old looks one of the most exciting young players at Anfield, having initially arrived from Fulham back in 2019.

Elliott managed to make eight appearances last season, catching the eye for his boyhood club, but Jurgen Klopp felt a loan move was required in 2019/20.

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Blackburn Rovers snapped up the young forward back in October and he has excelled in the Championship, scoring six goals and registering 11 assists.

Elliott could return to Liverpool this summer and become a fixture in the first-team squad  if that form is anything to go by, and it’s clear to see what he thinks of life at Anfield.

On Thursday, LFC Transfer Room (@LFCTransferRoom) shared an image on Twitter of the forward having a new tattoo done – one that seemingly shows him as a young boy in a Liverpool shirt.

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Liverpool fans react to Elliott’s tattoo

These Reds supporters took to Twitter to react to the photo, hailing Elliott in the process.

“This kid is never leaving us, he’s here forever! Loves the club more than some of the players there even”

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“This is boss. Yes lad!”

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“My hero. My mate”

Credit: @Liverpool_Col

“He’s destined to be a legend for us, he loves the club and always has. I hope he lives up to the player we all know he can be, special talent our Harvey”

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“He will be our greatest player of all time”

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“Superb from the lad Elliott”

Credit: @mickbarrett72

In other news, some Liverpool fans are fuming about one thing ahead of Saturday’s clash with Southampton. Read more here.

ناشد أمير مرتضى منصور المشرف على فريق الكرة بنادي الزمالك لاعبي الفريق الذين ستنتهي عقودهم بعد الموسم الحالي بتحديد موقفهم من الاستمرار أو الرحيل خلال المهلة التي حددها مرتضى منصور رئيس القلعة البيضاء.

وحدد مرتضى منصور يوم الخميس المقبل كمهلة أخيرة للاعبي الفريق من أجل حسم موقفهم النهائي من البقاء مع الزمالك أو الرحيل. طالع التفاصيل من هنا

وقال أمير مرتضى منصور خلال تصريحاته للصحفيين بعد المباراة في ظل وجود مراسل “بطولات”: “هناك مهلة لهم كما قال رئيس النادي، ومن لديه استعداد أن يستمر مع الفريق عليه أن يتواصل معي أو مع مرتضى منصور لكي نجلس ونتفاوض، لأن المماطلة لن تجدي معنا نفعًا”.

واستأنف: “اللاعب الذي يريد تجديد عقده عليه أن يحدد موقفه خلال المهلة التي أعطاها لهم رئيس النادي، أما من لا يرغب في البقاء فليخبرنا من الآن لكي نضع ذلك في حساباتنا ونعرف كيف سنحدد احتياجاتنا في الفترة المقبلة”.

طالع | انتهاء مهلة مرتضى منصور لتجديد عقود لاعبي الزمالك.. حضور لاعب واحد

وأشار: “لن نكرر خطأ اللجان السابقة مع فرجاني ساسي الذي رحل فجأة من الفريق ما تسبب في أزمة بمركزه”.

واختتم: “الزمالك لن ينتظر لاعبًا، أي لاعب لا يريد أن يجدد سنقوم بعمل حفل تكريم له، لكن فكرة عدم التركيز بسبب العروض هذا لن نسمح به، هناك عروض سنقدمها للاعبين في موعد حددناه سلفًا، وستكون هناك قرارات من مجلس الإدارة في حالة عدم تركيز اللاعبين الذين لن يجددوا مع الفريق.

جدير بالذكر أن الزمالك قد حقق الفوز على فيوتشر اليوم في مباراة مثيرة بثلاثة أهداف مقابل هدفين ضمن منافسات بطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز.

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Flamengo e Atlético-MG duelam neste sábado, às 16h30, no Mineirão, num jogo cheio de atrativos. A partida promete ser decisiva para os rumos do Campeonato Brasileiro, já que o Rubro-Negro é o vice-líder, com 61 pontos, enquanto o Galo está logo abaixo, em terceiro, com 59. O jogo tem dois grandes protagonistas que são velhos amigos: Diego e Robinho. Este será o terceiro confronto entre eles, mas o primeiro no Brasil.

Diego é o principal nome do Flamengo para esta partida e vem comandando o time no Campeonato Brasileiro. Já Robinho é o artilheiro do Galo na temporada, com 23 gols. O talento é tão grande dos dois lados que um ex-companheiro da dupla evita apontar qualquer favoritismo. O ex-meia Robert, que viu os garotos brilharem e despontarem no Santos, torce por um empate no Mineirão.

– Torço para os meus amigos, tomara que seja um 2 a 2 com um show de cada lado. Foi um privilégio jogar com eles. Os dois têm decidido neste Brasileiro. O Flamengo cresceu com o Diego, e o Robinho vem fazem fazendo muitos gols, é importante para o Atlético-MG – avalia.

Quando Diego e Robinho eram apenas promessas, Robert era um dos principais jogadores do Santos. Por causa deste posto, ele era visto por Diego como um exemplo.

– Eu era como um irmão mais velho para ele, era o jogador experiente na época. Ele observava muita coisa – lembra o ex-camisa 10, que “sofreu” e participou de muitas brincadeiras com a dupla.

– Na primeira concentração do Robinho fiz o mesmo que fizeram comigo no Olaria. O Biro-Biro falou para eu pegar café para ele. Aquilo ficou marcado na minha memória. Então, repeti aquilo com o Robinho. Falei, “Ô, Juvena, vai pegar café para mim” (risos) – conta.

Apesar das brincadeiras de moleques, Robert garante que a dupla era muito profissional.

– Eles faziam algumas estripulias no dia a dia, mas sempre foram bons profissionais. Grandes jogadores. O ambiente era animado por causa da garotada. O time empolgava – lembra, citando aquela geração dos “Meninos da Vila”.

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According to recent reports from Romania, Glasgow Rangers attacking midfielder, Ianis Hagi, is attracting the interest of Lazio this summer, with Steven Gerrard facing a battle to keep the Gers man at Ibrox.

The report by Sport.ro (via Sport Witness) claims that the Serie A side are determined to land Hagi at any cost this summer, and are prepared to offer Rangers a sum of around €13 million (£11.2 million) for the midfielder’s services.

Indeed, Gazzetta dello Sport also reported last month that Lazio are keen to bolster their attacking options in the summer transfer window and that the £5.4 million-rated 22-year-old is on the Italian side’s shortlist, with the Gazzetta suggesting it would take an offer of around €10 million (£8.5 million) for Gerrard to consider parting with the Romania international.

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While Hagi has impressed over his 28 Scottish Premiership appearances so far this season, with the midfielder scoring six goals and providing nine assists, as well as averaging a WhoScored match rating of 6.93, should Lazio indeed submit an offer of around €13 million for the 22-year-old this summer, it would certainly be interesting to see how Rangers respond – considering the Ibrox side paid KRC Genk just £3.15 million for Hagi last summer.

However, with Gerrard claiming earlier this season that the Romanian is an “absolute dream” to work with, it would not appear likely that the Gers boss will let Hagi go without putting up a considerable fight.

In other news: ‘I am not surprised’ – Pundit backs ‘exceptionally’ good talent to join Rangers after agent hint – find out more here!

Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has said that only Callum McGregor, David Turnbull and Stephen Welsh stand out as players exempt from a looming squad overhaul at Parkhead.

Interim boss John Kennedy will oversee the concluding four games of the season before the club make a final decision on Neil Lennon’s long-term managerial successor.

Kennedy has been unable to salvage the Hoops’ campaign. On Sunday, they were beaten 2-0 by arch-rivals Rangers in the Scottish Cup fourth round, a result which confirms their first trophyless season since 2010.

They are also 20 points adrift of Steven Gerrard’s men in the league table, a damning state of affairs.

‘Practically a blank sheet of paper’ for incoming Celtic boss

Writing in his Record Sport column, Sutton predicted that Odsonne Edouard and Kristoffer Ajer would follow loanees Mohamed Elyounoussi, Jonjoe Kenny and Diego Laxalt out the door.

In his eyes, only McGregor – set to take over as captain as Scott Brown heads to Aberdeen – midfielder Turnbull and centre-back Welsh are guaranteed to be part of the long-term picture.

“It’s practically a blank sheet of paper,” Sutton wrote.

“What’s on it? Callum McGregor, David Turnbull are on there, you maybe give youngster Stephen Welsh the benefit of the doubt even if he wasn’t at his best against Rangers.”

Sutton added: “It’s a heck of a shopping list at Celtic Park if they are to even think about having a chance of wrestling the title off Rangers next season.”

At the start of the month, it was reported that Celtic were on the verge of appointing former Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe.

However, no announcement has followed, and Football Insider have claimed that the 43-year-old has entertained a rival approach from Crystal Palace.

Transfer Tavern verdict

If you were a Rangers fan assessing Celtic’s predicament, you would be licking your lips. With a summer of upheaval ahead, it seems unlikely that they will be unable to strike back quickly, even under new management.

Their crosstown rivals have looked a level above this season, progressing to the Europa League round of 16 and going 34 league matches unbeaten.

In terms of the players who will still be at Parkhead next term, Sutton is justified in advocating the cases of Turnbull, McGregor and Welsh based on their generally solid performances throughout the current campaign.

In other news, this reported Celtic managerial candidate fears he has been overlooked.

Leeds could deliver a big message to Marcelo Bielsa by landing AZ Alkmaar ace Teun Koopmeiners this summer amid reported transfer interest from Liverpool.

What’s the story?

In a list of options suggested by The Athletic’s Phil Hay as potential cover for Kalvin Phillips, Koopmeiner’s name came into the discussion, with the suggestion that he could be set for a move away from his native Netherlands in the summer.

Italian publication Calciomercato have now claimed that fellow Premier League side Liverpool are keen on signing the Dutchman, who they see as a potential replacement for Georginio Wijnaldum.

Could be big message to Bielsa

In some player analysis done by The Athletic, it was suggested that: “Koopmeiners has more of an attacking profile than Phillips (something that might fit with Bielsa’s standards of versatility) and there is a lot to like about him. He stands out as a very good all-rounder in top-flight terms: an extremely strong tackler who mirrors Phillips in his constant attempts to look for forward passes rather than lateral balls.

“While the match with Phillips is not perfect, it is close enough to suggest that Koopmeiners is an asset Bielsa could refine with coaching.”

Described as a “leader” by his former coach Koen Stam, Koopmeiners is AZ Alkmaar’s captain, and as well as being a talented footballer, would be another important voice in the dressing room.

Perhaps just as importantly on a bigger scale, his signing would show that Leeds mean business. Fending off competition from outgoing Premier League champions Liverpool to his signature would signal to Bielsa that the Whites are intent on taking that next step forward – a vital message to convey when you consider that the Argentine’s current contract is coming to an end this summer.

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While Bielsa seems more than happy at Elland Road, landing a key target like this would be the perfect way to prove to the manager that the club are ready to back him in the transfer market.

It’s all in Victor Orta’s hands to beat Liverpool to the 1.83m (6 foot) Koopmeiners now.

Meanwhile, Leeds could sign an ideal partner for Kalvin Phillips in this star…

Many England fans were left slamming the display of Raheem Sterling despite their 5-0 home win over San Marino in World Cup qualifying on Thursday night.

Two goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin as well as further strikes from James Ward-Prowse, Ollie Watkins and Sterling himself gave Gareth Southgate’s men all three points on the night, but several Three Lions supporters were left frustrated at Sterling’s overall performance.

Even though he did eventually score, albeit by a deflection that helped him out, the 26-year-old was guilty of missing a number of glorious opportunities, as he recorded no fewer than six shots off target in total, three times as many as any other player to have set foot on the pitch (Sofascore).

He also lost out on four of his duels, the second-most lost out of his teammates, and failed to put in a single cross or long ball, all while losing possession on five different occasions (Sofascore).

England fan reaction to Sterling display

These England fans slammed his performance on Twitter, with one even going as far as to claim that the winger is ’embarrassing’:

“For me Chilwell & Foden make a case for starting XI. Mount did Mount things and Ward-Prowse for me is on the plane, if for nothing else then for his dead ball ability. The rest were pedestrian, Lingard and Sterling playing selfish #ENGSMR #EngSan”

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“Sterling wouldn’t be near my starting 11 for the euros. #EngSan”

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“Take Sterling off, replace him with a garden gnome, instant goal fest #EngSan”

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“Sterling has to have the worst 1st touch & finishing ability in world football, the man is embarrassing #poorplayer #EngSan #football #internationalfootball”

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“Sterling isn’t good enough #engsan #england”Credit: @alfie_dobbo”Sterling is possibly one of the most overrated footballers on earth. #EngSan”Credit: @bornbold4In other news, find out what FFP development has been flocked to by MCFC fans here!

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Dez dias depois da reapresentação do elenco após as férias dadas por conta da paralisação da Série B do Campeonato Brasileiro devido a Rio 2016, o Vasco chega nesta sexta-feira ao último dia de atividades antes da bola voltar a rolar. Neste sábado, a equipe enfrenta o Sampaio Corrêa, no Espírito Santo, pela primeira rodada do segundo turno da competição, e os jogadores admitem saudade de campo. O técnico Jorginho aproveitou o período para corrigir todos os erros do time encontrados no primeiro turno.

Titular do ataque do Vasco, Jorge Henrique foi um dos jogadores que mais aproveitou a espécie de “pré-temporada” que foi realizada neste mês. As atividades integrais, comportando momentos no Centro Avançado de Prevenção e Reabilitação Esportiva e no campo anexo, inaugurado no dia da reapresentação para dar uma maior qualidade ao trabalho promovido entre os profissionais. E, assim, mantendo o nível para voltar com vitória e seguir o caminho rumo ao retorno à Série A.

– É sempre bom treinar, estávamos precisando. Essa fase de preparação veio em boa hora, mas estamos com saudade de entrar em campo para disputar uma partida, jogar é o principal. Estamos trabalhando firme para voltar bem, retornar com vitória. O Jorginho é um grande treinador e vem realizando um excelente trabalho aqui no Vasco. Os treinos que ele realiza são sensacionais e nos deixa em excelentes condições para jogar bem durante os noventa minutos – disse o atacante ao site oficial.

A última vez que o Vasco entrou em campo foi no último dia 2, quando empatou com o Ceará sem gols. A pausa aconteceu com o estabelecimento de Éderson no ataque titular do Vasco, fazendo companhia a Jorge Henrique. O novo xodó da torcida aproveitou este período sem jogos para aprimorar o entrosamento com o companheiro, no intuito de cumprir o papel no time.

– O Éderson é um jogador que se movimenta muito lá na frente e que irá nos ajudar bastante na temporada. Estamos nos entrosando mais a cada dia que passa. Nosso entrosamento vai aumentar bastante com o decorrer dos nossos jogos – finalizou Jorge Henrique.

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A PREPARAÇÃO

Primeiro dia
Na terça-feira da semana passada, o Vasco se reapresentou após as férias de uma semana e, na ocasião, inaugurou o campo anexo como forma de aprimorar o trabalho de preparação da equipe.

Treinos integrais
Em cinco oportunidades, o técnico Jorginho comandou os treinos em São Januário de maneira integral. O treinador tratou o período da parada da Série B para o Rio 2016 como se fosse uma pré-temporada.

Atividades táticas
Foi o principal foco de Jorginho neste período de preparação. O comandante tratou de promover variações táticas na equipe, com o objetivo de voltar a surpreender os adversários, até então acostumados com o estilo de jogo do Vasco.

Entrosamento
O entrosamento foi outro ponto bastante trabalhado por Jorginho durante este período sem jogos. Principalmente em Éderson, que chegou e assumiu rapidamente a posição de titular do ataque do Vasco para os últimos meses do ano.