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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta appears set to axe a “unique” player from his squad in January, and there is a real possibility that he could head out on loan.

Arsenal's rumoured transfer plans for 2025

While the Premier League title hopefuls attempt to finally beat Man City to domestic glory, after just missing out on number one spot in each of the last two seasons, sporting director Edu Gaspar and his transfer team continue their work on upgrading Arteta’s options.

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Rumours have circulated recently linking Arsenal with a new striker in 2025, despite Edu and Arteta ultimately deciding not to sign towards the end of the summer.

After missing out on RB Leipzig starlet Benjamin Sesko earlier in the window, with an Arsenal offer rejected by the player, it is believed the Gunners could still go back in for Slovenia’s rising star.

Arsenal have already made contact over Sesko, as they plan a potential swoop for him next year, according to some reports, but he is by no means the only striker on their agenda. As well as Sesko, reports claim Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram, Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres and Eintracht Frankfurt star Omar Marmoush are other strikers linked with moves to Arsenal.

Arsenal’s next five Premier League games

Date

Bournemouth (away)

October 19

Liverpool (home)

October 27

Newcastle United (away)

November 2

Chelsea (away)

November 10

Nottingham Forest (home)

November 23

Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran was a reported target for north London chiefs too, but the Colombian’s new deal could make a transfer that much more difficult to do, especially in January.

As well as potential new additions, the winter window represents an opportunity to offload players and make space. One player who seems destined for the chopping block is left-back Kieran Tierney.

Loan on the cards with Tierney "no longer" in Arsenal's plans

As per reliable journalist Charles Watts, writing via his Dailybriefing, Arsenal could allow Tierney to go out on loan in January once he recovers from a hamstring injury, which has kept him sidelined since Euro 2024.

“Had that injury not happened, I’m sure Tierney would have been playing for another club right now,” said Watts.

“That was certainly the plan anyway, following his loan spell with Real Sociedad last season. But the injury put an end to any chances of a move and the focus now is on the left-back getting himself back fully fit ahead of the January window.

“He’s not in Mikel Arteta’s plans anymore. That’s been clear for a long time and Tierney accepts that. There is no animosity there. He knows the club has moved on and that his qualities as a left-back are not what Arsenal need in the system that they play.

“He has been included in Arsenal’s Premier League squad for the season so he could play once fit, but I struggle to really see that happening. He will hope to get a move in January, probably on loan.”

Called a “unique” player by Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers, the writing appears on the wall for Tierney, especially with Oleksandr Zinchenko, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber all capable of playing in his position.

Sussex lose last six wickets for 12 runs and three more after being made to follow on

ECB Reporters' Network08-Sep-2021An astonishing collapse by Sussex, who lost nine wickets for 97 runs, with their last six crashing down for just 12, allowed Middlesex to glimpse victory in their LV= Insurance County Championship match at Hove. Middlesex legspinner Luke Hollman took a career-best 5 for 65 on a flat pitch on which only six wickets had fallen in the opening seven sessions.Sussex, following on 357 runs behind, then lost Ali Orr, Ben Brown and Sean Hunt and closed on 88 for 3.Sussex started the third day on 103 without loss, chasing a mind-boggling 527 just to avoid the follow-on. A more realistic survival target was to get into the final day with first-innings wickets in hand.Fast bowler Blake Cullen broke through with the first ball of the second over of the day when he found the outside edge of Orr’s bat for keeper John Simpson to take the low catch in front of first slip. But after that Sussex had the better of the opening session and reached lunch on 217 for 1 with Tom Haines unbeaten on 109 – the fifth century of his career and the third of the season – and Brown 76 not out.Brown, anxious to use his feet to counter the spin of Hollman, was stumped ten minutes after the break. But the real Sussex implosion started at 250 when George Garton, possibly a little giddy-headed in his No. 4 position, swiped Hollman to deep midwicket. He looked so disappointed with his shot that he held his position at the crease for some moments before ripping off his gloves.It wasn’t going to get any better for the home side. At 272 the very promising Danial Ibrahim skied Sam Robson to midwicket for just 5. It was only legspinner Robson’s seventh first-class wicket, and came having made his highest score of 253 the day before.Then Middlesex took the new ball and Fynn Hudson-Prentice, who had hit a few pleasing drives, got one that lifted and left him from Tim Murtagh. At 308 Haines played a weary stroke and was caught behind off Murtagh, but not before he had reached 156, his highest first-class score, beating the 155 he made against Lancashire at Old Trafford at the start of the season.Delray Rawlins was bowled for a duck having a heave and Jack Carson, Oli Carter and Henry Crocombe followed almost immediately. Hollman then struck twice more in the second innings before Robson enjoyed another rare success by removing nightwatchman Hunt.Before play Sussex announced the retirement of seamer Stuart Meaker. Meaker, 32, who previously played for Surrey, was capped by England in two ODIs in 2011 and two IT20s in 2012.

Tottenham Hotspur’s poor start to the season almost got significantly worse on Wednesday night.

Ange Postecoglou’s side took on Coventry City in the League Cup, which should have been a straightforward win to boost morale around the club. Instead, it became perhaps the worst performance of the Australian’s reign thus far and ended with a last-minute smash-and-grab.

It was certainly a night to forget for the North Londoners and their travelling fans, but they have the perfect opportunity to make amends tomorrow afternoon as they host Brentford in the Premier League.

The bad news is that the Bees seem to be in great form at the moment and came close to earning a point away at Manchester City last week and comfortably beating Southampton the weekend before that.

So, if the Lilywhites are going to get anything out of the game, they’ll need to put in a performance far better than the one they gave on Wednesday, and we wouldn’t be surprised to see the manager make up to eight changes to help that happen.

1 GK – Guglielmo Vicario

So, starting in goal, we already have the first change: number one Guglielmo Vicario comes back into the side in place of Fraser Forster, who looked shakey during the week.

Vicario hasn’t had the best start to the season himself, but with more minutes under his belt, he could get back to his shot-stopping best.

2 RB – Pedro Porro

On the right of the back four is another change, as 18-year-old Archie Gray makes way for Pedro Porro.

The young Englishman looked bright here and there against Coventry, but the Spaniard is a sensational right-back who is integral to Postecoglou’s ultra-attacking style of play.

For example, in just 37 appearances last season, the Don Benito-born star scored four goals and provided seven assists, equating to a goal involvement on average every 3.36 games.

3 CB – Cristian Romero

To the left of Porro will almost certainly be the club’s co-vice captain, Cristian Romero.

The Argentine international came in for some deserved criticism following the defeat to Arsenal last week, but there can be no doubt about his quality, especially when Lionel Messi described him as “the best defender in the world”, and he probably knows a thing or two about football.

Moreover, we often see the best in the combative centre-back when the going gets tough.

4 CB – Micky van de Ven

Alongside the World Cup winner will be Dutch centre-back Micky van de Ven.

The former Wolfsburg star was rested for the match on Wednesday, which was probably the right call given his injury record, but in tomorrow’s must-win game, he has to start.

The incredible speed he can reach makes him an integral part of the manager’s playing philosophy, as it’s this rapid pace that allows him to run back and cover from the team’s high line.

5 LB – Destiny Udogie

The final player to make up the back four is the only one to keep his place from the last game, Destiny Udogie.

However, the Italian full-back didn’t put in his best performance and was actually hooked at half-time.

Still, given how well he played in the league last season and the manager’s reluctance to use Djed Spence apart from a rare time on Wednesday, it would be shocking if he didn’t start.

6 CM – Rodrigo Bentancur

The first name in midfield is another survivor from the fiasco against Coventry, Rodrigo Bentancur.

Like the rest of his teammates, the Uruguayan international didn’t do much of any note in that game, but with Yves Bissouma only returning to training today, it seems certain that he’ll start again.

That said, like plenty of his teammates, the former Juventus ace is incredibly talented, and in a side with more regular starters, he could get back to somewhere near his best – at least that’s what the manager will be hoping.

7 CM – Dejan Kulusevski

The first change in midfield sees one Swede replace another, as 18-year-old Lucas Bergvall comes out for Dejan Kulusevski, who has looked good in central areas recently.

Now, the youngster didn’t look bad on Wednesday, but he couldn’t quite take a hold of the game either, and while that’s understandable at his age, it’s also an indication he shouldn’t be starting in a tough league game either.

Moreover, Kulusevski is one of Postecoglou’s most technically gifted players and, with a record of 36 goals and assists in 101 Spurs games, he’s also one of the most dangerous.

8 CM – James Maddison

The second change in midfield sees James Maddison come back into the lineup in place of Pape Matar Sarr.

The Englishman has been getting some understandable criticism of late for some underwhelming performances, but even when he’s not at his very best, the “influential” midfielder, as dubbed by former manager Brendan Rodgers, is still useful.

For example, in his 32 league matches for the Lilywhites, the former Leicester City star has scored four goals and provided 11 assists, meaning he’s averaged a goal involvement every 2.13 games.

Appearances

28

4

Goals

4

0

Assists

9

2

Goal Involvements per Match

0.46

0.50

9 RW – Brennan Johnson

Brennan Johnson, the first of the three attackers, comes in for the injured Wilson Odobert.

It’s been a tough season for the Welshman so far, but he did make a difference in the game on Wednesday by keeping his composure and scoring the 92nd-minute winner to save the club and Postecoglou from an embarrassing defeat.

It will be tougher against Brentford tomorrow afternoon, but he clearly has the backing of the manager, and 15 goal involvements in his debut season for the club suggests there is a talented player there.

10 ST – Dominic Solanke

Starting up top and keeping his place in the team is the £65m man, Dominic Solanke.

The former Bournemouth ace hasn’t had the best of starts to life in North London, as in three appearances, he has yet to open his account with a goal or assist, but in his defence, his actual play has been quite good.

Moreover, he played like a man possessed last season and racked up a superb 21 goals and four assists in 42 appearances for the Cherries, so it feels more like a matter of when and not if he starts to find the back of the net in white.

Appearances

42

Goals

21

Assists

4

Goal Involvements per Match

0.59

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O volante Patrick de Paula reencontrará, nesta terça-feira (23), o Atlético-MG. Expulso de maneira incorreta na partida do primeiro turno, o atleta é o reserva mais utilizado por Abel Ferreira na temporada e deve receber uma oportunidade no time titular no último embate da equipe antes da final da Libertadores.

Relembre a trajetória do Palmeiras até a final da Libertadores de 2021

Na 16ª rodada, o Verdão enfrentou a equipe mineira e saiu derrotado por 2 a 0 no Mineirão. A partida ficou marcada pelos erros do árbitro. Primeiramente, Bruno Arleu de Araújo expulsou o camisa 5 alviverde pelo segundo cartão amarelo em uma jogada na qual o palmeirense escorregou. Na sequência, mostrou o vermelho também para Abel Ferreira e João Martins, mas alegando que ambos proferiram palavras não identificadas.

Com chances consideráveis de estar entre os titulares nesta terça-feira (23), Patrick de Paula é o jogador que mais saiu do banco em jogos do Maior Campeão Nacional na atual temporada. Em 45 aparições em 2021, 23 foram como substituto ao longo dos embates.

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Nas últimas duas partidas, o volante teve atuações antagônicas. Contra o São Paulo, iniciando o confronto, falhou no início da jogada que culminou no segundo gol adversário. Diante do Fortaleza, por outro lado, entrou bem e teve um gol mal anulado pelo VAR.

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A partida entre Palmeiras e Atlético-MG está marcada para esta terça-feira (23), às 21h30 (de Brasília), no Allianz Parque.

A high-earning member of the Aston Villa squad has publicly teased a potential move to one named club, with the player holding a sit-down interview whilst away on international duty for his country.

Villa prepare for Everton after solid start to Premier League season

It's been a solid start to the season for Unai Emery and Villa, who are also looking forward to their first participation in the European Cup/Champions League since 1983.

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Villa beat West Ham 2-1 on the opening Premier League weekend, courtesy of goals from summer signing Amadou Onana and a late winner from striker Jhon Duran, with Emery's side also defeating newly-promoted Leicester City 2-1 at the King Power.

Their only loss of the season so far was against title hopefuls Arsenal at Villa Park, and even that was a smash and grab, with Leandro Trossard and Thomas Partey bagging late strikes past the hour mark to nick a late victory.

Aston Villa vs Everton

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Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa

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Aston Villa vs Man United

October 6

Fulham vs Aston Villa

October 19

Emery and co are now preparing to host Everton right after the international break finishes, and three days later, they'll kick off their opening Champions League game of the season against Young Boys in Switzerland.

“I’m very happy," said Emery after Villa's 2-1 win away to Leicester.

"We were speaking before the match in the dressing room about how we are always feeling our supporters helping when we are playing away. We are feeling their support and it’s very important for us. We are playing thinking of them and trying to feel comfortable. Playing away, their supporters are pushing a lot, but we can feel our supporters here with us.

“It’s important for us to play with confidence and the commitment we have to make everybody happy.”

Villa are also fresh off the back of what was a very eventful transfer window for them. While Emery lost key players from last season, like Douglas Luiz, Villa quickly moved to seal a statement £50 million deal for Onana, and they also managed to keep hold of Belgium international Youri Tielemans.

Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans teases move to Anderlecht

The 27-year-old was linked with an exit from the Midlands this summer, with some reports even claiming Tielemans was keen to leave Villa during the window, but he instead opted to remain under Emery.

An update on the midfielder's future has now emerged right from the horse's mouth, as Tielemans publicly teases a potential return to Anderlecht in a sit-down interview, even if there are other priorities first.

“Leander [Dendoncker] made that decision, he wants to play," said Tielemans to HLN. "He knows the structure at Anderlecht and has many playing opportunities, that is ideal. And he has stability for his family. For me, the door to Anderlecht is always open, but I also have to look at my career. First, other things.”

The £150,000-per-week ace has started all three of Villa's league games so far, bagging an assist and playing 270 minutes in total.

Mason Greenwood is one of the most technically-gifted players at Marseille, but the ex-Manchester United winger flopped in a two-touch challenge.

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The one-cap England international has rediscovered his spark in front of goal over recent weeks, finding the target on four occasions through his last six appearances – including a dramatic winner from the penalty spot last time out against Monaco.

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Greenwood has been proving his worth on the field for Marseille, but has been overshadowed on the training ground after failing to get to grips with an exercise intended to test reaction times and touch. The 23-year-old was the first to bow out of a three-man competition.

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Former Brighton and Everton striker Neal Maupay was the man to emerge triumphant, as he kept his composure and forced mistakes from those around him. The enigmatic frontman broke out James Maddison’s darts celebration again when claiming victory.

Bangladesh will play an intra-squad practice match on March 16, during their training camp in Queenstown, their ODI captain Tamim Iqbal said on Wednesday, adding that their spin-bowling coach Daniel Vettori will join the support staff in the city.The visitors ended their 14 days of quarantine in Christchurch that included seven days of room isolation, a first for the Bangladesh cricketers, although they did train in small groups last week.Related

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“[Vettori] is actually waiting for us in Queenstown,” Iqbal said at a press conference. “We have practice sessions and a practice game. We have been training in small groups during isolation, and from tomorrow we will be training as a team. Really looking forward to it.”[The quarantine] was a first-time experience for us. We have been in bubbles before but not in complete isolation. Honestly, the way New Zealand Cricket arranged everything, and the staff looked after us really well. We want to thank them, and although it was a difficult place to be, they made it as comfortable for us as possible.”Iqbal is among several cricketers from Bangladesh’s current squad who are in New Zealand for the first time since they inadvertently got caught up in the terrorist attack at the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch in 2019. Iqbal remembered the role played by Jacinda Ardern, the New Zealand prime minister, in the aftermath of the attack.Bangladesh players at Christchurch airport to catch their flight to Dhaka after their 2019 tour was cut short•AFP

“It was a difficult time for all of us, especially the families who lost their own. We can pray for them and hope God makes it easy for their families. It wasn’t a great time but we have to look forward.”This is a beautiful country with very nice people. I have been here now four or five times. I should mention the prime minister, the way she acted during those difficult times was really appreciated by all Bangladeshis. She did a fantastic job. If I get a chance to meet her, I will personally thank her,” he said.Iqbal also thanked the Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the smooth roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccination programme in the country. Most members of the Bangladesh touring party in New Zealand were inoculated ahead of their departure from Dhaka. Iqbal said he would encourage others to take the vaccine too.”You probably have to take it at some stage. Our prime minister was well in advance of everything. She did a fantastic job. We are really lucky as a nation that not only us cricketers, but normal people have been getting the vaccination for free.”I am very proud of Bangladesh and I am sure other countries will follow. We all have to take it sooner or later. I have taken a dose. It wasn’t too bad,” he said.

Celtic recently learned their schedule for the upcoming Scottish Premiership season as they plot to lift the title for a fourth successive campaign.

The Hoops will kick off the term with a clash against Kilmarnock at Parkhead at the start of August before back-to-back away games at Hibernian and St Mirren.

Their first meeting with their local rivals in the Old Firm will be at Paradise on the last day of the opening month, which will provide them with an opportunity to put an early marker down to assert their dominance in the derby once more.

Brendan Rodgers is yet to dip into the market to bolster his squad ahead of the new season, however, despite the summer transfer window having been open for business for a number of weeks now.

A replacement for Joe Hart is needed and Newcastle United's Martin Dubravka and Croatia star Dominik Livakovic have both been linked with moves to Glasgow to be the manager's new number one for the 2024/25 campaign.

The Hoops are also reportedly looking at other areas of the park and a new midfielder could be on the agenda amid links to one of Rodgers' former players.

Celtic offered chance to sign international midfielder

According to the Daily Record, the Scottish giants have been offered the opportunity to sign defensive midfielder Wilfred Ndidi on a free transfer this summer.

The report claims that there is a chance that the Nigeria international could arrive at Parkhead after his contract with Leicester City concluded at the end of last month.

His deal with the Foxes expired and the battler is now a free agent who can speak with any interested clubs ahead of signing a contract for the 2024/25 campaign and beyond.

The Daily Record states that the Premiership champions were 'made aware' on Monday night that the experienced star would be open to linking up with Rodgers, who he played under at the King Power, again.

It adds that Celtic have monitored his situation in previous transfer windows and could be willing to 'push the boat' out to secure his services if there is a real chance of bringing him to Glasgow this summer.

They would need to splash the cash to get a move over the line, per the report, as there is said to be interest from Premier League sides who could offer 'millions' in wages.

If they can add Ndidi to the playing squad ahead of next season then Rodgers could land a dream partner for Reo Hatate in the middle of the park.

Why Reo Hatate needs a defensive anchor

The Japan international, when fit, is a super talent who can cause havoc for opposition midfields and defences due to his dynamism and quality in possession.

He endured a rough 2023/24 campaign due to several injury issues that caused him to miss a combined 40 matches for club and country, with two calf injuries and a hamstring issue.

Hatate did catch the eye when he was available, though, as the central midfielder racked up three goals and four assists in just 12 Premiership starts last term – more than one goal contribution per start on average.

The 26-year-old maestro has the quality to make things happen at the top end of the pitch on a consistent basis from a midfield position, which was also proven by his performances during the 2022/23 campaign.

Appearances

32

Goals

6

Assists

8

Big chances created

10

Key passes per game

1.3

As you can see in the table above, Hatate racked up 14 goal contributions in 32 appearances in the division that term, which further highlights the attacking threat he is able to provide in Scottish football.

However, his work off the ball does leave a lot to be desired. The midfielder lost 51% of his duels and only made 0.9 tackles and interceptions combined per match across his 16 outings in the Premiership last season.

Celtic's midfield magician also lost 67% of his duels and, staggeringly, failed to make a single tackle or interception in three Champions League starts.

Why Wilfred Ndidi would be perfect for Reo Hatate

The Nigerian colossus, who was once hailed as "genetically blessed" by Rodgers due to his physicality and recovery speed, would be perfect for Hatate as he can provide the strong play off the ball that the Japanese lightweight does not offer.

Ndidi is a player who can control games through his play out of possession, with Rodgers once describing him as a "controlling" defender through his pressing work, and that is backed up by his fantastic statistics over the years in the Premier League.

The 27-year-old battler has averaged an astounding 5.3 tackles and interceptions combined per game throughout his career at club and international level, whilst no Celtic player managed more than 2.5 per match in the Premiership last term.

This shows that the Nigerian ace has the athleticism and defensive quality to put himself about the pitch to consistently cut out opposition attacks to help out his team.

This is why he would be perfect for Hatate, particularly in the Champions League against tougher opposition, as his sublime work off the ball would allow the Japan international to go about his business in possession without worrying about letting the side down with his lightweight nature.

Appearances

27

32

Goals

0

4

Assists

0

5

Tackles + interceptions per game

3.7

2.0

Duel success rate

55%

49%

As you can see in the table above, his defensive work took a hit last season under Enzo Maresca in the Championship but that was down to the now-Chelsea boss often using him in a central midfield role, rather than a defensive one.

Ndidi was not played in his preferred role in the six position and, as you can also see above, he was much better off the ball when used as a defender in the 2022/23 Premier League season – being managed by Rodgers for the majority of the campaign.

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Therefore, the impressive enforcer could be fantastic signing to anchor the Celtic midfield next season and beyond as a dream partner for Hatate.

Whilst the transfer window is still in its early days, the big news out of Molineux centres around the first team players that look set to leave Wolverhampton Wanderers and the efforts already going on to replace them.

O'Neil set to lose players this summer

Max Kilman's £40million move to West Ham United has occupied many of the recent headlines in the West Midlands as Wolves will now enter next season without their captain. In an attempt to replace the outgoing Englishman, Wolves are already said to be making a move for Borussia Mönchengladbach's Nico Elvedi.

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Recent reports have also suggested that current back-up keeper Daniel Bentley could be on his way out of Molineux with Arsenal interested in a move for the 30-year-old. Bentley could be joined in North London by Pedro Neto, who has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

With a number of Gary O'Neil's first choice stars attracting interest from the Premier League's top six, Wolves have already started work on finding replacements.

Wolves eye reinforcements between the sticks

As first reported by Give Me Sport, Wolves are weighing up a move for Sunderland shot-stopper Anthony Patterson. The outlet claims that O'Neil is eager to replace the outgoing Bentley and views the Black Cats' number one as the perfect option.

It is clear that the Wolves manager wants a strong back-up to Jose Sa and after Patterson's performances on Wearside last season, there is no doubt that he could fulfill this duty with ease.

Patterson appeared in all but one of Sunderland's league games last season as the 24-year-old stood out as a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing campaign. Despite his side finishing 16th in the Championship last time out, Patterson managed to keep the joint fourth most clean sheets in the division, showing that the Black Cats' struggles were not down to his actions.

The 24-year-old's performances on Wearside saw him earn significant praise from former Black Cats' boss Tony Mowbray who said of the player's future: "It's amazing to think of what he's going to be like when he's 30 and has still got six to eight years still to play when he's so young now and so good at what he does. He obviously has a big future."

Whilst Wolves will clearly be eager to pursue a deal for Patterson, it is likely that Sunderland will not make negotiations easy for the West Midlands outfit.

The report from Give Me Sport states that the Black Cats have slapped a £20million price tag on the goalkeeper. Additionally, Patterson's current contract will keep him at the Stadium of Light until 2028, meaning that there is no pressure on the club to sell this summer.

Whilst Bentley's move away from Molineux has yet to be confirmed by the club, Wolves will be eager to not be caught short this summer and agreeing an early deal for Patterson would be a wise move from O'Neil's side.

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A preparação das Guerreiras de Xerém para o Carioca teve mais uma etapa neste sábado (18). No CT Vale das Laranjeiras, o Fluminense empatou em 1 a 1 com a equipe masculina sub-14 do Serrano FC / Star Academy.

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O gol da equipe tricolor foi marcado por Carol Valle. A atividade teve três tempos de 30 minutos e o Fluminense enfrentou uma equipe que se volta parao planejamento das categorias de base, desenvolvendo atletas das categorias sub-9 até a sub-14 do futebol masculino.

Autora do gol tricolor, Carol Valle falou sobre a preparação da equipe.

– Feliz por ter feito o gol e pela entrega do time. Acho muito importante essa preparação com os jogos amistosos. Os nossos treinos têm sido intensos, estamos trabalhando bastante para iniciar a competição com o pé direito – disse.

A equipe das Laranjeiras inicia sua participação no Carioca Feminino diante do Pérolas Negras, em 2 de outubro, às 15h, em Xerém.