استقر الجهاز الفني لمنتخب الشباب تحت 20 عامًا لكرة القدم على استبعاد أحد اللاعبين من المعسكر الحالي، وذلك قبل مباراة تنزانيا المقبلة ضمن لقاءات بطولة كأس أمم إفريقيا.

وكان منتخب مصر تحت 20 عامًا قد تعادل مع زامبيا في مباراة الجولة الثالثة من مرحلة المجموعات ببطولة كأس أمم إفريقيا للشباب.

وقرر الجهاز الفني مغادرة محمد عبد الله لاعب الأهلي، من المعسكر الجاري في الإسماعيلية وذلك بناء على التقرير الطبي الذي رأى ضرورة راحة اللاعب.

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وأثبتت الفحوصات الطبية للاعب والإشاعات إصابته بمزق في العضلة الأمامية خلال لقاء المنتخب مع زامبيا بالجولة الثالثة.

وتقرر أن يغادر اللاعب المعسكر صباح غد لبدء برنامج العلاج الخاص به.

وخاض منتخب مصر للشباب تدريباته اليوم بملعب فندق إقامته بالإسماعيلية شارك فيه البدلاء بينما حصل اللاعبون الأساسيون في مباراة زامبيا على راحة من التدريبات.

ويستعد منتخب مصر للشباب لخوض مباراته المقبلة أمام تنزانيا يوم الجمعة القادم في الجولة الأخيرة للمجموعة الأولى.

You’d like to think that Ruben Amorim made some kind of stirring speech in the overtures of Manchester United’s Premier League clash against Liverpool.

The Portuguese manager struggled to gel with the stricken Old Trafford squad when replacing Erik ten Hag, whose worn-out system was well past its sell-by date when he was finally put out of his misery in October.

Newcastle United thrashed the Red Devils in their backyard to put the final nail in the coffin in 2024, a fitting and admittedly poignant end to the year. If Amorim believes in such symbolism, he’ll be inspired by his side’s start to January—and then some.

Anfield was silenced through United’s spirit, energy and optimism. The visitors were well worth their point on the fourth and perhaps unlucky not to have struck an incredible victory. Then, latterly, Arsenal failed to topple ten-man Man United in the third round of the FA Cup, with Altay Bayindir starring between the sticks and saving Kai Havertz’s spot kick in the shootout.

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Oh, there’s a long road ahead, with some important and winnable (quote-unquote) fixtures coming up. Manchester United have restored something that has been lost for quite some time. It’s intangible, something that takes root when individual parts come together to create something more than its 11-man makeup.

Change will be required in some areas, though, with Joshua Zirkzee perhaps already expendable.

Joshua Zirkzee's Man United future

INEOS backed Ten Hag in the summer market, forking out £36.5m for Zirkzee, who had been crowned the 2023/24 Serie A Player of the Year with Bologna.

Bologna qualified for the Champions League and were generally considered a wonderful surprise package, but Zirkzee has found that the pace and intensity in England stands as a stark difference to that of Serie A football.

As such, rumours have already piled up that the 23-year-old is headed for a premature exit, with Caught Offside even claiming that he has informed his agent to search for a new club. There are things to like about the Dutchman but with four goals from 29 matches, he definitely hasn’t been up to speed – quite literally in numerous instances.

Should Zirkzee leave, United will need a replacement, and Amorim seems to have the perfect player in mind.

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GIVEMESPORT revealed at the weekend that Paris Saint-Germain’s Randal Kolo Muani is at an impasse with Tottenham Hotspur, for Daniel Levy is characteristically hesitant about accepting an obligatory buy option in a loan package stretching to the end of the season.

This could allow Man United – and Juventus who are both actively chasing a move – to steal ahead in the race for the wantaway forward. A loan deal could give the Red Devils some financial breathing room while improving the squad for the business end of the season, though a £50m fee would need to be paid come summer.

It’s all gone a bit wrong in Paris for the France international, but he’s still an immensely talented forward who could thrive in this new Old Trafford system.

What Randal Kolo Muani would bring to Man United

The Athletic’s David Ornstein has already confirmed that Man United have held exploratory talks regarding a deal for Kolo Muani, but as we can see, interest is fierce for his signature and hesitation may be fatal.

Striker Kylian Mbappe hailed Kolo Muani, 26, as the “complete” forward, but with just 11 goals from 54 appearances at PSG since signing, it’s clear that he needs to search for pastures new, unfavoured by Luis Enrique.

Much of his time at the club has been spent on the bench – or coming off it during the second half. Kolo Muani does, though, maintain a fluent positional sense that could see Amorim deploy him across a number of frontline roles, something that could pay dividends for a United side looking to improve their dynamics up top.

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It’s something that has foiled Zirkzee’s early efforts to succeed in the Premier League, for the 6 foot 4 talent is not consistent enough. He’s powerful and able to manipulate the spaces in and around the final third, though it’s clear that United need more energy and Kolo Muani could provide that in an environment that values his skills.

In 2022/23, for example, Kolo Muani scored 23 goals and added 17 more assists for Eintracht Frankfurt, principally fielded as a centre-forward and hailed by talent scout Jacek Kulig for being “on fire” in the Bundesliga.

German legend Lothar Matthaus also remarked that he “has the mark of a future superstar” during his time in the country, tearing opponents to shreds.

Zirkzee impressed with his intelligence and link-up play for Bologna last term but he still only scored 12 goals across 37 outings. The Netherlands international isn’t wasteful in front of goal, rather, he struggles to find clear-cut chances with all that regularity.

Of course, we can look at Kolo Muani’s numbers in France and surmise that United would be taking something of a risk, bringing him over the Channel.

But this is a player who tore German football to shreds when he was valued. The Frenchman’s energy and pace is exactly what Amorim’s system needs, still ranking among the top 12% of forwards across Europe’s top five leagues over the past year for assists and the top 9% for successful take-ons per 90, as per FBref.

The time is now. Sir Jim Ratcliffe won’t want to watch Kolo Muani spearheading a Tottenham Hotspur resurgence over the coming months and needs to get this one done.

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Hilton Cartwright, the Australia allrounder, has signed on a one-month deal with Derbyshire. He will provide cover for Shan Masood for the remainder of the Vitality Blast and up to three LV= Insurance Championship matches in July.Masood was recently called up for Pakistan’s tour of Sri Lanka next month, having been in prolific form for Derbyshire. He is currently the leading scorer in Division Two of the Championship, and the only player in either tier to pass 1000 runs, as well as second on the Blast run-scorers list.Related

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“Following Shan’s call-up to the Pakistan Test squad for their series next month, we wanted to act quickly to bring in international-quality cover and Hilton will do just that,” Derbyshire’s head of cricket, Mickey Arthur, said.”He’s a very talented cricketer and his Sheffield Shield record is one of the best for an allrounder in Australian cricket right now. He’ll come straight into the mix this week and I’m looking forward to working with him during what is a key part of the season for us.”Cartwright, who has previously played county cricket for Middlesex, has scored 3613 first-class runs at 35.77, and helped Western Australia to lift the Sheffield Shield earlier this year. In T20s, he averages 28.65, with a strike rate of 124.37.He will link up with Derbyshire ahead of their T20 tour match against India on Friday, and feature in the Blast against Durham on Sunday, with the club looking to secure a top-four North Group finish, and a place in the quarter-finals.”This is a great opportunity for me to test myself in the English domestic game again and work with one of the best coaches in the world,” Cartwright said. “The club’s had a great start to the season and as it’s getting to a crucial stage of the summer, I’m hoping to contribute with bat and ball to keep the momentum going that the lads have created.”Cartwright, 31, is also due to appear in the Hundred with Oval Invincibles in August.

Arsenal are now eyeing a January loan move for a former Man City player who’s unsettled at his current club and could look to leave before deadline day.

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Despite their major concerns right now, with Arsenal seriously missing the injured Bukayo Saka, who’s expected to be out until March, the club won’t be forced into panic-buying of any kind.

Arteta insists the priority is to get the best out of his current options. However, the Spaniard also says that they’re very much in the market and Arsenal are alert to any potential opportunities to upgrade their squad.

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“Let’s see. If there’s an opportunity we will look at it,” said Arteta on New Year’s Day. “Let’s see how we get there. Hopefully, the squad is going to be in a much healthier position than it is right now, but who knows?

“We are prepared if we need to do something, we’re capable of doing something, but then that transfer window is very tricky and difficult to control. The opportunities are very limited, but we’ll be there.”

PSG forward Lee Kang-in could emerge as a transfer target for Arsenal if the Ligue 1 champions are willing to let their Asian star leave on a half-season loan with an option to buy him outright in the summer, but as things stand, Luis Enrique’s side haven’t given an indication that is possible (The Athletic).

Surprisingly, reports in Spain suggest that Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo is wanted by Arsenal, and they’re prepared to make a bid, even if their centre-back options aren’t really cause for concern right now.

Another rumour from Spain which will raise eyebrows is Arsenal’s apparently rekindled interest in ex-Aston Villa and Man City midfielder Douglas Luiz, who the club bid multiple times for in 2022 but to no avail.

Arsenal consider January loan deal for Douglas Luiz

Former sporting director Edu Gaspar made three offers for the Brazilian back then – the largest one totalling £25 million – but this wasn’t enough to sway Aston Villa into selling (ESPN).

Since then, Luiz has joined Serie A heavyweights Juventus in a £42 million deal from Villa last summer. The 26-year-old went to Turin in a part-exchange deal which saw both Enzo Barrenchea and Samuel Iling-Junior head the other way, but his time at Juve hasn’t exactly gone according to plan, and he could now return to the Premier League.

As per a Spanish media source, Arsenal are interested in signing Luiz on loan from Juventus in January, even if they already have quality midfield options in his position.

They allegedly join a trio of other top English sides – Fulham, Man United and Tottenham – in the chase, and if reports surrounding Luiz’s potential exit start to heat up further, this could make for a very intriguing transfer saga.

“He’s playing less than we all expected, but we’re talking about a strong player,” said Villa sporting director Monchi said about Luiz to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

“There are guys who arrive and impose themselves, others who need time. Patience is needed, but Douglas’ qualities are beyond discussion. He will become important for Juve.

“He’s a playmaker and every ball that comes out of his feet has a meaning: last year he played 90% of the games with us. He was decisive.”

Christian Eriksen could return to Brentford as Thomas Frank opened the door to a reunion with the Manchester United midfielder.

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  As Eriksen’s time at United nears its end, speculation continues to swirl around where his next destination will be – and a return to West London is becoming a real possibility. The Danish international, now 33, originally joined Manchester United in 2022 on a three-year contract, following a brief yet memorable spell with Brentford. That period marked a triumphant return to football for Eriksen after he recovered from a cardiac arrest suffered during Euro 2020 while playing for Denmark.

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  While Eriksen has been linked to a possible return to Ajax – where he started his professional journey – Brentford remains a sentimental and realistic option. Marijn Beuker, the sporting director at Ajax, recently confirmed that bringing Eriksen back is "something they are considering." Yet, Thomas Frank’s latest comments have added fresh momentum to the Brentford angle.

• WHAT ERIKSEN SAID

  The Brentford manager did not shy away from the idea of a reunion, though he stopped short of confirming any discussions.

  "Christian is a fantastic player and probably the best Danish player in recent times," Frank told reporters. "I think we saw most recently against Portugal that he is still in a really good place. There is no doubt that he really wants to play some more and had a really good time when he was with us. I am open to all players, but of course, there are lots of things that need to be worked out when it comes to transfers. I would say that nothing is closed."

  When asked if there had been any direct conversations about Eriksen, Frank remained cautious.

  "I can't be that specific, and generally I usually say that I really like to talk about the players who are here right now, and if I have to talk about others, I usually say it could be Ronaldo or Messi, as it's a bit safer to talk about. So I can't really answer that," he added.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR ERIKSEN?

  Eriksen, despite the swirling transfer rumours, remains focused on finishing the season strong. He is expected to be involved when United face Lyon in the Europa League on Thursday. With his contract winding down, performances in these final months could play a key role in determining his next chapter.

This season has been a rather brutal one for Tottenham Hotspur.

Yes, Ange Postecoglou’s side are still in three cup competitions, but following last night’s defeat in the North London derby, the Lilywhites find themselves down in 13th place in the Premier League, with a whopping 11 defeats from 21 games.

There were poor performances across the board from the Australian’s side, and while summer signing Dominic Solanke was undoubtedly trying his best to make something happen for the team, he was comfortably dealt with by the hosts.

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The former Bournemouth star has been one of the few bright spots in Spurs’ campaign thus far, but his place in the team could soon be under threat, as recent reports have linked the club with another free-scoring number nine who may well be an upgrade.

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According to a recent report from GIVEMESPORT, Tottenham will continue to target the French market this window, despite missing out on Randal Kolo Muani, and have already been offered the chance to sign LOSC Lille star Jonathan David.

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The report claims that the Canadian’s agent has offered the forward out to clubs in recent times, including the Lilywhites, which could be an offer too tempting to pass up on.

A potential price is not mentioned in the story, but considering his contract is set to expire this summer, and he is therefore free to sign a deal with foreign clubs this month, we wouldn’t be surprised if he was available for even less than the £20m that was reported last summer.

Daniel Levy and Co might prefer to sign David for free in the summer, but given his sensational form over the last few years and the club’s need for attacking reinforcements now, it would undoubtedly be worth splashing the cash to bring him in this month, even if his arrival could spell trouble for Solanke.

How David compares to Solanke

So, if Spurs are proactive this month and opt to bring David to the club, it would likely be with the promise of regular football, should his performances warrant it, meaning he would be in direct competition with Solanke for a starting berth up top, but who’s the better striker?

Well, when it comes to their pure output this season, it’s a comprehensive victory for the Lille ace, who, in just 29 appearances, has found the back of the net on 17 occasions and provided six assists for good measure, meaning he’s currently averaging a goal involvement every 1.26 games.

In contrast, the former Cherries star has scored 11 goals and provided six assists in as many games, which equates to a still brilliant but nonetheless worse average of a goal involvement every 1.70 games.

It’s not just this season that the New York-born phenom has been the more prolific number nine either.

Indeed, last season he racked up a simply sensational haul of 26 goals and nine assists in 47 appearances, which comes out to an average of a goal involvement every 1.34 games, and lends credence to podcast host and Canadian football expert Tony Marinaro’s claim that he’s “one of the best strikers in the world” and Football Talent Scout Jacek Kulig’s description that he is a “mind-blowing” forward.

In comparison, the former Chelsea ace also had a great season on the south coast, but his tally of 21 goals and four assists in 42 games still comes out to a slightly less impressive average of a goal involvement every 1.68 games.

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Finally, while the Lilywhites’ starting striker has the experience of playing in England, the Lille poacher has the experience of playing in the Champions League, racking up a tally of seven goals and one assist in 14 appearances in Europe’s top competition.

Ultimately, Spurs have a talented striker in Solanke, but based on the last few years, it’s apparent that David is the more accomplished goalscorer, and if the club have a chance to sign him this month, they have to take it.

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Emotional Guptill dedicated his Player-of-the-Match honour to his late father

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Guptill top-scored for New Zealand with 115 off 126 in the third ODI against Ireland•Sportsfile/Getty Images

New Zealand piled up 360 for 6 – the second-highest total in ODI cricket at The Village in Malahide – but it appeared lighter once Paul Stirling and Harry Tector hit full-tilt in the chase. After New Zealand ultimately scraped home by one run, Martin Guptill , who had set up the narrow victory with 115 off 126 balls, conceded that they “potentially left a few [runs] out there” and that they could’ve been at the wrong end of a tense finish had Stirling and Tector extended their 179-run third-wicket partnership.”It was always challenging. We potentially left a few out there,” Guptill told New Zealand Cricket. “I think if we had [lost] couple of less wickets at certain wickets, we could have really put the hammer down towards the end but to be able to get 360 and defend it, it was a great effort.Related

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“[Ireland’s chase] was impressive. They lost an early wicket and a little partnership and another wicket and obviously, a massive partnership. [For] chasing big totals like that, partnerships are a key and if they [Stirling and Tector] could’ve taken it another five-ten overs longer, that would’ve taken it away from us very quickly.”That New Zealand defended 360 was down to impressive spells from Matt Henry and Mitchell Santner who picked up seven wickets between them. Even Blair Tickner, who often erred short during his previous shifts on tour, eventually dragged the ball away from the hitting arcs of Ireland’s lower order when he began trusting his changes of pace.”I think the boys came back really well,” Guptill said. “It’s pretty tough to defend on a ground like this – small ground, good wicket, fast outfield – and we got two guys in and going. It was tough to shut them down. I thought the guys stuck at it really well. They came out here and played with no fear, which is what you want to do when you’re batting, so it was good. Matt Henry, to take four [4-68] on that wicket, unbelievable effort.”Guptill’s contribution to the victory earned him the Player-of-the-Match award, which he dedicated to his father who died in 2017 after a long battle with cancer. With 18 ODI centuries, the 35-year old opener is getting ever closer to the New Zealand record – 21 – currently held by his great mate Ross Taylor.”A bit of an innings of two halves, really,” Guptill said while assessing his performance. “Out of the blocks pretty quickly, felt really good up until about 75, then I just got myself stuck in a bit of a hole and couldn’t rotate the strike as well as I had been. I just got a little bit frustrated.”New Zealand could afford that little splutter with their lower middle order picking up the slack. Henry Nicholls walloped 79 off 54, Glenn Phillips hit 47 off 30 and Michael Bracewell put the finishing touches in while also taking his tournament tally to 190 off 138 without being dismissed.”[Those contributions were] vital,” Guptill said. “Obviously, Beast [Bracewell] at the end as well; he was striking it nicely. To have those guys pitching in and GP [Phillips] ended up close to fifty…Unlucky, not to get to his first fifty, but he contributed with a fantastic innings to help us get to that 360.”Phillips, though, had a forgettable day in the field, dropping as many as three catches, one of which he parried over the ropes for four, which left Ireland needing five off the last three balls. Such lapses in the field prompted New Zealand into some tense mid-over conferences, which involved Guptill among other senior players.”I didn’t say too much (laughs). It was just to keep sticking at it,” Guptill said. “Obviously, Glenn can do pretty freakish things on the boundary and he made a couple of outstanding efforts there and you know that didn’t quite go to hand, but that’s how cricket goes, isn’t it? You’re not going to catch everything and things like that…ebbs and flows of the game. That’s what makes it so exciting. It was just to keep sticking at it and make sure we keep doing our processes and hopefully, come out on top.”Guptill is not used in Test cricket anymore, so he wasn’t part of the squad who became the format’s first champions last year. His only shot at winning an ICC trophy lies in white-ball cricket and ahead of New Zealand’s European tour, he laid bare his motivation to play the T20 World Cup later this year and the ODI World Cup that follows in 2023. With this innings, he put those words to action.

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Neste sábado, Palmeiras e Juazeirense se enfrentam na Arena Barueri, às 21h, pela partida de ida da terceira fase da Copa do Brasil-2022. Será a estreia do Verdão nesta edição da competição nacional, enquanto a equipe baiana vem de duas classificações consecutivas no torneio. A dúvida fica por conta da escalação do Alviverde, que pode mesclar o time em mais uma oportunidade.

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Com a maratona do calendário, o Palmeiras irá estrear em seu sexto campeonato nesta temporada e passa a dividir suas atenções em três competições. Diante disso, a tendência é que Abel Ferreira mescle novamente o time titular com o alternativo. Nomes como Gustavo Gómez, Danilo, Piquerez, Gabriel Veron e Rony, que jogaram em Guayaquil, podem ganhar um descanso, enquanto nomes como Dudu, Zé Rafael e Raphael Veiga devem retornar.

Pelo lado da Juazeirense, a motivação é surpreender o Verdão e tentar propor o jogo, como afirmou o técnico Barbosinha, em entrevista ao LANCE!. Depois de eliminar o Vasco na segunda fase da Copa do Brasil, a equipe baiana não quer o rótulo de zebra e vem a São Paulo para se manter viva para o jogo da volta, que acontece em Londrina, já que a CBF não liberou o estádio em Juazeiro.

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Data/Horário: 30/4/2022, às 21h
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Weverton; Marcos Rocha, Gustavo Gómez (Kuscevic), Murilo e Piquerez (Jorge); Danilo (Gabriel Menino), Zé Rafael e Raphael Veiga; Dudu, Gabriel Veron (Wesley) e Rony (Rafael Navarro). Técnico: Abel Ferreira.

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Rodrigo Calaça; Dadinha, Eduardo, Werndell e Daniel; Waguinho, Patrick, Clebson e Nildo; Deysinho e Ian. Técnico: Barbosinha.

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Looking to help Ruben Amorim put his own stamp on the side that he inherited from Erik ten Hag, Manchester United have reportedly made one Premier League goalkeeper a top target to replace Andre Onana in 2025.

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Despite ditching Ten Hag in favour of Amorim, the Red Devils are still struggling with recent defeats against the struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers and a high-flying Bournemouth side only compiling their misery even further.

Ten Hag arrived to a squad struggling off the back of Ole Gunner Solskjaer’s mixed reign but one that was, ultimately, full of potential in parts. By the time the Dutchman left, however, he had left behind the ashes of his former Ajax sides with Amorim now left to pick up the pieces and turn things around in an increasingly impossible task at Old Trafford.

What should help ease the task at hand, however, is the January transfer window with names such as Nuno Mendes already mentioned alongside one target who will likely have to wait until the summer for the Red Devils to make their move.

According to The Daily Star, Manchester United have made Bart Verbruggen a top goalkeeper target to replace Andre Onana ahead of 2025 in a deal which could cost just £30m in the summer transfer window.

The Brighton & Hove Albion shot-stopper is reportedly top of United’s wishlist when it comes to goalkeepers and could yet follow in the footsteps of Roberto Sanchez by swapping The Amex for a side in the Premier League’s traditional top six.

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As Onana remains unconvincing, Verbruggen could emerge to instantly solve Amorim’s goalkeeper problem for years to come at just 22 years old and flying high with the Seagulls. When the summer arrives, Manchester United’s goalkeeper department could be in for quite the shake-up.

"Unbelievable" Verbruggen could be an upgrade on Onana

Whilst it would be harsh to discredit Onana’s improvement in the current campaign following a disastrous debut season last time out, he is yet to become the mistake-free goalkeeper that Manchester United so desperately need.

Most importantly, he is yet to show signs that he is among those at the highest level with the ball at his feet – making a frustrating error against Viktoria Plzen earlier this season. Verbruggen, meanwhile, seems to tick almost every box.

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Saves

47

44

Pass Accuracy

80.1%

77.9%

Save Percentage

67.6%

58.1%

Crucial on the ball and as important as ever as a shot-stopper, Verbruggen earned high praise from Fabian Hurzeler earlier this season. The Brighton manager told reporters as relayed by The Argus: “I really enjoy working with him because he is an unbelievable character.

“For his age he is very mature and he sees things very professionally. That is why he is a role model for everything. I think he can play a big part in the future of the club. And of course on the pitch he helps us with his saves but not only his saves.”

The Premier League table clearly demonstrates Nottingham Forest’s unexpected success in the 2024/25 campaign, and their impressive performances have earned them their current position as they aim to secure a European spot for next season.

The Reds have won over half of their league fixtures so far, making them one of the in-form sides and one of the outside contenders in the Premier League title race.

As well as the Premier League, Forest are also into the fourth round of the FA Cup, and Nuno Espirito Santo will be hoping his side can go far in that competition as they look to end their wait for a major trophy, which last arrived in 1990.

Forest have had some luck on their side this season as they are yet to pick up any major injuries or suspensions, but Espirito Santo will know they could bite eventually, and be hoping it doesn’t affect his team’s performances.

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As the second half of the campaign gets underway, the Portuguese boss may have his eye on a few arrivals before the transfer window closes, as he will not want his side to fall away after what has been an excellent season so far.

It is unclear how much money the club has in the bank, but with a top-four spot in their sights, adding one or two players before the deadline could help them get over the line.

Here, we have taken a look at five players Forest should be looking to sign in this January transfer window to ensure of success this term.

1 Evan Ferguson Brighton

It looks very likely that Evan Ferguson will leave Brighton & Hove Albion before the transfer window slams shut on 3rd February, even if that is only on loan.

There are several Premier League teams interested in signing the Republic of Ireland forward, but the Seagulls are yet to give the go-ahead for a deal to go through.

The Reds currently have Emmanuel Dennis, Taiwo Awoniyi and Chris Wood as their centre-forward options. Wood is obviously their leading man with 14 goals in the Premier League this season, and his place in the team is not going to come under threat for the rest of the campaign.

However, Awoniyi is attracting transfer interest himself, and Forest are possibly open to the pair leaving in this window. Therefore, a replacement will be needed, and Ferguson could be the perfect player to come to the City Ground and support Wood.

The 20-year-old has 13 Premier League goals to his name in over 50 matches, and will be eager to prove himself having only been given limited opportunities under Fabian Hurzeler.

This would be a low-risk signing for Forest, as Ferguson, who has been dubbed a “superstar” by Danny Murphy, would be joining on a loan deal, so the Reds would not be tied to the player or spending a huge amount on his services.

2 Yoane Wissa Brentford

Signing a new attacker could be on Forest’s agenda in this transfer window, as Chris Wood, Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi have all been heavily relied upon this season, leading Espirito Santo to add more depth and quality to that area of the team.

One player the Reds could look to bring in is Brentford’s Yoane Wissa, as Forest may look to “explore” a move for Wissa if Awoniyi leaves the City Ground. The 28-year-old has been in tremendous form for the Bees this season, scoring 11 goals in 19 Premier League games, and that has now put him on Forest’s radar.

Wissa can play anywhere across the frontline, meaning his arrival would not just help out Wood up top, but also the likes of Elanga and Hudson-Odoi.

Wissa is a firm favourite at Brentford and is under contract until 2026, so Forest and Nuno could find it hard to prise him away from a team that is also fighting to finish in a European spot, and the Bees have even rebuffed their initial approach.

3 Douglas Luiz Juventus

Nottingham Forest already have some good options in the middle of the park, but just like other positions, they could look to freshen things up, and Juventus’ Douglas Luiz has already emerged as a player they are interested in signing.

It’s been claimed that Forest have made contact to sign the Brazilian from Juventus in this transfer window, with a loan move being the most likely outcome. Luiz has struggled in Turin since his move from Aston Villa, and given how well he did in the Premier League, he could be an excellent addition for the Reds.

Douglas Luiz’s Premier League record

Appearances

175

Goals

20

Assists

18

The £135k-per-week midfielder was a key player for Villa during his time at the club, scoring 22 goals and recording 24 assists in over 200 games. His eye for a goal while being a more defensively minded player makes him someone who Espirito Santo would love in his midfield.

Ryan Yates and Elliot Anderson have done well in that midfield alongside Nicolas Dominguez, but Luiz’s potential arrival could just add a bit more steel and quality to ensure they finish in the top four.

Danilo has only just returned from the serious injury he picked up on the opening weekend, and Ibrahim Sangare is out injured, so options in that area of the team are quite short at the minute. As Luiz did at Villa Park, he could become a real favourite at the City Ground, especially if he helps the Reds reach the Champions League.

4 Stefanos Tzimas Nurnberg (on loan from PAOK)

Stefanos Tzimas is a player who has really impressed during his loan spell at FC Nurnberg and has now emerged on the radar of several Premier League teams. The 19-year-old has nine goals in 15 games in the German second tier, and even though he has done so well, his club have made it clear they are going to trigger their loan-to-buy clause before selling the player for £25m in the summer.

However, Forest are in need of a new striker, and will be even more so if Dennis or Awoniyi leave this month. Therefore, the Reds should look to get ahead of the rest and make a move for the young striker now instead of waiting until the summer like the rest.

Tzimas is still young and will need time to adapt to the Premier League, but instead of getting a more experienced, older backup to Wood, they could look to get a younger striker who can learn from the New Zealand international and be his ready-made replacement in the long term.

5 Rayan Cherki Lyon

Espirito Santo may have his eye on adding more attacking quality to his Nottingham Forest side this month, as he will want to make sure his side can keep up with the race at the top of the league, all while having options should the club suffer any injuries or suspensions.

One player who could be a good purchase for the Reds is Rayan Cherki, who looks set to leave Lyon in this transfer window. The Frenchman has a verbal agreement with the Ligue 1 side that he can leave in this transfer window for €22.5m (£19m).

Cherki’s availability should alert Forest, as he is a player who can again improve their wide options, but he is also someone who can provide competition for Morgan Gibbs-White, as the Englishman is Forest’s only real No 10 in their squad.

Cherki has been a very good performer for Lyon, getting among the goals and assists, and given he is only 21, he would surely be a worthy investment for the Reds as someone who improves their squad immediately.

The attacker could also be a player who could get so much better in a year or two’s time. Cherki has been described as an “outrageous” player, and his price tag means that, for someone of his quality, he is available on the cheap, and he could be a difference-maker in terms of where the Reds finish this season.