يحل فريق مانشستر سيتي، مساء يوم الأحد، ضيفًا على خصمه آرسنال، في إطار منافسات بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز لهذا الموسم.
تأتي تلك المباراة في قمة لقاءات الجولة الرابعة والعشرين من الدوري الإنجليزي، موسم 2024/25، على ملعب “الإمارات”.
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ويحتل آرسنال حاليًا المركز الثاني برصيد 47 نقطة، في حين أن مانشستر سيتي لديه 41 نقطة في المركز الرابع.
ويستعد النجم المصري عمر مرموش لخوض ثاني مبارياته بقميص مانشستر سيتي، بعدما ظهر لأول مرة رفقة حامل اللقب ضد تشيلسي، الأسبوع الماضي.
وانضم مرموش إلى مانشستر سيتي قادمًا من آينتراخت فرانكفورت، في وقت سابق من الشهر الماضي، في نافذة الانتقالات الشتوية لهذا العام.
وغاب مرموش عن مباراة مانشستر سيتي يوم الأربعاء الماضي ضد كلوب بروج في دوري أبطال أوروبا، بسبب لوائح يويفا.
وسيكون مرموش جاهزًا للمشاركة في ملحق دور الـ16 من البطولة الأوروبية، في مباراتي الذهاب والإياب ضد ريال مدريد. تشكيل مانشستر سيتي المتوقع أمام آرسنال اليوم في الدوري الإنجليزي
حراسة المرمى: إيدرسون.
خط الدفاع: ماتيوس نونيز، جون ستونز، أكانجي، جفارديول.
خط الوسط: برناردو سيلفا، كوفاسيتش، كيفين دي بروين.
خط الوسط الهجومي: فيل فودين، عمر مرموش.
خط الهجوم: إيرلينج هالاند.
ويُمكنكم متابعة أحداث مباريات اليوم لحظة بلحظة من مركز المباريات من هنــــا.
Abbas claims stunning figures of 6-11 as Hampshire take mammoth lead
Alan Gardner16-Apr-2021Around an hour into the second morning of this match, Middlesex’s bowlers were preparing to put their feet up in the dressing room in recognition of a hard job well done. Then came the Mohammad Abbas-inspired madness, a sickening sense of preconceptions being upended, and the desperate scramble for batting gear. Abbas sized up the pitch on his home debut, claimed a hat-trick inside seven balls, and had a five-for before the end of his third over, as Hampshire brutally seized control.Middlesex started and ended the day in the field, the one major difference being that they were now in hock to the tune of almost 450 runs after Hampshire declined to enforce the follow-on. Sam Northeast and Ian Holland added a double-century partnership in untroubled fashion, both walking off in the 90s at the close, as the home attack took their chance to recharge. Abbas might look more like an accountant than a strike bowler, but you don’t have to have the instincts of either to know which team the sums favour from here.Strike bowler he surely is though, and the Pakistan seamer demolished any notion that this could be a close contest within the space of 5.5 pre-lunch overs, as Middlesex tumbled to 14 for 5 in response to Hampshire’s 319. Abbas finished his day’s work with hypnotic figures of 11-6-11-6, as Middlesex were eventually rounded up 79; only three batsmen managed double-figures, with Nathan Sowter’s 24 not out from No. 9 the highest score of the innings.Ramadan started this week, and although Abbas is not currently fasting, he said that his “great day” had been influenced by the Islamic holy month. At 31, it was the first hat-trick of his senior career.”I took two wickets and before I bowled for my third wicket I realised Ramadan is going on and that is lucky for us, and Friday is a day that is lucky for me,” he said. “I have played here before when I was with Pakistan and the pitch had something in it for me, and I bowled on point in the right areas.”Hampshire’s new overseas signing, currently out of favour with Pakistan’s selectors, has shown on more than one occasion previously that it pays not to underestimate his shuffling gait and 78mph stylings. A two-season stint with Leicestershire in 2018 and ’19 yielded 79 wickets at 20.67 and, while a shoulder injury might have hampered his effectiveness at Test level, he emphatically restated his qualities as a county operator.This was the definition of a controlled explosion, as Abbas detonated the Middlesex top order with five wickets in 13 balls. The subtlety of his methods was borne out by the fact each wicket-taking delivery pitched in roughly the same area but confounded the batsmen in a variety of ways.Max Holden was the first to go, jumping from the crease to narrow the angles in his favour, only to steer an edge to third slip. Nick Gubbins, another left-hander, was pinned by one that came back at him (although there was a suspicion it might have pitched outside leg); then, with the first ball of Abbas’ next over, Stevie Eskinazi was sucked in by length and spat out by seam movement – a feathered outside edge giving the bowler his moment.He wasn’t done there, either, as Middlesex’s tricky hour before lunch became a match-defining collapse. Robbie White and Martin Andersson were both trapped in front of their stumps by in-duckers – White playing forward, Andersson hanging back – to complete a five-for that had scorers and Twitter statisticians consulting their databases. For the record, Abbas’ efforts fell just shy of Ryan Patel’s five in 11 balls at Guildford in 2018, while Jacques Kallis claimed a Test five-for in 12 deliveries against Bangladesh in 2002.Abbas had all six wickets to fall when Sam Robson went shortly after lunch – edging to slip as the bowler shortened his length in response to Robson’s deliberate efforts to get forward – before Kyle Abbott, who had claimed a 17-wicket match haul on his previous first-class appearance at the Ageas Bowl, finally got in on the action, as Toby Roland-Jones chopped a drive into his stumps.Sowter and John Simpson managed to double the score, meaning this was ultimately only Middlesex’s lowest total since being dismissed for 75 at Hove two summers ago, before Brad Wheal cleaned up the innings with three cheap wickets.Ambushed by Abbas, Middlesex were left feeling abashed – and with Hampshire deciding to bat again on a lead of 240, they had plenty of time to reflect on their shortcomings. Roland-Jones and Ethan Bamber struck early to give Middlesex a glimmer at 2 for 2, but the third-wicket pairing of Northeast and Holland steadied Hampshire before pressing on resolutely, both passing 50 for the second time in the match to consolidate a position that was nigh on impregnable.The quality of Middlesex’s attack had seemingly kept the home batsmen in check on day one but, in a harbinger of what was to come, more foot-slogging was required on the second morning to finish off Hampshire’s first innings. Roland-Jones, Bamber and Steven Finn posed plenty of questions – though none came close to the sort of unanswerable spell provided by Abbas – and they were made to work right until the end, Finn finishing with 4 for 96, as Abbott’s nuggety half-century took Hampshire past 300 for a third bonus point, and a position that would soon be revealed as dominant.
A new centre-forward has been top of Chelsea’s shopping list so far this summer, as new boss Enzo Maresca looks to further strengthen his forward line ahead of his debut campaign in charge of the club.
Nicolas Jackson is the Blues’ current senior option at the top end of the pitch, with the Senegalese forward managing to score 14 goals in his first campaign at Stamford Bridge last season.
However, Samuel Omorodion appears to be edging closer to a £35m move to West London, with journalist Fabrizio Romano confirming the Blues had agreed a deal with Atletico Madrid to sign the youngster.
Despite the potential arrival, Maresca’s side could yet go after another central striker, as rumours around a move for Victor Osimhen refuse to go away.
One other player has been touted with a move to the club ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, amid rumours of a move to a fellow Premier League side before the closure of the window in a couple of weeks.
Chelsea still want £50m ace this summer
According to the Daily Star, Chelsea are in the race to sign Brighton and Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson before the transfer deadline on August 30th.
Brighton strikerEvan Ferguson.
They face tough competition from Manchester United for the 19-year-old’s signature, despite the Red Devils already splashing £36.5m on Dutch international Joshua Zirkzee.
The Irish international scored six goals in his 27 Premier League appearances last season, including a stunning hat-trick against Newcastle United in the opening weeks of the campaign.
The report states Erik ten Hag’s side are preparing a £50m offer for the youngster, but are worried about the Blues potentially jumping them in the race for his services.
Ferguson would be an excellent addition to Maresca’s side, proving to be a better talent than one player who’s also been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge during the off-season.
Why Ferguson is a bigger talent than Solanke
Chelsea may regret allowing striker Dominic Solanke to leave after his 19-goal season in the Premier League at Bournemouth last season – the best of his professional career.
He left the Blues back in 2017 for Liverpool, before a stint at Bournemouth – leading to his recent £65m move to London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
Despite his recent goalscoring exploits and his big-money transfer, the club would be signing a bigger talent than the Englishman with a move for Ferguson.
The young "superstar" – as described by pundit Danny Murphy – may have scored fewer goals than Solanke last season, but he achieved a tally of 61% of his efforts on target, compared to the Cherries forward, who could only manage 33%.
Games played
27
38
Goals + assists
6
22
Shot-on-target accuracy
61%
33%
Shots on target
1.3
1
Pass accuracy
81%
74%
Take-on success
44%
37%
Aerials won
42%
42%
He also managed a higher pass accuracy, making him a great fit for Maresca’s possession-based system, whilst also completing more take-ons, showcasing his ability to create carnage in the final third.
Whilst a deal for Omorodion may be getting closer by the day, a deal for Ferguson would see them sign a player younger than the Spaniard but with more pedigree in England’s top flight – a crucial asset if the Blues are to be successful this season.
It may prove to be another huge sum of money splashed on a young prospect, but in his short professional career, he’s shown he has what it takes to make an immediate impact at Stamford Bridge.
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While Arsenal enjoyed a brilliant summer on the pitch and have kickstarted their Premier League campaign with back-to-back wins this season, there remains some discontent among portions of the fanbase due to a lack of activity in the transfer market.
So far, the only new faces added to Mikel Arteta's first team have been Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori, and Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino, which doesn't feel like enough in the face of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City juggernaut.
If you asked fans at the start of the summer about the one area they thought the team needed to strengthen, most would have answered striker. While the likes of Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Leandro Trossard have started the season in good form, that need for an out-and-out goalscoring nine still feels acute.
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Fortunately, recent reports have touted one of the best poachers around for a move to the Emirates before the window closes, and he'd surely supercharge Trossard.
Arsenal's striker search
According to a recent report from TEAMtalk, Arsenal have once again entered the race for £110m Napoli star Victor Osimhen.
The report claims that following 'perceived disrespect' during negotiations, the Saudi Pro League sides interested in signing the Nigerian international this summer have now walked away from any potential deal, and while Chelsea are still a possible destination, so are the Gunners.
Interestingly, the report has revealed that in the last few days, the North Londoners have once again 'asked for information' on the striker, suggesting that there is a chance Edu Gaspar could come in with a late bid to try and secure the player's services for a cut-price fee.
Victor Osimhen
Whatever that final price ends up being, Osimhen would almost certainly be worth it, as he'd bring a mountain of goals with him to N5 and, in the process, help make Trossard even more unplayable.
Why Osimhen would make Trossard unplayable
So, to get straight to the point, there is one fundamental reason why Osimhen would help get even more out of Arsenal's incredible Belgian: his output.
The Nigerian "monster", as dubbed by analyst Raj Chohan, has proven over the last few seasons that when it comes to putting the ball in the back of the net, there are few better than him, and while Trossard was incredible at doing the same himself last season, he did see his assist tally fall to just two, which feels related to the fact that until Havertz moved up top, Arteta was struggling to find a consistent goalscorer who could play down the middle.
If we compare the former LOSC Lille star's tally over the last two full seasons to that of the Gunners' main striking options, Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, we can see just how much more of a goal threat he really is.
Appearances
39
47
33
Goals
31
9
11
Assists
5
1
7
Goal Involvements per Match
0.92
0.21
0.54
Appearances
32
51
36
Goals
17
14
8
Assists
4
7
8
Goal Involvements per Match
0.65
0.38
0.44
For example, across the 22/23 and 23/24 campaigns, the "world-class" marksman, as dubbed by José Mourinho, scored 48 goals and provided nine assists in just 71 appearances, meaning he averaged a goal involvement every 1.24 games for two years, and he also led the Partenopei to their first league title in over three decades.
In contrast, Jesus scored 19 goals and provided 15 assists in 69 games, while the German scored 23 goals and provided eight assists in 98 appearances, meaning the two stars averaged a goal involvement once every 2.02 and 3.16 games, respectively.
Just imagine how much more effective the former Brighton & Hove Albion winger would be playing alongside such a clinical number nine; he'd probably still score plenty of goals himself, but he'd also see his assist tally explode, as he'd have someone there he could rely on to finish the chances he created.
Therefore, while the fee might still be significant and his £210k-per-week wages are a slight concern, Edu and Co should do what they can to bring Osimhen to the Emirates this summer.
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The incredible attacker would add so much quality to the Gunners’ squad.
Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove may not be able to play in Italy again after his sudden collapse during Sunday's game against Inter.
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Some players were left in tears when Bove went down untouched in the 16th minute of the Serie A clash. The Fiorentina midfielder was rushed to Careggi Hospital, with encouraging news on Monday confirming he was conscious and responsive.
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Bove will undergo tests to determine whether he suffers from an underlying cardiac issue, according to . Should the examinations determine that he needs to be fitted with a defribillator, the midfielder's career in Serie A would be over due to top-flight rules in Italy preventing players from competing with implanted heart-starting devices. Furthermore, players are banned at both amateur and professional level if they have any significant heart abnormalities. These are the same rules that forced Inter to terminate Christian Eriksen's contract after he suffered a cardiac arrest while playing for Denmark at Euro 2020.
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While Bove, 22, was able to "laugh and joke" with team-mates when he spoke to them from hospital, report that he remains in the intensive care unit of the cardiology department. He will watch Wednesday's Coppa Italia tie against Empoli from his hospital bed with his family.
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Medical staff acted very quickly to get Bove to hospital after he collapsed on Sunday. He was in the ambulance four minutes after going down and at Careggi Hospital nine minutes later.
"Everyone was shaken and nervous around us, but we worked calmly; we knew what to do," Giovanni Ghini, president of the team that treated Bove on the pitch, told .
There is less than a week until the transfer window finally closes, and while some teams have been incredibly busy, like Chelsea, others have been less so, like Arsenal.
The North Londoners haven't been the quietest Premier League club this summer, but compared to the last couple of years, their business has perhaps been sparser than some had anticipated.
That said, Mikel Arteta has welcomed Italian international Riccardo Calafiori, and while this has been the line for what feels like a month now, the club look to have completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino.
Although perhaps the most exciting development over the last couple of days concerns his fellow Spaniard, Nico Williams.
However, while the Gunners could be about to end the window by splashing the cash on a couple of stars for their left-hand side, there is already a player there in the squad worth more than the pair of them.
The latest on Merino and Williams
Yes, after months of reports and countless updates about how close the transfer was to being completed, Arsenal look to have finally secured the services of Real Sociedad ace Merino.
Transfers expert Fabrizio Romano gave the deal the 'here we go' seal of approval on Thursday afternoon before it was then confirmed by Sky Sports News on Friday night, with the fee thought to be around £28m, or £33m including add-ons.
The experienced midfielder is sure to add some more grit to the Gunners' midfield this season, but he might not be the only European Champion who makes his way to N5 before the window slams shut.
Yes, despite it looking like Williams would remain with Athletic Bilbao late last month, reports now suggest that Edu and Co may make one final push to convince him to join Arteta's project in North London.
According to a report from the Independent's Chief Football Writer, Miguel Delaney, the Gunners are "weighing up" a move for the winger in the last week of the window, despite being aware of his preference to remain in Spain.
Spain star Nico Williams
If the title-chasers were able to work their magic and change his mind, they would have to stump up £48m to activate his release clause, although considering he racked up 27 goals and assists last season, that could prove to be a bargain.
However, while both of these left-sided players would cost the club a pretty penny, there is already someone in the squad who operates on that side worth even more.
Gabriel Martinelli's valuation in 2024
Yes, the current Arsenal star who thrives out on the left is, of course, Gabriel Martinelli.
Now, the 23-year-old didn't have the best campaign last season, but even in a disappointing year, he still managed to score eight goals and provide five assists in 44 appearances, equating to an average of a goal involvement every 3.38 games.
Moreover, the season before, he was simply electric, and it was during this campaign, the first time the Gunners mounted a genuine title challenge in years, that the former Ituano gem showed the league that he was a special talent and had the raw ingredients to become a leading Premier League winger.
In 46 appearances, the "sensational" dynamo, as dubbed by U23 scout Antonio Mango, found the back of the net on 15 occasions and provided six assists, meaning he produced a goal involvement on average every 2.19 games.
In all, the Guarulhos-born star has made 175 appearances for the first-team since making his £6m move as a teenager in 2019, in which he's scored 41 goals, provided 24 assists and has seen his valuation soar to €70m, according to Transfermarkt, which converts to about £59m.
Martinelli's Arsenal career so far
Season
Appearances
Goals
Assists
Goal Involvements per Match
2019/20
26
10
4
0.53
2020/21
22
2
2
0.18
2021/22
36
6
7
0.36
2022/23
46
15
6
0.45
2023/24
44
8
5
0.29
2024/25
1
0
0
0.00
All Stats via Transfermarkt
While that is a lot of money and more than the potential fees for both Merino and Williams, it would be hard to deny that it's not justified following Martinelli's progression over the last few years and the fact that, at 23, he should only get better and, in turn, more valuable.
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Newcastle United somehow secured all three points in their first Premier League match of the season, despite playing against Southampton with ten men for nearly an hour.
Fabian Schar was sent off after just 26 minutes following a controversial decision, but Eddie Howe’s men took the lead through Joelinton just before the break as the Brazilian sent a neat finish into the Saints' net.
The Magpies were under the cosh throughout the second half, but they held on to start the 2024/25 campaign with a win, which will bolster confidence around St James' Park.
Despite the victory, several players failed to perform well, which could see Howe making a few changes ahead of their next match.
One player who was disappointing against the Saints was Lewis Hall, as he struggled to cope before being subbed with 20 minutes to go.
Lewis Hall’s game in numbers v Southampton
The defender started the game on the left of a back four, but he failed to impress against the south coast side, struggling to cope with Adam Armstrong and Ben Brereton Diaz during his time on the pitch.
Indeed, Hall was dribbled past on three occasions, won zero of his seven contested duels and lost possession a staggering 16 times throughout the game.
Accurate passes
12/20
Touches
42
Total duels (won)
7 (0)
Possession lost
16
Key passes
1
Dribbled past
3 times
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The defender also took 42 touches along with completing just 12 of his 20 attempted passes – a success rate of 60% – as he could count himself lucky that Newcastle managed to finish the game with all three points.
He did clear an Armstrong shot off the line, but that was about the only positive during his spell on the field, with Newcastle World giving him a match rating of 6/10.
Howe’s men take on Bournemouth next Sunday in the league. Will Hall start that match, or could he be replaced by another left-back in the squad following his poor performance?
Players who could replace Lewis Hall
Dan Burn is currently having to deputise at centre-back due to injuries, and with Schar likely missing a few games due to suspension, he won't be moving to the left side of the defence anytime soon.
This leaves Matt Targett as the obvious option to come in for Hall next week. Last season, the Englishman made only seven appearances for the club due to a hamstring injury, so he may be eased back in gently.
Kieran Trippier may be a wildcard option for that spot, especially considering he played there during England’s run to the Euro 2024 final in the summer. However, this would perhaps be more of a last resort for Howe.
It might not have been the performance that the supporters or Howe would have expected, but starting the new season off with a win – especially with having to play the majority of the game with ten men – will stand them in good stead as they head into the clash against the Cherries next week.
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O Fluminense assumiu provisoriamente a liderança da Taça Guanabara, no primeiro turno do Campeonato Carioca Feminino. Coube a Ronaldinha, Laysa e Dani Serrão garantirem o triunfo por 3 a 0 sobre a Portuguesa, em partida neste sábado (30) no CT Vale das Laranjeiras. O resultado levou as Guerreiras de Xerém aos 21 pontos em sete partidas.
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A equipe pode ser ultrapassada no saldo de gols pelo Flamengo, que enfrenta o Vasco neste domingo (31), às 15h.
Após um primeiro tempo de muita movimentação, na qual Ronaldinha foi responsável por dominar as ações e o Fluminense desperdiçou chances com Elisa e Jéssica Bahia, o gol saiu na reta final. Bia lançou e Ronaldinha tocou na saída da goleira.
Na volta do intervalo, Maria Luiza esticou e Laysa encheu o pé de fora da área, ampliando a vantagem aos 11. Aos 39, Elisa cobrou escanteio e Dani Serrão, de cabeça, deu números finais à partida.
O Fluminense volta a campo na próxima quarta-feira (3), às 15h, para medir forças com o Vasco, nas Laranjeiras.
Nottingham Forest are now thought to be interested in signing a young defender ahead of Leeds United.
Nottingham Forest summer signings so far
It has been another busy transfer window at The City Ground overseen by owner Evangelos Marinakis, with six new players already signed, sealed and delivered ahead of Nuno Espirito Santo's first full season in charge.
Nottingham Forest summer signings
From
Fee (Transfermarkt)
Elliot Anderson
Newcastle United
€41.2m
Nikola Milenkovic
Fiorentina
€14.3m
Jota Silva
Vit. Guimaraes
€7m
Marko Stamenic
Red Star Belgrade
€5.5m
Carlos Miguel
Corinthians
€4m
Eric da Silva Moreira
FC St Pauli
€1.5m
The latest to arrive was forward Jota Silva, with Chief Football Officer Ross Wilson telling the club's official website after a deal was confirmed: “We can see how excited Jota is to continue his career journey beyond Portugal where he has enjoyed such a strong period in the Primeira Liga with Vitoria Guimaraes, which resulted in him earning his debut for the Portuguese National Team back in March.”
Rumours have continued in regards to who could be next through the door, with the club also working to bolster their academy ranks. It has been claimed that Forest have agreed a deal to sign 15-year-old goalkeeper Ally Graham from Dundee United, pipping rivals Newcastle United to a transfer.
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Forest also appear to be battling the Magpies for Fiorentina winger Nico Gonzalez, with an enquiry made for his services, whereas Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez is another target and the club could soon make an offer for the Mexican.
Now, it looks as if the Reds are keen to sign a new in-demand teenage centre-back, but they may not have it all their own way.
Nottingham Forest interested in Bruno Ogbus
According to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg, Nottingham Forest are keen on signing Freiburg defender Bruno Ogbus ahead of Championship side Leeds United, however, the German side don’t want to sell the 18-year-old centre-back.
As can be seen, AC Milan have also shown an interest in Ogbus and have even made an offer for the Switzerland youth international earlier this month.
However, Freiburg have seemingly given clubs a hands-off warning when it comes to the defender, so a deal could be extremely tricky to complete this summer. Ogbus, who moved to Freiburg back in 2022 from Zurich, is yet to make his first-team debut, turning out instead for the U19s and reserve side.
Forest, meanwhile, have five senior centre-back options in Murillo, Nikola Milenkovic, Andrew Omobamidele, Wily Boly and Joe Worrall.
Viktor Gyokeres has hailed former Manchester United stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic as his idols, adding fuel to transfer speculation.
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The Swedish striker has been in sensational form for Sporting CP, scoring 25 goals in just 22 games this season. Despite his impact on the pitch, Sporting's struggles since head coach Ruben Amorim's departure for Old Trafford have reportedly unsettled the 25-year-old striker, leaving him to contemplate his future, with a summer move appearing increasingly likely.
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With Amorim now part of the Red Devils' setup, the transfer dynamic has shifted in their favour. Gyokeres’ links to United have grown stronger in the last few weeks. Moreover, the Swede’s admiration for Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic and his desire to emulate their achievements adds a compelling twist to the transfer narrative.
WHAT GYOKERES SAID
Ahead of Sporting's Champions League clash with Club Brugge, Gyokeres revealed his football inspirations during an interview with UEFA.
"The players who inspire me are Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo," he said. "Because of the way they behave on the pitch. They went above and beyond what was expected, that's what impressed me. I want to do similar things on the pitch. in today's football, you need to be physically strong, have the talent to score goals, communicate and combine well with other teammates. My three best qualities are my physicality, my finishing and often being in the right place to score."
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Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic are two of football’s greatest goalscorers, leaving a lasting legacy at United and beyond. Ronaldo scored 145 goals in 346 appearances across two spells with the Red Devils. Whereas, Ibrahimovic netted 28 goals in his debut season at Old Trafford, leading United to a League Cup and Europa League double. It is no surprise that Gyokeres looks up to these two icons, whose achievements have inspired countless young players.