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Everton will need to add some quality new additions to avoid another Premier League relegation battle next season and now a new update has emerged on a potential transfer target.

What's the latest on Everton's interest in Harry Maguire?

According to Football Transfers, Everton are one of the clubs interested in securing the signing of Manchester United defender Harry Maguire.

As per the report, Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa joining the Toffees in their interest in signing Maguire and will need to pay £35m to snap up his services this summer.

It is claimed that Maguire is desperate for first-team football ahead of Euro 2024 next summer, so is assessing his options with both Premier League and European clubs at present.

Would Harry Maguire be a good signing for Everton?

There is no doubt that the Blues are crying out for some quality in their squad after suffering their second consecutive relegation scrap at the bottom of the table this season.

The Toffees finished 17th with just two points sparing them on the final day from a drop into the Championship for the first time in Premier League history and now Sean Dyche will head into his first summer transfer window at Goodison Park with a number of key areas to address.

Indeed, the signing of prolific forwards will be Everton's highest priority this summer, however, finding a worthy partner to join James Tarkowski to form a dream centre-back partnership would be hugely advantageous in their pursuit of competing more comfortably moving forward.

As a result, the signing of Man United skipper Maguire could be exactly what Dyche needs to bring in a player who has a wealth of Premier League experience and the profile to fit perfectly into the former Burnley boss' footballing philosophy.

Despite finding himself largely out of favour this season at Old Trafford, the England ace still ranks in the top 20% of his positional peers across the top five European leagues for aerial duels won, blocks, touches and progressive carries, outlining his ability as a bullish but modern centre-half.

Not only that, Maguire has tallied up an 87% pass completion rate and successfully completed 67% of his dribbles over 16 top-flight appearances this season, as well as averaging 2.6 clearances, 42.4 touches, and winning 2.4 duels, all while only averaging 49 minutes per game.

The 30-year-old misfit may be having a tough time competing for a starting spot under Erik ten Hag but has still drawn high praise from his Dutch coach after his performance in the Europa League a few months ago:

"He's more dominant and dictating, he's taking more initiative on the training pitch and I think also in the Real Betis game, he showed leadership, especially in those aspects of initiative and dictating of the game."

With that being said, it would be a no-brainer for Everton to strike up a deal to sign Maguire this summer, as the centre-back could bring some great assets and match the quality of Tarkowski in the back-line.

تعرف على حكم مباراة الزمالك والداخلية في الدوري المصري

أعلنت لجنة الحكام الرئيسية بالاتحاد المصري لكرة القدم، برئاسة البرتغالي فيتور بيريرا، طاقم تحكيم مباراة الزمالك والداخلية التي تقام غدًا الخميس في الدوري المصري الممتاز.

ويواجه الزمالك نظيره الداخلية، في إطار منافسات الجولة 15 من الدوري المصري، على ملعب استاد القاهرة.

ويحتل الزمالك المركز الـ14 في جدول ترتيب الدوري المصري ولديه 12 نقطة، من خوض 9 جولات حيث استطاع الفوز في 3 وتعادل 3 وخسر مثلها.

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وعلى الجانب الآخر، يحتل الداخلية المركز السابع عشر في جدول ترتيب الدوري، من خوض 12 مباراة، حيث فاز في مواجهة وحيدة وتعادل في 5 مباريات وهُزم في 6. حكم مباراة الزمالك والداخلية في الدوري

حكم ساحة: محمود ناجي.

حكم مساعد أول: هاني عبد الفتاح.

حكم مساعد ثاني: أحمد زيدان.

حكم رابع: عبد العزيز السيد.

حكم فيديو: محمود البنا ويعاونه محمد سلامة.

It was uncomfortable, distressing, and uncertain, but by the skin of their teeth, Everton survived.

Premier League football will continue at Goodison Park in August, and after two miraculously close escapes in the past two years, the Blue half of Merseyside will hope the next campaign will be untainted by the threat of relegation.

How did the Toffees find themselves in this position again? The main answer is a painful lack of end product.

Sean Dyche's men only found the net on 35 occasions in 38 outings – a dismal return and something that simply must be rectified.

The club is craving an injection of pace, excitement, and energy to their stale attack, which could come in the form of the recently linked Largie Ramazani.

What’s the latest on Largie Ramazani to Everton?

According to Football Insider, the Blues, alongside Aston Villa, are tracking the Almeria winger ahead for a possible move this summer.

The 22-year-old is extremely highly rated and the Andalucian club could demand up to £35m if he is to depart.

What can Largie Ramazani offer Everton?

Everton have desperately lacked an attacking verve this season which stemmed from very little creativity in forward areas. A tendency to rely upon long balls and set pieces became the hallmark of the plan that allowed the Toffees to perilously scrape past relegation.

However, Ramazini would offer Dyche a different dimension with his frightening speed and direct style of play. This is portrayed by the fact that he ranks in the highest 3% for progressive carries per 90, as well as the best 5% for successful take-ons per 90, according to FBref.

The Belgian has registered 20 goal involvements with Almeria, since leaving Manchester United in 2020, and has been hailed for his potential.

As per talent scout Jacek Kulig, the mercurial ex-Manchester United gem has been described as “explosive”, “electric” and “dynamic.” The tweet even compares the youngster to Vinicius Jr., to underline his brilliance.

He could, therefore, be crucial in allowing Dominic Calvert-Lewin to recapture his goal-scoring form in the Premier League next term.

The Englishman has been forced to endure an injury-ravaged campaign, which has meant he has only started 15 Premier League games this term. This has really damaged Everton, as fellow strikers Ellis Simms and Neal Maupay netted just two goals between them in 38 outings.

Nevertheless, in a mini-late season flurry, the frontman netted twice in six appearances to give the fans a small reminder of what they’ve missed throughout the year.

Give the forward a consistent run of games and a constant supply from a skilful attacker like Ramazani, then Dyche can implement some more pleasing football from August, with Calvert-Lewin at the forefront.

Aston Villa are reportedly turning their attention to the summer transfer window, as one game remains in the 2022/23 Premier League campaign.

It’s been a memorable season for the Villans, who could raise the level of excitement at Villa Park with a win on Sunday to confirm their European status next term.

While Unai Emery has installed new belief and quality on the pitch, the Spaniard has equipped the club with a new-found pull ahead of the transfer window, with the four-time Europa League winner boasting an attractive CV.

As the summer window fast approaches, a host of talent has been linked with a potential move to the Midlands, including a La Liga star that is a wanted man in the Premier League.

What’s the latest on Lee Kang-In to Aston Villa?

As reported by Spanish sports news outlet Relevo, Mallorca forward Lee Kang-In will be on the move this summer.

The 22-year-old is attracting interest from England’s top division, with the report speculating that Newcastle, Wolves, Burnley and Aston Villa are the “most interested” in the attacker.

Meanwhile, Fabrizio Romano reported early last month that there were “good chances” that the South Korean, who has a release clause in the region of £15m, could make the switch to England​​​​​​.

What could Lee Kang-In bring to Aston Villa?

Playing predominantly as an attacking midfielder, Mallorca’s versatile forward has been deployed on both flanks throughout the season, showing his ability to be a danger all over the final third of the pitch.

The 22-year-old could be a strong inclusion to Emery’s plans at Villa, particularly through what the La Liga ace could offer alongside Ollie Watkins in attack.

Villa’s talisman has netted 14 goals so far this campaign, and has been integral to the side's success going forward.

As stated by the Spanish coach in April when speaking to The Athletic, the 51-year-old plans to add an additional striker to his squad.

Despite not being a No 9, Lee could provide the Englishman with an increased outlook on goal, as well as the ability to find the net himself in what could prove to be a deadly duo at Villa Park.

Hailed as “immense” by U23 scout Antonio Mango, the South Korean has netted six goals in La Liga this term, as well as averaging 2.83 successful take-ons per 90, ranking him in the top 1% in comparison to forwards in Europe’s top five leagues over the past year – as per FBref.

While Watkins is a seasoned goalscorer, the 27-year-old lacks in areas that the Mallorca ace excels in, averaging just 0.53 successful take-ons per 90 – as per FBref – proving that Lee could be the missing piece to bolstering Villa’s attack.

The 22-year-old occupies the flanks currently in La Liga, proving as a competent partner for striker Vedat Muriqi, who have a formidable partnership as told by their contribution to their side’s goals in Spain’s top division.

A devilish duo in attack could transform Emery’s squad, especially if the Spaniard could replicate the success that the rising star has had in Mallorca in the Midlands, alongside one of the Premier League’s sharpest strikers.

Former Test wicketkeeper Courtney Browne has replaced Clive Lloyd as West Indies’ chairman of selectors, effective immediately

ESPNcricinfo staff24-Jun-2016Former Test wicketkeeper Courtney Browne has replaced Clive Lloyd as West Indies’ chairman of selectors, effective immediately.The WICB confirmed the move on Thursday evening but did not announce whether Lloyd, who had been in the role since August 2014, had stepped down of his own choice or been sacked.Browne, who played 20 Tests and 46 one-day internationals for West Indies, has been on the selection panel for almost six years and has been given a two-year appointment as chairman.The WICB also announced that from October 1, Lloyd would move to a new role as a “special ambassador”, in which he would be responsible for acting as a spokesperson for the board at special events.”The time as Chairman was quite rewarding and I am hoping my contribution would have added value to the current system,” Lloyd said. “I made every attempt to serve with distinction and I was pleased to contribute to the game again. I look forward to the new role. The details of that arrangement will be discussed and will be released shortly.”

Tottenham Hotspur are back in Premier League action later this afternoon as they travel to Anfield to face Liverpool, where they will be looking to avoid another Sunday capitulation.

Last weekend, the Lilywhites were thrashed 6-1 by Newcastle United, a result that not only cost Cristian Stellini his job as interim manager but it also meant they lost a huge footing in the race for a top-four finish.

Ryan Mason is now back in temporary charge, with Spurs' managerial search set to resume ahead of the off-season, and he managed to steer his struggling side to a comeback point against Manchester United in midweek.

The Reds have had a rocky season themselves, as evident by the fact that they even sit behind Tottenham in the standings, but Jurgen Klopp's men still pose a lethal threat in attack, one that is spearheaded by the mercurial Mohamed Salah.

Mason will surely be concerned by the fact that the north Londoners have shipped eight goals in the space of a week, so he must make some changes to better their chances of thwarting Liverpool.

Should Eric Dier be in the starting lineup at Liverpool?

Thursday night marked another disappointing outing for Eric Dier, who has struggled in his central defensive role for much of the campaign, despite a recall to Gareth Southgate's England squad

Indeed, he was at fault for Marcus Rashford's goal that put the Red Devils 2-0 up and that led to criticism from the team on BT Sport duties that evening. Rio Ferdinand suggested that it was "too easy" for the United forward, whilst Jermain Jenas claimed that Dier's "lack of pace" has led to him "panicking" in similar situations, as relayed by talkSPORT.

If Rashford can do that to Dier, despite starting out on the left flank, then you can only imagine the damage that Salah could do when cutting in from the right today.

As per Sofascore, the £85k-per-week "absolute liability" – as he was once dubbed by Football Insider Noel Whelan – was Mason's second-worst performer, earning a 6.3 rating. Throughout the 90 minutes he was on the pitch, he was ghosted past on two occasions, whilst he won just one of his four ground duels – a key area where the aforementioned Egyptian will look to take advantage.

Earlier in the season, Dier was also lambasted as being "terrible" by football writer Andrew Gaffney, so the 31-year-old risks witnessing another disastrous afternoon if he keeps the Englishman in his starting lineup.

Mason could make a bold and ruthless statement by finally dropping Dier from the side, a move that's made easier by Ben Davies' return from injury and also Clement Lenglet's availability.

Salah will surely be excited by the prospect of facing Spurs' inconsistent backline, having scored eight goals from his last nine league appearances and bagged a brace against Tottenham earlier in the campaign, where Dier was front and centre in the back three yet again.

The long-serving defender probably doesn't walk into many other top-flight teams as a centre-back, so the persistence to deploy him there is certainly baffling, to say the least.

Arsenal were mere bystanders as they watched their Premier League title hopes crumble last night, whilst Manchester City ran riot at the Etihad.

In what had turned into a must-win game for Mikel Arteta's side, given they had drawn their last three games prior, the Gunners were tactically, physically and technically outclassed by a Pep Guardiola outfit who will be quietly confident of now securing their treble.

Few from the visiting side managed to get in the game at all, and despite enjoying 48% of the ball, it never really felt like they were in control. Despite the dominance of the hosts, their goals largely came from capitalising on mistakes. When going toe-to-toe with arguably one of the greatest teams in history, anything less than perfection is not enough.

Simple errors and lapses in concentration afforded sloppy goals, and in the end, the 4-1 scoreline was fair – if somewhat sympathetic to Arsenal.

Their lack of composure and constructed attacks can be attributed to the poor displays of their midfielders, who were run ragged by the magisterial Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian ran the show, only further cementing his legacy as one of the league's best-ever midfielders.

However, Thomas Partey was culpable on more than one occasion of allowing the 31-year-old to ghost past him. As the key defensive stopper in their engine room, this was unforgivable.

How did Thomas Partey play vs Manchester City?

Journalist Charles Watts sought to detail the key events throughout what turned into an abysmal night for the north London outfit, and on more than one occasion highlighted the deficiencies of the Ghana international.

For City's opener, he wrote: "Horrendous tracking of De Bruyne by Partey for the goal. It's a great finish, but Ramsdale really shouldn't be getting beaten by that."

He then berated the 29-year-old again, claiming: "De Bruyne is just finding so much space. He's just running off the back of Partey every time. Arsenal can't pick him up."

The statistics more than supported this lack of defensive solidity, as the midfielder would record just two tackles all game, being dribbled past once. His 95% pass accuracy suggests an economical display, but just one key pass is indicative of backward and sideways recycling of the play, as per Sofascore.

A lack of cutting-edge made the difference in a game they had to win, and Watts was left furious, branding Partey "awful" after the match.

Not only this, but his 57 touches were down dramatically from his average this season of 75.6 per game, highlighting the lack of influence the former Atletico Madrid man exerted.

Having been lauded in the past as a "machine" by journalist Simon Collings, the £200k-per-week enforcer seemingly ran out of steam when it mattered most.

Now just two points ahead of City having played two more games, the title truly is in their hands now. With Guardiola's side having also won their last seven league games on the run, this coveted piece of silverware is now essentially a foregone conclusion. This is not solely because of Partey's underperformance last night, but it certainly did not help.

Manchester United are still thought to be interested in signing Barcelona youngster Ansu Fati this summer, according to a fresh transfer update.

Is Fati heading out of Barcelona?

The 20-year-old burst onto the scene as a huge talent at Barca, and while he remains an enormous prospect currently, his stock has arguably fallen a little in recent years. Having been seen as possibly the star of the club's future, the likes of Pedri and Gavi have emerged as more important players this season, with the winger finding his game time limited overall.

Granted, Fati has still managed 25 La Liga appearances in 2022/23 to date, but only 10 of those have been starts, with Xavi seemingly not considering him a key man. For that reason, the Spaniard has been linked with a move away from Camp Nou once the summer transfer window arrives and United have emerged as one of the front-runners to snap him up.

The Red Devils will surely look to make significant attacking reinforcements come the end of the season, with a big-name centre forward needed, as well as more competition for playing time out wide.

Now, it further looks as though Fati could be a genuine United summer target, with a new transfer claim emerging.

Is youngster joining United?

According to Sport [via Sport Witness], lots of clubs are interested in signing Fati this summer, but "‘especially Manchester United", suggesting that they are the favourites to snap him up. Barca could be willing to sell him, in order to receive huge money for his services, although the player himself may ideally rather stay up, as long as he was given assurances over his importance moving forward.

No other rival competitors are specifically mentioned in the report, so United appear to be in a healthy position with regard to getting their man.

Fati could be an inspired signing by the Reds if they manage to seal a summer move for him, considering his long-term potential and the fact that he has already made 98 appearances for Barca, not to mention scoring 26 at the same time. He has been hailed as "spectacular" by Xavi, and at just 20, he still has so much maturing to do as a player.

The only slight issue he could have is the fact that he plays in the same left-sided role as Marcus Rashford, so fitting him in could be tricky, although he could be viewed as a superior option to Antony, who has only scored three goals in the Premier League this season.

Everton are reportedly eyeing up a potential move for Lyon striker Moussa Dembele on a free transfer.

The Lowdown: January interest

Everton were reportedly linked with a move for Dembele in the January transfer window, but a deal never materialised in the end.

He is out of contract in the summer, meaning that he can leave Lyon as a free agent at the end of the season.

The Latest: Everton on the table

As per Spanish news outlet Mundo Deportivo, the Goodison Park outfit is an option ‘on the table’ for Dembele, should he leave as a free agent.

However, they will face competition from both Atletico Madrid and Southampton for his signature.

The Verdict: No-brainer

The Merseyside club have been goal-shy in the Premier League, as they are the joint-lowest scorers in the division with 19 goals.

Hailed as a ‘scoring machine’ by L’Equipe journalist Bertrand Latour, Dembele would come in and immediately fix that problem.

The 26-year-old has scored an impressive 140 senior goals over the course of his club career so far, which includes experience in the Premier League with Fulham.

He has even been dubbed the ‘new Didier Drogba’ by football talent scout Jacek Kulig, a player that gave the Toffees nightmares when playing for Chelsea, as he scored eight goals and made four assists in 16 games in total against them (Transfermarkt).

Nonetheless, on a free transfer, the Blues could do little wrong by snapping him up.

Newcastle United have showcased a real willingness to invest in potential stars for the future in recent times, with Eddie Howe overseeing the arrivals of budding gems like Harrison Ashby and Anthony Gordon of late, along with the 2022 acquisition of Australian teenager Garang Kuol.

As much as short-term success will be on the agenda for PIF, the new regime also appear keen to build for the future, with that focus on the long-term no doubt emphasised by the Magpies’ reported interest in signing highly-coveted Bristol City starlet Alex Scott.

What’s the latest on Alex Scott to Newcastle?

According to The Mirror, the Tynesiders are believed to be ready to ‘enter the race’ for the 19-year-old dynamo ahead of the summer transfer window, with Howe and co said to be currently ‘running checks’ on the teenage sensation.

The report suggests that the St James’ Park outfit will also be joined in the battle for the youngster by the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace and West Ham United, while Wolverhampton Wanderers were also keen on a deal last month, only to be put off by the Championship club’s reported £25m asking price.

Could Alex Scott be the next Grealish?

The versatile gem – who can feature all across the midfield and on the flanks – has been making waves as a result of his standout displays for the Robins in recent times, having provided five assists in 32 league games so far this season, with all of those outings coming from the start.

Despite his relative youth, the playmaker has already established himself as a regular fixture in Nigel Pearson’s side, having particularly impressed with his ability to put in the hard yards defensively by averaging 2.3 tackles per game this season.

The England U20 international is also a real master at driving his team up the pitch with a surging run from deep, with that trait showcased by his ranking in the top 17% among those in his position in what FBref term as the ‘Men’s next eight competitions’ for progressive carries, as well as in the top 19% for successful take-ons.

That silky elegance has seen young Scott lauded as the ‘Guernsey Grealish’ due to his apparent likeness to Manchester City star Jack Grealish, with Bristol City team-mate Kal Naismith having also talked up that comparison earlier this month.

He told the Open Goal podcast about Scott: “Have a look for this boy, he’s deadly. A few clubs bid for him – he’s played every game for us – he won the Euros (U19s) with England in the summer. Centre mid, little old school, box-to-box. Like a Gerrard kind of (player) – obviously I don’t want to make that comparison, he’s got a long way to go. He’s tall enough, he’s maybe six foot, he can run all day, he’s hard in the tackle, really good on the ball.

“He’s different class, he’s reminding me of when Grealish was in the Champ, he’s obviously more of a centre mid but see that way he takes the ball, lets people get tight to him and then runs away as if they weren’t even there. His past 5-6 games, he’s been tremendous. I can honestly see him going to a top four/five team in the Prem.”

That likeness is further indicated as Grealish is also truly adept at carrying the ball forward, with the former Aston Villa man – who moved to the Etihad Stadium for £100m in 2021 – ranking in the top 1% among those in his position in Europe’s top five leagues for progressive carries.

As Scott will look to emulate, the Three Lions star has succesfully made the transition from life in the second tier to competing for major honours in the Premier League, with the 27-year-old showcasing his class this season with three goals and five assists in 31 games in all competitions.

The Birmingham native has particularly caught the eye with his ability to draw contact and alleviate pressure for his team, having been fouled 2.7 times per match for City this season, while Scott is only just below that figure as he has averaged 2.2 for that same metric.

To be able to snap up a player of such potential would be a further indication of the great strides forward that Newcastle are making at present, with Howe undoubtedly set to relish the opportunity to nurture the Grealish-esque prospect.