da betobet： Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag will be keen to strengthen his side in January and is now reportedly in pole position to sign a talented player, according to a report.

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da aposte e ganhe： Heading into a busy run of fixtures over the festive period, Manchester United will face off against Chelsea on Wednesday night as they look to get back to winning ways in the Premier League.

Coming into the clash, the Red Devils have had two disappointing results against Galatasaray and Newcastle United, which have dampened the mood at Old Trafford; nevertheless, football always gifts a chance for retribution and the Premier League giants will be keen to secure an important three points on home soil before taking on Bournemouth on Saturday.

Nevertheless, there is a general consensus that all is not well in the North West and recent reports from ESPN add weight to this notion, as the outlet indicate that several Manchester United first-team players are becoming more and more frustrated with their situation under Ten Hag after suffering a tenth defeat of the campaign on Tyneside last weekend.

Furthermore, the report states that some of the Red Devils' players don't take too kindly to public criticism, which is something Ten Hag has tried to avoid despite the inconsistent form of the likes of Andre Onana and Marcus Rashford. Despite this, it is unclear where the situation will reach a stalemate. However, their current realm's unhealthy nature would worsen if they were to lose upcoming matches against Chelsea, Bournemouth, Bayern Munich or Liverpool.

Delving into the transfer market could be key if United have designs on reversing their present cycle. Some new information has now come to light detailing that they are now in pole position to sign one of Europe's most in-form strikers.

Man Utd in pole position to sign Serhou Guirassy

According to Football Insider, Manchester United are in pole position to sign Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy, who could be a potential bargain due to his £15 million release clause.

Serhou Guirassy's 2023/24 campaign – all competitions (Transfermarkt)

Appearances

12

Goals

17

Assists

2

Newcastle United are also keen on the Guinea international alongside other clubs across Europe; however, in a new development, Fulham now look to have turned their attention elsewhere after previously holding an interest in his services due to the fact they aren't confident they would be able to compete with the Premier League elite for his signature.

Previously labelled "incredible" by journalist Dean Jones on the Ranks FC Podcast, the 27-year-old's potency has shone through this campaign in the Bundesliga, evidenced by the fact he has averaged 3.7 shots and 1.7 key passes per fixture (Guirassy statistics – WhoScored).

United have Rasmus Hojlund and Anthony Martial to choose from as natural striking options, though the former has yet to register his first Premier League goal in ten outings. As for the latter, he has copped major criticism over the last few months and may be set to depart the club before too long as his contract expires next summer at Old Trafford, albeit he does have the option of an extra year extension, which could still be activated.

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Bringing in some proven goalscoring nous in the form of Guirassy could be a masterstroke by Ten Hag as he aims to improve the fortunes of his underperforming side.

da bwin： After losing 1-0 to Aston Villa last weekend, Arsenal bounced back this afternoon with a vital yet slightly nervy 2-0 win over Brighton at the Emirates.

da stake casino： Mikel Arteta’s side opened the scoring ten minutes after the break through a Gabriel Jesus header from a corner. Poor finishing let Arsenal down, but a Kai Havertz strike in the 87th minute secured the victory.

This win puts Arsenal at the top of the Premier League with 39 points after 17 matches.

Arsenal’s stats vs Brighton

The first 45 minutes saw Arsenal dominate the game, registering 15 shots, tallying up 0.93 xG and preventing the Seagulls from having a single strike. The Gunners found the most joy in wide areas and happily recycled the ball, which led to 58% possession.

The best opportunity of the half fell at the feet of Gabriel Martinelli after he drifted inside to get on the end of a Bukayo Saka cutback, but the Brazilian blazed it over the bar.

After the opener from Jesus in the second half, the hosts endured spells without the ball as Brighton began to get more of a foothold in the game and registered 59% possession. The Seagulls had six attempts at goal, with Pascal Grob squandering their best opportunity just before Arsenal’s German finished the tie.

In truth, Roberto De Zerbi’s side didn’t test Arsenal, and the hosts looked far more dangerous on the break, taking 11 shots and missing a couple of big chances.

Declan Rice’s game in numbers

Despite Jesus and Havertz getting on the scoresheet, Declan Rice was by far the most impressive player on the field.

The number 41 oozed class from the first whistle to the last, and it isn’t often that a player looks just as energetic in the first five minutes as they do a minute from time.

The England midfielder set the tempo, switched the play, and retained the ball brilliantly, as Brighton rarely had a sniff. This is shown by his 91% pass accuracy in the game, completing 53/58 passes while having 69 touches and completing 3/3 long balls.

The table below showcases a handful of Rice’s stats from the game.

Rice stats vs Brighton

Stats

Rice

Shots

2

Recoveries

4

Interceptions

3

Passes into final third

10

Dribbles (successful)

2 (1)

Stats via FotMob

In the second half, Arteta instructed his side to be more aggressive and on the front foot when the visitors were playing out from the back. This was a successful switch in approach from the boss, with Arsenal stealing the ball high up on multiple occasions, with Rice being particularly dominant and the driving force behind the squeeze.

However, his performance can be summed up with one move in the 84th minute. The 24-year-old received the ball inside his own half, spun past Gro,ss and drove at the defender before breezing past him and having a left-footed strike saved by the keeper. A one-of-a-kind midfielder who can do almost anything with ease.

The most impressive part is that he plays to this standard every week, earning the nickname of “Mr 9/10” from soccer correspondent James Benge.

Rice displayed once again that he’s a true professional and a pure athlete with his sublime display, which is why he was Arteta's true hero on the day ahead of the two scorers.

Liverpool have enjoyed a strong start to the 2023/24 campaign as they remain in the race for the title alongside the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal after 13 matches.

The Reds are only two points off the top of the table and have lost once in their opening 13 Premier League games, to go along with eight wins and four draws.

Jurgen Klopp has reacted brilliantly to the disappointment of missing out on a top four finish, which resulted in no Champions League football this season, last term and his side are on course to challenge for silverware this time around.

Mohamed Salah has been in top form with a fantastic return of ten goals and five assists in 13 appearances for the Reds, whilst none of his teammates have managed more than four goals or four assists in the top-flight.

Whilst they have also played out wide, Liverpool's two centre-forward options – Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota – have combined for eight goals in 24 league matches.

Klopp's main goal threat comes from the right wing with Salah and he does not have a consistent number nine who he can rely upon to find the back of the net on a regular basis, which was also the case last season as Nunez plundered nine league goals.

That could change in the future, though, as the Merseyside-based outfit are reportedly interested in a swoop for a prolific teen striker…

Liverpool transfer news – Francesco Camarda

According to 90min, Liverpool are one of a number of clubs interested in signing 15-year-old AC Milan centre-forward Francesco Camarda.

The report claims that Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain are all keen on a deal for the teenage sensation.

It states that the Reds, alongside Premier League rivals City and Chelsea, have made contact with the player's family as they look to convince him to ditch Italy and secure a move to English football to continue his development.

He is not eligible to sign a professional contract with Milan until his 16th birthday in March and this means that clubs have the opportunity to snap him up before then.

However, 90min do add that it is currently likely that Camarda will opt to commit his future to his current side and sign a deal with the Italian giants, who are still concerned about the interest in his services.

This means that it could be difficult for Liverpool to persuade the 15-year-old and his family to make the decision to uproot and move to the Premier League side.

If they are able to do so, though, then the teenage marksman could be a sensational addition to Klopp's squad for the future as he appears to be an outstanding young talent with the potential to develop into the club's next version of Luis Suarez.

Luis Suarez's Liverpool goal record

The Uruguay international, who currently plays for Gremio in Brazil, enjoyed a goal-laden spell in England after his move from Dutch giants Ajax at the start of 2011.

He went on to plunder 82 goals and 46 assists in 133 appearances for the club in all competitions as he proved himself to be a reliable attacking threat for Brendan Rodgers.

Suarez really hit his stride in a Liverpool shirt during the 2012/13 campaign as the talented finisher produced an eye-catching 23 goals and five assists in 33 Premier League matches.

His best season in England, though, came during the following season. The outstanding number nine fired in a sensational 31 goals and assisted 12 for his teammates in 33 top-flight appearances – 43 goal contributions in total.

He completed 2.8 dribbles and made 2.7 key passes per game that term as the wonderful technician excited supporters with his terrific forward play, as the gem was able to beat opposition players, score goals, create chances, and assist his fellow attackers on a regular basis.

Liverpool's current centre-forward options are yet to prove themselves to be reliable outlets in the same way that Suarez was for the club in the past but Camarda is a young talent who has the potential to develop into that calibre of marksman.

Of course, this means that the Reds would be bringing in someone who is not likely to hit the ground running as he is still a youth team player who has not proven himself at first-team level.

That should not put them off swooping for his services, though, as the Milan teenager could be a terrific investment who goes on to be a huge success.

The statistics that show why Camarda could be Suarez 2.0

The 15-year-old ace has already broken a record at senior level for the Italian giants as he became the youngest player in Serie A history with an appearance against Fiorentina at the age of 15 years, 8 months and 15 days on Saturday.

They trusted him to make his debut before even being old enough to put pen to paper on a professional contract with the club and the teenager played 15 minutes of the 1-0 win for Milan.

As you would expect at the age of 15, Camarda struggled and lost all four of his duels whilst he also failed to complete his one attempted dribble in those 15 minutes. It was more about the experience for the young striker and the confidence that could come from being trusted at that age.

He has been a prolific scorer at youth level for Milan and looks to be a sensational prospect who could develop into being a lethal number nine.

Football talent scout Jacek Kulig hailed him as an "unbelievable" talent and, as of the 7th of November, relayed the striker's return of 11 goals in 17 matches at U17 and U19 level combined this season.

90min claimed that the 15-year-old ace has already scored over 400 goals at academy level for the Italian side, despite still having over four years of his teenage years left, and this highlights his remarkable scoring talent.

Camarda has racked up six goals and one assist in four appearances across the Coppa Primavera and UEFA Youth League so far this term, which speaks to his ability to find the back of the net on a regular basis.

His incredible academy goalscoring record, with over 400 strikes, his goal return this season, and his emergence at first-team level at the age of 15 all suggest that he is a supremely talented young number nine with the potential to be a star.

Therefore, Liverpool could unearth their next Suarez and reliable goalscoring centre-forward – for the future – by winning the race to land the record-breaker's signature before March and helping him to develop and hone his skills as an evidently prolific striker.

da esoccer bet： Chelsea got back to winning ways on Wednesday night as they secured a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.

da dobrowin： The Blues took the lead through Mykhaylo Mudryk in the first half as the Ukraine international converted from close range but Michael Olise smartly equalised with a near post finish just before the break.

Mauricio Pochettino's side then sealed the win late on as a VAR review awarded them a penalty for a foul on Noni Madueke, who stepped up to convert the spot-kick.

Malo Gusto put in a fantastic display at right-back, and left-back later on in the game, but the manager's true hero on the night was central midfielder Moises Caicedo.

Malo Gusto's performance against Palace in numbers

Lee Dixon hailed his performance as "superb" during the Amazon Prime live coverage of the match and it was a fair analysis of the talented gem's showing.

The French dynamo, who started the clash on the right back of the back four, played a pivotal role in the opening goal with a fantastic turn on the half-way line before racing forward all the way to the left wing to slot a perfect pass to Mudryk to make it 1-0.

He made two key passes in total and completed 94% (91/97) of his attempted passes throughout his 90 minutes on the pitch, on the right and the left.

It was, however, a mixed bag from Gusto on the defensive side of the game. The full-back did make three tackles and three interceptions but was also dribbled past four times and lost eight of his 13 ground duels.

Whereas, Caicedo was impressive in and out of possession throughout the match for Chelsea as he showcased his quality in the middle of the park.

Caicedo's performance against Palace in numbers

The summer signing from Brighton & Hove Albion set his stall out early with a couple of crunching challenges and kept that tempo up all night.

He won an outstanding 11 of his 15 physical contests throughout the clash, which included nine of his 13 ground duels and both of his aerial contests.

The 22-year-old battler made five tackles and one interception in total and was only dribbled past once by an opposition player in midfield.

23/24 Premier League

Caicedo (via Sofascore)

Appearances

16

Sofascore rating

6.98

Pass accuracy

92%

Duel success rate

54%

Ball recoveries per match

4.8

His defensive statistics show that the Ecuador international was imperious for Pochettino to ensure that he cut out promising Palace attacks at source to win back possession for Chelsea, which then allowed them to control the game.

Caicedo also remained reliable on the ball to go along with his superb defending. The young whiz completed 94% (79/84) of his attempted passes from 102 touches of the ball and found a teammate with all five of his long passes.

This shows that the former Seagulls star was composed in possession and rarely gave the ball away cheaply to the opposition, which allowed Chelsea to constantly probe and cause problems at the top end of the pitch.

Therefore, Caicedo was Pochettino's true hero on the night, over Gusto, as he used his skills on and off the ball to produce a complete display in midfield.

da fezbet： Leeds United now hold an advantage in the race for a £17m midfielder, who Red Bull will know “all about”, transfer expert Graeme Bailey has revealed.

Leeds eyeing midfielder after missing out on Diarra

da dobrowin： After being promoted from the Championship alongside Sunderland, it is no surprise that Leeds have identified similar targets to the Black Cats, and they will be extremely disappointed to have lost out to the play-off final winners in the race for two midfielders.

Habib Diarra had been on the Whites’ shortlist prior to the 21-year-old’s move to the Stadium of Light, and they now appear to have missed out on a deal for Noah Sadiki, with the Union Saint-Gilloise maestro set to complete a move to Wearside.

As such, Daniel Farke’s side will now be forced to move on to different options in the middle of the park, and Bailey has dropped a more promising update on their pursuit of Hoffenheim midfielder Anton Stach.

The transfer expert told Leeds United News that the Whites’ Red Bull connection should give them the edge over their Premier League rivals in the race for the German’s signature, given their minority owners’ involvement in the Bundesliga.

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Bailey said: “He’s on the list I’m told. Hoffenheim are not keen for him to go. Leeds aren’t the only ones interested from what I’m told. A very good player and obviously through Red Bull, Leeds are well-versed on him.

“They’re ahead of many other Premier League teams when it comes to German-based talent. So, it’s not a surprise, you know, it’s not going to be a huge surprise. If there’s a good one, Leeds know all about it.”

"Underrated" Stach could be better signing than Sadiki

Leeds will be frustrated that Sunderland were able to pip them to Sadiki’s signature, but there are signs that Stach could be a better signing than the Belgian-born midfielder.

Firstly, the two-time Germany international is more experienced in a top league, having made 122 Bundesliga appearances, while Sadiki remains unproven outside Belgium.

Not only that, but the “underrated” Hoffenheim star excels defensively, outperforming the new Sunderland signing across a number of key metrics over the past year.

Statistic

Anton Stach

Noah Sadiki

Interceptions

1.65 (93rd percentile)

1.08 (55th percentile)

Blocks

1.60 (85th percentile)

1.34 (64th percentile)

Clearances

3.65 (99th percentile)

1.34 (38th percentile)

Aerials won

1.83 (88th percentile)

0.30 (8th percentile)

Stach should be available for a fee of around £17m, which seems a reasonable fee, given the level of his performances for Hoffenheim, and it could be a blessing in disguise that Leeds missed out on Sadiki and Diarra.

Burnley have opened talks with an overseas club regarding an exit for one of their senior squad members in January, according to a reliable reporter.

Burnley form under Vincent Kompany this season

The Clarets have had an extremely disappointing start to the new campaign having won just two, drawn two and lost 13 of their opening 17 games, meaning that they currently find themselves second from bottom in the Premier League relegation zone.

In order to survive the drop at the end of the season, Vincent Kompany will know that he may need to enter the market next month to find reinforcements who will strengthen his squad, but to do that, the manager could first have to make room by getting rid of some of his existing players.

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Someone who appears to have been placed on the chopping block is Darko Churlinov, with the left-winger having made just 13 appearances since completing his move to the top-flight from Bundesliga outfit Stuttgart last summer (Transfermarkt – Churlinov statistics).

The North Macedonia international is yet to feature in any competitions this season because he has been unavailable for selection due to contracting blood poisoning which left everyone at the club worried for his health, and it sounds like the 23-year-old could soon be moving onto new pastures elsewhere to secure a fresh start.

Burnley in talks to sell Churlinov

Taking to X, Sky Sports Germany reporter Dirk Schlarmann revealed that Burnley are in discussions to sell Churlinov to FC Schalke, though as it stands, there is yet to be a significant development in negotiations.

He wrote: "Schalke – small update on possible transfers: Contact between Burnley and S04 regarding #Churlinov is close, as we reported, but there is no breakthrough yet. There is currently no contact with Patric Pfeiffer – I would rate it as rather “cold” at the moment."

Clarets need to keep "exciting" Churlinov

While Churlinov hasn’t been given a regular chance to prove what he’s capable of yet at Burnley, mainly due to recent health issues, Kompany seemingly has a player with excellent qualities on his hands, therefore, the club could be making a mistake if they were to sanction his sale in January.

The Skopje native has clocked up 59 involvements (41 goals and 18 assists) in 159 appearances since the start of his career, showing what a positive impact he can have in the final third, but he’s also comfortable playing in several other areas.

Sponsored by Adidas, the forward is a versatile operator having been deployed in ten different positions over the grass following his arrival on the professional scene, including everywhere across the frontline, four roles in the midfield and two in the defence.

As claimed by Josh Bunting, Burnley were making an “exciting” recruit when they signed Churlinov, so allowing him to leave without properly having the opportunity to showcase his talents could be the wrong decision to make at Turf Moor.

This summer transfer window is a huge one for Tottenham Hotspur if they are to rise up the Premier League next season, making amends for the dismal campaign endured in 2024/25.

The club’s bottom-half standing has led to questions being asked about Ange Postecoglou’s future at the club, with it unclear whether he’ll be in charge for 2025/26.

However, their progression into the Europa League semi-final against Bodo Glimt may save his career in North London – potentially able to end their 17-year wait for a trophy.

If the Aussie does manage to pull off such a feat over the next couple of weeks, he will need to be backed in the market by the owner to allow him to take the side to the next level.

It appears no time has been wasted ahead of the summer transfer window, already making serious moves to strengthen the side in numerous key areas.

The latest on Spurs’ pursuit for new attackers this summer

Over recent days, Spurs have been targeting reinforcements within the final third, leading to huge rumours over a move for Wolves’ star Matheus Cunha.

The Brazilian only signed a new contract in recent months, but has stated his desire to leave, with any side wanting to land him needing to trigger his £62.5m release clause inserted within his new deal.

The Lilywhites aren’t alone in their hunt for the 25-year-old, with Manchester United, Nottingham Forest and Arsenal also touted with a big-money move for his signature.

The likes of Tyler Dibling and Liam Delap have also been mentioned as potential targets, but not to the extent of Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, who’s been hugely mentioned as a summer target.

According to one Spanish outlet, Spurs are preparing a £50m bid for the Cherries attacker, who’s reportedly a supporter of North London rivals Arsenal.

Why the £50m target would be the perfect Son replacement

Winger Heung-min Son has been a tremendous servant to Spurs over the last decade, often being the shining light in their side after moving from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2015.

The South Korean international has racked up a staggering 448 appearances for the Lilywhites, scoring on 173 occasions, putting himself fifth in the club’s all-time scoring charts.

However, with the attacker being 33 come the start of next season, it’s safe to say he’s entering the final years of his career as a professional, with a plan needing to be put in place to replace him.

He’s also started to pick up more frequent injury issues, currently being sidelined with a foot issue, missing the Europa League triumph over Eintracht Frankfurt and being ruled out of Monday’s clash with Forest.

As a result, Postecoglou could turn to Semenyo as a summer target, with the Ghanaian certainly the perfect replacement for the fan-favourite during the off-season.

When comparing his stats to Son from the Premier League in 2024/25, the 25-year-old has massively outperformed him in numerous key areas, showcasing how much of a superb addition he would be.

Semenyo, who’s been labelled “world-class” by The Athletic’s Richard Amofa, has registered more goals in the league to date, whilst also managing more shots on target per game, highlighting his threat within attacking areas.

How Semenyo compares to Son in the PL (2024/25)
Statistics (per 90)	Semenyo	Son
Games played	32	28
Goals scored	8	7
Shots taken	3.7	2.4
Shots on target	1.2	1
Tackles & Interceptions	1.9	1
Take-ons completed	2.1	1.3
Aerials won	1.9	0.3
Stats via FBref

He’s also completed more take-ons per 90, along with more aerials won, offering Ange an all-round presence in the final third, playing a massive role in their potential success next campaign.

£50m may be a huge investment from the hierarchy, but it’s needed should the side return to the heights they’ve set for themselves in numerous seasons in North London.

Semenyo has demonstrated the qualities he possesses this season, with a big move needed, opening the door for a transfer to Spurs, and giving him a great platform to take his own career to the next level.

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da apostaganha： Celtic recently made another addition to their squad with the signing of versatile central defender Hayato Inamura from Japanese side Albirex Niigata.

da casino： The 23-year-old star, who can play as either a centre-back or as a left-back, has joined the Scottish giants on a four year deal ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

Celtic supporters should not be expecting him to play week-in-week-out in the Scottish Premiership next season, though, as it has been revealed that the defender is a signing for the future.

When asked if he would be part of the first-team squad, Brendan Rodgers said: “No, he won’t be. He’s a part of the investment of the club.”

The head coach added that the Hoops will “see where he’s at as a young player and then it’s whether he stays with the squad or whether he has to go out on loan” during pre-season.

This means that fellow left-footed central defender Auston Trusty may be safe for now, after he endured a difficult first season at Parkhead last term.

Why Auston Trusty is in a difficult position at Celtic

Despite the fact that left-footed defender Liam Scales earned a place in the PFA Team of the Year at the end of the 2024/25 campaign, Celtic decided to pay a reported fee of £5m to sign left-sided centre-back Trusty from Sheffield United last summer.

£5m was a healthy sum of money to spend on a player who plays in the same position as a star who was named the best in his position in the division the previous season, which suggests that the club felt he would come in as an upgrade on Scales.

Unfortunately, that did not turn out to be the case as Trusty endured a frustrating first season in Glasgow, and ended the campaign as second-choice behind the Ireland international.

The American dud was an unused substitute in six of the last eight games, including the SFA Cup final, and that was because Scales significantly outperformed him.

24/25 Premiership

Auston Trusty

Liam Scales

Start

22

21

Clean sheets

10

14

Dribbled past per game

0.5x

0.2x

Clearances per game

4.0

4.8

Ground duel success rate

63%

68%

Aerial duel success rate

65%

74%

Error led to shot

4

1

Error led to goal

1

0

Stats via Sofascore

As you can see in the table above, the Irishman was far more effective for Celtic in the Premiership than Trusty, with fewer errors and a higher success rate in duels, helping the team to keep more clean sheets in the process.

The £5m signing, who was criticised against Aberdeen in his most recent appearance, is in a difficult position at Parkhead, and it is one that could get even worse for him.

Celtic eyeing new left-sided defender

According to CelticWay, the Scottish Premiership champions are ‘considering’ a bid to sign Familicao central defender Justin De Haas this summer.

The report claims that the Hoops are weighing up an approach for the Dutch centre-back to bolster their ranks after Maik Nawrocki clinched a loan move to German outfit Hannover.

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It states that Celtic scouts have assessed De Haas during the summer transfer window, and the club are now plotting a potential swoop to bring him to Parkhead.

The 25-year-old defender, who is said to be attracting interest from several clubs across Europe, is valued at around £3m by the Portuguese club, and it remains to be seen whether or not the Hoops are prepared to pay that asking price.

Celtic should now press ahead with a deal to bring the left-footed defender to Parkhead in the coming weeks because he could send Trusty packing this summer.

Why this is bad news for Auston Trusty

This report of the club’s interest in De Haas is bad news for the USA international because it could mean that the former Sheffield United man is surplus to requirements in Glasgow, just 12 months on from his arrival.

As aforementioned, Trusty has already fallen behind Scales in the pecking order in the left-sided centre-back position because of his poor performances in the Premiership last term.

It then seems unlikely that Celtic would pay £3m to bring in another left-footed defender, who is 25 and in the prime years of his career, to be a third-choice option in that position, which is why this could spell danger for Trusty, as he may have to find a new club.

Whilst there is no reported suggestion yet that the American flop is likely to move on from Parkhead, the signing of De Haas could leave him with little game time behind two other players in his position, especially given that Rodgers has made it clear that he wants to play left-footers on the left and right-footers on the right at centre-back.

24/25 season

De Haas (Liga Portugal)

Trusty (Premiership)

Appearances

29

22

Goals

2

1

Tackles + interceptions per game

3.0

2.3

Dribbled past per game

0.3x

0.5x

Clearances per game

5.4

4.0

Error led to shot

0

4

Error led to goal

1

1

Penalties committed

0

0

Stats via Sofascore

As you can see in the table above, the £3m-rated colossus outperformed Trusty at league level last season, whilst playing in the Portuguese top-flight, by making more defensive interventions and fewer big errors at the back.

The 6 foot 4 giant, who has previously been described as “aerially dominant” by RangersJournal writer Kai Watson, could come in as another upgrade on the American dud, on top of Scales already being one.

This is why Trusty could be sent packing this summer because the arrival of a second left-footed centre-back who is even better than him could limit his game time next season and force the defender to consider his long-term future at Parkhead.

Of course, Rodgers could go against his preference and use a left-footed player as a back-up option to Cameron Carter-Vickers in the right centre-back role, but that would not be ideal for the left-footed Trusty either.

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Therefore, this latest development will not come as good news for the former Arsenal centre-back, who could find himself on the chopping block this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur return to Premier League action away to Brighton and Hove Albion tomorrow night, with the north London outfit currently enjoying a three-game winning run, following their latest triumph at home to Everton.

That 2-1 victory saw the Lilywhites race into an early lead courtesy of goals from Heung-min Son and Richarlison, albeit with the latter man proving something of a concern in the second half after he was forced off with a back injury.

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Angus Sinclair

Dec 23, 2023

While the hope is that the Brazilian will be fit and firing again at the Amex, there is more of a worry regarding Cristian Romero's fitness, with the World Cup winner having been withdrawn at half-time due to a tight hamstring.

With the Argentine now facing four or five weeks out, he could represent one of three alterations that Ange Postecoglou may make on Thursday evening.

1

GK – Guglielmo Vicario

The goalkeeping "revelation" – as described by Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher – was a certified brick wall against the Toffees, making seven saves in total to help the hosts claim a crucial three points.

Postecoglou will need the former Empoli man at his best again to thwart a typically lively Brighton attack.

2

RB – Pedro Porro

Having been signed by Antonio Conte to operate at wing-back, Pedro Porro has flourished as an inverted full-back in a back four so far this term, registering six assists in 17 league outings so far this term.

Undoubtedly a real creative force in that right channel, the former Sporting CP is almost a guaranteed pick for Postecoglou these days.

3

CB – Eric Dier

With Romero joining the list of absentees, it could see Eric Dier make a rare start at the heart of the defence, having replaced the South American star at the interval at the weekend.

While evidently not a favourite of Postecoglou – having been tipped for a departure over the summer – the lack of depth at centre-back will see the Englishman reluctantly selected.

4

CB – Ben Davies

Joining the long-serving Dier is another Spurs stalwart in the form of Ben Davies, with the Welshman having been a regular fixture of the side in recent months following the loss of Micky van de Ven to injury.

A partnership of Dier and Davies may not be Postecoglou's desired selection in the long-term, yet needs must for the trip to the south coast.

5

LB – Destiny Udogie

The second change from the win over the Toffees – alongside the selection of Dier – will likely be the return of Destiny Udogie, after the Italy international served a one-game ban last time out.

Only recently on the scoresheet in the thumping victory over Newcastle United, the former Udinese man will almost replace Emerson Royal at left-back tomorrow.

6

CM – Pape Matar Sarr

It is worth remembering that it was only last season that Pape Matar Sarr was merely a bit-part player under Conte and co, having been restricted to a measly haul of two league starts in 2022/23.

Fast forward a matter of months, however, and the former Metz menace is now shining under the new regime having already made 16 top-flight outings – 14 of which have come from the start – after cementing a regular place for himself in the side.

With one goal and two assists to show for that involvement, the Senegalese gem will be hoping to add to that tally against the Seagulls.

7

CM – Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg

With Yves Bissouma sidelined with suspension, a rare chance was handed to Oliver Skipp against Sean Dyche's men – albeit with there an opportunity for the experienced Hojbjerg to slot in alongside Sarr this time around.

Previously dubbed "invaluable" to the side by pundit Noel Whelan, the Dane has somewhat fallen by the wayside this season after making just three league starts, yet he has regularly made the difference against tomorrow's opponents – scoring two goals and contributing two assists in 13 career clashes.

The 28-year-old could perhaps prove a thorn in the side of the Amex outfit yet again.

8

RW – Brennan Johnson

An injury-hit start to life in the capital has somewhat hampered Brennan Johnson's involvement, yet the Wales international is swiftly starting to repay that rather hefty £47.5m transfer fee.

Still just 22, the former Nottingham Forest man now boasts one goal and three assists from 15 league outings this term, notably playing his part in both goals against the Merseysiders on Saturday.

With Dejan Kulusevski having moved into a central role of late, Johnson looks to be making that right-wing berth his own.

9

CAM – Dejan Kulusevski

Speaking of Kulusevski, following his heroics in the win over Forest – in which he registered a goal and an assist at the City Ground – the Swedish sensation wasn't quite at his brilliant best at the weekend, yet still managed to register three key passes for his teammates.

Having started every league game this season, it would be a real surprise if the 23-year-old was not selected from the start yet again tomorrow.

10

LW – Heung-min Son

Whether it be on the left flank or through the middle, Spurs' talismanic skipper continues to wreak havoc on Premier League defences.

With 11 league goals to his name already this term, the 31-year-old is doing his best to plug the gap left behind by former partner-in-crime, Harry Kane, with the Englishman now something of a distant memory as a result of Postecoglou's fabulous, free-flowing style of play.

Son is the figurehead of this new-look side, having proven himself the man to rely upon in the first half of the campaign.

The two MLB teams who employ the Acuna brothers are battling it out this week for a National League playoff spot.

Reigning NL MVP Ronald Acuna Jr.'s Atlanta Braves are chasing the New York Mets in the NL wild-card race, a team that just called up his younger brother Luisangel Acuna on Sept. 14. The elder Acuna, of course, was ruled out for the season in May when he tore his ACL, but he's at Truist Park this week to root on his Braves and keep an eye on his younger brother.

The 22-year-old Luisangel Acuna told reporters Tuesday that the brothers have a friendly bet on the three-game series that began Tuesday night in Atlanta.

"If they end up winning, [Ronald] is going to post me on Instagram and say, 'Welcome to Atlanta,'" Luisangel told the media through a translator on Tuesday. "But I told him [the Braves] were going to lose."

The Braves, who were 1.5 games back of a playoff spot and two games behind the Mets entering Tuesday's game, took the series opener 5–1 to inch closer to New York in the standings.

The younger Acuna batted ninth and started at shortstop for the Mets on Tuesday, going 1-for-3 with a single. He scored New York's first and only run of the night while his brother intently watched from the dugout.

Following the three-game series at Truist Park, the Braves will wrap up the 2024 regular season against the Kansas City Royals, while the Mets will play the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field.