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Agora é oficial. O momento que a torcida do Grêmio mais temia aconteceu na tarde desta sexta-feira. Através de nota no site oficial, o Tricolor comunicou que Everton foi negociado com o Benfica-POR.

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Referência do ataque gremista nas últimas temporadas, o jogador ganhou destaque no esquema de Renato Gaúcho e valorizou o seu passe para o futebol europeu, que sempre procurou o Grêmio para tentar a contratação.

Depois de muitas especulações, o jogador enfim recebeu a proposta que tanto esperava e veio do Benfica, que recém-contratou Jorge Jesus, fã declarado do atacante.

Na transferência, o Tricolor conseguiu negociar o jogador por 20 milhões de euros (R$ 127 milhões). Além disso, o Grêmio fica com os lucros de 20% no caso de uma venda do atacante.

Durante a sua passagem pelo time do Rio Grande do Sul, Everton colecionou dribles, títulos e 70 gols, sendo 43 dentro da Arena, feito que o coloca como maior goleador do estádio.

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Tottenham: Fabrizio Romano shares Lucas Moura exit hint

Tottenham Hotspur favourite Lucas Moura could leave in 2023 as reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano shares an exit hint.

The Lowdown: Spurs complete busy transfer window…

The Premier League side have undergone a major summer overhaul, with a plethora of players coming through the door at Hotspur Way and just as many going out.

Spurs completed the signings of Ivan Perisic, Fraser Forster, Yves Bissouma, Richarlison, Clement Lenglet, Djed Spence, Destiny Udogie and defender Cristian Romero on a permanent deal from Atalanta.

In terms of outgoings, Steven Bergwijn, Joe Rodon, Tanguy Ndombele, Giovani Lo Celso, Harry Winks and Sergio Reguilon all left north London either on loan or permanently.

The Latest: Romano shares Moura exit hint…

Taking to social media, reliable journalist Romano has hinted that yet another Spurs player could leave in 2023.

Indeed, after the Brazilian made history with a Champions League semi-final hat-trick against Ajax in 2019, the reporter claims that the 30-year-old’s future is now open given that he is out of contract next year.

Romano explained: “Newcastle wanted Lucas Moura as they approached Tottenham during Deadline Day, same for Aston Villa. Spurs decided to keep the player, never been advanced. Lucas future remains open as he’s out of contract in June 2023 and there are chances for a free move.”

The Verdict: Hero…

Called a ‘superhero’ by former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino for his European heroics, Moura will surely be sorely missed by supporters if he doesn’t renew his deal in N17.

The Brazilian has gone on to be a faithful servant for the club and one capable of making a real impact when called upon.

Called a ‘monster’ by his compatriot Raphinha, the winger also completed more successful take-ons per 90 than any Spurs player on average last season (WhoScored).

Indeed, updates on his future will be interesting to keep track of in the build-up to the January transfer window.

Tottenham: Journalists make ‘risky’ claim after Conte call

Journalists caught a ‘risky’ move by Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte during their 2-0 victory over Marseille in the Champions League.

The Lowdown: Lilywhites seal big win…

The Lilywhites, looking to make a good impression back in Europe’s most prestigious competition after a two-year absence, managed to get off to the perfect Group D start.

Two goals from Richarlison in the last 15 minutes of the contest secured all three points for Spurs against the Ligue 1 side but they were made to work hard for their win.

Before the Brazilian’s brace, proceedings were very much on a knife edge, with Conte making the brave decision to take off two of his back three just past the 70 minute mark.

Clement Lenglet and Cristian Romero both made way for Japhet Tanganga and Ben Davies, presumably with Man City in mind at the time.

The Latest: Journalists make ‘risky’ claim…

This call by Conte certainly raised eyebrows among members of the press, with one calling it a ‘risky’ decision whist others branded the substitutions as ‘odd’.

“Lenglet and Romero make way for Davies and Tanganga. A risky tactic from Conte, who appears to be prioritising Man City this weekend. Hardly an attacking move and arguably increases the chances of Marseille hitting Spurs on the counter-attack. 0-0.” – George Sessions, PA Sport reporter (via Twitter).

“Romero & Lenglet make way for Tanganga & Davies. Odd changes but a consequence of the mad schedule. Conte wants his defenders fresh for Haaland and Co. on Saturday.” – Dan Kilpatrick, The Evening Standard (via Twitter).

“For Lenglet and Romero. Hmmm.” – Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic (via Twitter).

The Verdict: Bold…

The Premier League’s side’s move to bring off two reliable defensive assets at 0-0 certainly was a bold one.

Luckily for supporters, Conte’s men stormed to a late victory regardless, and it looks like Spurs’ flurry into the summer transfer market has now granted them an option to make such changes.

Lenglet’s arrival on loan from Barcelona and Romero’s permanent signing from Atalanta have gifted Tottenham real strength in depth with solid players like Davies and Tanganga now able to come on in their stead.

Given the mountainous task a trip to Man City presented at the time, it’s arguably understandable why Conte elected to bring off his summer acquisitions in preparation to face Pep Guardiola’s champions.

Sunderland ace Michut has a ‘slight strain’

The Chronicle journalist James Hunter has shared some more injury news for Sunderland involving Edouard Michut.

The Lowdown: Stewart injury

It has been confirmed that Ross Stewart is now facing between six and eight weeks out with injury after sustaining a thigh problem.

Dennis Cirkin is also out for up to two weeks with a minor hamstring strain, and now the Stadium of Light outfit have been dealt another injury blow.

The Latest: Michut ‘strain’

Taking to Twitter, Hunter has shared that new signing Michut has picked up a ‘slight strain’ in training, and is now ‘a week or two’ behind his fellow new arrivals:

“Michut has a slight strain picked up in training, and is a week or two behind the other new arrivals. Ba, Aman, and Bennette played in a behind-closed-doors game against the U18/21s the other day.”

The Verdict: Not ideal

The fact that Michut has picked up an injury without featuring for the Wearside club yet is certainly not ideal.

Having played eight times for French giants PSG by the age of 19, the attacking midfielder came with a lot of promise, but now it looks as if Black Cats supporters will have to be even more patient before they see him in action.

Nonetheless, Tony Mowbray can still call on the likes of Alex Pritchard to play in his position for now, so there is no need to rush Michut back and risk aggravating the strain that he has picked up.

However, SAFC will still be hoping that his injury is not too serious, and Mowbray will be hoping to see him back in training before the fixture schedule is resumed.

Rangers in ‘advanced’ talks over Ure deal

Journalist Pete O’Rourke says that Glasgow Rangers are in ‘advanced’ talks over giving young striker Robbie Ure a new contract.

The Lowdown: Match-winner

Ure was recently the match-winner for Rangers’ U19s as they won 3-2 in the opening game of their UEFA Youth League group on Wednesday afternoon.

After going 2-0 up, the young Gers were pegged back to 2-2 by Napoli, before Ure came up with winning goal to give his side all three points.

The Latest: New contract

Speaking to GiveMeSport, O’Rourke has shared that the Ibrox outfit are in ‘advanced’ talks over a new deal for Ure, adding that he fully expects the in-house agreement to get done:

“Talks are at an advanced stage, I think, between the club and Robbie Ure, so I fully expect this one to get done.”

The Verdict: Great move

It is certainly a great move by the club to tie 18-year-old Ure to a long-term contract.

The striker is clearly a top prospect, having already netted five goals and made four assists in 16 games at youth level, while he has already made his debut for the senior team, scoring no less as well (Transfermarkt).

His recent call-up to Scotland’s U19 squad for the upcoming Slovenia Nations Cup shows how much Ure has been impressing for the youth sides, and he is certainly a player that is capable of breaking into the first team on a more regular basis once he gets older.

Newcastle handed double injury lift

An exciting Newcastle United injury lift has emerged over the weekend regarding two first-team players…

What’s the talk?

Magpies boss Eddie Howe has reacted to Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson both making their long-awaited returns from their respective knocks.

Both players came off the bench in what turned out to be a disappointing afternoon for the Toon army as they lost 5-0 to Manchester City at The Etihad in the Premier League.

After the match, The Chronicle quoted Howe as saying: “Massive boost for everyone connected at Newcastle to see them back. We have missed them.”

Supporters will be buzzing

The supporters will surely be buzzing with both of them being back in action for the Magpies for multiple reasons.

Firstly, it means that Trippier and Wilson can both have a say in where Newcastle finish in the league table. They are currently one point off the top half of the table and this means that they are in with a realistic chance of landing in the top-10 if they can pick up results against Arsenal and Burnley.

Both players being fit and available will be a boost because they have proven that they can put in top performances for the club. Trippier has averaged an exceptional SofaScore rating of 7.42 since arriving from Atletico Madrid in the January transfer window and has scored two goals for the club to date, showing that he can make an impact in the final third whilst putting in sublime all-round displays from full-back.

Wilson, on the other hand, has scored 18 Premier League goals since the start of last season. He has found the back of the net six times in 14 starts this term after managing 12 goals and five assists in 23 starts in 2020/21, which shows that he is capable of being a match-winner for the Magpies with his knack for scoring goals.

Therefore, both players have the requisite quality to have a major say in Newcastle’s last two matches of the campaign. They can help the team to finish in the top half and that would be an exciting way to end Howe’s first season at the club.

The fans will also be buzzing with their availability as it means that they will be getting game time under their belt ahead of 2022/23. It means that they will not be arriving for pre-season with more work to do than the others as they have been fully integrated back into the group this month.

AND in other news, Forget Dubravka: £23k-p/w NUFC lightweight who lost 75% duels let Howe down badly…

Leeds: Why Gelhardt must start v Arsenal

Leeds United are back in Premier League action later this afternoon as they make the trip to the capital to face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Jesse Marsch’s men head into kick-off only two points clear of Everton, who play Leicester City at the same time, and the relegation zone but the Yorkshire outfit can be buoyed by the fact that they have only lost to league leaders Manchester City across their last six outings.

That was last time out, where the Whites were thrashed 4-0 at Elland Road, though the Gunners will be no easy task as they are fighting it out with their arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur for a place inside the top four.

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A victory for the visitors would also see them move three points clear of relegation rivals Burnley and that would seriously bolster their chances of survival with just five games to go after this weekend.

Marsch could also boost their safety bid by unleashing young striker Joe Gelhardt from the off down in north London today.

Leeds have rued the absence of last season’s top goalscorer Patrick Bamford (17) for the majority of the campaign but it’s been evident that the likes of Rodrigo and club-record signing Daniel James are not up to scratch as out-and-out central strikers.

The 20-year-old, however, could be a big threat against a side that hasn’t kept a clean sheet in any of their last six outings – and he has already proven himself against some of the best teams in this division.

For example, against Wednesday’s opposition – Chelsea – he scored his first professional goal for the club as he bullied his way past their backline in the game’s dying stages. He then scored the crucial winner in injury time against rock-bottom Norwich City.

Gelhardt has certainly caught the eye already, with Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp describing him as a “human wrecking ball,” he said:

“He’s like a human wrecking ball. I like him, he’s really exciting. He’s fast, he’s aggressive, he gets on the ball, he takes people on. Once he gets into the box, he loves it. That’s where he can do most of his damage.”

Meanwhile, according to The Athletic’s Phil Hay, he has been “banging on the door”, whilst LeedsLive reporter Beren Cross believes he looks “absolutely outrageous” and is a big talent indeed.

Arsenal have struggled to keep out the opposition since March 19th, conceding three goals to Crystal Palace, two to Brighton & Hove Albion and two to Chelsea in the last six games.

It’s clear that Gelhardt possesses the sort of skill set and ability to do serious damage to Mikel Arteta’s men, but it’s on Marsch to unleash him down in the capital this afternoon.

Forget James or Rodrigo, it’s the young striking sensation who must feature in the starting XI today. As a result, his presence could seriously bolster their survival bid.

AND in other news, Marsch dealt another setback ahead of Arsenal clash…

Nottingham Forest playoff injury update

Nottingham Forest will host Sheffield United in the second leg of their Championship play-off semi-final clash, and Steve Cooper will be hoping they can continue their momentum after their 2-1 victory at Bramall Lane.

What’s the latest?

The Forest manager took to his pre-match press conference to give a promising injury update on his team ahead of the important challenge facing them this evening.

Cooper told the press (via Nottinghamshire Live):

“There isn’t anything new from the game. We were carrying a few injuries going into it, with the players who were unavailable yesterday. There’s no changes from yesterday. There’s the normal bumps and bruises, and a little bit of fatigue from the game.”

The manager continued: “But that’s very normal for the day after a game. I’m fairly sure we’ll be as we were for the first leg.”

Cooper will be delighted

At this stage of the season after playing 46 games as well as a short turnaround in the play-offs when it comes to fixtures, Cooper will surely be delighted that his team are still fit and raring to go with just one game standing in the way of joining Huddersfield Town at Wembley for the final in just under two weeks time.

Despite having less possession (39%) Nottingham Forest took their chances and offered a superior attacking threat than their Premier League promotion competitors with over twice as many shots on target, five more big chances created and ultimately scoring two goals to secure a lead ahead of their home leg this evening.

If Cooper could lead his team to the final at the end of this month it would be an incredible achievement considering the position they were in when he inherited the side from Chris Houghton in September 2021.

Upon appointment, Forest were bottom of the Championship table, suffering their worst start to a campaign in over a century and Cooper has since completed a turnaround supporters would have felt was impossible when he joined the club seven months ago.

Thus, to get to the final and potentially return to the Premier League for the first time in 23 years would be a dream. With a lack of injuries, that could well become a reality.

AND in other news: Forest can land the new McKenna in “outstanding” 19/yo prodigy, Cooper surely ecstatic

West Ham: Bowen ends season poorly v Brighton

West Ham United seemed to be in holiday mode as they ended the season badly by being defeated by Brighton and Hove Albion 3-1. Despite having the lead at half-time, Brighton came out and scored three second-half goals to claim victory.

The result means that The Hammers finish seventh and will compete in the Europa Conference League next season. Had they won they would have leapfrogged Manchester United into sixth and claimed a Europa League place.

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One player who has been a star for West Ham all season but had a nightmare of a game today was Jarrod Bowen. The Englishman ended the season as the club’s top scorer with an impressive 18 strikes. It’s his performances throughout the campaign that have taken West Ham to where they finished in the league and to the latter stages in Europe.

However, today he was nowhere to be seen. He made fewer touches than goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski with 29 compared to 42. Not only did he not have an impact on the game, when the ball did find him it wasn’t long before he gave it back to the opposition.

Bowen lost possession ten times which is an average of every 3 touches he had. It was a day to forget for him and The Hammers, and manager David Moyes will be disappointed they couldn’t end it on a high.

Despite this, what the club have achieved this season is nothing short of remarkable. Making it to the semi-finals of a European competition and still managing to keep up your form in the league is never easy, especially for a West Ham side that aren’t used to it.

The 25-year-old also failed to register a shot at goal and didn’t attempt any dribbles throughout 90 minutes. He was given the lowest rating out of everyone on the pitch by SofaScore at 6.1.

It was a bad day at the office for him and may raise doubts over his ability to consistently form at the top level. It’s what would be required of him if he were to secure a big move.

He’s proven that he has exceptional abilities as an attacker, but he needs to make sure that performances like today don’t happen too regularly going forward.

IN other news: “It’s my understanding…”: Ex drops big WHU summer update, supporters will be buzzing…

Everton eye move for Brennan Johnson

Everton just about secured another season in the Premier League after a difficult relegation battle and are now looking at options to strengthen the squad, with a new transfer update emerging on one particular target.

What’s the latest?

According to the Daily Mail, the Toffees are eyeing up a move for Nottingham Forest youngster Brennan Johnson this summer.

As per the report, Johnson is at the top of Everton’s transfer list alongside Burnley defender James Tarkowski, and their offer will depend on the outcome of the Championship play-off final this weekend.

If Forest secure Premier League promotion on Sunday, then the Wales international will reportedly open talks to extend his contract at the City Ground, and a move away from his boyhood club would seem unlikely in that event.

Richarlison 2.0

Amidst speculation that Richarlison could leave Goodison Park this summer, Frank Lampard could use the opportunity to develop some upcoming young talent, and Johnson could be Richarlison 2.0 for Everton if he makes the move to Merseyside this summer.

The £20m-valued ace, who was hailed “unbelievable” by ex-Forest manager Sabri Lamouchi, has been phenomenal for the Reds, scoring 19 goals and registering nine assists over 52 appearances in all competitions. He has a goal involvement every 159 minutes this season, which is an astonishing return for a 21-year-old.

Johnson’s output has not only guided his team to potential Premier League promotion, he has also gained individual recognition as he was named EFL Young Player of the Year recently too. That will all be a huge attraction for Everton, who are desperate to improve their goalscoring return next season.

The Toffees’ top scorer in 2021/22 was the aforementioned Richarlison with 11 goals and five assists in all competitions. He was the only player in blue to hit a double-figure goal tally during the campaign.

Lampard’s side finished the season 16th in the Premier League, with the fifth-worst goal difference out of all 20 teams, and this will need to drastically improve if the Merseyside club want to avoid another relegation fight next term.

The young Forest attacker, who was dubbed a “talent” by football.london reporter Alasdair Gold, could thrive under the watchful eye of an attack-minded coach like Lampard. The 43-year-old is experienced in nurturing young players such as Champions League winner Mason Mount, so the prospective signing of Johnson could be a major coup for Everton if it comes off, and also a huge opportunity for the Welshman to grow his career.

AND in other news – “Sources tell me..”: Journalist drops big Everton transfer claim, it’ll delight supporters

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