كشف الاتحاد الأوروبي لكرة القدم، يويفا، عن هوية المتنافسين الذين سيلتقون مع فريق ليفربول، في الموسم الجديد من بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا، 2025/26، مرحلة الدوري.
ويشارك 36 فريقًأ في الموسم الجديد من دوري أبطال أوروبا، مثلما كان الحال في النسخة السابقة، بعد تغيير النظام.
ويلتقي كل فريق مع 8 متنافسين مختلفين، بواقع 4 مباريات على أرضه ومثلها خارجه، حسب القواعد المنصوص عليها.
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وأجرى يويفا مراسم قرعة مرحلة الدوري من دوري أبطال أوروبا للموسم الجديد، مساء اليوم الخميس، في مدينة موناكو الفرنسية، حيث تم الكشف عن هوية منافسي ليفربول.
وخرج ليفربول من دوري أبطال أوروبا، الموسم الماضي، من دور الـ16 بعد خسارته على يد باريس سان جيرمان بركلات الترجيح، في حين توج الفريق الفرنسي باللقب في النهاية. مواجهات ليفربول في دوري أبطال أوروبا 2025/2026
حقق منتخب مصر للناشئين لكرة اليد، الفوز على نظيره النرويج، في المباراة التي جمعتهما، اليوم الجمعة، في بطولة كأس العالم للناشئين لكرة اليد تحت 19 عامًا.
البطولة تستضيفها مصر خلال الفترة من 6 إلى 17 أغسطس الجاري، على صالات استاد القاهرة، العاصمة الإدارية الجديدة، وصالة الدكتور حسن مصطفى بمدينة 6 أكتوبر.
وفاز منتخب مصر بنتيجة 47-26 على النرويج في المباراة التي جمعتهما اليوم.
طالع.. فيديو | منتخب مصر يخسر أمام إسبانيا ويودع كأس العالم للناشئين لكرة اليد
ويخوض منتخب مصر مباريات تحديد المراكز من الخامس للثامن، بعدما خسر أمام إسبانيا في دور ربع النهائي بنتيجة 31/29.
وكان منتخب مصر قد تأهل إلى ربع النهائي بعد التعادل في مباراتي الدور الرئيسي أمام التشيك (35-35) والدنمارك، وذلك عقب تصدره مجموعته في الدور التمهيدي بالعلامة الكاملة، محققًا انتصارات كبيرة على كوريا الجنوبية (46-27)، البحرين (36-28)، واليابان (39-28).
أكد الإعلامي أحمد شوبير أن المدير الفني للنادي الأهلي، البرتغالي خوسيه ريبيرو، أبدى إعجابًا شديدًا بعدد من المواهب الشابة داخل صفوف الفريق، وعلى رأسهم حمزة عبد الكريم، الذي وصفه المدرب بأنه يمتلك إمكانيات كبيرة ويستحق الفرصة.
وقال شوبير في تصريحات عبر برنامجه الإذاعي صباح اليوم الإثنين: “هناك 3 لاعبين شباب، حمزة عبد الكريم، أحمد عابدين، محمد عبد الله، خوسيه ريبيرو المدير الفني (طاير بـ عبد الكريم) وقال اتركوه لي وأنا سأجعل منه لاعباً جيداً، لأنه لاعب جيد بالفعل”.
وتابع: “لكن مشكلة حمزة عبد الكريم أن لديه عرض معايشة من بايرن ميونخ، لو ذهب للنادي الألماني وأعجبهم، سيعيرونه لناد صغير في الدوري أو في القسم الثاني لمدة سنة أو إثنين، واللاعب يريد أن يلعب ويشارك مع النادي الأهلي”.
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وأضاف: “لو حمزة عبد الكريم وجد فرصة للمشاركة مع الأهلي سيبقى في الفريق، خاصة إن ريبيرو مُقتنع به، لذلك اللاعب باق”.
وأشار: “ريبيرو أبدى إعجابه بـ أحمد عابدين، وأشاد بأسلوب لعبه، ويريده أن يستمر، لكن في نفس الوقت اللاعب أساسي مع منتخب الشباب ويريد المشاركة مع الفريق، وريبيرو ممكن يمنحه دقائق مشاركة لكن ليس كما يطمح اللاعب، لذلك يجب أن يكون هناك صبر من اللاعب”.
وأردف: “محمد عبد الله ريبيرو مُقتنع به، لكن المدرب قال إن مكانه به لاعبين كثيرين، ولو جاءت له فرصة للخروج على سبيل الإعارة فلا مانع”.
واختتم شوبير: “أنا أؤكد لكم إن محمد عبد الله سيكون نجماً كبيراً في الكرة المصرية، يمتلك كل المواصفات والمؤهلات للاعبين الكبار، ولو خرج للإعارة لأي ناد سينجح ويتألق، لذلك هو مرشح للخروج على سبيل الإعارة”.
Fernando’s namesake and national team-mate Vishwa joins Durham
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Asitha Fernando has agreed to join Notts•AFP/Getty Images
Asitha Fernando, the Sri Lanka fast bowler, has signed to play for Nottinghamshire in the final three rounds of the County Championship.Fernando, 26, has taken 35 wickets in 12 Tests at an average of 28.97 and is set for his first spell in county cricket, bolstering Notts seam-bowling options for the last few weeks of the season.”Asitha has already shown his talent on the international stage, and we believe he has the skillset needed to be successful in English conditions,” Notts head coach, Peter Moores, said. “We’re excited to have him with us, and he will add much needed depth to our bowling resources until the end of the season.”We’ve had some misfortune with injuries and we’re still in the situation of not having our full complement of seamers available. This has meant greater workloads for a smaller number of bowlers, and Asitha can help ease that pressure over the course of our run-in.”The whole group recognises the importance of these last three games and the need for everyone to step up, so we can finish the season strongly. Having had a bye in the first round of games, we’ve had an extended build up to prepare ourselves for the challenge ahead, which we’re all looking forward to.”His namesake and national team-mate, Vishwa Fernando, has signed for Durham as they look to wrap up the Division Two title, with Matt Potts and Brydon Carse on England ODI duty during the final weeks of the season.”I am really looking forward to joining Durham,” Fernando said. “I very much excited to play in the County Championship in England. I look forward to seeing everyone soon.”Marcus North, Durham’s director of cricket, said: “He is a vastly experienced player who has succeeded in Test and first-class cricket and we look forward to seeing what he can bring to Durham in September.”Elsewhere, Hampshire seamer Scott Currie has joined Leicestershire on loan for their last three games, as the Midlands club continue a surprise push for promotion from Division Two.
The Glasgow Rangers board made a big call last month when they decided to part ways with Belgian manager Philippe Clement after more than a year at Ibrox.
Instead of instantly going out into the market to find a long-term replacement for the former Monaco and Club Brugge boss, the Light Blues opted to appoint former player Barry Ferguson as an interim coach, and he has already secured a fantastic 3-2 win over Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.
The retired central midfielder has the benefit of having played 410 matches for Rangers as a player, which means that he knows what it takes to play for the Ibrox giants.
He also played with some terrific players during his time on the pitch as a midfielder for the Light Blues, including versatile attacker Nacho Novo.
Why Nacho Novo was a star for Rangers
The Spanish forward, who played 131 matches with Ferguson, joined Rangers from Dundee in the summer of 2004 and enjoyed six years at Ibrox.
Nacho Novo celebrates for Rangers
Novo, who scored six goals in 29 games against Celtic throughout his career, won three Premiership titles, two League Cups, and one SFA Cup in those six years.
Nacho Novo’s Premiership form for Rangers
Season
Appearances
Goals
Assists
2009/10
35
6
5
2008/09
29
5
7
2007/08
27
10
2
2006/07
26
5
2
2005/06
24
2
0
2004/05
35
19
2
Stats via Transfermarkt
As you can see in the table above, the Spaniard, who operated on the flank or as a centre-forward, was inconsistent across seasons, but carried a big threat at the top end of the pitch in the majority of his campaigns at Ibrox.
This is why the impressive forward was a star for the Scottish giants because he delivered quality in the final third over a long period of time.
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Ferguson can now unearth his own version of the versatile attacker, who loved a goal against Celtic, by handing Hamza Igamane more opportunities to start.
Why Hamza Igamane could be the new Nacho Novo
The Morocco international, like Novo, is an attacker who can be deployed on the flank to support a number nine, or as the main man through the middle.
Igamane, who joined the club last summer, has racked up 14 goals and three assists in all competitions for the Gers this season, including ten goals and one assist in the Premiership – which is a very Novo-esque return in front of goal in the league.
The 22-year-old attacker has not been relied upon by Ferguson, however, as he has been on the bench in two of the last three games, and has not played more than 52 minutes in a match in any of his last four appearances.
Igamane, who was described as a “jackpot transfer” for Celtic by Jacek Kulig, came off the bench against Celtic last time out to score a screamer to win the match in the 88th minute.
Ferguson must, now, lean on the Moroccan forward and give him more trust in matches, rather than benching him or substituting him early in matches, because he has the quality to be a match-winner at any given moment, just as Novo did.
The young attacker has proven that he can score goals, as shown by his haul of 14 strikes this term, and that he can step up in big moments, it is now down to the manager to put his faith in the striker to become his own version of Novo between now and the end of the season.
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Pace spearhead Renuka Singh, wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh, experienced allrounder Shikha Pandey and left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad are among the notable absentees in India’s white-ball squads for the tour of Bangladesh starting July 9.The BCCI’s media statement, which was released less than four days prior to the team’s scheduled departure for Dhaka, didn’t mention the reasons for the omissions. Among these names, Pandey was the only player who was not awarded a central contract for the 2022-23 season.Ghosh’s absence opened the doors for Assam’s Uma Chetry, who is the second wicketkeeper to Yastika Bhatia in both T20I and ODI squads. Chetry, 20, was part of the India A side that had recently won the ACC Emerging Nations tournament in Hong Kong.ESPNcricinfo Ltd
There were also maiden call-ups for Kerala allrounder Minnu Mani (only T20Is) and the left-arm spinning duo of Anusha Bareddy (Andhra) and Rashi Kanojiya (Uttar Pradesh) for both T20Is and ODIs. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead both squads, with Smriti Mandhana as her deputy.Meanwhile, top-order batter S Meghana and seam bowler Meghna Singh, who were part of the reserves in India’s T20 World Cup squad earlier this year, have been drafted into the main squad. Sneh Rana, who was another reserve player, is now part of just the ODI squad.Left-arm seamer Monica Patel and batter Priya Punia are back in the mix. Patel, who found herself in the wilderness after playing just two ODIs against South Africa in March 2021, is part of both squads. She is uncapped in T20Is. Punia, meanwhile, is part of only the ODI squad, and had last played in that South Africa series alongside Patel.Related
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Radha Yadav, the left-arm spinning allrounder, has been left out of both squads. The selectors have instead punted on Maharashtra’s Devika Vaidya and Punjab allrounder Amanjot Kaur, who made her debut earlier this year during the tri-series in South Africa. The tour of Bangladesh is India’s first assignment since the T20 World Cup in February-March when they lost the semi-finals to Australia.All the players in the squads were part of a targeted group of players that underwent a fitness-intensive conditioning camp at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru in May. It isn’t clear if the new head coach for the women’s team will be part of the Bangladesh tour.The BCCI is in the process of concluding its appointment process, with an announcement imminent. Former Mumbai captain Amol Muzumdar, former Baroda batter Tushar Arothe, who had earlier worked with India women as their coach, and former Durham batter Jon Lewis are among those in contention for the job.The India women head coach’s position has been vacant since Ramesh Powar was removed as part of an internal restructuring by the BCCI. Since then, Hrishikesh Kanitkar, the former India allrounder, has been in charge of the team in an interim capacity. Kanitkar was also part of the fitness camp in May.India will begin the Bangladesh tour with a three-match T20I series, which will run from July 9 to July 13. This will be followed by three ODIs from July 16 to July 22. All games will be played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.This white-ball series marks the start of a busy calendar for India women with New Zealand, England and Australia set to tour over the next six months. England and Australia will play Tests in a multi-format tour.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola now wants to sign a “sensational” Premier League player this summer, but a deal could cost over £33m, according to a report.
Man City set for summer departures
Although Guardiola’s side picked up an impressive 1-0 victory on the road at Tottenham Hotspur last night, this season in general has been very disappointing, and the manager is planning to reshape his squad in the summer transfer window.
The likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Ederson and Jack Grealish could be shown the exit door this summer, alongside former captain Kyle Walker, who joined AC Milan on loan for the remainder of the season back in January.
There have also been calls for Walker to be sold permanently, with the 34-year-old showing signs he is on a downward trajectory, which means Guardiola could be tasked with bringing in a suitable long-term replacement in the summer.
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According to a report from Spain, Pep has now identified Newcastle United’s Tino Livramento as a priority target to replace Walker in the summer, having caught the eye due to his ability both going forward and defensively.
Livramento’s value is estimated to be around €40m (£33m), but City may have to pay a higher fee to prise him away from Newcastle, given that he is an important player for Eddie Howe’s side.
Man City’s upcoming Premier League fixtures
Date
Nottingham Forest (a)
March 8th
Brighton & Hove Albion (h)
March 15th
Leicester City (h)
April 2nd
Manchester United (a)
April 5th
Crystal Palace (h)
April 12th
"Sensational" Livramento impressing at Newcastle
The 22-year-old has been a key player for the Magpies this season, making 26 appearances in the Premier League, and he has looked impressive in a Newcastle shirt for quite some time, having previously received high praise from Alan Shearer.
Given his age, the young Englishman is at the right age to be a long-term success at the Etihad Stadium, and he ranks highly on some key defensive metrics over the past year, placing in the 81st percentile for interceptions per 90, and the 90th percentile for clearances.
Walker has been a fantastic servant to Man City, making 319 appearances for the club in all competitions, during a period of unprecedented success. However, the Englishman will turn 35 in May, so it is clear a long-term replacement is needed.
Liverpool's Luis Diaz in action with Newcastle United's TinoLivramento
Livramento has proven himself in the Premier League over a sustained period of time, indicating the right-back could be just the man to replace Walker, and a move to the Etihad Stadium could be appealing if City beat Newcastle to the Champions League places.
Manchester United face one of the most crucial games of the season in just over 48 hours, yet, as ever, it is talk off the field that is dominating the back pages.
Speaking to a raft of outlets on Monday afternoon, INEOS chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe attempted to justify the key decisions that have been made at Old Trafford under the new regime, while also seeking to outline the plan for moving forward following what has been a wretched decade or so in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.
The vision for Ratcliffe and Co, it would seem, is to steer the club toward winning a 21st league title by 2028, a goal that to some may be viewed as ‘Mission Impossible’ with Ruben Amorim’s side currently languishing in 14th in the Premier League table.
While the billionaire businessman appeared unwilling to shift the blame onto the previous leadership set-up, there was an obvious frustration directed toward the mammoth signings that he has now inherited.
Andre Onana, Rasmus Hojlund, Casemiro, Antony and Jadon Sancho were all name-checked by the Englishman as costly signings of the pre-INEOS period, while he also went on to state that there are those who are simply “not good enough” among the current crop.
If those words suggest anything, it’s that the ruthless decisions at Old Trafford are only set to continue in the near future – and not just related to those high-profile stars who Ratcliffe mentioned…
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Famous Five
While there will be an appreciation of the honesty of the 72-year-old, quite what Ratcliffe intends to gain by mentioning those names above remains to be seen, with it likely to prove another dent in the already dwindling confidence of Amorim’s side.
Antony, Zirkzee, Hojlund
Of course, in the case of Sancho and Antony, the pair are currently away from the club on loan at Chelsea and Real Betis, respectively, with the Englishman, in particular, already destined to depart with the Blues holding an obligation to buy the winger this summer.
As for Casemiro, reports did the rounds prior to Ratcliffe’s arrival that he had questioned the prior £70m capture of the then 30-year-old Brazilian, with INEOS now attempting to find a way to shift the £350k-per-week star from the wage bill.
An exit for the veteran had appeared inevitable even prior to Ratcliffe’s comments, yet for Onana and Hojlund, where does this leave them?
United’s number one has endured a dismal last few months or so under Amorim, having already made three errors leading to a goal in the top flight this season, yet such scrutiny from the ownership will likely do little to aid his spiralling form.
Meanwhile, for Hojlund, the promising Dane is on a run of 20 games without a goal and has only scored twice in the league this season, having notably laboured on the ball when presented with a chance against Arsenal last time out.
What the future now holds for the 22-year-old remains to be seen, although there could well be another inherited star facing an uncertain future under the regime…
Man Utd's 'best signing' is now on borrowed time
As Amorim has rightly stated, “nothing” – not even a Europa League triumph – would save United’s season, with the performances having failed to lift off even after the change in the dugout.
Erik ten Hag
There is an acceptance that it will take time to adjust to the manager’s 3-4-3 system, however, with the recent signings of Patrick Dorgu and teenager Ayden Heaven providing reason for optimism.
In the case of Heaven, the £1.5m January arrival has caught the eye during his two substitute cameos in recent weeks, having been described as “so relaxed” by his manager after shining against the Gunners on Sunday.
30 minutes played
11 touches
2/2 aerial duels won
0/1 ground duels won
100% pass accuracy
1/1 long balls completed
3 clearances
1 shot off target
1x possession lost
The introduction of the 18-year-old has been a welcome surprise for United, with it looking as if the Hale End graduate could be a long-term fit in that left centre-back berth, if all goes to plan.
Heaven’s emergence could then ensure that the stricken Lisandro Martinez is now on borrowed time at the Theatre of Dreams, with the Argentine currently enduring yet another injury lay-off which will likely keep him out for much of the calendar year.
The former Ajax man – who was signed for £56.7m in the summer of 2022 – had looked to be one of the club’s “best signings” in years, in the words of Patrice Evra, following a standout first season, although the 27-year-old’s repeated injury woes have since made him far too unreliable.
Indeed, the World Cup winner made just 14 appearances last season due to repeated setbacks, while his form at the start of this campaign was also reason for concern, having been branded “appalling” by Gary Neville for his tame clearance in the Carabao Cup defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
It had been a solid start to 2025 for Martinez it must be said, a point validated by his stunning strikes against both Liverpool and Fulham, yet with it looking as if he will definitely miss the start of next season, can Amorim really factor him too greatly into his plans?
At his best, the 5 foot 10 ace is a “warrior” – as hailed by Erik ten Hag – and a real outlet on the ball. At his worst, however, the £120k-per-week asset can be exposed defensively, with journalist Alex Turk writing that he had “cost United far too often inside his own box” in the early months of 2024/25.
Lisandro Martinez
The diminutive ‘Butcher’ is a cult hero and a fan favourite, yet at a time when Ratcliffe and co will be desperate to ensure they are getting value for money, it might not be too long before Martinez finds himself shown the door.
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Leeds United will be hoping that their attacking firepower can help carry them to promotion this season. The Whites have been in good form, and currently sit top of the table in the Championship, but it is not going to be a straightforward title race. Although they have a game in hand, just one point separates them and fourth place Sunderland.
Joel Piroe has been fantastic for Daniel Farke’s side this season and has ten goals and five assists in all competitions. Brendan Aaronson and Daniel James have seven goals apiece across all competitions, with Welshman James grabbing four assists and USA international Aaronson notching up two.
Incredibly, to add to the quality in forward areas, Leeds are plotting a move for another exciting striker.
Leeds target new striker
The player in question here is Southampton centre-forward Cameron Archer. The Saints attacker has only been at the club for a few months, after moving from Aston Villa in the summer, but could be on the move again.
Transfer Focus
According to an exclusive report from Football League World, the Championship leaders are ‘planning to table a new bid’ for Archer in the coming hours, after an initial bid was rejected by the Saints.
It remains unclear what type of bid the Whites will place, although the side bottom of the Premier League initially rejected a loan bid.
There is no clarity on whether Leeds will aim to sign Archer permanently or make a move on loan, just that they are ‘planning on making a new offer for the forward’ in an attempt to lure him to Elland Road.
Why Archer could be a good signing
It has certainly been a tough season for Archer in the Premier League. He has played 21 games in total for Southampton, scoring just two goals, although gave his side the lead in a game away to Arsenal. The Saints went on to lose 3-1, however.
If there is one thing that Archer could bring to the Leeds squad, it is even more goalscoring pedigree in the English second tier. He has had previous loan spells in the Championship with Preston North End and, more recently, Middlesbrough.
In that time, the former England under-21 international found the back of the net 18 times and registered seven assists in 40 appearances for both clubs. That included two goals and two assists in the same game for Boro, a 5-1 thrashing of Norwich City.
Should the Whites sign Archer, it could be a repeat of the deal to bring Chris Wood to Elland Road. He signed from Leicester City for an undisclosed fee back in July 2015, as a 23-year-old, just like Archer is.
Wood is loving life in the Premier League this season for Nottingham Forest, but really became a deadly striker as a Leeds player.
He played 88 times for the Yorkshire side, scoring 44 goals and grabbing nine assists in 88 appearances, having previously endured numerous stints across the EFL, much like Archer.
There are certainly similarities between the two players, more so than the fact they would be the same age joining Leeds if Archer was to make the move. In fact, statistical comparisons can be drawn via FBref, with the pair deemed to be similar players in the Premier League.
This season per game in the top-flight, there are clear similarities between the players, despite the fact Wood has 14 goals to Archer’s two. For example, the Saints star is averaging an expected goals tally of 0.38xG and 1.12 shot-creating actions, compared to Wood’s 0.4xG and 1.33 shot-creating actions.
Stat (per 90)
Archer
Wood
Expected goals
0.38xG
0.4xG
Non-penalty expected goals
0.31xG
0.32xG
Shots
1.9
1.91
Goals per shot on target
0.33
0.57
Shot-creating actions
1.12
1.33
Archer, a “ball-striking monster”, as football analyst Ben Mattinson described him, could be the difference maker for Leeds. He is proven in the Championship and could try and replicate what Wood did in that famous white shirt all those years ago.
Be it a loan or a permanent deal, this late move could be exactly what the Whites need to help in their quest for promotion.
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West Ham United have submitted a late £20m+ transfer offer to sign a “world champion” for Graham Potter.
West Ham eyeing new forward before deadline
The Hammers appear to be in the market to bring in a new forward before the February 3 deadline, amid injuries to Niclas Fullkrug and Jarrod Bowen.
Michail Antonio is also out for the foreseeable following a serious car accident, with Mohammed Kudus playing in a centre-forward role in the defeat to Crystal Palace and draw with Aston Villa recently.
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There have been plenty of attacking names mentioned as Irons targets, though. Brighton & Hove Albion’s Evan Ferguson, RB Leipzig’s Andre Silva and Ajax’s Brian Brobbey have all been linked with moves to West Ham, as has Galatasaray forward Baris Yilmaz. An offer has reportedly been made for Yilmaz, whereas talks have also been held for Evann Guessand of Nice.
Those at the London Stadium are yet to make a January signing following a busy summer spending spree, with the only piece of business being Maxwel Cornet’s new loan to Genoa after spending the first half of the season with Southampton.
However, it looks as if a midfield addition alongside a new attacker is wanted at West Ham in the coming days.
West Ham make £20m+ bid to sign Rodrigo de Paul
That’s because according to reports in Turkey, relayed by Sport Witness, West Ham have submitted an offer to sign Rodrigo de Paul from Atletico Madrid.
It is claimed that the Hammers have bid €25m (£20.9m) to sign the Argentine midfielder, who is out of contract at the Metropolitano Stadium in 2026.
However, Atletico Madrid have turned down the bid from West Ham. It is added they were tempted to cash in on De Paul, but due to his impressive performances in recent months under Diego Simeone, have decided to keep him.
Udinese
184
34
37
Atletico Madrid
164
14
21
Racing Club
72
7
7
Valencia
44
2
4
Argentina
75
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Talking about the midfielder, Simeone recently hailed De Paul, who has scored 59 goals during his career for club and country saying: “He’s an established footballer, a world champion. Surely, in this recent good period, he’s been performing at his best for Atletico, and it’s normal for people to appreciate what he’s giving.
“He’s very important for us, with a lot of personality, and we hope he continues this way. We’ll demand this from him because it’s what we need.”
Whether or not West Ham return with an improved offer for De Paul or chase alternative midfield targets remains to be seen, but a new attacking addition appears to be at the top of the to-do list over the coming days.