Manchester City: Fans react to reports of Kalidou Koulibaly thinking he was joining their club

A number of Manchester City fans have been reacting to the latest report that Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly was ‘quite certain’ that he would move to the Etihad Stadium this summer.

City had been consistently linked with a potential move for Koulibaly throughout the summer transfer window, but Pep Guardiola’s side were unable to meet Napoli’s asking price for the 29-year-old, so the centre-back ended up remaining with the Italian club, as per Sky Sports.

City had already brought in Nathan Ake in a £40 million deal from Bournemouth, and they opted to move for Benfica’s Ruben Dias instead of Koulibaly, signing the 23-year-old in a deal worth around £65 million, with Nicolas Otamendi moving in the opposite direction.

However, according to the latest report from Corriere dello Sport, via Sport Witness, Koulibaly was confident of making a move to City during the transfer window. That was before Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis set an €80 million (£72.2 million) price tag, which seemingly put City off the move.

Some City fans have been saying that the blame for the transfer failing to get over the line should be directed at De Laurentiis, while others pointed out that Dias was a better option anyway due to the difference in age between the pair.

City fans react to emerging reports over Koulibaly

City fans, would Koulibaly have been a better signing than Dias? Let us know your thoughts below!

تعرف على تقييم مصطفى محمد بعد مشاركته في مباراة جالطة سراي ولوكوموتيف موسكو

حصل مهاجم منتخب مصر، مصطفى محمد، والمُعار من صفوف الزمالك إلى جالطة سراي التركي، على تقييم جيد، بعد مشاركته أمام لوكوموتيف موسكو الروسي، في الدوري الأوروبي.

وفاز جالطة سراي على لوكوموتيف موسكو بهدف نظيف، في المباراة التي جمعت بين الفريقين، مساء الخميس، على ملعب “لوكوموتيف”، ضمن لقاءات الجولة الثالثة من مباريات المجموعة الخامسة بدور مجموعات الدوري الأوروبي.

اقرأ أيضًا.. جماهير جالطة سراي عن أداء مصطفى محمد أمام لوكوموتيف موسكو: ليس معه رجال

وشارك مصطفى محمد كأساسي في المباراة، ولعب مُنذ البداية وحتى الدقيقة 76، قبل أن يُقرر مدربه فاتح تريم، استبداله والدفع بـ مباي دياني بدلًا منه. شاهد ملخص لمسات مصطفي محمد امام لوكوموتيف موسكو

وقدم مصطفى أداء جيدًا خلال 76 ولم يحالفه الحظ في إحراز هدف، حيث حصل على 7 من 10، وهو خامس أعلى تقييم بين زملاءه في جالطة سراي؛ وفقًا لشبكة “sofascore” العالمية.

وسدد مصطفى مرة واحدة على المرمى وراوغ مرة واحدة بشكل صحيح ولمس الكرة 28 مرة وجاءت نسبة دقة تمريراته بـ60%.

كما أرسل كرة طويلة واحدة دقيقة، وفاز في (3) من (4) بالمواجهات الأرضية، كما فاز في (6) من (10) في الارتقاءات الهوائية، وتمت عرقلته مرتين وارتكب خطأ واحد كما شتت الكرة مرة واحدة من أمام الخصم.

ديباي يوجه رسالة لجماهير برشلونة بعد خسارة الكلاسيكو أمام ريال مدريد

وجه الهولندي ممفيس ديباي لاعب فريق برشلونة رسالة إلى جماهير النادي الكتالوني، بعد خسارة الأمس أمام ريال مدريد في كلاسيكو الدوري الإسباني.

واستضاف ملعب الكامب نو مباراة الفريقين، في إطار منافسات الجولة العاشرة من الدوري الإسباني موسم 2021/22، حيث خسر برشلونة بهدفين مقابل هدف. أهداف مباراة برشلونة وريال مدريد

وكتب ممفيس ديباي عبر حسابه الشخصي بموقع “تويتر”: “محبط للغاية بشأن نتيجة الكلاسيكو أمس، أتمنى لو تمكننا من منح الفوز لمشجعينا لأنهم كانوا مذهلين”.

وأضاف لاعب برشلونة الذي انتقل إلى الكامب نو في صيف العام الحالي: “الآن علينا العودة، الموسم لا يزال طويلًا”.

ويحتل برشلونة حاليًا المركز التاسع في الجدول الدوري الإسباني برصيد 15 نقطة، بينما يتواجد ريال مدريد في المركز الثاني بـ20 نقطة.

وسيواجه برشلونة نظيره ريال فاليكانو يوم الأربعاء المقبل في الجولة الحادية عشر من الليجا، بينما يواجه ريال مدريد خصمه إسبانيول في الجولة نفسها.

Lateral da Chapecoense mira triunfo diante do Galo na última rodada do Brasileirão

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A Chapecoense iniciou a sua última semana de atividades no ano de 2015. A equipe catarinense tem sua permanência na Série A garantida e espera encerrar a temporada com chave de ouro. Apesar de se manter na elite do futebol nacional, o time catarinense foi derrotado pelo Goiás, por 3 a 1, no último domingo, diante de sua torcida. O resultado mexeu com os brios da equipe.

O lateral-esquerdo Dener afirmou que a equipe irá trabalhar forte para buscar um triunfo diante do Atlético-MG, no próximo domingo, no Independência, para recuperar os pontos perdidos em casa, diante do Esmeraldino.

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– Trabalhar forte essa semana e buscar recuperar os pontos perdidos lá contra o Atlético-MG – comentou o atleta.

O elenco da Chape participou de um um trabalho técnico e tático no gramado da Arena Condá. Antes, o plantel havia feito parte do treinamento na academia.

Wolves must tie down Adama Traore as Juventus plan to revisit talks

Juventus have plans to revisit their interest in Wolves star Adama Traore next season after coming close to finalising a move this transfer window.

AS journalist Javier Matallanas claims that the Spaniard almost signed for the Serie A champions in a last-gasp move on Sunday. Juve had reportedly identified Traore as a back-up option to main target Federico Chiesa, who has signed for the Italians on a two-year loan deal (via Sport Witness).

However, despite missing out this time round, there are plans in place to try for a move next year, meaning Wolves must act fast to secure the 24-year-old talent.

Wolves must tie down Traore

Traore is a name that instils fear in nearly every opposition defence. The Spain international may not have contributed the highest amount of goals last season but his playmaking ability is extremely difficult to contain.

Speaking on That Peter Crouch Podcast, Premier League champion and Scotland captain Andy Robertson admitted that Traore “ripped me apart” when the two faced each other last season (via The Mirror). The winger’s rare combination of strength and blistering pace makes him a defender’s nightmare to deal with. These traits have been recognised by FIFA 21, who have assigned him an impressive 96 pace and 80 physical rating (via futhead.com).

Similarly, Jurgen Klopp lauded Traore’s performance against Liverpool last campaign, complimenting his “unplayable” form. He had also previously gone on record to label the winger “exceptional.”

Traore tallied a total of six goals and 12 assists last term, including scoring three times against Manchester City in two wins out of two in the Premier League (via Transfermarkt). His ability to break down the bigger teams will be a vital asset to the Wanderers moving forwards, as well as his versatility to play on the wing and in defence.

With all this mind, Nuno and Wolves must look to tie down Traore long-term, even if that means offering him fresh terms at Molineux, as he is such a vital asset – as six goals and 12 assists last season proves.

In other news, Wolves will feel disappointed after missing out on potential Raul Jimenez strike partner…

بعد أنباء إقالته.. سولشاير يوضح سبب ظهور فيرجسون في تدريبات مانشستر يونايتد والاجتماع مع رونالدو

جذب وجود السير أليكس فيرجسون في كارينجتون الكثير من الاهتمام هذا الأسبوع، حيث ذكرت تقارير أنه كان يقاتل من أجل أولي سولشاير ليبقى في منصبه مديرًا فنيًا لمانشستر يونايتد.

وتزايدت الشكوك بشأن مصير سولشاير، بعد الهزيمة الثقيلة أمام ليفربول بخماسية نظيفة في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، فضلاً عن النتائج والأداء المتذبذب للفريق.

وظهرت روايات عن أن أنطونيو كونتي كان على أهبة الاستعداد لتولي المسؤولية وخلافة سولشاير في منصبه كمدير فني لـ مانشستر يونايتد.

ومع ذلك، أوضح سولشاير أن ظهور مدربه السابق في ملعب التدريب كان مرتبًا مسبقًا لأسباب تجارية، وليس له علاقة بالتسلسل السيئ للنتائج للفريق.

وأوضح: “كان لدينا موعد تجاري، وجاء السير أليكس للقيام ببعض الأعمال التجارية، التقيت به وتحدثت معه لفترة وجيزة لأنه كان هناك مع كريستيانو رونالدو”.

وقد تواجد السير فيرجسون في ملعب “أولد ترافورد” بمباراة مانشستر يونايتد وليفربول، وغادر الاسكتلندي المخضرم الملعب وخيبة الأمل على وجهه وذلك بعد هدف محمد صلاح والذي كان الخامس للريدز في شباك الشياطين الحمر.

Man City: Fans flock to Liam Delap update %%page%% %%sep%% %%sitename%%

According to an update by Manchester Evening News journalist Simon Bajkowski, Liam Delap has been back training with the first team and is in contention to face Sheffield United on Saturday. 

Delap, who has emerged as a promising young attacking talent at the Etihad Stadium, was left out of the matchday squad to face West Ham last weekend – instead scoring a wondergoal for the Elite Development Squad in their 4-1 home thrashing of Arsenal.

The youngster last appeared for the senior team during a 2-1 win Carabao Cup win over Bournemouth last month, with Delap firing a wonderful finish over the helpless Mark Travers.

Indeed, the 6 foot 1 ace helped City to the next round but hasn’t started another match since, prompting many supporters to react to the news he could be back in contention this weekend.

Find all of their best verdicts from social media below.

Fans flock to Delap team news

In other news: City supporters have been begging Txiki Begiristain to bring a heroic club figure home here and don’t forget to comment below.

Flamengo intensifica análise sobre quem deixa o clube em 2016

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Se por um lado confirmou na sexta-feira as contratações de Rodinei e Juan, por outro o Flamengo está em fase final de análise sobre a barca para 2016. O único nome confirmado até agora que não segue no clube é o do lateral-esquerdo Armero. Ontem, a cúpula rubro-negra ficou ciente dos interessados no atacante Paulinho e está, em conjunto com o técnico Muricy Ramalho, analisando a permanência ou não do atleta no próximo ano.

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Nos bastidores, alguns nomes já são dados como certos fora do Flamengo em 2016, como o zagueiro Marcelo, o meia Almir e o atacante Everton. Apenas este último tem contrato longo e será negociado. A proposta do Tianjin Songjiang, da China, comandado por Vanderlei Luxemburgo, é analisada com muita atenção pelos dirigentes. A cúpula da Gávea espera terminar todo o trabalho de diagnóstico para anunciar a barca de uma vez só – a tendência é que seja ainda em 2015.
Por outro lado, quem era considerado carta fora do baralho e está para ganhar chance com Muricy Ramalho é o atacante Marcelo Cirino. O jogador, por conta de envolvimento em episódio de indisciplina no chamado “Bonde da Stella”, perdeu a força entre os dirigentes, mas o novo treinador acredita que ele possa receber nova oportunidade e desenvolver um bom futebol – vale lembrar que Cirino foi um alto investimento do Flamengo, custando aproximadamente R$ 17 milhões.

O Flamengo se reapresenta em 2016 no dia 6 de janeiro, seguindo na sequência para Mangaratiba, local inicial da pré-temporada.

Inter anuncia a contratação do lateral Paulo Cezar Magalhaes

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O Internacional anunciou nesta segunda-feira a contratação de um reforço para a próxima temporada. O clube confirmou o acerto como lateral-direito Paulo Cezar Magalhães, que estava na Universidad do Chile. O jogador é nascido em Porto Alegre, mas tem nacionalidade chilena, país de sua mãe. Ele tem 26 anos e assina contrato até o fim de 2016. A apresentação do atleta será nesta segunda-feira, às 16h, na Sala de Conferências do Estádio Beira-Rio.

Paulo Cezar Magalhães é um jogador versátil, e também joga de lateral-esquerdo e volante. Ele defendeu a La U nos últimos quatro anos. Inclusive, chegou a ser convocado algumas vezes por Jorge Sampaoli para a seleção chilena.

Filho de pai brasileiro, o lateral é sobrinho de Paulo Cezar Magalhães, ex-jogador do Inter e do Grêmio.

Paulo Cezar chega para brigar com William pela posição de titular na lateral direita do Colorado.

Ficha técnica:
Paulo Cezar Magalhaes Lobos
Posição: Lateral-direito
Data de nascimento: 14/12/1989 (26 anos)
Local: Porto Alegre-RS
Estatura: 1m77cm

Trajetória:
2007-2008 Deportes Antofagasta-CHI
2008-2009 Cobreloa-CHI
2009-2011 Colo Colo-CHI
2011-2015 Universidad de Chile-CHI
2016 Internacional

Títulos:
Torneo Clausura Chileno 2009 (Colo Colo)
Torneio de Toulon 2009 (Seleção Chilena sub-21)
Torneo Apertura Chileno 2011 (Universidad de Chile)
Torneo Clausura Chileno 2011 (Universidad de Chile)
Copa Sul-Americana 2011 (Universidad de Chile)
Torneo Apertura Chileno 2012 (Universidad de Chile)
Copa Chile 2012/2013 (Universidad de Chile)
Torneo Apertura Chileno 2014/2015 (Universidad de Chile)
Supercopa do Chile 2015 (Universidad de Chile)
Copa Chile 2015/2016 (Universidad de Chile)

Celtic back to winning ways but Diego Laxalt had disappointing performance

Neil Lennon has breathed a sigh of relief after Celtic banked a 4-1 win over Motherwell in the Premiership this afternoon. The Hoops kept the pressure on league leaders Rangers and still have another all-important game in-hand to play.

Celtic’s star of the show was undeniably Mohamed Elyounoussi, who has apologised for his recent Europa League stunt with true class. The Southampton loanee bagged himself a hat-trick in a huge gesture which has not only restored his status, but gotten the Bhoys back on track.

However, not all of Lennon’s players put in an impressive performance. Despite the comfortable 4-1 scoreline, Diego Laxalt dropped a rather out-of-character poor display.

Diego Laxalt vs Motherwell

The left-back has put in some solid performances since he joined the Bhoys on loan, attracting praise from the likes of Chris Sutton who says the club has been “crying out for” a player like him for weeks.

However, today was not a good day at the office for Laxalt. According to Sofascore, the Uruguay international lost 66% of his attempted duels and was dribbled past on two occasions. He also lost the ball four times and committed two fouls. As a player who is usually eagle-eyed in attack, Laxalt additionally failed to make any successful crosses or long balls, despite attempting seven in total.

The 27-year-old’s performance will be far from a worry for Lennon, who will be pleased to be back on the bike and pedalling away. There’s a long road still to come as Celtic keep pushing to catch Rangers. One thing the manager must do however, is to ensure his squad are performing at the best of their abilities. The Hoops have lost too many matches so far to trust that performances like this won’t happen again.

Lennon must keep cracking the whip and not let individual displays slip.

In other news, Ralph Hasenhuttl will be furious with Mohamed Elyounoussi’s recent Celtic stunt…

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