There is no doubt that, as things stand, Bukayo Saka is Arsenal’s most important player.

Despite still being just 23 years old, the Hale End icon has already amassed a staggering tally of 70 goals and 71 assists in 263 appearances for the club.

On top of being a bona fide star for Mikel Arteta, the mercurial number seven is also one of England’s most important players and already has 44 senior caps to his name.

We are sure that there isn’t another player in the Three Lions squad the Arsenal faithful would rather have in their team, although we’re equally sure they wouldn’t mind nabbing Chelsea’s Cole Palmer as well.

So they should be delighted about reports heavily linking them with an international star who has been compared to both Saka and Palmer.

Arsenal target Saka & Palmer hybrid

There is still just under a month left until the summer transfer window comes to a close, but Arsenal have already been far busier than usual.

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Andrea Berta has made six first-team additions so far, with the likes of Christian Norgaard and Noni Madueke coming to bolster the squad, while Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi have made their way to North London as marquee signings.

However, even though the Gunners have been more active than most fans expected they would be, the club still appear keen on making more additions to the team.

At least that is according to a recent report from Football Transfers, which reaffirms Arsenal’s concrete interest in Eberechi Eze.

In fact, it goes further than that, revealing that even though the potential sale of Fabio Vieira to VfB Stuttgart would have to be sorted first, an offer for the Crystal Palace star is ‘imminent.’

Interestingly, while the England ace has a release clause worth £68m in his current deal until August 15th, stories from earlier this month claimed that the North Londoners’ first offer will likely be worth around €60m, which is about £52m.

It’ll likely be a costly and complicated transfer to get over the line, but Eze has proven he’s worth the effort, especially as he’s been compared to both Saka and Palmer.

How Eze compares to Saka and Palmer

In this instance, the primary comparisons to Palmer and Saka stem from FBref, which analysed players in similar positions in the Premier League last season and concluded that the Crystal Palace star was the fourth most similar attacking midfielder or winger to the Chelsea ace and the ninth most similar to the Hale End gem.

You can gain a better understanding of how these comparisons were made by examining the underlying numbers in which the Englishman ranked closely to his two compatriots.

In the former Manchester City gem’s case, these metrics included non-penalty goals plus assists, goal-creating actions, successful take-on percentage, interceptions and more, all per 90.

In the case of the North Londoners’ crown jewel, the underlying numbers included metrics such as non-penalty expected goals, passing accuracy, live passes, shots, tackles won, clearances, successful take-ons and more, all per 90.

The comparisons to Saka are particularly encouraging as it paints a picture of a player who has the ability to be just as devastating in attack, while also being willing and able to help out in defence, which sounds like just the sort of attacker Arteta loves.

With all that said, while the comparisons to his two compatriots are certainly a positive sign, they aren’t the only reason the Premier League runners-up should be going out to sign the former QPR gem.

Another, just as important reason would be his output last season, as in just 43 appearances, totalling 3303 minutes, the midfield “magician,” as dubbed by pundit Micah Richards, was able to score 14 goals and provide 11 assists.

In other words, the 27-year-old maintained an average of a goal involvement every 1.72 games, or every 132.12 minutes, for a team that finished the season in mid-table.

Ultimately, it might not be an easy transfer to pull off, but Eze is such an incredibly gifted player that Arsenal should be doing all they can to sign him, especially given the comparisons to Saka and Palmer.

Arsenal can hand Arteta his own Isak-level signing in £100m Eze alternative

The incredible international could be a real game-changer for Arsenal.

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Jack Salveson Holmes

Aug 6, 2025

Heather Knight has urged the cricket community to lend its voice to the Afghanistan women’s team amid concerns that the group had been largely “forgotten” until a row broke out last week over the England men’s team playing Afghanistan at the Champions Trophy.England are due to play Afghanistan in Lahore on February 26 in their second match of the tournament and the ECB has faced calls from UK politicians to consider boycotting the match. UK prime minister Keir Starmer and ECB chief executive Richard Gould have called upon the ICC to show leadership on the issue.Women’s cricket in Afghanistan has effectively been outlawed since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021. Further restrictions have included banning the sound of women’s voices from being heard in public.Related

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Some 22 women contracted by the Afghanistan Cricket Board before the Taliban took control fled to Australia and are now based in Melbourne and Canberra. A number of them will play for an Afghanistan Women’s XI against a Cricket Without Borders XI in a T20 match at Melbourne’s Junction Oval on January 30, the same day England and Australia begin their Women’s Ashes day-night Test at the MCG.Knight, England Women’s captain, plans to meet a number of exiled players, who are now based in Melbourne, when they attend the second Ashes ODI at Junction Oval on Tuesday.”I think it’s a really good thing that people are talking about it and it’s been in the news again because honestly, I think it’s been forgotten a lot which is a really bad thing,” Knight said. “Obviously, it’s a really complex situation with what’s going on but I think the biggest positive can be that group of women being talked about.”They’re playing a game at Junction the first day of our Test match so I’d love to see that broadcast far and wide. Let’s get that voice out there that those women are playing cricket, which is a really cool thing. I think that could be a really positive message from a pretty heartbreaking situation going on in their home country.”

Liverpool have reportedly entered the race to sign a player with ambitions of winning the Ballon d’Or, with as many as seven Premier League clubs eyeing him up.

Slot coy about Liverpool's attacking options

The Reds take on Crystal Palace in the Community Shield on Sunday afternoon, with new signings Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike all expected to start. Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Arne Slot was asked about his Liverpool attack, amid interest in Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, with the Dutcham remaining coy about the situation.

“These are a lot of questions! As you know from me – and I think every manager works like this – you never talk about players that are not yours. I can talk to you about Hugo [Ekitike], who we signed recently and has done really well until now. I and we are very happy with the squad we are having and there is every reason to be happy about that because we won the league last season.

“OK, players left, but we have brought players in as well and youngsters are doing good. At this moment in time, Darwin [Nunez] might indeed leave, but things are not signed yet, so you need to wait maybe a few days before that is completely done. But there is indeed a chance he is going to leave.”

While signing Isak is the dream for Liverpool, another midfielder wouldn’t go amiss, and the Reds have been linked with a move for a Premier League star.

Liverpool enter race to sign Carlos Baleba

According to a new report from Caught Offside, Liverpool are in a seven-club race to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba this summer. The £100m-rated Cameroonian is being “closely monitored” by the Reds, but they are far from the only team in the mix to snap him up, with Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Newcastle United and Tottenham all mentioned as suitors, too.

Admittedly, Liverpool feel well-stocked in midfield ahead of the new Premier League season, but if there is a chance to sign a player of Baleba’s pedigree, they shouldn’t miss the opportunity.

The 21-year-old has vast potential – he has said he wants to win the Ballor d’Or, like Manchester City midfielder Rodri did in 2024 – and the hope is that he finds the Reds the most alluring, becoming their biggest ever defensive signing ahead of Virgil van Dijk.

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In truth, it is easier to envisage Baleba moving to United instead, with Liverpool’s rivals more in need of a midfielder, and the Premier League champions surely focusing their funds on Isak and a new centre-back.

Marseille sporting director Medhi Benatia shed light on the departure of Adrien Rabiot, who joined Serie A giants AC Milan, following the Frenchman's brawl with ex-teammate Jonathan Rowe. Benatia expressed his regret over the midfielder's exit, revealing that he tried to build the bridges again, but also pointed fingers at the player's family for complicating things further.

• Benatia opens up on Rabiot's departure

  Benatia has revisited this heated episode that marked the start of the club's season. In an interview with on Tuesday, the Marseille sporting director confirmed his close relationship with the French international, but did not hesitate to criticise the attitude of those around him, accusing them of aggravating the situation. These comments bring a sensitive issue back to the table, just a few weeks after Rabiot's transfer to AC Milan.

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  Marseille's season got off to a turbulent start, with controversy overshadowing their opening Ligue 1 defeat to Rennes. The match was quickly forgotten as an explosive incident off the pitch took centre stage, when a physical altercation broke out between Rabiot and Rowe. The situation escalated to the point where security had to intervene to break up the fight. The confrontation took a darker turn when 17-year-old Darryl Bakola, who was caught in the middle of the chaos, was left unconscious. In response to the shocking events, head coach Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that both Rabiot and Rowe were suspended and placed on the transfer list as part of the club’s disciplinary action. Club president Pablo Longoria described the incident as “completely unheard of in the world of football.” However, in an unexpected twist, De Zerbi hinted at the possibility of a return for Rabiot, with the player's mother, Veronique, also reversing her initial stance and expressing a desire for her son to remain at Marseille.

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  "I am very close to Adrien, whom I like very much. I have always said so, before, during and after the episode. But unfortunately, there was this incident which, for me, went too far and then escalated when his family got involved," said Benatia. 

  "It's a shame, because he's a wonderful person and a great professional. We would have liked to see it resolved differently. On a personal level, I'm just sad that I won't see him anymore when I arrive here… That's it, I wish him all the best."

  These words show that Rabiot's departure was not a choice planned by Les Olympiens, but rather the consequence of a climate that had become unmanageable after the brawl in Rennes.

  Despite the incident, Benatia says he considered keeping the player. "Either Adrien decided to do what was necessary so that we could reinstate him, or we made it easier for him to go elsewhere. I spoke with him for a good hour a few days before he left to join the national team. I sensed that he was attached to Marseille, but at the same time he felt he had done everything he could to mend fences… So it was better to consider his departure," said the sporting director.

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• The Rabiot family's version

  Rabiot's mother, Veronique, defended her son after it was announced that Marseille wanted to sell him, saying: "What does 'unprecedented violence' mean? No one was injured, no one went to hospital, there were no broken noses, no split lips, no stitches, so I don't really understand. 'Unprecedented violence', I don't believe it." 

  Her comments caused some unease, as Marseille's leaders were already seeking a way out of the crisis. In the same interview, she launched a scathing attack on president Longoria, De Zerbi, and Benatia.

تعرض ثنائي منتخب مصر الثاني، للإصابة خلال المعسكر المقام في المغرب خلال الأيام الجارية استعدادًا لكأس العرب.

وتلقى منتخب مصر الثاني، الخسارة أمام المغرب المحلي وديًا بهدفين مقابل لا شيء، ضمن الاستعدادات للمشاركة في بطولة كأس العرب.

وأصيب الثنائي عمر جابر وكريم حافظ حيث قرر الجهاز الفني بقيادة حلمي طولات عودة الثنائي إلى القاهرة.

طالع.. حسام حسن يتخذ قرارًا بشأن محمد صلاح قبل مواجهة غينيا بيساو

وتأكد غياب اللاعبين عن مباراة البحرين المقررة بعد أيام ضمن الدورة الودية الثلاثية المقامة في المغرب.

وفي المقابل، استقر الجاهز الفني على استدعاء كريم العراقي، حيث سينضم غدًا الجمعة قبل المواجهة الودية المقبلة أمام البحرين.

England legend looks set to sign all-formats deal with club, after retiring from Tests last summer

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James Anderson looks set to make a professional comeback in Division Two of the County Championship next season, after it was revealed he is in talks with Lancashire about an all-format return that will take his career past his 43rd birthday.Anderson played his 188th and final Test against West Indies at Lord’s in July 2024. He bowed out after 21 years as an England cricketer with 704 Test wickets at 26.45, and has not featured competitively since.However, he showed he had unfinished business when he put himself forward for the IPL auction in December – where he went unsold – and has stayed fit during his role as England’s Test bowling coach, with regular stints in the nets plus work with the team’s strength and conditioning coaches.Now, according to The Telegraph, he is ready to commit to at least one final season with Lancashire – the club that first signed him as a teenager almost a quarter of a century ago, and for whom he made his first-class debut in 2002.Lancashire were relegated from the top flight of the County Championship last season, although Anderson demonstrated his enduring prowess in first-class cricket with figures of 7 for 35 in his solitary appearance against Nottinghamshire at Southport in June.He is expected to be available from the start of the 2025 season, including a return to Lord’s to face Middlesex in Lancashire’s opening match from April 4 to 7, and – assuming he continues his coaching role with England – he could feature in five matches before the Test summer begins with a one-off match against Zimbabwe in May.Anderson’s comeback would also have to be combined with his burgeoning media duties, while Lancashire would also have to pay his wages for the first time in more than a decade, now that he is no longer an ECB centrally contracted player.Lancashire’s first home match is against Northamptonshire at Old Trafford in the second round of the Championship, beginning on April 11.He could also feature in Lancashire’s white-ball teams, although he hasn’t played any form of T20 cricket for more than a decade. His last match in the format was Lancashire’s four-run loss in the T20 Blast final in 2014.

There might be a lot of negative noise circling around Tyneside, but it’s important to remember that the transfer window is just over one week away from closing, and Newcastle United are quietly piecing together a squad capable of challenging at the forefront once again.

Eddie Howe will likely have cast his team’s minds back to last summer, which culminated in frustrations after bids for Premier League stars Marc Guehi and Anthony Elanga proved fruitless.

Nonetheless, the Magpies flew last year, finishing fifth and thus re-entering the Champions League, also winning the Carabao Cup after beating Liverpool at Wembley.

But there’s no question that it’s been difficult, and that welcoming a few more talented players to the fold is paramount if United are to thrive this season.

Who Newcastle could still sign

The Daily Mail’s Craig Hope has revealed that Newcastle have narrowed their centre-forward search down to a few select profiles, with Alexander Isak still AWOL and desperate to sign for Liverpool before the transfer deadline.

Yoane Wissa remains the primary target, but Brentford are hardly rolling over, fighting to keep their talisman on the books.

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Jorgen Strand Larsen is on the radar, as is Atletico Madrid’s wantaway striker Alexander Sorloth.

While there is confidence that this conundrum will be wrinkled out in short time, there’s no question that it has had a potentially detrimental effect on Howe’s seasonal preparations.

And at the end of the day, it is Howe and it is the squad and it is the fanbase that has been rocked by this unsavoury saga.

Newcastle, in spite of it all, have signed well this summer, and could complete a positive window if they get a forward over the line.

However, there might be room for a defensive signing too, with sights set on a Premier League star.

Newcastle exploring move for Premier League star

According to Caught Offside, Chelsea are set to sell centre-back Axel Disasi before the end of the transfer window, and a growing number of suitors – including Newcastle – are attentive.

Priced at £30m by the Blues, the France international is also on the radar of Napoli and several Ligue 1 clubs, with Wolverhampton Wanderers having held initial discussions over a possible transfer.

Though Newcastle eased their defensive worries with the signing of Malick Thiaw, there remains a desire to continue to strengthen with European football on the cards once again, and the versatile Disasi could be a shrewd addition.

Why Newcastle should sign Axel Disasi

In August 2023, the now 27-year-old Disasi joined Chelsea from AS Monaco in a £39m package, and he has since played 61 times for the Londoners, scoring five goals and winning a Conference League gold medal last season.

Naturally a central defender, Disasi was deployed as a right-back for much of last season, and his aptitude in the moonlit role showed, for he ranks among the top 6% of positional peers across Europe’s top five leagues over the past year for pass completion, the top 17% for successful take-ons and the top 11% for aerial battles won per 90 (data via FBref).

Described as a “monster” of a defender by journalist Rahman Osman, Disasi was a part of the staggering influx of signings upon Todd Boehly’s takeover of the west London club.

However he’s struggled after a promising start, and spent the latter half of last season out on loan with Aston Villa.

If Newcastle were to succeed in signing Disasi before the end of the month, they might find that such astute business marks their own version of Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi being added to the ranks, with the England international one of the Toon’s top targets in recent years.

Newcastle failed with four bids for the 25-year-old last summer, the last of which totalled a whopping £65m. Now, Guehi looks like he’s headed for Liverpool, but Disasi could ease the blow somewhat, having also found himself cast out of Stamford Bridge, first on loan and then permanently.

This is what happened to Guehi, who left Chelsea in 2021 after graduating from their Cobham youth academy, signing for Crystal Palace in an £18m deal after a successful loan spell with Swansea City in the Championship.

Like Disasi, Guehi is confident on the ball and dynamic from an athletic standpoint. As you can see below, he was instrumental in the Eagles’ success last season, joining his French positional peer in winning a major trophy too.

Matches (starts)

34 (34)

Goals

3

Assists

2

Touches*

64.9

Pass completion

84%

Big chances

5

Key passes*

0.5

Ball recoveries*

4.3

Dribbles*

0.4

Tackles + interceptions*

2.6

Clearances*

4.6

Duels (won)*

4.9 (59%)

Errors made

2

Guehi is, of course, held in a higher regard, but Disasi might just need a change of scenery and a new home at St. James’ Park to rediscover the form out in his homeland that convinced Chelsea to pay the big bucks to bring him over the Channel.

Given that Jamal Lascelles missed the entirety of last season due to injury and Emil Krafth only clawed back from a lengthy stay in the infirmary in February, existing only on the fringe of Howe’s plans thereafter, it would seem that adding Disasi to the mix could help Newcastle toward their goals.

Disasi would be a welcome addition, potentially adding that extra bit of quality that Howe’s side will need if they are to make further progress after such success last year.

Higher ceiling than Wissa: Newcastle in talks to sign £80m CF this week

Newcastle United are in talks to sign a star who has an even higher ceiling than Wissa.

ByWill Miller Aug 23, 2025

Real Madrid's performance manager, Antonio Pintus, has detailed what makes Luka Modric a unique talent at 40. The coach explained that the AC Milan star's professionalism and dedication are key, but it's his 'different mentality' and relentless hunger for victory that truly separates him and fuels his remarkable longevity at the top level.

Pintus hails Modric

The beloved midfielder is still going strong despite his age, having joined Milan after a sensational 13-year period at Madrid in which he won six Champions League trophies and four La Liga titles. Pintus has explained the key factors behind Modric's remarkable longevity, stating that the Milan player's unique mentality is what separates him as a "great champion." In an interview with , Pintus, who worked with the Croatian for several years in Madrid, insisted he is not surprised by the 40-year-old's immediate impact in Serie A.

AdvertisementGetty ImagesPintus on Modric's 'rare' dedication

The highly-respected coach dismissed the idea of a single "secret" to Modric's enduring fitness, instead pointing to a combination of elite habits. Pintus detailed the midfielder's meticulous approach to his career, which formed the foundation of his success at the highest level.

"I don't think there's a real secret, but rather a combination of factors," Pintus explained. "Luka has an extraordinary level of professionalism: he takes great care of his training, nutrition, recovery, and above all, he has a mentality that pushes him to never settle. He's a rare example of sporting longevity, the result of daily dedication."

Getty Images Sport'The difference lies in mentality'

While acknowledging Modric's physical attributes, which were maintained through comprehensive training, Pintus believes the Croatian's mindset is his most powerful weapon. He identified Modric's hunger and work ethic as the true driving force behind his ability to compete at the top at 40 years of age.

"I agree," Pintus said when asked if mentality was the key. "The difference between a great champion and a champion often lies in mentality. Modric has a desire to work, a predisposition to fatigue, and a never-ending hunger for victory. These, even more than his physicality, are the driving force behind his longevity."

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Getty Images SportWhat next for the evergreen Modric?

Having played a staggering 63 matches for Real Madrid last season, Modric has shown no signs of slowing down since his move to AC Milan. The veteran has made a seamless transition to Italian football and is set to start his fourth consecutive Serie A game for the Rossoneri. With his fitness and desire unquestioned, Modric is expected to remain a central figure for Milan as they compete for domestic honours. Milan will travel away from home this Sunday for their Serie A fixture against Udinese. They stand fifth on the table with two wins and one loss this season so far.

MatériaMais Notícias

Na vitória por 2 a 0 contra o Puerto Cabello, na Copa Sul-Americana, Dorival Júnior não só se aproximou de uma classificação para a próxima etapa, como atingiu a marca de três anos sem sofrer derrotas em competições continentais – seja Copa Libertadores ou Sul-Americana.

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A última derrota do treinador em partidas pertencentes a algumas dessas competições foi em 2020, na fase de grupos da Copa Libertadores naquele ano. Na época, Dorival estava sob o comando Athletico-PR e perdeu por 1 a 0 para o Colo-Colo. A vitória contra o Puerto Cabello, pelo São Paulo, foi garantida graças aos gols de Wellington Rato e Alisson.

ATUAÇÕES: Tropa do Supermouse! Wellington Rato se destaca com gol de falta e comanda vitória do São Paulo

Desde esta derrota, em março de 2020, o treinador segurou 14 vitórias e um empate nestas copas. Seis vitórias aconteceram comandando o Ceará, pela Copa Sul-Americana de 2022, sete com o Flamengo pela Copa Libertadores em 2022 – quando foi campeão, um empate e uma vitória com o São Paulo neste ano.

Com o resultado positivo, o Tricolor disparou na liderança do grupo D, com 10 pontos. No dia 8 de junho, pode garantir a classificação em casa, contra o Tolima.

+ Confira os jogos, tabela e a classificação da Copa Sul-Americana-23

Dorival Júnior está perto de entrar na história do São Paulo

Invicto há dez partidas, Dorival Júnior está perto de atingir uma marca histórica pelo clube do Morumbi – e que não acontece há nove décadas.

Com a vitória contra o Puerto Cabello, caso vença os duelos contra o Goiás, Sport, Grêmio e Tolima – sendo este último importantíssimo para a classificação na Sul-Americana e o contra o Sport decisivo para classificação na Copa do Brasil -, ele se torna o primeiro treinador em 90 anos a alcançar 14 partidas seguidas sem perder nenhuma vez desde quando assumiu a equipe.

E ainda pode ir além: caso Dorival Júnior consiga manter essa invencibilidade até o primeiro compromisso de julho – destacando que ainda haverá jogos contra Palmeiras, Athletico-PR, Cruzeiro, Tigre e Fluminense, além dos citados anteriormente -, atinge algo inédito na história do São Paulo. Aí sim, rompe recordes de invencibilidade, porque chegará a 19 jogos sem perder e ultrapassa Ramón Platero, primeiro treinador da história do clube e que atingiu a marca de 18 jogos sem derrotas desde o dia que assumiu.

New Hundred role will run concurrently with existing duties at Derbyshire

ESPNcricinfo staff10-Jan-2025Mickey Arthur, Derbyshire’s head of cricket, is set to combine his duties at the club with a new role as director of cricket at Northern Superchargers.Derbyshire finished rock-bottom of the County Championship in 2024, with one win in 14 matches in Division Two, and failed to reach the knock-outs in either the T20 Blast or the Metro Bank One-Day Cup.However, Arthur’s managerial experience, which includes a recent stint as Pakistan’s team director, has proven attractive to Superchargers, where he will work alongside the men’s and women’s head coaches, Andrew Flintoff and Lisa Keightley.He will advise the Hundred teams on recruitment and offer support to the head coaches, but Derbyshire insist his role at Superchargers will be “largely hands-off”. He will remain with the county during the Metro Bank One-Day Cup which runs concurrently to the Hundred.”Derbyshire remains my primary focus and I’m committed to achieving our goals of bringing success to the club,” Arthur said. “We encourage all of our players and coaches to develop their skills in new environments and this is another example of that.”As a club, our personnel are in demand and that’s a testament to the work being done behind the scenes, and we are confident results will soon come on-field.”Ryan Duckett, Derbyshire’s chief executive, added: “Mickey remains fully committed to Derbyshire, he lives and breathes the club and we hope that he can use this opportunity to showcase the quality Derbyshire has.”It’s been a positive winter, with Mickey, Wayne [Madsen] and Zak [Chappell] lifting silverware overseas, while Harry Moore and Pat Brown have represented us within the England setup recently.”Our squad has been working hard over the winter, and this will ramp up even further over the next couple of months to give us the best possible chance of success in 2025, with an exciting summer ahead.”