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Having been on the wrong end of two brutal batting displays on night one, bowlers were in desperate need of a hero on the T10 League’s second day

Barny Read22-Nov-2018

Having been on the wrong end of two brutal batting displays on night one, bowlers were in desperate need of a hero on the T10 League’s second day. There were some encouraging performances from the first two matches, but the assault handed out by Mohammad Shahzad stuck in the memory more, as did the one-two punch of Paul Stirling and Eoin Morgan.Short boundaries and batsmen fearlessly launching into attacks are the hallmarks of T10’s marketability. It’s tailored to batsmen, the odds forever in their favour. Boundaries are the most valuable currency, and bowlers are sometimes but mere fodder; bowling machines with a pulse here for the derision of the batsmen charged with providing the entertainment.But cricket is at its best when bowlers have their tails up and the game is being squeezed into an almost unbearable tension. It brings out moments of brilliance from both parties, and if the game is swinging too far in favour of one or the other, the spectacle tends to suffer.So, a of sorts was needed to balance yin with yang. And he arrived in the shape of – on first glance – an unlikely figure: 47-year old Pravin Tambe.Having just seen Aamer Yamin take four wickets in as many balls in an albeit already dying match, the Indian legspinner crossed the picket line as the elder statesmen of the group.Yamin’s spell had hammered home, with devastating effect, his side’s advantage, to deliver the Bengal Tigers a 36-run victory over Northern Warriors. It was a stunning effort, but one that Tambe was about to reduce to a mere supporting evidence, as he made his own case, demonstrating the value of bowlers in the weird and wonderful world of T10.With new ball in hand, Tambe began inauspiciously, conceding five wides first up. A second wide followed. It didn’t look good for the man brought in to replace UAE spinner Ahmed Raza after Wednesday night’s defeat. When he had his first wicket, it was with a low full toss that Chris Gayle swatted straight down the throat of long-on.A dot ball followed, before Kerala Knights captain Eoin Morgan repeated Gayle’s dismissal almost step for step, letting out a wry smile as he fell. It was a telling look of ‘not our night’. Indeed, this was Tambe’s and the bowlers’. Batsmen have enjoyed too much of the spoils in recent times.Kieron Pollard was then undone first ball, bowled by a skidding delivery that just didn’t get up, putting Tambe on a hat-trick.Fabian Allen granted it, playing all around a dipping yorker and seeing the bails thrown out of their grooves. At this stage, Tambe had bowled just one over and had 4 for 6 with one of the most daunting top-orders in the tournament reduced to rubble.By the time he was done, Upul Tharanga had become his fifth victim, and Tambe was the first man to record a five-for in T10 cricket, with figures of 2-0-15-5.Beaming, and crowded with emphatic pats on the back, Tambe’s delight was shared among the union boss and his cohorts.Kerala were left reeling at 21 for 6, just three overs into their innings. It was a long way back from there, and the reigning champions couldn’t produce similar magic with the ball as the Sindhis romped to a nine-wicket victory.”I’ve never thought about my age. I enjoy this game and I keep enjoying this game,” Tambe said, quickly coming to terms with how challenging T10 is for his profession. “Being a bowler in this format, it’s a very short format and I think it’s for public entertainment. As a bowler, you have to think that you can’t give any sixes or fours. With that in mind, you will get wickets, and that’s what I got today.”Tambe had some words of advice for his peers on how they “can survive” in T10, a frank understanding of the challenge they face in cricket’s shortest iteration. “In this format, you don’t get a chance to set a batsman up. Every ball is going to go for a six. That’s what you have to think as a bowler in this format, so you try to bowl in the channels, and if you succeed in that, then you can survive in this format.”In this pick-it-up-and-drop-it form of cricket, individual performances such as Tambe’s stand out like exclamation marks. Huge scores off barely any balls jump out of scorecards accented far more heavily with low contributions. Ridiculous looking strike rates and astronomical bowling figures will obviously draw the eye.Equally, spells such as those from Yamin and Tambe explode off the page and there is no reason why this shouldn’t be the norm rather than an anomaly, despite the advantages afforded to batsmen.

Celtic are considering a move to bring a new goalkeeper to the Scottish Premiership in January, according to a fresh report.

Celtic's season so far

The Hoops have made a remarkable start to the domestic campaign having won 11, drawn three and lost none of their opening 14 games, meaning that they currently find themselves clear at the top of the table ahead of their rivals Rangers.

Whilst Brendan Rodgers doesn’t necessarily need to enter the market to improve his squad given their outstanding form, Joe Hart and Scott Bain will both have reached the expiration of their deals at the end of the season (Celtic contracts), so the manager could do with discovering the availability of goalkeepers.

Celtic signal January transfer plans; Rodgers convinced he can land targets

Celtic are keen to strengthen in January to give them an edge in the hunt for the Scottish Premiership title…

BySean Markus Clifford Nov 26, 2023

Back in 2018, Real Madrid’s Andriy Lunin put pen to paper at the Bernabeu Stadium, but during that time, he’s been sent out on three loans to CD Leganes, Real Valladolid and Real Oviedo, showing how low down in the pecking order he is under Carlo Ancelotti (Transfermarkt – Lunin statistics).

The Ukraine international is typically his manager’s third-choice shot-stopper behind Thibaut Courtois and Kepa Arrizabalaga when all members of the trio are fully fit, and with his terms set to run out upon the conclusion of the current campaign (Real Madrid contracts), the 24-year-old has been highlighted as a target at Parkhead.

Celtic eyeing swoop for Andriy Lunin

According to The Daily Record, Celtic are contemplating a move for Lunin at the start of next year, and there's a chance that he could be made available due to his lack of game time and minutes at Real Madrid.

“Real Madrid's backup keeper Andriy Lunin might just be available in January despite a recent run in the team. Record Sport understands he's one of the keepers under consideration at Celtic and while his recent prominence at Real might suggest he'll be a tricky man to land, Carlo Ancelotti dropped a hint that his stint in the team is coming to an end this weekend.”

Lunin could be a "top goalkeeper" for Rodgers

Since the start of his career, Lunin has kept 37 clean sheets from 112 games. Standing at 6 foot 3, Real Madrid’s colossus has made 15 saves from 17 shots on target against this year, giving him a save percentage of 88.2% (FBRef – Lunin statistics), which is higher than the 72% that Hart has managed so far this season (FBRef – Hart statistics), showing that he’d be an upgrade on the existing number one.

Sponsored by Nike, the Ukrainian additionally ranks in the 98th percentile for penalty saves so he has an excellent record when it comes to spot kicks, making him a really well-rounded player and one who would surely decide the odd cup fixture here and there too.

According to Carlo Ancelotti, Lunin is a “top goalkeeper” between the sticks, so if the right opportunity was to present itself, Celtic have to fully pursue a deal for their target by trying to fend off interest elsewhere and secure his services in January.

The Queensland duo is looking increasingly likely to join Aaron Finch and Travis Head for debuts in the first Test against Pakistan

Daniel Brettig in Dubai05-Oct-2018Australia may field as many as four debutants – Aaron Finch, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne and Michael Neser – at the start of their first Test series since the Newlands ball-tampering scandal, the most in a single match since the World Series Cricket split four decades ago.Two days out from the opening Test against Pakistan in Dubai, Finch and Head are certain to play, while the Queensland pair of Labuschagne and Neser are looking increasingly likely to join them.It would be a particularly swift rise for Labuschagne, once again due to Renshaw’s misadventures. He was only included in the first-class portion of the recent Australia A tour of India when Renshaw strained a hamstring, and a pair of handy scores in the last match before the squad was picked vaulted Labuschagne above the likes of Peter Handscomb and Glenn Maxwell.Last week, Renshaw’s concussion when struck on the helmet at short leg meant Labuschagne batted in his place in Australia’s only warm-up fixture for this series, leaving the opener short of the preparatory batting time in the middle, much valued by the new coach Justin Langer.Labuschagne’s inclusion would necessitate a reshuffle of the batting order, with Finch opening alongside Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh at No. 3, vice-captain Mitchell Marsh at No. 4 and Head followed by Labuschagne at Nos. 5 and 6. This would also create a right-left mix well down towards the tail, with captain Tim Paine and spearhead Mitchell Starc at Nos. 7 and 8.”If we can continue to do what we’ve been doing over the last couple of weeks here with that middle-order group and especially the way we played in the tour match, there’s no reason why we can’t do that in the two Test matches in the next couple of weeks and really put a stamp on it,” Head said. “We’re here to win games of cricket. We’re here to perform. It’s really exciting for the core bunch of guys in that middle order to really step up and do the job.Tim Paine and Justin Langer pose during a portrait session•Getty Images”I think the message is always pretty simple. You want to go out and perform and win games of cricket for Australia. I know from the one-day team and that’s traditionally how it’s always been for the Australian cricket team. It’s always tough for spots and those guys are unlucky to miss out and have been in really good form, but in the tour match we were 4 for 500 [494]. The guys are in form, it’s always tough to get into the Australian cricket team and the fight for spots is always up.Head, who struggled notably against spin in the past, including against the left-arm spinner Jon Holland in a pair of Sheffield Shield finals, said that a strong defence would enable the tourists to spend enough time at the crease to overcome the radical differences to Australian conditions.”It’s challenging over here. We’ve had a lot of experience now. Obviously IPL, Australia-A tours, the Australian tour just gone in India. The guys played exceptionally well,” Head said. “Watching that, the way guys went in and played to the conditions and took it on, probably seemed a different kind of style to really grind it out. We’ve seen that again in the tour match.”I think we’ve developed over a little bit and we can continue to get better. The same thing personally as well. I’ve really worked hard on my forward defence. I’ve spoken a lot about that over the last couple of months. It’s been really consistent in my game and it has meant that I’ve been able to spend time out in the middle. Once you get a feel for the conditions, especially over here once it starts turning, if you get a feel for that and spend lots of time out in the middle, you need to go on with it and bat long periods of time. I’ll try and continue to do that and so will everyone else.”Neser, meanwhile, impressed in the tour game as a foil for Starc, and is duelling with the well-travelled Peter Siddle for the second pacer’s spot. Siddle, Starc and Nathan Lyon are the only members of the squad who took part in Australia’s last series in the UAE, a 2-0 defeat to Pakistan in 2014.

Birmingham’s defeat of Lancashire leaves them needing Northants to beat Yorkshire on Thursday night to keep their quarter-final hopes alive

ECB Reporters Network15-Aug-2018

ScorecardBirmingham Bears preserved their hopes of qualifying for the Vitality Blast quarter-finals with a comfortable seven-wicket win over Lancashire Lightning at Edgbaston.Lancashire, already assured a place in the last eight, chose to bat but were bowled out for 102 with only Danny Lamb passing 20.Olly Hannon-Dalby inflicted most damage with 4-0-20-4 although critical pressure was imposed by spinners Jeetan Patel (4-1-15-1) and Josh Poysden (4-0-18-1). With Birmingham lacking Henry Brookes and Olly Stone, both injured, and Chris Woakes, back in the England side, Hannon-Dalby did his utmost to disguise their lack of pace up front with subtle variations of pace.Birmingham then eased to 105 for 3 with 35 balls to spare after openers Ed Pollock (36, 24) and Ian Bell (34, 36 balls) added 68 from 54 balls.The Bears now need a favour from Northants Steelbacks on Thursday. If the Steelbacks beat Yorkshire at Wantage Road, the Bears could still qualify with victory over Worcestershire Rapids in the big derby at Edgbaston on Friday.On that match does the Lightning’s quest for a home quarter-final now also hinge. A Rapids victory would mean they claim a home quarter, consigning Lancashire to travel in the processThe Lightning innings started smoothly enough, 22 runs arriving from the first 17 balls, but then slumped to 59 for six. Hannon-Dalby started the collapse with two wickets in four balls, Alex Davies and Karl Brown caught at extra cover and mid on respectively.Dane Vilas lifted Aaron Thomason to deep point, Arron Lilley became Grant Elliott’s 18th victim of this year’s Blast when he sliced to short third man and Josh Bohannon the 19th when he was trapped in front.Patel and Poysden increased the pressure, the latter bowling Steven Croft with a textbook leg-break. Catches from wicketkeeper Tim Ambrose, fresh from signing a contract extension at Edgbaston, did for James Faulkner, Lamb and Mark Watt as the Lightning lower-order flailed in vain before Hannon-Dalby removed Matt Parkinson to seal a personal T20 best.Bell and Pollock made rapid inroads into the small target. Bell, in the T20 form of his life, has become the Bears’ highest ever scorer in the format during this year’s tournament and again batted with class and composure. Pollock, under no pressure to go too hard in pursuit of such a meagre total, played with controlled aggression and sent the score past 50 in the eighth over with 16 from three successive balls from Lilley.Pollock perished to a catch at long on, just as the Bears’ first ever T20 ten-wicket win loomed, and Bell chipped Parkinson to mid-off but victory soon followed to put the Bears’ fans firmly in the Steelbacks’ camp tomorrow.

After the disappointment of last season, Leeds United are bidding to make a swift return to the Premier League following a solid start to life under promotion expert, Daniel Farke.

The German tactician – who twice led Norwich City into the top flight during his stint at Carrow Road – was appointed earlier this year and subsequently oversaw a mass squad overhaul in west Yorkshire, with nine new signings arriving through the door, while a further 15 first-team assets moved on elsewhere.

While that hectic window has ensured that there is likely to be far less activity in January, the early indications are that plans are being made for possible fresh recruits in the New Year, particularly if injuries are to impact Farke's squad over the coming months.

If funds are to be made available for the Leeds boss to strengthen his hand heading into the second half of the season, it would be wise for the Elland Road hierarchy to revive their interest in a previous summer target, in the form of Celtic playmaker, Matt O'Riley.

Are Leeds interested in Matt O'Riley?

While there has been little suggestion at present as to whether the Championship outfit will make a move for the 22-year-old in the winter, the speculation over the summer was that he was very much on the radar of Farke and co.

As per Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph, Leeds were believed to have lodged a £10m offer for the former MK Dons man late in the window, albeit with Brendan Rodgers' side holding firm after already losing the likes of Jota.

Joseph predicted at the time that the Old Firm giants were hoping to instead tie O'Riley down to a new deal, with that prophecy becoming a reality last month as both he and Reo Hatate extended their contracts at Parkhead.

That bumper extension will likely see the Hoops demand far more than that £10m offer, particularly with reports a year ago having indicated that the Denmark international could be worth closer to £20m, amid Premier League interest.

As such, signing the elegant left-footer won't be easy, but it could well be worth the investment as far as Farke is concerned, particularly with creative options rather limited in the midfield ranks at present, with Joel Piroe operating as something of a makeshift number ten.

How good is Matt O'Riley?

The one-time Fulham youth asset had initially caught the eye during his time in England's lower leagues after scoring ten goals and contributing eight assists in 54 games at Stadium MK, prior to being snapped up by Ange Postecoglou and Celtic in January 2022.

Not a particularly high-profile talent at the time, O'Riley commanded a fee of just £1.5m when making that move to Glasgow, with that now looking like something of a bargain such has been his form since in the Scottish Premiership.

While still a relative youngster, the former England youth international has emerged as something of a leader of late under Rodgers, who hailed him as a "wonderful footballer" earlier this season.

Also described as a "magician" by talent scout Jacek Kulig in the past, the midfield maestro already has 32 goals and assists to his name in 83 outings for his current side to date, having been part of the side that claimed a domestic treble last season.

Matt O'Riley's 2023/24 season by numbers (Scottish Premiership)

Eight games

Eight starts

Five goals

Two assists

Two 'big chances' created

3.1 key passes per game

83% pass accuracy rate

2.6 tackles and interceptions per game

6.8 balls recovered per game

8.01 average match rating

Stats via Sofascore

Despite the subsequent blow of seeing Postecoglou depart, O'Riley has thrived under the new regime with five goals and three assists from just 11 appearances across all fronts this season, ensuring he is likely to covet fresh attention come January.

Who is Matt O'Riley comparable to?

Interestingly, the Hounslow-born dynamo has been noted as a 'similar player' to Todd Cantwell – according to Football Transfers – with the latter man having previously flourished under Farke during their time together at Norwich.

While Cantwell – who also plies his trade in Glasgow with Rangers – did endure a sour end to his spell with the Canaries after falling down the pecking order under Dean Smith, he had largely been a regular fixture under Farke prior to the German's dismissal in late 2021.

In total, the attack-minded midfielder scored 14 times and registered 12 assists in 107 games under the current Leeds boss, notably starring in the Championship in the 2020/21 season with six goals and seven assists in 33 league games.

For Farke to be able to find his next version of the 25-year-old with the signing of O'Riley would represent a dream scenario, with the pair both seemingly playmaking assets who can really hurt the opposition in the final third.

That is evidenced by their respective form in Scotland last season, with the Celtic man scoring three goals and providing 12 assists in 38 Premiership games, while also creating 16 big chances and averaging 2.2 key passes per game.

Cantwell, meanwhile, joined the Gers in January yet still enjoyed a profitable end to the campaign, registering four goals and six assists from only 16 league games, while creating five big chances and averaging 1.3 key passes per game.

There may be a suggestion as to why Farke wouldn't just attempt to reunite with his former asset, although the Englishman isn't particularly impressing this time around, having registered just two assists and no goals so far this term.

Equally, O'Riley also has the edge due to his prior standout displays at Champions League level, with journalist Guillem Balague writing last season that the youngster "did not look out of place" when lining up against a Real Madrid side containing the likes of Luka Modric and Toni Kroos.

Such sparkling form over the last couple of years would then make the £12k-per-week asset a worthy signing for the Elland Road hierarchy and for Farke, with O'Riley potentially set to follow in Cantwell's footsteps by helping to steer the German coach to promotion.

The next step, then, is to lodge an offer that will pique the interest of the Hoops…

Chelsea and Todd Boehly by extension could be forced to sell a "clever" star in January, even if Mauricio Pochettino "may be keen" for him to stay.

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The west Londoners spent £397 million on the signings of Christopher Nkunku, Axel Disasi, Nicolas Jackson, Lesley Ugochukwu, Robert Sanchez, Romeo Lavia, Moises Caicedo, Cole Palmer, Djordje Petrovic, Angelo and Deivid Washington in the summer transfer window, but it hasn't exactly been a wonderful start to the new Premier League season.

Pochettino's men have dropped points against Liverpool, West Ham, Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth and, most recently Aston Villa – despite creating a host of chances against Unai Emery's side last weekend. The Blues slumped to a 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge, with the Chelsea boss giving a damning assesment of his squad who need to "grow up".

“We need to grow up like a team, not only in an individual way,” Chelsea’s head coach said.

“I think players like Nico who are so young and feeling the Premier League, they need time. In this type of game, we are competing and want to win and football is about winning. But also players, when they are young, need to learn, and experience and make mistakes. That’s why we feel disappointed as there are too many situations like this.”

Next up, Chelsea take on Fulham in a west London derby clash at Craven Cottage on Monday, and supporters will be hoping they can turn their dismal form around sooner rather than later.

What's the latest Chelsea transfer news?

On the field, things aren't going to plan at the moment, but off the field, there could be some interesting developments. Indeed, Pochettino's side are reportedly one of the teams plotting a January move for Brentford star Ivan Toney, while certain squad members could face the axe.

Left-back Marc Cucurella is being linked with a Stamford Bridge exit, and despite his good form under Pochettino, another player who could depart is young Dutch ace Ian Maatsen in the same position. The 21-year-old has been introduced on four separate occasions by Pochettino this season, and the coach is actually a big admirer of him.

"I am so happy with him," said Pochettino in a recent press conference. "He is a player that can play in different positions. He has quality, he understands the game, and he is such a clever player. So far, he is in my plan, yes. I am so pleased with him, as I’ve said, because of his attitude, commitment and his understanding of the game."

However, according to journalist Matt Law of The Telegraph, Chelsea could actually be forced to listen to offers for Maatsen in January if he doesn't sign a contract extension – coming after they had agreed a fee with Burnley in the summer window. Given Cucurella could well depart the club, Pochettino "may be keen" for Maatsen to remain where is given the lack of cover in that position.

Maatsen could also be a crucial player in the next two games, as Malo Gusto, Reece James and Ben Chilwell are all out right now.

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Após ter perdido as duas partidas diante do Flamengo nas oitavas de final da Copa do Brasil com um placar global de 4 a 3, o sistema defensivo do Athletico-PR foi tema da entrevista coletiva concedida após o jogo da última quarta-feira (4) por parte do técnico Paulo Autuori.

Para ele, os problemas na retaguarda bem como os erros de finalização principalmente no jogo de ida são elementos que precisam ser melhorados e, na ausência de tempo para treinos, os jogos se tornam a única forma de melhoria:

-Em casa fizemos um jogo, especialmente no segundo tempo, com chances de fazer gol. Todo mundo se lembra que o Hugo esteve muito bem e que tivemos um pênalti perdido. Mas mesmo assim a gente sente a necessidade de algum momento poder desenvolver em termos conceituais até e especialmente em fase defensiva. Precisamos melhorar um bocado nisso e isso só praticando. O jogo com o Flamengo (de ida) e hoje, fizemos dois gols, o jogo lá criamos bastante situações e não podemos sofrer gol da maneira como estamos sofrendo.

Na análise do treinador, a influência negativa da campanha no Brasileirão para a questão psicológica também teve sua parcela de participação nas atuações da equipe na Copa do Brasil.

-É obvio que sim, o fator emocional em função de tudo o que tem acontecido. Isso só se consegue reverter com vitórias, não tem mais e é obvio que da mesma maneira que você tem vitórias, vitórias, vitórias você moraliza e faz coisas que poderia até normalmente não fazer, no sentido inverso é o mesmo – avaliou.

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Burnley and manager Vincent Kompany are reportedly looking to sign an in-demand free agent.

Who did Burnley sign this summer?

The Clarets once again had an extremely productive transfer window ahead of their Premier League return, bringing in a whopping 15 players. However, the club have struggled to make an immediate impact back in the top flight, losing all three of their fixtures to date.

All of Burnley’s Premier League encounters have been played at Turf Moor, with Manchester City, Aston Villa and Tottenham all scoring three or more goals and taking home the points.

As a result, the Clarets sit bottom of the league, with fellow newly promoted side Luton Town also failing to pick up a point in any of their first three games.

Player

Former club

Fee

Zeki Amdouni

FC Basel

€18.6m

James Trafford

Manchester City

€17.3m

Aaron Ramsey

Aston Villa

€16.45m

Jordan Bayer

Borussia Monchengladbach

€15m

Sander Berge

Sheffield United

€13.9m

Wilson Odobert

Troyes

€12m

Dara O'Shea

West Brom

€7.8m

Michael Obafemi

Swansea City

€4m

Hannes Delcroix

RSC Anderlecht

€3m

Luca Koleosho

Espanyol

€3m

Nathan Redmond

Besiktas

Free transfer

Han-Noah Massengo

Bristol City

Free transfer

Lawrence Vigouroux

Leyton Orient

Free transfer

Mike Tresor

Genk

Loan transfer

Jacob Bruun Larsen

Hoffenheim

Loan transfer

With plenty of new players, time may well be required for Kompany to get the best out of his side, however, it looks as if those high up at Turf Moor are still looking at potential additions in the free-agent market.

Who wants to sign Jesse Lingard?

According to 90min, Jesse Lingard is a player who is in demand and has received offers from clubs in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United States of America.

He is currently training with West Ham, who are considering offering a short-term contract, although Burnley and Everton are also thought to be interested in the attacking midfielder. However, the report states that if Lingard is to stay in England, it would be with the Hammers.

Lingard, who has scored two goals against Burnley in the past, would offer plenty of Premier League experience at Turf Moor, making 182 appearances in the competition for the likes of Manchester United, West Ham and Nottingham Forest.

Capable of playing in a range of attacking positions, the Englishman was hailed as "top-class" by former Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and is 30 years of age, so you'd expect the player could have a number of years left at the top level.

It does look as if a move to West Ham could be on the cards, though, with David Moyes recently saying:

"He’s in really good condition – much better condition than he was when he first came in. I have to say, when Jesse joined us two years ago I think he scored nine goals in 15 games and was probably the difference between us getting into Europe for the first time. I want to give him every opportunity to get himself back in condition and see how he does."

However, should a move to the London Stadium fall through, Burnley could be in a position to make an offer, so his future could be one to keep an eye on.

West Ham United are one of several clubs who have expressed an interest in one of Leeds United’s most promising talents…

What’s the latest West Ham transfer news?

According to The Athletic, Irons boss David Moyes is keeping a 'speculative eye' on Cody Drameh, amid the uncertainty of his contract situation at Elland Road.

Crystal Palace and Brentford are also keeping tabs on the youngster's situation in west Yorkshire.

However, Southampton could arguably be the leading contender for his signature, as boss Russell Martin is described as one of his “biggest admirers” and previously tried to sign him when he was coaching at Swansea City.

Read the latest West Ham transfer news HERE…

Drameh’s current deal expires next summer and there is no offer of an extension on the table.

Leeds manager Daniel Farke is yet to properly utilise the 21-year-old gem, who has been recovering from a hamstring injury he suffered in training a few weeks ago.

Nevertheless, the article underlines that Drameh has been told he is in the club’s plans this season, but he is waiting to see if that chance materialises, knowing if the game time doesn’t arrive, he has a vast array of potential suitors.

Would Cody Drameh be a good signing for West Ham?

The Yorkshire giants signed the £2.5k-per-week man from Fulham in 2020 and would’ve hoped by now he would have progressed as a first-team regular.

However, the defender’s senior development has largely taken place at other clubs, where he has looked to be a consistent and solid asset.

His first loan spell occurred at Cardiff City in the second half of the 2021/22 season.

During this time, he made 22 Championship appearances and averaged the most tackles per game (3.8) and dribbles per game (1.1) in the squad, and won 56% of his ground duels – despite only spending five months at the Welsh outfit, Drameh was named the club’s Young Player of the Season and the Player of the Season.

Bluebirds manager Steve Morrison appreciated the 5 foot 9 dynamo's contribution, lauding him as “excellent.”

Ahead of the 2022/23 campaign, you would have expected to result in a notable first-team breakthrough at Leeds, but he only managed three outings in all competitions and was sent out on another second-tier loan to Luton Town.

In 19 games for the Hatters, he averaged the second-highest number of tackles per game (3.3) and interceptions per game (1.2), as well as the most dribbles per game (1.1), as the club secured promotion to the Premier League.

Despite two exceptional loan spells, Drameh’s future is still murky and complicated, and if moved to the London Stadium, he could form a glowing partnership with Konstantinos Mavropanos.

The former Arsenal defender recently joined the Hammers from Stuttgart for £19m. In three seasons with the German club, he has become established as one of the Bundesliga’s most talented and coveted centre-backs.

The 25-year-old ranks within the best 8% in Europe’s top five leagues among his positional peers for progressive carries per 90, successful take-ons per 90, interceptions per 90, and aerials won per 90.

Therefore, the prospect of these defensively solid and technically astute players appearing together in the West Ham backline is an exciting thought for Moyes.

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke is known to 'appreciate' a Scottish Premiership midfielder and could look to bring him in before the end of the transfer window, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.

What's the latest transfer news involving Leeds United?

Leeds United have slowly built their way into the transfer window and so far have wrapped up the additions of Karl Darlow, Ethan Ampadu, Sam Byram and Joe Rodon, as cited by Transfermarkt.

According to journalist Alan Nixon on Patreon, Everton striker Tom Cannon is a target for Leeds United as Farke looks to strengthen his forward line; however, he could cost in the region of £8 million to bring to Elland Road.

In conversation with Football League World, former England international Carlton Palmer has indicated that Leeds United are keen on Swansea City striker Joel Piroe and stated in an interview with the outlet: "Leeds have a genuine interest in Swansea striker Joel Piroe.

"They need to bring a striker in, but Swansea do not want to sell and with interest from other clubs, Swansea are asking for a £20 million price.

Football Insider back up the notion that Leeds United are indeed keen on Piroe, though Southampton and Leicester City are also monitoring the Dutch poacher.

Earlier this month, The Daily Mail revealed that Leeds United were weighing up an offer for out-of-favour Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara, who earns £21,000 per week north of the border, as speculation over the future of USA international Tyler Adams continues to grow in the latter stages of the window.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, transfer guru Romano has detailed that Leeds United boss Farke is known to 'appreciate' Kamara, who is "made of iron", though he doesn't expect negotiations between both parties to be straightforward.

Romano stated: “He's a player they appreciate for sure. This is true. It’s a name they have discussed internally at the club.

“So, let's see in terms of numbers with Rangers because it's never an easy negotiation when you want to sign important players. But it's true they have his name on the list.”

What now for Leeds United?

Leeds United will need to up their game in the Sky Bet Championship after taking just one point from six available in their opening two matches against Cardiff City and Birmingham City, as per Sky Sports.

Cited by The Yorkshire Evening Post, Whites manager Farke has urged calm with regard to their transfer activity in the window's closing stages, stating in a pre-match press conference before his side take on West Bromwich Albion at Elland Road: "It's a bit tricky, but I'm quite confident that we'll have some good solutions and you know the quote 'Save the best for last'. So sometimes it's even a good choice."

According to Football Insider, Leeds United, West Brom and Rangers are all vying for the signature of Millwall central defender Jake Cooper, who is in the final year of his contract at the Den and could be available for a cut-price fee.

Football Scotland have revealed that Leeds United sent scouts to watch Aberdeen forward Duk in action against Scottish champions Celtic last weekend.