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Mitchell Starc has been ruled out of the remainder of the Test series in India due to a stress fracture in his right foot

ESPNcricinfo staff10-Mar-2017Australia’s hopes of retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy have been dealt a major blow, with fast bowler Mitchell Starc flying home due to a stress fracture in his right foot.Starc suffered the problem during Australia’s loss in the second Test in Bengaluru and after the pain failed to disappear in the days following the match, he was sent for scans on Friday, which revealed the fracture.”Mitchell experienced some pain in his right foot during the second Test in Bangalore which unfortunately had not subsided a few days after the Test as we had hoped,” team physiotherapist David Beakley said.”We made the decision to scan his foot in Bangalore this morning and unfortunately it has revealed a stress fracture. Subsequently, this means Mitchell will be unavailable for the remainder of the tour of India and will return home to Australia to start his rehabilitation.”Australia’s selectors are yet to name a replacement player for Starc, but as the backup fast bowler in the squad, Jackson Bird looms as the most likely inclusion for the third Test, which begins in Ranchi next Thursday.Starc will be the second player to fly home in the wake of the Bengaluru Test, after allrounder Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the remainder of the series due to a shoulder injury. Seam-bowling allrounder Marcus Stoinis will join the squad as a replacement for Marsh.Although spinners have been more successful than fast men so far in this series, Starc picked up important wickets in both Pune and Bengaluru. He also showed his value in Asian conditions on last year’s tour of Sri Lanka, when he claimed a remarkable tally of 24 wickets at 15.16 from three Tests.Australia’s selectors have plenty of options to replace Starc, including the leading Sheffield Shield wicket-taker of the summer, Chadd Sayers, the in-form Western Australia left-armer Jason Behrendorff, and Pat Cummins, who this week took eight wickets in his first Shield match for nearly six years.It is expected that Starc will be available for the Champions Trophy later this year.

New Zealand can regain the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy with a win at McLean Park, while Australia will be aware they need to improve drastically on their performance to stay in contention in the series

Daniel Brettig01-Feb-2017Match factsThursday, February 2, 2017
Start time 1400 local (0100 GMT)New Zealand’s relief at Eden Park can become series-winning joy in Napier – if the weather holds•Getty ImagesBig PictureAs the world waits to see whether or not Marcus Stoinis has another performance in him to rank with what he produced at Eden Park, the rest of Australia’s patchwork team know they cannot again perform as they did in game one and expect to level the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy in Napier. The visitors were presentable with the ball but sloppy in the field, dropping plenty of chances and allowing New Zealand to wriggle to a defensible total. Then in the pursuit, Stoinis’ brilliance obscured the collapse of the top order in a fashion that could have been an action replay of Australia’s previous two visits to Auckland. Aaron Finch, the stand-in captain for the previous stand-in Matthew Wade, is in need of runs to press his case for inclusion the next time Australia pick an ODI squad – namely for the Champions Trophy in England.The loss of Martin Guptill is a major one for New Zealand, but the hosts at least know they had a broad cross-section of contributors in the opening match. Kane Williamson will be hoping one of his batsmen can go on to a hundred this time around, while the bowling attack will be eager to repeat their early spells to Australia’s top order. Lockie Ferguson’s pace made for a challenging change-bowling option after Tim Southee and Trent Boult, while Mitchell Santner’s left-arm spin was also useful. However the targeting of Jimmy Neesham by Stoinis will be a cause for thought, as will the Australian allrounder’s star burst of sixes against all the bowlers at the pointy end of the match. More yorkers and fewer length balls would appear a straightforward solution to that particular question.Form guide(last five completed matches, most recent first)

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In the spotlightHaving conjured the winning run-out in Auckland, Kane Williamson will want to back that moment of composure with substantial runs in Napier. The importance of Williamson’s next innings has only grown with the absence of Martin Guptill due to injury, depriving the hosts of their most obviously destructive top order figure. While Williamson’s method relies more on placement than power, he is capable of accelerating once he’s made a start – New Zealand will hope he can go further than he did at Eden Park, where he made 24.It was little more than a week ago that Peter Handscomb was making his ODI debut for Australia in Perth. Now he is the wicketkeeper for the remainder of this series with Wade flying home to rest his injured back. Handscomb struggled behind the stumps on short notice in game one, and the contrast with Tom Latham’s neater work was a key reason for Australia’s defeat. Having had more time to prepare for the gig this time around he can be expected to do better, both with the gloves and the bat.Team newsDean Brownlie, who has recast himself as an opener in recent times, will take the place of the injured Martin Guptill, and Tom Latham is set to keep the gloves after impressing at Eden Park.New Zealand (possible) 1 Dean Brownlie, 2 Tom Latham (wk), 3 Kane Williamson (capt), 4 Ross Taylor, 5 Neil Broom, 6 Colin Munro, 7 James Neesham, 8 Mitchell Santner, 9 Tim Southee, 10 Lockie Ferguson, 11 Trent Boult.Adam Zampa will be considered for Australia and Sam Heazlett is also likely to be retained.Australia (possible) 1 Aaron Finch (capt), 2 Travis Head, 3 Shaun Marsh, 4 Pete Handscomb, 5 Glenn Maxwell, 6 Sam Heazlett, 7 Marcus Stoinis, 8 James Faulkner, 9 Pat Cummins, 10 Mitchell Starc, 11 Josh Hazlewood.Pitch and conditionsMcLean Park is experimenting with a drop-in pitch this season with a view to digging up the entire square to turn the ground into a multi-purpose venue. However, the ODI track will come from the traditional pitch block. Showers are forecast for Napier on Thursday.Stats and trivia This will be Dean Brownlie’s first appearance for New Zealand in more than two years. New Zealand won the most recent meeting between the two sides at McLean Park in 2010. Each side has won twice at the ground in their four encounters since the first one in 1998.Quotes”I’m aware if I do get the chance I’m warming Guptill’s seat but it’s also an opportunity to play against a very good side, which I’ve always enjoyed. Hopefully if I get a shot I can make a good contribution.”
“I’m really frustrated, I’d love to be out there. It was hard to sit there and watch the other day and it’s going to be the same tomorrow. It just hasn’t pulled up as quick as what I want. The travel probably hasn’t helped with that.

Tottenham Hotspur are believed to be eyeing a summer swoop for Fulham defender, Tosin Adarabioyo, with manager Ange Postecoglou seemingly keen to strengthen his centre-back ranks ahead of next season.

What's the latest on Adarabioyo to Tottenham?

As per journalist Lyall Thomas, writing on Twitter: "Exclusive: Tosin Adarabioyo is among the centre-back options being considered by #Tottenham this summer. One year left on his deal at #Fulhamfc + he is open to an exit #thfc #ffc."

In his subsequent piece for Sky Sports, Thomas reveals that negotiations regarding a move for the imposing giant are at an 'early stage', with the Lilywhites contemplating whether to formalise their interest in the 25-year-old.

The report suggests that the former England youth international is seeking a new challenge with just a year left to run on his existing deal, having spent the last three years at Craven Cottage.

Should Tottenham sign Adarabioyo?

With Clement Lenglet having made his return to Barcelona – and with the likes of Eric Dier and Davinson Sanchez facing uncertain futures at N17 – it does appear that Postecoglou is in need of extra bodies to help bolster the backline this summer, with Adarabioyo potentially set to prove a wise, albeit surprise investment for the club.

The "very solid" ace – as previously hailed by talent scout Jacek Kulig – has been tipped for big things stretching back to his early days at Manchester City, having been hailed by former boss Pep Guardiola back in 2016:

"He has all the quality. He is fast. He is faster than the people can believe it and he's strong in the air. He has the quality to look behind the line for the next step, the next pass."

Having been just a teenager at the time of that praise from the serial-winning Spaniard, the £40k-per-week titan has since blossomed into a fine asset at top-flight level, having helped to keep ten clean sheets in 25 Premier League games last season as part of a Fulham side that finished tenth.

The 6 foot 5 gem's stellar performances in that standout campaign are also bolstered by the fact that he is said to share a number of stylistic and statistical similarities with Manchester United star, Raphael Varane, according to FBref.

That likeness to the "world-class" Frenchman – as lauded by pundit Paul Robinson – is notably showcased by the duo's quality on the ball, with Varane having racked up 17 progressive carries and 63 progressive passes last season from his 24 league outings, while the Cottagers' ace recorded 16 and 95 for those same two metrics, respectively.

In a defensive sense, the pair are also alike due to their dominance in the air, with the United man having won a standout 72% of his aerial duels in 2022/23, while Adarabioyo averaged only slightly lower at 69% in that regard.

To be likened to a figure who has a World Cup and five Champions Leagues under his belt is a clear sign of the latter man's quality, with Postecoglou and co no doubt set to jump at the chance to sign a Varane-esque talent in their bid to strengthen the backline.

لن تكون مباراة نابولي حاسمة لـ برشلونة في مشواره ببطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا فقط، ولكن أيضًا بشأن مشاركة البلوجرانا ببطولة كأس العالم للأندية.

برشلونة يواجه نابولي غدًا الأربعاء في ذهاب دور الـ16 من بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا على ملعب دييجو أرماندو مارادونا، بينما يواجه أتلتيكو مدريد نظيره إنتر ميلان في نفس الدور.

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الاتحاد الدولي لكرة القدم سينظم بطولة كأس العالم للأندية لأول مرة بمشاركة 32 فريقًا في صيف 2025 بالولايات المتحدة الأمريكية.

برشلونة وأتلتيكو مدريد سيتنافسان على المقعد الأخير المخصص للفرق الإسبانية، خاصة بعد أ، ضمن ريال مدريد التواجد باعتباره بطل أوروبا 2022.

12 فريفًا من أوروبا سيتواجدون في كأس العالم للأندية، آخر 4 أبطال لبطولة دوري الأبطال، وهم تشيلسي وريال مدريد ومانشستر سيتي، خلال النسخ الثلاثة الأخيرة، بالإضافة لبطل النسخة الحالية الذي لم يتحدد بعد.

بالإضافة للأندية المذكورة، سيتواجد كلًا من بايرن ميونخ وباريس سان جيرمان، وإنتر ميلان وبورتو وبنفيكا، باعتبار أن لديهم نقاط أكبر من أي فريق آخر.

باقي الأماكن الأوروبية، سيتم تحديدها خلال النسخة الحالية، سواء من خلال البطل، وأكثر الفرق التي ستحقق نقاطًا للتأهل إلى المونديال في بلاد العم سام.

من هنا تأتي المعركة بين برشلونة وأتلتيكو مدريد، بعدما وضع الاتحاد الدولي حدًا لحقيقة أن فريقين فقط لكل اتحاد محلي يمكن أن يتواجدا في الشكل الجديد لبطولة كأس العالم للأندية، ولم يتبق سوى مكان واحد لإسبانيا مع تأهل ريال مدريد مسبقًا.

ريال سوسيداد لا يمكن نسيانه، خاصة أن الفريق يتواجد حاليًا في دوري الأبطال، وتأهله للبطولة سيكون من خلال تتويجه باللقب فقط، لأن نقاطه أقل من البلوجرانا والروخي بلانكوس.

اختار الاتحاد الدولي لتحديد ترتيب التصنيف، نتائج السنوات الأربع الأخيرة من 2021 وحتى 2024، وبنظام النقاط: نقطتان للفوز، نقطة للتعادل، ونقطة للتصنيف لكل جولة.

وحسب ذلك التصنيف، فإن بوروسيا دورتموند وأتلتيكو مدريد ويوفنتوس وريد بول لايبزيج، الأقرب للتأهل إلى كأس العالم، مع الوضع في الاعتبار أن بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا لا تزال في دور الـ16.

برشلونة وأتلتيكو مدريد يتنافسان على المركز الإسباني الآخر، حيث يمتلك النادي الكتالوني 55 نقطة، بينما الروخي بلانكوس يتفوق بامتلاكه 62 نقطة، بسبعة نقاط فرق، خاصة مع عدم تأهل برشلونة من دور المجموعات خلال الموسمين الماضيين.

وفي حالة خسارة برشلونة من نابولي، سيتوقف رصيده عند 55 نقطة، أو حتى الفوز في مباراة واحدة فقط، سيكون لديه 57 نقطة، مما يعني أن أتلتيكو مدريد حتى في حالة عدم التأهل سيكون الأقرب للصعود إلى مونديال الأندية، إلا في حالة فوز ريال سوسيداد ببطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا كما أسلفنا الذكر.

الحل الوحيد في تأهل 3 فرق من نفس البلد، سيكون إنجليزي، في حالة فاز آرسنال ببطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا، لينضم إلى تشيلسي ومانشستر سيتي الأبطال السابقين لنسختي 2021 و2023.

ريال سوسيداد وآرسنال وآيندهوفن وكوبنهاجن، الرباعي الذي يتواجد في دوري الأبطال، لن يتمكن أي منهم في لعب كأس العالم للأندية 2025 إلا في حالة الفوز باللقب.

بينما لاتسيو ونابولي، يتنافسان من أجل انتزاع هذا المركز الإيطالي من يوفنتوس، لأن في حالة خروج الثنائي، سيكون يوفنتوس ضمن بشكل رسمي التأهل مع إنتر إلى المونديال، لأنه يمتلك النقاط الأكثر.

Manchester United remain in the race to sign West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice this summer, according to a fresh claim.

Is Rice on the move this summer?

The future of the 24-year-old is a big talking point currently, with his exit from the Hammers almost certain to be sealed before the start of next season. He has been an excellent servant for the east Londoners, making 244 appearances in total, but he is now ready for a move to a bigger, more successful club.

Rice looks most likely to remain in the Premier League moving forward, even though there is rumoured interest from Bayern Munich, and United are one of several top-flight who have been linked with a making a move for him, although Arsenal have allegedly agreed on personal terms with the player.

The Red Devils could be in need of midfield reinforcements moving forward, considering Casemiro and Christian Eriksen are both 31 years of age, while Fred is also 30 and could be on the move this summer. It looks as though Rice could remain a firm option moving forward, following a new update regarding the current situation.

Could Rice join Man Utd?

According to Football Insider, United "are emerging as realistic contenders in the race to sign" the Englishman this summer, even though Arsenal "remain in pole position" to snap him up. The Reds are believed to be "waiting in the wings" to swoop and hijack Rice's signature, should the Gunners fail to match West Ham's asking price, and have seemingly made an approach by registering their interest over a possible deal.

The Hammers reportedly want £100m for their most prized asset, and with Arsenal valuing him at between £80-85m, it "keeps the door open for United."

Rice could be a magnificent addition at Old Trafford if they managed to beat others to his signing, with the midfielder having the potential to be one of Europe's best players in his position in the coming years, outperforming all but three United players in the Premier League in a struggling West Ham side, as per WhoScored.

He is already an undisputed key man for England, having won 41 caps and been a key starter at both Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup, and at 24, he should only improve, too.

The physical dominance that the £60,000-a-week ace could bring to United's midfield has the potential to take them up a level, especially since age isn't on Casemiro and Eriksen's side, as mentioned. He has been hailed as "superb" by Barcelona legend Xavi after his performances at Euro 2020, and an average of 2.1 tackles per game in the Premier League this season, as well as four goals and two assists, shows the all-round game that he possesses.

Tottenham Hotspur are holding talks with Feyenoord manager Arne Slot, and he is now keen to take over at N17, according to recent reports from the Netherlands.

What's the latest Tottenham manager news?

There have been conflicting reports about whether Julian Nagelsmann is back in contention for the Tottenham job, with The Times reporting he had reemerged as a potential option, however that story has since been dismissed.

As such, Spurs may continue to focus on the two front runners they have already identified, Luis Enrique and Slot, having had "positive contacts" with the latter manager in recent days, with the Dutchman now said to be a "serious candidate."

ENIC have been left "hugely impressed" by the 44-year-old after holding an interview, and they could now be set to finally secure a long-term successor to Antonio Conte.

According to a recent report from De Telegraaf (via The Daily Mail), the Feyenoord boss is keen to join Tottenham, having agreed to take over this summer, and he is set to take charge in north London.

Although his current employers do not want their manager to leave, he has a £6m release clause included in his contract, which Spurs are seemingly willing to pay, amid ongoing talks between the two parties.

The Eredivisie title-winning manager was approached by Leeds United earlier in the campaign, but opted to stay put, however he now appears to be close to sealing a move to the Premier League.

Should Tottenham appoint Arne Slot?

Manchester United have already enjoyed some success since poaching Erik ten Hag from Ajax, having already won the EFL Cup, while they are also in a very good position to qualify for the top four.

As such, appointments from the Eredivisie can clearly work, particularly when a manager has performed as well as Slot, with Feyenoord losing just one game in the entire league season, currently sitting ten points clear of second-place PSV Eindhoven.

Dutch football expert Marcel van der Kraan has lauded the Bergentheim-born tactician as "fantastic", while he has also likened his "ultra-attacking" play-style to that of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.

Although success in the Netherlands does not automatically translate to the Premier League, it could be worth taking a risk on Slot, as he has implemented a very exciting style of play to great effect with Feyenoord, indicating he is ready to take the next step in his career.

Tottenham Hotspur have now set their sights on signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White this summer, having been impressed with his performances this season, according to a recent report from Football Insider.

What's the latest Tottenham transfer news?

With ENIC keen on bringing in new options in midfield this summer, Tottenham have now joined the race for RCD Mallorca star Kang-in Lee, who could be allowed to leave for less than his €30m (£26.5m) release clause.

Spurs are also "hot on the trail" of Sporting CP's Manuel Ugarte, after first taking note of him in their Champions League matches against the Portuguese side earlier this year, while a new striker could also be in order, amid Harry Kane's uncertain future in north London.

To replace the England captain, the Lilywhites could look at signing Lille's Jonathan David, who is expected to leave his current club this summer, although it is not yet a foregone conclusion that Kane leaves the club.

While the rumours surrounding the Tottenham striker are likely to dominate the news in the summer window, the club are also keen on bolstering their options in midfield, and Football Insider reports Gibbs-White is now a target.

The Forest midfielder has been watched by Spurs throughout the 2022/23 season, and scouts have been impressed by the improvements he has made, while they also believe he has the potential to develop even further.

The report also claims that the Englishman is regarded as a classic Tottenham player who would be a great fit in the midfield.

Should Tottenham sign Morgan Gibbs-White?

Hailed as "sensational" by journalist Josh Bunting, the maestro has cemented himself as a vital player for Forest this season, making 33 appearances in the Premier League, during which time he has picked up four goals and six assists.

Only Brennan Johnson has amassed more goal contributions for the Tricky Trees this season, highlighting the £80k-per-week midfielder's attacking threat, while he is also very strong in the air, ranking in the 97th percentile for aerials won per 90 in the past year.

That said, it is debatable whether the 23-year-old would help take Tottenham to the next level, given that Rodrigo Bentancur has averaged more non-penalty goals, assists, and is far better defensively, ranking in the 74th percentile for tackles per 90.

Of course, Bentancur is expected to be out until November, however, when the Uruguayan does return, Gibbs-White would find it very difficult to displace him in the starting XI.

Arsenal's recent poor run of form had seen the Premier League title seemingly slip out of their grasp, as they capped off three straight draws with a crushing loss at Manchester City.

It felt like that had marked the conclusion of their season, yet upon welcoming Chelsea to the Emirates, new faith was restored.

The Gunners raced into a 3-0 lead, and despite a late consolation from Frank Lampard's men, it marked a comprehensive return to form for Mikel Arteta and his magnificent outfit.

Although Pep Guardiola matched them with a win of his own, it did restore some faith as the Sky Blues have one extra game to play, meaning one extra chance to slip up.

Therefore, the pressure will remain should the north London outfit maintain another run of wins. Although unlikely, the slight chance of silverware returning means Arteta simply has to throw everything at it.

Using their latest win as a guideline for their final four matches, Leandro Trossard was one starter who has once again proven the necessity for his inclusion. Since signing in January for £27m, the Belgian has fast made himself imperative to their creativity.

How did Leandro Trossard play vs Chelsea?

The 27-year-old has managed 16 appearances since his switch from Brighton and Hove Albion, and earned widespread praise for his exploits in translating his form onto a bigger stage.

Scoring just once and assisting a further eight, this built upon a remarkable first half of the campaign, where he recorded ten goal contributions with the Seagulls.

Such consistently brilliant showings at the Amex even led SussexLive journalist Richie Mills to dub him their "magic man".

Starting ahead of Gabriel Martinelli on Tuesday, who had admittedly gone missing in their loss against City, Trossard recorded a fine outing that was capped off by his 7.3 rating. Of his teammates, only the match-winner Martin Odegaard received higher.

Indeed, the Brazilian lasted just an hour against the reigning champions, where he failed to assert any attacking threat on the game. He did not register a single successful shot or dribble, and had just 11 touches of the ball – which is once every five-and-a-half minutes. Reiss Nelson, who came off the bench for the final ten minutes, matched this feat, via Sofascore.

Trossard's eye-catching outing in midweek was upheld by a slew of statistics that denote creative excellence, in which he managed two key passes and was 100% successful when dribbling.

The left winger even amassed an expected assist of 0.50, suggesting that the odds were not quite in his favour as his teammates squandered various chances, via Sofascore.

GOAL reporter Charles Watts had demanded his inclusion from the start and was rewarded following a display. He wrote on Twitter beforehand:

"Trossard has to start against Chelsea. For all the talk around the impact of Saliba's injury and Holding's inclusion, Arsenal have not won a game since Trossard dropped out of the starting XI. They are a better team when he is on the pitch."

Tuesday night proved this, and with that tiny possibility that the title could swing back in their favour, Trossard must remain in the starting XI to continue applying the pressure.

Leeds United fell to yet another Premier League defeat last night in embarrassing fashion, as Liverpool cruised to victory at Elland Road.

Having gone into the break 2-0 down, a glimmer of hope returned when Luis Sinisterra halved the deficit after a fast start to the second half. The home crowd whipped up a frenzy as they sensed a comeback, but again the Whites shot themselves in the foot to concede just five minutes later. A subsequent three goals would follow, capping off a torrid night.

Having shipped six goals at home, just one week after conceding five to Crystal Palace, it has truly launched an inquest within the Yorkshire outfit. Javi Gracia was supposed to promise pragmatism and solidity, a change from the unpredictability that Marcelo Bielsa and Jesse Marsch had made fans accustomed to. However, the Spaniard has seen his side fall into a downward spiral following a short initial upturn in form.

Now, their chances of survival have dropped sharply, with last night an opportunity missed to drag themselves clear of the relegation zone; especially when welcoming a side that had not won since early March in all competitions.

Whilst next to none of the home team will have left the stadium with any credit remaining, few disappointed like Robin Koch.

How did Robin Koch play vs Liverpool?

Again opted to start ahead of club captain Liam Cooper, the German defender put in one of the most torrid displays of the season in front of furious home support.

His 5.4 Sofascore rating did not even begin to scratch the surface of just how poor the 26-year-old was, who has now been at the heart of a defence that has conceded 11 goals in their last 180 minutes of football.

Of the starters, there were just three others who received worse ratings, but it was the anonymity of the centre-back that was truly frustrating. Throughout the full match, Koch could only muster 28 touches, that which Illan Meslier even managed more (30). He went into hiding when they needed him most.

The French shot-stopper might well have been the true villain of the night in between the sticks, making just one save as six sailed past him, but he was hardly helped out by his defenders.

Koch's four clearances were the one saving grace of a debilitating display, and it perhaps might paper over the cracks of a performance where the £40k-per-week flop was dribbled past twice, lost four of the seven duels competed in and maintained just a 57% pass accuracy, via Sofascore.

Journalist Graham Smyth even took to Twitter to lambast his role in Liverpool's fourth goal, as he suggested that the defender was first beaten for pace, making it "far too easy" for another goal to go in.

Anyone who is part of a back four that ships six goals at home deserves scorn, but when Koch was particularly culpable, it merits further highlighting.

West Ham United are monitoring Barcelona defender Sergino Dest ahead of a potential move to the London Stadium, according to reports.

What's the latest on Dest's future?

The Irons currently have Ben Johnson and Vladimir Coufal as their options at right-back, but with the latter out of contract at the end of the campaign, David Moyes will have to enter the market to find a replacement should he not put pen to paper on fresh terms, and it sounds like the 22-year-old has been identified as the ideal candidate to come in and be just that.

The Catalans star still has another two years remaining on his deal at Camp Nou but at present he's out on a season-long loan at AC Milan, who do have the option to buy him later in the summer, and the fact that they aren't fussed about him returning to force his way into the first-team shows exactly how far down the pecking order he is under manager Xavi.

The United States international hasn't been helped by the fair share of spells he's had to spend on the sidelines through injury having sustained five separate problems this season alone, but this inconsistent availability doesn't seem to have stopped Moyes from wanting to try and entice him to the Premier League.

According to 90min, West Ham, Wolves and Crystal Palace are all "keeping tabs" on Dest's situation, with Atletico Madrid, Villarreal, Valencia, Sevilla, Lyon and Union Berlin also "keen" to complete a deal for Barcelona's full-back.

The Blaugrana are "looking to sell" their talented prospect and have "high expectations" regarding the fee that they are looking to receive in order to sanction his sale. They hope to "recoup" as much of the €21m (£18m) they initially paid for him as possible, though it's worth noting that he does have a staggering €400m (£351m) buyout clause.

Would Dest be a good signing for West Ham?

Dest has been previously been lauded for "world-class potential" by talent scout Jacek Kulig who also claimed West Ham's target is "extremely fast" and had "superb dribbling skills", and he would certainly be an exciting acquisition for Moyes.

The Netherlands-born talent is extremely attack-minded and loves to use his pace to get down the flank, which has resulted in him registering 20 assists and even scoring 11 goals himself throughout his career, as per Transfermarkt, with this athleticism being exactly what is missing from the current options in the capital.

Dest is also very strong in his link-up play with his fellow teammates, where he ranks in the 93rd percentile for pass completion, and would add plenty of versatility to the side with his ability to operate as a full-back, midfielder and even winger on both flanks, making this a no-brainer of a deal for the hierarchy to complete.