On course to win a third Scottish Premiership in a row and their first since the return of Brendan Rodgers, Celtic have reportedly already turned their attention towards the January transfer window. The champions aren't simply resting on their laurels, despite leading the way by eight points, having played a game more than rivals Rangers.
When the January transfer window swings open, reports suggest that Celtic will go back in for one particular summer target that they missed out on, which could finally see the club get their man.
Celtic transfer news
Losing Jota to Al-Ittihad and Ange Postecoglou to Tottenham Hotspur could have seen Celtic struggle in the Scottish Premiership this season, but in came Rodgers to only strengthen their grip on the crown. It's almost like the former Leicester City boss never left, with Celtic seamlessly transitioning to aim for yet another league title. They could get even better during the winter transfer window too, as they set their sights back on a target they failed to land during a hectic summer.
Celtic forward Kyogo Furuhashi.
According to Tipsbladet, Celtic are back in for Mathias Kvistgaarden, who has also reportedly attracted interest from the Bundesliga, Championship and Premier League. Celtic reportedly saw a €4m (£3m) bid rejected by Brondby IF for their forward in the summer, with the club reportedly setting a price tag of €10m (£9m) for Kvistaarden's signature in January.
It remains to be seen whether Celtic decide to hit that price tag, but they're certainly aware that Brondby won't accept anything less than their valuation for the forward, having already tested the waters with a lowered bid during the summer transfer window.
"Fantastic" Kvistgaarden could finally get a Celtic move
When the January transfer window swings open, Kvistgaarden could finally make his move to Scotland after several rumours in the last few months stemmed from Celtic's reported summer interest. The 21-year-old has certainly impressed for Brondby this season too and has more than earned a big move away from Denmark.
Kvistgaarden's stats speak for themselves. The forward has scored five goals and assisted a further seven in an all-round performance in all competitions. At such a young age, the Dane is only likely to get better as well and would undoubtedly benefit from a move to a club of Celtic's stature, who have helped similarly young talents progress in the past. Most recently, we've seen the success that Jota enjoyed at Celtic Park, before opting to move to Saudi Arabia. Now, Kvistgaarden could follow suit.
It's no surprise when considering his performances that Kvistgaarden has been at the centre of praise from Football Talent Scout's Jacek Kulig, who posted on X:
With that said, the Scottish champions may hope to beat any competition to the forward's signature in January and finally land their summer target.
Manchester United legend Roy Keane has been labelled an "angry man" and a "prat" after his "clickbait comments" on Manchester City's Erling Haaland.
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Keane continues to criticise HaalandMan Utd legend has a history with Haaland's fatherAccused of still holding a grudgeWHAT HAPPENED?
Keane initially made headlines when he likened Haaland's link-up play to that of a League Two player following a match where the Norwegian striker failed to score in Manchester City's draw with Arsenal. This remark drew widespread attention and criticism for its perceived harshness and lack of merit. Keane later revised his assessment, upgrading Haaland's performance to a Championship level after the prolific striker notched his 21st goal of the season in a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.
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Gabriel Agbonlahor, a former Aston Villa forward who worked under Keane during the former midfielder's tenure as assistant manager for the club, has rubbished his assessment of Haaland, telling : "He can be a bit of a prat sometimes. I think it was a bit over the top, but he likely said it tongue in cheek. I worked with him at Aston Villa, and he can say a few things for the sake of it. His comments on Erling Haaland were clickbait comments because Haaland wasn’t brought to Manchester City to get involved.
"You’ve got Bernado Silva, Kevin de Bruyne, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, and Mateo Kovacic, and all of these players who can get into little holes, number 10 positions while Haaland was brought in to get goals and put it in the back of the net. Last season he was top goalscorer, this season he’s top goalscorer so what more do you want from him? Because his first touch might not be amazing or when he comes short, he may give it away? Look at the weekend, he gets the ball, and the defender thinks he’s going to go on his left foot, but scores with his right foot bottom corner."
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Agbonlahor suggested that Keane's comments may have their roots in his longstanding rivalry with Haaland's father, Alf-Inge which started from a contentious incident during a match in 1997. During a match between Leeds United and Manchester United, Alf-HInge believed Keane was feigning injury and confronted him angrily. It was later revealed that it was a serious injury which affected the cruciate ligament of the knee.
Years later, in 2001, when Haaland was playing for Manchester City, Keane made a reckless knee-high tackle on him that ultimately ended his professional career prematurely. This incident fuelled the animosity between the two players and became emblematic of their rivalry.
Agbonlahor said: "I bet Erling Haaland has seen this criticism and is laughing. Has it come from Roy Keane because of what he did to Erling Haaland’s father and the relationship there? Some people don’t forget things and they’ve got something against a family member and then have it against his son. Maybe that’s where it’s come from."
The former Villa star added on his own relationship with Keane in their days together at Villa: "I felt he was not a bully but very over the top with players and a few of the players didn’t have it off him. He ended up leaving because he couldn’t handle the fact that some players gave him some stick back. It was a shame because I was excited when he came but he was a dreadful coach and an angry man. The Roy Keane on Sky is completely different from the Roy Keane as a coach."
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Despite the criticism from Keane, Haaland leads the Premier League Golden Boot race with 21 goals. He will next be in action against Wolverhampton Wanderers in their upcoming fixture before concluding the season with matches against Fulham, Tottenham, and West Ham. Additionally, they are slated to compete against Manchester United in the FA Cup final, presenting an opportunity for Haaland to add to his already impressive trophy haul with City.
شارك أحمد عبد القادر مع الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي قطر القطري في أول مباراة له هذا الموسم 2024/2025 أمام الشمال.
نادي قطر الرياضي القطري، كان قد أعلن عن تعاقده مع أحمد عبد القادر على سبيل الإعارة، قادماً من صفوف الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بالنادي الأهلي.
وتم الاتفاق بين الناديين “الأهلي وقطر الرياضي” على إعارة أحمد عبد القادر إلى صفوف الفريق لمدة موسم كامل.
طالع أيضاً.. فيديو | أحمد عبد القادر يسجل هدفه الأول مع قطر القطري
وسجل أحمد عبد القادر الهدف الأول لصالح نادي قطر القطري في الدقيقة 48 أمام الشمال في الجولة الثانية من بطولة الدوري القطري وذلك بعد تمريرة من زميله حيث انفرد بحارس المرمى وأودع الكرة بالشباك.
كما ساهم مع فريقه في الحصول على ركلة جزاء في الدقيقة 72، وسددها مالانجو وتصدى لها حارس المرمى ببراعة. هدف أحمد عبد القادر مع قطر القطري أمام الشمال
أرقام أحمد عبد القادر في مباراة قطر القطري والشمال
بحسب شبكة “SofaScore”، حصل أحمد عبد القادر على أعلى تقييم في الفريق وهو 7.6 من 10 وهو الأول بين زملائه.
تمكن أحمد عبد القادر من تسديد كرة على المرمى وأخرى خارج المرمى، كما نجح في عمل 4 مراوغات.
إجمالي لمسات الكرة 40 ولكن التمريرات الصحيحة بنسبة 86%، وفقد الكرة 13 مرة في الالتحامات الثنائية. ملخص لمسات أحمد عبد القادر مع قطر القطري أمام الشمال
Na tarde desta quinta-feira, o Corinthians visitou a cidade de Jarinu e sofreu uma derrota para o Red Bull Bragantino, pela quinta rodada da segunda fase do Campeonato Brasileiro de Aspirantes, o placar final da partida ficou em 4 a 3 para a equipe mandante, os gols do alvinegro foram de Luan Vitor, Daniel Penha e Hugo Borges. O técnico Edson Leivinha contou com os “reforços” de Raul Gustavo e Roni, que foram cedidos pela equipe principal do Timão.
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A derrota deixou o Corinthians com 5 pontos, na quarta colocação do grupo D do Brasileiro. Na última rodada, na próxima segunda-feira, o Corinthians enfrenta o Juventude em confronto direto na busca pela classificação para as semifinais do Brasileirão sub-23. Para manter o sonho de conquistar a vaga, será preciso vencer o time gaúcho por mais de dois gols de diferença
O Corinthians começou a partida de forma ofensiva. Daniel Penha lançou de uma ponta a outra para Hugo Borges, ele dominou e tocou de calcanhar para Luan Vitor chegar chutando forte de canhota e abrir o placar.O RB, porém, empatou aos 20 minutos, após falta pela direita. Na cobrança, a bola desviou na barreira e Guilherme arriscou de fora da área, balançando a rede.
No fim do primeiro tempo, em mais uma chegada pelo meio-campo, Daniel Penha deixou o Timão na frente novamente. Hugo Borges fez o passe para o meia driblar o goleiro e finalizar para deixar o placar em 2 a 1. Não demorou muito e o Alvinegro chegou ao terceiro gol. No campo de defesa, Warian tocou para Hugo Borges, que driblou o zagueiro e chutou de fora da área: 3 a 1.
Mas as coisas mudaram no segundo tempo. Apesar de um bom início do Corinthians e uma reação tardia do Bragantino, os donos da casa conseguiram a virada que começou aos 25 minutos, quando Iago Teles descontou para o Red Bull em jogada individual e, de cavadinha, encobriu o goleiro Guilherme Pezão.
Naquela altura, o Bragantino já tinha mais posse de bola e aos 30 minutos de jogo, Raul Gustavo, “emprestado” pelo profissional, cometeu pênalti no atacante adversário. Na cobrança, Iago Teles faz o segundo dele no jogo e deixou tudo igual no placar: Corinthians 3 x 3 Red Bull Bragantino.
O drama corintiana continuaria. Guilherme Pezão ainda conseguiu fazer uma defesa milagrosa aos 46 minutos após jogada individual do atacante do Red Bull. Na sequência da jogada, Roni, outro jogador cedido pelo elenco principal, ligou o contra-ataque e chutou para a defesa do goleiro adversário.
Antes do fim da partida, aos 50 minutos de jogo, o Corinthians cometeu mais um pênalti. Na cobrança de Wagner Eduardo, Pezão ainda conseguiu tocar na bola, mas ela acabou entrando, dando números finais para o duelo: 4 a 3.
Ainda sonhando com a classificação para a semifinal da competição, pela última rodada da segunda fase do Brasileiro de Aspirantes, o Timão recebe o Juventude, na Fazendinha, na próxima segunda-feira, às 15h.
When Julen Lopetegui left Wolverhampton Wanderers just before the Premier League season got underway, it would have been easy for the Midlands club to capitulate. But since the Spaniard's departure and Gary O'Neil's arrival, Wolves have looked more and more comfortable again in England's top flight and look on course to avoid a relegation battle.
What's been most impressive is their rediscovered ability to cause shocks at Molinuex, defeating Premier League champions Manchester City and scoring two late goals to turn the game on its head to hand Tottenham Hotspur back-to-back defeats for the first time under Ange Postecoglou. Perhaps bringing their momentum to a slight pause, however, one January sale could be set to deal Wolves a frustrating blow.
Wolves transfer news
Wolves weren't the busiest club during the summer transfer window and saw their headlines stolen by the departures of Ruben Neves and Matheus Nunes to leave them briefly depleted in the middle of the park. And that makes their start under O'Neil all the more impressive. The former Bournemouth boss, who was unlucky to leave the Cherries after keeping them up last season, has crucially got the best out of Pedro Neto once again and has benefitted from the form of Matheus Cunha. One player who looks unlikely to get the O'Neil improvement, however, is Goncalo Guedes.
According to Estadio Deportivo, Villarreal have set their sights on Guedes ahead of a potential January loan move. The Portugal international has been out on loan at Benfica since January, but has struggled with injury problems, game time and form. Now, Villarreal are reportedly set to offer Guedes a way out of what has been a nightmare spell in Portugal.
It remains to be seen just what Wolves' stance on sending Guedes to the La Liga side, who are reportedly willing to cover his wages. Given his lack of place under O'Neil, on paper there doesn't seem to be much standing in the way of the transfer taking place, though reports in Portugal have claimed that he is set to stay put for the season.
"Great" Guedes needs fresh start
Guedes has become a shadow of the player once seen catching the eye at Valencia. It just simply hasn't happened for the winger since leaving La Liga and a return to Spain could be exactly what he needs. Guedes' stats during his time in Spain's top flight speak for themselves. The 26-year-old scored 28 goals and assisted a further 28 whilst appearing a total of 146 times. Still young enough to turn things around, the former Valencia man could yet revive his career at Villarreal if given the opportunity to do so by Wolves.
Goncalo Guedes for Wolves
At his best, Guedes has been at the centre of praise, including from former Paris Saint-Germain forward Pauleta, who told the club's official website, via ESPN: "I know him very well. He plays for Portugal's under-21 side. I watched him grow up through his club and national team matches. He is a great talent — he is physically gifted and technically extremely talented. On top of that, he is a really nice guy off the pitch. He can bring a lot to PSG and he has all it takes to impose himself in Paris. He will grow and continue to progress."
Tottenham Hotspur are no longer a side struggling to entertain and failing to find a consistent direction. So far this season, under Ange Postecoglou, they have been a side transformed. On the pitch, the goals have been flowing and the entertainment has been matched with impressive results. Meanwhile, off the pitch, it was a summer of crucial decisions, which saw star man Harry Kane leave.
Kane's exit could have easily turned Postecoglou's Premier League start into a nightmare, but if anything, the Lilywhites look better than ever. The likes of James Maddison have arrived and have instantly flourished, and now Postecoglou reportedly wants Spurs to sign a surprising target.
Spurs transfer news
Some may have worried about just how Spurs would spend the Kane money as they looked to rebuild. Now 10 games into the campaign, however, any of those doubts have been put to rest. The North London club sit top of the league by two points, still unbeaten despite already facing Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal. Postecoglou has taken a side who may not have been tipped for a place in the top four by the end of the season into early title contention.
Things could get even better if the former Celtic boss gets his transfer target, too. According to reports in Spain, Spurs are eyeing a move to sign Jadon Sancho. The winger is likely to be on the move in January after falling out with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, before being subsequently dropped from the first team. Now, Postecoglou reportedly sees the former Borussia Dortmund man as a crucial reinforcement for his squad.
Whilst Sancho has struggled to discover his best form since returning to England, his reported £30m price tag could turn him into one of the bargains of the season if he gets back to his scintillating best.
Jadon Sancho's Man Utd stats
Jadon Sancho
It's no exaggeration to say that Sancho has been a shadow of the player who rose to stardom in the Bundesliga. If ever a player needed a move, it was the England international in the summer, especially after he was frozen out at Old Trafford. Sancho's stats for the Red Devils don't exactly make for pretty reading. In just 82 games, the 23-year-old has scored just 12 goals and assisted a further six to represent a disastrous spell.
A fresh start at Spurs could be an ideal solution, however, given the positive environment at the club these days compared to what has become a nightmare situation for Sancho at Manchester United. At his best, he has received high praise, including from former manager Ralf Rangnick, who said via Sky Sports: “His development in the last three years has been amazing. He’s one of the best wing offensive players in Europe currently. If you look at his statistics last season in the Bundesliga he had 18 goals and 18 assists.
“As a winger player, those statistics are phenomenal and currently in Europe I don’t see any other player with his combination of pace, being dangerous in front of goal and ability to get assists. He’s one of the biggest talents in Europe.”
It is the first time in their history that Northants have lost after enforcing the follow-on and the first time since 1924
ECB Reporters Network22-Aug-2018 Tim Murtagh took his second five-wicket haul of the season to bowl Middlesex to an extraordinary win at Wantage Road to keep alive their hopes of promotion from Division Two of the Specsavers County Championship.Defending 216 after Middlesex had followed-on, Murtagh and 19-year-old debutant Ethan Bamber shared eight wickets as Northamptonshire were bowled out for 187 to lose by 31 runs.It is the first time in their history that Northants have lost after enforcing the follow-on and the first time since 1924 – and fifth instance overall – that Middlesex have won having been asked to follow-on.”It’s incredible the way we fought back, especially following-on. We were pretty ordinary the first couple of days and to come back and win is just an unbelievable effort,” Sam Robson, the Middlesex vice-captain, said. “Ethan was awesome. You’re always nervous in your first game and there was a lot of pressure today so for him to bowl the way he did was an incredible effort.”Obviously Murts we know what he can do but Max and Harry yesterday were so good too.”Northants took just three balls of the morning to bowl Middlesex out for 374 – a remarkable fightback having been 166 for 6 on the third afternoon – and set about their target comfortably, reaching 94 for the loss of Saif Zaib just before lunch. But Luke Procter, who had gone calmly to 35 in a stand of 75 for the second wicket with Ricardo Vasconcelos, drove lazily at Bamber to edge behind and it began an incredible slide.After lunch, Vasconcelos, having passed fifty for the second time in the match in 73 balls with six fours, tried to force Murtagh off the back foot and edged to second slip. Alex Wakely was then lbw for 6 offering no stroke. Steven Crook never looked comfortable and it was no surprise when he too was lbw for 5, also to Murtagh, before Rory Kleinveldt played all around a Bamber delivery and was also given out leg before.It was a collapse of 6 for 36 in 14.3 overs and saw Middlesex suddenly favourites to pull off an amazing comeback. Richard Levi made 18 to offer Northants some hope before he was strangled down the leg side trying to flick James Fuller.Nathan Buck and Brett Hutton at least steered Northants through to tea and as they resumed needing 43 to win with two wickets remaining, the home side were still alive. But Buck drove at Murtagh and popped a catch up to extra-cover and Hutton was trapped lbw by one that slid back in from Murtagh to end the game and complete figures of 5 for 38.Middlesex danced around knowing they had got themselves out of a massive hole having been outplayed for two-and-a-half days. They remain in the promotion race in Division Two and now play Sussex, who they trail by 39 points, at Lord’s next week. With Kent also to play in their remaining five games, the 2016 County Champions could yet bounce back to Division One at the first attempt.For Northamptonshire it was a sickening defeat – their sixth of the season – having had the game in the palm of their hands. They now travel to Durham trying to salvage something from a terrible year.
Aston Villa could be rocked by a surprise twist regarding one of their summer signings following a shock update regarding his situation at Villa Park.
Aston Villa updates: Watkins for England, Tielemans in trouble
In conversation with TEAMtalk, pundit Robbie Savage has lavished praise on Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins following his excellent start to the 2023/24 campaign.
The former Wales international stated: "Ollie Watkins for Aston Villa – seven goals in all competitions – and Unai Emery’s side are flying and doing exceptionally well. Emery has got them playing some fantastic football, scoring lots of goals and Watkins is right at the heart of that. He’s got a deserved call-up to the England squad off the back of that; it’s really well deserved."
Enjoying a productive week or so at Villa Park, Watkins has signed a new long-term contract at Aston Villa and also received a call-up to the England squad for their upcoming double-header against Australia and Italy.
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, journalist Dean Jones has claimed that Unai Emery has taken Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz to a new dimension at Villa Park, as he said: "Luiz is probably one of the best players in that Aston Villa team generally, but under Emery, he just seems to have gone to another level again. It’s a player that Champions League clubs have had an eye on, and you can understand why when you see the levels he's now managing to reach under Emery."
He then added: "It'll be interesting if he continues to play the way he's been playing across the course of an entire season how Villa manage to hold on to a player like this because he's so impressive and composed. It's not like it's a one-off season. He’s a player that's had this in his locker for years, and Aston Villa are making the most of how good he is. They're thriving as a result of his success"
Looking ahead, Aston Villa return to action against West Ham United on October 22nd, where they will hope to break into the top four of the Premier League table if results go their way.
Aston Villa transfer news – Youri Tielemans
According to an Aston Villa transfer update from Football Insider reporter Wayne Veysey, Belgium international Youri Tielemans is believed to be keen to leave the club in January following a major fall-out with boss Emery over a lack of first-team minutes since joining the club.
The reporter claims he's heard relations are tense between both parties and Tielemans has now told people close to him that he would like to leave in search of a new challenge at the earliest possible juncture.
Youri Tielemans in Astom Villa training
Tielemans, who has previously been labelled "top class" by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, has made 13 appearances across all competitions for Aston Villa so far; however, most of these have come from the substitutes' bench (Tielemans statistics).
Nevertheless, he looks to have a challenge on his hands before being able to unseat the likes of Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn and the in-form Luiz for a first-team berth in the engine room at Villa Park.
Two days after taking a career-best 6 for 23 against Bermuda, Mohammad Irfan was at it again. His blistering half-century and a three-wicket haul with his offspin helped Uganda beat Vanuatu by 81 runs at WCL Division Four.Irfan’s 17-ball 51 at Royal Selangor Club in Kuala Lumpur included seven sixes. This astonishing assault came after Uganda were struggling for momentum at 92 for 4 in 37 overs. From there on, Uganda scored at 10 runs an over. Irfan scored 51 in a whirlwind 55-run stand off just 26 balls with Hamu Kayondo to shift the momentum. Uganda eventually finished with 222 for 8 in 50 overs.It wasn’t all about Irfan’s assault though. Riazat Ali took over after Irfan’s dismissal, hitting four sixes in his 23-ball 38. Vanuatu captain Andrew Mansale bore the brunt of the aggression, conceding nine of the 13 sixes hit by Uganda in his nine overs of offspin. He finished with 1 for 78.Uganda captain Roger Mukasa repeated the bowling strategy that worked so effectively when they bowled out Bermuda for 60. He gave the new ball to offspinners Irfan and Frank Nsubuga, and the move worked as they Vanuatu were reduced to 2 for 4, including the prized scalp of player-coach Shane Deitz for a third-ball duck.Nalin Nipiko fell at the end of the Powerplay to make it 24 for 5 as Uganda pressed hard for another massive win to boost their net run rate further. Mansale, however, brought respectability back to the Vanuatu innings with his 69 off 110 balls during the course of a 53-run sixth-wicket stand with Ronald Tari to give Vanuatu an outside chance.Riazat Ali Shah took out Mansale in the 43rd over and finished off the rest of the tail with 3 for 16 as Vanuatu were eventually all out for 141 in 47 overs.
Amid all the turmoil that has beset the pitch of Goodison Park over the past several years, Everton have maintained an impressive youth academy at Finch Farm, admired by those in English football.
Sean Dyche has got a task on his hands in navigating away from danger in the Premier League this season, especially after falling to defeat across the opening three matches of the term, without scoring a single goal.
A battling away draw against newly-promoted Sheffield United last time out did provide a platform for the club to now build from, but there will be many twists and turns yet in the coming weeks and months.
Dyche, understanding the issues Everton were blighted by, strove to replenish the attacking ranks; and he has, signing the likes of Beto, Arnaut Danjuma, Jack Harrison, Youssef Chermiti and co to provide the Blues with a chance to finally end several years of malaise around the bottom of the Premier League table.
They will have to do so without creative midfielder Alex Iwobi, however, with the Nigeria star completing a £22m move to divisional rivals Fulham, having held just one year left on his deal with the Merseyside outfit.
Everton will also have to make do without Demarai Gray, who transferred away from the club in acrimonious circumstances earlier this month.
Why did Everton sell Demarai Gray?
One week after the transfer window had slammed shut for European outfits, Gray completed an £8m transfer to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq, ending weeks of speculation regarding the player's imminent future.
The Toffees had initially rejected a bid from the Saudi Pro League team, despite the winger's role on the periphery and with his contract having been set for expiry next summer.
Gray's mind was clearly fixed on pastures new, with the 27-year-old sharing a post on his social media conveying his thoughts and desire to leave the club.
It was a bit of a blow for Everton after Gray played an instrumental role in the Premier League last season, scoring six goals across all competitions and impressing with his dynamism and versatility, which was paramount amid the injury woes of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and the woeful efforts of Neal Maupay, who scored once all term.
Gray had made 75 displays in total for Everton, scoring 12 goals, since joining from German side Bayer Leverkusen for roughly £2m – a paltry fee in the modern game – and had been noted for his "attacking threat" by journalist Josh Bunting.
While Dyche will feel he has adequately compensated for Gray's exit with the acquisitions made over the past several months, there is undoubtedly a sense of poignancy surrounding the nature of an exit of a player who served so well against the threat of relegation last year.
The transfer window is now shut, and the Goodison Park side will have to wait until January if they wish to bring in fresh faces, but there may already be a tailor-made replacement in Katia Kouyate, with the talented academy winger eyeing up his senior debut this season.
Who is Katia Kouyate?
Kouyate, 20 years old, has been impressing among the Finch Farm academy ranks for several years now, and has chalked up 55 total appearances, plundering 11 direct goal contributions.
Described as "brilliant" by journalist Dan Ghorbal, the player's official club profile claims that he 'possesses impressive speed, skill and power'.
Praised for his "good work" already this season by reporter Joe Thomas, the starlet has been making increments to his game over the past several seasons and is now a regular member of Everton's development squad, penning a new two-year contract in 2022.
The Manchester-born forward has demonstrated his dynamism this season, playing across the frontline already after just four matches – and netting his first goal last time out – and could be in line for a big season this year, earning an opportunity to impress among the seniors.
Although he only posted two goals and assists apiece from 25 matches in the previous edition of the Premier League 2, Kouyate did clinch each contribution across the final 13 outings, starting ten times.
Blessed with a naturally impressive physique, lightning speed and awe-inspiring power, Kouyate is pushing for inclusion and will perhaps earn a shot if he keeps his head down and continues to ply his trade for David Unsworth's development side.
The talented prospect offers a slightly different profile to the recently departed Gray, focusing on his direct threat and utilising his pace and power to beat his man and drive the ball into promising openings.
Gray, comparatively, is slightly more fleet-footed, weaving around defenders and creating confusion with his deft shimmies and ball-playing skills, often the instigator with his looping balls from deep.
This could prove to be an invaluable asset, though, with Lewis Dobbin, who enjoyed a promising loan spell with Derby County last season in League One and has already made three appearances in the top flight this year, starting in the 1-0 defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Praised for his "relentless" approach and role as a "crowd-lifter" by BBC Radio Derby reporter Dominic Dietrich, Dobbin, also aged 20, certainly brings an extra dimension to the Toffees attack.
Also described as "explosive" by one talent scout, Dobbin is a proficient dribbler and could be the sort of progressive presence suitable to step in and fill the void left in Gray's wake, although Kouyate would offer something different still.
Lewis Dobbin
Indeed, this could be the start of an exciting new era at Goodison Park, with these two homegrown talents blending skill sets to wreak havoc down, primarily, the left channel.
Although he has not yet found his shooting boots with the regularity Dyche will hope for, Kouyate continues to burgeon and could now thrive in the position vacated by the Jamaica international, gone to enjoy the riches of Saudi Arabia.
Given Everton's toothless attack, who showed promise in the 2-2 draw at Bramall Lane but still face uncertainty around their reliability, especially after finishing as the second-lowest scorers in the Premier League last term, and Dyche may well be wise to delve deeper into the club's resources and unleash a precocious talent of Kouyate's ilk.