A member of Arsenal's squad 'does not intend" to renew his contract and has asked his agents to find him a new club, according to reports.

Arsenal chasing first title in 20 years as crunch matches await

Mikel Arteta is attempting to guide the Gunners to their first Premier League title in 20 years, as they fiercely contend with both Man City and Liverpool.

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Arsenal's imperious start to 2024 has attracted worthy praise, with Arteta's side scoring a brilliant 38 in their last 11 games and averaging over three goals per match as a result.

The possibility of them ending City and Liverpool's stranglehold on English football dominance from the last half a decade is very real, but their next test is a tough one, as they gear up to take on top four-chasing Aston Villa on Sunday.

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"What they’ve done since Unai came in," said Arteta on Villa.

"He's made a huge impact at the club in terms of performances and consistency, it’s unbelievable what they are doing. They’re still in European competition and they played last night so it's really impressive with what they’ve done."

While Arteta gears up for an all-important title run-in, sporting director Edu is working on transfer targets for the summer, and must decide on the futures of surplus Arsenal players as well.

One of them, 20-year-old Charlie Patino, is out of contract at the end of this season once he returns from his loan spell at Swansea City.

The midfielder has been a regular under Luke Williams in the Championship this term, contributing with goals and assists, but it appears he may not have a future at Arsenal in the long term.

Patino won't sign Arsenal extension and works to find new club

According to Pianeta Milan, as translated by Sport Witness, Patino 'does not intend' to renew his contract with Arsenal and has instructed his agents to find him a new club this summer.

He is attracting interest from Italy, with both Juventus and AC Milan keeping tabs on the situation, and he is labelled a "great opportunity" considering his contract is about to run out and they could sign him for free.

"He is 18 years old, he can deal with the ball in any area of the pitch, go past people left side, right side," said Michael Appleton during his loan spell at Blackpool in 2022/23.

"I said when he came to the club that he's as good as anyone I’ve seen dealing with the ball and with good movement of the ball, as you’ve seen tonight, he can play as a six, as a ten and as an eight. He’s got a really, really good future ahead of him.

"He was outstanding tonight, especially in that second half. He controlled the game, it was his game, he played at his tempo; when he wanted to speed it up, he sped it up; when he wanted to slow it down, he slowed it down; when he wanted to switch the play, he did it."

As things stand, Tottenham Hotspur are set to miss out on a place inside the Premier League's top four and subsequent qualification for the Champions League, which has reportedly already seen them turn their attention towards the summer window and a potential game-changer.

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The Lilywhites' budget may not prove to be as extensive as last summer when they were able to use the sale of Harry Kane to fund moves for the likes of Micky van de Ven and James Maddison. But that doesn't mean they'll be without reinforcements in the coming months. Players such as Lloyd Kelly and Tosin Adarabioyo have already reportedly been identified in two free deals come the end of the season, perhaps highlighting how the Lilywhites are aiming to be shrewd with their business.

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Away from his backline, however, Ange Postecoglou could also do with some added firepower in North London, given that Maddison hasn't been without injury problems this season and the Lilywhites struggle to create as impressively in his absence. Alas, it's a problem that Daniel Levy seems to be aware of, with reports suggesting that Spurs are ready to find a solution.

After previous reports suggested that they were ready to submit their bid, according to Fanatik via Sport Witness, Spurs are now planning to make their first offer to sign Sebastian Szymanski from Fenerbahce this summer in a bid worth €20m (£17m). That offer is likely to be rejected, however, with the Turkish club reportedly set to demand at least €25m (£22m) for their attacking midfielder in the forthcoming transfer window.

It's a price that Spurs could be wise to pursue though, there's no doubt about that, after the season that Szymanski has enjoyed in Turkey. It could even be argued that his arrival would bridge the gap in the Premier League's top four once again.

"Superb" Szymanski can partner Maddison

If Postecoglou wants to get his side firing on all cylinders then welcoming the perfect partner for Maddison in midfield is one way to go about ensuring that. And that's where Szymanski could come in. A player who can assist goals as well as score them himself, Szymanski has found the back of the net more times than Richarlison this season, with 12 goals and 17 assists to his name bettering the Brazilian's tally of 11 goals and three assists.

It's no surprise that Football Talent Scout's Jacek Kulig identified the midfielder as a player to watch from the off, either, describing Szymanski as "superb" back in 2021.

Now three years later, Szymanski could get his biggest move yet this summer and step into Postecoglou's side to become the difference-maker they've so desperately lacked at times this season.

Joshua Zirkzee felt his Manchester United debut could not have gone better after he came off the bench to score the winning goal against Fulham.

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Zirkzee came off bench to score vs FulhamSecured victory on Premier League debutStriker revealed what Ten Hag expects of himWHAT HAPPENED?

The summer signing came off the bench after the hour mark of the Red Devils' opening Premier League game of the season with the game tied at 0-0. After collecting the ball in the middle of the visitors' half, he played it out to Alejandro Garnacho and made his way into the box where he was well placed to meet a cross and divert it into the net in the 87th minute to secure a 1-0 victory.

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The Netherlands international says he felt "blessed" after his debut appearance as he explained what manager Erik ten Hag said he expects of him after he completed his €42.5 million (£36m/$46m) transfer from Bologna in July.

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"To win here in my first home game and to grab a goal, it couldn't be better," he told . "I've been told [scoring at the Stretford End] is one of the best feelings at Man United. I'm so thankful and blessed I could experience it in my first game. It's an amazing feeling.

"At the end of the day we got the win, that's all we wanted. I can't really explain the feeling, it's just very nice. I feel very warm here. It's a great team. We want to achieve something great. It's been amazing, it's been a dream actually.

"The manager told me to bring an energy and help the team as much as possible, just that. Manchester United is a huge club. You should always strive for the best. That includes day by day giving 100 per cent, that's the plan. It's all good vibes."

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Ten Hag and his United players will feel a significant boost after opening their Premier League campaign with three points. They will now start preparing for their next game – against Brighton on August 24.

Charlotte FC manager Dean Smith has revealed that he tried to lure Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy to MLS earlier this summer.

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• Dean Smith wanted Vardy in MLS
• Texted the striker over a possible reunion
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  Smith, who managed Vardy at King Power Stadium between April and May 2023 before Leicester were relegated from the Premier League, wanted to reunite with the forward in the United States this summer. After leaving the Foxes, the 53-year-old English manager joined MLS side Charlotte FC in December 2023.

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  Smith says he dropped a text message to the veteran English striker over a potential reunion at Charlotte, however, Vardy turned the offer down and later extended his stay with Leicester by signing a new one-year deal. The 37-year-old striker scored 18 goals in 37 Championship appearances last season as his club found their way back to the top division by winning the title.

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  Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, the Charlotte boss said: "I did text him to see if he wanted to come over to America. I knew that it was going to be hard once he took Leicester back to the Premier League. [I love] his enthusiasm for the game.

  "He doesn't train as much as he used to, and he won't get as many minutes as he used to, but if he's used right he'll be really, really good [this season]. You saw the goals he scored in the Championship last year."

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  The former England international could be next seen in action for Leicester as they begin their 2024-25 Premier League journey on Monday against Tottenham at the King Power Stadium.

واصل منتخب مصر الأول لكرة القدم بقيادة حسام حسن تدريباته باستاد الدفاع الجوي استعدادا لمواجهة بتسوانا، والتي تجمع بينهما ضمن منافسات تصفيات كأس أمم إفريقيا.

ومن المقرر أن يلتقي منتخب مصر أمام بوتسوانا ضمن لقاءات الجولة السادسة من التصفيات المؤهلة لنهائيات كأس الأمم الأفريقية ٢٠٢٥ بالمغرب، في الخامسة مساء الثلاثاء المقبل.

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حضر مران منتخب مصر محمد حلمي مشهور عضو مجلس إدارة اتحاد الكرة.

وكان منتخب مصر قد خطف بطاقة التأهل الرسمية إلى نهائيات كأس أمم إفريقيا المقبلة والتي تقام بالمغرب خلال عام 2025، بعد الجولة الرابعة من التصفيات.

ويتواجد منتخب مصر في المجموعة الرابعة من تصفيات كأس أمم إفريقيا، بجوار منتخبات الرأس الأخضر وموريتانيا وبوتسوانا.

He anchored the chase after the Bangladesh bowlers restricted New Zealand with regular wickets

The Report by Sreshth Shah in Potchefstroom06-Feb-2020Mahmudul Hasan Joy ended his run of poor scores with his fourth Youth ODI century to secure Bangladesh’s maiden World Cup final – across levels and genders – for the Under-19 tournament against India on February 9. Joy’s hundred helped Bangladesh chase down 212 with six wickets in hand and nearly six overs to spare, after the bowlers restricted New Zealand to 211 for 8 in Potchefstroom.Joy had a best score of 38* in his last eight innings and the early departure of Bangladesh’s openers on Thursday didn’t make things any easier for him. He still anchored the chase by striking 13 fours in his 127-ball innings of 100 and was assisted by No. 4 Towhid Hridoy, who made a brisk 47-ball 40, and the No. 5 Shahadat Hossain, who stayed unbeaten on 40. Captain Akbar Ali scored the winning runs with a drive past mid-on in front of a sizeable Bangladesh-supporting crowd that had come from cities near and far.That Bangladesh chased a total under 250 was courtesy of their all-round bowling performance that continuously pegged New Zealand’s scoring rate. Asked to bat, New Zealand struggled with their tempo and if it wasn’t for Beckham Wheeler-Greenall’s 83-ball 75, they would have finished with a much smaller total, having been reduced to 142 for 6 at one point. Left-arm seamer Shoriful Islam took 3 for 45, right-arm quick Shamim Hossain ended with 2 for 31 and left-arm orthodox spinner Hasan Murad finished with 2 for 34 under overcast conditions in the morning.The sun then baked the Senwes Park deck as the chase began, making batting much easier. Joy and Hridoy added 68 for the third wicket to take Bangladesh to 100. Once Hridoy was stumped off Adithya Ashok, Joy dominated a 101-run stand with Shahadat to take Bangladesh past 200. He reached his hundred by sweeping Jesse Tashkoff for four in the 43rd over but fell on the very next delivery by handing a return catch to the bowler.Only 11 runs were left for Bangladesh then, and Ali finished the chase to send the crowd into a frenzy. Ali pumped his fist after hitting the winning runs while his team-mates from the dugout ran onto the field with the green-and-red Bangladesh flag to spark the celebrations off.Bangladesh began their choke of New Zealand’s batting right from the first over when Shoriful began the day with a maiden. The following over from Shamim yielded the wicket of opener Rhys Mariu, who edged a drive to slip. Rakibul Hasan then removed the other opener, Ollie White, who edged a drive to the wicketkeeper in the 12th over.While the third-wicket partnership lasted nine overs, New Zealand added only 28 runs in that period, after which Fergus Lellman and Tashkoff fell in quick succession, leaving them at 74 for 4 in the 26th over. Wheeler-Greenall then turned aggressive after a sedate start to push New Zealand towards a respectable total, but wickets around him forced him to rein his stroke-play on some occasions. He reached his second fifty of the tournament – by hitting two fours off Murad in the 44th over, and helped New Zealand collect 19 in the last over to stretch the score past 200. Wheeler-Greenall was a class apart on the day. He scored his 75 runs at a strike rate of 90.36, while the other nine batsmen scored their 122 runs at a strike rate of 56.”The toss played a big role today,” New Zealand coach Paul Wiseman said after the game. “Bangladesh had a good start with the seamers. The spinners got the ball to grip, and after that, we were always scrambling.”When we were 75 for 4, we would’ve probably taken 210-220. But obviously fantastic effort from the Bangladesh batsmen. [A] very mature innings by the centurion; he played us with ease. That took the game away from us.”New Zealand now face Pakistan in the third-place playoff on February 8.

Jason Gillespie, Sussex’s head coach, is set to link up with the England Lions squad for a 12-day spell on the red-ball leg of their tour of Australia.Gillespie, who claimed 259 wickets for Australia in a 71-Test career, will be on hand to offer the Lions’ fast bowlers advice on how to thrive in Australian conditions, as he works with the squad alongside Somerset’s coach, Jason Kerr.The Lions’ fast-bowling contingent features a couple of players with prior experience of playing in Australia. Craig Overton made his Test debut during the the 2017-18 Ashes tour, while Richard Gleeson took part in the Big Bash with Melbourne Renegades.”I’m excited by the opportunity to work with Richard Dawson [Lions coach], his support staff and all the players,” said Gillespie. “It’s a great chance to listen and learn from different people and I hope that I can add some value to the team from my own cricket experiences.”Richard is a great friend of mine as someone I played and coached with at Yorkshire and played against for Australia, so I know what an excellent person and leader he is. It’s going to be great fun and a really rewarding experience.”ECB Performance Director Mo Bobat said: “This will be a great opportunity for our young pace bowlers to learn from one of the best in the business.”Jason was not only a quality bowler but is also an excellent coach with vast experience who will no doubt leave a lasting impression on the squad.”The ECB have targeted the 2021-22 Ashes tour as one of English cricket’s key objectives for the next four years, which means that this Lions tour will be a significant opportunity for several candidates to put down a marker for two years’ time. Last month it was confirmed that three members of the victorious Test squad in South Africa – Dom Sibley, Zak Crawley and Dom Bess – will all be taking part in the red-ball leg of the tour.”Learning how to impact games with the ball in Australian conditions is a great challenge,” Bobat added. “Having Jason on hand to help our players with this is of huge value. It will no doubt stand them in good stead for future Ashes success.”I’m encouraging the whole squad and management team to make the most of Jason’s time with us, to tap into his experience and local knowledge to improve themselves as players and coaches over the coming weeks.”It will be great to see him working closely with Jason Kerr who is leading our pace bowling support during the tour and sharing expertise in this way can only be good for our game as a whole.”The Lions play three four-day games on their tour of Australia, starting with a match against a Cricket Australia XI in Hobart from February 15. They then take on Australia A in a pink-ball day/night match at the MCG before finishing the tour with a four-dayer against a New South Wales XI.

Wolverhampton Wanderers currently sit just two points off Bournemouth in the race for a top-half finish in the Premier League this season.

It has been a solid debut campaign under Gary O’Neil, but they face both Manchester City and Liverpool in two of their remaining three games of the season, proving that it will be a difficult finish.

They could complete a league double over City should they emerge victorious, but whatever happens, O’Neil has a solid foundation to work with ahead of 2024/25. Add in a couple of excellent signings and there is no doubt he will be aiming for a European place.

The core of his starting XI has seen Wolves improve on their poor 2022/23 season. Hwang Hee-Chan and Matheus Cunha have done much of the heavy lifting from an attacking point of view, while Joao Gomes and Mario Lemina have added some solidity to the midfield.

Moving to a back three has worked wonders, as outside the top six, the Old Gold currently have the joint second-best defensive record.

Craig Dawson, Max Kilman and Toti Gomes have been the three regulars at the heart of the defence, with the Portuguese defender showing the biggest improvement.

Toti Gomes’ statistics this season

In the two proceeding seasons to 2023/24, Toti made just four and 17 Premier League appearances respectively, yet he has emerged as a key player under O’Neil this term.

He has featured in 32 of the 35 league matches the Molineux side have played so far during 2023/24, last missing a top-flight game way back in September as Wolves were defeated 3-1.

Coincidentally, the Old Gold lost all three games where Toti didn’t feature, perhaps signifying his importance to the squad as the season went on.

Among his teammates, Toti currently ranks third for accurate passes per game (40.7), along with ranking in the top six for accurate long balls (1.3), tackles (1.3) and interceptions (0.8) per game in the top flight.

Along with these stats, the defender has also won a staggering 61% of his total duels contested – which works out as 3.9 per game – while recovering four balls per game.

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The centre-back is even ranked highly on a few attacking metrics when compared to his positional peers in Europe’s top five leagues. Over the previous 365 days, Toti ranks in the top 3% for successful take-ons per 90 (0.68) and the top 6% for assists per 90 (0.10), proving that not only is he a player who has shown excellent defensive attributes this term, but he also has a forward-thinking mentality.

Toti Gomes’ market value at Wolves

While last season saw Toti make the step up to performing at the highest level on a regular basis, the current campaign has seen the defender deliver fantastic displays to back up his inclusion in the starting XI.

As such, his value has increased. According to Transfermarkt, the former Grasshoppers gem is currently valued at €17m (£14.5m) and this will only continue to rise should he keep shining for Wolves.

While this is impressive, it is one of his defensive partners who has seen the biggest increase in value in recent years, especially considering how much the club paid to sign him back in the summer of 2018.

Max Kilman’s statistics this season

The centre-back has captained the club in all but one of their Premier League matches so far this season, as he has formed a solid partnership alongside Dawson and Toti in a back three.

His rise from non-league to Premier League captaincy has been nothing short of remarkable, especially considering that the Old Gold shelled out just £40k to sign him from Maidenhead United in 2018, as he was originally added to the U23 squad.

He made his debut during the 2018/19 season, taking no time at all to integrate into the first team picture. Since then, the defender has made 148 appearances for the senior side, scoring three goals in that time.

Under O’Neil this term, the 26-year-old has been in wonderful form. He ranks first among the entire squad for accurate passes per game (51.8) in the Premier League, along with currently holding second place for accurate long balls (3.9) per game and for interceptions per game (1), showcasing his defensive abilities throughout the season.

The Englishman even ranks in the top 38% when compared to his positional peers in Europe’s top five leagues for blocks (1.59), clearances (4.8) and aerials won (2.46) per 90 across the previous 365 days, yet further evidence of his abilities shining through.

The £50k-per-week titan was even hailed by former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher in 2023, who said: "Max Kilman at the back for Wolves, an ever-present for Wolves all season. He’s no-frills at centre back, he just gets on with his job and very rarely makes mistakes, hence why he’s an automatic pick no matter who the manager is."

High praise indeed from a Premier League icon and his displays this season have seen his market value rise.

Max Kilman’s market value at Wolves

According to Transfermarkt, Kilman’s current valuation is €35m (£30m), which should increase by the time the summer transfer window rolls around.

This value is also over twice the value of Toti, demonstrating just how vital Kilman has been for the Old Gold this season and O’Neil will be hoping he stays at the club, continuing to impress at the heart of the defence – while it also represents a mammoth increase of 74,900% from his original £40k fee.

If any offer that was too good to refuse did arrive during the summer, it may be hard for the manager to turn down, which would mark a stunning profit on a player who cost just £40k and who has turned out to be one of the finest bargains in the club’s history.

O’Neil will be praying this doesn’t happen as the 26-year-old will be crucial next season if a European berth is the ultimate goal for the Molineux side.

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Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino says the club have a young player in their ranks with an absolutely elite mentality, with his reputation and promise growing larger by the week.

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Pochettino, it's safe to say, has been under plenty of pressure over his debut campaign in the Stamford Bridge dugout.

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The Argentine's side have been very stop-start over 2023/2024, but could still salvage a place in Europe next season with games in hand on the likes of Newcastle and West Ham United just above them in the table.

Sealing a Conference League place wouldn't exactly be viewed as the season of dreams by supporters, especially after their club pumped over £400 million into the squad last summer, but winning the FA Cup would give Chelsea plenty of confidence and something to build upon for next term.

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The next few months could be make or break for Pochettino, with Chelsea thought to be looking at managerial alternatives in case the 51-year-old's tenure is brought to an unceremonious end.

He's been reliant on a few key stars to help save something from this very inconsistent season, and the pick of the bunch has arguably been summer signing Cole Palmer.

The 21-year-old arrived in west London as one of England's hottest young talents, having seriously impressed at Man City when given the chance. In pursuit of more guaranteed game time, Palmer opted to make the move to Chelsea, where he has since bagged a brilliant 16 goals and eight assists in just 25 league appearances.

Pochettino praises Cole Palmer's elite mentality

Speaking to FourFourTwo this week, Pochettino has hailed Palmer's elite mentality at Chelsea, describing it as one of his "best skills".

“One of his best skills is his mentality, his capacity to deal with the pressure," said Pochettino after their dramatic 4-3 win over Man United.

"He's young, I think it's his first season playing very consistently. I think it's amazing the way he deals with the pressure. He can be a very good player. If we talk today, it's impossible to not say he's a top player, no? But he can still do things to improve."

Commenting on the last-gasp win over United, Pochettino added that he wants to entertain the fans with attacking football, and Palmer will be absolutely key to that.

“Football is about entertainment, a spectacle that is about to score goals, feel the passion and to build the passion when you play," Pochettino continued.

"The team needs to translate to the fans. Of course the fans will connect with the team when we start like that today, the way we wanted to always [start]. When you play Manchester United, when you play Burnley, when you play in every single game.

“But yes, I like to score goals, I don't like to concede goals like today, but this is the normal process."

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