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Victor Orta is set to release Leeds United goalkeeper Kiko Casilla this summer.

What’s the word?

That’s according to reports in Spain (via Sport Witness), who claim that the 35-year-old shot-stopper will return to Elland Road following the conclusion of his season-long loan deal with Elche CF, with it appearing likely that Leeds’ Spanish sporting director will then terminate the former Spain international’s contract in LS11 – which is due to run until the summer of 2023.

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The report goes on to state that, as a result of the former Real Madrid man’s professionalism after losing his starting spot to Edgar Badia earlier this season, should Casilla’s wage demands not be too expensive, Francisco could look to bring the goalkeeper back to the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero in the summer transfer window.

Orta must axe Casilla

Considering just how little Casilla has featured for Leeds in recent seasons, in addition to the fact the 35-year-old is reported to be earning a staggering £40k-per-week at Elland Road, the argument that Orta simply must cut the Spaniard loose this summer is an easy one to make.

Indeed, the shot-stopper’s career in England appeared all but over back in March of 2020, when the £720k-rated man was found guilty of racially abusing Jonathan Leko, and was subsequently handed an eight-game ban by the FA.

Following this incident, the ‘keeper made just six first-team appearances for the Whites over the remainder of the club’s 2019/20 campaign as well as 2020/21, before Orta shipped the shot-stopper out to Elche last summer.

As such, considering his advancing years, Illan Meslier’s now undisputed role as Jesse Marsch’s first-choice goalkeeper and Casilla’s extremely hefty weekly wage, it is clear for all to see that the Leeds sporting director must finally axe the player Oscar Mario dubbed a “mistake” and “nothing short of a liability” this summer.

AND in other news: Huge boost: Leeds now handed big injury lift ahead of Bees, supporters surely buzzing

Liverpool have been linked with Paris Saint Germain striker Kylian Mbappe for some time now, and now a new update has emerged in the French media that the club could yet again be showing interest in the star.

What’s the latest?

According to French news outlet L’Equipe (via Sport Witness), Liverpool have ‘entered the dance’ to sign Mbappe this summer.

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The report suggests that with Sadio Mane, Bobby Firmino and Mohamed Salah all out of contract in June 2023, Liverpool are looking at their options to find sufficient replacements if they do not sign new contracts ahead of their contracted exit.

The Frenchman is valued at a mighty £144m by Transfermarkt but is out of contract this summer, and the report states that Liverpool is the third club to have potential interest in signing the forward.

He’s better than Haaland

Premier League title-chasing rivals Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Erling Haaland this week and there would be no better response by the powers at Anfield if they could acquire the services of one of the only young forwards that can compete with the Borussia Dortmund striker’s goal contributions.

In 44 appearances this season Mbappe who was hailed the “golden boy” by teammate Neymar, has put up astonishing numbers for his Ligue 1  club with 35 goals scored and an impressive 24 assists in all competitions.

The talented PSG star has guided his team to another league title and by scoring six important Champions League goals saw his team compete with Real Madrid but unfortunately his game-winning goal in Paris and a second strike at the Bernabeu were not enough to secure progression against the now finalists.

When you compare these achievements to Haaland this season, the Bundesliga forward has scored almost as many goals as games played with 28 goals in 29 appearances and eight assists, and although playing fewer games than Mbappe he almost caught him up for goal contributions per minute with a goal or assist every 63.8 minutes. However, his position competitor just clinches it by scoring or assisting every 63.2 minutes.

There is a lot of debate on who is better out of the pair, and if Liverpool were able to bring Mbappe to the Premier League next season it would not only be a huge coup for Jurgen Klopp but would be a real test for the pair to go head-to-head in the title race and domestic competitions.

With that being said, the Merseyside club are extremely unlikely to match the wage demands that other clubs interested are likely to offer with a strict and uncompromising wage structure built by FSG that has reportedly seen players like Salah stuck in a stalemate during contract negotiations currently.

AND in other news: Time to go: Klopp must brutally axe Liverpool flop who loses the ball every 6.3 mins

Wolves are plotting a bid for 19-year-old Argentinian sensation, Carlos Alcaraz, as Bruno Lage plans a summer rebuild at the club.

What’s the word?

That’s according to Spanish outlet Marca, who claims that Wolves are one of the many sides that are chasing the Racing Club youngster, alongside Juventus, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur.

A release clause of €20m (£17m) is reportedly in the 19-year-old’s contract and this could tempt a range of clubs to make a bid.

The next Lautaro Martinez?

With the news that Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves might be on his way out of the club following links to Barcelona, replacements will be needed ahead of next season.

Alcaraz looks like he has an excellent future ahead of him in the game. With five goals and two assists already this season for Racing Club, he is establishing himself at such a young age.

Despite playing in a different position, these early performances have led many, including journalist Kostas Lianos to claim that Alcaraz could be the “next Lautaro Martinez.”

Martinez started off at Racing Club before making the move to Europe and the striker is now in major demand having suitably impressed at Inter Milan

Alcaraz, with youth behind him, might well get the chance to push further forward as time progresses, and signing him would be a shrewd move for Lage.

Of course, the inexperienced tag might be a detrimental factor, but if the move works out, they could have a real diamond on their hands, and one that could net them a significant profit in the future.

Martinez cost Inter Milan €20m (£17m) and he is now valued at £63m, proving that branching out to South America is a resourceful way to conduct transfer business.

It could well be an exciting time ahead for the Wolves faithful.

AND in other news, Forget Neto: Lage must now unleash Wolves £26k-p/w “top player” who’s “got everything”

The Daily Mail journalist Mike Keegan has revealed that Glasgow Rangers will ‘defy’ the UEFA ban and sing the National Anthem at Ibrox this evening.

The Lowdown: UEFA ban

As per Keegan, UEFA have turned down requests from British clubs to play the National Anthem ahead of games in European competition this week, to pay their respects following the passing of Her Majesty The Queen.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s team were among those who asked for the Anthem to be played, as they prepare to face Napoli in Glasgow.

The Latest: Rangers will ‘defy’ ban

Taking to Twitter in an update after the original news, Keegan has now revealed that the Gers will ‘defy’ the ban set by UEFA, and sing the National Anthem after a period of silence in memory of the Queen:

“It’s my understanding that Rangers will defy the UEFA ban and sing the National Anthem after the period of silence tomorrow night in memory of the Queen ahead of their match with Napoli at Ibrox.”

The Verdict: Right call

It is the right call for the Light Blues to sing the National Anthem in order to pay their respects to the Queen properly, in the first game that they will play after her passing, after all professional football matches in Great Britain were postponed over the weekend.

Singing the Anthem should give the players and supporters a huge uplift, not only offering a once in a lifetime moment of poignancy for all in attendance but also lifting the atmosphere on a special night for their home opener.

Nonetheless, Van Bronckhorst will be looking for a reaction after they were thrashed 4-0 by Ajax on match-day one, and singing the National Anthem should only bring positivity in and around Ibrox.

Leicester City will hold internal talks regarding the future of Brendan Rodgers as manager, according to Fabrizio Romano.   

The Lowdown: Six defeats in a row

The Foxes fell to yet another Premier League defeat on Saturday evening, this time against Tottenham. Rodgers’ side took the lead early on and looked promising in spells, but Heung-min Son’s second half hat-trick ensured a heavy 6-2 defeat.

Their sixth successive top-flight reverse leaves Leicester rock bottom of the Premier League heading into the international break, and it looks as if the walls could be closing in on the 49-year-old.

The Latest: Romano’s update

Speaking to CaughtOffside in a story shared on Sunday morning, Romano had his say on Rodgers’ future at the King Power Stadium, claiming that there will be internal talks ‘in the next hours and days’.

The Italian stated:

“For sure, the situation at Leicester is worrying. Brendan Rodgers’ future will be discussed internally in the next hours and days, no decision yet as of last night.”

The Verdict: Matter of time?

If the club decide to go their separate ways with Rodgers, now could be the perfect time to make that call.

The international break will give Leicester officials an extended period to bring in a potential successor, with Thomas Frank and Sean Dyche two names to have already been mentioned.

It will be interesting to see how this plays out, but it looks as if there could be some important conversations ongoing at the King Power Stadium today.

Aston Villa tried to sign Geoffrey Kondogbia in the final knockings of the summer transfer window, according to Spanish publication MARCA.

The lowdown

Villa made seven signings over the course of the window, spending a total of £63million, according to Transfermarkt.

They strengthened their midfield with deals for Boubacar Kamara (free transfer) and Leander Dendoncker (£13.5million).

Kondogbia, 29, was an unused substitute in Atletico Madrid’s first two La Liga matches, and only played the second half of their last game against Real Sociedad.

The latest

The report states that Aston Villa had long been on the trail of Kondogbia and launched ‘a lightning operation’ to land him at the end of the window.

They still want to sign a midfielder of his profile, despite their deals for Kamara and Dendoncker.

And they spied an opportunity to move for Kondogbia after Diego Simeone overlooked him in the first games of the season.

Unfortunately for Villa, there wasn’t enough time to iron out the issues and complete a deal.

The verdict

Why might Villa still be interested in Kondogbia, despite signing two midfielders?

Well, Kondogbia has played the majority of his football up to this point as a CM, whereas Kamara and Dendoncker are classed as defensive midfielders, so Steven Gerrard may envisage him playing alongside one of the two.

What’s more, Douglas Luiz is out of contract at the end of the season and agreed personal terms with Arsenal during the window, indicating a desire to leave. Kondogbia, then, could potentially be his replacement from 2023 onwards.

Gerrard personally scouted him in last season’s Champions League quarterfinal against Manchester City, as per Birmingham Live, and seems to be a big fan.

Reliable journalist Alan Nixon has backed Nottingham Forest striker Keinan Davis to be the one to ‘make the difference’ in the club’s upcoming Championship play-off final against Huddersfield Town.

The Lowdown: Wembley preparations

Steve Cooper’s side booked their place at Wembley Stadium having defeated Sheffield United 3-2 in a scintillating penalty shootout at the City Ground on Tuesday night, and so will now start preparations for their all-important clash against the Terriers on May 29.

The 24-year-old wasn’t in the starting line-up for the game vs the Blades after returning from injury, but did come on as a substitute at the 75-minute mark to replace fellow forward Sam Surridge, and Nixon believes that Davis could prove to have a huge impact in the looming final.

The Latest: Nixon backs Davis to start

When responding to a fan question on his personal Twitter account asking if he thought Forest could go all the way and gain promotion, Nixon replied:

“Davis needs to start. Would make the difference. Johnson can then move wider. Spence can then go forward and link.”

The Verdict: Instant impact

Despite only making 15 league appearances in the second-tier this season, Davis has still managed to score five goals and provide two assists during that time, as per Transfermarkt, showing just how much of an influence he can have when on the pitch.

Forest defender Steve Cook previously dubbed his teammate an “unsung hero”, so it’s clear to see the admiration that the rest of the squad have for him.

This kind of strong team spirit is exactly what Nottingham are going to need if they want to secure promotion and get the victory over the line against a tough opponent in Huddersfield at the end of the month.

The India captain walked off the field, massaging the back of his neck immediately after sweeping Simon Harmer for four

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Shubman Gill was just three balls into his innings in the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata when he hurt his neck and had to go off the field. He did not come out to bat as India finished their first innings on 189, taking a lead of 30 runs.”Shubman Gill has a neck spasm and is being monitored by the BCCI medical team,” the BCCI said after the first session.India were 75 for 2 when Gill, facing his third delivery, slog-swept Simon Harmer for four over square leg. As he completed the shot and got up, he looked in discomfort, took off his helmet and rubbed the back of his neck. The physio came out and Gill had to retire hurt.Related

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At the end of the day, Gill, wearing a neck brace, was stretchered out of the dressing room and into the players’ ambulance for scans to Woodlands hospital with the team doctor. Since it’s not an external injury, he may not be allowed to bat at his usual No. 4 if he does not spend the required time in the field during South Africa’s innings.”Gill is a very fit guy, he looks after himself very well, so it’s just unfortunate this morning that he woke up with a stiff neck and that carried him into the day, which was crucial for us,” India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel said after the day’s play. “Another sort of partnership with him batting around was going to be needed for us at the time and… just bad timing.”Rishabh Pant replaced Gill at the crease, and India went into lunch at 138 for 4. But the wickets fell in a flurry after the break, with Harmer picking up 4 for 30 and Marco Jansen 3 for 35.Last October, too, Gill had to sit out the Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru because of a stiff neck.

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Com a sorte de conseguir decidir a final da Copa do Brasil no estádio do Morumbi, Dorival Júnior negou que a decisão tenha favoritismo, independente do lado.

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Dorival Júnior representou o Tricolor ao lado de Calleri e Rafinha durante o sorteio. O treinador esteve à frente da conquista da Copa do Brasil sob o comando do Flamengo no último ano e afirmou que ‘as duas esquipes estão bem representadas’ e que serão dois grandes jogos.

– São duas equipes gigantes do futebol brasileiro e mundial. Não tenho dúvidas que teremos dois grandes espetáculos. Os profissionais aqui do nosso lado (jogadores do Flamengo) nós conhecemos muito bem, são muito bem dirigidos pelo Sampaoli. Duas equipes que estão bem representadas neste momento. Eu tenho certeza que teremos espetáculos brilhantes e fazendo jus a uma final de uma competição tão difícil como foi – disse.

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– Os resultados que conseguimos, assim como o Flamengo também, passando por adversários complicadíssimos. Então espero que façamos dois grandes espetáculos e o público, não só presente, mas todos que acompanharem, vejam dois grandes jogos – completou.

Vale destacar que este seria um título inédito para a história do São Paulo. Dorival destacou que, além de uma conquista pessoal, teria muito este peso por ser algo histórico. Mesmo podendo decidir no Morumbi, negou novamente que – para ele -, não existe nenhum favoritismo.

– Acho que muito mais importante do que uma conquista pessoal, seria a conquista de um clube. Para mim, isso tem muito mais valor. Eu tenho uma satisfação muito grande de ter trabalhado no Flamengo, que hoje é a equipe rival da competição. Mas para mim o que vai marcar realmente é a possibilidade de disputar mais uma final. É a minha quarta disputa de Copa do Brasil, mas o principal é que possa satisfazer o clube e que o São Paulo possa fazer a melhor competição possível. Flamengo e São Paulo chegaram por merecimentos neste momento. São grandes equipes, independente de estar jogando no Morumbi ou no Maracanã. Não existe favoritismo – destacou.

Além de Dorival Júnior, Calleri e Rafinha também falaram sobre a decisão. Há 20 anos o São Paulo não chegava em uma final de Copa do Brasil. Este ponto foi destacado pelo camisa 9 tricolor.

– Para nós, é um acontecimento que o clube não tem faz 20 anos, chegar na final da Copa do Brasil. Um titulo inédito, que falta na vitrine do clube. Estar aqui hoje é muito representativo e estamos muito felizes de levar o São Paulo a mais uma final. Temos muita vontade de jogar, sabemos que enfrentaremos um grande clube, mas temos muita vontade de levar a taça para São Paulo e esperamos que esse seja o ano – disse Calleri.

Rafinha, por sua vez, tratou a conquista como ‘responsabilidade’. Para o jogador, também ex-Flamengo, o Tricolor ‘está preparado para tudo’.

– Uma conquista inédita, o título que falta para o clube. Sabemos da responsabilidade. Há muito tempo o São Paulo não chegava em uma final da Copa do Brasil e para nós é um desafio muito grande, enfrentar uma das equipes mais fortes do país, o Flamengo. Mas nossa caminhada foi terrível até aqui e estamos preparados para tudo. Esperamos fazer dois grandes jogos na decisão – completou o veterano.

O jogo de ida, no Rio de Janeiro, acontecerá no dia 17 de setembro. A decisão no Morumbi será no dia 24 de setembro.

* IZABELLA GIANNOLA colaborou sob a supervisão de João Marcos

The GT top three again did the bulk of the scoring, scoring 183 runs among them

Sidharth Monga21-Apr-20251:53

Finch: Gill always looks in total control

Despite losing the last time they batted first, Gujarat Titans (GT) stuck with their tried and tested method of starting calmly, assessing the conditions and minimising risk. The result this time was a total of 198 for 3 on a tricky surface, a total they defended with ease against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to consolidate their lead at the top of the table.Led by Shubman Gill’s 90 off 55, the GT top three again did the bulk of the scoring, scoring 183 runs among them, after the second-slowest powerplay of this IPL for a side not losing a wicket. On a pitch that had just enough to discourage fluent stroke-play, Gill and B Sai Sudharsan relied on rotation of strike and the occasional onslaught. They added 114 for the first wicket before Jos Buttler provided the finishing touches with 41 off 23.There were still doubts if GT had left a few runs out in the middle, but their relentless bowling extracted enough from the pitch to vindicate the batting approach and set up a big win by 39 runs.Assessing the pitchIn their young existence, GT have always played like peak Chennai Super Kings (CSK), trusting their batters to make decisions in the middle and investing in bowlers who reduce the need to take high risks when they are batting. They are the second-slowest team in the powerplay this IPL, but also the quickest overall. Part of it is their top order taking its time and then cashing in later. On the night, it meant no boundary in the first 11 balls, only one aerial shot in the powerplay and just 45 runs when the field was up.Gill, Sai Sudharsan take turns at attackingHe didn’t do much when the field was up, but once he felt he was in, Gill took on the deep fielders immediately after the powerplay. He started with 6 off 11, then used the pace of Harshit Rana to reach 22 off 19 before hitting Moeen Ali for six, four and four in consecutive balls. Again, though, he chose a touch of caution when facing Sunil Narine.1:43

Finch: Venkatesh Iyer’s lack of intent was mesmerising

Sai Sudharsan took the load off him by attacking fellow Tamil Nadu player Varun Chakravarthy and then Harshit, who was getting purchase from the pitch with his offcutters. He even outpaced Gill to the fifty: in 33 balls to Gill’s 34. The orange cap followed soon after.Buttler, Gill carry on hittingSai Sudharsan’s wicket to Andre Russell’s extra bounce would have given KKR hope, but Buttler crushed their joy by hitting three consecutive fours in the same over. Gill now took on the responsibility of attacking the two main spinners, taking 12 and 11 in the 16th and 17th overs. It was a big win for GT that the spinners bowled 11 overs for no wicket and 96 runs without frenetic cricket.Gill missed out on the century as he hit a full toss straight to deep midwicket, but Buttler and Shahrukh Khan made it 85 off the last eight overs.KKR batting continues to misfireKKR rang in the changes in this match hoping for better returns, but they also went in confident chasing anything under 210. This is where the GT way comes in. They might sometimes fall ten or so short of a perfect chase, but they hardly ever were 50 short because they went too hard. Lucknow Super Giants might have put in a perfect chase last game, KKR were far from perfect.Mohammed Siraj started with an unplayable ball to get Rahmanullah Gurbaz: an outswinger that pitched and nipped in to give him no chance. Ajinkya Rahane was the only KKR batter who looked fluent, but Narine and Venkatesh Iyer got stuck at the other end. Narine still managed 17 off 13, but Venkatesh’s 14 off 19 left them needing nothing short of a Russell special.Rahane scored a fifty off 36 balls but a clever Washington Sundar wide ball had him stumped immediately after. Russell started with a four and a six off Washington, but canny spin bowling from Sai Kishore tied him down before Rashid Khan capped off his return to good results with the wicket of Russell. The ask was already in the realms of the impossible by then.Towards the end, Prasidh Krishna extended his lead at the top of the purple cap charts with figures of 4-0-25-2 taking him to 16 wickets.