The series could provide match practice, or serve as an audition, for a couple of back-up players likely to be picked in the Test squad
ESPNcricinfo staff18-Oct-2024 • Updated on 25-Oct-20247:07
What India A squad for Australia tour indicates about Border-Gavaskar Trophy selection
Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead the India A squad on their tour of Australia later this month.Gaikwad, who has begun his Ranji Trophy season with scores of 86, 0 and 145 for Maharashtra, is one of the contenders for the role of reserve opener for India’s five-Test tour of Australia, which will closely follow India A’s tour. That role has gained extra significance with India captain and opener Rohit Sharma set to miss one of the first two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar series for personal reasons.Apart from Gaikwad, the 15-member India A squad also includes two other candidates for that role in Abhimanyu Easwaran, who has been named vice-captain, and Sai Sudharsan.The matches against Australia A could provide match practice, or serve as an audition, for a couple of other back-up players likely to be picked in the Test squad. Devdutt Padikkal, B Indrajith and Ricky Bhui are set to be the middle-order batters in the India A squad; Abishek Porel and Ishan Kishan the wicket-keepers; Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tanush Kotian and Manav Suthar the allrounders; and Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed and Prasidh Krishna, replacing the initially picked Yash Dayal, the fast bowlers.Abhimanyu, 29, has been part of India’s Test squad previously – in Bangladesh in 2022 – and he has been in superb form this domestic season, scoring two hundreds in the Duleep Trophy, another century in the Irani Trophy, and beginning the Ranji Trophy season with a ton for Bengal. Sudharsan, 23, made a first-class hundred for English county Surrey in August, before scoring a century in the Duleep Trophy and a double-hundred in Tamil Nadu’s Ranji Trophy match in Delhi.Having recovered from a hernia, 21-year-old allrounder Reddy made his T20I debut for India against Bangladesh earlier this month and is currently a reserve player in India’s Test squad for the home series against New Zealand. He is seen by India’s selectors as a promising allrounder who could improve with more experience and exposure.India opt for intra-squad warm-upIndia A are scheduled to play Australia A in two four-day matches in Mackay from October 31 to November 3 and in Melbourne from November 7 to 10. They will then play the India squad in a warm-up match in Perth from November 15 to 17 before the first Test against Australia begins on November 22.India have opted for this intra-squad game as their warm-up to the Test rather than a practice match against an Australian domestic side. This is a departure from their preference on their last two tours of Australia. They began the red-ball leg of their 2020-21 tour with a three-day game against Australia A, and played a four-day game against a Cricket Australia XI before their Test series in 2018.19.India A squad for tour of AustraliaRuturaj Gaikwad (capt), Abhimanyu Easwaran (vice-capt), Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan, B Indrajith, Abishek Porel (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Mukesh Kumar, Ricky Bhui, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Manav Suthar, Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed, Tanush Kotian, Prasidh Krishna
Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly agreed a deal to sign a £15m player compared to former Molineux ace Morgan Gibbs-White.
Wolves make left-back Moller Wolfe fourth summer signing
After losing both Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri to Manchester United and Manchester City early in the transfer window, Wolves have slowly been splashing the cash in the transfer market.
The Old Gold have made four new permanent signings for manager Vitor Pereira, one of which being Jørgen Strand Larsen following his successful loan spell at Molineux last season.
The latest addition in the Midlands is David Moller Wolfe, with the left-back costing Wolves £10m from Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar. Talking after signing a five-year deal, Moller Wolfe said:
“I’m so, so happy and so proud to be a part of Wolves, so I’m over the moon right now. I felt incredibly wanted from the second I talked to Domenico [Teti, Wolves director of football] and the second I talked to the coach.
“Obviously, the Premier League is a big, big league, especially also in Norway. It’s the biggest league that people watch, so when a Premier League club came in, and Wolverhampton came in for me, I was extremely keen on joining.”
Incomings
From
Fee
Jorgen Strand Larsen
Celta Vigo
£23m
Fer Lopez
Celta Vigo
£19m
Jhon Arias
Fluminense
£15m
David Moller Wolfe
AZ Alkmaar
£10m
With a new left-back signed, attention is now turning to a right-back after Nelson Semedo departed the club upon the expiry of his contract.
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Sevilla’s Juanlu Sanchez has been the man heavily linked with replacing Semedo under Pereira, and a development has now emerged.
Wolves reach £14.8m agreement to sign Juanlu
According to reports in Spain, Wolves have actually reached an agreement to sign Juanlu from Sevilla. A fee is worth €17m (£14.8m), however, Wolves still have to convince the player of a move to the Premier League. The report adds that Juanlu actually wants to join Serie A giants Napoli and is waiting for them to swoop.
Therefore, despite shaking hands on a near £15m deal with Sevilla, a deal could still prove complicated for Wolves.
Primarily a right-back, Juanlu can actually play further forward when required as a winger or central midfielder.
Players similar to Juanlu
Club
John McGinn
Aston Villa
Adrien Truffert
Bournemouth
Morgan Gibbs-White
Nottingham Forest
Marcos Llorente
Atletico Madrid
Emerson Palmieri
West Ham
Interestingly, as per FBref, the Spaniard has even been compared to attacking midfielder Gibbs-White, who left Wolves for Nottingham Forest back in 2022.
Set to turn 22 later this month, Juanlu is capped at senior level by Spain and turned out in the Champions League with Sevilla last season.
He’s contributed to 14 goals in 74 first-team Sevilla appearances, and by the looks of things, a deal will be one to keep a close eye on following this development.
Brendon McCullum denied that his England side have been found out on spinning pitches, as Pakistan’s captain Shan Masood confirmed he is hoping for another turner in the series decider in Rawalpindi.Pakistan radically overhauled their strategy between the first and second Tests in Multan, making four changes to their side including the addition of three spinners, and deciding to use the same pitch for a second week in a row. The ploy paid off handsomely, with Sajid Khan and Noman Ali sharing 20 wickets to set up a series-levelling 152-run win.England scored 657 in 101 overs in their most recent Test in Rawalpindi two years ago and the venue has generally been more conducive to seam bowlers than spinners since it returned to hosting Tests in 2019. But the PCB’s groundstaff have already started work on the surface ahead of Thursday’s decider, and Masood has requested a “drier” pitch.”I would,” Masood said, when asked directly if he would like to see the ball turn in the third Test. “I don’t know if I’ve seen it turn in Rawalpindi. That’s another issue. You want a side that can win anywhere… We want to get 20 wickets wherever we play, and we want to back that up with the bat.”I don’t think there’s an autumn in Pakistan. There’s a summer that transitions into a winter, so we’re still hoping that the sun can play its part and the wicket can be on the drier side… The groundsmen are already there. They’re working on a Test-match pitch and we’ll try to create a good Test wicket where both teams can pick up 20 wickets.”Related
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Masood spoke ahead of the first Test about his desire for Pakistan to play on pitches which brought their seamers into play, but the decision to rest Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah from the final two Tests suggests a green-top is unlikely. McCullum, England’s coach, predicted that the surface will be “the antithesis of the green seamer” for the decider.”I actually don’t mind,” McCullum said. “That’s one of the great aspects of playing cricket all around the world, right? You’re challenged in different conditions and home teams should have home benefit. I like that about the game. We said right at the outset that we’ll try to adapt to whatever conditions we come up against.”We were very realistic about how difficult this challenge would be and that there could be some extreme conditions confronting us at some stage. Winning the first Test probably hastened that process, but we have no complaints so far. We were outplayed in this game. We’ll see what Rawalpindi’s got to offer and we’ll try and adapt accordingly.”Masood said that Pakistan’s challenge is to learn how to take 20 wickets at each of their home venues. “I don’t think we can go to a strategy where we go, ‘Oh, we have to have a spinning wicket everywhere,'” he said. “You have to know the characteristics of your ground and your soil to be a good Test team… It’s not an overnight process.”Shan Masood greets the fans across the railings after Pakistan’s win•Getty Images
McCullum, however, is anticipating “a little bit more rough” in Rawalpindi that England encountered two years ago, and said that Rehan Ahmed could “potentially” come into the mix for selection if that proves to be the case: “We’ll have a look around it, come up with our tactics and see what’s going to be required to give ourselves the best chance of nabbing the series win.”England’s 152-run defeat in the second Test in Multan was their fifth loss out of seven on the subcontinent this year, after their 4-1 loss in India. With spinners playing a significant role in all five of those Tests, McCullum was asked whether he felt as though his side had been found out on turning pitches.”Maybe. I don’t know,” he said. “If we had won the toss and then got a few more runs, would the result have been different? I don’t know. It’s hard to make that assessment. But I know these guys play spin very well. Yes, we’ve been beaten a few times, but we weren’t the only team to go to India and get beaten by India in spinning conditions.”And we’ve got a pretty good record here [in Pakistan]. Even that Test match we won in India, that was probably the most extreme of the spinning conditions. I don’t know: we’ll find out. I certainly don’t mind if it spins in the next one. I think we’ve got the artillery to be able to handle it, but we’ll find out.”McCullum also defended their aggressive approach with the bat during the second Test. “We saw in this Test match that so many wickets fell to people trying to hang in there. It was those that were prepared to be brave enough to sweep, reverse-sweep, put the opposition under pressure, who were actually able to score runs. And in a low-scoring contest, those runs proved valuable.”
A Rangers player who was “big” under Barry Ferguson has now reached an agreement to join another club, according to their sporting director.
Gers manager Russell Martin was left hugely unimpressed after Saturday’s 1-1 draw away to Motherwell, during which the hosts managed more shots despite seeing far less of the ball: “Some of them have to drop their ego, I’ll look at us tactically and accept my responsibility in it. But today, it’s not really tactical, it’s a mentality problem, and we got more than what we deserved actually.”
TalkSPORT presenter Jeff Stelling has since accused Martin of going over the same script he did during his time in charge at Southampton last season: “Listen to this. Russell Martin, and I quote, ‘there was no aggression, no courage, no intensity, I saw self-preservation on the pitch. If you don’t want to run and fight, we have a big problem’.
“Now that wasn’t yesterday…that was October 2024, when his Southampton side had lost against Bournemouth. “So this is almost a little speech that he’s got there when his team don’t perform.”
It feels like Martin wouldn’t be unhappy to see certain players leave Rangers this summer, and an exit update has now emerged regarding one member of the squad.
Club reach agreement to sign "big" Rangers player
According to a fresh claim Sports Digitale [via Sport Witness], Besiktas sporting director Serdal Adali claims Rangers left-back Ridvan Yilmaz has reached an agreement to re-join the club. This comes after Sabah [via Sport Witness] reported earlier in the day that they have made contact over the signing of the Turk this summer.
The Gers are thought to be demanding £4.3m for his services, although a loan move is the Turkish club’s preferred option, with the defender open to leaving Ibrox before the end of the transfer window.
Yilmaz departing this summer makes complete sense, considering he isn’t part of Martin’s plans, despite Ferguson talking highly of him earlier this year when he was manager.
“He’s played in a position which is pretty foreign to him. He’s played right back for us. His natural position is left back. But he’s one player I can rely on. He doesn’t moan. I’ve asked him to play different positions. He’s become a big player. I like his attitude. His attitude has always been first class.”
Yilmaz wasn’t part of the matchday squad against Motherwell over the weekend, and it is hard to see his situation changing as the season goes on, so he needs to leave Rangers.
Appearances
77
Goals
2
Assists
6
Ideally, the Gers would receive a fee for him, however, using those funds to go towards new signings between now and the end of the window. A loan exit is the next-best option.
The PCB has taken strong exception to the post, saying that Fakhar has brought the game in Pakistan into disrepute
Danyal Rasool15-Oct-2024
Fakhar Zaman is likely to receive a penalty for his comments in support of Babar Azam•Associated Press
Babar Azam’s dropping from the Pakistan squad has seen Fakhar Zaman entangled in a dispute with the PCB, with the cricket board issuing him a show-cause notice for a social media post. After news of Babar’s omission from Pakistan’s squad for the second and third Test broke, Fakhar took to X (formerly Twitter) before the PCB had officially announced the squad.He described the development as “concerning” saying “sidelining arguably the best batter Pakistan has ever produced” risked sending a “deeply negative message across the board”. He called on the PCB to “safeguard” players rather than “undermining them”.The PCB has taken strong exception to the post, telling ESPNcricinfo the batter had been issued a show-cause notice for bringing the game in Pakistan into disrepute. They have alleged that as a centrally contracted player, Fakhar had a responsibility not to make such comments against his employer in public. They are understood to be disappointed Fakhar did not raise any complaints privately.
ESPNcricinfo understands Fakhar has not responded to the notice, which was only issued yesterday. The penalty for the alleged code of conduct breach will depend on the response, and whether he accepts the charge. As of now, there has been no further comment from Fakhar, and the post remains up on X.The PCB has described Babar’s departure from the squad for the remainder of the series as a rest ahead of white-ball series in Australia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. In context, though, that becomes trickier to justify given the importance of this series – which Pakistan are 1-0 down in, and the fact that Babar did not ask for a rest, and was willing to play the ongoing Test. He has been out of form in Test cricket for the best part of two years, having failed to score a half-century in the last 18 innings.
It’s already been a very busy summer transfer window for Arsenal, but the spending spree appears set to continue.
On Friday, Noni Madueke was unveiled as the club’s latest new recruit, arriving from Chelsea for a reported fee of £52m.
He is the club’s fourth signing of the summer, after Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martín Zubimendi and Christian Nørgaard, while most are forecasting that Viktor Gyökeres and Cristhian Mosquera will soon follow.
Nevertheless, as Mikel Arteta targets the Premier League title, he is far from done there, with the Gunners seemingly set to make a move for another “exceptional” talent.
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As the table below documents, Madueke became the seventh player in just seven years to join Arsenal from fierce London rivals Chelsea.
Players Arsenal have signed from Chelsea (2019-2025)
Players
Window joined
Fee
Noni Madueke
Summer 2025
£52m
Kepa Arrizabalaga
Summer 2025
£5m
Raheem Sterling
Summer 2024
Loan
Kai Havertz
Summer 2023
£65m
Jorginho
Winter 2023
£12m
Willian
Summer 2020
Free
David Luiz
Summer 2019
£8m
All information courtesy of Transfermarkt
The general weariness from Gooners when it comes signing Chelsea cast-off explains some of the apathy towards this this deal, but Sam Dean of the Telegraph believes Madueke will be an excellent addition to Arteta’s forward options.
Now though, Mark Brus of Caught Offside is reporting that Arsenal have opened talks with RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons’ representatives, adding that the Dutchman is ‘available’ for £52m, ahead of a potential swoop for the player.
The 22-year-old only made his move to die Roten Bullen from Paris Saint-Germain permanent in January, costing around £43m, but a report by Yvonne Gabriel of German newspaper BILD claims he wants to leave, after Leipzig failed to qualify for any European competition, prioritising a move to the Premier League.
So, could he become the eighth Netherlands international to represent Arsenal, linking up with Jurriën Timber, while following in the footsteps of Robin van Persie, Giovanni van Bronckhorst, Marc Overmars, Dennis Bergkamp and others?
How Xavi Simons would improve Arsenal
Simons has been in the spotlight for a very long time, despite still being just 22 years old, very much aptly described as a wonderkid.
He spent time in the academies of Barcelona and PSG, but his real breakthrough came at PSV Eindhoven in the 2022/23 season, registering 22 goals and 11 assists for the Eredivisie giants, winning the KNVB Beker and Johan Cruyff Schaal.
Given his form, PSG enacted a buy-back clause worth just £5m, although he only ever made 11 senior appearances for les Rouge-et-Bleu across two spells, loaned out to Leipzig, before being sold for a massive profit earlier this year, as already mentioned.
In Eastern Germany, Simons has certainly caught the eye, scoring 21 goals and accumulating 23 assists in 76 appearances, including netting ten times in the Bundesliga last season.
Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund labelled him an “exceptional player”, while Sultan Babajide of Breaking the Lines asserts that he is ‘destined for the top’, able to operate both centrally and out-wide, given that he is ‘brilliant between the lines’.
Netherlands'XaviSimonscelebrates scoring their third goal
Well, Simon Collings of the Evening Standard believes that Arsenal need a creative midfielder who can ‘shoulder the burden’ so heavily placed on chief playmaker Martin Ødegaard, and Simons certainly appears to fit the bill.
But, would the Holland international really be a more exciting signing than Madueke?
Let’s compare the duo.
Xavi Simons vs Noni Madueke 2024/25 comparison (league only)
Statistics
Simons
Madueke
Appearances
25
32
Minutes
2,157
2,047
Goals
10
7
Assists
7
4
Shots
33
57
Shots on target %
69.7%
56.14%
Chances created
50
31
Big chances created
12
6
Big chances missed
2
14
Take-on success %
37.1%
49.5%
Touches
1700
1077
Average Sofascore Rating
7.58
7.03
Statistics courtesy of Transfermarkt, SofaScore and Squawka
As the table outlines, while Madueke’s statistics are impressive, especially when it comes to shots and dribbling, it’s Simons who comes out on top across the board.
Xavi Simons celebrates
The Dutchman’s numbers when it came to shooting accuracy, chances created, and touches are all exponentially higher, underlining what he could bring.
Bart Vlietstra of the Guardian notes that Simons has always been a ‘precocious’ talent, and that there has always been ‘something irresistible about him’, while his recent ‘outstanding’ form suggests he is ready to take the next step.
Thus, if Arsenal can convince him to swap Saxony for North London, he could be the man to fire them to glory.
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Um dos movimentos mais naturais do futebol são os clubes receberem contatos de empresários oferecendo atletas. E no Corinthians isso tem acontecido muito, principalmente após a confirmação da lesão no menisco do meia Renato Augusto.
Há representantes que já faziam contato com a direção corintiana antes mesmo do problema físico do camisa 8, mas ofereciam atletas que atuam pelo centro do gramado por saberem que o Timão já estava em busca de uma alternativa para situações de ausência do seu principal articulador. No entanto, depois que Renato sofreu a contusão, o celular do presidente Duílio Monteiro Alves e o gerente de futebol Alessandro Nunes têm tocado com mais frequência.
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Ainda assim, todos os nomes apresentados até o momento à cúpula corintiana não foram levados para frente. A ideia de quem comanda o clube alvinegro é somente contratar uma alternativa para Renato Augusto em duas situações: oportunidade de mercado com um atleta de qualidade técnica incontestável dentro de um custo-benefício que se enquadrem nos padrões corintianos ou um jovem promissor que sinaliza um ótimo potencial de retorno financeiro no futuro, além de agregar tecnicamente no presente.
A diretoria do Timão vai seguir monitorando o mercado, principalmente o externo, onde entende que conseguirá encontrar alternativas que agreguem mais ao nível técnico da equipe. A janela de transferências para movimentações no Brasil tem duração até a próxima quarta-feiras (20), mas a opinião do estafe corintiano é que não há opções qualificadas à disposição no território brasileiro no momento.
O Corinthians não se opõe em conversar com empresários, preza pelas boas relações, mas tem sido objetivo nas respostas de avaliações. Além disso, tanto no cenário interno, quanto no externo, o Timão possui ótimas relações com intermediários que têm ajudado o clube em alguns monitoramentos e negociações com atletas nos últimos anos.
As Russell Martin looks to add the finishing touches on his summer overhaul, one Glasgow Rangers star is reportedly on the verge of finalising his departure away from the club.
Rangers' summer overhaul so far
It’s been all change at Ibrox so far this summer. The Gers first welcomed new owners in the 49ers, then instantly solved their managerial problem by hiring Martin. And ever since, it’s been one fresh face after another. As things stand, the Scottish giants have welcomed as many as six reinforcements this summer, with five of those coming from English football.
Of course, it should come as no surprise that Rangers have been quick to get as much business done as possible, with their Champions League qualifier fast approaching.
The Gers will square off against Panathinaikos on July 22, before the second leg takes place eight days later in a crucial week for all involved at Ibrox. With just seven days to get his side in shape for that all-important first-leg, Martin may yet welcome more fresh faces to finalise his squad ahead of his debut campaign in Scotland.
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Names such as Crystal Palace’s Jesurun Rak-Sakyi have threatened to steal the headlines in the last week or so and he would certainly follow the trend of talents arriving from English football. But before then, Rangers’ focus may need to shift towards the exit door, amid reports that one player could be heading for a summer departure.
Ridvan Yilmaz agrees Rangers exit
According to Turkish outlet Fanatik, Ridvan Yilmaz has now agreed to leave Rangers and a deal to join Besiktas is on the verge of being finalised. The left-back has been linked with a move away for some time and now finally looks set to rejoin his former club ahead of next season.
It’s been a mixed spell for the Turkish defender, who missed large parts of last season through injury as new arrival Jefte took hold of his starting spot in Scotland. Whether he would have regained that place under Martin this season is now a question that the Gers may never have an answer for, as Besiktas make their move.
Former interim manager Barry Ferguson was certainly a fan of Yilmaz, however, having told reporters towards the end of last season: “He’s played in a position which is pretty foreign to him. He’s played right back for us. His natural position is left back.
“But he’s one player I can rely on. He doesn’t moan. I’ve asked him to play different positions. He’s become a big player. I like his attitude. His attitude has always been first class. It’s now about him being fully fit for the rest of the season. Because I think if he plays more games, I think he can get better and better.”
Zlatan Ibrahimović is a player who had a huge impact in a short space of time at Manchester United, capturing the hearts of the fanbase as a result.
The Swede joined the club on a free transfer from PSG back in the summer of 2016, subsequently handing the Red Devils the needed talisman they craved.
He managed to register 28 goals in his 46 appearances during his debut campaign, including four in the EFL Cup as he helped the club claim the trophy with a win over Southampton at Wembley.
However, a serious knee injury massively halted his progress at Old Trafford, only managing a total of seven outings throughout his second year at the club – before leaving on a free in June 2018.
Seven years on from his departure, boss Ruben Amorim has the opportunity to land his own version of the striker this summer in an attempt to rise up the Premier League table throughout 2025/26.
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Alexander Isak has been a player at the heart of one of the biggest transfer sagas this summer, with United themselves making an enquiry to land the Newcastle United star.
However, such an approach was rapidly dismissed, with the player himself holding out for a move to Liverpool after their opening offer of £120m was rejected last week.
Despite the failure to land the Swede, Amorim could be about to make a move to land RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko, according to The Standard’s latest update.
They claim that the Red Devils are preparing an offer for the Slovenian international, after Newcastle had their £69m offer rejected over the weekend.
The Standard also states that the player himself could still be keen on a move to Old Trafford this summer, despite their lack of European football ahead of next season.
Why United’s latest target could be Amorim’s own Ibrahimovic
There are very few players in the modern game who can compare to Zlatan, with the legendary forward possessing a unique playstyle – not to mention his confidence off the field.
AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic
The 43-year-old was a player who was an aerially dominant option, but also capable of scoring the spectacular, as seen by the stupendous goal catalogue he’s produced during his career.
Moments of magic are what made him the player he was at Old Trafford, with his effort against Sunderland showcasing his ability to create an opportunity out of nothing.
His height, at 6”5, was a huge problem for multiple backlines in England’s top-flight, perfectly fitting the mould of what’s needed for a striker leading the line for the Red Devils.
Very few players have been able to replicate such levels since his departure, but that could all be about to change at Old Trafford in the coming weeks, with a move for the RB Leipzig talisman.
RB Leipzig's BenjaminSeskocelebrates their second goal scored by Lukas Klostermann
Sesko, who sits at a staggering 6”5, possesses a very similar frame to Zlatan, also being aerially dominant, like the Swede, as seen by his tally of 2.6 aerials won per 90 last season.
The Slovenian, who’s been labelled “phenomenal” by analyst Antonio Mango, also scored 21 goals in 2024/25, often producing a sensational strike, as seen by his long-range effort against Bayern Munich.
His excellence in attacking areas is further showcased in his tally of 1.5 dribbles completed per 90, having the all-round talent to impress in the air or on the ground when needed.
Ultimately, his record of goals last season is the biggest sign of a good player, with Amorim’s side desperately needing a new forward who can produce the goods if they are to improve on their dismal 2024/25.
Games played
33
Goals scored
13
Shots on target per game
1.2
Goals scored per 90
0.5
Dribbles completed
55%
Aerials won
57%
Duels won
5.1
Sesko has all the tools needed to thrive in the current first-team squad, able to develop further under the manager’s guidance, given his tender age of just 22 years.
If he can build on his recent displays in Germany at Old Trafford, he would be a phenomenal buy, despite the fee, potentially being Amorim’s own version of former fan favourite Ibrahimović.
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