Former England seamer seeking game-time ahead of Hundred stint with London Spirit
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Jade Dernbach has joined Derbyshire on a short-term loan from Surrey for the rest of the T20 Blast after slipping down the pecking order at The Oval.Dernbach, 35, played 58 limited-overs internationals for England between 2011 and 2014, and captained Surrey in the Blast in 2018 and 2019 but has struggled with injuries over the last two years. While Surrey are missing the Currans on England duty, and Liam Plunkett and James Taylor through injury, they have backed 23-year-old Gus Atkinson as their first-choice death bowler in recent weeks ahead of Dernbach.Dernbach did not play a first-team game in 2020 and has played only twice in this season’s Blast, conceding 40 runs in the three overs he has bowled. He is due to play for London Spirit in the Hundred later this month and will see the loan as a chance to get match-ready after so little game time.Derbyshire need to win all four of their remaining fixtures to have a realistic chance of qualifying for the quarter-finals, and have been suffering an injury crisis that has reduced them to their bare bones.Seamers Sam Conners, Dustin Melton and Nick Potts are all injured, while Nils Priestley and Ben Aitchison are both returning from recent knocks, and allrounders Anuj Dal, Alex Hughes and middle-order batter Wayne Madsen are also out. Conor McKerr has played seven group games on loan but has been recalled by Surrey, meaning that Dernbach has made the same journey up to the East Midlands.Dominic Cork, Derbyshire’s T20 coach, said: “Jade’s experience in Twenty20 cricket speaks for itself, and he will give us a different option with the ball. Our young bowlers have performed brilliantly so far, and George Scrimshaw and Fynn Hudson-Prentice will be able to learn even more working with a seasoned pro in Jade.”With the injuries we have in the squad and Conor returning down South, Jade will come straight into our squad to face Worcestershire and I’d like to thank Alec Stewart and Surrey for working with us to arrange this loan.”
Virgil van Dijk fended off questions linking him with Real Madrid as the saga over his Liverpool contract rumbles on.
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The Liverpool centre-back was taken aback when a journalist asked him whether he would stay at Anfield beyond this season. "What a direct question," Van Dijk replied. The journalist wasn't done though, quickly following up by telling the 33-year-old that Real Madrid are looking for defenders owing to injuries to Eder Militao and David Alaba.
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"Are they? Really? But they have [Antonio] Rudiger there," Van Dijk replied.
"As I already said, my full focus is on the next game against Man City and that’s it."
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Van Dijk has been allowed to enter the final 12 months of his Liverpool deal but according to the Reds' ex-CEO Peter Moore, the club is "working feverishly" to get an extension done. Losing the Dutch international would be a big blow to Arne Slot given his talent and experience, providing the steel in defence that helped yield Premier League and Champions League success under Jurgen Klopp.
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The former Southampton defender doesn't appear too concerned over his contract saga. After helping Liverpool beat Real Madrid 2-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday, his focus is now on Sunday's game against Manchester City.
A Ponte Preta encarou o Náutico na tarde deste sábado, no Moisés Lucarelli, em Campinas, em duelo válido pela 30ª rodada do Brasileirão Série B. Enquanto a Macaca queria sair do Z4, o Timbu buscava voltar para o pelotão de cima da tabela. E o Alvirrubro levou a melhor. De virada, a equipe venceu por 3 a 2.
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PRESSÃO DA PONTE!
Jogando em casa, a Ponte Preta reencontrou a sua torcida. Com isso, iniciou na pressão. Nos minutos iniciais, Richard aproveitou duas chances e quase abriu o placar. Contudo, Camutanga defendeu.
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O Náutico ficou mais recuado e se fechou diante das investidas da Ponte Preta. Dessa forma, chegou em sua primeira finalização aos 17. De fora da área, Djavan bateu. O goleiro Ivan apareceu para salvar a Macaca. Na sequência, Jean Carlos cobrou, e Rafael Ribeiro mandou no travessão dos mandantes.
NA FRENTE!
O marcador não ficou zerado por muito tempo. Aos 33, Marcos Júnior balançou as redes do Moisés Lucarelli. Camutanga cortou um cruzamento da Ponte, mas a bola foi nos pés do camisa 15, que dominou na entrada da área. O volante, então, mandou rasteiro para o fundo das redes.
PRESSÃO E EMPATE!
A felicidade dos anfitriões não durou por muito tempo. Aos 36, Jailson tentou e quase deixou tudo igual. Contudo, três minutos depois, Caio Dantas não desperdiçou. O atacante aproveitou erro de André Luiz e tocou de canhota, por cima do gol. Tudo igual no placar.
QUASE!!!!!
A partida seguiu bastante disputada, dessa vez com a Ponte Preta tentando virar. Aos 44, Moisés chutou de fora da área, enganou Anderson e quase entrou. Logo depois, Rodrigão mandou na trave. Um minuto após, o atacante cabeceou e não deu chances para Anderson, que não evitou o tento da Macaca. VOLTA MOVIMENTADA!
Logo no começo do segundo tempo, as duas equipes não deram sossego e continuaram a pressão. Dessa forma, no primeiro lance da segunda etapa, Rodrigão mandou rente à trave.
TUDO IGUAL NOVAMENTE…
Aos 5, Murillo igualou para o Náutico. O equatoriano aproveitou passe de Jean Carlos, que contou com um desvio de Caio Dantas. O atacante ainda tocou na saída de Ivan. 2 a 2 no Moisés Lucarelli.
VIRADA!
O jogo ficou mais truncado, com as duas equipes criando pouco. Contudo, o Náutico conseguiu a virada. Aos 21, depois de um escanteio cobrado por Jean Carlos, Rafael Ribeiro subiu mais alo que todos e mandou uma cabeçada, sem chance para o goleiro Ivan.
CORRENDO ATRÁS DO PREJUÍZO!
A Ponte Preta, que tomou a virada, correu atrás do prejuízo. Aos 36, a Macaca teve uma boa chance de deixar tudo na igualdade. Na jogada, Moisés esbarrou no goleiro Anderson, que tirou com o pé, em mais uma boa defesa da equipe alvirrubra.
PRESSÃO FINAL…
O Náutico chegou com pressão no final da etapa. Aos 45, Jean Carlos teve chance de fazer o quarto gol da equipe. No entanto, Fábio evitou o tento com um carrinho. A resposta veio na sequência, com João Veras. O goleiro Anderson afastou. Rafael, no último minuto, chegou com uma bomba, que foi para fora.
FICHA TÉCNICA Ponte Preta 2 x 1 Náutico Local: Moisés Lucarelli, em Campinas (SP) Data e hora: 16/10/2021 – às 16h (de Brasília) Árbitro: Jefferson Ferreira de Moraes (GO) Assistentes: Cristhian Passos Sorence (GO) e Hugo Savio Xavier Correa (GO) Cartões amarelos: Camutanga, Matheus Jesus e Anderson (Náutico) Cartões vermelhos: – Gols: Marcos Júnior, aos 32’/1ºT (1-0); Caio Dantas, aos 39’/1ºT (1-1); Rodrigão, aos 46’/1ºT (2-1); Murillo, aos 5’/2ºT (2-2); Rafael Ribeiro, aos 21’/2ºT (2-3)
PONTE PRETA (Técnico: Gilson Kleina) Ivan; Kevin, Fábio Sanches, Rayan e Rafael Santos; André Luiz (Yago, aos 16’/2ºT), Marcos Júnior (Matheus Anjos, aos 25’/2ºT) e Léo Naldi (Camilo, aos 36’/2ºT); Richard (Iago, 16’/2ºT), Rodrigão (João Veras, aos 35’/2ºT) e Moisés.
NÁUTICO (Técnico: Hélio dos Anjos)
Anderson; Hereda, Rafael Ribeiro, Camutanga (Yago, aos 18’/2ºT) e Júnior Tavares; Djavan (Matheus Trindade, aos 17’/2ºT), Matheus Jesus (Marciel, aos 26’/2ºT) e Jean Carlos; Jailson (Giovanny, aos 32’/2ºT), Caio Dantas e Murillo (Álvaro, aos 32’/2ºT).
West Brom have hijacked another Championship club's move for a 25-year-old defender and a medical is now imminent, according to an exciting update from reliable journalist Gianluca Di Marzio.
West Brom transfer news
The Baggies are preparing for their opening game of the 2024/25 season this weekend, with a trip to Queens Park Rangers kicking off their campaign on Saturday lunchtime. Carlos Corberan's men will again be hoping to finish in the playoff positions, at worst, with automatic promotion the primary aim.
For that to happen, some more new signings will be needed before the summer transfer window reaches its conclusion, and a number of players have been linked with switches to the Hawthorns in recent times. One such figure is midfielder Besard Sabovic, with a formal offer already made for the 26-year-old.
Meanwhile, Standard Liege and Northern Ireland youngster Isaac Price has been touted as an exciting long-term option for West Brom, as he potentially looks to seal a return to England this summer. He moved to Belgium from Everton last year, having spent 12 years in the youth system at Goodison Park before deciding a move abroad was best for his development.
Leicester City attacker Thomas Cannon is also being looked at by the Baggies, according to recent claims, with the 21-year-old unlikely to earn regular playing time for the Foxes, following their return to the Premier League. A loan move looks most likely, allowing him a year to hone his skills elsewhere.
West Brom hijack move for 25-year-old
According to Sky Italy's Di Marzio, West Brom are now set to pip QPR for the free signing of left-back Gianluca Frabotta, having hijacked the Championship rival's move for him, adding an extra edge to their weekend clash.
The 25-year-old is expected to undergo a medical in London on Tuesday, sealing a 3-year move from Juventus and strengthening the Baggies' left-back options in the process. His contract is ready to sign on the dotted line and his agent has also travelled to complete the deal, while Juve will keep a 20 per cent sell-on clause in his contract.
It looks as though the Baggies have won the race to sign the Italian, in what could be an exciting piece of business for Corberan. Frabotta is at an ideal age to come in and hit the ground running, possessing enough experience but also still having plenty of years ahead of him in his career.
He has made 18 appearances for Juventus despite spending most of his career on various loans, which says a lot about his pedigree, and he has also been capped for Italy at four different youth age groups at international level.
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The fact that West Brom are beating another Championship team to the left-back's services makes it all the more sweet, and the hope is that he comes straight in as a key squad player, providing much-needed depth in his position at the same time.
أعلن النادي الأهلي عن ضم أولى الصفقات الشتوية لتدعيم فريق الكرة للقلعة الحمراء خلال شهر يناير الجاري.
ويسعى مسؤولو الأهلي لإبرام عدد من الصفقات خلال يناير الجاري، من أجل دعم فريق الكرة استعدادًا لخوض العديد من الاستحقاقات المحلية والقارية والعالمية خلال الفترة المقبلة، خاصة في ظل تراجع النتائج والأداء.
ونشر الحساب الرسمي لـ قناة “الأهلي” عبر موقع التواصل الاجتماعي “X”: “أولى صفقات الأهلي الشتوية، مصطفى العش أهلاوي”.
وكان “بطولات” قد كشف عن توصل الأهلي لاتفاق نهائي مع مسؤولي زد للحصول على خدمات مصطفى العش على سبيل الإعارة حتى نهاية الموسم.
يذكر، أن مصطفى العش قدم أداءً متميزًا مع فريق زد خلال الموسم الجاري، مما لفت انتباه مسؤولي الأهلي للتعاقد معه.
ويحتل الأهلي المركز الثاني في جدول ترتيب الدوري المصري ولديه 19 نقطة، جمعها من الفوز في 5 لقاءات والتعادل بـ4 مواجهات دون تلقي أي هزيمة.
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The PFA Young Player of the Year award has been given to the best up-and-coming player in the Premier League. Nominees used to be no older than 23 at the start of the season, but this has recently been changed to players who are 21 or under as of the 1st of July immediately preceding the start of the season.
This award has shone a light on the emerging talents in English football since its establishment in 1974, and rewards those who have made notable progress in the game.
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Here, we take you on a tour through the last 20 or so years of this esteemed award, with a detailed look at every winner since 2014…
Year
Player
Club
2023/24
Cole Palmer
Chelsea
2022/23
Bukayo Saka
Arsenal
2021/22
Phil Foden
Manchester City
2020/21
Phil Foden
Manchester City
2019/20
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool
2018/19
Raheem Sterling
Manchester City
2017/18
Leroy Sané
Manchester City
2016/17
Dele Alli
Tottenham Hotspur
2015/16
Dele Alli
Tottenham Hotspur
2014/15
Harry Kane
Tottenham Hotspur
2013/14
Eden Hazard
Chelsea
2012/13
Gareth Bale
Tottenham Hotspur
2011/12
Kyle Walker
Tottenham Hotspur
2010/11
Jack Wilshere
Arsenal
2009/10
James Milner
Aston Villa
2008/09
Ashley Young
Aston Villa
2007/08
Cesc Fàbregas
Arsenal
2006/07
Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United
2005/06
Wayne Rooney
Manchester United
2004/05
Wayne Rooney
Manchester United
2003/04
Scott Parker
Charlton Athletic
2002/03
Jermaine Jenas
Newcastle United
2001/02
Craig Bellamy
Newcastle United
2000/01
Steven Gerrard
Liverpool
Eden Hazard 2013/14
Eden Hazard really caught the eye in the 2013/14 season at Chelsea. His efforts helped the Blues reach the semi-finals of the Champions League and a third-place finish in the Premier League.
His individual skill was evident when he won the FWA Footballer of the Year award and the PFA Young Player of the Year title after recording an incredible 14 goals and 7 assists in the Premier League alone.
Harry Kane 2014/15
Harry Kane became Tottenham Hotspur's most productive player in the 2014/15 campaign, displaying his deadly scoring ability.
With 21 goals in 34 games, Kane's breakthrough season saw him rank as the Premier League's second-highest scorer. Tottenham finished the league in fifth place thanks to his finishing and he helped them reach the final of the League Cup.
As well as being crowned the PFA Young Player of the Year, he was also included in the PFA Team of the Year.
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ByStephan Georgiou May 26, 2025 Dele Alli 2015/16 winner
Dele Alli made his debut in the Premier League as one of English football's most promising young players in the 2015/16 campaign. He made an immediate impression after joining Tottenham Hotspur from MK Dons, adjusting to the demands of the Premier League with ease as he scored ten goals and provided nine assists, which saw the Lilywhites finish in third place.
His outstanding efforts brought him great recognition, which culminated in the PFA Young Player of the Year accolade and a place in the PFA Team of the Year.
Dele Alli 2016/17 winner
Throughout the 2016/17 campaign, Alli demonstrated his remarkable skill, reaffirming his place as one of the Premier League's most potent midfield players. He was now an established key player in Tottenham Hotspur's title challenge, scoring 18 goals and providing eight assists in the Premier League.
Alli's most memorable performance occurred in January 2017 when he ignited Spurs' title challenge and ended Chelsea's 13-game winning streak with an incredible brace. His excellent play also earned him the PFA Young Player of the Year award for a second consecutive year, becoming just the fourth player in history to win back-to-back gongs.
Leroy Sané 2017/18
Leroy Sané became a star for Manchester City in the 2017/18 campaign, displaying his lightning-fast speed, superb dribbling abilities and clinical finishing. He was crucial to City's record-breaking season under manager Pep Guardiola, as they recorded a Premier League record of 100 points.
Individually, he had a record of 10 goals and 15 assists in the Premier League.
Raheem Sterling 2018/19
Raheem Sterling reached new heights in the 2018/19 season, becoming one of the Premier League's most productive attackers and a vital component for Manchester City. His services were crucial as the Citizens won the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Premier League in an unprecedented domestic treble.
Tallying an incredible 17 goals and nine assists in the Premier League, he received a great deal of praise and credit, which saw him pick up the PFA Young Player of the Year title.
Trent Alexander-Arnold 2019/20 winner
Trent Alexander-Arnold stood out as a notable performer for Liverpool in the 2019/20 campaign, displaying his remarkable passing and pinpoint crossing, which saw him tally an incredible 13 assists in the Premier League alone as the Reds lifted the title.
He received a lot of praise for his exceptional performances, which led to him winning the PFA Young Player of the Year title and securing a place in the PFA Team of the Year.
Phil Foden 2020/21
One of Manchester City's greatest talents, Phil Foden showed his versatility, inventiveness and maturity beyond his years in the 2020/21 campaign. Despite fierce competition for minutes in City's all-star team, Foden took advantage of his opportunity with style, contributing significantly with nine goals and five assists in the Premier League as they lifted the title.
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ByLuke Randall Aug 20, 2024 Phil Foden 2021/22
Foden continued his rise to prominence in the 2021/22 campaign, solidifying his place as one of Manchester City's most important players and one of the best young stars of English football. He was instrumental in City's pursuit of silverware on several fronts, lifting the Premier League title for a second successive year with nine goals and five assists.
He also won the Premier League's Young Player of the Season and the PFA Young Player of the Year awards back-to-back. Additionally, Foden was nominated for PFA Players' Player of the Year and the 2022 Ballon d'Or.
Bukayo Saka 2022/23
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka
Bukayo Saka resumed his explosive ascent to prominence in the 2022/23 campaign, establishing himself as one of Arsenal's most promising players.
The Englishman received accolades from commentators, teammates and fans alike for his poise under duress and maturity despite his youth. And it was clear to see why, as he scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists in the Premier League. Among his notable performances was his brace against Manchester United in the Premier League which saw Arsenal top the league at the halfway stage.
As well as the PFA Young Player of the Year award, he also scooped up Arsenal's Player of the Season award.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are the favourites to win the London derby against his side on Sunday evening.
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Tottenham Hotspur have been in terrible form over the last month or so with Ange Postecoglou's side winning only twice since the start of November. Chelsea, on the other hand, have been great this season and sit pretty in second place in the Premier League standings. However, Maresca has claimed that Tottenham will hold the upper hand when Chelsea travel to north London on Sunday.
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Speaking to the media, Maresca said: "First of all, the fans are going to be there, no doubt. And second, we are not favourite, absolutely not. They are playing European competition, like us, we are there. But not because we are second in the table, we are favourite, absolutely not."
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Chelsea are being touted as potential Premier League title rivals for Liverpool after their strong start to the season, similar to Tottenham at the start of 2023-24 before they eventually faltered and failed to even finish in the top four. Maresca has claimed that they are not looking at Spurs' collapse as they prepare for the rest of the season.
He said: "I don’t think we need Ange’s experience or Tottenham’s experience to understand things can change quick. Every season in football, in England, in Spain, in Italy, every country, things can change quick."
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After taking on Tottenham, Chelsea will return to Conference League action on Thursday with a trip to Kazakhstan to face Astana.
The match ended before lunch on the second day, with Junaid Siddique’s 43 the best individual batting effort
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Sunzamul Islam had a match haul of 10 for 33•Walton
Sunzamul Islam’s record-breaking 10 for 33 and Player-of-the-Match Taijul Islam’s eight wickets sent Barisal Division crashing to an innings-and-nine-run defeat before lunch on the second day of their National Cricket League match against Rajshahi Division in Savar on Tuesday. Barisal were bowled out for 82 and 60, after electing to bat first, while Rajshahi managed to put up 151 in their only hit as they went on to record their first win of the season.Stat highlights Barisal’s match aggregate of 142 runs is the lowest for a team in a match in Bangladesh’s first-class history. The record had stood in the name of BCB Academy, who had scored a total of 167 runs against the visiting Zimbabweans in 2009. In the Bangladesh domestic circuit, Chittagong Division’s 180 against Rajshahi in 2011 was the previous lowest. Sunzamul’s 10 for 33 is the most economical haul of ten or more wickets in Bangladesh’s first-class history, topping the earlier mark by Ruyel Miah of Sylhet Division, from two seasons ago – Miah had 13 for 65 against Chittagong.Barisal’s collapse on the second morning – they began the day on 23 for 1 and got to 53 for 2 – was dramatic, as they lost their last eight wickets for only seven runs in 10.3 overs. The wickets were shared between Sunzamul and Taijul – the former taking 6 for 15, to go with his 4 for 18 in the first innings, and the latter picking up 4 for 23 for a match haul of 8 for 62.Despite the ten-for, Sunzamul didn’t get the match award as Taijul’s 37 from 42 balls – from No. 10 – in a moderate batting effort by his team made a difference to the outcome of the game.The day started with Sunzamul removing nightwatchman Kamrul Islam Rabbi in the ninth over of the morning. At that stage, Barisal looked set to catch up with Rajshahi’s 69-run lead, but then Sunzamul bowled Moinul Islam Sohel for 28, and that triggered the slide. Captain Fazle Rabbi, Salman Hossain, Sohag Gazi and Tanvir Islam all fell to Sunzamul, and Taijul accounted for the rest.In their batting innings, Rajshahi were well served by Tanzid Hasan, the opener, and Junaid Siddique, the No. 3 batsman, apart from Taijul. Hasan scored a run-a-ball 36 with five fours and a six, while Siddique hit 43 in close to two-and-a-half hours – that was the best individual score in the match. Gazi picked up 6 for 65, his first five-wicket haul in three seasons.
O São Caetano segue buscando seu processo de recuperação. Sob nova direção, o clube parece caminhar nos trilhos e, dessa maneira, o Azulão tem atingido feitos importantes e colhe frutos que até outro dia pareciam bem longe da realidade do clube.
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Dessa vez, o time do ABC Paulista eliminou o XV de Piracicaba na decisão por pênaltis e avançou para a semifinal da Copa Paulista. Após empate heroico aos 50 minutos da etapa final.
Um dos segredos para que essa reformulação seja positiva, é a mescla no elenco, o clube buscou muitos jogadores novos e manteve alguns experientes. Um dos grandes nomes dessa nova geração, é o goleiro Arthur Rosseto.
O arqueiro, que fez sua formação na Chapecoense e já fez parte do elenco profissional do clube catarinense, festejou a classificação e falou um pouco do trabalho bem feito que tem sido realizado no São Caetano. Confira:
Empate no final da partida, classificação nos pênaltis e o Azulão presente entre as quatro melhores equipes da Copa Paulista. Como define esse momento?
– É um momento incrível para todos nós. Mais uma vez definimos uma classificação de forma heroica, nos últimos minutos. É uma sensação indescritível a fase que estamos passando.
O que a equipe precisa evoluir para chegar a final e, consequentemente, buscar o título da competição?
– A evolução é constante no dia a dia. Precisamos trabalhar bem a parte mental, controlar nossas emoções. Importante manter a cabeça tranquila para as próximas decisões, cuidar da saúde mental e buscar uma recuperação física eficaz. Tecnicamente, temos elenco e totais condições de chegar à final e buscar o título.
A gigante camisa do Azulão tem pesado a favor nesses momentos decisivos do Campeonato?
– Com certeza. Apesar das turbulências recentes, a camisa do São Caetano é pesada, uma das gigantes do país. É um clube que já chegou na final da Libertadores. Não pode ser surpresa o clube chegar em uma semifinal de Copa Paulista.
Despite having Vladimir Coufal at the club, a loyal servant who joined the club in 2020, West Ham United seem keen to acquire another right-sided full-back this summer, to replace the 31-year-old Czech Republic international.
One man on their list is Manchester United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka, however, talks seem to be on hold currently as United also look to strengthen in the right-back department, before allowing Wan-Bissaka to leave the club.
Vladimir Coufal.
However, West Ham won't just sit around waiting, as they start eyeing other potential options, looking to complete their new-look backline, already adding Max Kilman from Wolves, and looking to add another central defender alongside a right back.
West Ham transfer news
According to reports from the Telegraph, West Ham are eyeing a move for Newcastle defender, Kieran Trippier. As the Premier League is set to kick off next week, the Hammers are looking to move quickly in acquiring a new right back for their squad.
However, the reports state West Ham are yet to receive an answer on Trippier's availability, amid interest from Saudi Arabia for the 33-year-old right back.
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Trippier made 39 appearances in all competitions last season for Newcastle, scoring one goal, providing 11 assists, and contributing to 11 clean sheets in his 3,079 minutes played, often wearing the captain's armband too.
Trippier vs Wan-Bissaka comparison
Wan-Bissaka, who seems to have been the Hammers' number one target at right-back this summer, made 30 appearances for United in all competitions, providing three assists, and contributing to five clean sheets in his 2,411 minutes played.
The 26-year-old defender is often lauded for his defensive abilities, receiving the nickname "spider" due to his long legs and lunged tackles. Some – including Tottenham's James Maddison – have even said he is the best 1v1 defender in the Premier League.
Trippier vs Wan-Bissaka vs Coufal comparison
Stats (per 90 mins)
Trippier
Wan-Bissaka
Coufal
Assists
0.40
0.10
0.20
Progressive Carries
1.37
1.52
1.95
Progressive Passes
6.33
3.89
3.42
Passes Attempted
85.9
49.8
47.8
Key Passes
2.62
0.61
0.95
Tackles
2.30
2.12
1.84
Blocks
1.65
1.46
1.41
Interceptions
0.97
2.07
1.24
Aerials Won
1.25
1.06
1.15
Stats taken from FBref
These metrics show the huge improvement Trippier would make at West Ham by replacing Coufal, and shows just why Eddie Howe has praised Trippier as "incredible" in the past.
Having a player like the Englishman at right-back adds creativity to the side, averaging 2.62 key passes in the league last season, and averaging 2.39 key passes per 90 in the last 365 days, which ranks in the top 3% for full-backs on on the continent for this metric.
This, combined with the 6.33 progressive passes per 90, and nearly double the number of passes attempted per 90 with 85.9 per 90, compared to the 47.8 of Coufal and 49.8 of Wan-Bissaka, shows his involvement levels in the game, and how he aids build up and chance creation for his team.
All of this, without losing the defensive actions, as Trippier completes 2.30 tackles per 90, 1.65 blocks per 90, and wins 1.25 aerials per 90, beating both Wan-Bissaka and Coufal in these metrics, despite also having such prominent roles in the attacking phase.
The main drawback on a move for Trippier is that he is even older than Coufal at 33-years-old, and would therefore be another short-term move, whereas a move for Wan-Bissaka (26-years-old) would prove a longer-term buy, and could be a cornerstone in that West Ham side for the present and future.
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