أعلن الاتحاد الإسباني لكرة القدم مواجهات كأس السوبر الإسباني الجديد 2026 والذي سيقام في مدينة جدة بالمملكة العربية السعودية.
ويستضف ملعب “الإنماء” مباريات نصف النهائي والنهائي لبطولة كأس السوبر الإسباني، في استمرار للشراكة الاستراتيجية بين السعودية والاتحاد الإسباني.
وأصدر الاتحاد الإسباني، بيانًا رسميًا بمواعيد بطولة كأس السوبر، والذي سيقام خلال شهر يناير المقبل من العام الجديد. مواعيد مباريات كأس السوبر الإسباني بالسعودية
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نصف النهائي: ريال مدريد ضد أتلتيكو مدريد، الخميس الموافق 8 يناير 2026 في تمام الساعة العاشرة مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة والحادية عشر بتوقيت مكة المكرمة.
مباراة النهائي ستقام مساء يوم الأحد الموافق 11 يناير 2026 في تمام الساعة العاشرة مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة والحادية عشر بتوقيت مكة المكرمة.
ويستعد عشاق ومشجعو ريال مدريد لمواجهة ثأرية أمام أتلتيكو مدريد في نصف النهائي، بعد الخسارة التي لحقت بالفريق بخماسية مقابل هدفين، في المباراة التي جمعتهما ضمن منافسات الدوري الإسباني.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix stole the show with braces as Al-Nassr put five past Al-Riyadh in a thumping Saudi Pro League win. The hosts barely needed to break sweat before tearing Al-Riyadh apart on Saturday night at Al-Awwal Park. Jorge Jesus' men fresh from thrashing Istiklol 5-0 in the AFC Champions League, carried that ruthless edge into the Saudi Pro League, and Felix set the tone within minutes.
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Nassr dominant
Just six minutes were on the clock when Kingsley Coman darted down the left flank and whipped in a wicked low cross. Felix, calm as ice, stroked the ball past the keeper to break the deadlock. Al-Riyadh looked shell-shocked, struggling to find rhythm as Al-Nassr bossed possession. And when the visitors tried to play out from the back, disaster struck. A wayward pass dropped straight into Coman’s path just past the centre circle. The Frenchman didn’t hesitate. He sprinted forward with devastating pace before slotting the ball past the onrushing goalkeeper. From a gift-wrapped error to a world-class finish, Coman made it 2-0, and the home crowd erupted.
By now, Al-Nassr smelled blood. Felix, buzzing with confidence, slid a delicious through ball that cut Al-Riyadh’s defence to ribbons. Waiting on the other end was Cristiano Ronaldo. One touch, one strike, and one inevitable roar: 3-0. With half-time looming, Al-Riyadh already looked like a side praying for the whistle.
Any hopes of a fightback evaporated almost instantly after the restart. Within three minutes, Ronaldo turned provider with a delicate chipped pass over the top. Felix latched on to the ball, controlled, and dispatched with ruthless composure. It was his second of the evening and Al-Nassr’s fourth. The Felix-Ronaldo double act was pulling Al-Riyadh apart.
Against the run of play, Al-Riyadh finally had something to cheer. Teddy Okou swung in a pinpoint cross from the right, and Mamadou Sylla rose above his marker to glance a header beyond the goalkeeper. It was 4-1, and for a brief moment the away side thought they had a way back. But the joy lasted barely a heartbeat, because the hosts weren’t finished.
The final nail was hammered in on the 76th minute. A drop-ball situation led to Felix launching a direct pass toward Coman, who cushioned it with elegance before squaring across goal. Ronaldo was waiting, unmarked and hungry, and smashed it home with trademark ruthlessness. That made it his 29th goal of the calendar year, a staggering tally for a man many thought was winding down.
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MVP: Joao Felix steals Ronaldo's thunder
While Ronaldo’s brace naturally drew headlines, Felix was the heartbeat of the performance. Two goals, one assist, and countless moments of flair marked him out as the clear MVP. Once derided as a misfit at Chelsea, Felix is relishing his rebirth in Riyadh, where his chemistry with Ronaldo looks frightening.
The loser: Mane frustrated
Not everyone in yellow had a night to remember. Sadio Mane, usually so clinical, endured a frustrating evening. The Senegalese forward found himself in promising positions but lacked composure when it mattered most. His wastefulness was masked by the brilliance of Ronaldo and Felix, but the fans will expect sharper edges from him going forward.
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This emphatic 5-1 triumph marked Al-Nassr’s fourth consecutive league win, keeping their perfect start intact as they chase down Saudi Pro League glory. Attention now swings to the King Cup of Champions, with Jeddah arriving on Tuesday. Momentum is firmly with Al-Nassr, who will aim to carry this five-star swagger into knockout football.
Last weekend’s opening Premier League match of the season for Arsenal was a struggle.
Mikel Arteta’s men were hardly free-flowing in pre-season and that was in evidence at Old Trafford as they laboured to a 1-0 victory.
Alas, the Gunners did win and secured three points that built a platform for an incredible 5-0 win over Leeds United on Saturday evening.
Arsenal were perhaps a little slow to get going on the goals front but they eventually burst into life on a day of many positives for the north Londoners.
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Let’s be honest, there was only going to be one result here this weekend. Before the game had got underway a certain Eberechi Eze was announced to the Emirates Stadium faithful as an Arsenal player.
The saga was remarkable. Eze was on the verge of signing for rivals Tottenham Hotspur only for a call between Arteta and the England international on Wednesday paved the way for an incredible hijack.
The Gunners board came together and within hours they had a deal agreed with Crystal Palace.
Once of Hale End, it marks a stunning return to the Arsenal and the thought of the 27-year-old playing in this attack is mouthwatering.
Speaking of which, it was a day of joy for Viktor Gyokeres. Last weekend, he was grilled, he was the scapegoat for an underwhelming performance away in Manchester.
In all honesty, it wasn’t his fault. Arsenal struggled to create and Gyokeres was left isolated. Well, he hit back at the critics superbly on Saturday, scoring twice.
While the Swede’s second was a well taken penalty, his first goal in a competitive match for the Gunners was an excellent one. Riccardo Calafiori, who picked up two assists on the day, pinged the ball in behind for the forward to run onto.
Gyokeres found possession in his favoured left channel, burst into the penalty area and then tucked the ball home at the near post.
For Arsenal’s big marquee signing, it was the perfect response to last weekend, but he wasn’t the only to find form.
Bukayo Saka found the net in explosive fashion while Jurrien Timber, making his first start of the campaign, bagged twice.
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So, it’s all rosy as far as the Gunners are concerned, but for a player who failed to get on the pitch, it was not an ideal day.
Arsenal star will suffer after Madueke and Eze arrivals
On Saturday, there weren’t too many surprises as far as the team sheet was concerned but it was eye-catching to see that Noni Madueke started on the left hand side of the pitch.
With Eze having also now signed, the competition for places in that area is likely to be fierce.
Madueke did not score or assist on his first start for the Gunners but it was a productive first outing, notably registering two key passes, attempting five crosses and winning half of his duels, via Sofascore.
There will be better performances to come from the summer arrival but it was perhaps a landmark day for Gabriel Martinelli.
A week ago, the £48m-rated Brazilian was given the nod and like Gyokeres, became a scapegoat for the sluggish performance that played out.
Minutes played
60
Touches
14
Accurate passes
3/5 (60%)
Shots
1
Key passes
1
Successful dribbles
0/1
Crosses
0
Possession lost
7x
Times fouled
1
Fans have seemingly run out of patience and on today’s evidence, you’d now be hard pressed to consider Martinelli a regular starter again.
In 2024/25, he started 25 of the 33 Premier League games he featured in, scoring eight times in the process. That’s a handy tally but it’s not the elite level Arteta requires to win the league.
Leandro Trossard received a pay increase in midweek but the Belgian is in a similar boat. He’s a tremendous squad player but you are unlikely to get an elite level of performance out of him on a consistent basis.
Madueke is still getting up to speed but on a day where he made his first start and Eze signed, it was damning that firstly, Martinelli wasn’t selected to start, and secondly, that he didn’t feature off the bench.
What’s more damning is that Arsenal picked up injuries too. Yet, with Martin Odegaard and Saka going off, the Brazil international was nowhere to be seen. Ethan Nwaneri and the remarkably talented 15-year-old that is Max Dowman were both preferred.
A great day for Arsenal it certainly was, but Martinelli should be fearing for his place in the side now moving forward.
Four players from the Test squad in Australia have rejoined the T20I squad
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Mohammed Shami hasn’t played for India since November 2023•AFP/Getty Images
Fast bowler Mohammed Shami has finally made a comeback to the India squad with his selection for the five T20Is against England starting on January 22 in Kolkata. He returns after last playing for India in the ODI World Cup final in November 2023, after which he had ankle surgery and also suffered from knee-related niggles.The T20I squad, led by Suryakumar Yadav, was picked by the selectors on Saturday but they are yet to announce India’s ODI squad for the three matches against England in February as well as the provisional 15 for the Champions Trophy, the deadline for which is January 12.Jasprit Bumrah was not among the 15 for the T20Is against England, with uncertainty still prevailing over the nature of the injury that prevented him from bowling in Australia’s second innings of the fifth Test in Sydney.Rishabh Pant, who was India’s preferred wicketkeeper at the 2024 T20 World Cup and in two of the three T20Is in Sri Lanka in July last year, was not part of the squad; he was likely rested along with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill after playing the Test series in Australia. Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel are the two wicketkeepers for the T20Is against England. Batting allrounder Riyan Parag was not available because he is recovering from a shoulder injury.ESPNcricinfo Ltd
From the 15 that won a T20I series 3-1 in South Africa last November, the selectors have left out Ramandeep Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal and Vijaykumar Vyshak. They have been replaced by Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Dhruv Jurel, and Washington Sundar – all of whom missed that series because they were part of India’s Test tour of Australia – as well as Shami.Since returning to domestic cricket in November 2024, Shami played all nine of Bengal’s T20 matches in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, taking 11 wickets with an economy rate of 7.85. He played only three of Bengal’s seven 50-over games in the following Vijay Hazare Trophy though, with five wickets at an average of 25.80. During this period, there was constant speculation over whether Shami would be passed fit to join the India Test squad in Australia but that did not happen due to a recurring swelling in his knee.Axar Patel was named vice-captain of the T20I squad in the BCCI media release. The two previous T20I squad announcements, for the series at home against Bangladesh and in South Africa, did not specify a vice-captain. Gill was the previous deputy when India played the T20I series in Sri Lanka in July.India host England for five T20Is in Kolkata, Chennai, Rajkot, Pune and Mumbai between January 22 and February 2, followed by three ODIs in Nagpur (February 6), Cuttack (February 9) and Ahmedabad (February 12). Those are the only ODIs India will play before the Champions Trophy begins on February 19; they only played three ODIs in 2024, in Sri Lanka last August.India’s T20I squad for England seriesSuryakumar Yadav (capt), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel (vice-capt), Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy, Washington Sundar
Grant Bradburn has been fired as Glamorgan’s head coach with immediate effect, following a recent charge of misconduct by the independent Cricket Regulator.Bradburn, 58, was referred to the regulator by the club after receiving allegations of inappropriate behaviour. In a press release, they said they were “confident a fair and transparent process has been followed in this case”.Glamorgan have a “zero-tolerance policy towards discriminatory behaviour of any kind”, the club added.Having completed their own internal investigation, Glamorgan said it was clear Bradburn’s position was untenable and the club is now providing the appropriate support to those affected.”At Glamorgan we put the well-being of our people first and are providing support for those affected,” Mark Rhydderch-Roberts, the club chair, said.”We’re incredibly proud of our track record in terms of making sure everyone who is involved with the club feel they are respected, belong and are treated fairly.”Bradburn had been in charge at Glamorgan for a solitary season, in which time he oversaw the club’s victory in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup, in a rain-shortened final at Trent Bridge in September. The club also finished sixth in both the second division of the County Championship, and in the T20 Blast South Group.He had joined Glamorgan in January on a three-year deal, after a brief tenure as Pakistan men’s head coach. He had initially joined the PCB as an assistant coach in 2018 before becoming head of high-performance coaching in 2020.
Mesmo tendo um compromisso no meio do caminho pelo Campeonato Brasileiro, o Athletico-PR indica, em seu planejamento, que as atenções estão voltadas de maneira mais intensa para o confronto da próxima terça-feira (23), pela Libertadores, diante do Atlético-MG.
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No próximo sábado (20), contra o Bragantino, a tendência é que o técnico Paulo Turra poupe alguns jogadores que acumulam sequência mais pesada de compromissos em 2023, tentando, assim, dosar o desgaste de suas peças e evitar problemas de lesões mais complexas.
Dentro dos nomes à disposição do treinador do Athletico e diante do contexto, o único jogador que tem boas chances de figurar entre os titulares é o zagueiro Pedro Henrique.
Entretanto, o trabalho de ‘proteção’ em relação a quais seriam os nomes a serem preservados para o compromisso marcado para às 18h30 (de Brasília), em Bragança Paulista, tem sido muito bem feito no Furacão. Ao ponto, aliás, das informações darem conta de que somente no dia da partida, algumas horas antes do confronto.
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Após sentir dores musculares no Atletiba da rodada anterior, Pedro não foi utilizado no confronto de meio de semana, pela Copa do Brasil, mesmo sem apresentar um quadro clínico de lesão em exames posteriores. Dessa forma, a tendência é que ele vá para o jogo no interior do estado de São Paulo.
Neste momento, o Furacão ocupa a quinta colocação com 12 pontos ganhos, estando apenas a três do atual ponteiro da competição, o Botafogo.
As Nottingham Forest prepare for a first European campaign since 1995/96, will they make any more signings before the transfer window slams shut on 1 September?
So far, Brazilian duo Igor Jesus and Jair Cunha have arrived from Botafogo, Angus Gunn will be the new back-up goalkeeper and Dan Ndoye has joined from Bologna, the winger costing a reported fee of £35m.
However, having sold Anthony Elanga to Newcastle for £55m, Nuno Espírito Santo will still want to add attacking talent to his squad this month, so do the Garibaldi Reds lead the chase to sign a highly-rated young talent?
Nottingham Forest's pursuit of a new winger
As Forest search for a new wide-attacker, it was reported by David Ornstein of The Athletic earlier this week that they’d had a £35m bid rejected by Ipswich Town for Omari Hutchinson.
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The England under-21 international only made his move to Portman Road permanent from Chelsea 12 months ago, costing a reported £22m, so the Tractor Boys are demanding a higher fee.
With Brentford also interested, seeking a replacement for Bryan Mbeumo, journalist Graeme Bailey believes that a possible transfer tug-of-war could see Hutchinson move for in excess of £40m.
Thus, as Forest turn their attention to other targets, Football Insider’s Keith Wyness reports that they are in a ‘stronger position’ to sign James McAtee from Manchester City, valued at around £30m by the Sky Blues.
The report notes that a £25m bid was rejected earlier this summer, although Wyness believes a higher offer should see the deal finalised, with Pep Guardiola keen to move him on this summer.
Jordan Campbell of The Athletic notes that it is ‘expected’ that McAtee will be on the move this summer following a lack of first-team opportunities at the Etihad, so could he soon swap Man City for the City Ground?
What James McAtee would bring to Nottingham Forest
McAtee joined Manchester City at the age of 11, making his senior debut against Wycombe Wanderers in an EFL Cup tie four years ago.
Manchester City's James McAtee in action withTottenhamHotspur's Radu Dragusin,TottenhamHotspur's CristianRomeroandTottenhamHotspur's Rodrigo Bentancur
He first truly caught the eye during a two-season loan spell at Sheffield United, making 75 appearances for the Blades, including 30 in the Premier League, scoring 14 goals and registering eight assists.
Jacek Kulig of Football Talent Scout was certainly impressed, labelling him a “top talent”, adding that he is a “highly technical… advanced playmaker”, who possesses “electric pace” and “exceptional” creativity.
He then returned to Man City for the 2024/25 campaign, with manager Pep Guardiola noting that the youngster is “intelligent”, but used him very infrequently, with the table below documenting his frustrating year.
Appearances
27
Minutes
936
Starts
9
Goals
7
Apps 15 mins or fewer
10
PL starts
3
UCL starts
Zero
Times unused substitute
25
As the table outlines, despite scoring seven goals in all competitions, including bagging an FA Cup hat-trick against Salford City, McAtee started just nine times all year, allowed to represent England at the under-21 Euros in Slovakia earlier this summer, rather than being involved at the Club World Cup.
Thus, back in January, James Ducker of the Telegraph reported that the ‘frustrated’ McAtee was pushing for a move to Bayer Leverkusen, only for Guardiola to refuse to sanction a sale, but surely the 22-year-old will move on this month.
The key question for Nottingham Forest supporters remains: would McAtee be a better signing than Hutchinson?
Well, let’s compare the duo to answer that question.
Appearances
75
82
Minutes
4,316
5,167
Goals
14
14
Assists
8
8
All statistics below are on a per-90 basis:
Expected goals
0.23
0.15
Expected assists
0.18
0.16
Progressive passes
3.29
3.01
Progressive carries
3.34
4.58
Goal-creating actions
0.31
0.32
Chances created
1.3
1.1
Big chances created
10
13
Big chances missed
4
6
Take-on success %
41.4%
39.8%
Touches
37
44
Worth stating first and foremost that the two timeframes chosen see both players spending the first season at a Championship club who were promoted, before representing the same side as they endured a miserable relegation from the Premier League, making the comparison as fair as possible.
Former Sheffield United loanee James McAtee.
With that in mind, remarkably, the pair scored the exact same number of goals and registered exactly the same number of assists, with Hutchinson doing so in around 850 more minutes on the pitch.
Their statistics are generally similar across the board when it comes to underlying metrics too, with McAtee coming out on top for progressive passes and chances created, while Hutchinson is the superior dribbler.
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Given Sheffield United’s style of play, McAtee saw seven fewer touches per game, thereby afforded fewer opportunities to show his quality, making his number all the more impressive.
Thus, if a deal for Hutchinson becomes prohibitively expensive, the out-of-favour Man City youngster would surely be an excellent addition for Forest.
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Nottingham Forest are targeting attacking reinforcements
Excitement at Arsenal football club is at an all-time high during the Mikel Arteta reign, with their actions on and off the pitch fueling the expectations of the fanbase.
Eberechi Eze was confirmed as the Gunners’ latest addition on Saturday afternoon, joining the side in a £67.5m deal from Premier League rivals Crystal Palace.
His tally of 16 combined goals and assists in England’s top-flight adds a new dimension to the side’s attack, subsequently being able to operate in a number ten role, or off the left-hand side of the frontline.
The 27-year-old, who’s a boyhood Arsenal fan, was presented to the fans before the 5-0 triumph over Leeds at the Emirates – with their superb showing catapulting the side to the top of the table.
However, with less than a week remaining in the summer window, the manager is still targeting added reinforcements to the squad, leading to numerous names being mentioned with a move in recent days.
Arsenal’s hunt to land added reinforcements after Eze
Despite the move to land Eze over the last week, another attacker has appeared on their radar, with Rodrygo once again being touted with a move to join Arsenal this summer.
It was reported recently that the Gunners’ hierarchy were set for a meeting with the Brazilian’s representatives, with Real Madrid open to allowing the 24-year-old to depart on a permanent or temporary basis.
Real Madrid's Rodrygo looks on
However, the winger isn’t the only player currently on their radar, with Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie another player they’re making a move for ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline.
According to one insider, the Gunners are big admirers of the Ecuadorian, with Arteta already holding talks with the player over a switch to North London this summer.
It’s also been reported that any move could hinge on Jakub Kiwior’s pending move to join Porto, with a £52m transfer fee being mooted for the star Leverkusen at present.
Why Arsenal’s £52m target would be a better signing than Eze
A move for Eze has injected a newfound sense of optimism within the Arsenal fanbase, which is understandable given his big-money transfer fee – making him the third most-expensive player in their history.
Such a deal has been sweetened, especially after the Gunners clinched his signature despite huge interest from North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur before his move to the Emirates.
However, he will have a huge amount of expectations to live up to given the fee, but there’s no denying that the England international possesses a lot of top-level quality.
A transfer for Hincapie could arguably be a better addition this summer, offering needed cover in the centre-back and left-back departments – with the latter being a problem position for Arteta.
The likes of Oleksandr Zinchenko, Kieran Tierney and Riccardo Calafiori have all tried to fill the void, but have massively struggled with injuries over the past couple of campaigns.
Calafiori has started both of the Gunners’ two Premier League games to date, even scoring the winner against Manchester United – often popping up at key moments.
A deal for Hincapie would offer an immediate and long-term solution to Arteta’s biggest problem in the defensive department, with the 23-year-old already racking up over 160 appearances for Leverkusen since his move to the German side back in 2021.
His underlying stats from the Bundesliga last campaign highlight the talent he possesses in and out of possession – potentially being an excellent pickup despite the £52m price tag.
He ranked in the 95th percentile for passes completed last season (88%), whilst falling into the 85th percentile for progressive passes per 90 (5.1) – demonstrating the talent he possesses in finding teammates in attacking areas.
Piero Hincapie’s stats for Leverkusen in the Bundesliga (2024/25)
Statistics (per 90)
Tally
Games played
32
Goals & assists
4
Pass accuracy
88%
Progressive passes
5.1
Passes into the final third
5.4
Carries into the final third
1.6
Progressive carries
1.8
Tackles won
1.4
Aerials won
2.2
Aerial success rate
60%
Stats via FBref
Such numbers could prove to be perfect for Eze, potentially handing the Englishman the tools to be a success during his debut year in the Gunners’ first team.
He also ranked in the 95th percentile for carries into the final third per 90 (1.6) – able to make overlapping runs if needed, offering an added creative threat in key areas to Arteta’s side.
However, Hincapie was just as impressive out of possession, winning 1.4 tackles per 90 and achieving a 60% aerial success rate – tallies which could further bolster the club’s defence, which has been the best in the Premier League in each of the last two seasons.
Whilst £52m may appear to be a hefty sum for the youngster, it’s one that can finally put an end to the club’s hunt for a consistent starter on the left-hand side of the backline.
If he can transfer his numbers from the Bundesliga to the Premier League, Hincapie would be a phenomenal pickup and one that could prove to be more important than Eze in the Gunners’ hunt for Premier League glory.
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The sensational international would be an excellent addition to the Arsenal squad following Eze’s arrival.
Crystal Palace are now looking to sign a £25m centre-back, who is viewed as a ready-made replacement for Marc Guehi, with the captain still expected to sign for Liverpool.
Guehi left fuming after deadline day Liverpool move falls through
Guehi was expected to complete a move to Anfield on deadline day, but the deal fell through, as Palace were unable to bring a suitable replacement through the door in the summer, despite tabling a club-record £37m bid for Inter Milan’s Yann Bisseck.
It has since emerged that the Englishman has been left fuming with the move not going through, despite doing everything right by continuing to honour his contract and play for the Eagles amid widespread speculation over his future.
With less than one year remaining on his contract, the 25-year-old is now poised to leave the South London club on a free, which will be a difficult pill for Steve Parish to swallow, given that he was valued at £60m not too long ago.
According to a report from Caught Offside, Guehi is still edging towards a move to Liverpool, which means Crystal Palace have now set their sights on Chelsea defender Axel Disasi, who is viewed as a ready-made replacement for the centre-back.
It is deemed ‘inevitable’ that Disasi will leave the Blues during the January transfer window, given that he is not a part of Enzo Maresca’s plans, and a move to Selhurst Park could now be on the cards.
Aston Villa's AxelDisasiin action with Brentford's Kevin Schade
The Eagles are thought to be looking to sign the 27-year-old on loan, with previous reports stating Chelsea value the defender at around £25m.
How Disasi compares to Guehi stylistically
The Frenchman could be an improvement on Guehi in some departments, given that he appears to be more comfortable in possession of the ball, although the England international has outperformed the Chelsea man across some key defensive metrics over the past year.
Average per 90
Axel Disasi
Marc Guehi
Passes attempted
58.50
51.02
Pass completion %
87.9%
83.2%
Tackles
1.84
1.85
Blocks
1.01
1.50
That said, while the former AS Monaco man has been lauded as “incredible” in the past, it does not bode well that he is a part of the Chelsea ‘bomb squad’, while he is also thought to have turned down a late move to Selhurst Park.
Theoretically, another four months without playing any football may change his mind, but it remains to be seen whether Disasi is even interested in a move to Selhurst Park this January.
Sri Lankan cricketer has been granted bail for the parking-related altercation
Madushka Balasuriya09-Mar-2025Sri Lankan cricketer Ashen Bandara was arrested on Saturday after it was alleged that he had assaulted his neighbour following a parking-related issue. He has since been granted bail, and is expected to appear in court on March 12.According to the Sri Lanka police, the incident occurred on Saturday evening in Kolamunna, Piliyandala, where Bandara resides. Following an argument over a parked vehicle blocking the road, Bandara is alleged to have entered his neighbour’s house and assaulted the individual.”On Saturday evening one of the neighbours had complained of Bandara causing trouble, and that he had trespassed into someone’s house,” the Sri Lanka police said. “The verbal confrontation had then escalated into a physical one. He was arrested on suspicion of assault on Saturday night and bailed out on the same day.”When contacted for comment, Sri Lanka Cricket CEO Ashley de Silva said they would require further information on the incident before deciding on a course of action. De Silva also noted that while Bandara is not presently contracted centrally, he is under contract with Police SC in Sri Lanka’s National Super League, as such he could be liable for sullying the reputation of SLC.”We first need to look at the contract and also look at the incident. If he is thought to have brought SLC into disrepute, then there is further action that we can take,” de Silva said. “So we will discuss the matter internally and if it warrants an inquiry we will conduct one.”Bandara, 26, a middle-order batter renowned for his fielding, has played six ODIs and six T20Is. He last played for Sri Lanka in October 2023 as part of a largely second-string squad in the Asian Games. He last turned out for the first XI in January 2023.