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Quebrando recordes e entrando para a história do São Paulo, Jonathan Calleri pode estar vivendo os seus últimos dias como jogador do Tricolor. Isso porque dirigentes do Monterrey, do México, estariam no Brasil dispostos a contratar o argentino para reforçar o seu elenco para o segundo semestre.

A informação foi divulgada pelo canal ‘Fox Sports’, do país norte-americano. Segundo o veículo, o plano inclui até pagar a multa rescisória do camisa 9 tricolor para conseguir a liberação caso as negociações com o clube do Morumbi não evoluem.

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Quitar a multa rescisória parece ser a única chance do Monterrey em convencer o São Paulo a liberar seu centroavante. Já que segundo fala do presidente Julio Casares à ‘ESPN’, não há planos de negociar o argentino.

– Calleri é um grande ídolo, referência que temos. Não passa pela nossa cabeça negociar. Hoje, existem duas questões: sondagens e propostas. Podemos ter sondagens, propostas, não temos. Contamos com o Calleri aqui, a história dele no São Paulo ainda tem capítulos. É um grande líder, grande atleta, referência do nosso elenco, ele deve ficar, queremos que ele fique e vamos trabalhar o máximo possível para que ele continue por mais um tempo.

Calleri tem contrato com o São Paulo até o final de 2025. Para ficar em definitivo com ele, o Tricolor despendeu US$ 3 milhões (aproximadamente R$ 16,2 milhões). Um dos maiores ídolos do atual elenco, o centroavante, dono de sete gols em 22 jogos no ano, é dono do maior salário do atual plantel. Ao todo pelo clube do Morumbi, ele acumula 55 gols em 136 jogos.

Apesar da reação inicial à informação do interesse mexicano no seu camisa 9, Casares repetiu a velha máxima que domina o Morumbi na sua gestão: não existe jogador inegociável. Mas a proposta tem que ser boa.

– Sobre vendas, temos sondagens, não temos propostas. O torcedor precisa entender que o São Paulo de um tempo recente tem feito com que os jogadores joguem mais (número de partidas). O Gabriel Sara saiu, mas jogou muito, o Pablo (Maia) tem jogado muito, o Luan, o Nestor. Nós estamos procurando estabelecer que os jogadores deixem um legado esportivo. Agora, ninguém é inegociável. E propostas são examinadas, como já falamos ‘não’ a muitas outras propostas.

– Isso no passado não acontecia. O David Neres jogou 8 partidas, o Antony, 38, 40, não sei bem. O zagueiro Tuta, que brilhou na Copa São Paulo, nem jogou no profissional, foi bem vendido até. Não estou criticando, não. A necessidade, o mercado faz isso – completou o mandatário são-paulino.

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Newcastle United are now believed to be planning a huge £69m offer for an attacking star who has been hailed for his “maverick” qualities.

Newcastle draw blank without Isak

The Magpies got their Premier League season started with a 0-0 draw away to Aston Villa on Saturday lunchtime, with no sign of Alexander Isak in the matchday squad, as expected.

Newcastle were arguably the better team throughout, but they couldn’t break down Villa’s 10 men late in the day, with Eddie Howe giving his assessment of the Isak situation before kick-off.

“We do [have to forget about Isak] – he’s not here with us. We have to focus on who is here and get the best out of them. The players are aware he’s not here, the focus will be on each player playing to the best of their ability.

“I want him to play. I want him to train. I’ve had those conversations [with Isak] but the details of those will remain private. There is no change to the situation. All my focus has been on the training, Aston Villa and the transfer front in terms of getting players in – that is all-consuming for me. Alex’s situation has been unchanged for a while and that will continue to be the case.”

Newcastle are continuing to look for possible Isak replacements, before potentially selling the Swede to Liverpool, and an exciting player has now been linked with a move to St James’ Park.

Newcastle planning £69m offer for star

According to a report from Spain, Newcastle are now preparing a £69m bid for Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo this summer.

The 25-year-old is reportedly seen as the ‘ideal’ option to help fill the potential void left by Isak, following two goals against Liverpool on Friday evening.

Semenyo could be a magnificent signing for Newcastle if they can strike a deal this month, with the Bournemouth ace arguably among the best wide forwards in the Premier League.

The Ghanaian not only displayed his quality against champions Liverpool on Friday, stunning them with two good finishes, but he also showed incredible mental resilience after being subjected to racist abuse from the stands.

Semenyo feels like a sure-fire bet for Newcastle, in terms of being a success for Newcastle from the off, with analyst Ben Mattinson lauding his “maverick” style of attacking play.

The Isak saga is reaching a point of no return, with the striker not training with his teammates and potentially alienating himself from them, so a sale may end up being the sensible decision, even though it would mean losing a world-class player.

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Signing Semenyo could go a long way towards helping make up for the loss of Isak, although he isn’t exactly a like for like replacement due to primarily being a wide forward.

Savinho has reportedly agreed to a new contract at Manchester City, with Tottenham dealt a massive transfer blow. The north London club had tried to sign the forward in the summer and were thinking of returning for him in January but those hopes are now dead in the water. Spurs had tabled discussions confident that the 21-year-old winger's head could be turned, but City slammed the door shut, insisting the Brazilian was not for sale.

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  Savinho back in form after injury

  Savinho missed the first three games of this campaign with injury, but he’s wasted no time making his mark since returning. The Brazilian grabbed his first goal of the season in City’s 2-0 Carabao Cup win over Huddersfield, reminding Pep Guardiola exactly why he fought to keep him. In his debut campaign at the Etihad, he clocked 48 appearances, chipped in with three goals and laid on 13 assists across competitions.

• Guardiola has a vision for Savinho

  Guardiola has never hidden his admiration for Savinho. Back in August, the City boss made it clear he wanted the winger to be part of his long-term plans, brushing aside any transfer plans. 

  "I am only concerned right now that Savinho will be with us for the rest of the season and hopefully many years because at 21, with the potential he has, he is an extraordinary player," said Guardiola.

  "Otherwise, he would not have played more than 3,000 minutes last season. At the end, the desire of the players is above everything but then they have to find an agreement with the club. If they don’t take an agreement, the player will be here."

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  From Belo Horizonte to Brazil’s new starboy

  Savinho made his senior debut for Atletico Mineiro at just 16 years old before joining Troyes in 2022. Spells at PSV and Girona hardened his game, and now he’s flourishing on the biggest stage at the Etihad. Already capped 13 times by Brazil, with one goal to his name, Savinho is being tipped as one of the Selecao’s next great wingers. His next assignment is Premier League showdown against Burnley this Saturday.

Aaron Finch believes Australia should drop Marnus Labuschagne for the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s in June with his lean run having extended too far to be accommodated.Australia face some tough selection calls for the final following the recent successful debuts of Sam Konstas, Beau Webster and Josh Inglis which has led to a battle for batting spots.Related

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Travis Head, who opened in Sri Lanka, said he expected Konstas to regain his position at the top of the order against South Africa while Cameron Green is in the frame to play as a specialist batter as he recovers from the back surgery that ruled him out of this season.It leaves Labuschagne, who has one century in his last 51 Test innings and an average of 31.54 since the start of the 2023, under significant pressure for his spot for the first time since establishing himself in 2019.”I’ve gone with Cameron Green or Josh Inglis. They’re at No. 3,” Finch said on ESPN’s when the panel was asked to pick their XIs for the WTC final.”And the reason is, I just think that [Labuschagne’s form] is such a concern because it’s been over four series. If it’s over two or three, I think that you can say, you know what, he’s just around the corner. But the fact that it’s been four, to me, that’s a really alarming sign.Marnus Labuschagne is the Australia batter under scrutiny•Getty Images

“Josh Inglis, I think to get him into the side, he will get that opportunity. Or if Cameron Green is healthy, he just provides so much extra to that bowling line-up as well as with the batting. He’s got the ability to bat anywhere in the order.”However, Michael Clarke and Callum Ferguson retained Labuschagne in their sides for the decider although Clarke said it could be make or break.”I hope they pick him for the Test Championship [final],” Clarke said. “It’s completely different conditions against a different team. He’s played a lot of county cricket. He knows English conditions as well as anyone.”Remember, he bats in the hardest place as well. I think No. 3 is the hardest place to bat in Test cricket. You’re right, the numbers don’t tell a lie. He’s out of form. He’s due.”And to me, I reckon the Test Championship…could be his last opportunity. Going to West Indies, I would like to think that’s an opportunity to give a young player a go if Marnus makes no runs in this Test Championship. If he does, then no doubt he holds his spot because he’s been a wonderful player.”Ferguson, meanwhile, would include both Labuschagne and Green with the latter batting at No. 6 and backing for frontline bowlers.”I’m backing the four bowlers in to get the job done in a one-off hit out in a Test match,” he said. “We didn’t use Mitch Marsh a lot over the last few years. He’s been in that No. 6 position. So we’ve played effectively without that stone cold all-rounder in that position, bowling 10 overs a day. So that’s how I see it.”Stand-in captain Steven Smith backed Labuschagne to emerge for his slump, seeing similarities in how he was low on runs before making four centuries in his last five matches.”Marn’s similar to me, in a way,” Smith said. “I’ve said this a lot of times about myself, there’s a difference between being out of form and out of runs.”I don’t think he’s out of form, personally. I’ve watched him train, I’ve watched him play and a lot of the things that he’s done so well are there. He knows he’d love to score more runs, we’d love him to score more runs, but in my opinion, it’s just around the corner.”

Ecclestone’s 33 off 19 helped UPW tie the scores by smashing 41 runs off the last 17 balls before delivering a stunning Super Over

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Super Over An extraordinary night of drama delivered a thriller, with UP Warriorz sending a crowd in excess of 28,000 into stunned silence after RCB failed to knock off the nine runs they needed in the Super Over.In a game that seemed to be headed RCB’s way until the last two overs in regulation time, Sophie Ecclestone’s incredible final-over hitting against Renuka Singh, which went for 17, forced the game into a Super Over. But the showstopper for the night was a sensational final over Ecclestone delivered to deny Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh as Warriorz sprung their campaign back to life with a second straight win.Related

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The high-octane endForty-two needed off 18, with two wickets in hand. Ecclestone had pottered to 3 off eight balls, and had no option but to go for broke, especially with Chinelle Henry, seemingly the last hope for Warriorz, gone.Ecclestone got stuck into Georgia Wareham by muscling two sixes in a 13-run over. But when Saima Thakor was run out a ball after swinging one out of the ground in the 19th over, it was all on Ecclestone to knock off much of the 18 runs they needed off the last six.She hit 17 in an extraordinary sequence of 6, 6, 4, 1, taking Renuka to the cleaners as she repeatedly missed her lengths. But Ecclestone’s single off the fifth ball that left Warriorz needing one off the last ball, brought rookie Kranti Goud on strike.When Goud missed and the batters ran, Richa Ghosh did an MS Dhoni, choosing to sprint to the stumps and knock the bails off rather than risk an underarm throw. And just like that, the WPL had its first Super Over.Sophie Ecclestone’s sixes took the game into a Super Over•BCCI

Ecclestone’s dream night continuesWhen Kim Garth bowled Henry, who had muscled an incredible eight sixes in her 23-ball 62 against Delhi Capitals, with a slower delivery with Warriorz needing 47 off 22, she wouldn’t have envisaged having to bowl the Super Over.Yet, when she did, and conceded just 8 while dismissing Henry again, she wouldn’t have imagined finishing on the wrong side of the result. But, five minutes later, she watched in agony as Mandhana and Ghosh failed to find their hitting range on the face of some nerveless bowling from Ecclestone.It was a performance straight out of fantasy for the world’s No. 1 T20I and ODI bowler, who had also quite extraordinarily just conceded six runs off the final over in RCB’s innings. Three of those deliveries were pinpoint yorkers that denied Ellyse Perry a final charge towards what would have been an extraordinary century.Perry, Wyatt-Hodge set RCB upPerry offset Mandhana’s early loss – against offspin for the 11th time in the WPL – by welcoming Ecclestone with back-to-back fours, her step-out to bisect cover and mid-off being the standout. Perry’s intent-laden approach brought her a first six when she launched Thakor down the ground. At 42 for 1 at the end of the powerplay, RCB had a base.All through her innings, Perry was bubbling with flair. She became the first player to hit the 200-run mark in each of the first three WPLs. She also overtook Meg Lanning to become the highest run-getter in the tournament’s short history, during the course of a 94-run second-wicket stand with Danni Wyatt-Hodge.The five-over period between seven and 11 brought RCB just 33, but the pair was able to flick the switch. Goud, who hustled Wyatt-Hodge with an excellent bumper early on, was picked away for three back-to-back fours in the 13th.In doing so, Wyatt-Hodge exhibited her range of shots – a cut when offered width, a swat back past the bowler when it was dug in short, and a pummel over extra cover when the bowler went full. Wyatt-Hodge brought up her maiden WPL half-century off 36 balls against the side that had traded her out. But her dismissal brought Warriorz two more wickets – of Ghosh and Kanika Ahuja.Ellyse Perry brought out her glorious drives from the start•BCCI

But Perry didn’t pass up an opportunity to go all out in the death overs. She took a liking for Deepti Sharma’s predictable lengths and bowling into the surface by picking her for a sequence of 4, 6, 4, 2 in the penultimate over – hitting the ball to different areas, from deep cover to long-on to deep midwicket.Perry’s use of angles to try and get inside the line and sweep the bowlers off their lengths was particularly noteworthy. She finished unbeaten on 90 off 56, with RCB hitting 105 off the last nine overs.Navgire sparks life into chaseWith Chamari Athapaththu again on the bench, Warriorz needed some firepower up top, and when Kiran Navgire smashed a 27-ball 51 four nights ago against Capitals, it seemed like they had found an answer.Navgire tantalised yet again, her uncomplicated stand-and-deliver mantra bringing her 24 off just 12 balls, as she swung at anything remotely in her zone before she was bowled attempting to hoick Renuka. Vrinda Dinesh’s run of low scores stretched into a fourth game as she picked out mid-off for 14 as Warriorz lost two early.Warriorz rise after slideAn injury to Shreyanka Patil opened up a spot for Sneh Rana as a replacement, and she inflicted more agony for Warriorz when she struck twice in two overs. This put Warriorz in freefall mode, even though Shweta Sehrawat sparked life into the innings with a sprightly 31. But at 125 for 7 in 15, only a freak Henry innings would have silenced the crowd. But when she chopped on to Garth in the 17th, Warriorz needed a miracle, and Ecclestone scripted one.

سلطت صحيفة “ليكيب” الفرنسية الضوء على تأهل منتخب المغرب إلى نهائي كأس العالم للشباب تحت 20 عامًًا واصفةً إياه بأنه قضى على الحلم الفرنسي.

وحقق منتخب المغرب فوزًا تاريخيًا على حساب نظيره فرنسا في بطولة كأس العالم للشباب 2025 بركلات الترجيح بنتيجة 5-4، ليتأهل إلى المباراة النهائية.

اقرأ أيضًا | أول رد فعل من ميسي على خسارة الأرجنتين أمام المغرب في نهائي كأس العالم للشباب

منتخب المغرب كان قد تأهل إلى دور ربع النهائي، بعدما تصدر مجموعته برصيد 6 نقاط متفوقًا بذلك على البرازيل وإسبانيا والمكسيك.

وتعتبر هذه هي المرة الأولى التي يتأهل فيها المنتخب المغربي للشباب إلى نهائي كأس العالم في التاريخ.

ومن المقرر أن يواجه أشبال أسود الأطلس نظيره الأرجنتين في المباراة النهائية من بطولة كأس العالم، وذلك يوم الإثنين الموافق 20 أكتوبر، فيما يخوض منتخب فرنسا مباراة أمام نظيره كولومبيا في مباراة تحديد المركز الثالث.

اقرأ أيضًا | موعد مباراة المغرب والأرجنتين اليوم في نهائي كأس العالم للشباب

ووصفت صحيفة “ليكيب” الهزيمة أمام منتخب المغرب بأنها أضاعت الحلم ولابد من الندم على بعض الأمور التي حدثت في المباراة ونهاية المشهد الختامي بحزن شديد.

وذكرت أن لاعبي منتخب فرنسا يجب أن يندموا على الإقصاء من المغرب، لأنه منتخب كان في المتناول للغاية لكن الديوك لم يظهروا وجههم المرعب والحقيقي.

واختتمت مشيدة بقرار المدرب المغربي محمد وهبي بنزول الحارس عبد الحكيم مصباحي في الثواني الأخيرة من المباراة وهو الحارس الثالث في القائمة، لكن بفضل إلهام وتشجيع المدرب لحارسه تألق مصباحي وقاد بلده إلى النهائي.

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone defended his decision to bring off Julian Alvarez for Alexander Sorloth during their most recent La Liga fixture by claiming that the Argentine is "the best player we have." The Colchoneros' boss also reflected on the referee's decision to show a red card to Sorloth just 10 minutes after he was brought on for Alvarez.

Atletico Madrid struggling to pick wins

Los Rojiblancos are experiencing one of the worst starts in La Liga under Simeone's orders, as they languish in 12th place after the first five league games, bagging just one win and a paltry total of six points. Their latest outing, a 1-1 draw against relegation-battlers Mallorca, has left them nine points behind cross-city rivals Real Madrid. 

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Reports from Spain in the past year have already started hinting that Simeone's time at the Metropolitano could soon come to an end and there are even murmurs of club icon and former striker Fernardo Torres being the favourite to succeed Simeone.

Further evidence of El Cholo seemingly losing the dressing room's faith was provided over the weekend, as his decision to bring off Alvarez in the 62nd minute against the Balearic outfit evoked an angry reaction from the 2022 World Cup winner. The situation grew worse when Sorloth, his replacement, was sent off shortly afterwards and Mallorca went on to equalise in the 85th minute.

Simeone defends decision to substitute Alvarez

Speaking to reporters after the game, Simeone said: "He's the best player we have, offensively confident. We need him at his best. He was having a very good game, but I realized we needed Sorloth to create some deeper situations inside the box. He was sent off in a confusing play. We were down a man. And with Julian… all the players get angry when they come off."

Reflecting further on Sorloth's sending off, he added: "There's no point in arguing about whether it was or wasn't. In the end, it was a red card. With one man less, we settled in and the goal came, taking advantage of [Marcos] Llorente's speed. We did what we had to do. We couldn't hold on because of that great goal from [Vedat] Muriqi."

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Simeone's side will host 14th-placed Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday, before welcoming Real Madrid in the all-important Madrid derby on Saturday.

As they close in on Jacob Ramsey, Newcastle United are now reportedly ready to match the price tag of another Premier League rival who Eddie Howe has become convinced by.

Newcastle closing in on Ramsey deal

It’s been a disastrous summer for Newcastle and one that looked unlikely to turn around up until the last few days. They’ve missed out on several top targets, faced the ultimate fight to keep Alexander Isak, who is doing everything to leave the club, and have a matter of days before their Premier League campaign kicks off. But, at long last, things are finally looking up.

The arrival of Malick Thiaw from AC Milan finally put an end to their transfer drought and should solve Howe’s centre-back problem just in time for the new campaign. In a week of good news, however, he’s unlikely to be the final name through the door.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle have now reached a verbal agreement to sign Ramsey from Aston Villa in an imminent £40m deal. The midfielder looks set to arrive to replace Sean Longstaff in the Magpies’ midfield following his move to Leeds United earlier this summer.

Whether Ramsey officially arrives in time to face his former club in a dramatic debut remains to be seen, but Howe will certainly welcome the midfield star with open arms at St James’ Park.

That said, although they’ve now solved their midfield and centre-back problem, Newcastle remain without a striker. It’s been a summer-long search, but ultimately one that PIF have been unable to conclude. Now, with just two weeks until the transfer window slams shut, they may be forced to turn towards a Premier League rival.

Newcastle ready to spend big on Nicolas Jackson

According to TeamTalk, Newcastle are now ready to match Nicolas Jackson’s £60m price tag to end their search for a striker. The forward has been shown the door by Chelsea, who have reportedly lowered their valuation from £80m by around 25 per cent to a far more affordable £60m fee, which the Magpies are now reportedly willing to reach.

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What’s more, Howe is also reportedly becoming increasingly convinced that Jackson has the qualities to replace Isak should the Swede get his desired move to Liverpool this month. The immediate numbers suggest that the Chelsea man would need to step things up if he was tasked with doing exactly that, however.

What should instantly concern Newcastle is how Jackson failed to match or outperform his expected goals last season – instead underperforming by just over two goals.

Whilst their options are now few and far between, Newcastle can’t afford to get things wrong when replacing Isak this month. Jackson has plenty of Premier League experience to his name, but the stats highlight how he is a step below the Swede’s world-class level.

Sunderland has the swagger of a team that is confident it can secure immediate survival in the Premier League.

With two league wins already under their belt, Regis Le Bris’ Black Cats headed into the chaos of transfer deadline day with a bit between their teeth, culminating in three more signings entering the building to bump the summer spending up on Wearside to a huge £162m.

Bertrand Traore, Brian Brobbey, and Luthsharel Geertruida all joined the ever-rising ranks in quick succession, with Brobbey costing the most lavish fee on the window’s final day at a hefty £21.6m.

There will be pressure on the Dutchman’s shoulders to succeed from the get-go in the Premier League, having previously been a goal machine for his now ex-employers Ajax.

What Brobbey can offer Sunderland

While Leeds United and Burnley remained quiet on the deadline day, as the other top-flight newcomers, Sunderland showed they meant business once again by landing the 23-year-old’s signature.

Le Bris will be especially keen to work with yet another exciting raw talent, with the two-time Eredivisie winner once a much-talked-about starlet in Amsterdam, when collecting a staggering 80 strikes for Ajax at U17, U19, and U21 level.

He has since displayed that same lethal edge in the men’s game in the Netherlands, having tallied up 56 senior strikes for Ajax, before Sunderland came calling.

With Marc Guiu now back at Chelsea, having been recalled in the wake of Liam Delap’s concerning injury, Brobbey does feel like he’s a more than capable replacement for the Blues youngster, considering he already possesses the goalscoring prowess to be a success in a top division.

However, as is the harsh reality of football, not every standout purchase ends up going on to be a phenomenal success, with Sunderland never quite able to get the very best out of this former loan attacker, who is now amazingly worth more than the brand-new Black Cats marksman.

The ex-loan "maverick" now worth more than Brobbey

Sunderland fans must have been watching on with amazement at the sheer number of high-profile signings that were signed off on this summer, with the hardened Wearside masses still able to recollect their team’s dire days down in League One.

After their relegation from the top-flight was confirmed at the close of the bleak 2016/17 season, the Black Cats were stuck in the EFL mire right up until promotion was triumphantly clinched earlier this year, with a four-campaign stint in the third tier thrown into the mix.

Bizarrely, before firing home wonderful solo goals like this one for AFC Bournemouth regularly, Antoine Semenyo even called the Black Cats home during the midst of their depressing League One stay.

When Semenyo was shoved out on loan to Wearside from then parent side Bristol City, he was worth just an estimated £340k, as per Football Transfers. Now, even after never collecting a single goal or assist for the League One marooned side, he is worth far more as a Premier League regular for the Cherries.

Semenyo’s overall numbers for Bournemouth

Stat

Semenyo

Games played

93

Goals scored

24

Assists

11

Fee when joining

£10m

Transfer value now

£41m

Sourced by Transfermarkt/Football Transfers

Semenyo was hailed as a “dangerous” talent by his then Sunderland manager Phil Parkinson when the pair were together at the Stadium of Light, but nobody would have foreseen the rise he would then undergo, with the exciting Ghanaian now up to 24 goals and 11 assists on the South Coast, which has seen his value skyrocket.

According to Football Transfers, the Cherries “maverick” – as he has been dubbed by analyst Ben Mattinson – is now worth in the region of £41m, which is a huge increase from his earlier £340k valuation when he was a wide-eyed forward on Wearside.

This is also around £20m more than Sunderland’s standout deadline purchase of Brobbey, with the Dutchman hopeful he can make wave similar waves in the Premier League shortly, albeit when donning the famous red and white strip that never quite suited Semenyo.

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Fulham are now plotting an incredible raid to sign an “unbelievable” player, who is now one of their leading targets as we approach the climax of the summer transfer window.

Cottagers planning multiple new signings before deadline day

Marco Silva’s side have been extremely quiet in the transfer window up to this point, but Gary Neville has suggested they do not need any new signings to compete, off the back of an impressive showing in the 1-1 draw against Manchester United.

Neville said: “I thought Fulham were really good, really organised. I know that there’s a lot of talk at Fulham about the fact they’ve not made signings and there’s a little bit of despair. When a club doesn’t make signings everyone feels a little bit sort of downbeat about it.”

“But I looked at the Fulham team and I saw the Fulham bench, I thought: Fulham are okay, Fulham have got a good team already, they’ve got a good bench.”

Keeping hold of Rodrigo Muniz was arguably the most important piece of business the Cottagers have done this summer, but it would be a bonus if Silva was able to make a couple of additions to his squad before the rapidly approaching deadline.

According to a report from TEAMtalk, Fulham are looking to make three new signings, and they are plotting an incredible raid on Premier League rivals Man United for Kobbie Mainoo, who has found it difficult to force his way into Ruben Amorim’s plans.

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Mainoo could be given the go-ahead to leave this summer, having failed to play a single minute of Premier League football so far, but there is likely to be widespread interest in his services, which could be prohibitive for the west Londoners.

Not only that, but a potential £70m price tag has previously been touted, which may be why the 20-year-old is being considered as a loan signing by the Cottagers.

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At 20-years-old, the Man United youngster needs to be receiving regular game time, but minutes have been hard to come by under Amorim, who clearly doesn’t favour the Englishman.

As such, a loan move to Craven Cottage could be ideal for the 10-time England international, who needs to be playing most weeks if he is to stand a chance of being called up to the World Cup squad next summer.

Declan Rice is certainly a big fan of his compatriot, with the Arsenal midfielder lauding him as “unbelievable” in the past, and the central midfielder already has plenty of first-team experience, having made 72 appearances for Man United, scoring seven goals.

Having only signed Benjamin Lecomte, Fulham have been extremely reluctant to spend money this summer, indicating loan deals may be more appealing, and Mainoo could be a fantastic signing.