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Ralph Hasenhuttl appears to have thrown the breaks on Leeds United’s pursuit of Che Adams.

The Austrian boss’ recent comments make it seem highly unlikely that the former Birmingham City man will be joining the Elland Road outfit this January.

“I cannot consider that I loan him out because I need every player, especially in the attacking position, we don’t have that many.” Hasenhuttl said about Adams.

However, despite these words, some Leeds fans haven’t given up hope of signing him.

We already knew that the Saints needed to have a striker through the door before they allowed Adams to leave the club, and some fans seem to think that a deal can still be agreed despite the manager’s comments.

Others were more pessimistic on the matter as they implored the club to move on quickly and not waste any time chasing a player who is seemingly unable to leave his current club.

One concern was that Leeds would end up like they did last January when fans were quick to blame a lack of investment from Andrea Radrizzani for the club’s failure to gain promotion.

Another section of the Elland Road faithful wanted the club to now look towards other targets.

Glenn Murray from Brighton and Andre Ayew from Swansea were both touted as options by supporters, but as of yet there have only been concrete links to the latter.

In other news, Marcelo Bielsa’s recent comments may indicate that Leeds only need one signing this month.

Liverpool will be looking to make amends following their 2-1 Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain when they take on Everton in the Merseyside derby tomorrow. 

Manager Jurgen Klopp, however, is wary of the threat Marco Silva’s squad poses, while playing down his club’s incredible record in this fixture at Anfield in the process.

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“Analyse Everton and then tell me it will be an easy game,” Klopp was quoted saying by BBC Sport. “It will be a proper fight but we expect that in the derby. That’s how derbies should be.

“He has the best squad. Since I’ve been at Liverpool, Everton was always really busy [in the transfer market] but now it’s the best-tuned squad.

“If you didn’t say that [Liverpool’s 19-year unbeaten record versus Everton at Anfield] I wouldn’t even think about it,” the German also added.

Only by full-time will there be a clearer picture of just how good this Everton squad really are. But on paper and looking at their recent games, everything points to this group of players being a strong one, as suggested by Klopp.

From defence to attack, there is quality all over the pitch. Kurt Zouma is a very solid defender on his day, Michael Keane’s form has improved drastically compared to last season, while Yerry Mina has looked like an absolute tank since coming into the Toffees’ starting XI.

Elsewhere, the likes of Andre Gomes and Richarlison have given Everton so much more technical ability further up the pitch.

Considering all of that, this is probably the strongest squad Everton are taking to Anfield in recent years, explaining Klopp’s warranted caution.

Alberto Moreno should be handed a new Liverpool contract, despite dropping down the pecking order.

What’s the word?

The left-back position at Anfield is not currently up for grabs due to the fine form of Andrew Robertson.

After a slow start to his Liverpool career following last summer’s transfer from Hull City, the Scotland international became Jurgen Klopp’s first choice.

It was bad news for Moreno, who had to watch James Milner take his place in the previous season despite the fact that the experienced player is a midfielder.

Moreno is unlikely to get much game time, but the club should offer him a new contract when his current one expires at the end of the season.

Why?

Some Liverpool fans are probably scratching their heads at the suggestion given how ineffective Moreno has been in the past.

However, the Reds have a long season ahead and if they want to be fighting on all fronts, they need as much squad depth as possible.

That is something that the club have lacked before, so letting Moreno leave would give them one less man.

Even though the Spaniard is not quite up to standard, he can do a good enough job – particularly offensively – in the event of an injury or rotation.

Liverpool’s standpoint should be to keep him, but Moreno may want to consider his options if there is a chance of more game time elsewhere.

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Jesse Lingard may not be the greatest technical talent Manchester United have ever produced, or even the greatest technical talent currently at Old Trafford, but there’s a reason every manager since Sir Alex Ferguson has found room for the attacking midfielder in their first-team squad.

Industrious, versatile, well-liked by his team-mates and developing a knack for scoring big goals, the England international certainly has his uses – as he showed against Watford on Tuesday night.

The Red Devils found themselves facing a Canaries comeback after going three goals up, but it was Lingard who ended any chance of missing out on the victory with a mazy run from his own half that ended in him sliding the ball beyond Heurelho Gomes.

After dropping Henrikh Mkhitaryan and publicly venting his frustrations with Juan Mata’s contributions against Brighton, that’s made Lingard – who Transfermarkt value at £10.8million – a pretty strong candidate to start against Arsenal at the weekend.

So, would you start the England international at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday? Let us know by voting below…

“Why on earth did we buy them?” will be the words that ring out of Manchester United fan’s mouths when they look back at some of the players they’ve bought in the past, and perhaps the present.

The glory days of the class of ’92, the trophy-clad years of the late 2000’s. Both were memorable eras in the United timeline, but while those periods will be remembered best for the likes of David Beckham, Roy Keane and Ryan Giggs, there will be some less-than-memorable names amongst them.

Just as any club in the Premier League, some signings are just unfortunately destined not to work out, and with a club the size of Manchester United and the spending power they have, their ability to hand pick players from almost anywhere in the world makes them all the more susceptible to such failures.

Amongst those who have been part of that un-glorified group of United players that never made the bar are Bebe, the Portuguese starlet who appeared to have lied about his credentials on his CV; Massimo Taibi, the keeper who simply didn’t know the distance between his body and his hands and even big Belgian Marouane Fellaini, the much lamented midfielder part of the current crop under Jose Mourinho.

Who do you think has been the worst United signing however? Have your say in the poll below…

It seems like a long time ago that Arsenal had a genuine world-class forward at their club, with Gooners having to endure years of Olivier Giroud, Nicklas Bendtner, Maroaune Chamakh and other sub-par options- although to be fair to Giroud, he has actually been a decent servant to the club and is better than a lot of people will make out.Anyway, the French striker will probably find it difficult to break back into Arsenal’s squad following his return from injury as Arsene Wenger has finally cracked the code in attack- and it turns out he had the answers at his disposal in his squad all along.

Alexis Sanchez has shone in a central role in Arsenal’s side this season and his superb first-half lob against Ludogorets in the Champions League this evening saw him continue a fine run of form in the competition. Scoring against Paris Saint-Germain and providing two assists in the victory over FC Basel, Alexis is proving to potentially by Theirry Henry 2.0 having moved into his new role from a wide position.

This isn’t anything new though, as Alexis’ involvement on the European stage has been superb for Arsenal. The Gunners have scored 13 goals in the past two seasons in the Champions League with Alexis Sanchez on the field and during that time, the Chilean has been involved in all but one of those efforts.

He’s not doing it on his own though, as after a decade in North London Theo Walcott is finally performing to the standard many expect from him. Supported by Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil, the Englishman has been prolific this season and his numbers show that the Gunners now have two reliable attackers within their squad.

The MLS referees' labor union has turned down a new CBA offer and is now set to strike just four days before the start of the 2024 season.

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MLS to begin 2024 with replacement refsPSRA rejects latest CBA offer from PROReferees set to strikeWHAT HAPPENED?

The Professional Referees Organization (PRO) and Professional Soccer Referees Association (PRSA) have failed to agree a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) ahead of the 2024 season. Now, as a result, PRO and MLS are set to begin the 2024 season with replacement referees on every level. PRO is the organization that employs referees for the league.

Their previous CBA expired on January 15, and they have been at the negotiating table since. Over a month's time, they came to a tentative agreement last week. However, when the PSRA members voted over the offer on the table, 95.8% of voters said "NO."

Starting February 18 at 12:01 AM, PSRA officials will be locked out and PRO will begin preparations for the first week of the season without their core officiating group.

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"It's extremely disappointing that the officials have voted against the tentative agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement reached by the Professional Soccer Referees Association and the Professional Referee Organization," Major League Soccer executive vice-president of sporting product & competition Nelson Rodriguez said.

"PRO worked for months and addressed all the issues that were raised by PSRA’s bargaining unit. It is also unfortunate that the PSRA rejected PRO’s offer for a mutual no strike – no lockout commitment, which would have allowed all match officials to continue working during ongoing negotiations. PRO has informed us of its contingency plan for the upcoming MLS season, which includes utilizing experienced professional match referees supported by veteran VAR officials. We are confident in the comprehensive plan they have put in place."

WHAT PRO GM MARK GEIGER SAID

PRO general manager Mark Geiger said: "Time has been of the essence to conclude a fair deal and move forward together with renewed positivity ahead of our 12th year of supporting the growth of the professional game in the United States and Canada.

"We made meaningful progress during recent bargaining, agreeing to fair pay increases, and addressing many of the PSRA's concerns with respect to non-economic items. This represented approximately a 25 percent overall increase over 2023 when comparing salary, retainers, game fees, and benefits plus the addition of business class travel for the MLS Cup Playoffs. The result of the membership vote is disappointing.

"The PSRA has rejected a no strike/no lockout proposal from PRO through the 2024 MLS Cup, which, along with their public strike authorization, has created significant risk as the 2024 season begins. We are left with no choice but to institute a lockout and use qualified non-bargaining unit officials so that games can go ahead as scheduled."

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Getty ImagesWHAT THE PSRA SAID

“We live for this game, giving it 100 percent of our dedication, experience, fitness and ability,” Peter Manikowski, president and lead negotiator for PSRA, said. “The skyrocketing growth of MLS has significantly increased demands on officials mentally and physically, and as such has increased demands on both our professional and personal time. Our members are asking not only for fair compensation at a time when the league is reporting record growth, but also for the ability to take care of themselves on the road and at home to continue officiating at the highest level that this sport demands.”

Manikowski also revealed that it is the belief of the PSRA that replacement referees do not have the qualifications to perform at the highest level of the game in North America.

“This game evolves rapidly and play happens quickly,” Manikowski said. “We think replacement officials generally do not have the current experience and level of fitness required to do our jobs. The sport and everyone involved — players, coaches and fans — deserve referees who are the best in North America at knowing the MLS game and its current rules and applications.”

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Mesmo com um fim de semana de bastidor agitado, a segunda-feira (03) do Santos seguirá ativa, com acontecimentos importantes dentro e fora de campo. Na parte da tarde, o elenco iniciará os treinamentos visando a estreia no Campeonato Brasileiro, no próximo domingo (09), contra o Red Bull Bragantino, na Vila Belmiro, enquanto a noite o Conselho Deliberativo votará pela segunda vez a reprovação das contas da gestão do clube em 2019.

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No campo

Os jogadores do Peixe ganharam folga neste fim de semana. Na última quinta-feira (31), o time foi eliminado nas quartas de final do Campeonato Paulista, após ser derrotado por 3 a 1, de virada, pela Ponte Preta, na Vila Belmiro.

O resultado negativo e a campanha geral do Alvinegro Praiano no estadual desagradou a diretoria, que esperava que o clube ficasse pelo menos entre os quatro melhores times de São Paulo, o que não aconteceu.

Nos últimos três dias, muito foi conversado internamente sobre as mudanças de postura necessárias para o decorrer da temporada, podendo, inclusive, culminar em uma demissão do técnico Jesualdo Ferreira antes da estreia santista no Brasileirão.

No extracampo

Fora de campo, o ambiente santista é até mais conturbado. A partir das 19h, o Conselho Deliberativo do Santos se reunirá virtualmente para votar as contas da gestão em 2019, reprovadas pelo Conselho Fiscal por duas vezes.

No dia 30 de julho, os conselheiros já haviam aceitado o parecer. Após isso, o presidente José Carlos Peres formalizou a sua defesa, refutada pela entidade fiscal. Agora, o Egrégio votará a manutenção, ou não, da decisão.

Conforme apurou a reportagem, a tendência é que o movimento inicial seja mantido. Caso isso se confirme, a Comissão de Inquérito e Sindicância passará a ter o controle do processo, podendo indicar um novo processo de impeachment contra Peres. No entanto, uma ala do Conselho trabalha pelo afastamento do presidente antes dos trâmites para um possível impedimento.

Enquanto isso, o mandatário santista é alvo de diversos processos, organizados por uniformizadas santistas, e uma forte campanha vinda da torcida pedindo a sua renúncia.

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O Bahia colocou em curso nessa sexta-feira (20) uma promoção no que se refere a venda das camisas online de jogo de 2020 já que, fisicamente, o clube suspendeu a abertura das lojas como forma de prevenção a pandemia do novo coronavírus.

Toda compra feita através do site da Loja Esquadrãonão terá a cobrança de frete independente da localidade final em que o produto será entregue. O clube não divulgou se existe a previsão de uma data de término da promoção.

-Com a loja da Fonte Nova fechada, decidimos lançar uma promoção online nestes tempos de quarentena: frete grátis para todo o Brasil, pelo www.lojaesquadrao.com.br, nas camisas de jogo 2020 #BBMP – diz a informação emitida pelo clube para a imprensa.

Os preços dos produtos em questão entre camisas da linha juvenil, feminina e masculina, variam de R$ 199,99 a R$ 219,99.

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O Corinthians aposta na equipe sub-23 para suprir algumas necessidades da equipe profissional nesta temporada. Como parte do planejamento deste ano, a categoria viajou ao Japão no domingo, para a realização de alguns amistosos que servirão de teste para a disputa do Brasileiro de Aspirantes e a Copa Paulista, no segundo semestre.

O gerente da categoria, Wagner Rivera Rodrigues, o Wagninho, conversou com a reportagem do LANCE! sobre a preparação da equipe para a temporada, e sobretudo, comentou a relação com a comissão técnica do time profissional e com a diretoria corintiana.

– O relacionamento é muito bom. Sentimos que ele (Tiago Nunes) tem prazer de trabalhar com esses garotos. Nós sabemos, eu tive contato com o Tiago, ele inclusive já nos visitou no CT do amador, onde o sub-23 treina, que é ao lado do profissional. A nossa missão é preparar os jogadores para a equipe de cima – afirmou sobre o processo de intercâmbio entre as duas comissões.

O dirigente falou também sobre a preparação do time para o ano, como será a excursão para o Japão, entre outros detalhes. Veja a entrevista completa.

Como vem sendo a montagem da equipe sub-23 do Corinthians para esta temporada?

Nós voltamos aos treinamentos no dia 03 de janeiro, a equipe era composta inicialmente por 14 jogadores. Tivemos o reforço de mais seis atletas que subiram do sub-20 e estamos contratando alguns reforços, como por exemplo o Facundo, que é da seleção argentina. Temos mais um ou dois nomes que estamos fechando negócio. Vale ressaltar que todas as contratações estão sendo feitas sem custo nenhum ao Corinthians, que só paga os salários dos atletas. Se realmente eles foram aprovados e a equipe profissional se interessar, o Corinthians paga algum valor para alguns clubes que nós temos de empréstimo.

Quais as expectativas da equipe sub-23 para esta temporada?

Este ano temos dois torneios importantes para a categoria: O Brasileiro de Aspirantes, que começa em maio, e a Copa Paulista, na qual vamos entrar com esta categoria, mas na realidade pegamos equipes profissionais das séries A-1 e A-2 do Paulista. São clubes que já tem jogadores formados e cascudos, e nós temos a garotada. Tenho plena confiança que conseguiremos bons frutos em 2020.

Como vem sendo o trabalho com a nova comissão técnica do profissional. O Tiago Nunes disse que dará prioridade ao sub-23 quando precisar de algum atleta.

O profissional viajou para a Florida, e nós estamos indo para o Japão. Mas, de qualquer maneira, o relacionamento é muito bom. Sentimos que ele tem prazer de trabalhar com esses garotos. Nós sabemos, eu tive contato com o Tiago, ele inclusive já nos visitou no CT do amador, onde o sub-23 treina, que é ao lado do profissional. Ele acompanha, gosta de utilizar a garotada. Estamos sabendo até que ele está de olho em alguns jogadores da Copinha, que ele quer que os atletas estejam no grupo do sub-23 para ele acompanhar. Tínhamos o Madson, que estava na nossa relação para ir para o Japão, porém, nas últimas horas, a comissão técnica do profissional pediu para ele ir pra Flórida, e vem sendo utilizado. Esse é o objetivo do sub-23: fazer a ligação entre o profissional e o sub-20.

A diretoria do clube apoia o sub-23?

Temos a ajuda do presidente Andrés, está sempre com o sub-23, e o diretor Jacinto Ribeiro (diretor geral da base), que é muito ligado a diretoria e a comissão técnica. O Jacinto, inclusive, está indo junto para o Japão, será nosso chefe de delegação. Para nós, é muito importante ter essa ligação com a diretoria, só ajuda a formar o elenco e o atleta, tanto o pessoal quanto o profissional. Temos o apoio total e irrestrito do Andrés e da diretoria do clube.

Qual a importância dos amistosos que serão realizados no Japão? Os adversários já estão definidos?

Temos alguns jogos reservados, serão jogos-treinos. Jogaremos contra equipes da J-League (primeira divisão japonesa), logo quando chegarmos enfrentaremos o Osaka, que é um dos adversários. Todos os jogos serão na ilha de Okinawa. Ainda temos um jogo marcado contra uma equipe da China e outra da Tailândia. Quero esclarecer que esta viagem está sendo feita sem custo nenhum ao Corinthians. Custo zero. Nós estamos levando jogadores que as vezes podem até interessar aos clubes que iremos visitar no Japão. O nosso objetivo é formar o time para esta temporada.

Como está a preparação da equipe que viaja ao Japão no dia 20 para os amistosos?

Nós vamos com 22 jogadores para o Japão. Tivemos duas baixas na equipe, o Lucas Gabriel, lateral-esquerdo, que estava subindo de produção, mas ele teve problemas no joelho e será operado. A outra baixa é o Emerson, que está com caxumba. Estamos tentando ver se ele melhora, para podermos contar com o jogador nos próximos dias. O grupo está fechado, vamos trabalhar com autorização do Andrés, com 25 jogadores.

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