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Glasgow Rangers manager Philippe Clement has committed to the cause, signing a contract extension until 2028 recently.

This should give the Ibrox faithful a boost, proving that the Belgian is here for the long term as he aims to rebuild the team in a bid to restore the Old Firm side as the best team in the country.

The Premiership opener against Hearts will see the Gers under pressure to secure a positive result, but if they do, it could be the catalyst for them to enjoy a solid first few weeks.

The 50-year-old tactician has made nine summer signings already. With four weeks left until the summer transfer window slams shut, there could be a few more.

Several first-team players have departed the club, most notably Connor Goldson, and it is clear that the manager has to use funds raised by these sales to bolster his squad.

With the Englishman leaving after six years, it was clear that the defence had to be strengthened heading into the 2023/24 campaign.

Players who have left Rangers this summer

Player

Club joined

Sam Lammers

Twente

Connor Goldson

Aris Limassol

Ryan Jack

Without a club

Kemar Roofe

Without a club

John McLaughlin

Without a club

John Lundstram

Trabzonspor

Borna Barisic

Trabzonspor

Robby McCrorie

Kilmarnock

Via Transfermarkt

It didn’t take Clement long to find a suitable replacement, bringing in Dutch defender Robin Propper from FC Twente to fill the void left by Goldson.

He will likely go straight into the starting XI to play the Jambos this afternoon, and he could turn out to be a wonderful addition.

Robin Propper’s season in numbers for FC Twente

The Dutchman played 40 games for the top-flight side last season, missing just one league match in total, which shows how consistent he is.

He captained Twente during every single Eredivisie match too, meaning the Light Blues have signed a player who knows what it is like to lead a side.

Among his teammate's last term, Propper ranked first for accurate passes per game (57.4), while also ranking first for accurate long balls per game (4.5), third for interceptions per game (one) and first for clearances per game (2.6), clearly showcasing his skills across a range of metrics.

His forward-thinking abilities were also on show. When compared to his positional peers in the men’s next 14 competitions, Propper ranked in the top 4% for shot-creating actions (1.54), the top 6% for progressive passes (5.66) and in the top 10% for non-penalty goals.

These statistics clearly demonstrate that Propper is a wonderful passer of the ball but loves to move it quickly up the pitch in order to begin attacks. This mindset could mean he will be a solid signing for the club.

Aged 30, he is currently in the prime of his career and if Clement can get two or three years out of the centre-back, then it will be money well spent – with Twente chief Arnold Bruggink revealing that the deal was secured for just £1.5m, due to a clause in the player's contract.

Clement already has a defender at Rangers who is worth more than Propper, and if he manages to shine during the 2024/25 campaign, then his market value could skyrocket over the next few months – Ridvan Yilmaz.

Ridvan Yilmaz’s season in numbers

The Turkish left-back didn’t enjoy a good start to life in Glasgow, it's safe to say. During his maiden season, he played only 15 times due to suffering a variety of injury issues.

Last season saw the 23-year-old finally emerge as a first-team player for Clement as he preferred him to Borna Barisic on the left side of the defence.

Indeed, Yilmaz made more than double the appearances he did a year before, scoring twice in the process. if it wasn’t for an injury suffered while on international duty in March, he would likely have played more during the title run-in.

Yilmaz showcased his attacking talents last season. Not only did he create six big chances in the Premiership, but the defender also averaged 1.5 key passes per game, succeeded with 1.3 dribbles per game – a success rate of 67% – and averaged 0.8 shots per match.

He should be the starting left-back for Clement during the 2024/25 campaign. The trust placed in him by the manager should see the Turk gain confidence as the season progresses, while building up a consistency level which should see his performances improve.

Ridvan Yilmaz’s market value at Rangers

The defender – who was hailed as being “high quality” by Ross Wilson upon his signing in 2022 – joined the club for a fee in the region of £5m with the hope that the club could make a serious profit on the youngster in the future,

At the time of writing, his current valuation stands at €4.8m (£4.1m), which is far more than that of Propper's £1.5m fee.

Yilmaz is seven years younger than the Dutch defender, which means his valuation should be rising fairly rapidly over the next few years as he continues to develop and get better as a player.

While Giovanni van Bronckhorst was only at the club for a year, it looks like he has struck gold on Yilmaz, who finally appears to be settling in at Ibrox, more than two years on from first arriving.

Some players take longer to adjust to life in Scotland than others. The Turk is clearly one who thrives on confidence and consistency, two traits which have alluded him so far.

Propper could be an excellent addition to the squad for Clement as he seeks to replace Goldson, but the upcoming season could be the most important in Yilmaz’s young career for sure.

If he shines, then big clubs will likely be circling around the player with regard to making a potential move next summer.

But if he struggles, then he could slip into anonymity like so many others who came and failed at Ibrox over the years.

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Posts ByRoss Kilvington Aug 2, 2024

كشفت تقارير صحفية بريطانية، أن هناك اهتمام من أندية أوروبية كبرى، للتعاقد مع الدولي الإنجليزي جاك جريليش، لاعب فريق كرة القدم الأول بنادي مانشستر سيتي.

جريليش يعاني هذا الموسم مع مانشستر سيتي، وأكمل أكثر من 400 يوم دون تسجيل أي هدف في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، حيث لم يسجل هذا الموسم سوى ببطولة كأس الاتحاد الإنجليزي.

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ونادرًا ما يلعب لاعبًا إنجليزيًا في الخارج، ولكن يبدو أن ذلك قد يحدث، من خلال خروج جاك جريليش، وسط اهتمامات من إنتر ميلان وبوروسيا دورتموند، حسب ما أفادت صحيفة “ذا صن” البريطانية.

وأشارت الصحيفة إلى أن لاعب أستون فيلا السابق، فقد مكانه بالتشكيل الأساسي وخرج من حسابات بيب جوارديولا، وقد يؤدي وصول عمر مرموش، لتقليص فرص الإنجليزي أيضًا.

جوارديولا في تصريحات سابقة، أكد أن سافينيو حصل على مكانه وأصبح أساسيًا على حساب جريليش، نظرًا للعمل الذي يقوم به البرازيلي، مقارنة بزميله الإنجليزي.

جريليش لديه اهتمام من أندية إنجليزية مثل مانشستر يونايتد وتوتنهام ونيوكاسل، ولكن الصحيفة البريطانية، أكدت أن بوروسيا دورتموند الألماني وإنتر ميلان الإيطالي يراقبان وضع اللاعب عن كثب.

وقد يوافق جريليش على الخروج من مانشستر سيتي، من أجل الحصول على دقائق أكثر، حيث يتطلع إلى اعادة احياء مسيرته.

بدأ جريليش هذا الموسم 11 مباراة من أصل 20 في جميع المسابقات، وسجل هدفًا واحدًا ببطولة كأس الاتحاد الإنجليزي، وقدم 4 تمريرات حاسمة، خلال 1036 دقيقة لعبها.

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A CBF confirmou as datas e horários dos confrontos do São Paulo no Campeonato Brasileiro entre a 28ª e 30ª rodada. No período, o Tricolor enfrenta Red Bull Bragantino e Bahia fora de casa, enquanto joga contra o Internacional, no Morumbi.

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Depois de enfrentar o Corinthians, na próxima segunda-feira (18), o São Paulo viaja até Bragança Paulista onde encara o Red Bull Bragantino, no dia 24 de outubro, um domingo, às 18h15. Depois, o Tricolor enfrenta o Internacional, no Morumbi, em duelo marcado para 31 de outubro, novamente um domingo, às 18h15.

Para fechar a sequência, mais um jogo fora de casa, desta vez contra o Bahia, dia sete de novembro, novamente um domingo, às 18h15, na Arena Fonte Nova. O São Paulo está na 13ª colocação do Brasileirão, com 30 pontos.

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VEJA AS PARTIDAS DO SÃO PAULO DETALHADAS PELA CBF
28ª rodada
Red Bull Bragantino x São Paulo – 24/10, às 18h15 – Nabi Abi Chedid
29ª rodada
São Paulo x Internacional – 31/10, às 18h15 – Morumbi
30ª rodada
Bahia x São Paulo – 07/11, às 18h15 – Arena Fonte Nova

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta now appears set to promote one very highly-rated teenager to the first team, as a senior member of the Spaniard's squad faces a fresh injury setback.

Arsenal prepare to face Wolves in opening Premier League game

Following their two month-plus break from action, Arsenal are now gearing up for the new Premier League season and another opportunity to loosen Man City's stranglehold on the title.

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The Gunners have fell just short of City in the last two campaigns, pushing Pep Guardiola all the way to the final day last term, but not quite possessing enough to leapfrog their arch rivals.

After signing Italy international defender Riccardo Calafiori, and potentially Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino soon (Pete O'Rourke), Arsenal chiefs will be hoping Arteta's side can go that one step further and usurp City as the champions of England come next May.

Arsenal host Gary O'Neil's Wolves on Saturday in their bid to make the best possible start, with an array of tricky fixtures awaiting Arteta soon afterwards.

Arsenal's opening fixtures of the new Premier League season

Team

Date

Wolves (home)

August 17

Aston Villa (away)

August 24

Brighton (home)

August 31

Tottenham (away)

September 15

Man City (away)

September 22

Arsenal will also be hoping for a near-fully fit squad for their clash at the Emirates this weekend, but it is believed versatile £100,000-per-week defender Takehiro Tomiyasu could well be on the treatment table.

Arteta set to promote Myles Lewis-Skelly after Tomiyasu injury at Arsenal

According to Football Transfers, Tomiyasu is facing a fresh injury setback which will keep him out for another month, resulting in a potential opportunity for 17-year-old academy gem Myles Lewis-Skelly.

The young midfielder, who featured often in pre-season preparations, could come in to replace Tomiyasu in the matchday squad. Indeed, Arteta is apparently expected promote Lewis-Skelly to the Arsenal first team following Tomiyasu's recent problem, where he will hopefully have a chance to impress.

The Englishman, who is yet to make his professional senior debut for Arsenal, is very highly rated at the club.

“You know when you see a player and you think, ‘yeah, you’re just a little bit different’," said journalist Charles Watts on his YouTube channel last year, after Lewis-Skelly's excellent performance against Man City in their FA Youth Cup semi-final win (via TBR).

“That’s the kind of impression you get when you sit there and watch Lewis-Skelly. His close control, his ability to get himself out of tight situations, the way he runs with the ball. Just his presence on the pitch, he’s got something special.

“You can see why there’s so much excitement about him at Arsenal. If anyone at Arsenal was going to get the winner last night, and deserved to get the headlines, it was probably him, as he was very good.”

Meanwhile, former Arsenal midfielder and Hale End academy coach Jack Wilshere has tipped the teenager for a very bright future at the club.

“We give him the tools he needs to develop, but you see certain moments that are not coachable," said Wilshere on Lewis-Skelly.

"Certain players can’t do that, only certain players can but there’s much more that comes with it like how he lives. He’s a top kid but he has to manage that going forward when he gets a bit more attention. He comes from a great family which is massive, and I know that they’ll steer his journey and be present throughout that, a bit like me with my dad and family. That’s so important.”

يواصل مجلس إدارة النادي الأهلي برئاسة محمود الخطيب سعيه لانتقاء العناصر المميزة من أجل التعاقد معها لتدعيم صفوف فريق كرة القدم الأول.

ويستعد الأهلي لخوض العديد من الاستحقاقات المحلية والقارية والعالمية خلال الفترة المقبلة، والتي يطمح لضم العديد من الصفقات استعدادًا لها.

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وعلم “بطولات” أن الأهلي قد نجح في إتمام صفقة المدافع مصطفى العش، قادمًا من زد لمدة 6 أشهر على سبيل الإعارة.

وشارك العش في تسع مباريات من أصل تسعة خاضها فريق زد في بطولة الدوري هذا الموسم، دون أن ينجح في تسجيل أو صناعة أي أهداف، كما لم يحصل على أي بطاقات صفراء أو حمراء.

ويستعد الأهلي لخوض مواجهة هامة يوم الأحد المقبل أمام بيراميدز في خضم مواجهات الجولة العاشرة من عمر الدوري المصري الممتاز.

India coach praises the selectors’ input and their captain was pleased with Kuldeep and Jaiswal’s growth

ESPNcricinfo staff09-Mar-2024

After winning a series in which injuries, player unavailability, workload management and general transition forced India to give out five debuts – their joint-equal highest after their very first series – India’s coach has reserved special praise for the selectors, who, Rahul Dravid said, “pushed and challenged” the team management to play new options.At various points in the series, India missed Mohammed Shami, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj, but were 4-1 victors despite losing the first Test. The commentators of the broadcast were congratulating Dravid and the support staff when he made a special mention for the selectors.”I’d just like to give a big shoutout to Ajit [Agarkar, chairman of selectors] and his team as well,” Dravid said. “A lot of the youngsters that come in, honestly, as a coach and as a captain, we don’t actually get to see them because we don’t see as much domestic cricket as Ajit and his team of selectors do. And they’ve pushed us and they’ve challenged us to pick some of these young players and they’ve picked the right ones and they’ve come out here and performed. So sometimes it’s not easy being a selector because you always get the criticism but a big credit and a big pat on the back to Ajit and his team as well.”Related

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One of the selections that worked out splendidly was wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel, who was picked with an experience of just 15 first-class matches. The wicketkeeper had become a tricky spot for India in Pant’s absence especially with Ishan Kishan practically making himself unavailable for international cricket. However, just in his second Test Jurel prevented India from falling behind by a huge margin in Ranchi, a performance that bagged him the Player-of-the-Match award.Considering the high number of newcomers in the side, India needed some of the relative youngsters to put in veteran performances. Yashasvi Jaiswal, experience of four Tests coming into the series, and Kuldeep Yadav, eight caps coming into the series, stood up throughout. Jaiswal bagged the Player-of-the-Series award, becoming only the second India batter to score 700 or more in a series, and Kuldeep became the fastest Indian bowler and the second-fastest spinner overall to 50 Test wickets.Rohit was full of praise for them. “It was a long conversation [with Kuldeep, when he was down and out],” Rohit said. “It’s not maybe once or twice. It was over a period of time that we had conversations with him. Certainly, has got a lot of potential. We know that he can be a match-winner on his day. We saw in the first innings where chips were down a little bit. He came and bowled pretty well.”He’s got something about him, which we all need to be happy about. After his injury – he had a knee injury a couple of years back – he has worked hard at NCA, worked with his coaches, and is putting a lot of body into the ball, which is good to see. The most pleasing was his batting through the series.”Rohit had been wary of praising Jaiswal too much lest he jinx him, but once the series was over he let himself celebrate his opening partner. “I can talk about him now,” Rohit said. “Guy’s got a long way to go. Started off really well. This is amazing to be in this position for him personally. We saw through the series he wants to take on the bowlers and that is something that we want to encourage. When the guy’s got talent like that, who can play the shots like that, puts bowlers under pressure from the word go, that’s something that we want to encourage and something we want to take forward.”Obviously there will be a lot of challenges for him moving forward, but I’m pretty sure he is a tough guy. He has come a long way to where he is right now. So obviously he will understand what he needs to do individually and then what the team expects from him as well.”

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No último sábado, muitos torcedores do Flamengo relembraram o aniversário de dois anos do 5-0 sobre o Grêmio na semifinal da Libertadores. Curiosamente, o técnico do Tricolor à época passou por um novo pesadelo no Maracanã em um dia 23 de outubro, desta vez pelo Rubro-Negro e num clássico, perdido para o Fluminense por 3 a 1, pela 28ª rodada do Brasileiro.

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O rendimento do Fla no revés expôs a notória limitação do trabalho em involução de Renato Gaúcho, que não tem se mostrado capaz de lidar com os desfalques, organizar o sistema defensivo e apresentar repertório ofensivo à equipe – contra o Flu, de 16 arremates, só acertou cinco no alvo e não teve uma grande chance criada na área, mesmo tendo 65% de posse de bola, por exemplo.

O terceiro jogo consecutivo sem vitória (empates com Cuiabá e Athletico-PR e derrota para o Fluminense) foi além dos preciosos pontos deixados pelo caminho na briga pelo Brasileiro, já que Portaluppi, em sua pior fase no Flamengo, constatou de perto – e da pior forma – cobranças da torcida por causa de uma nova atuação pobre taticamente, sobretudo.

Na entrevista coletiva, o próprio Renato adotou uma estratégia que acentuou a pressão pelas conquistas das Copas (do Brasil e Libertadores). A sua fala, escorada em uma narrativa persecutória, também reforçou um carimbo que o assombrou nos tempos recentes de Grêmio, onde não conseguira administrar a disputa por pontos corridos.

-Satisfeito pelos problemas que a gente vem tendo. Desfalques de jogadores na Seleção, no departamento médico. Mesmo assim, o Flamengo em três competições. Está na final da Libertadores, temos 90 minutos para colocar o clube em outra final na quarta-feira e estamos brigando no Brasileiro. Está cada vez mais difícil, mas qual clube joga e vence as três competições? […]. Quem tudo quer, nada tem. E os outros clubes que estão disputando só o Brasileiro? – questionou o treinador, que, a ver pelas reações nas redes sociais,magnetizou ainda mais lupa sobre si.

> Veja e simule a tabela do Brasileirão

Agora terceiro colocado no Brasileiro, já que ficou estacionado nos 46 pontos e foi ultrapassado pelo Fortaleza (48), o Flamengo vira a chave para receber o Athletico-PR, nesta quarta, às 21h30, pelo duelo de volta das semifinais da Copa do Brasil, no Maracanã – na ida, os times empataram em 2 a 2.

أوضح أحمد سالم، المتحدث الرسمي لنادي الزمالك، حقيقة غضب الكابتن حسين لبيب رئيس القلعة البيضاء، ومغادرته المقصورة الرئيسية خلال مباراة الفريق أمام الجونة، بسبب هتافات الجماهير ضده.

وشهدت مباراة الزمالك والجونة التي أقيمت أمس على ملعب استاد القاهرة، أحداثًا مُثيرة، ليس فقط داخل المستطيل الأخير بعد فوز الفريق الأبيض برباعية مُقابل هدف، ولكن أيضًا في مدرجات الجماهير.

حيث قامت الجماهير بتوجيه هتافات قوية ضد مجلس إدارة الزمالك برئاسة حسين لبيب، وإلقاء اللوم عليه بسبب عدم تدعيم الفريق بصفقات جديدة خلال فترة الانتقالات الشتوية الجارية، بالإضافة لعدم حسم ملف تجديد عقود اللاعبين.

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وترددت أنباء حينها، أن الكابتن حسين لبيب، غضب من تلك الهتافات، وقرر مغادرة المقصورة الرئيسية وعدم استكمال مشاهدة المباراة، وهو ما ينفيه المتحدث الرسمي لنادي الزمالك.

وكتب أحمد سالم، عبر حسابه الشخصي بموقع التواصل الاجتماعي “فيس بوك”: “لا صحة لما تردد في بعض البرامج الرياضية عن مغادرة الكابتن حسين لبيب، للمقصورة بسبب هتافات الجماهير”.

وتابع: “حيث يُقدر رئيس مجلس إدارة نادي الزمالك، جميع انفعالات عاشقي الفانلة البيضاء، وحرصهم على رؤية الفريق على منصات التتويج”.

وأضاف: “ويعدهم بالعمل جاهدًا على تلبية رغباتهم وتحقيق طموحاتهم في دعم استقرار الفريق وتطويره فنيًا، في ظل أقصى الإمكانيات المتاحة زمنيًا وماديًا”.

واختتم: “ويهيب المجلس بالسادة مقدمي البرامج الرياضية، تحري الدقة فيما يرددونه، وعدم الانسياق وراء الشائعات كي لا يفقدون المصداقية لدي الجماهير.. عاش الزمالك أكبر قلعة رياضية في مصر”.

Lancashire consider options to sign another overseas player after Australia seamer is told to rest

ESPNcricinfo staff13-Apr-2021

Jackson Bird has a bulging disk in his neck and has been ordered to rest for a month, ruling him out of his planned County Championship stint with Lancashire.Bird, the Australia seamer who has 414 wickets from 99 first-class matches, was due to arrive in England later this month to play in six Championship matches starting at Kent on April 22 but, following a scan, he has been advised to rest for the next four weeks. He played a week ago in Tasmania’s 175-run victory over Western Australia in their last match of the Sheffield Shield season.Paul Allott, Lancashire’s Director of Cricket, said: “We are disappointed to lose Jackson as he would have been a great addition to our side for six LV= County Championship matches this summer. But of course, we understand that his long-term health and fitness must come first, and we all hope to see him back out on a cricket field soon.”With Richard Gleeson still recovering from the back injury that restricted him to just one first-class appearance last year and James Anderson’s workload expected to be managed carefully by England, it was hoped Bird would add fast-bowling depth to Lancashire’s squad.Lancashire is now considering its options to sign another overseas player alongside South Africa-born captain Dane Vilas. They have already agreed deals with India’s Shreyas Iyer for the One-Day Cup and Finn Allen of New Zealand for the T20 Blast.Lancashire’s opening Championship match with Sussex ended in a draw at Old Trafford on Sunday when heavy show wiped out the final day’s play shortly after the lunch break.

After the departure of midfielder Amadou Onana to Aston Villa earlier this window, Everton have been on the hunt for a new midfielder to fill the void ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League campaign.

The Belgian was a key first-team member under Sean Dyche last season, featuring 30 times for the Toffees as they survived a relegation scare after being deducted eight points for breaching the league’s PSR rules.

With the transfer window closing in less than two weeks time, the club will have to work tirelessly to sign a replacement for Onana, especially after missing out on a deal on Manchester City man Kalvin Phillips.

The one-time England international completed a season-long loan deal to join newly promoted Ipswich Town earlier this week, ending Dyche’s hopes of landing the midfielder after previously registering interest in the 28-year-old.

As a result, the Toffees could reignite interest in one talent who, like Phillips, has previously been linked with a move to Goodison Park this summer.

Everton could land £105k-p/w sensation

After missing out on the Englishman, Everton could look to reignite interest and complete a deal to sign Juventus want away Arthur Melo before the transfer deadline.

The Brazilian ace has been told he’s free to leave the Serie A side after the appointment of Thiago Motta, with Dyche’s side battling Newcastle United for his signature.

Arthur, who earns a reported £105k-per-week as per Capology, enjoyed a successful loan spell at Fiorentina last season, featuring 33 times in the league, registering five goal contributions as he looked to get his career back on track.

The former Liverpool loanee would be a superb addition to Dyche’s ranks, softening the blow of missing out on Phillips after the club’s long-standing interest in the Englishman.

Why Arthur could allow Everton fans to forget about Phillips

After failing to make an impact under Pep Guardiola at the Etihad following his £45m move back in the summer of 2022, Phillips was sent on loan to West Ham United for the second half of last season – in another disastrous spell for the midfielder.

He only made ten appearances for the Hammers, which included a terrible mistake on his debut against Bournemouth, before being sent off in the defeat against Nottingham Forest.

Despite his unsuccessful stint in London, the club tried to secure a move for Phillips, but to no avail, with Arthur undoubtedly a better addition when delving into the pair’s respective stats from 2023/24.

The “outstanding” Juventus ace, as described by former teammate Jordan Henderson, completed 92% of the passes he attempted last season compared to Phillips’ tally of 83% – showcasing his ability at retaining the ball and finding a teammate.

Arthur also dominated when it comes to dribbles completed, achieving a completion rate of 73% compared to the former West Ham loanee who could only muster a measly 25%.

How Arthur Melo & Phillips compare in 2023/24

Statistics

Arthur

Phillips

Games played

33

12

Minutes played

1993

396

Pass accuracy

92%

83%

Passes completed per 90

61

46

Dribble success

73%

25%

Tackles won

67%

64%

Duels won

65%

48%

Stats via FotMob

However, despite his excellent figures in possession, Melo was also just as impressive at regaining the ball for his side, winning three percent more of the tackles that he entered – making him an excellent box-to-box option for Dyche’s side should he make the move to Merseyside.

It’s imperative that the club are able to sign a new midfielder before the closure of the window to give Dyche the best chance possible of securing a mid-table finish after numerous near misses with relegation.

The hierarchy have invested well so far this summer, making five new first-team additions, but to complete the transfer business for another window it’s crucial that the Toffees sign a player such as Melo who can produce that added quality in midfield.

It may have been a disappointment to miss out on a signing like Phillips, but Melo has proven that he would be a better addition, taking Everton’s midfield to the next level in 2024/25.