كشف الإعلامي أحمد شوبير عن مقترح نقل مباراة منتخب مصر أمام جيبوتي في التصفيات الإفريقية المؤهلة لكأس العالم 2026، مؤكدًا أن هناك صعوبات مرتبطة بلوائح الاتحاد الدولي لكرة القدم “فيفا”.
وقال شوبير في تصريحات عبر برنامجه الإذاعي صباح اليوم الأربعاء: “هناك مقترح بنقل المباراة إلى مصر، خاصة أن جيبوتي لا تلعب على ملعبها، وبالتالي سواء أقيمت في المغرب أو مصر أو أي مكان آخر فالأمر لا يختلف كثيرًا”.
وتابع: “المصادر تؤكد أن نقل المباراة يبدو صعبًا بسبب قواعد (فيفا) ومبدأ النزاهة والشفافية في المنافسة، وحتى إذا وافقت جيبوتي، فإن هناك احتمالًا كبيرًا بالرفض حفاظًا على مبدأ اللعب النظيف، الأمين العام لاتحاد جيبوتي صرّح بإمكانية إقامة المباراة في القاهرة، لكن يبقى القرار النهائي خاضعًا للوائح”.
طالع أيضًا | شوبير: كدت أجن مما حدث مع حسام حسن.. وبكاءهم بعد مباراة بوركينا فاسو معروف سببه
وأضاف: “من وجهة نظري لا توجد مشكلة في الأمر، فمنتخب بوركينا فاسو فاز على جيبوتي بسداسية في المباراة الأخيرة، وكان قد تغلب عليهم برباعية في لقاء الذهاب، بينما نحن أيضًا حققنا الفوز على جيبوتي بسداسية، وبالتالي لا أزمة إذا أُقيمت المباراة في المغرب كما هو معتاد”.
واختتم: “بالطبع إذا أُقيمت المباراة في مصر سيكون ذلك أفضل، لكن في جميع الأحوال لا توجد مشكلة، فالمغرب خاض مباريات في التصفيات أمام النيجر والكونغو على أرضه، سنرى شكل التحركات خلال الفترة المقبلة، لكن في النهاية سواء أُقيمت المباراة في القاهرة أو في المغرب، فكلتاهما بلدنا ولا توجد أي أزمة”.
ومن المقرر أن يلتقي منتخب مصر مع جيبوتي في الجولة التاسعة من منافسات المجموعة الأولى بالتصفيات المؤهلة لكأس العالم، حيث يتصدر الفراعنة الترتيب برصيد 20 نقطة من 6 انتصارات وتعادلين بعد مرور 8 جولات.
It seems like Everton are putting a real focus on reshaping their attack ahead of a historic season in 2025/26. The Toffees are set to move into the Hill Dickinson Stadium, and will be looking to build on the momentum they gathered under David Moyes at the back end of last season.
Thierno Barry will be one of their new attacking players in this new era. It has finally been confirmed that the Frenchman is now a new Everton player, following his £27m move from Villarreal. He replaces Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who left the club on a free transfer.
Thierno Barry celebrates scoring for Villarreal.
However, it appears that the 22-year-old will not be the only attacker to switch to the Hill Dickinson Stadium this summer.
Everton targeting new winger
As well as looking to sign a striker, in the form of Barry, Moyes’ side seems set to sign a new winger this summer. It was reported earlier this week that Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo has emerged as a target, and they reportedly have someone else in their sights.
Transfer Focus
Mega money deals, controversial moves and big-name flops. This is the home of transfer news and opinion across Football FanCast.
A recent report from Turkey suggests that the Toffees are ‘following’ the movements of Benfica winger Kerem Akturkoglu, who is wanted by a couple of teams in the Premier League.
Indeed, the winger, who has strong ties to Galatasaray and would ‘not consider’ playing for any other Turkish team, is wanted by Nottingham Forest, the first English top-flight team to contact Benfica, and newly promoted Sunderland.
If Everton are to win the race for Akturkoglu, they will need to spend £38m, which is Benfica’s asking price.
Why Akturkoglu would be a good signing
The 2024/25 campaign, Akturkoglu’s first as a Benfica player, was an incredibly impressive season. He lit up the Portuguese top flight, and it is not hard to see why Everton are looking to sign him this summer.
Benfica's Kerem Akturkoglu in action with FC Barcelona'sFrenkiedeJong
In 53 appearances for the Portuguese giants, Akturkoglu contributed to 16 goals and 13 assists. That included the very impressive tally of 11 goals and 11 assists in the Liga Portugal, and an assist in the final of the Taca de Portugal, helping his side lift the trophy by beating Sporting.
It is easy to see why football scout Antonio Mango described the Turkey international as a “talented” player, having previously hailed him as “unstoppable” back in Istanbul.
Galatasaray forward Kerem Akturkoglu.
Indeed, it is not just at Benfica that the winger, who can play on the left or right-hand side, has performed so well. He played 179 games for Galatasaray, finding the back of the net 46 times and grabbing 42 assists.
He scored twice in the Champions League for the club, with both of those strikes coming against Manchester United, including this stunning effort. It will surely please Everton that Akturkoglu can be so effective against elite English top-flight sides.
For Barry, seeing a player with the creative nous of Akturkoglu walk through the doors at Everton after him must be a thrilling prospect. The new Toffees striker, who was born in Lyon, was on fire for Villarreal last season, with 11 goals and four assists in 37 games.
He certainly left an impression last term, showing good striker’s instinct in the penalty box, as the goal below shows. Everton have certainly missed that, with just two players bagging ten or more goals in 2024/25.
Well, Akturkoglu will certainly bring the creativity to the Toffees side, which can help make Barry unstoppable. The stats on FBref highlight some of those creative talents, with a standout number being his 0.67 goal-creating actions per 90 minutes, placing him in the top 6% of attacking midfielders and wingers in Portugal.
Akturkoglu key stats and rank 2024/25
Stat (per 90)
Number
Percentile rank
Goals and assists
0.9
95th
Assists
0.4
94th
Expected assists
0.33xA
94th
Key passes
1.84
85th
Shot-creating actions
3.46
74th
Goal-creating actions
0.67
94th
Stats from FBref
It is stats like those which show Akturkoglu could be the man to help up the goalscoring levels of this Everton side. The 26-year-old could well become Barry’s dream winger, with the way he is able to fashion goalscoring opportunities out of nowhere.
Of course, £38m is a large asking price, but Everton have shown a willingness to invest big money into their attack, and Akturkoglu could be the man to help take that to the next level.
Ndiaye 2.0 for Moyes: £35m star 'would love' to sign for Everton
David Moyes is looking to sign another attacking player this summer at Everton.
Southampton are building for a campaign back in the Championship and could now be about to make a transfer statement ahead of the new season, according to reports.
Will Still begins to lay down authority at Southampton
Despite suffering relegation in acrimonious circumstances last term, Southampton appear to be heading back in the right direction after appointing Will Still to lead them forward.
The former RC Lens coach has added Paul Trollope to his staff as an assistant, which is something Rickie Lambert believes can have a major impact behind the scenes in the Saints’ quest for promotion.
Newly appointed Southampton manager WillStillin the stands
He explained: “Trolls has bought me twice, at Bristol Rovers and at Cardiff. He’s an excellent manager. I went to see him and Rob Edwards at Luton to see how they were working together there. Honest to god, the way they worked together was one of the best I’ve seen.
“Trolls as a person is one of the best. His sessions are brilliant, his knowledge about the game…he’s an excellent addition to Southampton.”
In the field of recruitment, Southampton have turned their attention to Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson, and their interest could intensify if Aaron Ramsdale’s relegation release clause is activated this summer.
Southampton and Still want to sign new £4m+ forward with 11 goals in 24/25
The Saints are looking for a swift return to the Premier League.
BySean Markus Clifford May 30, 2025
Finances could be available for Saints to spend over the next couple of months. Taylor Harwood-Bellis has been the subject of a rejected £19 million bid from Porto, and he may be a candidate to bring in funds for Still to ignite a rebuild on the South Coast.
Paul Onuachu is moving to Trabzonspor after an uninspiring spell at St Mary’s. His departure may now have paved the way for an exciting new arrival, per recent developments.
Southampton agree deal to sign Damion Downs
According to Sky Sports journalist Marc McAdam, Southampton have agreed a deal to sign FC Koln striker Damion Downs and the ‘finer details’ of his move to the South Coast club will be ironed out after the United States international returns from the Gold Cup.
Believed to be coming in for £6.8 million, he will likely take Onuachu’s place in the squad ahead of the new campaign. He is set to be involved in the Gold Cup final against Mexico on Monday, 7th July.
Earning plaudits after a return of 11 goals and six assists in 32 appearances across all competitions for FC Koln, the Werneck-born man also managed to direct 25 of his 60 shots on target in Bundesliga.2.
Fresh faces are needed for Southampton to gain the hunger needed for a tilt at promotion back to the top-flight, and Downs is someone who could now have a big part to play under Still’s guidance.
India captain dismisses talks of complacency in the wake of India’s 2-0 series loss
Shashank Kishore07-Aug-20245:39
India’s batting (except Rohit’s) against spin a sign of concern
“We need to talk about it.”That was India captain Rohit Sharma when asked if being spun out on dry Colombo surfaces to lose the ODI series against Sri Lanka 2-0 was a result of their lack of application against the turning ball. India lost 27 wickets to spin, the most by any team against this variety in a three-match series.”I don’t think it’s a concern,” Rohit said after India’s first ODI series loss to Sri Lanka since 1997. “But it’s something we need to look at seriously, into our individual game plans. We were definitely put under pressure throughout the series. We need to look into it, do something differently, need to talk about it and come back with different plans.”Rohit struck two half-centuries and was comfortably India’s best batter in the series. He provided barnstorming starts to every run-chase, but once the field spread, the ball got older and began to take turn, it became difficult for batters to maintain that tempo. Especially new ones. India’s middle-order were unable to find a way past this problem.In the series opener, India lost 5 for 57 after racing to 75 without loss chasing 231. On Sunday, they collapsed from 97 for 0 to 147 for 6 in a chase of 241. On Wednesday, Rohit struck 31 of the 37 runs for the first wicket before they lost 6 for 45.ESPNcricinfo Ltd
Were India complacent?”It’s a joke,” Rohit responded. “When you’re playing for India, there’s no complacency as long as I am here captaining the team. It’s not going to be the case. You come here trying to win every game, give your best and find answers, but yes, we were outplayed. You’ve got to give credit where it’s due, Sri Lanka played better cricket than us.”India lost all three tosses and ended up chasing. In all the games, the amount of turn on offer under lights made batting progressively tougher. On Wednesday, with the series on the line, India strengthened their batting by including Riyan Parag in place of a second fast bowler in Arshdeep Singh.Related
Ryan ten Doeschate keen to get India batters back on track against spin
Stats – SL's spinners end India's 27-year streak
Big-innings accumulator to powerplay aggressor: Rohit finds ways to be extraordinary
Wellalage five-for sends India crashing to 2-0 defeat
This meant Shivam Dube had to share the new ball with Mohammed Siraj. Rohit explained the shake-up in the bowling was dictated largely by the conditions, but also to an extent borne by the need to give some of the younger players opportunities. Parag, who impressed in the T20I leg of the tour with his assortment of legspin and offspin, was the pick of India’s bowlers with 3 for 54 on ODI debut.”We looked at the conditions and thought taking pace off is an ideal combination,” Rohit said. “Having said that, we also have a lot of players waiting in the wings. We have to look at some of the guys who haven’t got an opportunity. All in all, we didn’t play good cricket throughout the series, hence we stand here.”Were there any positives?”A few, like how our spinners bowled,” Rohit said. “But even though you want to look at the positives, I feel there are a lot of areas we need to look at rather than the positives. We will go back, chat about what we need to do when we come up in conditions like this.”India don’t play an ODI series until January against England leading into the next major global event, the Champions Trophy in 2025. They also have a longish break and don’t play international cricket until late September, when the home Test season kicks off with a series against Bangladesh.”A series loss doesn’t mean the end of the world,” Rohit said. “These guys have been playing good cricket for the past few years. Yes, we will lose a one-off series here and there, what’s important is how we move on from this and how we can come back.”
توقع كيليان مبابي، نجم الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ريال مدريد، أن يفشل ليفربول في الفوز بلقب الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز لكرة القدم على الرغم من الانتقالات المذهلة التي أجراها هذا الصيف.
وشهد ميركاتو ليفربول نشاطًا هائلًا، بالتعاقد مع جيريمي فريمبونج وفلوريان فيرتز من باير ليفركوزن، وميلوس كيركيز من بورنموث، والحارس فريدي وودمان في صفقة انتقال حر، والحارس أرمين بيتشي، وأخيرًا هوجو إيكيتيكي من فرانكفورت، وألكسندر إيزاك من نيوكاسل يونايتد.
وقال نجم ريال مدريد لصحيفة “بيلد” الألمانية عن رأيه في تتويج ليفربول ببطولة الدوري مرة أخرى: “بالطبع، يجب ذكر ليفربول في المقام الأول لأنهم مصممون على الفوز بلقب تلو الآخر”.
اقرأ أيضًا | أليسون يتحدث عن علاقته بـ محمد صلاح: أبذل قصاري جهدي لمساعدته
وأكمل: “لكن لدي أيضًا آمال كبيرة في آرسنال لأن لاعبي الفريق الأساسيين يعرفون بعضهم البعض منذ فترة طويلة وهذا عامل حاسم في كرة القدم”.
وأردف: “ومانشستر سيتي أيضًا دائمًا في المقدمة على أي حال مع بيب جوارديولا وإيرلينج هالاند”.
وبسؤاله عن توقعه للفريق المرشح للفوز بلقب الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز أتم: “الأمر صعب، ربما آرسنال، ربما يكون هذا موسمهم، من الأسهل علينا بالتأكيد أن نقول الأقرب هو مانشستر سيتي أو ليفربول”.
Liverpool are set to be in the market to add a new central defender to their squad after adding Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, and Milos Kerkez to the group.
Wirtz and Frimpong have already been confirmed as new signings, both joining from Bayer Leverkusen, whilst Kerkez is reportedly on the verge of a move to Anfield.
Florian Wirtz
The Premier League champions will then need to find another centre-back to compete for a place in the team, because Jarell Quansah is set to move on from Merseyside.
Fabrizio Romano has reported that Bayer Leverkusen have agreed a deal worth an initial £30m to sign the England U21 international from the Reds this summer.
Quansah was the third centre-back for Arne Slot during the 2024/25 campaign, behind Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate, which means that the club will need to find another player to fill that slot.
Liverpool have already missed out on one centre-back they were reportedly interested in, though, as Real Madrid snapped up Dean Huijsen earlier this summer.
Why missing out on Dean Huijsen was a blow for Liverpool
It was reported in May that Liverpool were preparing to make a bid to sign the Spain international from Bournemouth, but Real Madrid swooped in to sign him for a reported fee of £50m.
AFC Bournemouth's DeanHuijsen
Missing out on a deal for the 20-year-old defender was a blow for the Reds because he is a proven Premier League performer who could have hit the ground running at Anfield, having already showcased his quality in the division for the Cherries.
Huijsen started 26 of his 32 appearances for Bournemouth in the top-flight during the 2024/25 campaign, and his performances were impressive enough to earn a £50m transfer to the Bernabeu.
24/25 Premier League
Dean Huijsen p90
Percentile rank vs CBs
Progressive passes
4.89
Top 15%
Progressive carries
1.52
Top 9%
Interceptions
1.89
Top 4%
Blocks
1.48
Top 31%
Clearances
7.34
Top 4%
Aerial duels won
2.52
Top 23%
Stats via FBref
As you can see in the table above, the Spanish titan combined progressive play in possession with solid defensive work, as shown by how highly he ranked against his positional peers.
This further emphasises how much of a blow it was to miss out on the young centre-back, as he could have been a standout performer for Liverpool if he could carry that form over to Anfield.
Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen.
The Reds could, however, land an even bigger talent than Huijsen as they are now eyeing up a very talented teenage central defender as a potential signing.
Liverpool eyeing up Ajax star
According to the Athletic, the Premier League champions are mainly interested in a deal to sign Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi to replace Quansah before the end of the summer transfer window.
However, the report claims that the Reds will only press ahead with a move for the England international if the Eagles, who won the FA Cup this season, quote a reasonable asking price for him.
Transfer Focus
Mega money deals, controversial moves and big-name flops. This is the home of transfer news and opinion across Football FanCast.
The Athletic, therefore, adds that Liverpool are looking at alternative options to Guehi, and Ajax central defender Jorrel Hato has emerged as a target for the club.
It was previously reported by FootballTransfers that Ajax value the centre-back at a fee of around £43m, and that fellow Premier League side Arsenal are also keen on the Dutchman.
Slot should, now, push for Liverpool to secure a deal to sign Hato this summer because he is an even bigger centre-back talent than both Guehi and Huijsen.
Why Hato is a bigger talent than Guehi and Huijsen
The 19-year-old star’s progress with Ajax at an incredibly young age suggests that he has huge potential and could go on to be a top centre-back in the future.
Hato, despite not turning 20 until March 2026, has played a staggering 111 first-team matches for the Dutch giants. Huijsen, for reference, has only played 53 career games at the age of 20, whilst Guehi had played just 26 matches by the age of 19, and 71 games by the age of 20.
This suggests that the Dutch starlet is a bigger talent at his age than Huijsen and Guehi were, because he played more than twice as many games as the Spaniard and over four times as many matches as the Englishman at the same age.
Hato has also captained Ajax several times, at the ages of just 17 and 18, which suggests that he can bring leadership qualities at a very young age, just as Guehi, who is Palace’s captain, can.
24/25 season
Hato (Eredivisie)
Guehi (Premier League)
Appearances
31
34
Goals
2
3
Assists
6
2
Tackles + interceptions per game
2.6
2.6
Dribbled past per game
0.3x
0.5x
Ground duel success rate
51%
63%
Aerial duel success rate
55%
54%
Stats via Sofascore
As you can see in the table above, the 19-year-old starlet also matched up well against Guehi at league level this season, despite being five years younger than the Eagles star, as he won a higher percentage of his ground duels and was dribbled past less frequently.
Hato, who was hailed as “immense” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, also provides positional flexibility, as he has played 70 games or more as both a centre-back and a left-back.
Whereas Guehi has never played more than two matches away from a centre-back role, and Huijsen has never played any other position other than centre-back in his career.
This means that the Ajax titan would offer far more versatility to Slot, due to his ability to play at left-back, as well as the defensive and leadership qualities that he can offer.
He'd be unplayable with Gordon: Liverpool submit bid to sign £64m forward
Liverpool are planning to sign a new striker this summer.
1 ByAngus Sinclair Jun 24, 2025
Overall, Liverpool could land an even bigger talent than Guehi and Huijsen because of what Hato has already achieved in his career at such a young age, and the quality that he can provide in the here and now.
Officially kicking off a new era, Rangers are now reportedly set to secure their first signing of Russell Martin’s tenure, with one of Scotland’s hottest prospects undergoing a medical.
Rangers commence new era
It’s not just the start of a new era in the technical area at Ibrox this summer. It’s also a new chapter for Rangers away from the pitch following the news that the 49ers have officially completed their takeover of the club. A long time coming, the American owners will be well aware of the task at hand and must use this summer to bridge the gap on Old Firm rivals Celtic.
After completing the takeover, Andrew Cavenagh told the official Rangers website: “We are deeply grateful for the trust placed in us by the Rangers Board, shareholders, staff, and supporters. This club’s history and traditions speak for themselves, but history doesn’t win matches.
“We know that the true way to honour the club’s heritage will be to drive performance. Our focus is simple: elevate performance, deliver results, and bring Rangers back to where it belongs – at the top.”
Since then, the 49ers have completed their first priority by appointing a new manager in Martin. The former Southampton boss arrives in the face of plenty of pressure and will be desperate to prove any doubters wrong at long last.
All pulling in the same direction, it looks as though the 49ers are ready to back their man to take the Gers back to the top of the Scottish Premiership. Whilst recent links have emerged to the likes of Flynn Downes, however, a young Scottish gem looks set to become the first signing of the Martine era at Ibrox.
Rangers set to sign Josh Mulligan
According to Ibrox Noise, Rangers are set to sign Josh Mulligan from Dundee with the midfielder undergoing a medical at the club. The 22-year-old’s arrival seems imminent and he looks destined to take his place in his history as the 49ers’ first signing and the first arrival under Martin. One of Scotland’s hottest prospects, Rangers’ pursuit should come as no surprise.
Described as an “aggressive” wing-back and central midfielder by journalist and football consultant Kai Watson, Mulligan has looked destined for a big move for some time. Now, at 22 years old, he is set to get exactly that courtesy of Rangers.
Martin's own Kamara: Rangers exploring move to sign "ridiculous" £10m star
Rangers have explored a deal for a £10m-rated star who could be Russell Martin’s own Glen Kamara.
ByDan Emery Jun 12, 2025
Having started 24 games for Dundee in the Scottish Premiership last season, the right-midfielder is more than ready to step up at Ibrox and represents the direction that the 49ers could take Rangers towards this summer. Starting with Mulligan, the Gers could be in for a hectic transfer window.
There is just a month left of the season, and as such, transfer rumours have started swirling around clubs in the Premier League, although for Tottenham Hotspur, those rumours concern the manager’s position.
Ange Postecoglou might be two games away from a Europa League final, but as things stand, he’s overseen 18 league defeats and has a real chance of leading the North Londoners to a 17th-place finish.
So it’s not surprising that the last week or so has seen a number of top coaches in England and abroad linked with taking over his job in the summer.
One of the most prominent candidates at the moment seems to be Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, although based on recent reports, the club might have just identified an even better option.
Tottenham's manager search
Before we get to the manager in question, it is worth looking at some of the other potential candidates who have been linked with the jobs over the last week or so, such as Marco Silva.
Manager Focus
Who are the greatest coaches in the land? Football FanCast’s Manager Focus series aims to reveal all.
The Fulham boss has done an incredible job in West London since being appointed in 2021, leading the Cottagers to promotion and turning them into a solid mid-table side who have beaten Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle United this season.
Another impressive coach linked with the job in recent days has been Brentford’s Thomas Frank.
Brentford managerThomasFrankbefore the matc
According to the Telegraph’s Matt Law, Lilywhites technical director Johan Lange is a big fan of the 51-year-old, and it’s not hard to see why, as, like Silva, he’s led his side up to the top-flight and turned them into a solid team that can give anyone a game, despite losing star striker Ivan Toney in the summer.
However, another name has also popped up as a potential replacement for Postecoglou, a manager who could also be a better option than Iraola: Roberto De Zerbi.
According to journalist Graeme Bailey, the former Brighton & Hove Albion boss is a ‘name that some at Tottenham appreciate.’
Known for being something of a passionate character, it could be the perfect match to get Spurs firing again in the summer and a better hire than the Bournemouth man.
How De Zerbi compares to Iraola
So, if Spurs are looking at De Zerbi and Iraola as potential replacements for Postecoglou, how do they compare to one another?
Well, from a basic stylistic point, both managers prefer to use a 4-2-3-1 formation when possible, which may be ideal for the North Londoners, as that could see the backline receive more protection and allow James Maddison or Dejan Kulusevski to flourish as the most attacking midfielder with pacey widemen on either side and Dominic Solanke leading the line.
Moreover, while the Italian likes to play a high line, he prefers to play two holding midfielders, per the football analyst, which could help stop said line from being exploited as often as it has under Ange.
Roberto De Zerbi celebrates Brighton & Hove Albion's victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League.
With that said, how do the manager’s recent records look when compared?
Well, during his time with Brighton, the “genius” tactician, as dubbed by analyst Statman Dave, won 38 games, drew 20 and lost 31, which resulted in him averaging 1.51 points per game, whereas the Cherries boss has won 33 games, drawn 19 and lost 30 on the south coast, resulting in an average of 1.44 points per game.
De Zerbi vs Iraola in England
Manager
De Zerbi
Iraola
Games (All Comps)
89
82
Wins
38
33
Draws
20
19
Losses
31
30
Points per Game
1.51
1.44
All Stats via Sofascore
However, something to consider is that on top of securing the Seagulls European football in the 22/23 season, the Brescia-born boss is now managing one of the two biggest clubs in France, Olympique de Marseille.
He’s averaging 1.81 points per game on the French Riviera, so, unlike the former Rayo Vallecano man, he knows what it is like to take charge of a massive institution and all the intense pressure and scrutiny that comes with it.
Ultimately, De Zerbi and Iraola would almost certainly improve the football and results at Spurs next season, but the former has the experience of leading a ‘big club’, which might just make him the better candidate for the North Londoners.
Their answer to Yamal: Spurs are brewing "one of England’s best talents"
The incredible youngster looks destined for greatness with Spurs.
Two very exciting words have been shared in a report regarding the 49ers’ plans for the next Rangers manager.
Rangers rescue draw at Aberdeen to deny Celtic title
The Gers made several changes to their starting XI on Sunday, as interim manager Barry Ferguson prioritises the Europa League, with a huge second-leg clash away at Athletic Bilbao on Thursday and the tie evenly poised at 0-0.
As bad as McCausland: Ferguson must instantly drop £5m Rangers man
Rangers fought back from 2-0 down to salvage a 2-2 draw at Pittodrie against Aberdeen, but one flop in particular came in for scathing criticism.
ByBen Gray Apr 13, 2025
The various changes affected Rangers deeply, as they found themselves 2-0 down and a man down at half-time. But goals from Hamza Igamane and Ianis Hagi claimed a point for the Gers and put a hold on Celtic’s title celebrations, albeit for just a short time.
Despite the fact there wasn’t much on the game for Rangers, Ferguson was happy with his side’s comeback and the fact they got a point: “After going down to 10 men and 2-0 down, you’ve got to be pretty happy with coming back into the game and getting a point. [Character] is one thing I’ve tried to drill into them. They’ll dig deep for me. They never give in. They kept going until the end. But we don’t help ourselves.”
Barry Ferguson’s managerial record at Rangers
Games
9
Won
4
Drawn
2
Lost
3
Points per game
1.56
The match on Sunday saw Rangers and Ferguson go up against Jimmy Thelin, who has emerged on Rangers’ radar in recent weeks, but the inconsistent form Aberdeen have shown has now likely ruled him out of the running.
Update shared about the 49ers plans for the next Rangers manager
Thelin being ruled out of the race comes in a report from Football Insider, who also interestingly state that the 49ers are planning on appointing a “big name” to become the new Rangers manager.
Rangers chiefs are planning to cover all areas and look further afield than just Scotland, as they want someone to come in and lead the club forward for years to come. The report doesn’t state who Rangers are actually considering appointing, but several names have been linked to the post in recent weeks, with Ferguson also not out of the running – his best chance of securing the job is of course to win the Europa League.
Since Philippe Clement was sacked by the Gers, several “big names” have been linked – former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was the first name in the ring, while former Gers boss Steven Gerrard has been mentioned with a sensational return to the club. A recent report has also claimed that the 49ers want to use their Red Bull links and hire Marco Rose, who has just left RB Leipzig.
But a big-name manager doesn’t come much bigger than José Mourinho, who before Fenerbahçe’s clash with the Gers last month, claimed that he would be open to managing Rangers one day.
“People can say that the Scottish league is a league of two teams, but it’s a league of passion. It’s a league of passion. And for me, passion in football is everything. And Celtic and Rangers, they are big clubs with big fanbases, with big emotions, big responsibilities, and big expectations. Why not?”
The 2024/25 season has been a phenomenal one for Arne Slot during his debut campaign in charge of Liverpool, taking over from Jürgen Klopp seamlessly.
The Dutchman looks set to claim the Premier League title at the first attempt, currently only losing twice in his 31 league outings – boasting an 11-point cushion over second-placed Arsenal.
He will undoubtedly be disappointed that they’ve been unable to add the Carabao Cup to the list of trophies secured this year, after losing 2-1 to Newcastle United in the final at Wembley.
Liverpool managerArneSlotbefore the match
However, his first season at Anfield has certainly given supporters reasons to be positive about the 46-year-old’s tenure on Merseyside, with 2025/26 an opportunity to build on the success achieved in recent months.
Any chance of further trophies in the coming years may have received a boost after the news that emerged out of the club over the last couple of days.
Mohamed Salah’s contract situation at Liverpool
Over the last few months, news regarding Mohamed Salah’s contract situation has been quiet, with many fearing the worst over his future at Liverpool.
His contract is set to expire at the end of the season, but it appears that he’s set to continue his journey at Anfield if the latest update from David Ornstein is to be believed.
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah
The journalist confirmed that there’s been a breakthrough in talks, with the Egyptian set to sign a new contract until the summer of 2027 – taking his spell on Merseyside to a decade after joining in 2017.
His tally of 54 combined goals and assists in just 45 appearances this season is evidence of how crucial he’s been to Slot’s plans in 2024/25, undoubtedly the key to any further success next time around.
Whilst such news is certainly a huge positive for the fanbase, it could spell bad news for one other first-team member who may need to depart the side to gain regular minutes elsewhere.
The player who may be sold after Salah’s contract extension
Liverpool’s talent in the first-team is there for all to see, especially considering their record of just seven defeats across all competitions throughout the 2024/25 campaign.
Mohamed Salah celebrates for Liverpool
Every player has played their part, whether that be like Salah in starring in the majority of outings, or Wataru Endo, who is usually the go-to man to come off the bench to see out a victory.
However, the limited opportunities for some players could see them depart the Reds in the near future to further their career and reach the potential they arrived at Anfield with.
Attacker Harvey Elliott joined the club back in 2019 from Fulham after paying a £4.3m compensation fee, with the hope he can progress and be a star for years to come.
Fast-forward six years since his move, the 22-year-old has racked up over 100 senior appearances at Anfield, but the majority of which have been off the substitutes bench.
Harvey Elliott’s Premier League stats for Liverpool
Season
Games
Starts
Goals
Assists
2019/20
2
0
0
0
2021/22
6
4
0
0
2022/23
32
18
1
2
2023/24
34
11
3
6
2024/25
12
0
0
1
Total:
86
33
4
9
Stats via FotMob
Elliott, who’s been labelled “phenomenal” by journalist David Lynch, has failed to start a single league game in 2024/25, unable to dislodge Salah from his starting role in his natural right-wing position.
Despite his lack of action, he’s been touted with a move to fellow top-flight outfit Newcastle United, with Slot placing a £50m price tag on the talented youngster.
Liverpool player Harvey Elliott
Given his lack of minutes, coupled with the Egyptian’s new deal at Anfield, the club could look to cash in on Elliott’s services – banking themselves a hefty profit on a fringe player.
There’s no doubt that the manager will want to strengthen his side during the summer, with any sale of the former Fulham ace massively aiding their hunt for reinforcements in the window.
It would be a risk to cash in on a player who has bags of time to develop further, but his lack of action is evidence that Slot doesn’t see him as a key player in his plans, potentially needing regular action to further his progress and allow the side to reach the next level in 2025/26.
Liverpool plot move for £40m CB who could be a bigger star than Van Dijk
Liverpool are set to pursue a move for a player who could become better than Virgil van Dijk.