Tottenham Hotspur have seemingly taken to life without Harry Kane with ease, but there likely remains one piece of business to be done before the transfer window slams shut…

Who could replace Harry Kane at Tottenham Hotspur?

Richarlison seemingly cannot be trusted as the long-term successor to fulfil that no.9 role, no matter how vocal Ange Postecoglou is in his praise for the Brazilian.

He simply does not offset any of the goals they have lost with the departure of their star striker, with three strikes in 38 appearances since his £60m move, and thus he must look elsewhere.

It may seem an impossible task to replace the England captain given how legendary he remains in north London, but with how free-flowing their start to the Premier League season has been, already it seems like they just need someone with some proficiency to truly thrive.

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Therefore, the claims from Italian outlet Calciomercato should please fans, as it named the Lilywhites as one of many suitors seeking to pry Mehdi Taremi from FC Porto.

They note that a bid could well come soon as they seek to bolster their striking options, with AC Milan having been deterred by the €30m (£26m) price tag that the Portuguese outfit maintains.

How good is Mehdi Taremi?

Despite being 31 years old, and perhaps too old for the all-action revolution Postecoglou is seeking to usher in, his arrival would offer a cut-price option that would certainly offer an instant uplift in goals, whilst fulfilling the role Kane did as a creative forward.

After all, the club's record scorer was the proud winner of both the Golden Boot and the Playmaker award during the 2020/21 season, having been lauded by former teammate Hugo Lloris for his versatility in attack:

"As you can see, he enjoys very much dropping (deep) to get the ball and make assists. We know he can make the difference in any moment. Whether he's close to the goal or not, he can do everything, and it's a big skill. It is a big help for the team when you have a player like him."

Pep Guardiola even boldly claimed:

"Harry Kane remains one of the best strikers I have ever seen in my life."

Funnily enough, this penchant for craving possession was a similar trait that Rio Ferdinand attached to Taremi, as he claimed during the World Cup:

"This guy knows how to score goals. He’s a bit of hybrid between a nine and a ten."

The former notion has been more than emphasised during his many years in Portugal, where the goalscoring machine boasts 80 goals and 49 assists throughout his 150 appearances for the Dragons, having scored 31 across all competitions just last term.

FBref helps to further outline the creative similarities he shares with Kane, as when compared to other strikers playing at a similar level across Europe he ranks in the top 11% for assists per 90, the top 12% for shot-creating actions per 90, and the top 7% for progressive carries and passes per 90.

It is no surprise that he was lauded as an "exceptional player" by journalist Farid Khan, given just how consistently prolific he continues to be at every level.

Whilst an ageing marksman, his signing would take up just a slice of the fee gained from the sale of Kane, and more than make up for his absence during this transitional period of the Postecoglou era.

Alex Hales, the England opening batsman who was present at the arrest of Ben Stokes in Bristol in September, will mark his return to action this week

ESPNcricinfo staff12-Dec-2017Alex Hales, the England opening batsman who was present at the arrest of Ben Stokes in Bristol in September, will mark his return to action this week when the inaugural Ten10 League gets underway in the UAE.Hales had been withdrawn from England selection by the ECB following the incident outside Mbargo nightclub on September 25, in which Stokes was allegedly caught on camera throwing punches at two men. Both players missed the final two ODIs of the English season, against West Indies at The Oval and the Ageas Bowl, with Stokes subsequently being withdrawn from England’s Ashes squad.However, Hales was informed last week that he was no longer under police investigation and, having been named in England’s ODI squad to tour Australia and New Zealand in the New Year, he was granted a No-Objection Certificate by the ECB to play for Maratha Arabians in the T10 League.”I was disappointed not to be out there on the [Ashes] trip,” Hales told reporters in Dubai. “But if I was out there, obviously I wouldn’t be here. When one door closes, another one opens.”England’s Ashes campaign remains tainted by the fall-out from the Bristol incident, with the team not only 2-0 down in the series, but facing endless questions in the media about their off-field behaviour, in the wake of the headline-generating antics of Jonny Bairstow and Ben Duckett in a bar in Perth.Hales, however, refuses to write off their hopes of a comeback, in spite of Australia’s daunting record at the Waca in Perth, a venue where they have beaten England in each of their last seven Tests.”They definitely have got it in them, but it is going to be tough,” Hales said. “The Waca is one of Australia’s best ground for them to play at home. But the guys are tough. I know them all really well as a team, and they are tough individuals.”I think they missed out at Adelaide, because they had chances to win the game there. They will know that.”I don’t see why they can’t turn it around in Perth, and suddenly at 2-1, it is anyone’s for the taking.”In the meantime, Hales is preparing to take a leap into the unknown with the T10 League. It is a format that he hopes will suit his hard-hitting game, but he admits, the pressure to keep the scoreboard moving will be intense.”Being tall with long arms helps me get under the ball, so I’ve got some things in my favour,” he said. “But there will be more pressure because you haven’t got as long to get in as you usually would.”In T20, if you face two or three dot balls, you have a little bit of time to build your innings, but 10 overs will creep up on you very quickly.”

Newcastle United are interested in completing their impressive summer transfer activity by hijacking a transfer for an imperious German Bundesliga ace…

Who do Newcastle United want to sign?

According to Football Insider, Newcastle are preparing a bid for Bayer Leverkusen's Edmond Tapsoba, with manager Eddie Howe hoping to make one more signing this month.

Tapsoba has been a top target for Tottenham Hotspur, but the Magpies' Champions League qualification could allow them to pip their Premier League rivals to his signature.

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The Burkina Faso international would command a fee of £50m, and while Spurs remain interested, Toon technical director Dan Ashworth could now complete the hijack and kickstart Newcastle's enthralling 2023/24 campaign.

How good is Edmond Tapsoba?

Newcastle kicked off their Premier League season with an emphatic victory over Aston Villa at St. James' Park, dismantling Unai Emery's outfit 5-1 and reaffirming their stature as one of the division's very best.

Sandro Tonali scored mere moments into his debut and looked a complete and imperious playmaker in the middle, with journalist Damian Fasciani already saying his £55m transfer from AC Milan is "paying dividends".

Winger Harvey Barnes also scored and assisted off the bench in a tremendous introduction following his £39m summer arrival from relegated Leicester City, and Howe could now target the central defence with the signing of Tapsoba to truly solidify the club's strength.

Having played 138 matches for Leverkusen, the 24-year-old has been described as a "monster" by talent scout Antonio Mango, who also lauded his ball-playing skills and positioning.

The 36-cap colossus ranks among the top 13% of centre-backs across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for shot-creating actions, the top 9% for passes attempted, the top 5% for progressive passes, the top 7% for progressive carries and the top 8% for successful take-ons per 90, as per FBref.

He would act as the perfect counterweight to Sven Botman, who has been a veritable rock at the back since completing a £35m transfer from Lille last summer, integral in the rise to prominence.

Should Tapsoba arrive before the deadline, he could replicate Newcastle's success in dipping into German football following the signing of Joelinton from Hoffenheim for a club-record (at the time) £40m.

Indeed, the Brazilian striker-turned-midfielder flattered to deceive for much of his Tyneside career before remoulding himself over the past several years.

Joelinton has been hailed as "tireless" by writer James Nalton, while Magpies captain Kieran Trippier heralded the £85k-per-week gem as a "machine" for his sublime showings in the last year or so.

He ranks among the top 10% of midfielders for goals, the top 7% for successful take-ons, the top 13% for interceptions, the top 8% for blocks and the top 5% for aerials won per 90, as per FBref, and this all-embracing approach to his trade is akin to Tapsoba's, albeit in different thirds of the pitch.

Newcastle could replicate their Joelinton trick, this time to instant effect, by signing Tapsoba, who is dynamic and unflinching on the ball; his presence would enhance the Toon backline and Ashworth must work diligently to complete yet another astute Bundesliga transfer for the Tyneside team.

نجح فريق كرة اليد بنادي الزمالك في الفوز على نظيره الأهلي في ثاني مواجهات نهائي دوري المحترفين، بنتيجة 29-25.

مباراة الأهلي والزمالك، في نهائي دوري المحترفين لكرة اليد، التي أقيمت على مجمع صالات حسن مصطفى بمدينة السادس من أكتوبر.

المواجهة التي تُلعب بنظام “البيست أوف 3” لأول مرة في تاريخ البطولة إذ يلتقي الفريقان في 3 مباريات لتحديد بطل الدوري هذا الموسم، تحسم بفوز أحد الفريقين في مواجهتين.

طالع أيضاً.. الأهلي يهزم الزمالك في أولى مباريات نهائي دوري المحترفين لكرة اليد

واستطاع الأهلي الفوز على الزمالك بنتيجة 26-25، في المباراة الأولى ببطولة دوري المحترفين لكرة اليد.

بتلك النتيجة يتأجل حسم لقب بطل دوري المحترفين للمباراة الثالثة والأخيرة المقرر إقامتها في التاسعة من مساء يوم الجمعة المقبل، على الصالة ذاتها.

وكان الاتحاد المصري لكرة اليد قد استقر على أيام 17 و21 و24 موعدًا لمباريات “بلاى أوف” لنهائى دورى المحترفين للرجال للموسم المحلى 2023/2024 بين الأهلى والزمالك. 

Scorecard and ball-by-ball updatesNasir Hossain roars after taking a wicket•Raton Gomes/BCB

Sylhet Sixers kept their hopes of qualifying into the playoffs as they walloped Chittagong Vikings by ten wickets in Dhaka. Chittagong were bowled out for 67 – the lowest total of BPL 2017 and joint fourth-lowest of all time – and Sylhet cruised to victory with 53 balls to spare. It was the largest margin of victory – in terms of balls remaining – this season.Nasir Hossain, the captain, took his maiden T20 five-wicket haul, and he was assisted by the spin duo of Nabil Samad (3 for 7) and Sharifullah (2 for 32) as Chittagong were bowled out in the 12th over of their innings.Nasir’s double strikeAs Sylhet displayed in their wicket-less chase, the pitch was not a difficult one to bat on. But Chittagong were adamant about being over-aggressive and paid a steep price for it. Luke Ronchi started the game off with a first-ball six off Nasir, but the Sylhet captain bowled his opposite number the very next ball. Four deliveries later, Soumya Sarkar, the other opener, checked his drive to a ball that held up after pitching, handing Nasir the easiest of catches. At the end of the first over, Chittagong’s score read 7 for 2.Nasir continued to chip away at the wickets, by bowling slow and maintaining a tight line. In his second over, he had the dangerous-looking Luis Reece lbw for 12. In this third, he trapped Tanbir Hayder plumb lbw with an arm ball. And in his last over, Nasir got one to bounce a little more than Stiaan van Zyl expected, forcing the batsman to mis-hit to midwicket. By the time Nasir bowled himself out, Chittagong were 45 for 6.The Nabil, Sharifullah assist Nasir may have finished with five wickets to his name, but Sylhet’s other two spinners played important roles as well. They kept a check on Chittagong’s scoring from the other end and took five wickets of their own. Their seven overs cost only 30 runs and ensured there wasn’t a last-minute rearguard.Fletcher, Rizwan make it look easyThe fact that there were no demons in the pitch was made amply clear when the Sylhet openers Andre Fletcher and Mohammad Rizwan cut, swept and pulled their way to an unbeaten partnership of 68 in 67 balls with ten fours and a six.

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Na tarde deste domingo, o Grêmio recebeu o Fortaleza e apenas empatou. O resultado impediu time gremista de vencer a segunda consecutiva e embalar na disputa das primeiras colocações do Campeonato Brasileiro.

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O resultado ruim em casa é só mais um dos tropeços do time como mandante nesta edição. Em quatro partidas, o time de Portaluppi ganhou apenas um jogo.

A única vitória do Grêmio na Arena aconteceu na estreia do Brasileirão, quando recebeu o Fluminense e levou a melhor por 1 a 0.

Nos outros três jogos dentro de casa, o Tricolor empatou sem gols com o Corinthians, foi superado pelo Sport e voltou a tropeçar no estádio diante do Fortaleza.

O próximo compromisso do Grêmio em casa é no domingo que vem, quando recebe o Palmeiras, a partir das 16h (Horário de Brasília).

Resultados na Arena:

Grêmio 1 x 0 Fluminense
Grêmio 0 x 0 Corinthians
Grêmio 1 x 2 Sport
Grêmio 1 x 1 Fortaleza

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O Flamengo informou neste domingo que o atacante Gabriel Barbosa realizou exames e teve constatada uma lesão muscular na coxa direita. Assim, o centroavante passa a ser dúvida para o jogo de terça, contra o Barcelona de Guayaquil, no Equador, pela quarta rodada do Grupo A da Copa Libertadores.

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Gabigol iniciou tratamento imediato e seguirá com a delegação rubro-negra em Guayaquil, de acordo com o comunicado do Flamengo. Após a derrota por 5 a 0 na última quinta, o jogo contra o Barcelona ganhou ares decisivos, em especial para o técnico Domènec Torrent, apesar do vice-presidente Marcos Braz ter respaldado o técnico e afirmado que a saída do treinador jamais foi discutida.

Confirmada a ausência de Gabigol, o Flamengo tem como Pedro e Bruno Henrique como principais opções para o comando de ataque na terça-feira.

Zero goals, zero points, three games played, it's fair to say that Everton have got off to a worrying start in their bid to secure survival in the Premier League this season.

Their three defeats without a single goal is the worst start to a season that the Toffees have ever had, and they have been left desperately scrambling for further reinforcements before the transfer window slams shut, as a result.

If they get it wrong, then Sean Dyche and co may well see Everton's top-flight status finally come to an end this season. Experience could be the key to survival, however, and they're reportedly eyeing a move for a forward with exactly that.

What's the latest Everton transfer news?

Everton's list of problems is growing by the week, but one thing has remained top of that list since last season. And that's their struggle in front of goal.

With Dominic Calvert-Lewin's injury issues not going away anytime soon, given that the England international has already been forced off once this season, the Toffees must seek other options when it comes to forwards.

That search for goals has at least landed them on Udinese forward Beto, who is set to complete a €30m (£26m) move to Goodison Park, according to Fabrizio Romano, but the striker must get going straight away.

Last season, the pending arrival scored an impressive 10 goals in Serie A, which would have been enough to make him Everton's top goalscorer in the Premier League. And, at 25 years of age, he could improve even further after the move.

Following Beto's arrival, however, Everton are ready to turn their attention towards West Ham United's Danny Ings, according to The Daily Mirror, via Goodison News.

It is understood that the London club would be willing to part ways with Ings before the deadline if they managed to sign a striker of their own in the coming days. Ings, of course, has plenty of experience in Merseyside, having previously played for Liverpool.

Should Everton sign Danny Ings?

Getting an experienced option alongside Beto could prove to be a smart piece of business from an Everton point of view. Ings wouldn't just be there to add that veteran-like mentality to the dressing room, either. The former Burnley man, at his best, is capable of reaching double figures in goals.

Even though he struggled at times last season, Ings still managed to reach 10 goals in all competitions, scoring six for Aston Villa, and a further four for West Ham after making a January switch.

The Toffees know all about the forward's threat, too, given that he's scored seven goals against them in his career. All of a sudden, if Everton welcomed both Beto and Ings, they could have an extra 20 goals per season, which would help in their bid for survival.

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When in his best form, the 31-year-old has earned plenty of deserved praise, too, including from former Villa teammate Matty Cash, who said, via The Express & Star:

“I was delighted for Danny. He is one of the smartest players I have played with. His record speaks for itself. He’s scored goals at the highest level. Any striker needs goals and he got them at Brighton.

“His movement in front of goal is brilliant. He knows when to run and when to get in the middle of the goal. That is why he has scored so many goals in his career. Any striker needs to watch him and his movement because he is brilliant.”

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza has been fined 20% of his match fee while Sri Lanka opener Danushka Gunathilaka has been officially reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the tri-series final in Mirpur on Saturday.Both players breached Article 2.1.7 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batsman upon his/her dismissal during an International Match.”As a result, one demerit point has been added to each player’s disciplinary records. Both players admitted their offences and accepted the sanctions proposed by match referee David Boon.The Mashrafe incident occured in the sixth over of Sri Lanka’s innings when the Bangladesh captain dismissed Kusal Mendis and yelled while running close to him during a send off in a “manner that could have provoked an aggressive reaction,” according to the ICC release.The incident involving Gunathilaka happened in the sixth over of the chase when Tamim Iqbal was dismissed by Dushmantha Chameera and Gunathilaka gave the batsman a send-off when he was walking towards the dressing room.It was Gunathilaka’s first offence while Mashrafe was sanctioned for the second time since the introduction of the revised Code in September 2016. Mashrafe had received one demerit point during the home ODIs against England in October 2016 and now has a total of two demerit points.

Celtic have been busy throughout the summer transfer window so far as they have brought in six fresh signings to date for Brendan Rodgers.

Who have Celtic signed this summer?

The Hoops have bolstered their options in midfield and attack with the arrivals of Hyun-jun Yang, Marco Tilio, Odin Thiago Holm, and Hyeok-kyu Kwon.

They have also been able to strengthen their defence with deals for Polish enforcer Maik Nawrocki and Swedish talent Gustaf Lagerbielke, which has come after the sale of Carl Starfelt to LaLiga side Celta Vigo.

However, Rodgers could dip into the market to add a third centre-back to his squad before next month's deadline as the Bhoys have recently been touted with an interest in Tottenham Hotspur battler Eric Dier.

How good is Eric Dier?

The England international, who was part of his country's World Cup squad in Qatar last year, is a proven Premier League performer who has the ability to be a dominant defender for the Hoops next to Nawrocki.

His place on Gareth Southgate's roster last season shows that the 6 foot 2 warrior's performances were among the best in his position, which highlights how well he was playing at the time.

Dier averaged a Sofascore rating of 7.01 across 35 top-flight matches during the 2021/22 season as the £85k-per-week brute helped his side to keep 16 clean sheets, which clearly caught Southgate's eye ahead of the international tournament.

Last term, the 29-year-old titan started 31 Premier League games for Spurs and showcased his dominance at the back with an aerial duel success rate of 70%.

Cameron Carter-Vickers, who he could potentially start over, has averaged a Sofascore rating of 6.85 so far this season and won 67% of his battles in the air.

The USMNT defender was sold by Spurs last summer whilst Dier was starting week-in-week-out, which suggests that they believe the English brute is a significantly better option.

He could line up on the right side of the backline and form a monstrous partnership with Nawrocki, who has hit the ground running at Parkhead this month after his move from Legia Warsaw.

The Poland U21 international has played on the left side of the defence during the first two Scottish Premiership matches of the campaign, as the talented ace is proficient with both feet.

Nawrocki has averaged a Sofascore rating of 7.05, significantly better than Carter-Vickers, and has won an eye-catching 80% of his ground duels, compared to the USA international's 67%.

The former Legia colossus is showing that he has the potential to be a dominant figure for the Hoops with his ability to come out on top in the vast majority of his battles on the deck.

Meanwhile, Dier, who was once hailed as being "strong" by former manager Antonio Conte, could be a monster in the air for Celtic, which could make them an excellent pairing as their respective strengths complement each other.

Nawrocki could back off and deal with the threats posed on the floor by making key defensive interventions and Dier could then be tasked with stepping forward and engaging with the opposition when it comes to aerial contests.