Os jogos deste sábado do Brasileirão da Série C definiram a vida de mais dois times nos grupos A e B.
Confira um resumão deste sábado da Série C, lembrando que Jacuipense e Santa Cruz ainda jogam na segunda-feira (30).
GRUPO A
Treze-PB 1 x 1 Vila Nova-GO
Penúltimo colocado, o Treze vai para a última rodada para decidir se permanecerá na Série C ou fará companhia ao Imperatriz na Série D. Os paraibanos se beneficiaram da derrota do Botafogo-PB ontem para o Paysandu.
Ferroviário 3 x 0 Imperatriz
Os cearenses chegaram aos 22 pontos e escaparam do rebaixamento com a vitória sobre o Imperatriz, que só conseguiu somar um ponto em 17 rodadas.
Manaus 0 x 2 Remo
No confronto direto entre o quinto e quarto colocado, respectivamente, antes do duelo começar, quem levou a melhor foi o Remo. A equipe paraense jogou fora de casa e venceu os rivais por 2 a 0. O resultado fez o time da Nação Azul recuperasse as duas posições que havia perdido na abertura da rodada e garantisse classificação após quatro anos. Com isso, o Manaus deu adeus a chance de classificação.
GRUPO B
São José 2 x 0 Criciúma
O duelo da parte de baixo da tabela deu um respiro ao São José para a fuga do Z-2, já que com a vitória o time subiu para 20 pontos. O Criciúma ainda corre risco para a última rodada.
Brusque 1 x 8 Volta Redonda
Os cariocas foram até Santa Catarina e aplicaram uma senhora goleada nos rivais. Apesar disso, não há mais chance de classificação do Voltaço para a próxima fase, mesmo com derrotas de Tombense e Ituano.
Ituano 1 x 2 Ypiranga
Dentro de casa, no Novelli Júnior, o Ituano perdeu para o Ypiranga e também deixou escapar a garantia de classificação com uma rodada de antecedência.
Boa Esporte 0 x 1 São Bento
No confronto decisivo contra o rebaixamento, o Boa Esporte perdeu para o São Bento por 1 a 0 e está matematicamente na Série D em 2021. O time de Sorocaba conseguiu um último respiro para se salvar ainda na última rodada.
Londrina 2 x 1 Tombense
Os paranaenses não estão matematicamente classificados, mas a vitória deixou o time com um pé na próxima fase. O Londrina assumiu a ponta do grupo B com 28 pontos. O Tombense, com 26 pontos e na quinta colocação, vai para o tudo ou nada na 18ª rodada.
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Everton have endured a relatively poor start to the season with fears of another relegation battle surfacing. With that said, Sean Dyche could use the January window as an opportunity to bring in reinforcements, should they find themselves in a position of peril…
Who could Everton sign in January?
In recent times, Everton have suffered a rather chequered history in the transfer window, unearthing some gems but more often than not, pushing their finger on the self-destruct button.
Everton manager Sean Dyche.
Since Farhad Moshiri took over the club, their failings in the transfer window have seen them drop down the Premier League table at an alarming rate, however, if a deal involving Miami-based company 777 Partners can get concluded in the coming weeks, a current bleak narrative can be transformed into a brighter future at Goodison Park.
With potential fresh investment from 777 Partners in the offing, Dyche could be offered a significant boost in funds, allowing the manager to splash the cash. While Blackburn's highly-rated midfielder Adam Wharton is one name that refuses to go away, Everton's priority could be capturing another forward which could see them go back in for Paris Saint Germain's Hugo Ekitike after their summer interest and allow Dyche to ditch Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
How has Dominic Calvert-Lewin performed for Everton?
Calvert-Lewin's recent Everton career has seen him fail to kick on and reach the ceiling of his potential.
The Englishman was threatening to become a world-beater, possessing the killer instinct in front of goal that the Toffees have desired, but since chalking up 21 goals in the 2020/21 campaign, his time at the club has unravelled into a nightmare.
To no fault of his own, the 26-year-old has endured an injury-ravaged spell which has seen him muster only ten goals in all competitions since that sensational campaign.
Despite showing promise in the first five matches of this term with two goals, the 6 foot 2 marksman has fallen short across Europe's top five leagues in the past year when comparing his forward-thinking metrics, ranking in the top 87% for non-penalty goals and shot creating actions, top 79% for goals, top 60% for total shots and top 47% for progressive carries, all per 90 via FBref.
On the other hand, Everton target Ekitike has showcased several attributes that suggest he could be an upgrade on Calvert-Lewin.
How good is Hugo Ekitike?
Ekitike broke onto the scene at Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims in 2021 and impressed with his lightning pace, piercing movement in behind and how intelligently he reacted to situations.
The promising French striker, who posted 14 direct goal contributions in his first senior campaign in 2021/22, caught the eye of several European powerhouses, while Newcastle United were reportedly in advanced talks to sign him for £33m in January 2022 following their takeover.
Paris Saint-Germain strikerHugo Ekitike.
Although the Magpies failed to get a deal over the line, he instead joined giants Paris Saint Germain on a loan deal with an option to buy six months later, however, he has failed to kick on since then, perhaps crumbling under the weight of expectation.
In 25 appearances last term, Ekitike only mustered three goals and four assists, but given he was previously unhappy in France, a change of scenery could see the 21-year-old light the Premier League touch paper, and return to the form that saw him make a sharp rise to stardom.
During his first campaign at Reims in 2021/22, the "very special" forward – as dubbed by manager at the time, Oscar Garcia – showcased his unerring talents across that campaign, as per FBref, ranking in the top 5% for non-penalty goals against his positional peers in Ligue 1, top 7% for shots on target, 12% for carries into the penalty and top 15% for assists per 90.
He even weighed in with his fair share of defensive work too, which is a huge staple of any Dyche side, finishing in the top 12% for clearances, top 14% for tackles, top 18% for shots blocked and top 20% for interceptions.
Possessing the physicality to compete in the English game and the turn of pace to frighten defenders, the £18m (€21.6m) rated Ekitike, as per Football Transfers, could be a huge upgrade on Calvert Lewin, not just for the qualities he would bring in the final third, but also the fact that age is on his side and he has plenty of years to develop into a proficient forward capable of firing the Toffees to victories.
Tottenham Hotspur boast a rich history of academy production and youth acquisition, with some of their most famous names having been cultivated as youngsters and developed into world-class stars.
The outstanding name that springs to mind is Harry Kane, who emerged from N17 to become both the club's and England's all-time leading scorer, and a £100m man at the age of 30, drawing the interest of Bayern Munich in the summer.
However, it cannot also be forgotten that Gareth Bale was another who serviced the latter of those two devices, having been brought in from Southampton as a 17-year-old left-back, converted to a right winger, and transformed into one of the Premier League's elite stars.
He too would command a hefty fee, leaving for a world-record sum in the summer of 2013.
The hope will be that under Ange Postecoglou, who has already enjoyed a fine start to life in north London, they can continue their rich history of youth development, handing the Australian a crop of perfect starlets ready to grow and underpin a brighter generation at the club.
Whilst there are numerous standouts within the academy, with stars like Jude Soonsup-Bell, Alfie Devine, Troy Parrott and Dane Scarlett all knocking on the first-team door, another in Tyrese Hall could go under the radar, but will surely soon be a part of an elite group of youngsters.
Who is Tyrese Hall?
Having joined the club from Chelsea as a schoolboy, the versatile 18-year-old boasts plenty of attributes that the former Celtic boss would adore in a forward or a midfielder.
With a deft touch of class to partner his immense work rate and defensive contribution, it should come as no surprise that such a well-rounded individual was bound to feature all across the field.
In fact, journalist Alasdair Gold sought to outline this, writing for football.london: "A versatile mainstay of the U18s, 17-year-old Tyrese Hall can fill in wherever called upon due to his high technical ability. The teenager, who made his debut for the U18s last season while still a schoolboy, can play in central midfield, in an attacking or defensive role, he can play up front and he can also do a job on the wing."
However, his proficiency must also be noted, having ended last season with three goals in the final three games of the U18s Premier League, adding to his two assists for the campaign too. He would also put the U17 Premier League Cup beyond doubt too, with a late driven effort to secure the silverware.
Spurs' top academy prospects
Age
Jamie Donley
18
Alfie Devine
19
Alfie Dorrington
18
Rio Kyerematen
18
Although far from the most outstanding finisher in the world, his pure desire to make things happen could see him succeed under Postecoglou, who sought to praise the toothless Richarlison in pre-season: "He is someone who has got all of the attributes that I look for in a striker, in that he has got the strong work ethic, he is always in the right areas and he is presenting himself and making a presence of himself in the right areas for the way we play."
Hall, whilst still incredibly inexperienced, has also been earmarked for future success by Lilywhites academy expert John Wenham: "I really want to give a shoutout to Tyrese Hall,
"The game against Norwich last week was the best I have seen him play. He was demanding the ball, passing first time and making some really positive movements. I am really pleased with him. I want him to settle in and really make that space in the team his own. I think he has a really big future at Tottenham."
It remains to be seen where his prediction comes true, but the early signs are positive. Whether it is in central midfield or up front, Hall could certainly grow into the perfect player for Postecoglou.
How good was Wayne Rooney?
Whilst many might suggest this to be quite a lofty comparison, there are lots of similarities between Spurs' teenage maestro and the way Wayne Rooney played at the back end of his incredible career.
Having starred largely as a central striker whilst with Everton and Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson would recognise the work rate and exceptional equality the 37-year-old boasted, and often used the Liverpool-born finisher to plug gaps.
Dropping into a no.10 role or even deployed in central midfield, nothing would stop him from scoring goals, and in the end, he called time on a glittering spell at Old Trafford having won five Premier League titles, one Champions League and a host of other domestic honours, whilst also becoming the club's all-time leading scorer with 253 strikes.
kane rooney
However, as he grew older and his powers waned, that versatility earlier in his career allowed him to drop into midfield again with ease, remaining as technically proficient as ever but limiting the amount of explosive running required.
Louis van Gaal praised his ability to shift roles in 2014: "He has the lung capacity to run 90 minutes as a midfielder, so that’s why I use him as a midfielder. But I can also use him as a striker. But for the team, at the moment, it is better that he plays in midfield."
Funnily enough, the legendary Scottish tactician would say the same just three years earlier: "[Wayne] Rooney was fantastic in central midfield. His awareness of people around him and choice of passing was really good. He did very well for us but I think it's a short-term thing at the moment. It's difficult to say".
Having become a Red Devils legend across his 13 years there, eventually returning to Merseyside for a solid stint back at Goodison Park, it is fair to say that Rooney conquered football with the records he broke and silverware attained.
After all, the growing praise from former teammate Gary Neville says it all:
"Wayne Rooney was the best centre-forward I ever played with at Manchester United. I do not hesitate to say that because he had everything. He could defend; he could press; he could fight; he could score; he could assist.
“He was a massive player for the club. It shouldn't be underestimated, the impact Wayne Rooney had on that team that won four or five Premier League titles in a very short period of time. The greatest period in United's history was when Wayne Rooney was a centre-forward in the team.
“Wayne Rooney is one of the greatest English football players that's played in the last 150 years of football. Simple as that.”
Postecoglou will hope that Hall can enjoy half as successful a career as Rooney did, given the shared assets he boasts with the versatile marksman, and develop into someone capable of spearheading his own revolution that brings a similar level of title success to north London.
Leicester City have been scouting an “impressive” young striker over the past few weeks, but there may be competition for his signature from Premier League rivals Crystal Palace, according to a report.
Foxes hoping to avoid the drop
With a third of the Premier League season left to play, Leicester find themselves in a very precarious position, currently sitting two points from safety, having been on a torrid run of form since the end of 2024.
The Foxes have lost nine of their last ten league matches, most recently succumbing to a 2-0 defeat at home to title-hopefuls Arsenal, and they are now at serious risk of an immediate return to the Championship.
It can be difficult for clubs to plan for the summer when the division they will be in next season is still up in the air, but Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side have been linked with a couple of forwards over the past week.
Leicester in race to sign "exciting" £8m star they were in for last summer
The Foxes are interested in signing a new forward.
ByDominic Lund Feb 13, 2025
Hertha BSC attacking midfielder Ibrahim Maza is one of the names on the shortlist, and a report from Denmark has now revealed Leicester have also been scouting FC Midtjylland striker Franculino Dju.
FC Midtjylland'sDjuFranculinoin action with Real Sociedad's Javi Lopez Henning Bagger
The relegation-threatened Premier League side are said to have sent officials to watch Dju in action a number of times in recent weeks, most recently conducting a scouting mission when Midtjylland took on Lyngby last weekend.
Leicester City’s upcoming Premier League fixtures
Date
Brentford (h)
February 21st
West Ham United (a)
February 27th
Chelsea (a)
March 9th
Manchester United (h)
March 16th
Manchester City (a)
April 2nd
Should the east Midlands outfit formalise their interest this summer, there may be competition for his signature from Crystal Palace, who are also keen, while Bayer Leverkusen and Torino have previously been named as potential suitors.
Dju impressing in Denmark
The 20-year-old enjoyed a breakout season in the Danish Superliga last season, providing 11 goals and six assists, and he has since gone on to follow it up with another impressive campaign.
The Guinea-Bissau international has made 26 appearances in all competitions, amassing 10 goals, with one of those coming in the Europa League against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Although the forward is not currently plying his trade in one of Europe’s major leagues, it is still impressive he has emerged as a key player for Midtjylland at such a young age, having previously received praise from the media for his performances at youth level.
As such, Leicester should undoubtedly pursue a move for the starlet this summer, but their chances of winning the race for his signature are likely to hinge upon them retaining their Premier League status.
West Ham United’s reinvestment of the mammoth fee recouped from the sale of Declan Rice to Arsenal has been phenomenal.
Mohammed Kudus, Edson Alvarez, James Ward-Prowse, and Konstantinos Mavropanos have all been added to the ranks at the London Stadium to help the fans quickly forget about the departure of their club captain.
Nevertheless, the Irons are reportedly still eyeing more signings…
What’s the latest West Ham transfer news?
According to Football Insider, the Hammers are weighing up a late-window offer for Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher.
There has been ongoing speculation surrounding the midfielder’s future at Stamford Bridge, who are willing to let him leave for the right price.
It is understood that Gallagher’s “priority” is to cement himself as a valuable member of the Chelsea squad, but his role will be unclear once Romeo Lavia returns to full fitness.
Mauricio Pochettino is an admirer of the 23-year-old but accepts that his deal expires in 2025 and an exit cannot be ruled out.
Read the latest West Ham transfer news HERE…
Speaking after Chelsea’s 1-1 draw against Liverpool on the season's opening day, the Argentine said: “In football, things can happen we cannot manage. At the moment, I am happy with him and his performance, he has two years on his contract.”
West Ham had a £40m offer rejected for the player at the end of July, with Tottenham Hotspur also interested in Gallagher. But, the Blues are only willing to listen to approaches of at least £50m according to Fabrizio Romano.
What are Conor Gallagher's strengths?
The Gallagher conundrum at Chelsea is a subject that dramatically divides the west London faithful.
On one side, his supposed lack of technical elegance and footballing intelligence are two factors that make some question his influence. However, the counterargument is that whoever his manager has been in the Premier League, he has been regularly picked. Patrick Viera, Frank Lampard, Graham Potter, and Thomas Tuchel have all been in favour of the Englishman’s involvement.
Conor-Gallagher-West-Ham-United-target
Interestingly, the latter lauded Gallagher as “exceptional” and a “pleasure” to work with, whose “energy” and “work-rate” are two incredibly attractive traits.
This has continued under Pochettino, who has started the seven-cap international in all three Premier League games so far this term.
In the latest top-flight outing during Chelsea’s 3-0 victory over recently-promoted Luton, whilst operating from a deep-lying berth, Gallagher was very impressive.
He managed 95% pass accuracy, created a big chance, won five ground duels, and registered three interceptions and three tackles, as per Sofascore.
Moreover, the £50k-per-week man also ranks within the best 21% in Europe’s top five leagues among his positional peers for progressive carries per 90 and successful take-ons per 90, to show he is still a valuable asset on the ball.
If a late move materialises, Gallagher could make a formidable midfield partner for Ward-Prowse, who has enjoyed a scintillating start to life at West Ham.
On his debut against Chelsea, the former Southampton skipper recorded two assists and carried on his sensational influence at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.
In the 3-1 win over Brighton, Ward-Prowse scored his first goal for the club, whilst also managing three accurate long balls and four interceptions. He has swiftly demonstrated that he is already a devastating component of David Moyes' highly effective counter-attacking system.
While the former Saint could be the glue that binds the midfield together, Gallagher would be able to use that controlling figure to his advantage in order to bound forward into the attacking positions he loves to operate in.
Indeed, the post-Rice era is looking bright and could be further elevated by this possible arrival.
Liverpool have been given a massive dilemma on Deadline Day with an eye-watering £150m bid for Mohamed Salah being tabled from the Saudi Pro League, and now a fresh update has emerged on a potential move for a replacement.
Who could replace Mo Salah at Liverpool?
According to Football Insider in the last few hours, Liverpool are looking at a potential late move for Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane before the transfer window slams shut at 11pm.
As per the report, the Reds were already eyeing up a move for another high-quality forward before an approach for Salah, but have now identified the Bundesliga forward as the replacement for their superstar should the club find themselves unable to reject further advances from Saudi Arabia.
Will Mo Salah leave Liverpool?
There is no doubt that Liverpool supporters will be feeling extremely anxious about the unfolding developments surrounding their star player during the remaining minutes and hours of the transfer window.
Read the latest Liverpool transfer news HERE…
The Merseyside giants have already rejected a huge £150m approach for their Egyptian winger, however, CBS journalist Ben Jacobs delivered a new update revealing the Saudi Pro League's unwillingness to give up just yet:
"Al-Ittihad waiting to see whether Mo Salah will help push for a move in any way. Hasn’t happened to date with Salah committed and focused on Sunday’s game with Villa. Reports he may fly to Jeddah tonight are wide of the mark."
How good is Leroy Sane?
As a result, being prepared for the worst-case scenario would be extremely wise for both Jurgen Klopp and FSG in this particular situation, and a move for Sane could be a great opportunity to snap up the services of a high-quality winger who could either be a replacement for Salah, or push the winger for his position on the right wing.
The 27-year-old – once hailed a "world-class talent" by football talent scout Jacek Kulig – is one of the most high-performing forwards across the top five European leagues – ranking in the top 15% of his positional peers over the last 12 months for shots on goal, non-penalty goals, pass completion and successful take-ons per 90 minutes played, as per FBref.
When comparing Sane's output to Salah's last season, the pair shared similarities in many of their attacking attributes including shots on target rate (37.2% v 37.2%), shots on goal per 90 (3.49 v 3.31), goal-creating actions per 90 (0.67 v 0.66), shot-creating actions per 90 (4.17 v 3.83) and pass completion (81.6% v 76.1%), proving that the Bayern star could in fact be a worthy heir.
It is unknown as to how much the Bundesliga champions would command for their forward – who joined the club for £55m in 2020 – but Football Transfers rate his current value at around €49.3m (£42m).
With that being said, a move for Sane will definitely be one to watch in the dying hours of Deadline Day as he could present a real solution to Klopp's biggest headache right now, which could only worsen if Salah follows Jordan Henderson, Roberto Firmino and Fabinho before time runs out.
Liverpool supporters will be desperate for a few more incomings before the summer transfer window closes next week, and manager Jurgen Klopp will be assessing his options ahead of that fateful day.
While the Reds missed out on both Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia to Chelsea, the astute if surprising signing of the experienced Wataru Endo at least provides some defensive stability after the acquisitions of creative midfielders Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai earlier in the window.
Bolstering the attack will not have been at the forefront of Liverpool's focus this summer, but following revelations regarding Saudi Arabian interest in Mohamed Salah, the Anfield side look to be searching for an heir.
Who could replace Mo Salah at Liverpool?
According to Calciomercato, Bayern Munich star Leroy Sane is being considered by the Liverpool hierarchy to replace the Egyptian phenom, with Federico Chiesa and Karim Adeyemi also on the shortlist.
Valued at £42m by Football Transfers, Sane has entered the penultimate year of his contract at the Allianz Arena, and Liverpool could look to take advantage by testing Bayern's resolve.
How good is Leroy Sane?
Liverpool will be hoping to produce a more successful season than last time out, as Klopp's side failed to qualify for the Champions League after finishing fifth in the Premier League.
Read the latest Liverpool transfer news HERE…
While they are adamant that Salah is not for sale this summer, the 31-year-old has also entered the final two years of his deal at Anfield and it is possible he would be sold next year to recuperate as much as possible for such a first-class forward.
Sane, who used to play for Manchester City, boasts creativity and incisiveness in abundance, having scored 40 goals and supplied 37 assists from 135 appearances for Bayern, having once been dubbed "incredible" by former Bavarian boss Julian Nagelsmann.
Leroy Sane Chelsea target
Having netted twice in the opening Bundesliga match of the current season against Werder Bremen, the 53-cap Germany international now ranks among the top 5% of attacking midfielders and wingers across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for goals per 90, as per FBref.
Given that he also ranks among the top 10% of peers for pass completion, the top 11% for progressive passes and the top 7% for successful take-ons per 90, Sane's ball-playing and dribbling skills are showcased and hence underlining the dynamism he could bring to Klopp's team.
By maintaining his diverse attacking nature, he could find the perfect attacking partner in Cody Gakpo, with the Dutchman's all-encompassing approach on the pitch aligning with wide players such as Sane's skills.
Indeed, Liverpool's £35m January signing has been immense since arriving, and ranks among the top 12% of positional peers across Europe for assists, the top 17% for shot-creating actions, the top 8% for progressive passes, the top 11% for progressive carries and the top 1% for tackles per 90.
Described as "something special" by Fabrizio Romano, Gakpo's selflessness, creativity and movement would allow Sane to weave inside and wreak havoc, and it truly could be the inception of a "world-class" duo – as the 27-year-old Bayern ace has been called by talent scout Jacek Kulig.
Liverpool will lose an irreplaceable asset when Salah does exit Anfield for the final time, and while Sane does not boast the prolificness of his £350k-per-week peer – alas, few do – he does offer a superlative range of tricks and skills to cement a starring role under Klopp's stewardship and thrive.
And with Gakpo pulling the strings from the centre, the high-octane energy of Liverpool's frontline might just remain intact.
Retired striker Alan Shearer has hilariously commented on the possible summer transfer of Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich.
What is the latest Harry Kane transfers news?
In the last 24 hours or so, it has felt as though the long-standing questions over the Englishman’s future may finally be resolved.
Indeed, trusted journalist Fabrizio Romano even gave it the famous “here we go!”, noting on Twitter that a deal was “completed between all parties” as Kane was given the “final green light” over a €100m (roughly £86.5m) fixed fee, plus add-ons up to €20m (roughly £17m) package to join Bayern.
However, that wasn’t the end of it as things took a twist with a final “poker game” being played by Daniel Levy and co.
Read the latest Spurs transfer news here…
Romano again updated, noting that while Kane and his camp were waiting at the airport ready to fly to Munich, Levy and Spurs were now asking to change some small conditions of the deal.
Amid all the drama and uncertainty – on the same day the 2023/23 Premier League season begins, no less – former Newcastle United striker Shearer decided to comment on the situation,
Indeed, he took to Twitter to post a picture of himself as a pilot, insinuating that he would fly the Englishman to Germany himself in order to protect his goalscoring record with the comment: “Come on Harry it’s time to go!”
Come on Harry it’s time to go! 🤪 pic.twitter.com/rm284IXOXR— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) August 11, 2023
Who is the Premier League’s all-time top goalscorer?
With 260 goals to his name, Shearer has netted the most times in the Premier League but Kane is only 47 goals behind him with 213 strikes of his own.
Wayne Rooney is next on the list (208), then it’s Andrew Cole (187), with Sergio Aguero fifth (184) – but with those three all now retired from football, only one man could steal Shearer’s record.
With that in mind, it’s little wonder the former Blackburn Rovers title-winner is so keen to see the Spurs ace leaving English football for the first time in his career.
Fellow TV pundit and ex-Arsenal striker Ian Wright loved the comment, taking to Twitter to share a number of crying laughing emojis – as you can see below.
And while opinion on whether Kane should leave or go has been spilt in some quarters, other fellow professionals have also commented on the situation.
For instance, Rio Ferdinand made his feelings known as he bluntly wrote on Twitter about how the Spurs striker shouldn’t be worried about “personal honours” if he can go to Germany and win major trophies.
In full he said: “You don’t start ya career saying you want to win the golden boot winner – you want to win things for ya team.
“You only make it personal honours when that’s ya only option!! Good luck Harry Kane.”
Of course, it appears Kane has decided he wants to join Bayern Munich but with some issues behind the scenes, it remains unclear if he will be able to complete a move this summer.
No doubt, Tottenham fans, Bundesliga fans, and Shearer will all nervously be keeping tabs on the situation as it develops over the coming hours.
It will certainly be interesting to see how this plays out, especially with Spurs’ first game of the season on Sunday away at Brentford.
Liverpool remain in negotiations with Southampton for midfielder Romeo Lavia, but to the indignation of the Anfield support, progress is moving at a snail's pace with the 2023/24 Premier League campaign just one week away.
Who are Liverpool signing this summer?
The summer transfer market started so brightly for the Reds, with Alexis Mac Allister arriving from Brighton & Hove Albion in a £35m deal before Dominik Szoboszlai was captured from RB Leipzig for £60m.
But progress was hampered when Saudi interest led to the departures of industrious midfield duo Fabinho and – captain – Jordan Henderson.
Read the latest Liverpool transfer news HERE…
Jurgen Klopp's side have since seen two bids for Lavia rejected, the second offer, £41m, still some way below Saints' £50m demand for the precocious engine room machine.
What is Romeo Lavia's style of play?
Lavia has been superb since joining Southampton from Manchester City one year ago in a deal potentially rising to £14m, and his performances on the south coast suggest that he boasts every ounce of quality requisite for success at the very highest level.
The 19-year-old would be a long-term project and the successor to Fabinho's role as the midfield anchor at Anfield, though given his Premier League displays over the past year there will be confidence at Liverpool that he could hit the ground running.
As per Sofascore, he recorded an average rating of 6.80 in the English top-flight, despite the tumult at St. Mary's Stadium and the discordant and disjointed harmony of Southampton's squad, resulting in a 20th-placed finish.
If Klopp succeeds in his pursuit, the £38k-per-week ace will be able to slot seamlessly into the Liverpool centre; the words of The Athletic's Jacob Tanswell corroborate the argument, as he said: in terms of technical quality and tactical understanding, he's more than ready to go right into that Liverpool midfield."
It is his innate ease and presence in the No. 6 role that will consequently allow teammates around him to flourish, with his ranking among the top 4% of midfielders across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for blocks per 90, as per FBref, illustrating his tenacity and determination to stifle opposition transitions.
Szoboszlai would certainly benefit from Lavia's arrival at Anfield, with the 32-cap Hungary captain's creative capabilities requiring steel-clad framework behind him to ensure he can effectively contribute to the offensive efforts.
And the £120k-per-week maestro could aid Lavia in his work too, ranking among the top 11% of attacking midfielders and wingers for blocks and the top 13% for clearances per 90.
Szoboszlai recorded an exemplary average rating of 7.42 in the German Bundesliga last season after scoring six goals and supplying eight assists from 28 starting appearances, creating 2.3 key passes per game, averaging 1.5 tackles per match and completing 83% of his passes.
Lavia is the "absolute monster" – as called by journalist Benjy Nurick – that Szoboszlai needs to thrive in the Premier League, while he can also utilise his own dynamism and defensive application to ensure that the workload is not too great for the teenage talent; it could be a partnership for the ages on Merseyside and Liverpool must ensure that they get this one over the line.
West Ham United target Joao Palhinha could prove to be 'out-of-reach' due to Fulham's extremely high asking price for the Portugal international, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.
Is Joao Palhinha going to West Ham United?
According to Football Insider, Fulham have warned West Ham against making another offer for £50k-a-week Palhinha after the Hammers seen an opening bid of £45 million rejected for his services.
The report states that Palhinha is a 'top target' for West Ham following the sale of Declan Rice to Arsenal for a record fee for a British player. Last term, Palhinha was an excellent performer at Craven Cottage and made more tackles than anyone else in the Premier League with 148, racking up 48 more than second-placed Moises Caidedo of Brighton & Hove Albion.
In terms of appearances, the 28-year-old featured 40 times in all competitions for Fulham, registering four goals in total, as shown on Transfermarkt.
Last month, The Daily Mail claimed that Fulham set Palhinha's asking price at a whopping £90 million, which they had benchmarked against the fee West Ham eventually received for Rice; however, keen suitors are more likely to value the Portugal international at the £50 million mark.
Any big-money deal for Palhinha would represent a significant profit for Fulham this window, given that the west Londoners brought the box-to-box midfielder for £20 million last year from Sporting Lisbon, as per Sky Sports.
Other targets in the engine room have been mooted for West Ham over the last few weeks, including Ajax's Edson Alvarez, Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse and Manchester United star Scott McTominay.
Nevertheless, transfer insider Jones thinks that Palhinha may prove 'out-of-reach' for West Ham due to Fulham's asking price for his signature.
Jones told FFC: "So I understand he would be more into kind of that Palhinha type figure for West Ham. Now look, the other thing you've got to consider, Edson Alvarez, I think everyone can agree on is going to be a really good signing. Palhinha, I think he's going to prove out-of-reach. I mean, at the moment, for the other players that West Ham are targeting, Palhinha is going to be more expensive than all of them."
Who else could West Ham United sign this window?
West Ham United boss David Moyes is keen to get to work spending the money that the Irons have managed to accumulate for former club captain Rice and the Scot has identified several targets that could potentially pitch up at the London Stadium this window.
Manchester City youngster Carlos Borges is in 'advanced talks' to join West Ham for a fee in the region of £14 million and will provide some variation on the left flank, as per The Evening Standard.
Chelsea's Conor Gallagher
Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher is another name of interest to West Ham; however, the Blues value the England international at a price exceeding £40 million and it is believed that he would need to drive any potential departure personally, according to Sky Sports.
FC Midtjylland talent Emiliano Martinez is attracting attention from both West Ham and Wolverhampton Wanderers and his agent, Luis Ferrer, is gauging side's that would be keen to offer his client an opportunity to move elsewhere, as per Football Insider.