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Leeds United have suffered an injury blow, with journalist Graham Smyth confirming that youngster Lewis Bate has picked up a knock on England duty.

The Lowdown: Bate joins Leeds

The Whites brought in the likes of Junior Firpo and Dan James in the summer transfer window, but Bate’s arrival went a little more under the radar.

The 18-year-old midfielder joined from Chelsea back in July, which was seen as a coup, given his potential – he was just this week tipped for a breakthrough into the first team.

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The Latest: Youngster injured

Bate was in action for England Under-2os on Thursday evening, starting against Italy, along with fellow Leeds starlets Cody Drameh and Sam Greenwood.

Unfortunately, he didn’t see out the 90 minutes, limping off with an injury that Smyth confirmed in an eight-word verdict on Twitter:

“Looked like ankle or foot was the issue.”

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The Verdict: Another setback for Whites

Leeds have been picking up key injuries this season, from Diego Llorente to Patrick Bamford, and this is another blow for a talented young player.

Granted, Bate isn’t part of Marcelo Bielsa’s first-team plans currently, but he has been progressing well and this layoff could stunt his progress.

The hope is that it is nothing serious, however, and that the teenager can continue to thrive at Elland Road, having made eight appearances for the Under-23s to date.

In other news, a pundit has claimed one Leeds player needs to improve as a footballer. Read more here.

Queens Park Rangers right-back Todd Kane secured a move away from the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium on Tuesday.

What’s the latest?

In a short statement posted on the QPR website, the club revealed that the 27-year-old had sealed a move to fellow Championship side Coventry City on a permeant deal, with the defender putting pen to paper on a two-year contract with the Sky Blues.

The club finished the statement by thanking the former Chelsea man for his services to QPR over his two-year spell in west London, before wishing him every success in the future.

Music to the ears of fans

With Mark Warburton having overseen a rather remarkable summer transfer window at QPR, the fact that the 58-year-old managed to ship out Kane in the dying hours of the market will be yet further music to the ears of fans.

Indeed, it has appeared for a while that the 27-year-old’s time in west London was up, with the defender coming under fire for stating his belief that he is a better player than his fellow right-back Osman Kakay back in April – since which Kane played just 45 minutes of first-team football for the Rs – as well as receiving an FA charge for using abusive and/or insulting language concerning Sergi Canos’ nationality and/or ethnicity back in May.

Aside from these off-field issues, the £720k-rated man also failed to impress for QPR on the pitch, earning a distinctly average seasonal SofaScore match rating of 6.75 over his 28 Championship appearances last season – ranking him as Warburton’s 15th-best performer in the second tier of English football.

As such, getting the £7k-per-week Kane off of the club’s books prior to the closure of the summer transfer window on Tuesday appears not only to be a good move financially but also for squad morale too – something which will delight everyone involved with the Rs.

In other news: Bhatia set to seal QPR transfer masterclass with swoop for “brilliant” £3.6m-rated ace

Many West Ham United fans have been reacting on Twitter, after transfer insider Dean Jones suggested to The Football Terrace that Jesse Lingard is likely to join from Manchester United next week, [via The Express].

Of course, the England international was influential for the Hammers in a loan spell in 2020/21, registering 14 goal contributions in 19 appearances; nine goals and five assists [Transfermarkt].

Now, he could well be on his way back to the London Stadium as Jones told The Football Terrace (via The Express) that a move is ‘likely’ before the deadline next week.

West Ham and the Red Devils are believed to have aligned somewhat in terms of their valuation of Lingard, with the 28-year-old looking set to move to the Irons before the closure of the window according to Jones.

In light of this news, no wonder loads of West Ham United diehards took to social media to comment on the latest developments.

West Ham United fans react:

Replying to popular West Ham United outlet West Ham News & Views, here is what some Irons fans had to say about the situation, with many not getting their hopes up over the claims from Jones:

“What a great source”

Credit: @conwhufc03″Well if dean Jones soccer says it’s true it must be gospel”Credit: @JoshM28617481″I dont believe it that dean jones guy calls it soccer”Credit: @Lucas27858628

“Source ain’t reliable mate”

Credit: @central_louis

“No thank you”

Credit: @MorganMcginley4″No No No”Credit: @Sami95934013In other news, West Ham United fans react to a Fabrizio Romano update. Read all about it here.

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Em entrevista cedida ao site oficial do Santa Cruz na última quinta-feira, o presidente Alírio Moraes voltou a pedir o apoio da torcida coral nas disputas do Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. Depois de três eliminações – no Pernambucano, na Copa do Nordeste e na Copa do Brasil – o clube se vê na missão de garantir pelo menos o acesso à Série A e, de acordo com o dirigente, o apoio dos torcedores é essencial para esta conquista.

– O meu intuito é convocar (a torcida). Nós estamos nessa trajetória da Série B e o Santa Cruz só terá sucesso no fim do ano se a torcida estiver ao nosso lado. Foi assim desde sempre. O torcedor é o grande patrimônio, é o diferencial e a nossa camisa 12. A torcida tem uma energia mágica e estabelece aquela química para os atletas se superarem no campo – disse o presidente.

O Santa Cruz passa por uma nítida crise financeira, chegando a atrasar salários de jogadores e receber punição. Aproveitando a deixa, o presidente Alírio Moraes acrescentou que a presença da torcida também ajuda o clube a sair dessa situação, para que os dirigentes possam quitar os débitos pendentes.

– Nossa receira é muito comprometida com o pagamento do passivo (dívidas do passado). Só conseguiremos equilibrar as contas, pagar jogadores e funcionários em dia se a torcida se fizer presente. Desde que assumi, em 2015, tenho dito que o meu esforço seria voltato para que o clube fosse aberto e participativo. Quero acolher melhor a torcida – acrescentou o dirigente.

Ao finalizar a entrevista, Alírio Moraes tornou a convocar a torcida a comparecer nos jogos.

– O Santa Cruz precisa dos torcedores. Peço o apoio e a ajuda de coração. Fica aqui o meu pedido, chamado e convocação. Vamos lutar, porque o destino está em nossas mãos. Contamos com vocês – finalizou o presidente.

A Cobra Coral recebe o Internacional no estádio do Arruda neste sábado, às 16h30, pela oitava rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro Série B.

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Precisando reverter resultado difícil, o Fluminense sofreu logo no começo. O zagueiro Nogueira foi expulso logo aos 4 minutos de partida e prejudicou os planos de Abel Braga. Sentindo-se em casa, Léo Moura foi bem e Luan comandou a vitória do time de Renato Gaúcho: 2 a 0. Confira, a seguir, as atuações do LANCE! para os jogadores e técnicos.

FLUMINENSE
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4,5
Cavalieri
Já não consegue mais crescer na frente do atacante. Foi driblado facilmente duas vezes na área – uma delas, Barrios desperdiçou.

5,0
Lucas
Tentou fazer alguma diferença no ataque na base da raça. Não conseguiu.
Brigou mais do que jogou e ainda discutiu com Renato Gaúcho.

0,0
Nogueira
Foi expulso com menos de cinco minutos e prejudicou todo o planejamento da equipe. Nem encostou na bola e deu carrinho por trás.

4,5
Henrique
Muito nervoso, tentou pressionar a arbitragem o tempo todo para resultar
num vermelho ao adversário. Ainda deixou espaços na defesa.

4,0
Léo
Muita disposição e entrega, mas falta qualidade em momentos decisivos.
Errou cruzamentos e passes e foi vaiado no primeiro tempo.

4,5
Orejuela
Jogou como zagueiro por alguns minutos e deixou o Grêmio chegar duas
vezes na cara do goleiro. Depois, voltou ao meio e foi discreto.

6,5
Wendel
É o pulmão do time quando tem onze em campo. Com dez, então, se
desdobrou em campo e fez o que pôde. Saiu com ombro machucado.

3,5
Douglas
Com um a menos por 40 minutos, pouco encostou na bola. Tem bom
passe, mas não a disposição necessária para correr pelos outros.

4,0
Gustavo Scarpa
Ainda estava entrando na partida quando foi substituído, aos 25 minutos
do primeiro tempo. Não fez a diferença desde que voltou.

5,5
Richarlison
Com a classificação distante, mostrou raça e brigou pela bola em campo.
Nem chegou perto de marcar, mas deu orgulho para torcida.

6,0
Henrique Dourado
Foi bem. Dominou, distribuiu, brigou e deu até chapéu. Mas, não tinha o
que fazer para buscar o resultado. Saiu agradecendo os torcedores.

5,0
Reginaldo
Entrou numa furada e deixou Pedro Rocha sozinho em dois momentos do
primeiro tempo. No segundo, fechou bem a defesa.

5,5
Luiz Fernando
Com o resultado já selado, entrou jogando sério e botando o pé nas
divididas. Não podia fazer nada além de conter os ataques do adversário.

4,5
Renato
No fim, entrou como atacante e não conseguiu criar perigo. Correu
bastante e errou passes fáceis.

4,5
Abel Braga
Foi totalmente prejudicado pela expulsão de Nogueira, mas irritou muito a
torcida por ter sacado Scarpa no primeiro tempo. Desistiu do jogo.

GRÊMIO

5,0
Marcelo Grohe
Nem sujou o uniforme. Foi afobado jogando com pé.

7,0
Léo Moura
Linda assistência para Pedro Rocha. Dominou a lateral do campo.

5,5
Geromel
Não teve quase nenhum trabalho e foi substituído no intervalo.

5,0
Kannemann
Também poupado. Levou amarelo por entrada muito forte.

6,0
Cortez
Não teve problemas para anular Lucas e ainda se apresentou bem.

6,5
Michel
Com muito espaço, arriscou lançamentos longos para Léo Moura.

5,5
Arthur
Jogou com calma, sem subir ao ataque. Não teve o brilho do outro jogo.

6,5
Ramiro
Tem categoria e ditou o ritmo do time com um a mais. Tinha espaço.

7,5
Luan
Sob os olhares de Tite, brincou em campo. Fez um golaço e boas jogadas.

6,0
Pedro Rocha
Jogou bem, fez gol, mas foi displicente. Poderia ter feito três.

6,5
Lucas Barrios
Não fez gol dessa vez, mas serviu os companheiros fazendo pivô.

5,0
Bressan
Entrou com jogo ganho. Não comprometeu nos 45 minutos finais.

4,5
R. Thyere
Mesma coisa, porém, levou um amarelo por falta dura.

5,5
Fernández
Entrou no final e quase fez o terceiro da partida. Jogo estava ganho.

7,0
Renato Gaúcho
Com um a mais, só administrou a vantagem e poupou a zaga.

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Sem espaço no São Paulo, Wellington viu no Vasco uma oportunidade de recomeço. Com 26 anos, o volante foi apresentado na tarde desta terça-feira, em São Januário, e comemorou a chance de poder mostrar o seu futebol novamente depois de ter sido suspenso por seis meses devido a doping – foi flagrado com diuréticos. O contrato do jogador no clube carioca é por empréstimo até o fim da temporada.

– É um recomeço. O clube me abriu as portas. Minha forma de agradecer é colocar minha vida em campo. Tenho a possibilidade de ajudar o Vasco de conseguir algo melhor esse ano. Posso ajudar. Vasco não só pode como vai brigar em cima. A dedicação de cada um aqui, o respeito… Isso faz a diferença. Esse ano será vitorioso para o Vasco – afirmou Wellington durante a sua apresentação.

Vasco e São Paulo dividirão o pagamento de seu salário. No acordo, há a possibilidade de o Cruz-Maltino comprar Wellington em definitivo ao término do período exercendo uma cláusula de prioridade. Vale lembrar que o volante tem contrato com o São Paulo até outubro de 2018. O volante aguarda ser regularizado para ter condições de jogo no domingo, quando os comandados de Milton Mendes enfrentam o Grêmio.

Revelado pelo São Paulo, Wellington foi alçado ao profissional em 2008, com o então técnico Muricy Ramalho. Ficou um longo tempo no clube, até que se firmou em 2012, sendo titular do time campeão da Copa Sul-Americana. Depois, no entanto, perdeu espaço até ser emprestado ao Internacional em 2014. Em Porto Alegre, foi flagrado no exame antidoping. Voltou ao Tricolor no ano passado, mas não conseguiu se firmar.

Além de Wellington, Breno e Paulão, o Vasco está para anunciar as contratações do zagueiro Lucas Rocha, por empréstimo do Boavista, e do volante Bruno Paulista, em empréstimo do Sporting, de Portugal. A dupla já está treinando com os companheiros em São Januário, mesmo antes de suas contratações serem confirmadas pelo clube presidido por Eurico Miranda. Há ainda a possibilidade do zagueiro Anderson Martins, mas o Vasco aguarda que a sua rescisão no Qatar seja colocada no papel.

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Liverpool’s summer clearout is set to continue in the final few days of the transfer window, with Divock Origi, Nat Phillips, Lorius Karius and Sheyi Ojo all reportedly available for moves away.

What’s the story?

According to The Athletic’s Liverpool reporter James Pearce (as relayed by Anfield Watch on Twitter), the Reds could part ways with up to four more fringe players before the August 31 deadline.

They tweeted: “NEW: Liverpool are open to offers for Divock Origi. Nat Phillips could also depart, while Liverpool are looking to off-load Loris Karius and Sheyi Ojo. #awlive [@JamesPearceLFC]”.

Liverpool fans should be delighted

Liverpool have already brought in around £30m this summer by sanctioning the sales of Taiwo Awoniyi, Harry Wilson and Mark Grujic.

Switzerland international Xherdan Shaqiri is set to follow that trio out of the Anfield exit door after Lyon had a bid accepted for the diminutive forward, but the exodus is not expected to end there.

Due to the huge financial impact of the ongoing pandemic added to the fact that they have a large squad, the 19-time English champions have been working with very limited funds in recent weeks.

As a result, Jurgen Klopp has only been able to bring former RB Leipzig centre-back Ibrahima Konate to the club following their disappointing third-place finish this term.

However, if director of football Michael Edwards can pull off another masterclass in the market by offloading any, or all, of the four aforementioned flops, Klopp could have the required resources, and space in his squad, available to land another one of his transfer targets.

Therefore, this latest revelation will surely have the Liverpool supporters feeling delighted. They’ve seen their main domestic rivals significantly strengthen ahead of 2021/22, while key midfielder Gini Wijnaldum has joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.

And while the Reds may not be able to compete financially with the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United under their current structure, selling unwanted fringe players in lucrative deals is a smart way to level the playing field.

Phillips is arguably the only first-team member up for sale whose exit could split opinion amongst the club’s fanbase, but with the returns of Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip to full-fitness, coupled with Konate’s arrival, his game time would be very limited.

Whether Edwards can get any of the quartet out the door in time to bring in just a second major signing remains to be seen, although his past heroics will give Liverpool fans hope there a still a few deals that can be pulled off.

And, in other news…Sky Sports reveal exciting Liverpool transfer update that’ll have fans buzzing 

According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Tottenham are set to enter talks with the agent of Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic.

The Lowdown: Spurs need a striker

Spurs are quite clearly in need of a new striker. Harry Kane has shared his desire to move on from north London (Sky Sports), while he even failed to turn up for training to further illustrate his point (talkSPORT).

Even if the talisman stays put, the Lilywhites do not have adequate support in depth behind him, such has been the problem for several years now.

They have been heavily linked with a move for Lautaro Martinez (Football Insider), but it also seems they have their eyes on another forward during this transfer window.

The Latest: Spurs to enter Vlahovic talks

As per this latest report, Spurs are set to enter talks with the agent of Vlahovic, while Inter Milan are also interested.

Fiorentina are said to be looking for €70m (£59.2m) to part ways with the Serbia international.

The Verdict: Top target

Losing Kane would be a blow to Nuno Espirito Santo – he will of course be eager to hold on to the man who has 221 goals in 336 games for the club.

However, if he were to depart, bringing in Vlahovic would certainly soften the blow. The 21-year-old was in top form last season in Serie A, scoring 21 goals in 37 matches (Transfermarkt), while he also has two strikes in seven caps for his country.

Legendary Italian striker Christian Vieri is a fan, calling him “the best striker in Europe” for his age along with Borussia Dortmund man Erling Haaland (Football Italia). £59m is a lot of money to spend on just one player given the pandemic’s financial implications on clubs, but they would have that money available if Kane were to depart. To us, Vlahovic would be a worthy replacement.

In other news, Tottenham have been offered this Premier League winner.

Jermain Defoe picked up a hamstring injury during the first half of Glasgow Rangers’ pre-season clash with Arsenal this weekend and is a doubt for the start of the Gers’ Champions League campaign.

The Lowdown: Gers face striker issue

The Gers’ Champions League third qualifying round clash is just a couple of weeks away, yet Steven Gerrard is facing a major problem with his strikers.

Kemar Roofe is ruled out as he is serving a four-game ban (Sky Sports), while both Alfredo Morelos and Fashion Sakala are unlikely to be match fit after joining pre-season training late.

The Latest: Defoe injured

The Gers are now also facing an issue in regards to Defoe.

The former England international started the Gers’ clash with Arsenal on Saturday but was forced off in the first half as he struggled with a problem. It has now become apparent that he has a hamstring injury (via Glasgow Live).

The Verdict: Crushing news

On a number of levels, this will come as hugely disappointing news for Gerrard and his staff. Defoe has done well during his time at Ibrox, scoring 32 goals in 72 games (Transfermarkt), so his quality will be missed. Indeed, it is his Champions League experience that Gerrard could miss the most – he is one of just three players in the Gers squad to have played at that level, Allan McGregor and Steven Davis the others.

With the issues involving the other strikers at Rangers, it could mean that Cedric Itten is asked to lead the line. He failed to make the desired impact last season, scoring just six times in 38 games, but two goals in the Gers’ three pre-season matches so far would indicate that he may be finding some timely form.

Given the centre-forward crisis, Gerrard will need the Switzerland international at his best no matter who the Gers are drawn against in the Champions League qualifiers on Monday.

In other news, many Rangers fans were fuming over this club tweet.

Sheffield United are yet to receive any concrete offers for reported Celtic target George Baldock, according to The Athletic.

The Lowdown: Baldock links

Baldock, who was wanted by Neil Lennon back in 2019, has emerged on the Hoops’ radar once again this month.

Reports suggested that Celtic would be willing to pay £5-8m for the 28-year-old, who has just 12 months left on his £10,000-a-week Bramall Lane deal.

Recent stories have claimed that Baldock is on a list of potential right-back targets, with Ange Postecoglou spending days watching footage of those targets.

He’s reportedly approved a potential deal for Baldock, however, it doesn’t look as if Celtic have made an official bid as of yet.

The Latest: No offers

The Athletic’s Richard Sutcliffe shared a story regarding the Blades’ transfer business on Friday.

He addressed both incomings and outgoings, admitting ‘there have been no concrete offers’ for Baldock – an interesting six-word update as you’d think Celtic may have made their move going off recent reports.

The Verdict: Celtic looking abroad?

Since Celtic’s interest in Baldock came out at the beginning of the month, the Hoops have been linked to two right-backs from Ligue 1 side Rennes.

Brandon Soppy and Sacha Boey are the full-backs in question, so perhaps the Hoops are looking to explore the European market over a swoop for Baldock.

It could make perfect sense, especially with Baldock not looking to depart Yorkshire. Right-backs are required at Celtic Park before the new season, but at this moment in time, a move for Baldock appears unlikely.

In other news: £2.6k-p/w ace sparkling in pre-season now wants Scotland move and Celtic are keen.