فيديو | فالفيردي: الاعتناء بابني أصعب من مراقبة روبرتسون

سخر فيديريكو فالفيردي من آندي روبرتسون بعد فوز ريال مدريد على ليفربول ليتوج بقلب دوري أبطال أوروبا مساء السبت.

ريال مدريد تغلب على ليفربول بهدف دون رد سجله فينيسيوس جونيور بعد تمريرة من فالفيردي، ليتوج الميرنجي بلقب دوري أبطال أوروبا الرابع عشر في تاريخه.

كان فالفيردي يجري مقابلة على ملعب فرنسا في أعقاب فوز فريقه وكان ابنه على كتفيه لكن نجله لم يكن جالسًا وظل يحاول الاستيلاء على ميدالية والده، تاركًا نجم ريال مدريد يركز عليه أكثر من المقابلة التي أجراها.

عندما سئل عن كيفية اللعب أمام روبرتسون، قال فالفيردي مازحا: “الاعتناء بابني عمل أصعب من مراقبة روبرتسون!”.

وعن تمريته الحاسمة لفينيسيوس، أفاد فالفيردي: “اقتربت من منطقة الجزاء، سددت الكرة، وانتهى بي الأمر بتمريرة هائلة وفينيسيوس جعلها تبدو أفضل”.

اقرأ أيضًا | هدف فوز ريال مدريد أمام ليفربول كلّف الملكي 50 مليون يورو

الهدف يعني فوز ريال مدريد بلقب دوري أبطال أوروبا الرابع عشر وحسم ثنائية الدوري ودوري أبطال أوروبا تحت قيادة كارلو أنشيلوتي.

في غضون ذلك، قال روبرتسون، إن صديقه الذي أعطاه تذكرة، مُنع من الدخول إلى الاستاد في إطار الفوضى المحيطة بملعب فرنسا والتي طغت على المباراة النهائية.

وقال لبي بي سي سبورت: “تم إخبار أحد زملائي أن تذكرته مزيفة وأنا أؤكد لكم أنه ليس كذلك، لقد كانت فوضى حقا”.

مضيفًا: “لأكون صادقًا، كان الناس يختلقون الأمر في بعض الأحيان ويصابون بالذعر، إلقاء الغاز المسيل للدموع على الناس أمر غير مقبول”.

Spurs: Romano drops Cristian Romero update

Nuno Santo will soon have a new centre-back at Tottenham Hotspur…

What’s the word?

Spurs have edged closer and closer to sealing Cristian Romero in a £47m deal from Atalanta, as per Sky Sports, but in the last few days, news on the situation had gone cold.

However, there is absolutely nothing to worry about, according to renowned Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

“To be clear. There’s no problem for Cristian Romero deal: Tottenham have reached an agreement with Atalanta since yesterday. It’s done,” he tweeted.

“Once [Merih] Demiral signs as new Atalanta centre-back (likely tomorrow), Romero will fly to London to complete his Spurs move for €55m.”

Massive coup

This latest update should alleviate any fears that the Lilywhites faithful may have had as they eagerly await the arrival of a much-needed signing.

Romero has to be considered a massive coup for the struggling North London outfit as last season, their defensive issues were perhaps the biggest problem as they finished seventh in the Premier League and were defeated in yet another major final.

Indeed, Spurs leaked more goals than any of the ‘big six’ and are now even one centre-back short, following the departure of Toby Alderweireld to Qatar.

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It leaves Nuno with only three senior options, one of which is still very inexperienced, in Davinson Sanchez, Eric Dier and Joe Rodon.

The 23-year-old Argentine bolsters this key position instantly.

He picked up the Serie A’s ‘Defender of the Year’ award for 2020/21 before capping off his outstanding domestic campaign by winning the Copa America with Argentina, alongside current Spurs star Giovani Lo Celso.

Romero averaged the most interceptions per game (3.1) in the whole of the Italian top-flight, whilst further figures of 3.6 aerial duels won, two tackles, and an 86.2% passing accuracy per outing, via WhoScored, suggests he’s an all-round defensive animal.

His performances throughout the year earned high praise indeed. Serie A expert Conor Clancy dubbed the Argentina international “phenomenal” and a “top, top defender” to This is Futbol.

By comparison, only Sanchez managed more tackles (2.2) and Rodon a better passing accuracy (88.1%).

Spurs fans should be absolutely buzzing with the imminent arrival of the £31.5m-rated colossus as it’s one step in the right direction in fixing one of their lingering issues.

AND in other news, Levy must ruthlessly axe “appalling” £65k-p/w Spurs dud, he doesn’t fit Nuno’s system…

رمزي صالح: بصمات موسيماني لم تأت بثمارها مثل فايلر.. وهذا ما ينقص لاعبو لأهلي

أكد رمزي صالح حارس مرمى الأهلي السابق، إن المارد الأحمر كان في أسوأ مستوى له أمام الوداد المغربي في نهائي دوري أبطال إفريقيا، مُشيرًا إلى أن موسيماني لم تظهر بصماته على أداء الفريق.

وفشل الأهلي في تحقيق اللقب الثالث على التوالي بعد أن تلقى هزيمة من الوداد المغربي بثنائية دون رد في المباراة النهائية التي أقيمت على ملعب مركب محمد الخامس بالدار البيضاء.

وقال رمزي صالح في تصريحات لبرنامج “الريمونتادا” على قناة “المحور”: “لقد تفاجأت بمستوى الأهلي خلال مواجهة الوداد، لم نعتد على هذا المستوى من المارد الأحمر”.

وتابع: “مشكلة موسمياني هو تسلم الفريق من رينيه فايلر المدير الفني السابق، الأخير كانت لديه بصمات عديدة على اللاعبين قبل رحيله، وعندما حاول المدرب الجنوب إفريقي وضع بصماته الخاصة، لم يأت الأمر بثماره”.

طالع أيضا.. موسيماني: أتلقى خطابات من رئيس كاف حتى الآن.. وواقعة الميدالية تُشبه الدفاع عن النفس أمام مُجرم

وواصل: “موسيماني أيضا لديه مشكلة في اختيارات اللاعبين الأجانب، أغلب اللاعبين الذين اختارهم لم يقدموا ما يشفع لهم حتى الآن”.

وأردف: “الجيل الحالي بالنادي الأهلي يفتقد اللاعب الذي يستطيع تقديم الحلول الفردية عندما لا يكون الفريق في أفضل أحواله، ويعاني أيضا من مشكلة عدم الاستمرارية على الأداء والمستوى الفني المرتفع”.

واختتم: “مجموعة اللاعبين بالنادي الأهلي حاليا قدموا إنجازات عديدة، ولكن ينقصهم الثبات على المستوى”.

Dirigente do Flamengo fala sobre 87: 'Não vai ser o Judiciário que vai tirar os gols do Zico'

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A decisão do Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) de manter o Sport como único campeão Brasileiro de 1987 deu o que falar. O Flamengo, que pleiteava também ser reconhecido como vencedor daquela edição, ainda não joga a toalha e estuda a possibilidade de entrar com um novo recurso. Assim como muitos rubro-negros, o vice-presidente geral do clube, Mauricio Gomes de Mattos minimizou a decisão da mais alta corte do país.

– É inconteste que o lugar de disputa não é em tribunal e sim no gramado.Foi no campo, jogando contra os times da Série A, que o Flamengo conquistou este brilhante campeonato.Por isso, não vai ser o Judiciário que vai tirar os gols do Zico, as arrancadas do Renato Gaúcho, as jogadas do Bebeto e a genialidade deste time fantástico. O Mengão é o verdadeiro e único campeão de 1987 – garante.

Logo após a decisão do STF, o Flamengo se manifestou no Twitter. O clubepostou uma foto do time campeão da Copa União de 1987 e escreveu: ‘No campo, na bola, sempre Flamengo. Campeão Brasileiro de 1987.’ Além disso, ironizou a conquista do Sport com uma brincadeira de ’87 verdades e uma mentira’.

ENTENDA O CASO QUE DEU ORIGEM À DISPUTA

A CBF EM CRISE E A CRIAÇÃO DA COPA UNIÃO

O impasse que saiu das quatro linhas e chegou à esfera jurídica começou a se desenhar em 1986. Sem condições financeiras e lidando com uma crise administrativa, evidenciada pelas confusões do inchado Brasileirão do ano anterior, a CBF (à época, presidida por Octávio Pinto Guimarães, tendo como vice Nabi Abi Chedid) sinalizou que não tinha condições de organizar o Campeonato Brasileiro de 1987.

Diante deste panorama, os clubes tomaram a dianteira e organizaram a própria competição nacional. Houve a criação do Clube dos 13 (tendo Flamengo, Fluminense, Vasco, Botafogo, Corinthians, Palmeiras, São Paulo, Santos, Grêmio, Internacional, Atlético Mineiro, Cruzeiro e Bahia) e, com os convites a Coritiba, Santa Cruz e Goiás, a Copa União ganhou forma. Inicialmente, a competição teve o aval da CBF, e teria dois módulos (Verde e Amarelo), mas não foi aceito o cruzamento na fase final para definir o campeão da temporada.

SUBIU DE VALOR? NÃO PARA TODOS!

A competição mostrou-se rentável, especialmente pela transmissão exclusiva da Rede Globo e por a Coca-Cola decidir patrocinar boa parte dos clubes (apenas Flamengo, Palmeiras e Corinthians, que já tinham vínculo com outros patrocínios, não tinham a marca estampada nas suas respectivas camisas). No entanto, a situação trouxe descontentamento a vários clubes.

Quem tomou a dianteira foram Guarani, vice-campeão brasileiro de 1986, América, semifinalista do Brasileirão do ano anterior, e Portuguesa, que teria vaga na elite, segundo regulamento antigo. Diante da pressão, Nabi Abi Chedid impôs novamente que houvesse o cruzamento dos Módulos Verde e Amarelo para decidir quem seria o campeão nacional.

A DISCÓRDIA COMEÇA A SURGIR… E VEM A REVIRAVOLTA!

À revelia dos demais integrantes do Clube dos 13, o dirigente Eurico Miranda acatou a decisão dos módulos após a Copa União. Dirigente do Flamengo e vice-presidente do C13 na época, Márcio Braga afirmou que regulamento “foi acrescido pela CBF” e só aceitaria o acordo após a realização de um Conselho Arbitral envolvendo os 32 clubes dos dois módulos.

Enquanto o Flamengo de Zico, Bebeto, Zinho e Renato Gaúcho superava o Internacional no Maracanã, com um triunfo por 1 a 0 e dava volta olímpica no Maracanã em 13 de dezembro de 1987 com ares de tetracampeão brasileiro, havia outra decisão. O rubro-negro Sport (também com um Zico) entrava em campo na luta por um título nacional na Ilha do Retiro medindo forças com o Guarani.

Pelo Módulo Amarelo, o Sport derrotou o Guarani por 3 a 0 no tempo normal. Houve uma prorrogação (os bugrinos venceram por 2 a 0 o primeiro jogo) e, devido ao empate, o jogo foi para os pênaltis.

Após um 11 a 11 nas cobranças iniciais, os dois finalistas decidiram interromper a partida, pois ambos estavam classificados para o cruzamento previsto pela CBF: o Bugre abdicou do título, e os dois clubes se cumprimentaram pela classificação.

UMA VOLTA OLÍMPICA, DOIS RUBRO-NEGROS DESCONTENTES

o início de 1988 trouxe os primeiros passos da queda de braço, com o Flamengo e Internacional se recusando a entrar em campo. Na Gávea, o clube fez um amistoso de entrega de faixas da Copa União, no qual venceu por 3 a 0 a seleção da Costa do Marfim.

No mesmo dia, o regulamento da CBF previa que o Rubro-Negro enfrentasse o Guarani no Brinco de Ouro da Princesa. Diante de 20 pessoas, o Bugre treinou cobranças de escanteios à espera da vitória no tempo normal.

Já o Sport, diante da ausência do Internacional, não quis saber de outra coisa que não comemorar. Diante de sua torcida na Ilha do Retiro, os jogadores deram a volta olímpica pelo título do Módulo Amarelo.

Em 30 de janeiro de 1988, Guarani e Sport empataram em 1 a 1 no tempo normal. No jogo de volta, em 6 de fevereiro, o Leão conseguiu a vitória por 1 a 0 com gol de Marco Antônio e sagrou-se campeão, segundo a CBF, do Brasileiro de 1987. Os dois clubes, a partir de julho, disputaram a Copa Libertadores.

No mesmo ano, o Sport entrou na Justiça para ser reconhecido como o campeão de 1987.

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Asif controversy worries Lawson

Geoff Lawson has said the latest controversy involving Mohammad Asif would disrupt his comeback into the side after a series of injuries

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Geoff Lawson answers questions about Mohammad Asif © AFP
Geoff Lawson, the Pakistan coach, has said the latest controversy involving Mohammad Asif will further disrupt his comeback after a series of injuries. Asif, who is currently detained in Dubai for allegedly possessing a banned substance, will remain there at least until Sunday, when a hearing is scheduled.Asif was returning home (via Dubai) after his stint in the Indian Premier League (IPL) when he was held. No charges, though, have been laid against him. He was subsequently replaced in Pakistan’s squad for the tri-series in Bangladesh by the fast bowler Sohail Khan.”It’s unfortunate and would be disruptive for Asif,” Lawson told reporters in Karachi. “Personally I don’t know the facts, we feel for him. We hope it turns out well for him. It is very unfortunate, we have been thinking about him, he has been missing quite often but was making a successful comeback from injury. It would have been one more step on his way back to full form so from that point of view it’s disruptive.”Sohail has come in Asif’s place and has shown promise, so one person’s misfortune is another’s good fortune.”Shoaib Malik, the Pakistan captain, though wasn’t perturbed by Asif’s absence and was confident of his team’s chances. “There is no doubt that Asif is a good bowler but we have other good bowlers who can step up and take their chances,” Malik said. “We have Umar Gul, Sohail Tanvir, Rao Iftikhar and Sohail so the attack is in good hands.”Lawson said the tri-series was ideal for some of his players to adjust to the one-day format after a lengthy stint of Twenty20 cricket during the IPL. He said his players should use this opportunity to fine-tune themselves before the Asia Cup which starts on June 24 in Pakistan.”The guys have been playing 20-over cricket for five weeks so they will be in that frame of mind so they need to come back in the 50-overs frame and Bangladesh will be the first step,” Lawson said. “It’s just a nice little tournament to have in between major events.Lawson also denied that he had criticised senior players for not performing to standards in a radio interview he gave in Sydney just before arriving here. The interview had caused considerable consternation in Pakistan, leading to speculation that Lawson might be on his way out.”I never said anything about senior players,” he said. “They have all to go to higher levels, so we are working better than before.”

Rollercoaster rides and daring decisions

Andrew McGlashan presents the plays of the first day at Headingley

Andrew McGlashan at Headingley18-Jul-2008
Darren who? © Getty Images
Selection of the day
No, it wasn’t Andrew Flintoff. Shortly before 10am, news came through that England had named Darren Pattinson in their eleven. A day earlier he was preparing to visit Alton Towers, now he was being introduced to the England captain and his new team-mates. “It’s a bit different than a rollercoaster,” he said before play, but then had the chance to sit back after Graeme Smith stuck England in. It was one of the more amazing England selections, made even more surprising by the absolute consistency of the last six Tests.Brave decision of the day
Everything about the first morning said to the captain winning the toss to bowl. But Graeme Smith will still have need to take a deep breath before sending England in for the second time in two Tests. Last week, his team conceded 593 for 8 on the Lord’s featherbed, yet Smith – rightly – still backed his bowlers. This time they assessed the conditions much more quickly and pitched the ball up on another slow surface. The rewards then came as Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel claimed three wickets before lunch and England lasted only 52 overs in total.Come down of the day
This is Michael Vaughan’s 50th Test as captain, and he’s just the second player to lead England a half-century of times, currently sitting four behind Michael Atherton. It was all set for a Vaughan classic to mark the occasion, just as he managed last year against West Indies in his comeback Test from injury. Alas, it wasn’t to be as he edged a perfect outswinger from Dale Steyn to Smith at first slip seventh ball after being applauded to the middle by the home support. The roar as he left the field wasn’t for him, but the incoming Kevin Pietersen. Vaughan now has 2 and 0 in this series, both times falling to Steyn. It’s a good contest to watch, but at the moment they are brief duels.Contest of the day
The Vaughan-Steyn battles have been short-lived, but the Steyn-Kevin Pietersen head-to-head has offered extended enterainment. At Lord’s, Steyn clattered Pietersen on the helmet early in his 152 and today Pietersen began his innings with a whipped four through midwicket and a crunching pull into the Western Terrace. After lunch, Pietersen was ticking and took Steyn for boundaries through the off side, off his legs and straight. However, the ball after an effortless back-foot force past mid-off, Pietersen went for one shot too many and edged to first slip. The South Africans celebrated as one, aware of the importance of the wicket.Ovations of the day
At 2.28pm the Headingley crowd rose to their feet and greeted Flintoff with a spine-tingling standing ovation as the allrounder made his way to the crease for his first Test innings since January 2007. They also cheered his first-ball defensive push, while the opening boundary would have lifted the roof off the ground if it had one. But the crowd still had plenty to give. Monty Panesar was also offered a hero’s welcome but he looked as much a No. 10 as Tim Ambrose did a No. 6.Wrong order of the day
England are at sixes and sevens about their batting order. Tim Ambrose isn’t a Test No. 6 and it seems almost unfair that he has been given that role, while Stuart Broad looks better than a No. 8. In between them was Andrew Flintoff who mixed a few edges with a couple of more authentic strokes. However, his dismissal wouldn’t have looked good for a No. 11 as he flashed at a very wide ball from Steyn.Controversies of the day
It’s level at one-apiece for the two teams today. AB de Villiers claimed a catch off Andrew Strauss which was clearly dropped, leading to some angry scenes from the England balcony, then towards the end of the day Michael Vaughan thought he’d caught Amla at mid-off against Flintoff. Amla had almost made his way off the ground when Mickey Arthur and Graeme Smith signalled for him to stay on. Eventually he was given not out and a fiery final few overs were played out. This series has come alive.

SPFL: Celtic predicted XI to face Dundee

Celtic’s win in midweek signalled Ange Postecoglou’s first in competitive fixtures as the new Hoops boss.

It has been a long time coming but their attack was firing on all cylinders as the Bhoys finally discovered some confidence.

They will now return to play in front of their home fans at Parkhead on Sunday afternoon, needing to pick up their first three points of the campaign.

They will face Dundee at Paradise but will Postecoglou decide to make any changes to the side that beat Jablonec in the Czech Republic?

We’re tipping the Australian to make two adjustments to the starting XI this weekend.

The first change is in defence where we hope to see Stephen Welsh feature alongside Carl Starfelt in the middle of the backline.

Celtic ran out comfortable 4-2 winners a few days ago but their defence still left plenty to be desired with Nir Bitton scoring an unfortunate own goal.

He’s been in questionable form this term so we’re predicting him to be dropped.

The other change comes in the final third where Ryan Christie replaces David Turnbull in attacking midfield.

The Scot was the club’s Player of the Season for 2020/21 but hasn’t scored a single goal this term or assisted a strike for his teammates.

Christie, on the other hand, has been a rejuvenated figure and scored a wonderfully timed header against Jablonec a few days ago.

Odsonne Edouard remains on the bench which gives Kyogo Furuhashi another chance to impress. He scored with an excellent finish in midweek and was a threat all game long with his clever movement.

Postecoglou continues to place faith in Anthony Ralston while Ismaila Soro has another opportunity to prove his worth in the middle of the park before James McCarthy finds full fitness.

AND in other news, Celtic eye swoop for £60k-p/w beast who’s “different class”, he’s an upgrade on Bitton…

إيهاب جلال: مصر خسرت أمام إثيوبيا لسببين.. وأمامنا الوقت

تحدث إيهاب جلال المدير الفني لمنتخب مصر، عن أسباب هزيمة الفراعنة أمام إثيوبيا في تصفيات أمم أفريقيا 2023.

و خسر منتخب مصر أمام إثيوبيا بهدفين دون رد في المباراة التي جمعت بينهما اليوم الخميس في التصفيات المؤهلة للكان.

وقال إيهاب جلال، في تصريحاته بالمؤتمر الصحفي عقب المباراة، إن هزيمة منتخب مصر أمام إثيوبيا كانت بسبب أرضية ملعب اللقاء، بجانب الغيابات التي يُعاني منها قوامه خلال المرحلة الحالية.

وأوضح: “أدينا مباراة سيئة للغاية وهناك أشياء عديدة مؤثرة من الممكن أن نتحدث عنها، لكن يظل الأداء سيئا للغاية في الشوط الأول، وواجهنا بعض المشاكل في التعامل مع أرضية الملعب”.

طالع أيضًا.. ترتيب مجموعة مصر في تصفيات أمم إفريقيا بعد الخسارة أمام إثيوبيا وفوز غينيا على مالاوي

وتابع: “كنا نفقد الكرة في الكثير من المواقف، بدأنا المباراة ونحن نشعر بالراحة، والمباراة كانت أسهل من تصور اللاعبين، وفوجئت بالأداء والأمطار ساعدتهم بعض الشيء في الضغط علينا”.

وأضاف إيهاب جلال: “حتى الآن لم أتحدث مع اللاعبين في أي شيء، كنا هناك حديث بين الشوطين لكن سنتحدث بعد ذلك في الأيام القادمة، وهذه المباراة قد تكون للنسيان وربما تؤثر علينا في الفترة المقبلة”.

واختتم: “لدينا مباراة ودية ثم سيكون هناك وقت أمامنا، ربما هذا الوقت سيساعد المنتقدين لكن هذه هي الكرة ويجب أن نتقبلها”.

جدير بالذكر أن منتخب مصر خسر من إثيوبيا لأول مرة منذ 33 عامًا، حيث كانت آخر هزيمة للفراعنة أمام إثيوبيا عام 1989 بهدف نظيف في تصفيات أمم إفريقيا.

Dorival vê confiança aumentar e agradece torcida: 'Carregou no colo'

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O Santos superou o jogo ofensivo do Santa Fe e a si mesmo para marcar no fim e vencer por 3 a 2 no Pacaembu. Além do desempenho coletivo, o técnico Dorival Júnior exaltou não só seus jogadores, mas também a torcida. Foram muitos os agradecimentos aos29.798 presentes.

-A torcida do Santos deu um show aqui dentro. A torcida fez com que tivéssemos a entrega. Nos carregou no colo. Esse é o papel do torcedor. Fez com que buscássemos até o último momento. Faço um agradecimento especial a quem esteve aqui. Isso que precisamos – disse, antes de destacar alguns jogadores, mas principalmente o moral do time.

-Tivemos problemas em janeiro, mas vamos readquirindo confiança fundamental. Invencibilidade é só um dado. Daqui a pouco é um mata-mata. Isso pode ser diferencial, mas tem que ter cuidado. Temos que nos preparar – finalizou.

O próximo desafio do Peixe na Libertadores será no dia 17 de maio, na Bolívia, contra o The Strongest. Antes, o Alvinegro tem pela frente o Paysandu, no dia 10, pela Copa do Brasil, fora de casa, e o Fluminense, pelo Brasileirão, no Maracança, no dia 14.

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Roma set to target Kelechi Iheanacho

Leicester City could face a battle to keep Kelechi Iheanacho at the club this summer after reports revealed that AS Roma are considering making an offer for the 24-year-old.

What’s the story?

According to Sky Sports, the Italian outfit are contemplating tabling a bid for the Nigeria international if they fail to sign Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham.

The report states: “Abraham is currently weighing up his Stamford Bridge future after the Serie A side agreed a £34m deal to sign the striker. The 23-year-old [sic] has asked for time to consider the offer from the Italian club, who are managed by former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, with Roma general manager Tiago Pinto meeting Abraham for talks in London on Thursday.”

If the Serie A giants do make a move for Iheanacho and are successful in their attempts to secure his signature, it would leave Leicester extremely light at the top end of the pitch with very little time to find an adequate replacement.

Leicester City fans will be gutted

Although Iheanacho’s potential exit is far from guaranteed, a large section of Leicester supporters will likely still be gutted to hear that one of their star players is on the wish list of a prominent club like Roma.

The appeal of playing in the Italian capital for the decorated Jose Mourinho would be enough to turn many players’ heads, but Foxes fans will be desperate for the youngster to stay for the foreseeable future.

Iheanacho hit top form last season, bagging 19 goals and providing seven assists in 39 appearances for Leicester, helping them claim their maiden FA Cup crown.

He has continued in the same vein at the start of the new season, scoring the winner from the penalty spot as Leicester saw off Manchester City in the Community Shield last Saturday.

Although the addition of former RB Salzburg hitman Patson Daka has significantly strengthened Brendan Rodgers’ forward line, the loss of Iheanacho – especially so close to the end of the current transfer window – would be a bitter blow.

Leicester fans will surely be hoping that Abraham agrees a deal to move to the Stadio Olimpico, leaving them free to enjoy the quality of Iheanacho a little while longer.

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