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Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham side travel to North London rivals Arsenal on Sunday afternoon, where a win will boost Spurs’ chances of securing a top four spot this season, whilst it would all but end the Gunners’ hopes of achieving the same goal.

After some impressive performances of late, including in the 2-0 win against Dinamo Zagreb in midweek, the Portuguese manager should consider unleashing Erik Lamela against the Gunners.

The Argentinian has produced some superb cameo appearances from the bench in recent domestic fixtures and has been excellent in both of his last two starts in the Europa League, earning an 8.28 WhoScored rating for his performance against Wolfsberger and a 7.19 rating in the win against Dinamo Zagreb on Thursday.

The former Roma man, who reportedly earns £80,000 per week at Tottenham, played a huge part in Spurs’ opening goal against the Croatian side as he produced an excellent piece of skill on the edge of the box before seeing his outside-of-the-foot shot come back off the post, leaving Harry Kane with a tap-in.

Mourinho is a big fan of Lamela, having praised his willingness to play against Chelsea last season despite carrying a knock, saying: “That’s Lamela. Amazing guy, fantastic player and trying to help the team.”

These are the sorts of attributes which can be vital, particularly in derby games, and Lamela has shown that he loves to get stuck in and win the ball back under Mourinho. He has averaged 1.8 tackles per game in the Europa League for Spurs so far this season, so he could be a game-changer in the Emirates Stadium if he can win the ball back high up the pitch and kickstart a counterattack.

Considering he has just five starts in the Premier League this season, most recently against West Ham last month, it would be something of a risk to start the 29-year-old for such an important game. However, considering Arsenal’s tendency to give the ball away in dangerous positions, having a workhorse such as Lamela in an attacking midfield role could turn the game in Spurs’ favour.

Mourinho also described Lamela as “chaotic” recently and that is perhaps the exact sort of player who could make the difference for Spurs in what is likely going to be a tough match for the Lilywhites at the home of their arch-rivals.

Therefore, the Portuguese manager should take a risk and hand the 29-year-old just his sixth start of the Premier League season in the hope that he can be the game-changer in the derby.

In other news… Bye-bye Sissoko: Levy should seal swoop for £16.2m-rated beast who Klopp loves

تلقى إيرلينج هالاند إنذارًا وموعدًا نهائيًا من بوروسيا دورتموند، حيث طلب منه النادي الألماني أن يقرر مستقبله.

اللاعب النرويجي البالغ من العمر 21 عامًا لديه عقد مع دورتموند حتى عام 2024، لكن من المتوقع أن يغادر في الصيف حيث تستعد أكبر الأندية في أوروبا لدفع الشرط الجزائي البالغ 64 مليون جنيه إسترليني.

تم ربط هالاند بالانتقال إلى أندية الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز مثل مانشستر سيتي ومانشستر يونايتد وتشيلسي.

لكن وفقًا لماركا، تم وضع برشلونة وريال مدريد في حالة تأهب عقب دعوة دورتموند لاتخاذ قرار من قبل اللاعب.

تم تحديد موعد نهائي في 31 يناير – مما يعني أن مستقبل هالاند سيعرف بنهاية فترة الانتقالات الحالية.

سجل هالاند 76 هدفا في 74 مباراة منذ انضمامه إلى دورتموند من سالزبورج في يناير 2020.

يُعتقد أن ريال مدريد هو الأقرب للتعاقد مع هالاند لأن برشلونة لا يزال في أزمة مالية، لكن على الرغم من ذلك خوان لابورتا رئيس البارسا أخبر إدارة النادي أنه سيضم هالاند في الصيف.

ومع توقع أن يكون أجر هالاند مرتفعًا للغاية، وعقد اللاعب الدولي النرويجي قد يكون باهظ الثمن للغاية بالنسبة لبرشلونة.

إذا خسر برشلونة الصفقة، فقد يكون هالاند ثاني صفقة ناجحة لريال مدريد هذا الصيف، ذلك لأن مهاجم باريس سان جيرمان كيليان مبابي ارتبط أيضًا ارتباطًا وثيقًا بالانتقال إلى البرنابيو.

 في غضون ذلك، يبحث دورتموند عن بديل لهالاند إذا غادر النرويجي كما هو متوقع في الأشهر المقبلة.

وكان كريم أديمي لاعب سالزبورج، وداروين نونيز لاعب بنفيكا، وساسا كالاجدزيتش لاعب شتوتجارت، كلها أسماء مدرجة في قائمة الأهداف الخاصة بهم.

مهاجم فيورنتينا دوسان فلاهوفيتش هو اسم آخر مرتبط بالانتقال إلى دورتموند – على الرغم من أن آرسنال وتشيلسي يتطلعان إليه أيضًا.

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O São Paulo precisa, sem margem para erro, reagir à crise que tem abalado o dia a dia do clube nesta temporada. Para dar o primeiro passo, o Tricolor encara o Ituano às 16h de hoje no Estádio Novelli Jr, em Itu, e o lateral-direito Caramelo pode servir de exemplo para um time já desacreditado pela maioria dos torcedores.

Contratado em 2013 após se destacar no Mogi Mirim, o ala chegou ao Morumbi como promessa, mas fez apenas cinco partidas e sumiu. Foi emprestado a Atlético-GO e Chapecoense nos últimos anos e nunca se destacou. A volta ao São Paulo surpreendeu, ainda mais quando Edgardo Bauza resolveu utilizá-lo, preterindo ao garoto Auro (emprestado ao Linense).

Como única opção para o titular Bruno, suspenso para o jogo de hoje, Caramelo passou a ser figura constante no Tricolor de Patón e já soma seis jogos na temporada, sendo três deles como titular. Mas, assim como para o time se reerguer, ainda há muito trabalho a ser feito.

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– Estou muito confiante e muito mais preparado do que antes. Isso é fruto do trabalho do dia a dia. A responsabilidade aumenta com mais chances e sempre preciso melhorar para corresponder às expectativas. Preciso melhorar na defesa, no ataque, ser mais eficiente. Se subo, tenho que definir mais rápido. Tem muita coisa para fazer e espero fazer um bom jogo hoje – projetou ao L!.

A necessidade de vencer fez com que Bauza promovesse menos alterações do que o esperado para o duelo com o Ituano. A ideia era preservar mais titulares do empate em 1 a 1 com o Trujillanos (VEN), já que o time enfrentou jogo corrido em gramado pesado e longas viagens.

NÚMEROS-2016:
8 partidas
​3 como titular
1 assistência

Com apenas um treino antes da partida em Itu, a maior parte dos ajustes será feita por conversas e o principal problema do time já parece estar diagnosticado. Assim como o zagueiro Maicon, Caramelo acredita que compromisso e concentração estão faltando aos tricolores.

– Conversamos e sabemos que está faltando muito. Todos estão bravos e angustiados, cobrando, porque não podemos perder mais. Precisamos melhorar principalmente nos jogos grandes, ser mais eficientes. Não pode ter a desculpa que criamos chances, mas não concluímos. Tem que ser eficiente e ter mais espírito de entrega – cobrou o lateral.

Confira bate-papo exclusivo com Caramelo:

Acredita ter entrado bem contra o Trujillanos (VEN) na quarta?
Era um jogo que tínhamos que ter vencido. Entrei assim que o Ganso
perdeu o pênalti, quando o time deles se empolgou e a gente se expôs
bastante para tentar vencer. Infelizmente não conseguimos os gols e nosso objetivo. Que a partir de agora a gente consiga mudar a história com uma sequência de vitórias no Paulistão para voltar confiante na Libertadores.

Está pronto para ser titular? Como aproveitar a chance de hoje?
Estou pronto, preparado para jogar contra o Ituano. Estou feliz que essa oportunidade apareceu e espero que o time faça um bom jogo para quebrar esse jejum de quatro jogos sem vencer. As oportunidades estão surgindo e cabe a mim aproveitar para criar dúvidas na cabeça do Bauza. Depende de mim e vou dar meu máximo para ter mais oportunidades.

In an exclusive interview with Football FanCast, former England international Carlton Palmer has delivered his verdict on whether Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba should have been awarded a penalty against Aston Villa.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side moved level on points with Premier League leaders Liverpool with a 2-1 victory over Villa courtesy of a penalty from Bruno Fernandes.

The Red Devils have recovered from a tricky start to the season and find themselves top of the table with a game in-hand over their arch-rivals.

But Villa boss Dean Smith was far from happy with the decision, as he vented his frustrations after the game.

He told BBC Sport: “I don’t see why Michael couldn’t have looked at it. That’s what VAR is for isn’t it?

“I thought it was a penalty at the time, but I looked at it after the game and saw he tripped himself. I don’t think it’s a penalty.

“I think there’s enough doubt there to send the referee over to the screen.”

United were awarded a penalty after Douglas Luiz was adjudged to have clipped Pogba inside the box in one of the most controversial moments in the game.

When questioned about the decision, Palmer moved to defend Pogba from criticism.

He told Football FanCast’s Tom Ward this week:

“Well, first and foremost, the referee gave the penalty in real time. Secondly, I’ve got to be honest with you, why has the defender got his hands all over him? He’s got his hands all over him.

“If he doesn’t get that close to Pogba, it doesn’t become a problem. I’ve watched it hundreds of times and I still can’t make out whether he catches Pogba first or if Pogba trips first – either way he’s made contact with him.

“No player is going to turn around and say, right, I’m sorry, it’s not a penalty. And it’s very difficult to see if Douglas Luiz makes contact with him before or afterwards?”

He added: “At the end of the day, the way I look at it as a defender, get yourself into a good position, get your arms off the player, and you avoid that situation.

“Do I think it was a penalty? I don’t think Pogba was trying to cheat. Only the defender knows and Pogba knows whether he tripped over his own foot or the defender caught him.

“All I will say is that from the defender’s point of view, I think he got himself into a bad position and he’s got his arms around him.”

Solskjaer’s side play host to Manchester City at Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup semi-finals on Wednesday night.

Pogba, 27, has provided two goals and three assists in 20 appearances across all competitions, via Transfermarkt.

With the club still looking for his first piece of silverware since he first took charge of his former club, one suspects Pogba may yet have a part to play as their quest for trophies continues.

AND in other news, Ed Woodward must secure Man Utd transfer swoop for Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho…

Manchester United moved to third in the table after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side put Leeds United to the sword at Old Trafford.

Scott McTominay opened the floodgates in the first half with a long-range effort, and the midfielder got his second just a few moments later, with Bruno Fernandes and Victor Lindelof adding the extras, before Marcelo Bielsa’s side pulled one back with a header from Liam Cooper shortly before the break.

But United extended their lead almost immediately after Daniel James got himself on the scoresheet before a customary penalty from Fernandes made it 6-1 after Pascal Struijk fouled Anthony Martial in the box.

However, there was still time for late drama after Stuart Dallas scored from long-range, but the Red Devils weren’t to be denied the spoils.

Fernandes was in scintillating form, McTominay was magnificent, but Martial defied his critics with a man of the match-worthy performance.

As any regular reader of this column will no doubt be aware, we can count ourselves among that number, but it’s hard to deny the fact that the Frenchman looked back to his very best against Leeds.

Per SofaScore, Martial received a high rating of 9.1 out of ten for his efforts – only McTominay was awarded a higher score – he took one shot on target, three shots off target, completed seven of his eight dribble attempts successfully, created three big chances, and contributed to two goals, while he won a penalty, was fouled once and made one clearance as well.

The France international took more touches of the ball than Fernandes (55) and clearly made the possession count, providing 25 out of 31 passes (81%), showing no hesitation in dropping deep into his own half to pick up the ball and bring others into play.

The Manchester Evening News were effusive in their praise for the 25-year-old, giving Martial a grade of 8/10 and claiming he ‘won the penalty in his best performance of the season by a distance’, whilst The Daily Express were equally glowing in their assessment, insisting he was ‘a constant threat upfront with his clever movement, pace and link-up play.’

It’s safe to say the French versatile forward was an influential presence as he provided two assists for the first two goals, despite not scoring himself as he blazed a shot over the bar.

There’s no doubt Solskjaer will have been secretly delighted with his sublime display, having launched a passionate defence of the £82m-rated (€90m) misfiring forward after his miss in the 3-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League ultimately proved costly as they were eventually dumped out of the competition by RB Leipzig.

Forget McTominay, it was Martial who stole the show at Old Trafford.

AND in other news, Lightweight: Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw badly let Solskjaer down vs Leeds…

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A torcida do Palmeiras comprou 12 mil ingressos de forma antecipada para o jogo do próximo sábado, contra o Linense, pela quarta rodada do Paulistão. Esta será a primeira partida do Allianz Parque na temporada, já que a arena passa por uma reforma no seu gramado. O Gol Norte já está esgotado.

Os membros do Avanti tiveram a exclusividade na compra da sexta passada até o fim da tarde do último domingo. Desde as 10h de segunda-feira, o restante do público pôde comprar entradas. Os ingressos restantes para o duelo custam entre R$ 110 e R$ 180, sem contar descontos ou meia-entradas.

O Verdão mandou o seu primeiro jogo da temporada no Pacaembu, justamente por causa das mudanças no campo, que agora será mais resistente e será mais facilmente trocado em setores danificados. O duelo com o Linense está marcado para as 17 horas.

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VALORES DOS INGRESSOS:
Cadeira Gol Norte (Verde) – R$ 80,00 [R$ 40,00 meia-entrada] [ESGOTADO]
Cadeira Superior (Laranja/Verde) – R$ 110,00 [R$ 55,00 meia-entrada]
Cadeira Gol Sul (Branco) – R$ 130,00 [R$ 65,00 meia-entrada]
Cadeira Central Leste (Azul) – R$ 150,00 [R$ 75,00 meia-entrada]
Cadeira Central Oeste (Vermelho) – R$ 180,00 [R$ 90,00 meia-entrada]
Cadeira Superior Visitante (Amarelo) – R$ 110,00 [R$ 55,00 meia-entrada]

POSTOS DE VENDA:
Bilheterias do Allianz Parque (Rua Palestra Italia – Portão A)
Endereço: Rua Palestra Italia, 214
Perdizes – São Paulo/SP
CEP 05005-030
Horário de atendimento: dias 10, 11 e 12 de fevereiro, das 10h às 17h, e dia 13, das 10h até o intervalo da partida
*Disponível para venda de ingressos e trocas de meia-entrada

Bilheterias do Allianz Parque (Av. Francisco Matarazzo – Portão B) – SOMENTE DIA DO JOGO
Endereço: Avenida Francisco Matarazzo, 1705
Água Branca – São Paulo/SP
Horário de atendimento: dia 13 de fevereiro, das 10h até o intervalo da partida
*Disponível para venda de ingressos e trocas de meia-entrada

Bilheterias do Allianz Parque (Rua Padre Antônio Tomás – Portão C) – SOMENTE DIA DO JOGO
Endereço: Rua Padre Antônio Tomás
Água Branca – São Paulo/SP
Horário de atendimento: dia 13 de fevereiro, das 10h até o intervalo da partida
*Disponível para venda de ingressos e trocas de meia-entrada

Academia Store – Tatuapé
Endereço: Rua Itapura, 1566
Tatuapé – São Paulo/SP
Horário de atendimento: dias 11 e 12 de fevereiro, das 11h às 18h, e dia 13, das 10h às 15h
*Pagamento somente em cartão de débito

OUTLET Academia Store – Parque Shopping Barueri
Endereço: Rua General de Divisão Pedro Rodrigues da Silva, 400
Nova Aldeinha – Barueri/SP
CEP 069440-180
Horário de atendimento: dias 10, 11 e 12 de fevereiro, das 12h às 20h, e dia 13, das 12h às 14h
*Pagamento somente em dinheiro e cartão de débito

Academia Store Raposo – Shopping Raposo
Endereço: Rodovia Raposo Tavares, Km 14,5
São Paulo/SP
Horário de atendimento: dias 10, 11 e 12 de fevereiro, das 11h às 21h, e dia 13, das 11h às 14h
*Pagamento somente em dinheiro e cartão de débito

Academia Store – Shopping Mooca
Endereço: Rua Capitão Pacheco e Chaves, 313 – Piso L
Bairro Mooca – São Paulo/SP
CEP: 3126000
Horário de atendimento: dia 10 de fevereiro, das 15h às 18h, dias 11 e 12, das 12h às 20h, e dia 13, das 12h às 15h
*Pagamento somente em cartão de débito

Academia Store – Shopping União Osasco
Endereço: Av: Dos Autonomistas, 1400 – Arco 138
Bairro Vila Yara – Osasco/SP
Horário de atendimento: dias 10, 11 e 12 de fevereiro, das 12h às 20h, e dia 13, das 10h às 14h
*Pagamento somente em dinheiro e cartão de débito

IMPORTANTE: Os ingressos destinados aos PNE são somente para os setores Cadeira Gol Sul, Cadeira Central Leste e Cadeira Central Oeste (todos inferiores), sendo que o PNE terá um desconto maior na compra de ingressos para o setor Gol Sul, equivalente ao valor de meia-entrada do setor Gol Norte.

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Glasgow Rangers manager Steven Gerrard refused to discuss Steven Davis’ contract following the thrilling 3-3 draw with Benfica in the Europa League on Thursday night.

What’s the word?

The Ibrox boss praised the in-form midfielder for his recent “unbelievable” form but remained coy on the subject when asked about his future at Ibrox.

Davis has been in fine form for club and country since returning from lockdown and will be expected to start when Northern Ireland face Slovakia in Thursday’s Euro 2020 play-off final at Windsor Park.

Speaking after the game, Gerrard said: “Steven’s in good form. I think he has been since we returned from lockdown. You always wonder when players are that age and they have such a long break off with a lockdown, what are they going to be like when they return?

“But his professionalism and his attitude and his application – he came back in unbelievable shape and he’s built on that. I think that’s showing in his performances. He’s really really consistent at the moment and arguably in the best form since we’ve been working together.”

Davis has been an integral part of Gerrard’s side this season, but his performances on the pitch aren’t the only reasons why the Gers need to keep him.

The 35-year-old recently dismissed any talks of a possible retirement so it’s clear that he has no intentions of hanging up his boots anytime soon.

Get it done, Gers!

There is a real possibility that Davis will leave the club when his contract runs out next summer but Rangers chief Ross Wilson can’t afford to let that happen, especially amid recent talk about teammate Alfredo Morelos’ future.

The Light Blues brought in Bongani Zungu from Amiens on an initial loan deal before the close of play on transfer deadline day but the South Africa international is yet to make his first-team debut for the Ibrox outfit, so questions still remain over whether or not the Gers will trigger the option to buy clause in his contract.

Glen Kamara isn’t exactly short of admirers amid reports that the talented midfielder could be on his way out, which would leave Gerrard with fewer options in the midfield as an injury crisis could cause several problems.

Indeed, it’s fair to say that Rangers must throw everything at Davis, who currently earns wages worth £18,000-per-week, as they must try and convince the colossus to stay at the club in the summer, as his performances in recent weeks have shown that he still has plenty to offer.

Not only is the Northern Irishman an important player on the pitch, he is also an influential “leader” in the dressing room, who could bring the best out of some of the younger members of the squad like Ianis Hagi and Ryan Kent.

AND in other news, Glasgow Rangers should give Connor Goldson a rest after Benfica showing…

Perhaps the time is really up for Dele Alli at Tottenham Hotspur…

What’s been said?

The 24-year-old continues to be snubbed by Jose Mourinho – for the ninth time in the Premier League this season, the two-time former PFA Young Player of the Year was completely omitted from their matchday squad as Spurs defeated arch-rivals Arsenal on Sunday.

Indeed, Alli has only played 66 minutes in the English top-flight this term, and just 333 minutes in all competitions. Even despite his two goals and one assist in the Europa League, it’s becoming increasingly obvious that he isn’t in their plans anymore.

Former England midfielder Carlton Palmer alluded to this during an exclusive interview with Football FanCast last week, he said:

“If [Mourinho] can’t get him to do what he wants him to do, he’ll let him go. He will let him go. He’s not afraid to do that.”

Time to go?

It’s strange to believe that even Tanguy Ndombele, who was frequently in and out of the side last season under the Portuguese, is actually ahead of Alli in the pecking order.

The £46.8m-rated dynamo, who earns around £150k-per-week in N17, has seen a meteoric drop in his career as he also finds himself out of Gareth Southgate’s England squad ahead of the summer’s European Championships.

Once lauded as a “freak of a talent” who could one day eclipse the likes of Steven Gerrard and Paul Scholes, it is really no surprise to see that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy wants to keep hold of him at all costs.

But if the tough negotiator wants to make any money on him in the near future, then the January transfer window may be the only good opportunity to cash in on him, so he ought to consider a U-turn this month.

As each game passes by, it’s just becoming clearer and clearer that there is no future for Alli under Mourinho; it would certainly be a waste to continue to let him burn a hole in Levy’s own pocket.

The funds generated could well help bolster their backline having missed out on Milan Skriniar during the summer.

AND in other news, Spurs swoop for “extraordinary” £45m beast like Dembele could complete Mourinho’s midfield…

Burnley are reportedly closing in on an eight-figure deal to sign Wales international Harry Wilson from Liverpool.

Sky Sports reported that the two clubs are in talks over a potential £15m move for the 23-year-old, who the Premier League champions are willing to offload on a permanent deal.

Wilson has won 17 caps for Wales and impressed for Liverpool in pre-season last year, scoring a wonder goal in a friendly against Lyon, but only made one senior competitive appearance for the Reds back in January 2017.

The winger has had fruitful loan spells at Derby and Bournemouth in the last couple of seasons, netting 18 goals for the Rams as they narrowly missed out on promotion in 2019 and scoring seven Premier League goals in the Cherries’ unsuccessful fight against relegation last term.

Wilson is renowned for his dead ball prowess, scoring sumptuous free kicks against Manchester United in a Carabao Cup tie and Ireland in a UEFA Nations League clash two years ago. After the latter goal, Wales manager Ryan Giggs compared the 23-year-old’s set piece abilities to those of Old Trafford legend David Beckham (as per Sky Sports).

The Liverpool man often plays on the right wing, a position where Burnley are badly lacking – Johann Berg Gudmundsson, the only natural fit for that role in Sean Dyche’s squad, is set to be sidelined for a while after twisting his knee in last week’s Carabao Cup clash against Sheffield United.

Burnley’s transfer spending so far in this window has been minimal, so they should certainly be able to afford £15m to sign Wilson, who has shown that he can score goals in the Premier League and would be a timely purchase to fill the void left by Gudmundsson’s injury.

Dyche has previously bemoaned the lack of depth in his squad and this is the perfect opportunity to alleviate that issue by not only bringing in a fresh face but also one who could prove to be a reliable scoring presence over the coming season – especially from set pieces.

Burnley fans, how good a signing would Wilson be for £15m? Give us your thoughts in the comments section below!

Just recently, Aston Villa were linked with a surprise move for Atletico Madrid’s star, Kieran Trippier. The Telegraph claimed Dean Smith wants to bring in the full-back either on loan or even on a permanent deal if possible.

Of course, we still don’t know whether Diego Simeone would actually be open to letting his star leave but there is no escaping the fact that the Villains are showing ambition with this approach.

And according to their former star, Darren Bent, they should go all-in and secure this signing. If his words are anything to go by, Trippier would be an instant improvement and a brilliant signing.

Here’s what he said exclusively for Football Insider: “I’m all for that. That would be a brilliant signing for Villa, they need a bit of that. They need a bit of experience in there and I think he is top drawer.

“He’s an England international, he’s played in the Champions League final so he’s played at the highest level. For me, that would be brilliant, I think he’s better than what they’ve got at Aston Villa.”

Trippier himself played 33 games for the Madrid team across all competitions in 2019/20 but has also struggled with niggling injuries at the very beginning of the campaign.

Still, he did help Atletico secure a third-place finish in La Liga and also played a part in shocking Liverpool at Anfield in the Champions League.

Verdict

We shouldn’t forget that Trippier already has Premier League experience, having played 114 times in all competitions for Tottenham Hotspur before eventually moving to Spain.

His quality should also not be underestimated as the 29-year-old still has a lot to offer at the very highest level. After all, not every full-back can secure a position in Simeone’s well-oiled machine over in La Liga.

Getting him would undoubtedly be quite a scoop.