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Yahoo
16 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Everton set to hand Richard Hughes £30m transfer BOOST
Everton want Ben Doak But Hughes and Slot could opt to cash in on some fringe and youth team players too. Liverpool had success last summer - selling Bobby Clark, Sepp van den Berg and Fabio Carvalho for a total of around £60m. Advertisement And this year there are a number of outstanding candidates who could earn the club decent money in the market. The first one to consider is Ben Doak - the 19-year-old Scottish winger who enjoyed a productive loan spell at Middlesbrough last season. The former Celtic youth returned to the club early due to an injury and his current status is unknown ahead of the window opening. However, a tempting bid could convince Liverpool to sell - meaning extra funds for incomings. And now it's been claimed by Paul Joyce in the Times that Everton are planning a bid for Doak when the window opens. © IMAGO - Arne Slot Liverpool Everton will have SIZEABLE transfer budget 'Everton have also discussed a move for Doak, although Liverpool are believed to be seeking about £25million to £30million for the 19-year-old Scotland attacker, who was the subject of a failed bid from Crystal Palace in January,' the report reads. Advertisement 'Regular opportunities at Liverpool would appear limited, but while Everton's owner, The Friedkin Group, will make a sizeable budget available, Moyes will have to carefully allocate resources to bolster his squad.' Doak only cost £600,000 when joining from Celtic back in 2022 and so £25m to £30m would represent a momentous profit on the Scotland international.
The National
2 days ago
- Business
- The National
Ask Mina: What's Everton's transfer strategy and should Spurs sack Postecoglou?
Q: How are Everton looking in the transfer market under new ownership? @ asks on Instagram A: I have been critical of the Friedkin Group when it comes to some of their decision making at Roma, the Italian club also under the American group's ownership. It was evident they didn't understand the culture of Italian football, and I wondered how they would fare in England. But so far, so good; a new stadium, some good results in the second half of the season and Liam Delap potentially on the way. There's room for optimism at Everton. When it comes to transfers, a new striker, a right winger and a starting right-back are the priority, but in the words of David Moyes, there's a lot of work to be done. 'We've got an awful lot of players out of contract, we've got the most players on loan of any club in the Premier League,' he said. Signing Delap from Ipswich would be a coup, especially with Manchester United showing interest. Even with their problems, it may be hard for him to reject United, but Everton can provide the 22-year-old striker with an intriguing project and the chance to be the team's leader. The club have also been linked to Liverpool winger Ben Doak who impressed on loan at Middlesbrough in the Championship. However, he suffered a season-ending hamstring injury at the end of January and it will cost Everton upwards of £30 million to prise him away from Liverpool. Lille midfielder Ngal'ayel Mukau is another target. Q: Erik Ten Hag has been appointed at Bayer Leverkusen, do you think it will work? Zeeh107 asks on X A: Losing Xabi Alonso, who has replaced Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid, was a blow for Leverkusen. However, this is an incredibly well run club, and boast a sporting director in Simon Wolfes that many credit with building the team that Alonso led to victory. Wolfes understands the football landscape and what is required to win. He brought in players with great potential as well as experience that offered balance. Erik ten Hag, the club feels, is the right manager to continue the project. The Dutchman might have failed at Manchester United, but let's not forget that he won the League Cup and the FA Cup during his time there, which is more than they seem capable of doing right now. Ten Hag has previous experience of German football having been head coach of Bayern Munich reserves under Pep Guardiola in 2013. His Ajax team overachieved, guiding young players like Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt to the Uefa Champions League semi-finals in 2019. With good support and quality investments, Ten Hag can build on what Alonso achieved. Q: Should Tottenham sack Ange Postecoglou. He did win a trophy but surely finishing in 17th should have consequences? @Natashareith on Instagram A: It's been such a poor domestic season for Spurs but the Australian coach did lead them to the Europa League title – their first trophy in 17 years. I listened to a caller on the radio who argued that Spurs didn't exactly beat tough opposition in the Europa League, so how impressive was this achievement? Barring Eintracht Frankfurt, Spurs were vastly superior to many of their opponents. However, it's also worth noting that winning trophies changes mentalities. Giorgio Chiellini famously said that Spurs' history has been defined by losing; Guglielmo Vicario made a point of saying that's all changed now. 'It's the history of Tottenham. We've changed history,' Spurs' goalkeeper posted on social media. I think winning a trophy should result in the coach being given more time and support by way of investing in better and more experienced talent. Postecoglou seems to enjoy the support of the dressing room, too. I don't want to disregard the 22 Premier League losses; it's shocking. However, I doubt many of his potential replacements mentioned to replace him would fare much better. Q: Will Simone Inzaghi stay at Inter? Italian reports talk of a potential move to Saudi Arabia @untitledbyMaysa on Instagram A: According to those reports, the club in question is Al Hilal, who are on the lookout for a new manager, adding that they hope to lure the Italian with a €30m a season salary. On Tuesday, Inzaghi admitted that he had received offers, from Saudi Arabia and elsewhere, but batted away suggestions he would leave Inter. 'It happens every year,' he said. 'There are requests from Italy, abroad, Saudi Arabia, but it would be crazy to think about that.' He is annoyed with the timing of the reports as he prepares for the most important match of his life: Saturday's Uefa Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. Inzaghi said he will sit down with Inter at the end of the season and discuss their future together, but I doubt that he will leave. He is happy at Inter and feels he's well supported and respected, and is eager to keep building. At Lazio, his previous club, he spent 22 years as player, coach of the youth team and then first-team manager. When he's happy, Inzaghi tends to stay. Q: It's clearly not working out at Manchester United, is there a possibility of Sheikh Jassim coming back in with a bid? @AlYazid on Instagram A: The Qatari consortium headed by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani reportedly has no plans to revive its bid to purchase Manchester United, despite the club's share price having dropped significantly. The fans were hopeful when Ineos billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe came on board and purchased a minority stake, largely because he would take on operational control of football matters. However, the club's fortunes have worsened rather than eased. The club's finances are dwindling while cost-cutting measures have left an unpleasant aftertaste. Following United's defeat in the Europa League final last Wednesday, the club's share price plummeted more than 17% compared to the same time last year. As of Wednesday, the club's share price is now $13.46 per share. Would United be better off if Sheikh Jassim's bid, which was withdrawn, been accepted ahead of Ratcliffe's? It's impossible to know, but it could hardly have been much worse.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Rangers' former kit partners ‘sign deal with historic club' weeks after Ibrox side drop brand from new jerseys
GETTING SHIRTY Rangers' former kit partners 'sign deal with historic club' weeks after Ibrox side drop brand from new jerseys RANGERS won't have Castore on their shirts from next season. But the upstart brand is reportedly going to feature on another historic club's jerseys for 2025/26. 2 Castore first linked up with Rangers in 2021 Credit: SNS 2 Next season's Rangers home top The Ibrox side are returning to Umbro as kit supplier after five controversial years with Castore. But it's not quite as simple as that because Castore have acquired Umbro's sub-licence, therefore meaning they are in charge of the distribution of Umbro kits in Europe. Indeed, Gers quietly extended their deal with Castore in February 2023 for a further seven years. What is for certain however is that Rangers will not be sporting the Castore logo and instead next season's strips - and potentially more going forward - will bear the Umbro trademarks. But the Castore brand will be appearing on the tops of Middlesbrough, reports suggest. According to FootyHeadlines and Boro Buzz, the Championship side will begin a partnership with Castore from the start of next season. Boro, the 11th oldest club in the EFL, formally announced they would be parting ways with Errea as a kit manufacturer back in March. The Teesside outfit were one of the founding members of the Premier League and will hope to return their next season after missing out on the play-offs this season. Boro lost their way in the play-off race around about the same time they lost Scotland wonderkid Ben Doak to injury. Doak, 19, will return to parent club Liverpool now that his loan deal at the Riverside has epxired. Rangers icon Paul Gascoigne makes surprise Match of the Day appearance as footie greats pay tribute to Gary Lineker Boro fans would no doubt love to see him back in North Yorkshire but Everton could make a shock bid to sign him from their Merseyside rivals in the summer. The former Celtic starlet has also attracted interest from newly-crowned FA Cup champions Crystal Palace. The newly-unveiled Rangers home kit for 2025/26 divided opinion initially while a leaked and as-yet-to-be-confirmed away top was met with a much poorer response from punters. Elsewhere, Celtic star Daizen Maeda is reportedly attracting interest from Turkish club Fenerbahce, a move that would see him link up with Jose Mourinho. Castore: The lowdown Brand Origin: Castore is a British sportswear brand founded in 2015 by brothers Thomas and Philip Beahon. Headquarters: The company is headquartered in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Product Range: Castore specialises in high-performance sportswear, including clothing and accessories for a variety of sports such as running, tennis, and football. Technology: The brand is known for its use of advanced fabric technologies designed to enhance athletic performance, including moisture-wicking and breathable materials. Football Clubs: Castore has secured kit deals with several high-profile football clubs, including Newcastle United, Rangers FC, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Sevilla FC. Tennis Partnerships: Castore partners with prominent tennis players such as Andy Murray, who has also invested in the brand. Their collaboration includes a specially designed AM collection. Cricket: The brand has ventured into cricket by providing kits for the West Indies cricket team, showcasing their expansion into different sports. Rugby: Castore has also entered the rugby market, supplying kits for the Sydney Roosters, a professional rugby league team in Australia. Motorsport: In motorsport, Castore partners with the McLaren Formula 1 team, providing teamwear and fan merchandise. Retail Presence: Castore products are available through their own retail stores, online platform, and selected third-party retailers. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
BBC News
5 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Scotland assistant Carver extends stay with Lechia
John Carver has signed a new three-year contract with Lechia Gdansk and is set to continue to combine his job with being Scotland assistant after steering the Polish top-flight club clear of relegation after arriving in December. (The Herald On Sunday), externalEverton are considering Ben Doak in a potential move driven by manager David Moyes and Liverpool are prepared to sell the 19-year-old Scotland winger but value him at £30m. (Ben Jacobs on X), externalShould Everton succeed in their bid to sign Liverpool winger Ben Doak, for whom bids from Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town were rejected in January, he would be the first player to directly transfer between the two clubs in 23 years. (TalkSport), externalRead Sunday's Scottish Gossip in full.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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Michael Carrick makes his feelings clear on Ben Doak loan as Liverpool sets transfer price tag
Liverpool has been reminded of Ben Doak's quality by a glowing assessment from Michael Carrick. Even though the teenager's loan spell at Middlesbrough has been brought to an end through injury, his manager has hailed how "everyone benefited" from the switch. Doak had already confirmed that he would not play again this season following surgery on a thigh injury. That's despite Boro retaining an outside chance of reaching the Championship playoffs, on what promises to be an exciting final day of the regular season. Instead, he will return to Liverpool, where he will set his sights on impressing Arne Slot. But the right winger still has the rather large challenge of ousting Mohamed Salah, with Federico Chiesa now in the mix as well. READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Angelo Stiller offer, Alexander-Arnold message, $100m Mac Allister bid READ MORE: Arne Slot's cryptic message to Federico Chiesa as Liverpool boss throws cautious lifeline After a testing debut season, Chiesa's own future at Anfield is now up for debate. Even so, Liverpool could potentially sanction a permanent departure for Doak as well. According to The Athletic, Liverpool is "braced" for interest in Doak. And while it is not actively looking to sell, it would consider a transfer for a sum in excess of $40 million (£30 million). In fairness, that kind of figure reflects the truth in Carrick's words. Prior to his injury, Doak was able to prove that his talents were comfortably ready for Championship level, raising the genuine possibility that Liverpool might be able to cash in for something like 50 times what it paid to Celtic in compensation back in 2022. "It was a loan move that proved successful in both ways,' said Carrick, reflecting on Doak's three goals and seven assists in his time at Middlesbrough. "Obviously, it's unfortunate in the way it got cut short, particularly at the time it did and for how long. "Ben had a big impact for us, and I think he's benefited from being with us personally as well, which also helps Liverpool. I think everything felt the benefit of that move." Even if it is only in the form of increased resale value, Liverpool will certainly feel it has reaped the rewards of picking a smart loan destination. That being said, Slot will no doubt want to assess Doak for himself before signing off on a sale, witnessing the effect that regular senior football has had on the 19-year-old. After all, even with his new contract, Salah will not remain at Liverpool forever. Likewise, Chiesa does not look like the long-term future on the right-wing. If Doak is already easily good enough for a promotion-chasing Championship team, it's surely not beyond the realms of possibility that he could ultimately make the grade at Anfield. As Carrick said, the loan has ensured that Liverpool is getting back a better player than the one it sent out. With that in mind, perhaps the wisest move would be another loan for Doak next season. Should he be made available, Carrick's Middlesbrough will no doubt be keen, although there would be plenty of competition. Another season of development at the top end of the Championship, or maybe the lower reaches of the Premier League, could set Doak up to come back and really challenge under Slot the following summer. It wouldn't hurt that Salah would be another year older either. But whatever path Liverpool chooses to take, Doak is a wonderful asset to have on the books. Carrick's assessment speaks volumes, and one way or another, Slot is set to benefit from the talents of the young Scot.
