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Na briga por uma vaga na Copa Libertadores, oBotafogoviu seus bastidores ficarem conturbados pelos ecos recentes da saída de Jorge Braga do cargo de CEO do clube. O desgaste chegou à esfera judicial mas vem rendendo trocas de farpas nos últimos dias. Veja o que aconteceu de ambos os lados.

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BOTAFOGO: CRÍTICAS NA REDE SOCIAL E NOTIFICAÇÃO A EXECUTIVO

O Alvinegro optou por se manifestar ainda na última segunda-feira (24), um dia antes da publicação da entrevista de Braga ao “GE”. Em seu perfil na rede social, o clube acusou o executivo de”promover inverdades, se vitimizar e usar a opinião pública para interferir no seu processo contra o Botafogo”.

O Glorioso ratificou sua confiança em uma vitória judicial, reforçando que “Braga está desesperado pois sabe que não vai ter êxito em juízo”.

No dia seguinte, o Botafogo notificou o executivo por outro motivo: de acordo com o blog “Panorama Esportivo”, de “O Globo”, Jorge Braga ainda não teria retirado do seu perfil no Linkedin a informação de que ocupa o cargo de CEO alvinegro.Braga rebateu e disse que a rede social trouxe apenas a sua duração do vínculo com o clube.

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O QUE DIZ JORGE BRAGA

Em entrevista ao podcast “Dinheiro Em Jogo”, capitaneado por Rodrigo Capelo no “GE”, o executivo queixou-se de amadorismo dos gestores alvinegros e não mediu palavras sobre a razão de sua ação.

– Eu tomei um calote de proporções bíblicas. Daqueles de envergonhar antigas práticas amadoras. O que aconteceu? Antes de a gente celebrar todos os documentos, eu tinha direito no meu contrato a uma bonificação, pela reestruturação, por tirar um clube que valia menos centenas de milhões para uma venda de mais de bilhão – e ressaltou na entrevista divulgada nesta terça-feira (25):

– É um percentual pequeno, menos do que média de mercado, mas que chama atenção porque o crescimento de valor foi muito grande. Ninguém esperava que a venda do Botafogo fosse desse patamar. Como é possível uma transação desse tamanho? Foi porque o Botafogo estava saneado, estruturado, estava na Série A, crescendo receita – completou.

O ex-CEO ainda destacou que recebeu uma proposta financeira de Textor.

– Então, no final do trâmite, antes de a SAF ser transacionada, o John me fez a seguinte proposta. “Jorge, eu entendo o contrato, as suas cláusulas, mas eu preciso de um desconto de 70% do valor que você tem a receber, e eu vou te pagar em três anos, sem juros e sem correção monetária, pela transação, pela recuperação, pela conclusão do negócio, e você segue comigo como CEO. A gente mantém seu contrato nas mesmas condições com o Botafogo. Você aceita?”. Imediatamente, eu aceitei. Então, veja. 70% de desconto, em três anos, sem juros. Eu disse para ele: se é isso que você precisa, e você vai honrar, então eu aceito essa sua proposta – disse.

Braga detalhou que o trato não foi cumprido.

– A partir daí, o que foi prometido nunca aconteceu. Isso foi em 10 de março. Meu contrato foi migrado, as minhas condições, o meu bônus, as minhas cláusulas, eu sou lá o contrato número um de prestação de serviço – afirmou.

Em meio aos atritos externos, o Botafogo vai a campo nesta quarta-feira (26) contra o RB Bragantino no Nilton Santos, pela trigésima-quarta rodada do Brasileirão.

Litton Das has joined the Bangladesh side in Lahore ahead of the Asia Cup Super Fours. Litton, who was initially ruled out of the tournament due to illness, linked up with his team-mates on Monday evening after receiving medical clearance.Bangladesh chief selector Minhajul Abedin said Litton was added to the squad due to a number of injury concerns in the team. Najmul Hossain Shanto clutched his hamstring a few times during his century against Afghanistan. Mehidy Hasan Miraz suffered finger cramps during his century as well and retired hurt. Earlier, Mustafizur Rahman picked up a niggle in the Sri Lanka game in Pallekele on August 31 and could not play against Afghanistan.”The Asia Cup squad has a few injury concerns and the team management felt the need for an additional player going into the Super Four,” Abedin said. “We have received the BCB medical team’s clearance regarding Litton’s health and have decided to send him to Pakistan.”Bangladesh secured a spot in the Super Four following the 89-run win over Afghanistan in their last group match in Lahore on Sunday.

Victoria Beckham has shared a loving tribute to her husband David, after the news broke that the former England captain receives knighthood.

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  The artist formerly known as Posh Spice, now officially Lady Victoria Beckham, took to Instagram to congratulate her hubby for his honour. The 51-year-old said Golden Balls had "always been her knight in shining armour" and that she "couldn't be prouder" of the former England captain.

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• WHAT VICTORIA SAID

  She posted: "You’ve always been my knight in shining armour, but now it’s official. Sir @davidbeckham!!! What an honour, I couldn’t be prouder of you. Your dedication to the things that matter most — your country, your work, your passion, and most of all, your family — has never wavered. The way you’ve touched so many lives over the years with kindness and humility speaks volumes about the man you are and continues to inspire us everyday. But above all else, I’m so, so proud to call you mine. I love you so much xxxx."

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  Beckham has been knighted for his services to sport and charity. The news of his gong had been leaked last week, which potentially jeopardised the announcement, as Buckingham Palace are fiercely protective of the Honours List before its official release.

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  Beckham joins an exclusive group of British citizens, and Pele, that have been knighted for their services to the game. The list contains legends of the game with which Beckham is already linked: his former manager Sir Alex Ferguson, and Sir Bobby Charlton. Beckham's middle name, Robert, is a tribute to the World Cup winner, his father's favourite player.

Ben Sanderson, Jack White put on 70 for ninth wicket but Daniel Bell-Drummond had Kent in command

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Kent’s spinners finally overcame a late flourish from the Northamptonshire tail to wrap up an innings victory at Wantage Road and climb to eighth place in the LV= Insurance County Championship Division One table.Joe Denly claimed four wickets and Hamidullah Qadri three as the home side were bowled out for 369 despite an entertaining ninth-wicket stand of 70 between Ben Sanderson and Jack White.The Northamptonshire pair both registered career-best performances in first-class cricket, with Sanderson hitting 46 before White, batting at No. 10, hammered a maiden half-century from 68 balls.He was last man out for 59 to seal Kent’s first Championship victory since the opening round of the campaign, when they defeated the same opponents by seven wickets at Canterbury.As they had done for most of the previous afternoon, Kent initially kept faith with an all-spin attack – which paid off after just 10 balls when Denly had Saif Zaib snapped up at short leg without adding to his overnight 43.Tom Taylor displayed attacking intent, clubbing both Denly and Jack Leaning to the leg-side boundary and Lewis McManus attempted to follow suit as he latched onto a long hop from Qadri, only to pick out the square leg fielder.Taylor found an unexpected ally in Sanderson, who batted with freedom and rattled up a string of boundaries in their lively partnership of 38, prompting Kent to take the new ball and entrust it to their seamers.It made little difference to Sanderson, who thrashed Arshdeep Singh twice to the cover fence, but Wes Agar duly provided the breakthrough – albeit in unusual fashion, deflecting Sanderson’s drive onto the stumps to run out Taylor at the non-striker’s end.However, the eighth-wicket partnership was surpassed by the ninth, with White slamming Denly back over his head for four and unveiling a rarely seen range of shots, including the reverse sweep, to lift Northamptonshire beyond 300.Sanderson stroked Denly for a couple on the leg-side to bring up the 50 partnership – and the highest score of his 15-year county career – but he missed the opportunity of a maiden half-century, taking a swing at Qadri and edging behind.White, however, made no such mistake, dispatching the leg-spinner cleanly over the top for a boundary to bring up his personal landmark before Denly finally had him caught behind to seal Kent’s success.

أشاد نبيل معلول، المدير الفني السابق للترجي التونسي، بلاعب الأهلي الحالي وبمستواه في بطولة كأس العالم للأندية 2025.

وودّع الأهلي بطولة كأس العالم للأندية 2025، بعدما احتل المركز الرابع في المجموعة الأولى، إثر تعادله بنتيجة (4-4) أمام بورتو البرتغالي في الجولة الأخيرة.

وقال نبيل معلول، عبر قناة “التاسعة سبورت” التونسية: “محمد علي بن رمضان أظهر أنه من كبار اللاعبين التونسيين في لقائه الأول مع الأهلي، منذ ظهوره الأول، سألني الكثيرون من مصر عنه، وأخبرتهم أنه ما زال قادرًا على تقديم المزيد، وسينسجم مع مروان عطية في خط الوسط، وسيتفاهم مع زيزو وتريزيجيه وبقية اللاعبين”.

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وتابع: “ما أعجبني في الأهلي أنه يمتلك العديد من الحلول، مثل أشرف بن شرقي وزيزو، والمهاجم الفلسطيني القوي جدًّا وسام أبو علي، وبن رمضان أضاف البصمة التي كانت تنقص الأهلي، فهو لاعب قادر على قطع الكرات، والتمرير، والتسجيل بنفس الكفاءة، وهذه صفات نادرة في إفريقيا”.

وأضاف: “بن رمضان يمتلك شخصية قوية، ولياقة بدنية عالية، وكل ذلك يؤهله لأن يكون له مكان في فريق يعجّ بالنجوم مثل الأهلي”.

وتطرّق معلول إلى أداء الأهلي: “المدرب الحالي للأهلي (ريبيرو) لم يحصل على فرصته الكاملة لتجهيز اللاعبين، وقد قلت سابقًا إنه كان ينبغي استمرار عماد النحاس، لكن ريبيرو الذي رأيته أثناء تدريبه لأورلاندو، يتمتع بتنظيم كبير، إلا أن الفريق لم يجد بعد توازنه الدفاعي”.

واختتم: “ريبيرو أعاد النزعة الهجومية التي كان يتميز بها الأهلي في عهد أبو تريكة، ومحمد بركات وحسام غالي، لقد أعاد لنا صورة الأهلي في فترة مانويل جوزيه، الأهلي نادٍ منظم إداريًا، والآن المدرب يستطيع تنظيم خطوطه بشكل أفضل، ويعرف إمكانات وأدوار كل لاعب، وأنا متأكد من أن الأهلي تحت قيادة المدرب الحالي وفكره، سيسيطر على البطولات”.

Tottenham Hotspur have drawn up a list of alternative managerial options to Ange Postecoglou, with the Australian under mounting pressure at N17 amid a very disappointing second Premier League campaign in charge.

Tottenham crash out of domestic cups as critics call for Postecoglou sacking

In the space of a few days, Spurs crashed out of both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup respectively, after being hammered by Liverpool at Anfield and falling short away to Aston Villa.

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Postecoglou’s extensive absentee list has been a point of serious debate, with a plethora of key first-team players consistently unavailable since mid-November, in what is considered one of the worst injury crises we’ve witnessed in recent campaigns.

Man United (home)

February 16th

Ipswich Town (away)

February 22nd

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February 26th

Bournemouth (home)

March 9th

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March 16th

Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero – the backbone of Spurs’ team – have been out for long periods alongside a host of other pivotal players. This has undoubtedly crippled the Lilywhites, but critics make a stern case that results simply need to be better regardless.

Postecoglou now faces a mammoth test at home to Man United, and another crucial 90 minutes when it comes to determining his long-term suitability for the Spurs dugout.

“The pressure will only get more intense, and I think that’s when he’ll be sacked, if players come back from injuries and there isn’t an immediate turnaround in form. That’s what they’re expecting and hoping for – players to come back and results to improve,” said former Tottenham scout Mick Brown this week (Football Insider).

“If it doesn’t happen, the blame will be placed on the manager. They’ve put so much emphasis on these injured players, so they’re willing to stick with him until he gets them back into the team.

“But if they come back and things don’t go well, it doesn’t bode well for Postecoglou’s position.”

Thomas Frank ready to leave Brentford as Tottenham target him

According to TEAMtalk, Postecoglou’s potential sacking is edging “closer” after their torrid cup results, and Brentford manager Thomas Frank is one of the options they’re considering as his potential replacement – should they decide to pull the plug.

Previous reports indicate that Frank is one of Spurs’ top managerial targets if Postecoglou leaves, and this is echoed again by TEAMtalk, who also share the Dane’s stance on leaving his current club this year.

The outlet reports that Frank is ready to leave Brentford for his next challenge at the end of the season, so if chairman Daniel Levy opts not to continue with Spurs’ current head coach, they could have an opportunity to tempt the former with a move to north London.

The 51-year-old, who’s done an impressive job at Brentford on a shoe-string budget, is highly regarded by those within Spurs – and he’s apparently an option they looked at to replace Antonio Conte before they decided to hire Postecoglou.

Called a “class act” by members of the media, Frank is certainly a solid candidate for the potential vacant role.

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Na classificação para as quartas de final da Libertadores nos pênaltis contra o Boca Juniors, Cássio viveu mais uma noite histórica pelo Corinthians. Além de ter defendido duas cobranças na disputa por pênaltis, o camisa 12superou o lateral Zé Maria, ídolo corintiano nas décadas de 70 e 80, e se tornou o 4º atleta com mais partidas pelo clube alvinegro, com 599 jogos.

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+ GALERIA – Onde estão os jogadores do Timão que conquistaram a Libertadores há 10 anos

Após a partida, o goleiro afirmou que essa foi a sua melhor partida na Bombonera. Ele elogiou a torcida xeneize e valorizou a eficiência da equipe nos pênaltis.

– Joguei algumas vezes aqui, mas penso que esse foi o melhor resultado, uma classificação, eliminar o Boca é muito difícil. Torcida do Boca não tem o que falar, é uma torcida que canta e puxa o jogo todo. Feliz pela classificação e pelo torcedor. Jogamos da maneira que dava, sofremos, e nos pênaltis fomos mais eficientes e saímos com a classificação – disse.

Pelo elevado número de desfalques por lesão, o clube alvinegro teve que jogar de forma mais defensiva. O capitão corintiano valorizou a entrega dos companheiros em campo.

– Tem que ler o jogo e fazer o que dá para fazer. Estávamos com muitos lesionados, que tentaram até o último momento estar aqui, mas não estavam aptos. Lutamos com o que tínhamos, todo mundo se dedicou ao máximo e a recompensa veio – comentou.

Agora, o Timão espera o vencedor do confronto entre Tolima-COL e Flamengo. Cássio não quis apontar o clube alvinegro como um dos favoritos ao título, e disse que a equipe está focada no próximo adversário.

– Nós passamos de fase, muito feliz, mas temos que nos preocupar com o próximo adversário. Continuar trabalhando, se dedicando, temos mais duas competições. Espero que todos os jogadores se recuperem, grupo cheio. Pode ser que a gente enfrente equipes com mais qualidade, mas vontade e dedicação aqui tem bastante – concluiu o goleiro.

Além de mais uma atuação histórica, Cássio tende a se tornar o segundo jogador com mais partidas disputadas pelo Timão ainda em 2022, sendo o primeiro entre os goleiros, ultrapassando Ronaldo Giovanelli. Faltam apenas quatro jogos para que o camisa 12 do Timão consiga o feito.

Top-5 de mais jogos pelo Corinthians na história
1º – Wladimir: 806 jogos
2º – Luizinho: 606 jogos
3º – Ronaldo Giovanelli: 602 jogos
4º – Cássio: 599 jogos
5º – Zé Maria: 598 jogos

+ TABELA – Simule o mata-mata da Libertadores

O dia 2 de fevereiro de 2022 marcou dez anos da apresentação do goleiro no alvinegro paulista. Desde então, ele se tornou um dos maiores ídolos da história do Corinthians, sendo protagonista nas conquistas da Libertadores e Mundial de Clubes em 2012. Com nove títulos, ele só está atrás de Marcelinho Carioca (10) como recordista de títulos no Timão.

No início da temporada, Cássio teve o seu vínculo com o clube o alvinegro estendido até o fim de 2024. Ele chegou no Parque São Jorge em 2012.

A delegação corintiana volta para São Paulo na madrugada de terça para quarta. Na manhã do dia 6 de julho, o elenco do Corinthians se reapresenta no CT Joaquim para um trabalho regenerativo.

Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has urged the club to sign Ollie Watkins instead of splashing out on Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.

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Fowler admitted that the newly-crowned English champions will need to raid the transfer market this summer for a new number nine as they look to replace Darwin Nunez. While Liverpool have been linked with a move for Newcastle United's star forward Isak, the club legend wants the Reds to shift their focus to Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins instead of the Swedish striker.

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Speaking to , the former Liverpool striker said: "It’s a difficult one because as a supporter, you want them to sign every player under the sun!. If you’re not signing players, you risk potentially going backwards. Maybe [Darwin] Nunez will be a name on a few teams’ lists because he hasn’t played the amount of games he’d want to, so you assume Liverpool will try to bring a No 9.

"The problem is clubs know that they are potentially on the lookout for a No 9, so the prices will become silly. If you look at [Alexander] Isak, he’s going to be £100m plus easily. He’s a wonderful player, but Liverpool may not want to pay that, and they’ll look around. You could look at Ollie Watkins. He doesn’t really fit the model in terms of what Liverpool want, given his age [29 years old], but I’d go and get him for a couple of years because he’s a tremendous player and established and experienced in the Premier League."

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Watkins, too, has been linked with a move away from Villa Park in the summer, with top clubs like Arsenal reportedly keen on signing the English striker. With his game time slowly reducing under Unai Emery, the player is reportedly frustrated and could consider leaving the Villans ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.

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AFPWHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?

The newly-crowned English champions are all set to visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday as they take on Chelsea in the Premier League.

There have been some enormous January transfer window signings throughout history, but which ones have been among the most expensive?

The summer window is generally seen as teams’ main opportunity to bring in new faces, allowing for stability before a new season gets underway.

January also affords them an opportunity to bolster their squad midway through the campaign, splashing the cash in the process.

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There have been some eye-watering sums of money spent on players this season, but who has been the most expensive addition?

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Here are the 12 most expensive January window signings in history, including some big-money Premier League additions.

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Player

Signed for

Year

Fee

Philippe Coutinho

Barcelona

2018

Enzo Fernandez

Chelsea

2023

Mykhailo Mudryk

Chelsea

2023

Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool

2018

Bruno Fernandes

Man Utd

2020

Dusan Vlahovic

Juventus

2022

Omar Marmoush

Man City

2025

Oscar

Shanghai SIPG

2017

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

PSG

2025

Christian Pulisic

Chelsea

2019

Aymeric Laporte

Man City

2018

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Arsenal

2018

12 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Borussia Dortmund to Arsenal (£56m)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was one of Europe’s hottest strikers when Arsenal snapped him up on deadline day in January 2018, and he didn’t disappoint at the Emirates following a record-breaking £56m move in what was Arsene Wenger’s final Gunners recruit.

The former Borussia Dortmund man found the net 92 times in 163 appearances, which is a stunning return, and Mikel Arteta must wish that he had such a potent attacking player in his squad right now.

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ByCharlie Smith Sep 5, 2025 11 Aymeric Laporte Athletic Club to Man City (£57m)

Manchester City boosted their defence in Pep Guardiola’s second season in charge as they romped to Premier League title glory in 2018. Arriving just months after the likes of Kyle Walker, Bernardo Silva and Ederson, Aymeric Laporte’s arrival for a club-record fee was a true statement of intent.

The Spain international fully justified the £57m paid to Athletic Club for his services, winning five Premier League titles during a trophy-laden period before leaving at the start of the 2023/24 campaign.

10 Christian Pulisic Borussia Dortmund to Chelsea (£58m)

Christian Pulisic arrived at Chelsea as one of the most exciting young players in Europe, with an enormous amount expected of the American following his £58m switch from Borussia Dortmund. However, it’s fair to say that he never hit the heights many expected.

He is now plying his trade at Milan, where the USA international is enjoying one of his best seasons, as he leads the Rossoneri’s league goals and assists charts at the time of writing, with WhoScored ranking him as their second-best player in Serie A behind Rafael Leao.

9 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Napoli to PSG (£59m)

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia completed a reported £59m move from Napoli to PSG in January 2025, where he will no doubt hope to be their most exciting attacking player since Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar were all at the club.

The Georgian departed despite Antonio Conte’s side being in another title race in Serie A, opting instead to write his own legacy in Paris. His big-money deal is likely worth more than the reported £59m all told, as add-ons were not disclosed at the time of his transfer.

8 Oscar Chelsea to Shanghai SIPG (£60m)

Oscar left Chelsea to join Chinese outfit Shanghai SIPG midway through the 2016/17 season, meaning he missed out on enjoying the Blues’ march to Premier League glory a year after surrendering their crown to Leicester City.

Of course, there may have been more than footballing reasons behind the Brazilian’s decision to up sticks and leave for China, but he did at least bring his former club a cool £60m windfall.

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ByCharlie Smith Oct 8, 2025 7 Omar Marmoush Frankfurt to Man City (£63m)

With Manchester City toiling in the 2024/25 Premier League campaign, Pep Guardiola opened his chequebook to sign three big-money players – the most significant of whom being former Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush.

The Egyptian arrived at the Etihad Stadium as a player in red-hot form, with only Harry Kane scoring more goals than him in the German Bundesliga upon his departure.

City’s deal for the forward was for an initial £59m, but this could rise to £63m when factoring in add-ons.

6 Dusan Vlahovic Fiorentina to Juventus (£66m)

Dusan Vlahovic’s big-money move from Fiorentina to Juventus for an initial £58m – rising to £66m – was seen as a significant piece of business when it went through in January 2022, with plenty of teams interested in his signature.

Unfortunately, he has arguably yet to repay Juve fully, with his most recent goal returns for La Viola prior to his switch remaining the most impressive.

Vlahovic netted 20 in 24 in the 2021/22 campaign before the Turin giants got their man; his highest tally for his current club is 18 in 38 appearances last term.

5 Bruno Fernandes Sporting CP to Man Utd (£67.7m)

Manchester United have had an up-and-down time since Bruno Fernandes’ arrival in 2020, but the Portuguese playmaker has consistently stood out as their most reliable attacking player.

The Red Devils captain has registered over 150 goals and assists combined for the Premier League giants, showing what a constant source of end product he has been.

His deal signed in 2020 was for an initial £47m, but add-ons were set to take it to £67.7m.

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ByHenry Jackson Jan 2, 2025 4 Virgil van Dijk Southampton to Liverpool (£75m)

Has there ever been a more influential January signing than Virgil van Dijk? When the Dutchman joined Liverpool from Southampton for a whopping £75m in January 2018, some raised their eyebrows, but he has become one of the greatest centre-backs in history.

Van Dijk has won the Champions League and Premier League with Liverpool, as well as other trophies, and he still feels like his side’s most important player in their title charge this season.

3 Mykhailo Mudryk Shakhtar Donetsk to Chelsea (£89m)

With all due respect to Mykhailo Mudryk, there arguably hasn’t been a worse value-for-money incoming winter signing in Premier League history. His deal was meant to be worth up to an eye-watering £89m, though it is highly doubtful that £27m of add-ons will come into effect.

The winger has been a huge flop for Chelsea, barring smatterings of quality, and has scored only 10 goals in 73 matches for the Blues, also chipping in with a paltry nine assists.

His career in west London took an even worse turn in December 2024 when he tested positive for a banned substance, suspending him from football altogether.

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Leeds United have emerged as surprise suitors to sign an “exceptional” Burnley player who wants to leave Turf Moor this month.

Leeds still quiet in January transfer window

The Whites are sitting pretty at the top of the Championship table following Wednesday evening’s 2-0 win over Norwich City – Daniel Farke’s former side.

A four-horse promotion race is emerging between Leeds, Sheffield United, Burnley and Sunderland, with just five points separating the quartet.

Those at Elland Road and the 49ers Enterprises are yet to add to their squad during the winter transfer market, though, with the only piece of business being Joe Gelhardt’s loan move to Hull City.

Farke and Leeds have been linked with a number of players, including Aston Villa attacking midfielder Emiliano Buendia. The message from the Leeds boss has been the club will “stay awake”, however, Farke did name-check Buendia when asked about the Argentine playmaker and a potential loan move.

“If he’s not in a white shirt or a yellow shirt we don’t speak about them. We just speak about business when it’s done. I think he just spoke in general about this, the door is perhaps open.

“I’ve also read the comments because I’m interested in football and also the Premier League. I think he just spoke in general and he has not said the door is open for Leeds United, he’s said it’s open for a loan.

“Obviously I’ve worked with Emi Buendia in former years, he was one of my best players, I really rate him but I don’t comment on the situation of a player right now playing for a different side.

“I will never rule out business for us because if you find a player who improves your squad, why not? But also they need to have a really good character and be affordable.”

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An attacking addition could be on the cards before the February 3 deadline, and a name from a promotion rival is thought to be a potential target.

Leeds eyeing move for Burnley’s Mike Tresor

According to reports abroad, relayed by Sport Witness, Leeds are surprisingly emerging in the race to sign Mike Tesor from rivals Burnley. It is stated that the Clarets are keen to get rid of Tresor before the deadline as they look to recoup the €18m they paid in 2023.

Alongside Leeds, Anderlecht, KAA Gent and Ajax are also interested in the attacker, with the latter of the four clubs Tresor’s preferred destination.

The 25-year-old, who can play as an attacking midfielder or on the wing, has played just once for Scott Parker’s side this season, registering an assist in 33 minutes against Reading in the FA Cup.

Tresor, dubbed “exceptional” in the past, has scored 30 career goals during his career, and by the looks of it, Leeds have one eye on a move for the Burnley man before the deadline. Whether or not the Clarets would sell to the Whites is another question.