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da roleta： Falling against Manchester United in the FA Cup quarter-finals stung Liverpool supporters, but one bad result should not detract from a remarkable resurgence under Jurgen Klopp, who has revived his high-class squad and is now preparing to step down from his position at the end of the campaign.

da dobrowin： The German has brought illustrious success to an outfit that had fallen, quite dramatically, off its perch in the years before his appointment, but Liverpool's struggle last season was a by-product of inaction in the transfer market.

Since the influx of influential players in the earlier days of Klopp's reign, the £25m deal to bring Thiago Alcantara to Anfield was the lone midfield acquisition before last summer's frenzied activity.

The distinguished Spaniard has enjoyed a career laden with prosperity but, while winning silverware with Liverpool, he has failed to replicate the same lofty heights due to incessant injury problems, with the 32-year-old out of contract in the summer and having played just five minutes of football this season. It's unknown if he will feature again.

Still, as harsh as it may be it's probably for the best that he is headed for the exit, ageing and costing the club a large sum with a £200k-per-week contract. The fresh faces are relishing their responsibilities at the crest of the new wave.

Alexis Mac Allister is an elite talent; Domimik Szoboszlai is an elegant workhorse. Surprise signing Wataru Endo has been a bona fide success in the holding midfield. Ryan Gravenberch, aged 21, was the final piece of the puzzle and the last to join the project – immensely talented, he's yet to grow into his skin fully.

Why Liverpool signed Ryan Gravenberch

Gravenberch has been regarded as a top talent for several seasons now but he fell by the wayside after transferring from Ajax to Bayern Munich last season and started just three Bundesliga matches, failing to win over both Julian Nagelsmann and his successor Thomas Tuchel.

Klopp was a big admirer nonetheless and swooped in to secure the Netherlands international for £34m just before last summer's transfer deadline, with his multi-functionality and sublime technical quality speaking of his potential to succeed at the apex of the European scene.

As per FBref, the rangy midfielder ranks among the top 7% of positional peers across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for shot-creating actions, the top 13% for progressive passes, the top 6% for progressive carries, the top 5% for successful take-ons and the top 6% for blocks per 90.

Ryan Gravenberch: Similar Midfielders

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Player

Club

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Kevin De Bruyne

Manchester City

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Federico Valverde

Real Madrid

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Alexis Mac Allister

Liverpool

4.

Ilkay Gundogan

Barcelona

5.

Jude Bellingham

Real Madrid

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These skills place him alongside some of the game's most creative and influential midfielders, with his likeness to Jude Bellingham particularly eye-catching.

Liverpool missed out on the prodigious England international last summer, pulling out of the race in April given the need to spread funds across multiple areas of the central midfield, with Bellingham thus completing a transfer to Real Madrid, rising to £115m.

The greatest faculty Gravenberch shares with Bellingham is probably his sublime quality on the ball, and while he doesn't boast the same prolificness as the man who has scored 20 times from his first 31 matches in a Los Blancos shirt, he's rounded and dynamic in a way that few can rival.

For example, the 20-year-old has completed 89% of his passes in La Liga, averaging 1.7 key passes, 1.4 tackles, 4.5 ball recoveries, 1.8 dribbles and 7.1 successful duels per match, as per Sofascore, proving that he's not just poaching goals in the final third.

While he's ebbed and flowed in performance for the Reds so far – described as a "passenger out of possession" at one stage by one Liverpool writer – Gravenberch is undoubtedly a high-calibre player and he might just have found the perfect stomping ground at Anfield.

Make no mistake, Gravenberch still perches in the maiden stage of his professional career but he's already worth a sizeable amount and could see his worth skyrocket in the years to come.

Ryan Gravenberch's market value in 2024

Since arriving on Merseyside, Gravenberch has seen his value rise, but the most exciting part is that he's barely scratched the surface of what could flower into a rich career at Liverpool.

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According to CIES Football Observatory's valuation model, Gravenberch is currently valued at £51m, marking a 50% rise in price since his entry.

Moreover, he's worth more than goal machine Mohamed Salah, who is valued at £34m, which does seem a little low for the 31-year-old, who has wreaked devastation on defences this season and boasts 21 goals and 13 assists from just 31 matches in all competitions.

Salah is not exactly enjoying a rogue campaign of brilliance either, having netted 207 goals and added 92 assists across 337 appearances for Liverpool since signing from Roma for £34m back in 2017, near the start of the stunning rise under Klopp's management.

Interestingly, Salah arrived at the club for the same amount as Gravenberch, with the latter now capable of emulating his peer and seeing his market price balloon as he develops his qualities under the Anfield lights. Klopp might be closing the door on his tenure at the club, but Liverpool have everything that Gravenberch needs to grow into a world-beater at the forefront of the European scene.

There are of course teams that would pay a far greater fee to procure Salah's signature, with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad even offering £150m to snatch the Egyptian away from Liverpool last summer, but it's a testament to Gravenberch that he has risen in value nonetheless.

With so much room for growth, the Dutchman will have delighted Anfield bosses so far. With tweaks and refinements over the coming years, he might turn into a world-class machine down the line.

سجل سالم الدوسري لاعب نادي الهلال، هدف فريقه الأول أمام الرياض، في المباراة الجارية بينهما، اليوم السبت، ضمن منافسات بطولة الدوري السعودي.

ويلعب الهلال ضد الرياض، في إطار مواجهات الجولة الثالثة من عمر مباريات بطولة دوري روشن السعودي.

وأحرز سالم الدوسري هدف الهلال الأول، في الدقيقة 53 من عمر المباراة، بعدما تلقي تمريرة من زميله سافيتش، داخل منطقة الجزاء سددها من فوق الحارس لتسكن الشباك ويعلن التقدم للزعيم.

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وكان فريق الهلال حقق الفوز في أول جولتين أمام الأخدود وضمك، بينما على الجانب الآخر، تعادل فريق الرياض في الجولة الأولى أمام الوحدة وفاز بالجولة الثانية أمام الخلود.

كشفت تقارير صحيفة عن وقوع حادث مروع تسبب به حارس مرمى الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بأحد أندية الدوري الإيطالي الكبيرة.

ونشرت صحيفة “لا ريبوبليكا” أن حارس مرمى الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي إنتر ميلان، تسبب في دهس رجل مسن بسبب قيادته للسيارة بسرعة شديدة.

وقالت الصحيفة إن حادثة مروعة وقعت في إيطاليا تتعلق بجوزيب مارتينيز، حارس مرمى إنتر ميلان، إذ دهس الحارس رجلًا مسنًا على كرسي متحرك بسيارته، مما أدى إلى وفاته على الفور.

وقعت المأساة في تمام الساعة 9:30 صباحًا في فينيجرو بالقرب من مدينة كومو، وباءت كافة عمليات الإنقاذ بالفشل وتوفي الرجل، البالغ من العمر 81 عامًا في الحال.

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ووفقًا للتحقيقات الأولية، من المُحتمل أن يكون الرجل قد عبر الطريق المعاكس عن طريق الخطأ، مما تسبب في الحادث.

تم استدعاء طائرة إسعاف كومو، وسيارة إسعاف تابعة للقطاع الطبي في سارونو وقوات كارابينيري إلى موقع الحادث.

وكشفت الصحيفة أن حارس الفريق الإيطالي البالغ من العمر 27 عامًا لم يُصب بأي أذى لكنه شعر بصدمة بالغة جراء الحادث.

واختتمت أنه تم إغلاق الشارع لمزيد من التحقيقات بينما ألغى إنتر المؤتمر الصحفي لكريستيان كيفو ولن يشارك جوزيب مارتينيز في مباراة الفريق ضد فيورنتينا المقرر إقامتها غدًا.

Rajasthan beat Tamil Nadu by 19 runs in the pre-quarterfinal in Vadodara

ESPNcricinfo staff09-Jan-2025

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy strengthened his case for selection in India’s ODI squad by taking his second five-wicket haul in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, but his performance could not prevent Rajasthan from eliminating Tamil Nadu in the pre-quarterfinal stage of the tournament.While Varun finished as the top wicket-taker with 18 scalps in six matches, the knockout game’s defining performance came from Rajasthan opener Abhijeet Tomar, whose 111 in the first innings set the foundation for a 19-run victory. They will play Vidarbha in the quarterfinal on January 12.Rajasthan were on course for 300-plus after losing the toss, cruising at 182 for 1 in the 32nd over when Varun took three wickets in three overs to trigger a slide. He first bowled Mahipal Lomror for 60 with a wrong’un that drifted in, pitched and squared the left-hander to hit the top of off stump.Having broken the 160-run stand between Tomar and Lomror, Varun then bowled Deepak Hooda with a carrom ball as he attempted a mow towards the leg side. His third wicket was the centurion Tomar, holing out to long-on for 111 off 125 balls. He picked up two more wickets to finish with 5 for 52 in nine overs.Rajasthan lost nine wickets for 83 and were all out for 267 in 47.3 overs. Left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore and seamer Sandeep Warrier picked up two wickets each.Tamil Nadu responded with a rapid opening partnership of 60 in 6.5 overs before Khaleel Ahmed bowled the slower opener Tushar Raheja for 11 of 20 balls. N Jagadeesan raced to a half-century, hitting Aman Shekhawat for six fours in an over that included five wides to cost Rajasthan 29 runs. His dismissal for 65 off 52 balls, however, caused panic in Tamil Nadu’s chase.B Indrajith and Vijay Shankar kept the innings going and at the start of the 36th over, Tamil Nadu needed 83 runs with five wickets in hand. The run-out of S Mohammed Ali for a run-a-ball 34, however, swung the game Rajasthan’s way.Shekhawat, the fast bowler who had Indrajith caught behind, bowled Vijay Shankar for 49, and sealed the game by dismissing Varun for 18 in a close finish. He finished with 3 for 60 as Rajasthan, runners-up of the previous Vijay Hazare Trophy, entered the final eight by bowling Tamil Nadu out for 248 in 47.1 overs.

تحدث الأسطورة الهولندي ماركو فان باستن، عن إقامة مباراة برشلونة وفياريال ضمن منافسات الدوري الإسباني بمدينة ميامي في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية.

ووافق الاتحاد الأوروبي لكرة القدم ”يويفا”على إقامة مباراة برشلونة وفياريال هذا العام في ميامي بالولايات المتحدة الأمريكية، لتكون هذه هي أول مباراة في الليجا تلعب خارج إسبانيا.

وتبقى فقط موافقة الاتحاد الدولي لكرة القدم ”فيفا” على مقترح إقامة هذه المباراة في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية، ليصبح الأمر رسميًا.

وأبدى فان باستن استيائه من إقامة مباراة فياريال ضد برشلونة في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية، كما علق على مباراة ميلان ضد كومو في بيرث والتي ستقام في دولة أستراليا.

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وقال فان باستن، في تصريحات نقلتها صحيفة “آس” الإسبانية: “لديك دوري يُلعب في إسبانيا أو إيطاليا، وفجأة تجد نفسك تلعب نفس الدوري في الجانب الآخر من العالم، ميزة اللعب على أرضك مختلفة تمامًا، إنه أمر جنوني بالنسبة لجماهيرك”.

وأكمل: “أي كوميديا ​​هذه؟ لا أفهمها حقًا، تبدو لي ضربًا من الجنون، إنها قلة امتنان لجماهيركم وبلدكم، كما أنها تُمثل فشلًا للدوري الذي يُزيف”.

وأردف مهاججم ميلان السابق: “لماذا يلعب فريق خارج أرضه وآخر لا؟ هذا ليس صحيحًا، إنه تشويه للمسابقة، ويجب إيقافه”.

وأعلن الاتحاد الأوروبي لكرة القدم “يويفا” موافقته على إقامة مباراة فياريال وبرشلونة خارج إسبانيا، وستُقام المباراة في 20 ديسمبر بشكل استثنائي لتكون أول مباراة في تاريخ الدوري الإسباني تُقام خارج إسبانيا.

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da esport bet： A novela pela possível criação da liga brasileira de clubes ganhou novos – e importantes – capítulos nos últimos dias. Trocas de lado, contratos assinados e adiantamentos agitaram os bastidores de Liga Brasileira de Futebol (Libra) e Liga Forte Futebol (LFF) e alteraram o panorama geral das negociações.

Abaixo, o Lance!Biz destrincha os últimos acontecimentos e mostra como cada bloco se posiciona neste jogo de xadrez. Afinal, ainda pode ter uma formação de liga única para organizar o Brasileirão?

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da pinnacle： Quais foram as últimas novidades?

> A primeira grande novidade aconteceu na sexta-feira, 30 de junho. Em assembleia geral, 21 clubes da LFF assinaram os contratos para a venda de 20% dos seus direitos de TV do Brasileirão para os investidores Serengeti e Life Capital Partners (LCP) pelos próximos 50 anos, a partir de 2025 – leia mais aqui.

> Nesta semana, migrações alteraram o cenário. Antigos membros da Libra, Botafogo, Vasco e Cruzeiro assinaram com os mesmos investidores do Forte Futebol e passaram a formar o Grupo União. O Coritiba também faz parte do novo bloco – clique aqui para ler mais.

> O último movimento importante aconteceu nesta sexta, 7 de julho, quando os clubes da Libra assinaram um contrato de exclusividade com o Mubadala Capital, fundo dos Emirados Árabes Unidos. A assinatura do documento não representa a venda imediata dos direitos, mas um compromisso dos clubes de que eles apenas acessarão o mercado em bloco e via Libra – veja os detalhes aqui.

> Cabe destacar que Atlético-MG, Inter, Náutico e ABC fazem parte do Forte Futebol, mas ainda não assinaram contrato com os investidores. O Lance! apurou, inclusive, que há a expectativa que o Galo migre para a Libra.

O que esses movimentos representam?

> As novidades indicam a preocupação dos clubes e investidores em garantir a formação de blocos comerciais para avançar com a venda de direitos de transmissão do Campeonato Brasileiro. Conversas com emissoras já estão em andamento e vão acelerar após a definição de times em cada grupo.

> Apesar de serem dois contratos diferentes, Forte Futebol e Grupo União vão atuar como um bloco único no mercado. De acordo com apuração do Lance!, há uma cláusula que obriga a negociação de direitos de forma coletiva.

>A adoção de uma nomenclatura diferente tratou-se de um movimento estratégico para minimizar atrito e facilitar adesão de novos clubes ao modelo de negócios da LFF. Essa tentativa, no entanto, caiu por terra com a assinatura do contrato de exclusividade entre Libra e Mubadala.

> Ao combinar clubes dos dois lados, Forte Futebol e Grupo União conseguiram formar o bloco comercial majoritário. No cenário atual, considerando a Série A deste ano, Serengeti e LCP poderiam negociar 228 jogos, 60% do total.

> O Mubadala, por outro lado, poderia negociar 152 partidas (40%). Este cálculo é feito pelo número de clubes em cada bloco multiplicado por 19 (número de partidas de cada time como mandante).

> Esta diferença, no entanto, não garante qual o bloco conseguirá valores melhores no mercado. Além do número de partidas, fatores como audiência, tamanho de torcida e peso dos jogos exclusivos serão levados em consideração na negociação com emissoras interessadas.

Afinal, ainda há chance de liga única?

> A formação de dois (ou três) blocos comerciais afasta a possibilidade da criação da liga única neste primeiro momento. O foco de cada grupo atualmente é levar os respectivos pacotes ao mercado e buscar valorizar os direitos de transmissão em uma negociação “semi-centralizada”.

> Sem dúvidas, é um avanço em relação ao cenário atual, em que cada clube negocia individualmente. No entanto, há o entendimento unânime de que a formação da liga e a venda centralizada de todos os times poderiam trazer uma valorização maior ao produto “Brasileirão”.

> Além da venda centralizada dos direitos de TV e outras propriedades, a liga seria responsável por organizar o campeonato e seu calendário, cuidar de arbitragem e eventualmente até criar um sistema de fair play financeiro, para manter a saúde financeira das agremiações.

> É possível que os blocos negociem os direitos de forma separada nos próximos meses e depois se unam para a formação da liga? Sim, mas é improvável. Além do acordo entre os clubes, este cenário dependeria de um entendimento entre os investidores de cada lado.

تلقى اتحاد الكرة برئاسة هاني أبوريدة عرضًا خلال الساعات الأخيرة من أجل خوض منتخب مصر مباراة ودية أمام البرازيل.

علم بطولات من مصادر خاصة أن اتحاد الكرة تلقى عرضًا من أحد شركات التسويق لإقامة مباراة بين مصر والبرازيل في نوفمبر المقبل.

ومن المقرر أن تقام المباراة في إنجلترا وسيحصل اتحاد الكرة على مقابل مادي نظير المباراة.

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وتضمن العرض أن المباراة ستكون بمشاركة كامل نجوم البرازيل أمام المنتخب المصري حيث رحب اتحاد الكرة بالعرض.

ووافق الاتحاد على العرض لكنه ترك القرار النهائي للجهاز الفني لمنتخب مصر الذي سيحسم أمره عقب مواجهة بوركينا فاسو.

ويلتقي منتخب مصر، بوركينا فاسو يوم الثلاثاء المقبل ضمن الجولة الثامنة من التصفيات المؤهلة إلى كأس العالم 2026 في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية وكندا والمكسيك.

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da mrbet： Na manhã desta quarta-feira (15), o Palmeiras realizou mais um treino seguindo a preparação para o confronto da semifinal do Campeonato Paulista diante do Ituano, neste domingo (19), às 16h, no Allianz Parque. O meio-campista John John comentou sobre o seu aprendizado em 2023 e citou colegas de equipe como inspiração.

– São experiências incríveis estar com o melhor elenco do Brasil atualmente. Só tenho de agradecer ao Palmeiras e a Deus pelas oportunidades. É muito difícil um menino novo hoje estar se encaixando em um elenco como esse, então eu tenho trabalhado muito no dia a dia para conseguir meu espaço e, junto do grupo, alcançar os nossos objetivos.

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da bwin： A primeira oportunidade do jogador na temporada foi justamente na vitória do Verdão diante do time de Itu fora de casa, por 3 a 1, no dia 25 de janeiro, entrando no lugar de Rafael Navarro na segunda etapa. O meiafoi promovido ao elenco profissional neste ano e agora tem a oportunidade de participar do dia a dia e de se relacionar com inspirações.

– Eu vejo muito o Veiga, o Tabata e o Zé Rafael. São jogadores em quem eu me inspiro e tento pegar um pouco de cada para estar somando no meu futebol – revelou John John.

– O rachão é um momento de descontração e tive a oportunidade de disputar uma bola com o professor, onde coloquei um pouquinho na frente (risos), mas é brincadeira. Ele tem conversado com a gente para termos paciência, que o nosso momento uma hora ou outra vai chegar. O Ituano é um adversário difícil.

Desde 2021 no Palmeiras, John John foi campeão dos principais títulos do sub-20: Campeonato Paulista, Copa do Brasil, Brasileiro e Copa São Paulo de Juniores. Além disso, participou da campanhado título brasileiro profissional em 2022.

O camisa 40 do Verdão também falou sobre os conselhos que recebe da comissão técnica e projetou um duelo difícil contra o Ituano na semifinal do Paulistão.

– Eu pude jogar contra eles no começo do campeonato e temos de respeitar como sempre fazemos com todos os adversários. Vamos colocar o nosso jogo em prática para buscar vaga em mais uma final – completou John John.

O Palmeiras volta a treinar nesta quinta-feira (16), às 10h, na Academia de Futebol. A equipe comandada pelo técnico Abel Ferreira vai em busca do bicampeonato estadual e do segundo título neste anos. O primeiro foi o da Supercopa do Brasil diante do Flamengo.

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da roleta： Manchester City and Pep Guardiola could sanction the departure of an “incredible” £300,000-a-week player this summer, as the club plan an overhaul of the squad, according to a Sky Sports journalist.

Man City reach seven FA Cup semi-finals in a row

da esport bet： The Blues secured their place in the last four of England’s oldest competition on Sunday afternoon, as they came from a goal down to beat AFC Bournemouth 2-1. The FA Cup represents City’s only chance of winning silverware this season, and Guardiola believes his side were “outstanding” in their win over the Cherries.

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Man City won their FA Cup semi-final 2-1 on Sunday

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“It was harder for them [Bournemouth]. We played an outstanding game and had incredible chances but missed a penalty. We conceded with one chance we gave away. Our approach was magnificent. Seven times in a row in the semi-final in the FA Cup, no team has done it, and it will be difficult for any other to do what these legendary players, the new ones and the old ones, will have done,” Guardiola told the BBC.

Pep was then asked about City reaching the FA Cup semi-finals for a seventh consecutive season, and he labelled it an “unbelievable” achievement.

“It is unbelievable. The way we competed today compared to the way we played in the first game here [in the Premier League]. I was not good enough to overcome that situation then. We were sloppy for many games, and I was not able to let them realise is what they have done today. For example, Brighton was a difficult game; we didn’t play our best, but we fought. This is what had to happen.”

Man City could sanction Grealish exit as Pep plans busy summer

Despite possible success in the FA Cup, it has been a poor campaign for the Blues, and therefore, there is expected to be plenty of incomings and outgoings come the summer.

According to Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, Man City could look to sell Jack Grealish this summer as the Blues plan a busy summer of change.

Plettenberg states that City are planning a squad overhaul in the summer, and with them holding an interest in players such as Florian Wirtz and Hugo Larsson, the likes of İlkay Gündoğan and Kevin De Bruyne are likely departures when their contracts expire, while Grealish could also be moved on despite his not ending until 2026.

Grealish, who earns £300,000 a week at the Etihad Stadium, has struggled for regular game time this season, playing just 16 times in the Premier League, six of which have been starts, and the last one came in the defeat to Aston Villa back in December.

Despite the lack of game time, Guardiola has continued to heap praise on the Englishman, labelling him “incredible”.

Jack Grealish’s 24/25 Man City stats

Apps

27

Starts

14

Goals

2

Assists

5

“I want him to make goals and assists, and he does too, but it’s not about that. It’s about his contribution without the ball and what he can produce for the other ones. We didn’t sign Jack Grealish for the incredible goals or assists at Aston Villa. It was for another reason. He competes with top, top players as well, and he knows it perfectly. He never complains about that.”

da bet7： Arsenal are now very keen on signing an “amazing” Barcelona player this summer, with Mikel Arteta viewing him as the perfect addition to his squad, according to a report.

Gunners eyeing La Liga stars

da bet7： The Gunners have set their sights on a number of La Liga stars ahead of the summer transfer window, given new Sporting Director Andrea Berta’s extensive links to the Spanish league.

Omar El Hilali is the latest player to emerge as a potential target, given that the Espanyol defender has an attractive release clause of just £12.5m, while new options are also being considered in more attacking areas of the pitch.

Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium, alongside Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, and the north Londoners have recently made contact to discuss a deal for the Spaniard.

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Amid the Spanish club’s financial struggles, Arsenal have also expressed interest in Barcelona players in recent months, with Raphinha being identified as a target back in December, and they are now very keen on a move for a midfielder.

That is according to a report from Spain, which states the Gunners have shown the most interest in signing Barca’s Marc Casado, who has emerged as a key player for the La Liga title contenders this season.

Arteta views Casado as the ideal addition to his midfield, given his tackling ability, and there is a belief he would be a good fit for the Spaniard’s style of play.

That said, it could be very difficult to get a deal done this summer, considering Barcelona are currently unwilling to sanction a departure, given the midfielder’s importance to the team.

There is also a huge £83m release clause included in the 21-year-old’s contract, which could be another potential stumbling block for Arteta.

"Amazing" Casado emerging as key player for Barca

It has been a real breakthrough season for the youngster at Camp Nou, making 35 appearances in all competitions, having solidified his place as a regular starter for the La Liga giants.

As noted in the report, the Spaniard’s tackling ability is particularly impressive, but he is also capable of making attacking contributions, ranking very highly for assists per 90 over the past year, when compared to his positional peers.

Statistic

Average per 90

Pass completion %

89.9% (92nd percentile)

Assists

0.21 (93rd percentile)

Tackles

3.12 (90th percentile)

There are now doubts over Thomas Partey’s long-term future at the Emirates Stadium, with the Ghanaian holding talks with Atletico Madrid and Barcelona ahead of a potential free transfer in the summer.

Casado, who has been lauded as “amazing” by Hansi Flick, has proven he could be an excellent replacement for the midfielder, but it does not seem like a deal is particularly likely this summer, given Barcelona’s reluctance to sell the La Masia graduate.