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Nottingham Forest have endured a testing start to the 2023/24 Premier League season, as Steve Cooper’s side continue to adapt to life in the top-flight.

The Reds secured promotion back in 2022, and renewed their Premier League status on the penultimate day of the 2022/23 campaign, with the hope there to grow on their confirmation of survival.

Away from the leap from the Championship to the top tier, Cooper has orchestrated some severe changes to the squad since Forest’s promotion, with 34 players added to the ranks since last summer.

From loans, to transfers, to capturing free agents, the Tricky Trees have seen a host of players take to the pitch at the City Ground over the past year, which has undoubtedly halted the progression to some degree as the squad continues to adapt.

Starting the season facing Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City from the opening six fixtures was never going to be an easy task for Cooper’s side, however positive signs have been traceable from the first ten games.

The issue remains, however, that the Reds are edging towards the relegation zone, sitting five points above the drop in 16th, having secured only two wins so far.

As a result, it looks as though Cooper could be in a position to eye even further reinforcements to bolster his side, in the bid to register Forest as an established top-flight side rather than one adapting post-promotion.

Nottingham Forest transfer targets

According to the latest rumours surrounding potential January targets for Forest, it seems as though the Reds will be eyeing additional forwards this winter.

One name that has circulated is summer target Samuel Iling-Junior, who is said to be set for a transfer from Juventus, who are hoping they can cash in on the Englishman.

A report from Italy, relayed by Sport Witness, claimed that the winger could be available for a minimum price of €15m (£13m), adding that Premier League trio Everton, Brighton and Forest are eyeing the movements of the 20-year-old.

Another forward that has been mentioned with reference to Forest is Stuttgart talisman Serhou Guirassy, who is wanted by both the Reds and Fulham, according to BILD – as relayed by Tribal Football.

The 27-year-old has already netted 14 Bundesliga goals in only eight games this season, highlighting just how prolific a signing he could be for Forest.

During the summer, Forest were denied the chance to sign Turkish winger Karem Akturkoglu due to their bid of €11m (£9.5m) being deemed too low by Galatasaray, as per reports in the player's homeland.

A fresh report from Turkey – as relayed by TEAMtalk – has provided further information that suggests that the Reds could opt to delve back in for the forward this winter, however they would be joined by a host of Premier League clubs who are also interested.

In 2022, a report from football.london credited Arsenal’s supposed admiration for the 25-year-old, who quoted that the Lions would be looking for a price in the region of €20m (£17m) for their star.

It will be an interesting development to follow if the Reds decide to knock once again for the Turkey international, who would undoubtedly be a statement signing at the City Ground.

The stats that suggest Karem Akturkoglu could be a good signing for Forest

The 25-year-old has started the 2023/24 campaign in exemplary fashion, having scored five goals and recorded seven assists in 19 appearances in all competitions.

The forward has already shown his worth against English opposition, having claimed a goal at Old Trafford in the Champions League in the Lions’ win over Manchester United to showcase the danger he can impose.

Contributing to goals is nothing out of the ordinary for the Turkey international, who contributed to Galatasaray’s title-winning campaign last term, scoring ten goals and registering 14 assists in all competitions.

Akturkoglu vs Galatasaray teammates 2023/24 Super Lig

Statistic

Average

Rank in squad

Assists

4

1st

Key passes per game

3.1

1st

Through balls per game

0.4

1st

Match rating per game

7.39

2nd

Averages via WhoScored

As demonstrated in the graph above, Akturkoglu is one of Galatasaray’s best performers so far this term, exploiting his talent on the left flank to inspire his teammates to get forward.

Identifiable as a tireless figure in the wide channels, the 25-year-old could be the perfect signing to add further star quality to Cooper’s options going forward, in the bid to promote a higher standard of play at Forest.

Karem Akturkoglu’s style of play

While Akturkoglu is a typical dynamic and direct wide player, the £23k-per-week gem is also an assured playmaker, and can bring an array of elements to any side in the final third.

A scouting report via The Scouting App described the winger as a 'must-watch in European football', attributing his 'enormous technique' and 'dribbling abilities' to his success in Turkey.

The Scouting App also lauded the 25-year-old as a 'difficult element to contain' due to his direct nature and speed, qualities that the Reds know all too well can be used to great effect.

This summer, the Premier League side bid farewell to Brennan Johnson, who was a key part of Cooper’s front line in both the Championship and the Premier League – having scored 26 league goals across the last two seasons combined.

The Welshman is known for his "frightening" pace among a host of strengths – as per compatriot Joe Allen – expertise that Forest were forced to live without as he signed for Tottenham on deadline day.

Cooper’s set-up at Forest relies heavily on the potency of his wide players, making Akturkoglu a particularly strong candidate for the manager to eye in January to finally replace Johnson.

How Karem Akturkoglu compares to Brennan Johnson

Once praised as “unstoppable” by U23 scout Antonio Mango, the Turkish forward has the capacity to fill the void left by Johnson, with his approach to play very similar to the Forest academy graduate.

Johnson vs Akturkoglu – respective 2022/23 league campaigns

Statistic

Brennan Johnson

Karem Akturkoglu

Goals

8

9

Assists

3

11

Shots on target per game

0.7

0.6

Big chances created

4

17

Key passes per game

0.8

2.3

Passing accuracy per game

63%

70%

Successful dribbles per game

0.9

1.5

Figures via Sofascore

When comparing the respective 2022/23 league campaigns of both Johnson and Akturkoglu, the numbers show that the Galatasaray whiz could even offer Cooper an upgrade on his departed gem.

As portrayed in the graph above, the Kocaeli-born star could act as a far greater presence in the final third for Forest compared to how Johnson impacted the side last term.

Not only did the Turkey international score more goals and record more assists than the Welshman, but he also provided a significantly higher threat on a playmaking level, adding to The Scouting App’s claims that he is the 'complete' player.

Forest aren’t alone in their admiration for Akturkoglu, making a potential swoop for the winger even more of a challenge in January, however the prospect of capturing his signature is a highly exciting situation for the Reds to be in.

Brett Hutton’s five-for and a Ricardo Vasconcelos fifty put Northamptonshire on top against Derbyshire at Wantage Road

ECB Reporters Network12-Sep-2018

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ScorecardBrett Hutton’s five-for and a Ricardo Vasconcelos fifty put Northamptonshire on top against Derbyshire at Wantage Road, although Hardus Viljoen’s four wickets ensured the home side were not out of sight at the end of the day three, with Northants leading by 231 in their second innings.Hutton’s third five-wicket haul of the season helped bowl Derbyshire out for 222, giving Northants a first-innings lead of 33, before Vasconcelos built the advantage. But from 154 for 2, the home side slipped to 192 for 8 to leave the game nicely poised heading into the final day.Initially, progress was slow-going for the home side in their second-innings as they made 49 in 24 overs by tea for the loss of Ben Curran for 11 to a tremendous low return catch by Ravi Rampaul, diving down low to his right. But runs began to flow after tea. Luke Procter, after a difficult 21 in 128 balls, was strangled down the leg side but it brought Richard Levi to the crease and the lead was quickly extended.The South African pulled Alex Hughes for six and drove the same bowler down the ground for four before pulling Viljoen for another six over midwicket and slamming Matt Critchley’s legspin over the sight-screen. But trying to pull his way to fifty, he skied a catch to deep-square to fall for 46.Vasconcelos wasn’t as brutal but still played some attractive strokes – he drove Rampaul on the up through the covers and then pulled the same bowler for four more. Viljoen was uppercut off a top-edge over first slip for the left-hander’s seventh boundary and his eighth – timed perfectly past extra-cover – brought him fifty in 85 balls.But after Levi fell, ending a bright partnership of 75 for the third wicket, Vasconcelos chipped Critchley to midwicket and when Adam Rossington was bowled by Rampaul for 1, Northants had lost 3 for 1 in eight balls. Charlie Thurston, on his first-class debut, made a positive 25 before driving Viljoen to point and the same bowler had Josh Cobb caught behind for 3 and Hutton taken at mid-off for 0 to keep Derbyshire in the game.Earlier in the day, Hutton had helped bowl Northants to a first-innings lead. He bowled Anuj Dal via an inside edge and induced a thin outside edge behind from Viljoen before returning after lunch to have Tony Palladino caught a long-leg after an enterprising 26 that delivered Derbyshire a batting point.That point looked unlikely when Derbyshire slipped to 150 for 7 in the morning session but Harvey Hosein flicked three boundaries off his legs in making 30 before falling lbw to Ben Sanderson in the over after lunch – his 50th wicket of the season.

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Artilheiro isolado da Taça Rio Sub-20 com sete gols, o atacante Léo Melo é a esperança do Volta Redonda na segunda partida da decisão do torneio neste sábado contra o Botafogo, no CT Carvalheiras. Destaque do clube do Sul Fluminense, Léo crê que sua equipe tem todas as chances de reverter o resultado negativo do jogo de ida.

– Dependemos de uma vitória. Como perdemos por um a zero, agora necessitamos derrotá-los por dois gols de diferença para sermos campeões. Venho numa fase muito boa e tenho bastante confiança que poderei ajudar o Volta Redonda mais uma vez – afirmou.

Léo é também vice-artilheiro do Campeonato Carioca Sub-20 – contando com a Taça Guanabara – com 11 gols. Tratado como uma grande promessa, seu nome é frequentemente cogitado para ser aproveitado pelo time profissional que disputa a Série C. O jovem jogador se diz pronto para atuar entre os adultos.

– Não tenho dúvidas quanto a isso. Estou completamente preparado para a qualquer momento ser utilizado na equipe principal. É um sonho e sei que não demorará para se realizar – encerrou.

كشف مصدر خاص باتحاد الكرة المصري، النقاب عن حديث فيتور بيريرا رئيس لجنة الحكام مع قضاة الملاعب بشأن أمور جديدة.

وعلم “بطولات” أن فيتور بيريرا رئيس لجنة الحكام، تحدث مع الحكام عن مسألة احتفال اللاعبين بالأهداف.

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وقال بيريرا، إنه لاحظ أن هناك احتفالات تستغرق وقتًا كبيرًا ولا يتم تعويض ذلك في الوقت المحتسب بدل من الضائع.

وأوضح بيريرا للحكام أن هذا يعتبر أمرًا غير صحيح، حيث إن وقت الاحتفال بالأهداف يدرج ضمن الوقت بدل من الضائع للمباراة.

ومن المقرر أن تعود منافسات بطولة الدوري المصري “النيل” يوم السبت المقبل بعد انتهاء مؤجلات دور الـ32 ببطولة كأس مصر.

Arsenal could be set to lose one of their up-and-coming stars next year, with a fresh report revealing that he is being targeted by a huge club overseas ahead of January.

Arsenal's summer departures

The Gunners sanctioned the permanent sales of eight players over the summer, with some of the bigger names to depart being the likes of Granit Xhaka, Folarin Balogun and Nicolas Pepe, whilst they also sent a further six stars out on loan for the remainder of the season to increase their game time. However, Edu and Mikel Arteta will already be assessing their options ahead of the next window opening and in order to make room for new signings, they could let go of even more squad members, with Juventus targeting both Thomas Partey and Jorginho in an attempt to prise them away from the Premier League.

The Emirates Stadium outfit also face losing the services of Charlie Patino, who having made just two senior appearances in the capital, has been sent out on development loans to Blackpool and Swansea City, where he is now (Transfermarkt – Patino statistics).

The young central midfielder has made an impressive start to the new season on the road having emerged as Michael Duff’s overall second-best-performing player so far with a match rating of 7.00 (WhoScored – Swansea statistics), though this form has caught the eye of a new admirer overseas.

AC Milan eyeing Charlie Patino

According to Italian outlet Calciomercato (via Sport Witness), AC Milan are plotting a swoop for Patino in January. The Champions League side have highlighted the 20-year-old as a target in their search to recruit younger talents and chiefs believe that he has shown the "characteristics" needed to succeed at the San Siro Stadium.

With Arsenal having reportedly triggered an option to extend their prized asset's contract until 2025, it's believed that it would take an offer of at least €25m (£21m) to sanction his sale, something which is being considered.

During his spell at Swansea so far, Patino has posted five contributions (four assists and one goal) in his opening 11 appearances in the Championship, so with the potential that he has to offer clear to see, Arsenal should give him a chance in the senior fold upon his return. Sponsored by Adidas, the left-footed ace is also a versatile operator having been deployed in four different positions across the centre of the park since the start of his career, so his ability to provide cover in roles outside of his own makes him a great option to have available.

Charlie Patino's Style Of Play

Gets fouled often

Plays the ball off the ground often

Likes to play long balls

Likes to shoot from distance

Likes to tackle

According to football talent scout Jacek Kulig, Patino is a “golden” talent with a massively bright future ahead of him, therefore, the hierarchy could be making a huge mistake by letting someone of his calibre leave at the start of next year.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are beginning to see brighter days under Gary O’Neil, after a difficult start to the 2023/24 campaign.

The Old Gold have lost one of their previous seven Premier League fixtures, however form isn’t just being shown by those at Molineux in the top flight, as a host of stars behind the scenes continue to show their worth.

One name that is thriving whilst on Wolves’ books but out on loan is Ki-Jana Hoever, who looks set for stardom as he pursues his career at senior level at Stoke City.

Ki-Jana Hoever’s career so far

Signed from Liverpool at the age of 18 in 2020, Hoever was backed by former Reds captain James Milner to be a “top, top player” during his time at Anfield, making the initial £10m fee somewhat of a bargain for Nuno Espirito Santo.

The Dutchman secured four senior appearances and netted his first senior goal for the Premier League outfit in 2019, making his potential very clear as a progressive right-back from an early age.

At the point of his arrival at Molineux, chairman Jeff Shi explained that the club had signed the teenager for the “long-term future”, although the now 21-year-old has already captured 25 senior appearances for the Old Gold.

Ki-Jana Hoever 2022/23 loan experience

Club

Appearances

Goals

Assists

PSV Eindhoven

10

0

2

Stoke City

17

4

1

Figures via Transfermarkt

Loans at PSV Eindhoven and Stoke paved the way for the former Ajax academy whiz to gain vital experience away from the comforts of the academy, with his attacking prowess prominent as highlighted in the table above.

This summer, the decision was made for the Netherlands U21 international to head back to the Bet365 Stadium, to further his experience with the Potters.

Ki-Jana Hoever’s season in numbers

Previously lauded as “sensational” by Jurgen Klopp, Hoever has made a flying start to the 2023/24 campaign at Stoke, having contributed to three goals in 13 Championship appearances, scoring once and assisting twice so far.

Averaging 64.0% successful take-ons per 90, the Dutchman ranks in the top 3% of Championship full-backs this season for his attacking play, via FBref, signifying what use he could be to O’Neil going forward for Wolves.

The 21-year-old’s attacking spark rates him highly among those back at Molineux, with the defender already securing more goals and assists than striker Fabio Silva, who has one goal and no assists to his name this term.

Ki-Jana Hoever 2023/24 Championship statistics

Appearances

13

Goals

1

Assists

2

Key passes per game

0.9

Tackles per game

2.2

Interceptions per game

1.3

Clean sheets

4

Figures via Sofascore

Due to the aftermath of Wolves’ financial fair play (FFP) struggles in the summer, O’Neil could see Hoever’s development over this campaign as a new signing next season, with his prominence at senior level now at a point where he could contend in the first team.

There’s a long way to go in the 2023/24 calendar for both Wolves and Hoever, however if his progression continues on such an upward trajectory, his face could soon become a familiar one in the Old Gold’s favoured XI.

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A evolução de Brenner sob o comando de Fernando Diniz nos últimos meses é indiscutível. Os números confirmam. Profissional desde 2017, o atacante do São Paulo havia balançado as redes apenas cinco vezes – contando a sua passagem pelo Fluminense – até a paralisação do futebol, em março, em razão da pandemia de Covid-19. Da volta, em julho, até agora, foram 19 bolas na rede em somente 29 partidas.

Os dois últimos tentos do jovem foram anotados nesta quarta-feira, no Morumbi, na goleada tricolor por 4 a 0 sobre o Botafogo. Brenner agora já soma 20 gols em 33 jogos em 2020, o que faz do garoto o vice-artilheiro da elite do futebol brasileiro na temporada, ficando atrás apenas de Thiago Galhardo, do Internacional, e de Diego Souza, do Grêmio, que deixou sua marca no empate em 1 a 1 com o Santos, pela Libertadores.

Entre os jogadores da Série A que aparecem no top 10, o camisa 30 do Morumbi é o segundo com menos tempo em campo: 2105. Ou seja, Brenner vem tendo média de um gol a cada 105 minutos no gramado. Pedro, do Flamengo, com 2052 – um gol a cada 102 -, é quem tem o melhor aproveitamento.

ARTILHEIROS DO FUTEBOL BRASILEIRO EM 2020
– Apenas jogadores da Série A | Somente jogos-oficiais

1º – Thiago Galhardo – Internacional – 21 gols em 46 jogos
Diego Souza – Grêmio – 18 gols em 39 jogos
3º – Brenner – São Paulo – 20 gols em 33 jogos
Marinho – Santos – 20 gols em 32 jogos
Germán Cano – Vasco – 20 gols em 36 jogos
Pedro – Flamengo – 20 gols em 39 jogos
Nenê – Fluminense – 20 gols em 40 jogos
8º – Gabigol – Flamengo – 18 gols em 29 jogos
Vinícius – Ceará – 18 gols em 46 jogos
10º – Bruno Henrique – 17 gols em 39 jogos

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أكد سانتي دينيا، المدير الفني لمنتخب إسبانيا الأولمبي، اللعب من أجل الصدارة في مواجهة مصر، ضمن الجولة الثالثة من دور المجموعات بمنافسات كرة القدم بأولمبياد باريس 2024.

منتخب إسبانيا حسم تأهله للدور الثاني بعد الفوز في مباراتي أوزباكستان والدومينيكان، ويسعى للانتصار على مصر من أجل الصدارة.

على الجانب الآخر، يكفي المنتخب المصري التعادل مع إسبانيا من أجل التأهل، أما في حالة الفوز سيتأهل الفراعنة في الصدارة، بينما الخسارة في حالة فوز الدومينيكان بفارق هدفين على أوزباكستان، ستؤدي لخروج مصر.

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مصر تواجه إسبانيا غدًا الثلاثاء، ضمن الجولة الثالثة من المجموعة الثالثة، على ملعب نوفو ستاد دي بوردو.

وقال مدرب إسبانيا في تصريحات نقلتها وسائل الإعلام الإسبانية: “هدفنا قبل دخول البطولة هو أن نتأهل أولًا إلى دور الثمانية، والآن نحن حققنا هدفنا قبل مواجهة مصر”.

وأضاف: “نريد الفوز بالتأكيد من أجل الصدارة، من المحتمل أن نجري بعض التغييرات في مواجهتهم لعدم جاهزية البعض مع الإرهاق والإصابات، ولكن هدفنا الأساسي هو التأهل في صدارة المجموعة”.

وعن إيقاف كوبارسي مدافع برشلونة أمام مصر، قال: “تواصلنا مع الاتحاد الدولي قبل أن تبدأ الأولمبياد، وقلنا لهم إن قرار الإيقاف بسبب بطاقتين صفراوتين، بحاجة لإعادة النظر، لأننا نلعب بطولة قصيرة للغاية”.

واختتم بالحديث عن مارك بوبيل: “لن يشارك أمام مصر، إنه يعاني من آلام في القدم، لكننا سنحاول استعادة الجميع بداية من دور الثمانية”.

The BCB said there was still no decision on the fate of the Chittagong franchise after its current owners reportedly said they cannot “continue in the tournament”

Mohammad Isam03-Oct-2018

Chris Gayle pulls one to long leg•Getty Images

Dhaka Dynamites are the only team to retain three overseas players for BPL 2019, with most franchises choosing to retain local players for the tournament scheduled for January next year. The governing council had allowed teams to retain four players from the previous BPL season.Retained players

Dhaka Dynamites: Shakib Al Hasan, Sunil Narine, Rovman Powell, Kieron Pollard
Khulna Titans: Mahmudullah, Ariful Haque, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Carlos Brathwaite
Comilla Victorians: Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Mohammad Saifuddin, Shoaib Malik
Rajshahi Kings: Mominul Haque, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Zakir Hasan
Sylhet Sixers: Nasir Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Sohail Tanvir, Liton Das
Rangpur Riders: Mashrafe Mortaza, Nazmul Islam, Mohammad Mithun, Chris Gayle

Khulna Titans, Comilla Victorians, Sylhet Sixers and Rangpur Riders decided to retain one overseas player each. Rajshahi Kings have picked only local players among their four picks, although they released Mushfiqur Rahim who will now head the draft list as the most valuable local player. The draft is scheduled for October 25.Defending champions Rangpur retained captain Mashrafe Mortaza, Mohammad Mithun, Nazmul Islam and Chris Gayle while the runners-up Dhaka held Shakib Al Hasan, Sunil Narine, Rovman Powell and Kieron Pollard back.Powell, who hasn’t played BPL yet, is signed by Dhaka while Liton Das moved from Comilla to Sylhet. Comilla also couldn’t retain the Afghanistan spin trio of Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, as they will all play in the Big Bash League, which will run from December 19 to February 17.The BPL, which has gone back to the rule of four foreigners in an XI for the 2019 tournament, is also competing with the UAE T20x tournament scheduled to end in mid-January.Meanwhile, the BCB said that there was still no decision on the fate of the Chittagong franchise after its current owners DBL Group reportedly said they cannot “continue in the tournament”.

Manchester United have set their sights on bringing a defensive gem to Old Trafford and are attempting to fend off competition from Liverpool among others for his signature, according to reports.

Man Utd's transfer activity…

In the near future, the Red Devils could be set for some big changes behind the scenes that could alter the landscape of their approach to life both on and off the field, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe close to purchasing a minority 25% stake in the Premier League giants.

According to a report from The Sun, Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo and Sporting Club's Goncalo Inacio are being lined up by Ratcliffe's new regime, who have also green-lit the sale of France international Raphael Varane amid his recent struggle for form. Erik ten Hag could be set to offload the former Real Madrid man to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich; however, his £340,000 per week wage may prove to be a stumbling block if he is to depart Old Trafford for Germany.

As per A Bola via Sport Witness, Man United have also acted to make exploratory contact with Benfica to find out the potential conditions for a deal involving midfielder Joao Neves. Nevertheless, Benfica won't let the 19-year-old leave in January, meaning the only way he will be able to speak to other clubs is if an interested suitor triggers his €120m release clause. The Portuguese giants are keen to keep hold of Neves as they believe he can play a huge role in their push for the Primeira Liga title.

Now, it appears that Ten Hag has his focus on bringing in a defender at Old Trafford to bolster his squad for the long term, according to a report.

Man Utd look to beat Liverpool to Sam Curtis

90min report that Manchester United have entered the race to sign St Patrick's Athletic full-back Sam Curtis in January, who is just 17 years old and also happens to be attracting interest from Liverpool.

Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City, Middlesbrough, Leeds United and Celtic are also tuned into his situation and could look to strike a deal for the Republic of Ireland Under-21 wonderkid, as dubbed in the report, who registered three goals and three assists in 39 appearances this term (Curtis statistics – Transfermarkt).

Named in the PFAI Team of the Year, Curtis could also help to scratch an itch for the Red Devils in the long run, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka being courted by West Ham United and appears to have an uncertain future at Old Trafford, with his contract set to expire at his current employers in the summer of 2024.

There is an option to extend his deal by a year that United could elect to activate; however, it remains to be seen how his situation in the North West will be resolved. Although Curtis probably wouldn't be signed straight away as a first-team player, he is making rapid progress and is reportedly in line to receive a call-up for the Republic of Ireland senior team in the near future.

The Red Devils could do with strengthening the right-hand side of defence and may not want to lose out on a chance to snap up a prodigious talent, especially when Liverpool are lurking as an alternative potential destination for Curtis to continue his development.