The allrounder was previously part of six one-day titles with the state
ESPNcricinfo staff01-May-2023Sarah Coyte, the hero of last season’s extraordinary finish in the WNCL final where Tasmania claimed back-to-back titles, will return to her original state of New South Wales on a two-year deal.With South Australia needing four off the last over, Coyte took three wickets and effected a run out as Tasmania secured a one-run victory.It capped a magnificent season for Coyte who claimed 30 wickets in the competition.Overall, Coyte has been involved in nine WNCL titles, the first six of them coming for NSW between 2009-10 and 2014-15 after she debuted as an 18-year-old.Her return to NSW will add experience to what is a relatively young bowling attack as they look to improve on last season’s return of four wins in 12 matches which saw them finish sixth.”Sarah has been a very consistent, very successful player for a long, long time and it is exciting to see her come back to NSW,” Gavan Twining, the NSW head coach, said.”We have a pretty young bowling attack, even though a lot of our young players have played at a high level, and Sarah will provide further leadership to that group.”As well as being a fantastic player, she is just a wonderful person and that is always a positive to bring into any group striving for success.”Coyte played for Australia 81 times across all three formats between 2010 and 2016.The full NSW list will be confirmed this week.
His returns have dipped as the McCullum-Stokes partnership has flourished, but he’s finding his niche in the side once more
Vithushan Ehantharajah20-Feb-2023
File photo: After briefly seeing his average drop below 50, Root has bounced back with some big and useful scores•AFP/Getty Images
A score of 57 for someone who has 84 fifty-plus scores – 28 of them hundreds – is small fry in the grand scheme of things. But Joe Root’s knock in England’s second innings of the first Test against New Zealand carried something more. A sense he is starting to fit in under the new regime.That might sound a little like heresy when talking about one of only two Englishman to pass ten thousand Test runs, second only to Sir Alastair Cook by 1,772 on the all-time run-scorer’s list, with time on his side to become No 1. Not to mention the fact that he’s averaging 50.68 since Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes took charge of the Test side at the start of last summer, after Root had stepped down as captain.But the 19 innings so far have been one of rediscovery. While the team has gone from strength to strength, a tenth win in 11 matches coming in Mount Maunganui, Root has lost his sense of equilibrium out in the middle. It began midway through the 2022 season, averaging 11.50 in the home series against South Africa, then just 25 on batting-friendly surfaces in Pakistan.Related
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It was in Pakistan that his career average dropped below 50 after moving it back to that figure – and beyond – with a stellar 2021. His McCullum-Stokes average is only as high as it is thanks to scores of 115 not out, 176, 86 not out and 142 not out in his first eight innings under their watch. That patch, he explains, came about through liberation from soul-crushing leadership duties.”I think if I’m being brutally honest with all, there was the initial relief of coming out of the captaincy,” Root explained. “Now I’m just trying to find out what my role is within this team.”It sounds silly having the experience I have, but you want to be involved and want to be a part of it. You want to heavily contribute, and I felt like I’ve not been able to do that the last few Test matches.”It’s nice in a small way to have a little bit in that second innings – runs wise and performance wise. I felt like I found a really good tempo in how I wanted to bat. I didn’t feel like I was in fifth gear, I felt like I was playing quite reserved in some respects but still scoring very quickly and I think that’s the beauty of the nature of this team. Because we can bounce off each other and already in a short space of time, some good relationships have been developed in that batting group and it’s leading to some wonderful results.”Tempo is the right word, here. The knock on day three at the Bay Oval came at a strike rate of 91.93, as England looked to take the game into the twilight period when they would get a second crack at New Zealand’s top order. Time rather than runs was the main focus, allowing Root to play his more natural game. Stuart Broad, who removed four of the top order that evening to leave New Zealand 28 for 5 after England eventually set them a target of 394, put it best: “Rooty found that ODI rhythm”.This is not so much a crisis of confidence or identity, but getting swept up in the wave of attacking batsmanship rather than riding it. The strength of the tides over the last nine months has evidently been too great to resist.”I’ve always bounced off the guys at the other end and tried to play what’s right in front of me. In the recent past it’s a case of … the rhythms of the game, I’ve maybe got a bit caught up in it. But I’m not too far away from what’s given me success.”I didn’t feel I tried to force it second innings and when I’m playing well that’s one of my strengths: I can score freely and I can rotate the strike. As soon as there are sweepers out, a deep point, I can drop it and get off strike, keep the scoreboard moving. I’ve not performed for a little while, so I had bit between my teeth second innings and it’s given me a little sharpener, a kick up the backside, that this is how I need to play my cricket. How I can be consistently useful in this group.”Is he overthinking all this? Talk of working out a format he has more or less cracked feels like he is. It does feel like he is workshopping a new sound when the classics still have their pull amid the techno blaring around him.He insists he’s not, and you will have to take that at face value. He has always been a batting purist rather than an obsessive, grooving in the nets until he feels comfortable rather than drained. “I’ve not gone full Matt Fitzpatrick on it,” he countered when asked if this professional introspection has involved any note taking. Fitzpatrick, a 28-year-old English golfer who won the 2022 US Open, has recorded every shot he has taken since the age of 15.And yet, there is a new club in Root’s bag that has become a lightning rod for what is perceived as unnecessary tinkering to a seemingly flawless square-on, high-elbowed approach. The now infamous square-on, reverse lap over the slips first got an airing in 2021 against Mohammed Siraj, but has been brought out regularly over the last year under Stokes where freedom of expression is encouraged.Tim Southee and Neil Wagner were on the receiving end last summer, and he used it during his recent ILT20 stint with Dubai Capitals. It looked in good order during the warm-up match, lifting Jarrod McKay over the fence in Hamilton on his way to a tidy 77.It also worked in the first innings at Mount Maunganui, Wagner again on the receiving end for four which took Root to 13. Alas, six balls later, an attempt to repeat the trick was caught well by Daryl Mitchell at second slip.Speaking to Wisden Cricket Monthly, he explained the rationale behind the “minimal risk” shot as a counter to a bowler operating on “sixth stump to a 7-2 off-side field”. The vacancy down at third man also increased its value, which was presumably the rationale behind the reverse sweep off Michael Bracewell that brought about his dismissal in the second innings. That was arguably much worse than his downfall in the first given it came at the start of the last over before the first break on day three.”Sometimes you get a good ball,” he joked. “In the book it’s caught first slip, isn’t it?””It was calculated: it was to get them to bowl both sides of the wicket, change their plans and in that middle session, force the game. You take calculated risks. I’ve got where I’ve got to by trusting my gut. It just didn’t quite work out: I just sort of middled the edge of it.”So, will he pack it away? No chance.”It’s not going to stop me playing it. Maybe just be smarter about playing it, having played it once, maybe look at my movements … because he bowled it wider. You have to give the bowler credit in some respects. But yeah, it’s now part of my Test game and I’ll continue to utilise it when it’s the right time.”
Everything you need to know about Ryan Flamingo's salary details playing for PSV
Dutch defender Ryan Flamingo began his senior career with Sassuolo in Italy, but due to limited opportunities, he was loaned out to Vitesse and later Utrecht. In 2024, he made a permanent move back to the Netherlands, joining PSV in the Eredivisie.
The young Dutchman has settled in well, adapting quickly to life at a top club like PSV. Flamingo is now a regular starter and has shown significant promise in the Dutch side.
His current contract with PSV runs until 2029, and while he may not be among the top earners, he is still well-compensated for his contributions.
So, exactly how much does Flamingo earn playing in the Netherlands?
GOAL delved into the numbers with Capology and found out!
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Ryan Flamingo's wages at PSV in numbers
Under Flamingo's current five-year contract with PSV, he receives a weekly salary of €22,692, totaling an annual income of about €1.2 million.
Player
Nationality
Weekly wages in Euros
Annual wages in Euros
Ryan Flamingo
Dutch
€22,692
€1,180,000
AdvertisementAFPTop earners at PSV
Sergino Dest is the highest-paid player at PSV, with Ricardo Pepi in third place. Rick Karsdorp, Tyrell Malacia, and Luuk de Jong are in second, fourth, and fifth positions, respectively.
Player
Nationality
Weekly wages in Euros
Annual wages in Euros
Sergino Dest
American
€75,385
€3,920,000
Rick Karsdorp
Dutch
€56,731
€2,950,000
Ricardo Pepi
American
€45,192
€2,350,000
Tyrell Malacia
Dutch
€45,192
€2,350,000
Luuk de Jong
Dutch
€38,077
€1,980,000
Top earners in Eredivisie
Jordan Henderson, formerly of Liverpool, has the highest salary in the Eredivisie. Sergino Dest from PSV is next. Daniele Rugani, an Italian player, is third, with Ajax's Brian Brobbey and Steven Berghuis in fourth and fifth.
Player
Club
Weekly wages in Euros
Annual wages in Euros
Jordan Henderson
Ajax
€90,000
€4,680,000
Sergino Dest
PSV
€75,385
€3,920,000
Daniele Rugani
Ajax
€75,385
€3,920,000
Brian Brobbey
Ajax
€57,692
€3,000,000
Steven Berghuis
Ajax
€56,731
€2,950,000
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AFPHighest paid players in the world
Eredivisie player salaries are significant but lower than those of top global footballers, with none in the highest ranks.
The top five earners are in the Saudi Pro League, with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr having the highest salary.
Karim Benzema, formerly of Real Madrid, is second, followed by Riyad Mahrez, previously with Manchester City and now at Al-Ahli, in third.
Sadio Mane and Kalidou Koulibaly, both from Senegal, are in fourth and fifth places, respectively.
Premier League struggles Southampton have agreed a deal to sign an attacker with the same agent as Joe Aribo, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Southampton transfer news
Saturday’s 2-1 win over Ipswich Town at Portman Road will have been a huge relief to Ivan Juric and the Saints, as they ended their long wait for another win in the league. Southampton now have nine points to their name, but given they are 10 points from safety, there is still a lot of work to be done for them to have a chance of beating the drop.
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Southampton have already brought in four new players in this transfer window, with Joachim Kayi Sanda, Wellington, Rento Takaoka and Albert Gronbaek all arriving, but Juric may have his eye on one or two more additions before the window closes. One player who is on Southampton’s radar is Abakar Sylla from Strasbourg. It’s been reported that the Saints have made a formal offer to take Sylla on loan for the rest of the season.
The Premier League side have included no buy option in the offer, with it likely to be a straight loan deal until the end of the season, but there may be competition for Sylla’s signature, as Serie A side Lazio are also interested. Meanwhile, it’s also been claimed that the Saints are plotting a last-minute move to sign Louie Marsh from Sheffield United, but they face competition from Crystal Palace and Everton. The Blades are determined to keep hold of their young striker and instead send him out on loan for the remainder of the season.
Southampton agree deal to sign attacker with same agent as Aribo
While moves for Sylla and Marsh are up in the air as the deadline approaches, as reported by Romano, Southampton have agreed a deal to sign Victor Udoh from Royal Antwerp.
The 20-year-old joined the Belgian side in March 2023 and has played for their under-18s and the Young Reds before moving into the first team in January last year. Udo has caught the eye with his performances and is now closing in on a move to St. Mary’s Stadium, as the transfer is at the advanced stage.
Udoh is firmly in Royal Antwerp’s first-team plans but has yet to start a league game this season, with all 12 of his appearances coming from the bench. However, he has failed to make the last few matchday squads, and that could possibly be because a transfer was on the cards. Udo, who is a left-winger by trade but can also play as a centre-forward, highlighting his versatility, is represented by Elite Project Group Limited, the same agency that also represents Joe Aribo of Southampton.
Apps
19
Goals
0
Assists
1
Udoh has yet to get on the scoresheet for Royal Antwerp but does have 12 goals to his name for Young Reds. The attacker is still very raw and while he may not be able to make a big impact between now and the end of the season, he could be a player that develops into a real threat for the Saints.
He will join a side that already has the likes of Tyler Dibling and Kamaldeen Sulemana in the wide areas, but Udoh could be a long-term replacement for Dibling, who may leave the club at the end of the campaign.
Having already endured a busy month on the transfer front, Aston Villa could now reportedly walk away from a deal to sign a £25m-rated central defender given Unai Emery’s latest verdict on the matter.
Aston Villa transfer news
The Villans have already welcomed reinforcements at both ends of the pitch in the form of Donyell Malen and Andres Garcia, who will provide competition for the likes of Leon Bailey and Matty Cash down the right-hand side.
Speaking to the official club website, Garcia expressed his delight over putting pen to paper, saying: “I think it’s the dream that every footballer has, and it’s a huge step for me which I’m facing with excitement and, above all, with lots of respect towards the club.
“I would say that, (with) the qualities I have as a footballer, the traits, I think the Premier League is the ideal league for the way I play.
“To be able to achieve this at only 21-years-old, it’s a really proud moment for me, as well as a challenge, and to be able to learn from the players that are here in the club is going to be really good for me, and a big step.
“There are players here with great careers, with lots of quality. It’s a challenge for me, but I’m excited to face it. For me, it’s a tremendous honour to be able to defend these colours, and I’m looking forward to the moment to be able to do that.”
But Villa’s impressive business so far hasn’t stopped further reports from coming thick and fast. Even after already splashing out, a number of further names have been linked to Villa Park.
Aston Villa battling to sign "skilful" Bade alternative to replace Carlos
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The right-back could be the final defender through the door if one recent report is to be believed however. According to reports in Spain as relayed by Sport Witness, Aston Villa could now walk away from a deal to sign Loic Bade with Emery “not obsessed” about the Frenchman and willing to turn his attention elsewhere.
The news arrives amid Sevilla’s reported €30m (£25m) asking price that those in the Midlands are currently unwilling to match.
"Crazy" Bade is worth the money
Whilst Aston Villa must be careful on the profit and sustainability front, the recent departure of Diego Carlos should have made room for someone of Bade’s calibre to arrive. Still just 24 years old, the Frenchman is about to reach the peak of his powers and there’s every reason why he’s found himself at the centre of praise from the likes of Ben Mattinson.
The analyst described Bade’s ball manipulation as “crazy” during the summer after praising a “colossus performance” which those at Villa Park would become familiar with if the Villans made their move this month, given he’s one of Sevilla’s highest rated players this season, starting 15 top flight matches.
As things stand, however, Bade remains a Sevilla star and Sevilla star only as Aston Villa reportedly prepare to walk away from any deal this month.
Nottingham Forest have made new contact over a move for a Brazilian defender in 2025, according to a report.
Nottingham Forest eyeing January signings to help push for Europe
The Reds are flying high in the Premier League under Nuno Espirito Santo, recently sealing a sixth straight top flight victory with a 3-0 win at Wolves.
Sitting comfortably inside the Champions League places on 40 points with 18 games remaining, the club may have a serious eye on a European qualification spot.
Something that may help Forest in their push to achieve that could be to bolster their squad during the January transfer window, however, Espirito Santo doesn’t want the month to become a distraction for his squad. Speaking recently about the winter market, the Forest boss said:
“Staying focused is the most important and the only thing that is really basic for us; that we don’t get distracted by the transfer window. We need the players that are here to stay focused, commit themselves and work hard, and let things happen naturally.”
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Jan 9, 2025
There have been players linked with moves to the City Ground, though, including Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz, with Forest and owner Evangelos Marinakis said to have made an enquiry to bring the former Aston Villa player back to England. Alongside Luiz, Nottingham Forest are said to be ready to make an offer to sign Baris Alper Yilmaz from Galatasaray.
Fluminense gem Kaua Elias is also thought to be on Forest’s radar, and now, a move for another Brazilian could be back on following plenty of rumours of a transfer last year.
Nottingham Forest make new contact for Vitao
The player in question is Internacional defender Vitao. Reports last summer suggested that Forest were poised to hijack West Ham’s move to sign Vitao, however, a move to England failed to come to fruition.
Now, according to reports in Brazil, Nottingham Forest have made new contact with Vitao’s representatives to gauge the conditions of a possible transfer.
It is claimed that no official proposal has been presented by Forest at this moment in time. The 24-year-old is primarily a centre-back but can also turn out at right-back if required, as per Transfermarkt, so could offer Espirito Santo a versatile option.
Currently valued at a career-high €9m by Transfermarkt and sponsored by Adidas, Vitao has made plenty of senior appearances for his current employers, scoring three times.
Vitao’s club career
Appearances
Internacional
140
Shakhtar Donetsk
36
Palmeiras
1
He already has a taste of what it’s like to play in Europe during his time with Shakhtar Donetsk, and by the looks of things, a move to Forest is one to keep an eye on once more. Whether or not Forest firm up their contact with Vitao’s reps by making an offer to Internacional over the coming weeks remains to be seen.
O mistério sobre a presença de Bruno Alves no jogo entre Cruzeiro e Grêmio durou menos de 24 horas e o próprio zagueiro confirmou que está à disposição.
– VEJA A TABELA DA SÉRIE B
A dúvida surgiu por conta do treino na última quarta-feira, quando Bruno Alves sofreu uma pancada e precisou deixar o gramado mais cedo.
‘Estou apto, sim. Era um treinamento forte, como vem sendo sempre. O departamento médico já entrou com procedimento rápido, acelerou a recuperação, continuei o tratamento em casa durante a noite e a manhã e fez com que estivesse 100% para treinar’ – garantiu o zagueiro.
Com Bruno Alves e Geromel, Roger Machado terá a sua dupla titular na partida na Arena Independência e busca os três pontos para voltar a liderança do torneio nacional.
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Arsenal have confirmed that key defender Gabriel Magalhaes is set to undergo hamstring surgery and will miss the rest of the season.
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Gabriel injured against Fulham
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WHAT HAPPENED
Gabriel was forced off early in Arsenal's win over Fulham on Wednesday, and the Gunners' worst fears have now been confirmed. The defender requires surgery on a hamstring problem and will not feature again in the 2024-25 campaign. The news comes ahead of Arsenal's Champions League quarter-final tie with Real Madrid and will be a massive blow for Mikel Arteta.
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WHAT ARSENAL SAID
The club said in a statement: "Further to being substituted during our match against Fulham on Tuesday, we can confirm that Gabriel Magalhaes has sustained a hamstring injury which requires surgery. Gabi will undergo a surgical repair procedure to his hamstring in the coming days, and immediately begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme, with the aim to be ready for the start of next season. Everyone at the club will be fully focused on supporting Gabi to ensure he is back to full fitness as soon as possible."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Gabriel has been one of Arsenal’s most consistent performers this season, forming a rock-solid partnership with William Saliba at the heart of the defense. Despite struggling with knee injuries earlier in the campaign—missing games in October and December—he has started 28 of Arsenal’s 30 Premier League matches this season.
His influence has been pivotal in Arsenal’s defensive success, as the club currently holds the best defensive record in the league, conceding just 25 goals so far. Losing such an integral player at this stage of the season is a significant blow to the team’s ambitions in Europe.
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Gabriel’s absence adds to Arsenal’s growing list of defensive injuries, leaving Arteta with a selection headache ahead of a crucial run of fixtures. Riccardo Calafiori is already sidelined and is expected to remain out for several weeks after picking up an injury while on international duty with Italy last month. Takehiro Tomiyasu is not anticipated to return until next year following knee surgery in February. While Jurrien Timber, who only recently made his comeback after a long-term injury, was also forced off against Fulham, raising further concerns about Arsenal’s defensive depth.
Com a preparação finalizada para o jogo contra o Athletico, neste sábado na Arena da Baixada, o Flamengo divulgou a lista de atletas relacionados para o duelo válido pela terceira rodada do Brasileirão. O técnico Paulo Sousa, que não conta com oito atletas em recuperação, convocou 22 jogadores. A maior expectativa é pela estreia do zagueiro Pablo, que já esteve à disposição contra o Palmeiras, na quarta-feira, e, por questão de minutos, não entrou em campo.
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Os relacionados do Flamengo para enfrentar o Athletico, neste sábado, na Arena da Baixada.
São oito desfalques para Paulo Sousa: Rodrigo Caio, Gustavo Henrique, Fabrício Bruno, Ayrton Lucas, Matheuzinho, Matheus França, Vitinho e Bruno Henrique. #lanceFLA pic.twitter.com/0BnUaDgm6J
— Matheus Dantas (@matheusdantasfr) April 22, 2022
A delegação rubro-negra embarca às 16h rumo à Curitiba. Enfrentar o Athletico na Arena da Baixada é historicamente desafiador para o Flamengo, que, neste sábado, não terá Bruno Henrique, decisivo nas vitórias mais recentes do clube carioca diante do Furacão como visitante. Relembre as partidas clicando aqui!
Além de Bruno Henrique, Vitinho, Matheus França, Ayrton Lucas, Matheuzinho, Gustavo Henrique, Fabrício Bruno e Rodrigo Caio não estão à disposição.
Um provável Flamengo tem Hugo Souza (Santos); Arão, David Luiz e Filipe Luís; Isla, João Gomes, Thiago Maia e Lázaro; Everton Ribeiro, Arrascaeta e Gabigol.
Goleiros: Diego Alves, Hugo e Santos Laterais: Filipe Luís, Isla, Rodinei e Wesley Zagueiros: David Luiz, Léo Pereira e Pablo Volantes: Andreas Pereira, Daniel Cabral, João Gomes, Thiago Maia e Willian Arão Meias: Arrascaeta, Diego, Everton Ribeiro e Lázaro Atacantes: Gabi, Marinho e Pedro
Leeds United head coach Daniel Farke will surely be delighted with the position his team is in after 16 matches in the Championship so far this season.
Despite some bumps along the way, with five draws and two defeats, the West Yorkshire outfit are currently top of the division on goal difference, ahead of Sheffield United and Sunderland.
This comes after the Whites came out on top in a crazy game in Wales on Sunday. They went from 2-1 down at half-time to lead 3-2 against Swansea, before the hosts scored an equaliser in the 90th minute of the match.
Substitute Wilfried Gnonto then stepped up to score the winner, making it 4-3, in the 91st minute, as his shot squirmed under the goalkeeper to find the back of the net.
Farke may have wanted a calmer route to three points in Wales but it got the job done and the German boss must ensure that his side now remains consistent and maintains a place in the automatic promotion spots, in order to avoid the play-offs.
The former Norwich tactician could look to the January transfer window to bolster his squad, and one player the club could land an upgrade on is Joe Rothwell.
Joe Rothwell's performances this season
The English central midfielder was brought in on a season-long loan from Bournemouth during the summer transfer window to bolster the manager’s options in the middle of the park after Glen Kamara’s move to Rennes.
Rothwell, who helped Southampton to win promotion to the Premier League last season, came in as a depth option and has ended up being needed week-in-week-out after injuries to both Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev.
The 29-year-old dynamo has certainly not disgraced himself in midfield for Leeds, as he has helped the team to move to the top of the table whilst playing alongside Ao Tanaka.
However, the West Yorkshire outfit could, potentially, find another midfielder who can make a greater impact in and out of possession than the former Blackburn Rovers man.
24/25 Championship
Joe Rothwell
Appearances
16
Goals
0
Assists
1
Big chances created
1
Tackles + interceptions per game
1.0
Duel success rate
50%
Stats via Sofascore
As you can see in the table above, Rothwell has only been directly involved in one goal in 16 league games and rarely steps in to make interventions off the ball.
The experienced midfielder has provided a metronomic presence on the ball, completing 90% of his attempted passes, but Tanaka – for example – has completed 91% of his passes and made 3.5 tackles and interceptions combined per match.
Leeds could, therefore, use the January window to upgrade their depth and bring in an upgrade on Rothwell, amid a recent report linking the club with a swoop for a Championship star.
Leeds interested in Championship star
In a recent report from The Boot Room, it was claimed that Leeds are one of a number of clubs interested in a deal to sign Josh Brownhill from Burnley when the January transfer window opens for business.
His contract with the Clarets is due to expire at the end of the current season and this means that they could be forced to consider cashing in on him in January, as they would otherwise run the risk of him leaving for nothing in the summer.
This will not be an easy deal for the Whites to pull off, however, as it was reported that Premier League teams West Ham United, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Fulham are also eyeing up the English maestro.
Josh Brownhill
The Boot Room added that Torino, Lazio, and Fiorentina are also interested in the 28-year-old star and are prepared to offer him a contract, as they would be able to negotiate a pre-contract deal with him in January.
Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers are also keen on the former Bristol City star but it was claimed that they may not be able to compete with the wages that could be on offer from the other clubs in the race.
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It will not be easy, given the competition for his signature, but Leeds must, now, push to secure a deal to bring Brownhill to Elland Road, as an upgrade on Rothwell, in January.
Why Leeds should sign Josh Brownhill
Firstly, the English ace is a proven Championship performer who can come in and hit the ground running, without needing a period of adaptation, as he is currently playing in the division.
Brownhill is also a player who has the potential to make the step up to the Premier League. He produced a return of four goals and two assists in 23 starts in the top-flight as Burnley were relegated last term, which suggests that the quality is there for him to make an impact in the final third as part of a better team.
This means that he could come in as an ideal signing for a team that is aiming for promotion to the Premier League, with his experience at the top two levels.
His form this season for the Clarets also suggests that he could come in as an immediate upgrade on Rothwell in the middle of the park for Farke, by offering more in and out of possession.
24/25 Championship
Josh Brownhill
Joe Rothwell
Appearances
16
16
Goals
5
0
Big chances created
3
1
Tackles + interceptions per game
2.3
1.0
Duels won per game
3.5
1.3
Stats via Sofascore
As you can see in the table above, Brownhill has offered more to his team as a scorer and a creator of goals, whilst also doing more to help his team out of possession from a defensive perspective.
These statistics suggest that the Burnley star, who was once hailed as a “fabulous” player by pundit Lee Hendrie, would come in and provide more quality on and off the ball in comparison to the current Leeds man, which is why he would be an upgrade.
That is why Leeds should now swoop to sign the 28-year-old ace, who scored seven goals and provided eight assists in the 2022/23 Championship season, when the January transfer window opens for business.
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