Celtic: Hoops set to miss out on Feeney

Aston Villa appear to have won the race for Fleetwood Town defender and reported Celtic target Josh Feeney, according to Birmingham Live.

The Lowdown: Celtic links

Feeney, England’s Under-16 captain, has been a man in demand in recent months.

Celtic, along with Villa, Leeds United Leicester City and Wolves were all credited with an interest in the centre-back last month.

Feeney, who stands at 6 foot 3, is yet to make a senior appearance for Fleetwood but appears to be on the move this summer.

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The Latest: Villa visit

According to Birmingham Live, Villa is Feeney’s preferred destination despite being poised to move to Manchester United.

He visited Villa’s Bodymoor Heath training facility on Thursday which left Feeney’s representatives impressed.

It now seems as if a move to the Midlands is on the cards ahead of an Old Trafford switch.

The Verdict: Could have been a Hjelde replacement?

Leeds United have been linked with a move for Hoops teenager Leo Hjelde in recent days, so Feeney could well have been an ideal replacement for the Norwegian.

Hjelde, who has 12 months remaining on his Parkhead deal, was tipped as ‘the next Virgil van Dijk’ by former Ross County manager John Hughes last season.

It seems as if Celtic could lose him, so adding Feeney may have been perfect – the amount of interest the Englishman has attracted suggests he too is quite the prospect.

It doesn’t look as if a move to Scotland will materialise, though, and Aston Villa may well have got themselves a future star in Feeney.

In other news: Hoops keen on international winger, find out more here. 

فيديو | الزمالك يتعادل مع فاركو سلبيًا ويتصدر ترتيب الدوري

انتهت مباراة الزمالك وفاركو، التي أقيمت اليوم الثلاثاء، ضمن منافسات بطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز، بالتعادل السلبي، بين الفريقين.

الزمالك واجه فاركو، في إطار منافسات الجولة 14 من عمر مسابقة الدوري، وذلك على ملعب استاد القاهرة الدولي.

ولم ينجح أي من الفريقين في تحقيق الفوز وخطف الثلاث نقاط، رغم المحاولات العديدة خلال مجريات اللقاء.

وبهذا التعادل، يتصدر الزمالك ترتيب جدول الدوري المصري الممتاز برصيد 32 نقطة، بينما يتواجد فاركو في المركز الثامن بـ18 نقطة.

طالع | ترتيب الدوري المصري بعد تعادل الزمالك مع فاركو

تفاصيل المباراة

الشوط الأول

الحكم محمد عادل يطلق صافرة بداية المباراة 

د7: تسديدة قوية من شكري نجيب مهاجم فاركو بعد تمريره بينيه رائعة من أحمد مودي ولكن أعلي مرمي أبو جبل.

د15: مرور ربع ساعة من المباراة ومازال التعادل السلبي مسيطر علي مجريات اللقاء.

د16: أول فرصة للزمالك عن طريق سيد عبد الله بتصويبة من علي حدود منطقة الجزاء ولكن محمد صبحي يتألق ويخرج الكرة إلي ركينة.

د30: نصف ساعة والتعادل السلبي مسيطر علي أحداث المباراة.

د34: بطاقة صفراء علي لاعب فاركو كينجسلي سوكاري بعد تدخل قوي علي أحمد سيد زيزو.

د40: مراوغة من سيد عبد الله من الجانب الأيسر ويسدد كرة رائعة ولكن تمر بجانب مرمي محمد صبحي حارس فاركو.

د45: دقيقتين وقت بدل ضائع.

نهاية الشوط الأول بين الزمالك وفاركو بالتعادل السلبي.

بداية الشوط الثاني

تغييرين للزمالك دخول أحمد فتوح وإمام عاشور وخروج محمد عبد الشافي وإسلام جابر.

د52: أحمد شريف مهاجم فاركو يهدر فرصة هدف محقق من انفراد تام بمحمد أبو جبل حارس الزمالك بعد خطأ من أحمد فتوح في ابعاد الكرة  فرصة فاركو الخطيرة أمام الزمالك

د59: تغيير ثالث للزمالك | دخول شيكابالا وخروج سيد عبد الله.

د73: ضغط من الزمالك في الدقائق الحالية لمحاولة تسجيل الهدف.

د74: تغيير رابع للزمالك | دخول سيف الجزيري وخروج يوسف أوباما.

د78: شيكابالا يلعب وان تو مع إمام عاشور في الجانب الأيسر، ويرسل عرضية رائعة إلي داخل منطقة الجزاء تصل إلي رأس محمود علاء الذي يسدده ولكن تصل إلي يد محمد صبحي دون خطورة.

80 دقيقة من عمر المباراة ومازال التعادل السلبي مسيطر علي مجريات اللقاء.

د81: بطاقة صفراء لـ محمود علاء بعد تدخل بالكوع علي أحمد الصغيري لاعب فاركو.

د86: تغيير خامس وأخير للزمالك | دخول حازم إمام وخروج حمزة المثلوثي.

د92: 6 دقائق وقت بدل ضائع.

د93: اشتباكات بين لاعبي الفريقين في وسط الملعب، بعدما قام عبد الله بكري مدافع فاركو بإهدار الوقت.

الحكم يشهر بطاقة صفراء لـ إمام عاشور لاعب الزمالك وعبد الله بكري لاعب فاركو بسبب الاشباكات بين اللاعبين في الدقيقة 93. مشادة لاعبي الزمالك وفاركو

د94: مطالبات من لاعبي الزمالك بركلة جزاء بعد دفعة لـ إمام عاشور من عبد الله بكري داخل منطقة الجزاء ولكن الحكم لم يحتسب شئ.

نهاية المباراة بالتعادل السلبي بين الزمالك وفاركو.

Tricordiano demite Edinho após duas derrotas no Campeonato Mineiro

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A passagem do técnico Edinho pelo Tricordiano durou apenas duas partidas. Na noite desta terça-feira o clube mineiro confirmou no Twitter a saída do treinador depois da derrota para o Cruzeiro por 2 a 1, no último domingo no estádio do Mineirão. Antes, o Galo de Três Corações havia perdido para o Uberlândia por 1 a 0, na estreia do Campeonato Mineiro.

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Contratado no fim do ano passado para comandar o Tricordiano, Edinho era a terceira geração dos “Nascimentos” na cidade, já que além de Pelé ter nascido no local, o avô Dondinho defendeu o Atlético de Três Corações nos anos 1930.

Além do Tricordiano, o técnico já comandou Mogi Mirim e Água Santa, mas nos três clubes teve passagem curta. Foram dois jogos no time mineiro, quatro no Mogi e somente novem no Água.

Através de nota, o presidente Gustavo Vinagre explicou a saída e agradeceu Edinho pelo período em que esteve à frente do clube. Leia na íntegra:

Bom dia,
Conforme anunciamos ontem pela noite, através das nossas redes sociais, a demissão do nosso ex-técnico Edinho, venho por meio desta carta agradecer ao profissional que durante estes três meses e meio de trabalho em nosso clube demonstrou total dedicação em busca do nosso objetivo no Campeonato Mineiro 2017.

Infelizmente ao longo deste período tivemos algumas situações em que a filosofia de trabalho do treinador não estava de acordo com a da nossa diretoria, sem julgamentos de quem esteja certo ou errado, apenas discordância nos métodos apresentados, o que é bastante comum no meio do futebol.

É notório que os resultados negativos na pré-temporada e no início do Estadual dificultaram ainda mais a permanência do técnico no cargo, mas a rescisão de contrato não se justifica apenas pelas derrotas nos placares finais das partidas em que ele comandou o nosso elenco. Valorizamos a apresentação honrosa e guerreira, realizada no último domingo no Mineirão, contra o Cruzeiro, mas isso não foi o bastante para que déssemos sequência nessa parceria.

Lamentamos ter que romper o trabalho e o planejamento proposto desde o final do ano passado, mas diante do calendário do Campeonato Mineiro e do formato curto de disputa, não temos tempo a perder em busca dos pontos que precisamos para manter o Tricordiano na elite do futebol de Minas Gerais.
Por acreditar que será melhor uma mudança na comissão técnica, para o ambiente e novo estilo de jogo, em breve anunciaremos o novo comandante para os nove jogos finais do Estadual!

Obrigado Edinho, obrigado Rei Pelé, pelo carinho e dedicação durante este curto, porém especial e inesquecível período. Sabemos que a torcida pelo sucesso do nosso clube será eterno, como a nossa idolatria pela família Arantes do Nascimento!

Torcida do Galo Furioso, contamos com vocês para o restante do Mineiro! Pra cima Galo!

Um abraço,
Gustavo Vinagre

Leeds set for several imminent signings

Leeds United are reportedly close to making a number of signings in the coming weeks, one of which will see Jack Harrison join permanently on July 1.

The Lowdown: New signings expected

The Whites were superb in their first season back in the Premier League, finishing ninth in the table and proving to be one of the most entertaining teams in the country.

Marcelo Bielsa’s side cannot afford to rest on their laurels, however, with new players needed to help keep their current momentum going.

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The Latest: Key transfer update emerges

According to Football Insider, Leeds will ‘announce multiple new signings’ as early as next week, in what represents an exciting update.

Harrison will join permanently from Manchester City in 7 days time, having spent three years on loan at Elland Road, while a number of Under-18 and Under-23 hopefuls will also come in.

Talks to bring young pair Amari Miller and Darryl Ombang to Thorp Arch are described as ‘advanced’.

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The Verdict: Harrison the main bonus

Retaining Harrison’s services for the future is a huge positive for Leeds, with the winger such an important player during Bielsa’s time at the club.

The 24-year-old has scored 18 goals and registered 20 assists in 128 appearances for the Whites and he was his side’s joint-second top scorer in the league last season, netting eight times – Patrick Bamford would cut a very isolated figure on the Whites’ goalscoring charts without Harrison.

The Citizens starlet can continue to thrive out wide in Yorkshire, with Raphinha hopefully staying put and wreaking havoc on the opposite flank, and the capture of some young talents for the academy sides is also very promising.

In other news, Noel Whelan has dropped an interesting verdict on one potential Leeds target. Find out who it is here.

A grande chance: jovens e reservas tentam mostrar valor no Flamengo

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É hora de mostrar serviço. Reforçado com o goleiro Alex Muralha e o meia-atacante Everton, o time reserva do Flamengo enfrenta o América-MG na noite desta quinta-feira, às 21h30, no Estádio Bezerrão, em Brasília, pela Primeira Liga. Se vencer, o Rubro-Negro avança às quartas de final do torneio. A partida é uma ótima oportunidade para os suplentes ganharem ainda mais a confiança do técnico Zé Ricardo.

O atacante Orlando Berrío, por exemplo, deve ser titular pela primeira vez no Flamengo. Ele entrou no decorrer de duas partidas pelo Rubro-Negro, com um gol e uma assistência. O colombiano vem atuando pela ponta direita, onde se sente mais à vontade, mas ainda não teve uma boa atuação, apesar de ter deixado sua marca.

Na defesa, o zagueiro Donatti volta ao time. Ele ainda não conseguiu deixar uma boa impressão no Flamengo e nem sequer vem ficando no banco de reservas no Campeonato Carioca. Isso por causa do limite de apenas sete jogadores entre os suplentes na competição. Geralmente, o defensor argentino é até relacionado para os jogos do Estadual, mas não fica entre as opções para o decorrer dos duelos.

Zé Ricardo também relacionou alguns jovens para esta partida, inclusive garotos da equipe sub-20. Entre eles estão dois atacantes,Loran e Lucas Silva. A tendência é que eles tenham oportunidades durante o jogo.

RENÊ ESTREIA PELO FLAMENGO

Contratado junto ao Sport para suprir a ausência de Jorge, o lateral-esquerdo Renê vai estrear oficialmente pelo Flamengo nesta quinta-feira. O jogador de 24 anos vinha se destacando pelo clube pernambucano nas últimas temporadas, principalmente pela forte vocação ofensiva.

Renê assinou vínculo de quatro anos com o Rubro-Negro e vai disputar posição com o peruano Miguel Trauco, que tem um bom início de temporada até aqui, com quatro assistências e um gol.

O jovem lateral-esquerdo Moraes ficará no banco contra o Sport. O garoto tem apenas 19 anos e disputou a Copinha neste ano. Ele era reserva naquele time e substituiu Michael, que se lesionou durante o torneio.

Moraes vem sendo observado pelo técnico Zé Ricardo em alguns treinos no Ninho do Urubu. Ele é visto como um jogador de muito potencial.

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Chris Tremlett interview

After an intense winter in Rod Marsh’s newly formed England Academy down under, Chris Tremlett has returned fitter, stronger and quicker for the 2002 season.

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After an intense winter in Rod Marsh’s newly formed England Academy down under, Chris Tremlett has returned fitter, stronger and quicker for the 2002 season.It will be a test of the 20-year-old progress, having made a significant impression in Hampshire’s promotion to County Championship Division One with 20 wickets in his seven first-class matches.With a season in the Academy under his belt, Tremlett believes this is going to be a big season, not only for Hampshire, but also for him personally. “I learnt a lot during the winter and feel a lot fitter. And I believe my bowling has come on as well.”My action has improved. I am now bowling in a straighter line, closer to the stumps and with a bit more pace. I am hoping that with me probably being one of the quicker bowlers, I can command and maintain my place in the side.”With the new signings in the batting department, young Tremlett considers there will be plenty of competition, but is hopeful there will be plenty of opportunities for him. “I obviously want to get into the first team, play well, keep my place and get as many wickets as I can.”It is a big season for me. It will be a lot harder in Division One but we can push for the top spot. The lads are certainly up for it, I have noticed that since I have been back.It is not only in the first-class game but also in the limited-overs matches, where he performed well and with plaudits from television experts and many a supporter, where Tremlett is looking to excel.”I did well in the one-day games as well, so I hope to further myself there too.”His Academy excursions in Australia, which he describes as “very intense” were valuable to Tremlett’s learning. “It was pretty much mostly hard work, with training and weight training every day. But I also learnt about other things apart from cricket – lifestyle changes and patterns.”I was able to learn more about myself and this, I hope, can hold me in good stead for the season.”The National Academy have broken up now, with no matches scheduled for the coming year but the 2002-2003 `students’ will be announced earlier and Tremlett wanted to be a part of it again.”I was one of the youngest players out there. Rod Marsh is coming over this summer and will be keeping a close eye on the Academy lads. But I am keen to return, to work further on my body and get even more stronger and fitter.”

Dorival aposta em Bruno Henrique e deixa dúvida na defesa do Santos

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O técnico Dorival Júnior escolheu Bruno Henrique para entrar no ataque do Santos diante do Botafogo-SP, no sábado, às 17h30, na Vila Belmiro. De acordo com o treino desta sexta-feira, fechado à imprensa, o atacante vai atuar pelo lado direito do ataque.

Ele deverá herdar a vaga de Vitor Bueno, que substitui Lucas Lima, lesionado, na armação das jogadas.

Confirmada a escolha, Bruno Henrique terá vencido a concorrência de Thiago Ribeiro e Arthur Gomes. O primeiro entrou na partida contra o Ituano assim que Léo Cittadini, então substituto de Lucas Lima, foi substituído por lesão.

Tanto Thiago Ribeiro, como Arthur Gomes, têm quatro jogos na temporada cada, um a mais que Bruno Henrique, comprado por R$ 14 milhões do Wolfsburg, da Alemanha.

O novo camisa 27 havia entrado apenas no fim das partidas, quando o placar era adverso para o Peixe. Esta deverá ser sua estreia como titular do time de Dorival Júnior.

Na defesa, Lucas Veríssimo e Cleber continuam disputando posição. Ambos foram testados como titulares, mas não há confirmação de quem joga. Cleber foi desfalque contra o Ituano pois estava suspenso por expulsão.

O Peixe deve ir a campo com: Vladimir; Victor Ferraz, Cleber (Lucas Veríssimo), Yuri e Zeca; Leandro Donizete, Thiago Maia e Vitor Bueno; Bruno Henrique, Copete e Ricardo Oliveira.

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حقائق في فوز مانشستر سيتي على ريال مدريد.. بنزيما يحقق 3 إنجازات ورقمان سلبيان للملكي

نجح فريق مانشستر سيتي في تحقيق فوزًا مهمًا على ريال مدريد، بنصف نهائي بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا.

مانشستر سيتي اكتسح ريال مدريد بنتيجة 4-3 مساء الثلاثاء على ملعب “الاتحاد”، ضمن لقاءات نصف نهائي دوري أبطال أوروبا. شاهد اهداف مباراة مانشستر سيتي وريال مدريد

السكاي بلو أصبح لديه فرصة للوصول إلى نهائي دوري أبطال أوروبا، قبل مباراة الإياب، والتي تُقام الأسبوع القادم على ملعب “سانتياجو برنابيو”.

مواجهة مانشستر سيتي وريال مدريد كانت جنونية، وشهدت العديد من الأرقام القياسية ويرصدها “بطولات” في السطور التالية.. حقائق في فوز مانشستر سيتي على ريال مدريد

– توني كروس شارك للمرة الخامسة عشر بنصف نهائي دوري أبطال أوروبا، كأكثر ثانٍ لاعب ألماني يشارك في نصف نهائي الأبطال، بـ15 مباراة، متساويًا مع مواطنه توماس مولر صانع ألعاب بايرن ميونخ.

– كريم بنزيما خاض المباراة رقم 600 له مع ريال مدريد بمُختلف المسابقات، ليُصبح ثامن لاعب يصل إلى هذا الإنجاز التاريخي في تاريخ النادي الملكي، وأول لاعب غير إسباني يحقق ذلك الإنجاز.

– بنزيما بعد “الهاتريك” في تشيلسي وهدفيه في مانشستر سيتي، أصبح أول لاعب في تاريخ في دوري أبطال يسجل ما يصل إلى 5 أهداف خارج أرضه في مراحل خروج مرحلة المغلوب ضد نادٍ من نفس الدوري في موسم واحد.

– بنزيما بات ثالث لاعب فرنسي يسجل أكثر من 40 هدفًا في جميع المسابقات لنادٍ واحد بالدوريات الخمس الكبرى، بعد ستفيان جيفارش في موسم 1996/1997، وكيليان مبابي 2020/2021.

– ريال مدريد تلقى هدفين في أول 11 دقيقة لأول مرة في تاريخه بدوري أبطال أوروبا.

اقرأ أيضًا – برناردو سيلفا: حظنا كان سيئًا أمام ريال مدريد.. وحصلوا على ركلة جزاء من العدم

– مباراة مانشستر سيتي وريال مدريد والتي شهدت 7 أهداف، هي أعلى مباراة تشهد تسجيل هذا العدد من الأهداف في تاريخ المسابقة بنصف النهائي بعد فوز أياكس على بايرن ميونخ 5-2 (1995) وهزيمة روما من ليفربول 5-2 (2018).

– النادي الملكي تلقى ثالث خسارة له من ضد مانشستر سيتي في آخر 3 لقاءات بينهما بدوري الأبطال، والسيتي هو أول فريق إنجليزي يُحقق ذلك، إذ لم يتمكن أي فريق إنجليزي من الفوز بأكثر من مباراتين إجمالًا ضد ريال مدريد في البطولة القارية.

– مانشستر سيتي فاز 3 مرات متتالية لأول مرة في تاريخه على ريال مدريد، كما حقق بيب جوارديولا الانتصار رقم 12 له ضد النادي الملكي، كأكثر نادٍ حقق عليه انتصارات في مسيرته، بعد آرسنال وبيرنلي.

– هدف كيفين دي بروين الذي جاء بعد 93 ثانية، هو أسرع هدف يسجله مانشستر سيتي في تاريخه بدوري أبطال أوروبا.

– فيل فودين أصبح أول لاعب إنجليزي عمره 21 عامًا أو أقل يسجل 9 أهدافًا في دوري أبطال أوروبا.

– فينيسيوس جونيور في مباراة اليوم سجل لأول في مسيرته هدفًا بنصف نهائي دوري الأبطال.

MLS Expansion Could Benefit from Surge in US Sports Betting

Major League Soccer is at a pivotal point in its history with plans to expand the format from 28 teams to 30 by 2023. Austin FC were the latest team to enter the fold in the 2021 season, with Charlotte FC scheduled to join in 2022 and St Louis City SC confirmed for 2023.

This comes at a time when the league has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity and is attracting attention outside of the USA. This is due to an increase in the quality on the pitch and some key names getting involved behind the scenes including former player David Beckham, who is a part-owner of Inter Miami FC; and actor Matthew McConaughey, who is an investor at Austin FC. The continued arrival of well-known players from Europe such as Gonzalo Higuain has also helped to maintain global attention on the league.

Transfers & Coaching Speculation

With new expansion teams comes new players and coaches. Charlotte FC have already recruited former Racing Santander midfielder Sergio Ruiz, who became the club’s first-ever signing;Âand Premier League-winning full-back Christian Fuchs, who has left Leicester City. There has been no news on who will coach the team, but rumours should start circulating in the second half of 2021 when the recruitment process begins.

Best Mobile Apps to Bet on the MLS

With so many US states now offering legal sports betting, punters will be looking for the best places to wager on US soccer in their region. The best way to bet is via mobile applications and there are plenty to choose from.

For a great choice of betting options delivered on a reliable platform, US bettors might want to consider establish European brands such as Unibet. They are a highly-rated company that operates in many countries worldwide and offer great bonuses to new customers. Features such as a generous welcome bonus and an easy-to-use website and app according to WSN.com make them a popular option.

Another well-known name with over 100 years of history is William Hill. This famous UK bookmaker is already a big name in US betting and brings a weight of experience to sports wagering. Despite their heritage, they are a modern and forward-thinking company with a smart app that offers smooth navigation between sports markets.

US Punters who prefer to wager with household names from closer to home might be impressed by the DraftKings SportsbookÂapp. The fantasy sports specialists have made a big impression with their slick serviceÂsince moving into sports betting. Other familiar names include BetMGM, BetRivers and Borgata Sportsbook who all offer a wealth of mobile sport betting opportunities.

A Bright Future for US Soccer

The fanfare surrounding the inclusion of Austin FC, combined with the opening of three new stadiums shows that the appetite for US soccer has reached new heights, and sports betting is set to boost popularity and revenues even further. The MLS has been established for a quarter of a century and organisers are already looking ahead to the next 25 years.

To maintain growth, an improved media rights package will have to be agreed upon in 2022, as well as investment in youth academies and infrastructure. The expansion of sports betting will play a key role as wagering companies form closer links with the league and its teams.

Everton interested in Patrik Schick

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been linked with the Goodison Park exit door in the last few weeks and as a result, Everton have been touted with moves for a number of Europe’s top strikers.

Swiss forward Haris Seferovic could join Rafa Benitez at the Toffees but they’re now in the hunt for a more electrifying forward at Euro 2020.

What’s the word?

According to reports in Italy (via TEAMtalk), Everton are interested in signing Patrik Schick from Bayer Leverkusen this summer.

The Czech Republic striker enjoyed a fabulous European Championships and has also attracted the interest of Tottenham.

However, for any deal to be concluded, Benitez and Marcel Brands will have to part ways with a hefty sum of money.

Schick only just signed for Leverkusen a year ago and as a result, there is no pressure to sell.

That said, if they receive an offer of €40m (£34m) they might be willing to offload.

DCL running scared

If Everton bring Schick to Merseyside this summer then it could well send Calvert-Lewin running for the hills.

The England international found the net on 21 occasions last term and was provided with no competition for a central striking berth.

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However, the arrival of a new forward with similar qualities might have him sweating over his place in the team.

Of course, it would be foolish to dismiss Calvert-Lewin but his minutes could be reduced a little next season and most importantly, he might not have as many goal-scoring opportunities.

That’s because Schick is one of the most in-form strikers on the planet, enjoying a wonderful summer with Czech Republic.

His country reached the quarter-finals of the Euros before they were knocked out by Denmark.

Schick scored in that game which took his tally in the tournament to five which means he’s currently the joint top scorer in the competition alongside a certain Cristiano Ronaldo.

Therefore, it’s hardly a surprise that new Leverkusen boss Gerardo Seoane described the 25-year-old as a player with “incredible finishing qualities” just a matter of days ago.

He only found the net 13 times last term but as he approaches his prime years, Schick looks like a force to be reckoned with.

The forward scored a mind-boggling goal from the halfway line against Scotland during matchday one of the European Championships and at 6 foot 2, is a brutal presence for any defender.

Like Calvert-Lewin, he is capable of reigning supreme in the air. Last term, he won 2.3 aerial battles per game in the Bundesliga and then a whopping 3.8 duels per match in the Europa League.

Capable of brutally dominating a backline, he’d be an exceptional signing, one that could finally give Everton’s current star striker some competition for his shirt.

AND in other news, Everton make contact to sign “superb” 69-goal colossus, he’s perfect for the Toffees…

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