South America – Sport Witness http://sportwitness.co.uk Sun, 19 Nov 2023 12:06:55 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.15 Crystal Palace ready to make $15m move for forward – Interest not dying down http://sportwitness.co.uk/crystal-palace-ready-make-15m-move-forward-interest-not-dying/ http://sportwitness.co.uk/crystal-palace-ready-make-15m-move-forward-interest-not-dying/#respond Sat, 18 Nov 2023 16:16:43 +0000 http://sportwitness.co.uk/?p=448380 Crystal Palace are ready to make a $15m offer for River Plate rising star Pablo Solari, but that may not be enough to get a deal over the line. That’s according to journalist Miguel Hoffman, who has confirmed Crystal Palace’s interest on a recent appearance on Radio Continental. El Futbolero cover the journalist’s recent appearance

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Crystal Palace are ready to make a $15m offer for River Plate rising star Pablo Solari, but that may not be enough to get a deal over the line.

That’s according to journalist Miguel Hoffman, who has confirmed Crystal Palace’s interest on a recent appearance on Radio Continental.

El Futbolero cover the journalist’s recent appearance on the radio station to discuss Solari’s performances this season and a potential move to the Premier League.

The youngster has been one of the stars for River Plate this season, proving to be the driving force in the side despite only being a substitute.

Thos performances have not gone unnoticed, and several reports have indicated there is interest in the Premier League from Crystal Palace and West Ham.

Hoffman now confirms as much, stating that Palace are ‘interested in acquiring’ the services of the 22-year-old, who has 12 goals and 10 assists in 2023.

He confirmed that the Eagles would be willing to offer no less than $15m dollars for the player, but River Plate are looking for $25m, so there is a considerable distance between the two parties at this moment in time.

That $25m figure is below a $20m release clause that was mentioned earlier this year, so it seems Crystal Palace are looking to get a discount either way.

With them seemingly ready to make a move, though, Solari may be a name to keep an eye on in the coming weeks as we get closer to January.

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Liverpool to provide ‘fierce competition’ for signing – Player evaluates transfer options with ‘more attention’ http://sportwitness.co.uk/liverpool-provide-fierce-competition-signing-player-evaluates-transfer-options-attention/ http://sportwitness.co.uk/liverpool-provide-fierce-competition-signing-player-evaluates-transfer-options-attention/#respond Sat, 18 Nov 2023 10:16:18 +0000 http://sportwitness.co.uk/?p=448262 Liverpool have been credited with interest in Boca Juniors’ Valentín Barco. Operating as a left wing-back, winger and a left-back, he has managed a goal and four assists from 30 games this year. His form, profile and potential has seen him attract interest from a few European clubs. Calciomercato state Liverpool and Juventus are among

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Liverpool have been credited with interest in Boca Juniors’ Valentín Barco.

Operating as a left wing-back, winger and a left-back, he has managed a goal and four assists from 30 games this year. His form, profile and potential has seen him attract interest from a few European clubs.

Calciomercato state Liverpool and Juventus are among the clubs to have set their eyes on the 19-year-old.

The Argentina U20 international has a deal lasting until December 2024 and the report states he’s evaluating his options to make a big move to Europe.

It’s claimed the Serie A side are ‘ready to play their game’, despite the ‘fierce competition’ from Jürgen Klopp’s side and others.

Meanwhile, Tutto Juve state the Old Lady are one of the most interested teams in this transfer chase, and add that Liverpool are aware of Juventus’ desire to sign the youngster.

Earlier this month, Globo Esporte reported Liverpool were one of the clubs to have sent a scout to watch the Copa Libertadores final between Boca Juniors and Fluminense.

Along with Liverpool and Juventus, Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion are also keen on the versatile player.

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Wolves make contact for signing – Club willing to negotiate sale, ready to offer discount http://sportwitness.co.uk/wolves-make-contact-for-signing-club-willing-to-negotiate-sale-ready-to-offer-discount/ http://sportwitness.co.uk/wolves-make-contact-for-signing-club-willing-to-negotiate-sale-ready-to-offer-discount/#respond Sat, 18 Nov 2023 09:16:49 +0000 http://sportwitness.co.uk/?p=448267 Last month, we relayed news from Spain that Wolverhampton Wanderers are one of the Premier League sides to have targeted São Paulo’s Lucas Beraldo. The centre-back joined the Brazilian club’s academy in 2020 and made his way into their first team in May 2022. Beraldo has been a regular for the club this year, clocking up 3,869

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Last month, we relayed news from Spain that Wolverhampton Wanderers are one of the Premier League sides to have targeted São Paulo’s Lucas Beraldo.

The centre-back joined the Brazilian club’s academy in 2020 and made his way into their first team in May 2022.

Beraldo has been a regular for the club this year, clocking up 3,869 minutes from 44 games, and his displays have encouraged interest from European clubs, including Wolves.

Lance! state the 19-year-old has already received enquiries from the Premier League side and AS Monaco, but it’s not made clear if these two clubs have made contact with his camp, São Paulo or both.

The report states the defender has extended his contract until 2028 and it includes a €60m release clause.

They add the South American club have an ‘ambitious plan’ for him, and it’s to make him the most expensive Brazilian defender, surpassing the €12m fee they earned from Breno’s sale to Bayern Munich in 2007.

Despite the figure quoted in the clause, it’s claimed São Paulo are willing to negotiate his sale for around €20m.

Wolves have made contact to sign Beraldo, who ‘could leave’ the club. However, Lance! don’t categorically mention if São Paulo are ready to sell the youngster in January or next summer.

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“Would be his dream” – Liverpool star’s dad talks about possibility of Barcelona transfer http://sportwitness.co.uk/dream-liverpool-stars-dad-talks-possibility-barcelona-transfer/ http://sportwitness.co.uk/dream-liverpool-stars-dad-talks-possibility-barcelona-transfer/#respond Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:17:27 +0000 http://sportwitness.co.uk/?p=448240 There are many reasons why the father of Liverpool star Luis Diaz has been highlighted in the Colombian media this week. Following the kidnapping, Luis Manuel Diaz reunited with his son, watched the player lead a comeback against Brazil, and now even spoke to the local press about transfer rumours. Diaz’s dad was interviewed by

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There are many reasons why the father of Liverpool star Luis Diaz has been highlighted in the Colombian media this week.

Following the kidnapping, Luis Manuel Diaz reunited with his son, watched the player lead a comeback against Brazil, and now even spoke to the local press about transfer rumours.

Diaz’s dad was interviewed by Win Sports, and as covered by Noticias RCN, he was asked about the links between the Liverpool player and a move to Barcelona.

He had no problem claiming his son is a big admirer of FC Barcelona, and even detailed the chances of his move to the Camp Nou in the future.

“I truth is that I know very little about Barcelona at the moment. It is true that Luis is a loyal Barcelona fan and it would be his dream to go there. So far I would like to thank Porto and Liverpool for the way they welcomed him and received him,” said Luis Manuel Diaz.

“Luis is a player who finds it easy to win over because of the way he is, because of his humility, his work, his dedication, he is a very disciplined player, thank God. There would be no problem if Luis came to Barcelona because it is a top team and one of the best in the world.”

Colombia were losing to Brazil 1-0 last night when Luis Diaz scored two goals to seal a great comeback. While he celebrated, the cameras repeatedly showed his dad’s reaction in the stands.

The Cafeteros now have an away game against Paraguay to be played on Tuesday, and then Diaz will return to Liverpool, who visit Manchester City on the 25th of November.

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Club urged to ‘take advantage’ of player after rejecting Tottenham bid – Big performance earns him plaudits http://sportwitness.co.uk/club-urged-take-advantage-player-rejecting-tottenham-bid-big-performance-earns-plaudits/ http://sportwitness.co.uk/club-urged-take-advantage-player-rejecting-tottenham-bid-big-performance-earns-plaudits/#respond Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:16:25 +0000 http://sportwitness.co.uk/?p=448216 Club América need to ‘take advantage’ of defender Sebastián Cáceres in December, after already turning down a bid from Tottenham for him this month. That’s according to journalist Roberto Haz, who believes the Mexican side need to use the player’s rising status to their advantage after a star performance against world champions Argentina. Cáceres was

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Club América need to ‘take advantage’ of defender Sebastián Cáceres in December, after already turning down a bid from Tottenham for him this month.

That’s according to journalist Roberto Haz, who believes the Mexican side need to use the player’s rising status to their advantage after a star performance against world champions Argentina.

Cáceres was a key part of Uruguay’s 2-0 win over Argentina on Thursday, putting in a superb defensive display for Marcelo Bielsa’s side and keeping the likes of Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez quiet in the famous victory.

It was the latest impressive showing from the defender, who appears to be earning himself plaudits and admirers in Europe.

Tottenham are one of them, with reports over the last few months indicating that they are interested and one earlier this month even stating that they had seen a bid rejected for him.

The defender’s asking price is likely to be rising as his performances earn attention and Haz believes his club need to take advantage as other clubs potentially join Tottenham in the hunt.

Labelling the player as ‘the wall of Uruguay’, he made his feelings clear on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“Sebastián Cáceres had a great game against Argentina, he didn’t let Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, Lautaro Martínez and company pass him,” he said.

“América has to take advantage of the fact that in December there will be many offers for the Uruguayan.”

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‘Essential’ – Wolves player becoming ‘profitable’ in unexpected way after leaving old club through ‘back door’ http://sportwitness.co.uk/essential-wolves-player-becoming-profitable-unexpected-way-leaving-old-club-back-door/ http://sportwitness.co.uk/essential-wolves-player-becoming-profitable-unexpected-way-leaving-old-club-back-door/#respond Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:40:48 +0000 http://sportwitness.co.uk/?p=448185 When Wolverhampton Wanderers decided to throw €50m at Atlético Madrid for Matheus Cunha, a few eyebrows were raised. After all, the Brazilian had never managed to hit the ground running in Spain, and certainly hadn’t amazed everyone during his initial loan at the Molineux, but the club decided to pull the trigger regardless. They clearly

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When Wolverhampton Wanderers decided to throw €50m at Atlético Madrid for Matheus Cunha, a few eyebrows were raised.

After all, the Brazilian had never managed to hit the ground running in Spain, and certainly hadn’t amazed everyone during his initial loan at the Molineux, but the club decided to pull the trigger regardless.

They clearly saw something in the 24-year-old, and Estadio Deportivo have an article on his rise at Wolves and how he is now becoming ‘profitable’ for them without finding the back of the net regularly.

He has scored a total of four goals in 33 appearances for the Premier League club, but it’s through his dribbling that he has caused chaos against his opposition.

It’s pointed out that ‘it is rare that an attacking move by the club does not go through him’, and is one of the most complete dribblers in the Premier League, tied with the likes of Jérémy Doku and Eberechi Eze for the number of successfully completed dribbles.

His assists have also made him a big part of the team, and his defensive contribution cannot be overlooked, which is why everything he offers makes him ‘essential’.

After leaving Atlético Madrid ‘through the back door’, he has now found himself at Wolves, who will be glad to have paid the €50m.

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Tottenham player rated 1/10 by fans after dreadful performance with national team http://sportwitness.co.uk/tottenham-player-rated-1-10-fans-dreadful-performance-national-team/ http://sportwitness.co.uk/tottenham-player-rated-1-10-fans-dreadful-performance-national-team/#respond Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:16:40 +0000 http://sportwitness.co.uk/?p=448168 Manager Fernando Diniz may carry the main guilt for Brazil’s 2-1 loss to Colombia last night, but if there’s a player who’s getting nearly the same criticism, that’s Emerson Royal. The Tottenham Hotspur fullback really struggled in defence, and got big blame for such a poor performance for the five-time World Champions. As Globo Esporte

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Manager Fernando Diniz may carry the main guilt for Brazil’s 2-1 loss to Colombia last night, but if there’s a player who’s getting nearly the same criticism, that’s Emerson Royal.

The Tottenham Hotspur fullback really struggled in defence, and got big blame for such a poor performance for the five-time World Champions.

As Globo Esporte comes up with the ratings for Brazil players last night, they gave him 3.5 out of 10, which was the lowest in the team. The fans made it even worse, as they rated him 1 out of 10.

Royal’s biggest problem was defending Luis Diaz. Globo Esporte points the Tottenham player got ‘bent’ by the Liverpool star. He also failed in Colombia’s two goals, as he couldn’t stop the cross in the first, and didn’t go up for the header in the second.

As UOL writes about Brazil’s defensive system, they claim Fernando Diniz’s side do not have good fullbacks, and Royal is one of those to blame for that.

We now shall see whether the national team will keep the Tottenham player in the starting line-up, as Brazil face Argentina on Thursday.

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Club forced to give up on signing Nottingham Forest player – Cooper’s side didn’t want January transfer http://sportwitness.co.uk/club-forced-give-signing-nottingham-forest-player-coopers-side-didnt-want-january-transfer/ http://sportwitness.co.uk/club-forced-give-signing-nottingham-forest-player-coopers-side-didnt-want-january-transfer/#respond Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:08:30 +0000 http://sportwitness.co.uk/?p=448159 Despite all the developments we’ve seen this week, the Brazilian media now reports that Atlético Mineiro have given up on signing Gustavo Scarpa from Nottingham Forest. Radio Itatiaia and Goal Brasil come up to claim that the Galo decided ‘not to advance’ with the talks to sign the midfielder in January. It’s said that Atlético

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Despite all the developments we’ve seen this week, the Brazilian media now reports that Atlético Mineiro have given up on signing Gustavo Scarpa from Nottingham Forest.

Radio Itatiaia and Goal Brasil come up to claim that the Galo decided ‘not to advance’ with the talks to sign the midfielder in January.

It’s said that Atlético were informed that Scarpa will fulfil his loan at Olympiakos until the end of the season, and Nottingham Forest will not negotiate him in January.

Those were the same outlets who claimed that the Brazilian club were preparing an offer for the transfer, so it sounds like it was a denial from Europe.

With Scarpa telling them he’s staying at Olympiakos, it pretty much looks like he wants to have one more chance to succeed in European football before considering a comeback to South America.

The midfielder has a contract with Nottingham Forest until 2026, so we’ll see whether that will result in a potential new opportunity at the City Ground, or if he’ll get negotiated once again at the end of the season.

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Club give up on signing Nottingham Forest man in January – Player ‘will remain’ where he is http://sportwitness.co.uk/club-give-up-on-signing-nottingham-forest-man-in-january-player-will-remain-where-he-is/ http://sportwitness.co.uk/club-give-up-on-signing-nottingham-forest-man-in-january-player-will-remain-where-he-is/#respond Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:16:31 +0000 http://sportwitness.co.uk/?p=448046 Two days ago, UOL reported Atlético Mineiro have placed a bid to sign Nottingham Forest’s Gustavo Scarpa, who’s currently on loan at Olympiacos. On Thursday, Goal Brasil stated the Galo haven’t yet tabled an offer but plan to make one soon. It was also said they want to offer less than €4m and hope to

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Two days ago, UOL reported Atlético Mineiro have placed a bid to sign Nottingham Forest’s Gustavo Scarpa, who’s currently on loan at Olympiacos.

On Thursday, Goal Brasil stated the Galo haven’t yet tabled an offer but plan to make one soon. It was also said they want to offer less than €4m and hope to convince the Tricky Trees to lower the price tag.

The possibility of the Nottingham Forest man moving to Atlético Mineiro in January has been ruled out, if Rádio Itatiaia is to be believed.

It’s explained that Atlético Mineiro were willing to pay up to €3.5m to secure the attacking midfielder’s services.

However, they have decided not to proceed with negotiations after receiving information that the 29-year-old ‘will remain’ at the Greek club until the end of this season. Therefore, the Brazilian club have given up on signing the player in the winter market.

Scarpa left Palmeiras to join Nottingham Forest at the start of this year and Steve Cooper mainly used him as a substitute in the league during the second half of last season.

In the summer window, Nottingham Forest allowed Scarpa to join Olympiacos on loan, and he has made 11 appearances this season.

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“I’ve made it clear to them” – With Fulham in lead for signing, player gives his stance on things http://sportwitness.co.uk/ive-made-clear-fulham-lead-signing-player-gives-stance-things/ http://sportwitness.co.uk/ive-made-clear-fulham-lead-signing-player-gives-stance-things/#respond Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:16:58 +0000 http://sportwitness.co.uk/?p=448027 Fulham target André today had a word with the Brazilian media about his future. Following the Copa Libertadores title, the midfielder is at the national team camp, and is even running for a starting place in their next couple of games. Speaking to Sportv, in quotes relayed by Somos Fanaticos, André was asked about the

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Fulham target André today had a word with the Brazilian media about his future.

Following the Copa Libertadores title, the midfielder is at the national team camp, and is even running for a starting place in their next couple of games.

Speaking to Sportv, in quotes relayed by Somos Fanaticos, André was asked about the rumours about a move away from Fluminense in the January transfer window.

The midfielder claimed he doesn’t really have his head on this subject right now, as he’s focused on finishing the year well at the Rio de Janeiro side.

“I’ve always been calm. Every window I always leave it to my agent. At first, after the mid-year window, I haven’t received any offers yet. I’ve made it clear to them that my focus is on training and continuing to help Fluminense. Thank God we won the Libertadores.

“Now it’s about playing the last few games in the Brazilian league, doing well in the Club World Cup, because we know it’s a very difficult competition. It’s about enjoying every moment, every training session and seeing what happens in the next window. I have a contract with Fluminense until 2025.”

Recent reports from Brazil claimed that Fulham are leading the race for André, even though the midfielder has also been linked to the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool.

It’s been said that the Whites are in constant contact with Fluminense, and their bid is expected to be made in the coming days.

Even the Brazilian club admit he should be off in January, and it remains to be seen whether it’ll be Fulham or any other club who’ll take him to Europe.

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