Month: July 2024

‘Unique’ Sunderland man could be Regis Le Bris’ most-improved player after dreadful 23/24

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Sunderland were in dire need of a player like Patrick Roberts to step up last season, relying on his experience and ability to provide a spark in the final third, an area where they often struggled. However, Roberts faced criticism for inconsistent performances.

With the arrival of Regis Le Bris, there’s optimism that Roberts can rediscover his form. Le Bris’ preferred 3-4-2-1 formation, known for emphasizing wingers who cut inside to create chances, aligns well with Roberts’ strengths. Known for his effectiveness in the Championship, Roberts has proven his ability to score and create goals by cutting inside and attacking the edge of the opponent’s penalty area. If Le Bris can revitalize Roberts, it could feel like a significant new signing for Sunderland, particularly if they face potential departures of key players like Jack Clarke or Jobe Bellingham this summer.

Rangers stance on James Tavernier and Connor Goldson emerges as Steven Gerrard eyes reunion

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Both James Tavernier and Connor Goldson are pivotal figures in the squad, with Tavernier serving as captain and Goldson recognized for his reliability in defense, making them indispensable to Rangers. The club is keen to ensure they are not undervalued in any potential transfers, given the considerable investment that would be needed to replace them. Interest from Saudi Arabian clubs, including Al-Ettifaq, known for their substantial spending power, places Rangers in a favorable position to negotiate a high transfer fee.

Steven Gerrard’s desire to bring the duo to Al-Ettifaq adds an emotional dimension to the situation, potentially sparking a bidding war that could further drive up their market value. This presents Rangers with an opportunity to secure a significant financial gain, which could be reinvested to strengthen the team.

Sheffield Wednesday rivalling West Brom for free agent centre-back signing

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Sheffield Wednesday’s search for a center-back is intensifying, with Danny Röhl yet to bolster this critical position. Currently, his options are Michael Ihiekwe, Bambo Diaby, and Dominic Iorfa, while Di’Shon Bernard remains out of contract. The interest in Mickael Nade suggests that the club is preparing for the possibility of missing out on Bernard, whose future is still uncertain amid interest from other Championship teams and clubs across Europe. Re-signing Bernard would be a major coup, but the club’s ongoing strong summer transfer window might improve their chances of tempting him back to S6.

True Sheffield Wednesday fee and contract length revealed after ‘no-brainer’ transfer

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Yan Valery, formerly with Southampton, joined Sheffield Wednesday earlier this month, marking a significant move in the club’s summer transfer activities. Among the eight new additions, Valery is particularly familiar to manager Danny Röhl, with whom he previously worked at Southampton. The transfer, completed early in the month, came at a fee of around £400,000, and Valery signed a three-year contract with Sheffield Wednesday, potentially keeping him at the club until he is 29. This move is part of a broader strategy of securing longer-term contracts for players, both young and experienced. Valery has already donned the Owls’ colors, participating in a pre-season match and gearing up for further training camps and friendlies in Germany and Austria later this month.

Valery expressed his enthusiasm about reuniting with Röhl, stating, “As soon as I knew that Danny wanted me, I just wanted to go back with him because I’ve known him as Southampton assistant coach. He’s the one who was really working on the pitch with the players and with me in my first season. He helped me a lot, and I improved so much with him, so I was really happy to hear from him again and to know that now he was the main manager. It was obviously a no-brainer.”