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دعا محمد الأمين رئيس الاتحاد المصري لكرة اليد، الشعب المصري، لحضور منافسات كأس أمم إفريقيا، المقرر إقامتها في مصر، خلال الفترة القادمة.

ومن المقرر أن تنطلق بطولة كأس أمم إفريقيا لكرة اليد، غدًا الأربعاء الموافق 17 يناير، وتستمر حتى يوم 27 من الشهر ذاته، بمشاركة 16 منتخبًا مُقسمين على 4 مجموعات.

وقال محمد الأمين في تصريحات عبر إذاعة الشباب والرياضة: “انتهينا من كافة الترتيبات الخاصة بحفل افتتاح البطولة، وسيكون هناك عدد من المفاجآت المُبهرة خلال الحفل”.

طالع أيضًا | وزير الرياضة يتابع الاستعدادات النهائية لافتتاح كأس أمم إفريقيا لكرة اليد

وتابع: “مدة حفل الافتتاح ستكون 20 دقيقة، ويشمل عدد من الفقرات المتميزة، والتي سيكون على رأسها التراث الإفريقي المميز، وبعض التفاصيل التي تعكس قيمة وفخامة مصر العظيمة رياضيا وحضاريا”.

واختتم: “نستهدف حضور 15 ألف مشجع خلال جميع مباريات منتخب مصر في كأس أمم إفريقيا، خاصة وأن منتخبنا الوطني سيخوض مبارياته على ستاد القاهرة، وهو ما سيسهل على الجماهير الحضور، على عكس باقي الصالات الأخرى والتي تتسع مقاعدها إلى 6 آلاف مشجعا”.

ويقع منتخب مصر لكرة اليد في المجموعة الثانية في بطولة كأس أمم إفريقيا والتي تضم معه (الكونغو برازافيل، غينيا، الكاميرون).

يستضيف فريق مانشستر سيتي نظيره شيفيلد يونايتد، ضمن منافسات الجولة الـ20 من مسابقة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز “البريميرليج”.

وسيخوض مانشستر سيتي مواجهة اليوم أمام شيفيلد يونايتد على ملعب “الاتحاد” في تمام الخامسة مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة.

اقرأ ايضاً.. جوارديولا يعلن غياب رباعي مانشستر سيتي أمام شيفيلد يونايتد

ويعاني مانشستر سيتي من غياب الثلاثي إيرلينج هالاند وجيرمي دوكو وكيفين دي بروين، مع عدم الإعلان عن موعد لعودتهم، كما أشار بيب جوارديولا في المؤتمر الصحفي قبل المباراة. تشكيل مانشستر سيتي اليوم أمام شيفيلد يونايتد في الدوري الإنجليزي

حراسة المرمى: إيدرسون.

خط الدفاع: كايل والكر – أكانجي – ناثان أكي – جفارديول.

خط الوسط: رودري – كوفاسيتش – بيرناردو سيلفا.

خط الهجوم: فيل فودين – جاك جريليش – خوليان ألفاريز.

إليكم اختيارات بيب جوارديولا لمواجهة شيفيلد يونايتد في الدوري الممتاز 📝#السيتي pic.twitter.com/JP6RR2bghG — مانشستر سيتي (@Cityarabia) December 30, 2023

ويحتل مانشستر سيتي المركز الرابع في ترتيب الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، برصيد 37 نقطة، فيما يأتي شيفيلد يونايتد بالمركز الأخير برصيد 9 نقاط.

Joel and Avram Glazer are the only two of the six siblings who aren't fully behind a total takeover of Manchester United, according to journalist Alex Crook.

Are the Glazers selling Man Utd?

The Red Devils are enjoying a good season on the pitch, with a chance of winning three trophies realistically still on offer currently, but there is plenty of drama off the field. In recent weeks, reports have been dominated by talk of a takeover at Old Trafford, with the Glazers potentially selling up.

Both Sheikh Jassim Bin Al Thani in Qatar and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are believed to have tabled £5bn bids for United but have been thwarted in their efforts to date, with the current owners holding firm with a price tag of £6bn.

What's going on with Joel and Avram Glazer?

Speaking on talkSPORT on Monday, Crook provided the latest on the matter, saying the last week was "chaos" with the changing bid deadlines, but also revealing something new – Joel and Avram Glazer have a different stance to the rest of the family:

“I think it remains to be seen if the Glazers remain committed to a full takeover of the football club, I’m not sure they are. Joel and Avram Glazer, the two who are the focal point, I think their preferred option is minority investment.

"We know the Elliott Group are willing to come in and provide funds for a small investment. Joel and Avram, their main focus appears to be raising some funds for a partial buyout than sell the whole football club. The sticking point is there are six siblings who have shares in the football club, the other four all want to go through with a 100 per cent sale.

“It’s still all up in the air, will there be a third round of bids? Will there be a period of exclusivity either for Sheikh Jassim or Sir Jim Ratcliffe? At this stage that looks unlikely, but we need some answers soon.”

This is an interesting update and does perhaps go to show why things are moving so slowly regarding the potential takeover of United. It looks as though the Glazer family still can't come to an agreement, and should that continue to be the case, it is hard to see anything changing soon.

Red Devils supporters would of course prefer to see all involvement regarding the Glazers completely disappear, in order to bring in a complete new era at the club and get rid of owners who have largely proved to be unpopular overall.

Arsenal are considering an approach to bring Lille striker Jonathan David to the Premier League ahead of the 2023/24 season, according to reports.

The Lowdown: Long-term admirers

In Gabriel Jesus’s absence, Mikel Arteta was mostly playing Eddie Nketiah up top before the arrival of Leandro Trossard, but the boss could still do with securing another senior attacking reinforcement during the upcoming summer window.

TEAMtalk claim that the Gunners are long-term admirers of the 23-year-old with sporting director Edu having had him firmly on his radar for the past three years.

During an interview in December, the Canadian forward admitted that he could see himself making the transition to the top flight at some point in the near future. He said:

“In England, when I watch the matches, everything is full each time. As a player, it motivates you even more.

“I don’t know, I think it’s possible, very possible. I don’t know if I can find myself anywhere other than the Premier League. It could well be the Premier League. It’s a very nice atmosphere.”

The Latest: Arsenal monitoring David

According to Spanish reports (via CaughtOffside), Arsenal are ‘looking at’ and ‘planning a summer transfer window move’ for David.

The Canada international would reportedly give the Gunners a ‘different dimension’ in attack and it sounds like the hierarchy are willing to do whatever it takes to secure their target.

Edu could be willing to ‘part ways’ with the promising young duo of Nketiah and Folarin Balogun in order to fund the deal and make space for a new arrival in the final third.

The Verdict: Absolute bargain

Lille are expected to require a fee of approximately €50m (£44m) to sanction David’s sale and Arsenal would be getting an absolute bargain should they successfully be able to acquire his services for that price in the summer.

The Adidas-sponsored talisman has been on fire so far this season, scoring 19 goals and providing four assists in 26 Ligue 1 appearances, where he’s currently averaging 3.2 shots per game.

The Brooklyn native would be bringing excellent flexibility to the squad at the Emirates Stadium having operated in five various positions since the start of his career, including out wide on both the left and right flanks alongside his natural role.

David has been dubbed a ‘shining light’ at Lille by journalist Josh Bunting and a ‘phenomenon’ by Belgian manager Hein Vanhaezebrouck – there’s no question that the two-footed ace would have a hugely positive impact should he make the switch to N7.

Tottenham Hotspur sporting director Fabio Paratici dipped into the market to bolster Antonio Conte’s squad during the January transfer window.

The Italian chief brought in Pedro Porro and Arnaut Danjuma to improve the side, with the former coming in to compete with Emerson Royal for a place at wing-back.

However, the Spaniard has been unable to force his way into the side as the Brazilian defender has recorded a Sofascore rating of 6.8 or higher in the Premier League and Champions League in his last five starts – scoring twice in that time.

They are both vying to be the club’s undisputed, long-term, right-back option and it is a position that has been up for grabs for a number of years since Kyle Walker’s departure.

How did Kyle Walker perform at Tottenham?

The England international, who was hailed as “exceptional” for his country by journalist Ryan Taylor, was a terrific servant for Spurs as he made 229 appearances for the club in all competitions before his move to Manchester City in 2017.

Daniel Levy struck gold for Tottenham by signing the full-back from Sheffield United in the summer of 2009, which was a double deal for him and Kyle Naughton for a combined fee of £9m.

The gem enjoyed loan spells with Queens Park Rangers and Aston Villa before establishing himself as a regular in the team in the 2011/12 campaign – playing 37 times in the Premier League that season.

His impressive performances in the division led to the then-21-year-old winning PFA Young Player of the Year ahead of Danny Welbeck and Sergio Aguero, of Manchester United and Manchester City respectively.

Walker, who ended up scoring four goals and providing 20 assists for Spurs, continued to catch the eye for the club and enjoyed a terrific final campaign in 2016/17. He averaged a Sofascore rating of 7.10 and made 3.4 tackles and interceptions and 1.2 key passes per game – showcasing his quality at both ends of the pitch.

The 73-cap speed demon, who was once revealed to be the fastest player in the Premier League, then completed a move, worth at least £50m, to Manchester City in the summer of 2017, which was a world-record fee for a defender at the time.

This means that Levy made a stunning 456% profit on the initial £9m he paid to sign the full-back from Sheffield United, alongside Naughton, eight years prior to the gem’s switch to Manchester.

Therefore, the Spurs chairman struck gold as the chief picked up a promising young player for a modest fee and turned him into a record-breaking sale, which earned the club a gigantic profit.

A claim has emerged on Sunderland and one of their failed pursuits of a new striker to add to their squad during the January transfer window…

What’s the talk?

Hamburg centre-forward Andras Nemeth has confirmed that he rejected the chance to make the move to the Stadium of Light in favour of plying his trade in the second tier of German football – joining his current club for a fee in the region of €750k (£669k) from Genk.

Speaking to HSV24, the youngster said: “With Sunderland it was very concrete. But I made the decision to come to Hamburg because I think the project here is better for me and my development.”

The Sunderland Echo claimed that the forward was a ‘key target’ for the club as the gem had been identified as a ‘future star’ after extensive scouting in the build-up to the window, but Kristjaan Speakman was unable to convince him to sign for Tony Mowbray’s side after talks.

January howler

Speakman endured a howler with this failed swoop for the Hungary international as the Black Cats chief seemingly did not do enough to tempt the attacker into rejecting Hamburg.

Nemeth’s comments suggest that the German side mapped out a better long-term vision for his development as a player with that an indication Sunderland did not do enough to convince him that moving to Wearside was the best move for his growth.

Therefore, the club’s sporting director could potentially have done a better job of selling the prospect of playing for Mowbray’s side in the years to come.

Their error in doing so has only been exacerbated because of the events that have played out since the turn of the year. Indeed, Joe Gelhardt, who joined on loan from Leeds last month, is the only senior striker option heading into the second half of the season.

Ross Stewart has been ruled out of the remainder of the Championship campaign and Ellis Simms was recalled by parent club Everton, to help with their battle against relegation from the Premier League, at the start of January.

Gelhardt has played less than 100 matches in his senior career and the Mackems are asking a lot of the talented youngster to be Mowbray’s only number nine between now and May.

Bringing in another talented youngster,  particularly one such as Nemeth, could have eased the burden on the Leeds loanee by adding to the club’s options in the final third.

The 20-year-old Hamburg striker, who talent scout Jacek Kulig once hailed as “complete”, has already scored his first goal in the second division in Germany, despite playing 12 minutes of football, after scoring three goals and providing one assist in four starts in the Pro League for Genk since the start of last season.

Nemeth, who has scored once in his solitary appearance for Hungary at senior level, is a promising young marksman who has shown that he has the potential – after also finding the back of the net eight times in 11 matches for his country at U21 level – to be a reliable goalscorer as his development continues.

Therefore, Sunderland may live to regret their failure to sign the talented gem, in the immediate future and the long term, with Speakman now potentially left to ponder what else he could have done to convince the 20-year-old.

An update has emerged on Newcastle United and their hunt to improve their options at the top end of the pitch in the January transfer window…

What’s the talk?

According to The Telegraph, the Magpies are confident of beating Premier League rivals Chelsea to the signing of Everton forward Anthony Gordon.

The report claims that progress has been made on a potential deal to sign the England under-21 international and that the club are hoping that the Toffees can come to a compromise on their £60m valuation.

Journalist Ben Jacobs backed this up by Tweeting:

“Newcastle growing in confidence they can agree a deal this week with Everton for Anthony Gordon, as first reported by @LukeEdwardsTele #NUFC tried for Gordon last summer. Player keen on the move, but fee still an issue even though it’s nowhere near figures quoted back in August.”

Craig Bellamy 2.0

Magpies reporter Luke Edwards recently Tweeted that he is getting “strong Craig Bellamy vibes” from the “raw” Gordon and the club could land their next version of the retired winger by bringing the Everton gem to St. James’ Park.

FFC previously published an article explaining why the move could go wrong for Newcastle, given the gem’s dip in form this season, but Eddie Howe and Dan Ashworth must want the youngster for a reason and there is, of course, the possibility that the winger can fulfill his potential on Tyneside.

Gordon has been directly involved in three goals in 16 Premier League appearances this term, after providing six goal contributions in the division in 2021/22, but his form at youth level before he made the breakthrough at Goodison Park was particularly impressive.

The winger scored 16 goals and produced five assists in 32 under-18 appearances for the Toffees, whilst also being involved in 13 goals in 28 under-21 games.

At the age of 21, Gordon still has plenty of time left on his hands to develop and grow and this means that Howe could use his coaching ability to drastically improve the forward’s output in the final third.

If the gem can become more consistent with his end product at the top end of the pitch then he could be the next Bellamy to grace St. James’ Park, as a fleet-footed left winger cutting inside onto his right foot.

Bellamy produced 43 goals and 23 assists in 128 matches for the Magpies in all competitions during his time on Tyneside and these are the standards that Gordon would have to live up to in order to be the next version of the Welsh wizard, which his youth record for Everton suggests he has the potential to do.

Tottenham Hotspur may have an advantage in the race to sign Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda, according to a new report.

The Lowdown: Tottenham targeting Fresneda

Spurs’ interest in the 18-year-old came to light last week, with scouts said to have watched him play for Valladolid, but there is plenty of other Premier League interest as well.

A report from 90min claimed that Newcastle United have held talks over a potential deal, while Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are also considering approaches, along with the likes of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

The Latest: Advantage Spurs?

As per a report from London World, Newcastle are currently thought to be at the very front of the queue for the Spaniard’s signature, but one potential advantage for Spurs is also referenced.

Given that Fresneda and Emerson Royal are both represented by the same agents, the report suggests that the pre-existing relationship between Tottenham chiefs and the player’s representatives may mean that they have the edge over the Magpies in negotiations.

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The Verdict: Get it done?

It is as yet unclear whether the previous dealings between the two parties will have any impact on a deal being struck, but if Spurs should definitely use it to their advantage if they can, as they would be getting a very talented young player in Fresneda.

Football talent scout Jacek Kulig has recently hailed the 18-year-old as ‘superb’, adding that he is ‘one of the most talented teenage right-backs in Europe’. He could therefore be a great long-term option for Antonio Conte, who is now said to be unhappy with his current options in that area.

With it being detailed that Valladolid would be willing to do business for around €20m (£17.7m), the teenager would be less than half the reported price of fellow transfer target Pedro Porro and has proven himself as a solid defender.

He averages 3.47 tackles per 90 over the past year, placing in the 99th percentile compared to other full-backs in Europe’s top five leagues.

Newcastle United are believed to be keeping tabs on Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans, with a new midfield addition seemingly on the agenda ahead of the January transfer window.

What’s the word?

According to journalist Craig Hope, the Belgian international is reportedly on the “radar” of Magpies sporting director Dan Ashworth, with the northeast side “looking at” a handful of midfield targets at present.

In the attached piece for the Daily Mail, the report suggests that the 25-year-old has been a long-term target for the St James’ Park outfit and ‘remains of interest’ ahead of the market re-opening next month.

The former Monaco dynamo – who has also been linked with a move to Arsenal of late – is facing an uncertain future at the King Power Stadium, with his current deal set to expire at the end of the season.

Imagine him and Maddison

Ashworth and co appear to have their eyes firmly set on raiding the Foxes in the New Year, with England international, James Maddison having also been heavily linked with a move to Tyneside in recent months.

Bringing the playmaker and Tielemans to the club could well prove to be a masterstroke for Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, with the pair having both been leading figures under Brendan Rodgers in recent years, notably ranking first and second, respectively, among the Leicester squad for their average match ratings this season, as per Sofascore.

In the case of Maddison, the former Norwich City ace has scored seven goals and registered four assists in just 12 Premier League outings so far this season, after previously providing 20 goal contributions in the top flight alone last term.

The creative gem has emerged as something of a talisman for his side of late, with pundit Rio Ferdinand having only recently been full of praise for the 26-year-old’s “frightening” record both in terms of goals and assists this season.

The Coventry-born ace has not carried the attacking burden alone for Leicester of late, however, with Tielemans also providing the goods from his deep-lying role after chipping in with five goal involvements across all fronts this term, having registered 12 goals and assists in all competitions last season.

The 25-year-old midfield maestro – who has been dubbed an “incredible talent” by Sky Sports News pundit Michael Dawson (23/10/2021, 12:59) – is simply a player who “catches the eye”, according to pundit Noel Whelan, such is his quality in possession.

The £35k-per-week menace has notably created five big chances in the league this season and averages 1.2 key passes per game, while the 5 foot 9 dynamo has also showcased his brilliance defensively after averaging 2.4 tackles per 90.

Such relentless work ethic no doubt allows the aforementioned Maddison to shine in his free role as the link between the midfield and attack, with it set to be a notable coup if Ashworth can seal that double deal in the near future.

The Belgian has only combined with Foxes striker Jamie Vardy for more goal contributions (eight) than with Maddison (seven) during his time at the King Power Stadium, so it’s a proven and fruitful partnership that could work wonders under Howe.

As Whelan stated, Newcastle would not “need too much else” if that devastating duo could be signed, with Tielemans, in particular, potentially set to prove a “massive player” for the Magpies.

With Howe’s men currently striving for a top-four berth, bringing the two men into the fold would surely only aid in that quest for Champions League qualification.

Newcastle United have reportedly joined a big Premier League chase to sign Glasgow Rangers gem Jack Wylie.

The Lowdown: Contract difficulties

As per Football Insider, Rangers are ‘pulling out all the stops’ to retain Wylie’s services, although his age means that they cannot yet offer him a professional contract until his 16th birthday.

The 15-year-old has ‘caught the eye’ of Premier League suitors, but the Ibrox outfit are ‘rolling out of the red carpet for him’ in a bid to persuade him that staying at the club is best for his development.

The Latest: Newcastle join chase

According to an update from Football Insider, the St. James’ Park outfit have now ‘joined the chase’ for Wylie, alongside Tottenham Hotspur.

The defender is in demand after top-flight scouts delivered ‘rave reviews’ on his performances for the Gers’ youth sides and also for Scotland at U16 level.

Manchester United, Arsenal and Leeds United have all ‘registered their interest’ in Wylie ahead of the January transfer window, while the Magpies and Spurs are ‘also in dialogue’ with his camp.

Michael Beale’s side do not want to lose any more of their young stars, after Billy Gilmour signed for Chelsea and Rory Wilson headed to Aston Villa in recent years.

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The Verdict: Talent pool growing

The North East club are certainly growing an exciting pool of young talent following the expected January arrival of Australian teenager Garang Kuol, who played for his country at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Lauded as a ‘top talent’ and a ‘wonderkid’ by transfer expert and Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano, Wylie certainly has a bright future ahead of him as well, and would be a valuable addition to the Tyneside academy.

However, they need to act fast if they are to secure his signature, given the level of competition from some of their fellow Premier League rivals.