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Last Updated at September 15, 2020 23:56 IST
The just-concluded US Open, played against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic sans stadium audiences, may have signalled the rise of the next generation on the international tennis circuit.
Naomi Osaka won her second US Open title and her third overall (having won the Australian Open in 2019) and Dominic Thiem won his first Grand Slam final (having featured in two French Open and one Australian Open final before). This has, of course, been an exceptional year in the tennis calendar with Wimbledon, the year’s second Grand Slam, cancelled owing to the pandemic, and the ...
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Luis Suarez's Move to Juventus Off?
Goal reports that Italian champions Juventus have begun to grow pessimistic over a move for forward Luis Suarez. The publications believes that a protracted process to secure an Italian passport for the forward could put a stop to his transfer. So, the Turin club will likely turn their attention toward a move for Edin Dzeko.
Ivanovic Makes Premier League Return | Branislav Ivanovic sealed a return to the Premier League by signing for promoted team West Bromwich Albion. Read full story here.
We've secured the services of @premierleague and @ChampionsLeague winner Branislav Ivanović on a one-year deal 🔵⚪️https://t.co/NC4q5sUoK0
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) September 15, 2020
Sheffield United and Crystal Palace Open Talks wIth Liverpool Over Brewster |
According to Sky Sports, Sheffield United and Crystal Palace have opened talks with Liverpool regarding a loan deal for Rhian Brewster. The Premier League pair are eager to take the highly-rated frontman on season-long agreements.
Joëlle Smits to Join Wolfsburg at the End of the Season | One of football’s brightest young stars, 20-year-old Dutch international Joëlle Smits, has agreed to join Wolfsburg at the end of this season. The PSV striker scored 20 goals in 23 games. This is the first time PSV have received a transfer fee for a player.
Joëlle Smits maakt aan het einde van dit seizoen een transfer naar @VfLWob_Frauen.
— PSV (@PSV) September 15, 2020
Smits wordt de eerste vrouw die voor een transfersom de overstap van PSV naar een buitenlandse club maakt. Een mijlpaal voor PSV Vrouwen! 😃#TheSmitsStoryhttps://t.co/ozlLCT2d8K
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ended speculation over his Arsenal future on Tuesday as the Gunners captain signed a new three-year contract with the FA Cup holders.
✍️ Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has signed a new three-year contract!
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 15, 2020
❤️ @Aubameyang7
Willian and David Luiz Want Oscar Reunion?
According to Fox Sports, former Chelsea midfielder Oscar has said that his ex-Chelsea teammates David Luiz and Willian tried to convince him to join them at Arsenal. However, the Brazilian midfielder added that he has no intention of leaving China anytime soon. He is contracted to Shanghai SIPG till 2024.
Liverpool to Play Waiting Game With Bayern?
TalkSport reports that with bitter rivals Manchester United out of the picture, Liverpool are prepared to wait it out to sign Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich in order to secure the best deal possible. They could well make an official bid on the final week of the transfer window for the 29-year-old midfielder.
Tottenham Ready Deal for Napoli's Milik | Tottenham Hotspur have set their sight on Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik and are piecing together a lucrative deal for the Polish striker, according to Football Insider. Jose Mourinho has made Milik a top target and is ready to bring him in on 90,000 pound-a-week.
Manchester United Will Not Activate Depay Buy-back Option |
The Express reports that Manchester United will not make use of the buy-back option they had in the deal when they sold Memphis Depay to Lyon.
Barcelona Need to Sell Before Announcing Depay
Barcelona are expected to sign Memphis Depay this week, but according to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona will need to sell players before announcing Memphis Depay. The agreement with Lyon is almost ready, and personal terms were also agreed one week ago. Barca have to sell Luis Suarez before signing Depay. Same goes for midfielders according to La Liga rules.
Tottenham join race for Leverkusen's Leon Bailey
According to Sky Sports, Tottenham have joined Everton in the race for Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey. The Jamaican has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League for some time, but still has three years left on his contract in Germany and will not come cheap. Manchester United too was linked with the pacy winger.
Jamshedpur FC have announced the retention of Mumbai-born right-back Karan Amin for the upcoming ISL 2020-21 season. Jamshedpur's defence line, apart from Amin, consists of Dinliana, Eze, Hartley, Narender, Ricky, Joyner, Jitendra and Mandi.
Mumbai-born Right-Back, @karan7amin, has been retained! ⚽✍️
— Jamshedpur FC (@JamshedpurFC) September 15, 2020
Read more: https://t.co/S3zF06JfQV#JamKeKhelo pic.twitter.com/w8fcluQh7N
Jack Grealish Stays With Aston Villa | Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has signed a new five-year contract with the club and said, "It is my club, my home and I am very happy here."
"It is 𝗠𝗬 𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕, 𝗠𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘 and I am very happy here." - @JackGrealish 💜#Grealish2025 pic.twitter.com/KNducgD2RF
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) September 15, 2020
Mo Salah Wants to Leave Liverpool? | Mohamed Salah wants to leave Liverpool and with Barcelona and Ronald Koeman's interest in him, he is keen on the move. Dutch agent Sjaak Swart told DAZN (via Voetbalzone.nl), "I know Koeman wants him -- and I know Salah would like to go."
Memphis Depay to be Announced This Week | Memphis Depay is close to signing for FC Barcelona, according to Dutch publication De Telegraaf. This week, Barcelona is expected to complete the deal and announce the Dutch.
Barcelona Going for Memphis Depay | Barcelona have dropped the pursuit for Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez and after having agreed personal terms with Memphis Depay, he is their priority target, Romano reports.
Jadon Sancho Will Stay at Borussia Dortmund | After 45 days of to-and-fro between Manchester United and Dortmund, the Bundesliga club's sporting director Sebastian Kehl said, "Jadon Sancho will play for BVB this season." Manchester United have not submitted any new bid for the English winger.
Manchester United to Bid for Sergio Reguilon | Manchester United, who have grown frustrated by the to-and-fro battle with Borussia Dortmund for Jadon Sancho, have now decided to concentrate on moving for Real Madrid's Sergio Reguilon. They will make an official bid but are not ready to pay 30 million euros. Real Madrid are also looking to add a buyback clause in the deal. For Manchester United, personal terms with Reguilon are not a problem as he wants to move to United, utdreport states.
Sandesh Jhingan is in final talks with ATK Mohun Bagan to join the club ahead of the seventh edition of the Indian Super League, Goal.com reports. India's transfer specialist Marcus Mergulhao had reported that coronavirus pandemic spoilt Jhingan's chances of playing abroad and so he will be staying in India only. We had earlier reported that Minerva Academy owner Ranjit Bajaj had confirmed that Jhingan had signed a five-year deal with ATK MB.
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Searches and assessment of assets of the municipal official are going on (Representational)
Unaccounted assets worth over Rs 4 crore were found during searches at the properties of an in-charge chief municipal officer in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday, the Lokayukta police said.
Following complaints, the properties of the official, Barnagar Kuldeep Nishunk, in Ujjain and Barnagar were raided, Lokayukta Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Vedansh Soni said.
The Lokayukta police look into corruption cases.
Mr Nishunk began his career as panchayat secretary in 2008 and received a total of Rs 30 lakh in salary till now, Mr Soni said. During the raids, Lokayukta police found Rs 3.28 lakh cash, 452 grams of gold, 2.8 kg of silver, documents of agricultural land and three houses, he said.
Details of 56 bank accounts came to light and one of these accounts, with a private bank, had Rs 1.08 crore in it, Mr Soni added.
Mr Nishunk allegedly obtained government contracts by floating dummy firms including one registered in his mother's name, the official said.
Searches and assessment of assets are going on, Mr Soni added.
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