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Having joined Wolverhampton Wanderers’ youth setup back in 2018, Theo Corbeanu is a player who very quickly began to catch the eye at the Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground.

Indeed, after a rather quiet first season with Wolves U18s, scoring one goal and registering one assist over 14 Premier League U18 appearances in 2018/19, the versatile centre-forward really started to find his feet in the following campaign, bagging six goals and providing one assist over 17 fixtures for the U18 side, as well as making his first appearance for the U23s.

This form led to the Canada international being promoted to the U23 side on a permanent basis last season, during which the £900k-rated man scored seven goals and registered two assists over 21 Premier League 2 appearances, in addition to making his Premier League debut for the first team – coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in May.

Perhaps unsurprisingly considering his impressive rise through the Wolves youth ranks, the opinion of Corbeanu is extremely high at Molineux, particularly in the eyes of U23 head coach James Collins.

Speaking about the potential of the 19-year-old, Collins said: “He’s athletic, tall, can head it, can defend, can dribble past people and score, he can shoot, he can pass, he’s both footed, he’s got a bit of everything.”

The boss continued: “Theo can be anything he wants to be. He’s an outstanding prospect.”

This assessment of the youngster’s ability is sure to excite Wolves fans, as Collins’ description could also quite easily fit the club’s current first-choice centre-forward, Raul Jimenez – of whom Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan said: “For a striker, he is so mobile, but also physically so good and talented technically on the ball.”

However, despite his obvious promise, after being sent on loan to Sheffield Wednesday this summer, Corbeanu’s rise appears to have slowed somewhat, as the striker has so far made just four appearances for Darren Moore’s side – all of which have come from the bench.

Indeed, Tim Spiers recently stated in an article for The Athletic that, with both Lincoln City and Crewe Alexandra thought to have been interested in signing the forward this summer, should the 19-year-old still not be receiving regular game time at Hillsborough by the time January comes around, Wolves could well look to move the youngster to a new club for the second half of the season.

And, should Bruno Lage wish to give Corbeanu the best possible chance of going on to fulfil his undoubted potential, this would appear an extremely wise move. The 19-year-old certainly has the potential to not only become Jimenez’s long-term successor at Wolves, but he could also save Fosun millions of pounds in transfer fees as a result.

In other news: Nixon drops worrying claim on “authoritative” £62k-p/w ace, Wolves fans will be gutted

A number of Liverpool fans have been showing their love for Sadio Mane after his stoppage-time penalty earned Senegal a win at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The Reds will have to battle their way through January without the 29-year-old, who is one of their three players away on AFCON duty along with Mohamed Salah and Naby Keita.

On Monday, Mane got his campaign up and running for much-fancied Senegal, as they took on Zimbabwe in the tournament in Cameroon.

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It looked as though the Lions were going to suffer a frustrating afternoon, only for the Reds winger to win a penalty deep into added time before dispatching the spot-kick in nerveless fashion to seal a 1-0 victory.

After the match, Liverpool’s official Twitter channel shared footage of the goal on a memorable day for Mane, as he became an even greater hero in his homeland.

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Liverpool fans laud Mane after last-gasp winner

These Reds fans reacted to the club’s footage of the match-winning penalty, showing their admiration for their number 10, who one Kopite hailed as “class”.

“Let’s goooooo, I’m 1/46th Senegalese btw”

Credit: @Sayef__

“Go Sadio, that’s under a hella amount of pressure!”

Credit: @HernandezBro01

“Man I love him so much”

Credit: @GoatSzN1400

“So happy for Mane, loves playing for his country”

Credit: @_SmithChris

“Form is temporary, class is permanent”

Credit: @LFCxZxyn

“GOOD LAD”

Credit: @LFCJosh23

In other news, some Liverpool fans are fuming at a Klopp injury update. Read more here.

Everton are reportedly now eyeing up a move to sign FC Metz defender Fabien Centonze in the summer.

The Lowdown: ‘Major’ overhaul

It has been reported that Farhad Moshiri is now plotting a ‘major’ overhaul of the squad in the summer, given their struggles this season.

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While both Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison have been heavily linked with a move away from Goodison Park, they have also been linked with moves for Adama Traore and Michy Batshuayi.

The Latest: Centonze eyed

As per The Daily Telegraph, Centonze is now on the list of potential targets in the summer for the Merseyside club.

However, they may face competition from Crystal Palace for the right-back, who could be a replacement for Jonjoe Kenny, as his contract runs out in the summer.

The Verdict: Potential bargain

Centonze could be available on the cheap if Metz get relegated from Ligue 1, as they currently sit at the bottom of the division. Thus, the 26-year-old could be sold for a potential bargain, given his age and individual exploits this season.

Journalist Zach Lowy described him as ‘dazzling’ earlier this year, as the defender has managed an impressive four goals and one assist in total in Ligue 1 so far this term (Transfermarkt).

Interestingly, he also shares the same agent as Jordan Pickford, and so the England international goalkeeper could play a part in luring Centonze to the Toffees.

In other news, find out which ‘top class’ Frank Lampard favourite the Blues are now ‘keen’ on signing here!

Manchester United have not made any signings as of yet in the January transfer window, but there has been plenty of speculation with a number of players linked with a move to the club this month, and one of those touted to arrive could be the perfect replacement for Paul Pogba if he does not commit to a future at Old Trafford this summer.

What’s the word?

Journalist, Conor Clancy, has given his perspective on Sergej Milinković-Savić being linked to Manchester United, and the effect he could have on the side, hailing the Lazio midfielder “another Paul Pogba”.

Clancy told GIVEMESPORT:

“I think Milinkovic-Savic is just another Paul Pogba in that they’ve got the same skill set. They’re physically quite similar. When they’ve got the ball at their feet, they’re capable of doing similar things.”

Milinkovic-Savic has been linked this month with a move to Man United, as Rangnick comes under pressure to improve the side, but no official bid has been made for the player as of yet.

Ralf must seal the signing

The £63m-rated beast could surely cure the Pogba headache Manchester United are facing with his contract ending in the summer of this year, and fans would welcome the signing of the midfielder, with one Red Devils fan tweeting;

“@ManUtd why are we not targeting Milinkovic-Savic this window. He looks like the perfect match to a rather subdued midfield.”

The Lazio midfielder is enjoying an impressive campaign so far in his 21 games, scoring seven goals, registering eight assists from a whopping total of 31 key passes and an 82.5% pass success. As a consequence of that, the 26-year-old has claimed the most assists in the Serie A this season.

According to Squawka, when you compare the Serbian to Pogba in their last full season for their respective clubs, the 2020/21 campaign, Milinkovic-Savic scored five more goals, converted more of his chances, bagged six more assists, created a higher degree of chances and completed more passes than the 28-year-old United midfielder.

It’s fair to say that he would not only be a good replacement but could potentially be an upgrade at Old Trafford, and Rangnick should not ignore how well the Lazio midfielder is playing right now, and how his influence could inject a fresh perspective into his currently underwhelming side.

In other news: Rangnick prepared to make offer for Araujo

Leeds United striker Ryan Edmondson could leave on a permanent basis over the summer, according to Leeds Live’s Ed Mackey.

The Lowdown: Edmondson’s Leeds career

Now 20, he joined Leeds back in 2017 from York City and has made two senior appearances for the Whites.

He has spent time out on loan with Aberdeen and Northampton Town in recent years and began the current campaign with Fleetwood Town.

Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott praised the centre forward on social media after he scored and provided an assist against Barrow back in October, with Edmondson now on loan at Port Vale.

The Latest: Mackey’s claim

Mackey shared a story on Leeds Live on Thursday, just days after the striker scored his first Port Vale goal in a 1-1 draw with Forest Green.

The journalist said that it is likely a loan move or even a permanent exit could be on the cards in the summer, when Edmondson will enter the final 12 months of his Elland Road contract.

The Verdict: Permanent exit?

Edmondson admitted that he was ‘loving’ life with Port Vale, and if he continues to impress with the League Two side, perhaps a permanent move there could be on the cards.

It seems clear that Marcelo Bielsa doesn’t view the 20-year-old as a future first-team player following a number of loan spells away from the club. Also, the Argentine has kept the likes of Joe Gelhardt and Sam Greenwood close at Thorp Arch, with the two young forwards making their Premier League debuts this season.

Therefore, a permanent exit could be the right call for all parties at the end of the season, with Edmondson now having the chance to catch the eye of future suitors by impressing at Vale Park.

In other news: Phil Hay and Graham Smyth buzzing over free transfer news involving Leeds

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Blackburn Rovers recently announced that manager Tony Mowbray has reached the two-year mark in his tenure at Ewood Park.

Mowbray took charge of Rovers in February 2017, at which point the club were struggling in the Championship. The 55-year-old manager was not able to keep them in the second tier, but he had instigated an improvement in form and retained his position into the new League One season.

Venky’s Ltd, the owners of Blackburn Rovers, retained faith in Mowbray and were repaid when he brought the club back into the Championship at the first time of asking.

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Now, Rovers are undergoing a period of poor form, having lost their last four league outings, but they look to be safe from any relegation fears this time around. Considering the state of the club when Mowbray came in, the coach must be commended for the work he has done in steadying the ship and restoring the side as an aspirational one, rather than a fearful, failing one. 

Following the club’s two-year announcement, plenty of Rovers fans took to Twitter to applaud the work Mowbray has done so far…

Many Glasgow Rangers fans have been left buzzing as international news emerged involving Fashion Sakala.

As shared by the club’s official Twitter channel, the striker helped himself to a hat-trick for Zambia in their World Cup qualifying match against Mauritania on Saturday afternoon.

It adds to the treble that he scored in the 6-1 win at Motherwell in the Premiership a fortnight ago, continuing his rich vein of recent form.

Sakala was a summer arrival from KV Oostende and has so far managed to score four goals and provide one assist in nine Premiership matches (Transfermarkt).

He has become a fan favourite at Ibrox already already, as Gers supporters have created a new song for him, and many were certainly pleased with the news of his latest hat-trick.

Rangers fans on Sakala’s hat-trick

These Rangers fans buzzed as the news of Sakala’s hat-trick was shared on Twitter:

“Things you love to see”

Credit: @ArgyllWarrior

“Our boy is ripping it up”

Credit: @Made_In_Ulster

“He’s on fire”

Credit: @KyleMcQuade93

“This cheered me up a bit”

Credit: @Dn3Rover

“Best tweet of the day so far Mr Rangers, but there’s still time for something really really special”

Credit: @Valerie33087475

“Love it”

Credit: @Mikey1872786

In other news, find out which Gers star is attracting Premier League interest

West Ham United are interested in a deal to bring Sven Botman to the London Stadium in the January transfer window.

What’s the talk?

That’s according to a claim made by ExWHUemployee, who revealed in a recent post on The West Ham Way that David Moyes’ side have made an enquiry with LOSC Lille ahead of a potential move for the centre-back in the winter window.

The Hammers insider went on to claim that the French market is one that West Ham will be looking to take advantage of in January, as a number of Ligue 1 sides are suffering from considerable financial difficulties this season.

In his post, ExWHUemployee said: “We have made an enquiry [to] Lille [for] 21-year-old centre back Sven Botman. As revealed previously we are very much looking at the French market as there are a number of clubs suffering financial difficulties.”

Fans will be buzzing

Considering the sheer amount of potential Botman quite clearly possesses, in addition to the fact that both Kurt Zouma and Angelo Ogbonna look set to spend a considerable amount of time sidelined due to injury, the news that West Ham are interested in a move for the 21-year-old defender is sure to have left fans of the club buzzing.

Indeed, over his 37 Ligue 1 appearances last season, the £27m-rated centre-back helped his side keep a whopping 20 clean sheets, in addition to making an average of 1.5 interceptions, 0.8 tackles, 60.6 passes and winning 68% of his duels per game.

These returns saw the Netherlands U21 international who Kevin Phillips dubbed a “Van Dijk-like signing” earn a seasonal SofaScore match rating of 7.08, ranking him as Lille’s joint third-best player in the top flight of French football on their way to securing the Ligue 1 title.

As such, should West Ham be able to get a deal for the £18k-per-week defender over the line this January, it would undoubtedly be a major coup for the Hammers, as well as a signing who would greatly increase the club’s chances of securing a top-four finish in the league come next May.

However, with it being reported that Lille are demanding a figure of around £40m in order to part with the youngster this January, whether or not the West Ham board cough up the funds very much remains to be seen.

In other news: Forget Ogbonna: WHU must seal swoop for £65k-p/w “monster” who’s “absolutely insane”

Manchester United are moving ever closer to appointing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s long-term successor at Old Trafford with Ralf Rangnick’s interim contract ending shortly.

What’s the word?

Man United have had two primary candidates when considering who to replace Solskajer with Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag in the running.

However, it looks as though it will be the latter who wins the race to become their new manager.

That’s according to Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein, with the Italian journalist taking to Twitter on Monday evening to reveal the following news:

“Sources close to Erik ten Hag confirm @David_Ornstein report: his appointment as new Man United manager is at final stages. Nothing signed yet – back room staff to be decided. No announcement expected this week. Ajax and Man Utd will be in contact about €2m clause.”

Fans will be buzzing

At long last, the wait now finally appears to be over.

It has been a turbulent campaign for the Red Devils, moving from an outside bet for the Premier League title after signing the likes of Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo, to a club now who are unlikely to even secure a place in next season’s Champions League.

As a result, to rid the club of those scars and bring in a new manager, especially one as exciting as ten Hag should be incredibly exciting for supporters.

Pochettino has long been admired by the United hierarchy and it was always going to take someone special to leapfrog him in their thoughts.

However, that’s exactly what ten Hag is; special.

The 52-year-old has only ever coached a senior team in the Netherlands so a move to the Premier League, and in particular United, will be an arduous task.

Yet, this only feels positive. The Dutchman was asking for assurances over the amount of say he’d have with incoming transfers and considering he is now close to being appointed, it must mean he is going to play a leading role in proceedings not just in the dugout, but behind the scenes too.

Considering the mess that Man Untied are embroiled in, having a boss with more of a say can only be a good thing for the progression of the club on the pitch.

Combine that with his winning mentality – he has secured two Dutch cups and two Eredivisie titles with Ajax – and this seems like a hire that United have done their due diligence on.

Fans will be elated to finally put this saga to bed.

AND in other news, Ten Hag can become instant hit if MUFC sign £100m “animal” who’s better than Haaland…

The knowledge of essential football betting terminologies is crucial for placing successful wagers. In addition, football is quite a popular sport for betting. So, arm yourself with some easy and informative football betting terms.

Football is one of the most straightforward games in the world. But, of course, nominal terms and their meaning can help you understand and bet on games. In addition, nearly 40 % of all money wagered by bettors is spent on this game in the UK.

Fortunately, you can bet on football easily as https://betting.com/gb/tips/football lists all the betting predictions. In addition, it has a complete guide on how to bet on football successfully. It lists all the best online betting sites, compares odds and reviews them all. A beginner or an experienced one, you will take away valuable knowledge from the site. So, explore the world of football betting with the website. Now, let’s have a look at some basic and straightforward football betting terms:

Stake

The easiest and essential term, it’s the amount of money you place on a bet. You’re going to lose your stake if you lose the bet.

Accumulator bet

It’s a very thrilling bet, just like parlays. For example, you’ve to win all the different matches on the same ticket if you want to win the bet. A single defeat of a single team will make you lose the total bet. These types of bets make a high payroll, and it’s very risky as well as advantageous.

No Goal no Bet

It’s a unique football bet where your team has to wait until it scores first or the last goal. The first or last goal must be of your team. For example, you will get your stake if the match draws as Leeds United and Brentford ended in a draw.

Team to go Through

This bet is on which game will go to the next round. It’s generally practised in knockout tournaments such as the champions league. This is critical for some players when there is a chance a game will go to extra time. If it’s a draw in 90 minutes. It also protects bets in penalty shootouts.

H2H Betting

It’s a unique setting in which the two teams are not competing. Instead, both the teams may be paired up with other groups. The bet is settled by analysing both the team’s performances. The margin will decide who wins the bet.

24 Hour Rule

If the match gets postponed under any circumstances, the bet will be valid for 24 hours. After 24 hours, the chance will become null and void.

Half Time/Full Time

This lets you predict the winner of the game at halftime. So you could anticipate a draw at halftime but for the home team to win by full time.

90 Minute Betting

This bet is usually on the individual players. You may have bet on the top goal scorer. But, if the player doesn’t show up in a 90 minutes match, the bet is called off.

Conclusion

The football team is getting ready for the football stadium in Qatar for the FIFA world cup. With such excitement around the corner, you must prepare for ultimate adventurous football betting.

You must explore and dive into the world of thrills with football betting and make monetary benefits. Learning the basic knowledge of football terms and experience will let you grow and make you crazy about the sport.

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