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No domingo (10), o Corinthians realizou,no CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, o penúltimo treino preparatório para a partida de quarta-feira (13), contra o Fluminense, às 21h30, na Neo Química Arena, pela 29ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro.

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​O preparador físico da equipe, Flávio de Oliveira, comandou o aquecimento no Campo 1. Depois disso, os atletas se dirigiram ao Campo 3, onde o técnico Vagner Mancini os dividiu em quatro times para um trabalho técnico em campo reduzido.

O último treino para o jogo contra os cariocas será realizado na segunda-feira (11),no período da tarde,no CT Dr. Joaquim Grava.

CORINTHIANS PEGA VAGA NA LIBERTA? SIMULE O BRASILEIRÃO AQUI

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O Corinthians não entrou em campo na última rodada do Brasileirão pois o seu adversário, o Palmeiras, teve compromisso pela semifinal da Libertadores, na terça-feira (5). O clássico foi remarcado para o dia 18 de janeiro, às 19h, no Allianz Parque.

O duelo contra o time das Laranjeiras, válido pela 29ª rodada do campeonato, seria no final de semana. No entanto, ele foi remarcado para a próxima quarta-feira (13), para ser transmitido na TV aberta.

Contra o Flu, o único desfalque certo do Timão é Ramiro, suspenso pelo terceiro cartão amarelo. Em contrapartida, o zagueiro Bruno Méndez volta de suspensão e vai disputar uma vaga com Jemerson, que é o favorito e foi titular no treino da última quinta-feira (7).

Chris Lynn believes the upcoming T20 matches can help Australia kickstart their season following the ODI series defeat

Daniel Brettig16-Nov-2018

Chris Lynn only knows one way, so it was little surprise to hear him declare that the key to the rest of Australia’s summer is to start “throwing the first punch” so as to “drive the game” against South Africa and India, starting with the one-off T20 on the Gold Coast on Saturday night.This is easier said than done, of course, with Australia’s performances so far characterised more by uncertainty and struggle rather than crispness of movement and clarity of thought. When Lynn was promoted to open in the decisive ODI in Hobart on Sunday, his attempt to “throw the first punch” resulted in an edge and a duck at the hands of Dale Steyn.”We didn’t get off to the greatest starts in our batting unit,” Lynn said on the Gold Coast. “Hopefully we can do that tomorrow night and I suppose we were always just chasing the game rather than driving the game, so first and foremost we want to be out there throwing the first punch and putting them on the back foot, because then if you drive the game it makes life so much easier, not only as a batting group but for your captain, for your bowlers.Du Plessis flags 2020 exit from international T20

South Africa’s captain Faf du Plessis has signalled that the World T20 in Australia in late 2020 will be his last international assignment in the shortest format, as he pondered the difficulties posed by domestic leagues in terms of having the best players available to play all three forms of the game.
“The T20 World Cup is in Australia and that’s not too far away, so hopefully we’ll be back for that and that will probably be my last international tour I would think,” du Plessis said in Brisbane. “From our perspective, T20 cricket for us over the last two or three years has been a case of bringing in the young guys, giving them an opportunity, so we never really play our strongest XI, which isn’t great for the international game.
“Football [has] a situation where it’s playing for your clubs and then there’s an international tournament. In my opinion that’s a good place for T20 cricket to be in, because you shouldn’t be trying to compete with the leagues because they are so strong at the moment. And I can see the same with other teams – it’s almost never their strongest teams, and fans come to watch the best players play. That’s where I see the game moving forward, but the T20 World Cup in 2020 is something I’m really looking forward to … that will probably be the last tournament for me.”

“If we can start that momentum through this T20 series, I think the Test series will be crucial and quite challenging against India, so if we can build momentum early in the T20 format, build guys’ confidence and belief that we’re still the best in the world, I think it’s going to be huge and hopefully we can start that tomorrow night.”Despite low scores in Perth and Hobart, and a missed opportunity in Adelaide where he was unable to resist the temptation to keep attacking Kagiso Rabada after a quartet of blows to the boundary, Lynn stressed that he would not be changing his approach.”I don’t think I’ll change at all to be honest,” he said. “I feel like I’m hitting the ball quite well, runs haven’t been there, but just because you miss out in a couple of innings you don’t change your whole game plan. To me it’s all about keeping my head still, hitting through the line of the ball and trying to do that to the best of my ability.”In the T20 format of the game, you’re going to come off some nights and other nights you’re going to fail, that’s just the way it goes in the shorter format. Hopefully tomorrow night it goes my way. The first game I was [nervous] just because it was my first game for Australia in a long time, but after the first 10 minutes the nerves were settled for me and it’s just a game no matter what format it is.”It’s a white ball coming down at you, it swings a little bit here and there, but I want to make sure I’m having fun, that’s the main thing. I’m certainly doing that at the moment, even though results haven’t gone our way. Every time you step out on the ground you want to contribute and do as best you can. I still feel I’ve got a lot to offer in international cricket, the dominoes haven’t lined up yet but I think it’s not far off.”As for the challenge posed by South Africa, Lynn said the quality of Steyn, Rabada and Lungi Ngidi in particular meant he was learning a lot in a short space of time. South Africa’s captain Faf du Plessis has been blunt in stating that extra pace provided by Steyn and Rabada was the key to stopping Lynn from causing the sort of havoc he has regularly inflicted on opponents in the BBL.”Two of the best bowlers in the world, Dale Steyn and Rabada, and someone like Ngidi hasn’t given us anything to hit so far and has executed his role to a tee,” Lynn said. “They’ve got a couple of classy spinners as well. That’s why it’s international cricket, there’s no easy overs, no easy games, so I’m really enjoying that challenge.”We haven’t got the results on the board and I haven’t personally, but I’m loving every minute of it. You work out very quickly who you are as a player and where you’ve got to get better. It’s going to take a while to adjust, but the change room’s happy and we’re working our backsides off.”

When Nottingham Forest returned to the Premier League last season, before welcoming an incredible number of new signings, some may have questioned whether they had been too active in the transfer market, unbalancing Steve Cooper's side. One year later, however, and the Midlands club look comfortable enough to secure back-to-back survival in England's top flight hopefully without too much fuss.

In their first game back after the international break, Forest square off against Luton Town in a crucial six-pointer – it is the type of a game that a side hoping to create distance between themselves and the dropzone should be winning.

The likes of Taiwo Awoniyi and Morgan Gibbs-White have been particularly successful for Forest, helping their side to their most impressive moment this season in a 1-0 defeat of Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Even with Cooper's attacking options flourishing, however, those at the City Ground are still reportedly eyeing a move for one wantaway forward in the January transfer window, perhaps due to Awoniyi's injury.

Nottingham Forest transfer news

Nottingham Forest's summer spending reportedly reached the €122m (£106m) mark, as a number of names arrived, from Callum Hudson-Odoi to Anthony Elanga in what turned out to be a successful transfer window. The Midlands club will be well-aware of the need to keep their foot on the gas, however, and could, therefore, return to the market in January.

The latest Michy Batshuayi transfer news certainly looks positive for Forest, too. According to Turkish newspaper Sozcu, the forward has requested to leave current club Fenerbahce, and Forest, alongside RC Lens, are tracking the former Premier League winner, who will reportedly cost just €10m (£9m).

With Awoniyi, Origi, and Chris Wood to call upon up top, it could easily be argued that Forest don't need Batshuayi. Given his Premier League experience, desire to leave for more game-time, and relatively low price-tag however, he could be an option worth pursuing to add that extra piece of depth in case any more injuries pop up.

How many goals has Michy Batshuayi scored?

Now 30-years-old, Batshuayi has lost his place in Fenerbahce's starting line-up, having fallen down the pecking order. When he has been given a chance, though, to his credit, the forward has delivered. In three starts in the Super Lig this season, Batshuayi's stats have been impressive, having scored twice and assisted once, whilst also scoring in a Europa Conference League start. It seems like all the former Borussia Dortmund man needs is consistent game-time.

When he has earned minutes on the pitch in the past, Batshuayi has been the centre of praise, including from former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard, who said, via the club's official website: "It was interesting to see not just the player – I kind of knew the quality Michy had and it’s always good to see that up close – but also the personality.

"Since early season, how he’s trained, his demeanour, his positivity, and quality when he’s come on, which is obviously the most important thing, have been top class.

"When Tammy is scoring regular goals and getting a firm foot in the team, that’s not easy. It’s the same for Oli [Giroud]. Michy has shown all the right ways of handling that. He has been very good for us so far, and that positive spirit when you’re not playing regularly is not just important for him, cause that’s tough sometimes, but it’s important for the group. He deserves extra praise for that. He’s positive, hard-working, loves scoring goals."

‘Osama’ investigation closed, but doesn’t rule out possibility of facing unnamed abuser in next year’s Ashes

ESPNcricinfo staff25-Sep-2018Moeen Ali believes there is no need for sledging to involve personal insults, after it was confirmed that Cricket Australia would be taking no further action in the wake of his allegations that a member of Australia’s 2015 Ashes squad had called him “Osama” during the Cardiff Test match.Speaking to BBC Radio 4, Moeen insisted he was happy to move on from an incident which occurred three years ago, but which came to light in a serialised extract of his forthcoming autobiography. However, he didn’t rule out the possibility that he could come up against the same unnamed individual in next year’s Ashes.”That was probably the one [comment] that stands out,” Moeen told the programme. “You always get stuff from the crowd, but that was the one that really upset me, I can’t believe he actually said that. But you move on and try and get on with performing for England. It was investigated and it’s all done now, and it’s in the past.”In the wake of Moeen’s allegations, CA’s integrity unit interviewed numerous Australian players from the 2015 Cardiff Test and team management, while also communicating with the ECB’s own integrity unit. And though they reiterated their “zero-tolerance approach to remarks of this nature”, they concluded that no new evidence had come to light.Though Moeen conceded that sledging was an accepted tactic for putting an opponent off their game, he felt that the incident in question had crossed the line. “One hundred percent,” he said. “If that is trying to put your opponent off … there’s no room for that in life in general, not just in sports.”There are ways of putting your opponent off,” he added. “Sometimes you don’t need to say anything. Sometime you can intimidate your opponent just by standing there. There’s ways of doing it, but it’s not my sort of way, you just get on with it.”Sledging has never been personal, from the stories I hear, it’s been serious but in good humour. More of a mental thing, rather than going personal and taking it too far.”Personally I don’t do anything,” he added. “I don’t feel like I need to. You can have the passion, but for me it’s more about being a good person and trying to play cricket the right way.”Asked whether he was likely to face his abuser in the Ashes next summer, Moeen insisted he was not looking any further ahead than the tour of Sri Lanka next month. “I don’t know if I’ll be in the squad next year,” he said. “If I ever come up against him or someone in that mindset, so be it, but it doesn’t bother me.”

Manchester United did not shy away from splashing even more cash in the summer, signing the likes of Rasmus Højlund, Mason Mount and Andre Onana in the hopes they would significantly improve a squad in need of some fresh blood – the Red Devils spending an estimated £183.5m on new faces per Sky Sports.

All three signings have not exactly hit the ground running, the weight of expectation too much especially for Onana who has already had blunder reels made of him so early into his Red Devils career.

The Cameroonian goalkeeper did redeem himself last time out against FC Copenhagen in the Champions League however, saving a spot-kick at the death to give Man United their first group stage win by a narrow 1-0 scoreline.

Man United supporters will hope that another of their summer signings can come good in the form of Sofyan Amrabat, who has experienced a rocky start to life in Manchester after joining the club on a loan basis from Fiorentina.

At this moment in time, the loan switch looks unlikely to be extended to a permanent deal with the Moroccan dubbed a "fish out of water" by ex-Premier League striker and football pundit Chris Sutton after his recent poor displays.

How has Sofyan Amrabat performed this season?

Operating as both a full-back and central midfielder this campaign for Man United after leaving Serie A behind on a temporary basis, the 27-year-old dud has arguably looked out of his depth in England – certainly in Sutton's eyes.

The Crystal Palace home defeat saw Amrabat's personal performance put under the microscope for criticism, alongside his team's collective effort – the Red Devils dominated the possession on the day with 78% of the ball, but ultimately came unstuck in a demoralising 1-0 defeat at Old Trafford.

Amrabat would lose possession a dire 20 times in this contest, playing in an unfamiliar full-back position. He would have a torrid time all afternoon coming up against Jordan Ayew, an individual display that saw Chris Sutton deliver a scathing verdict of the ex-Feyenoord man.

Sutton, when speaking on BBC Radio Five Live, tore into Amrabat's display directly after the match: "He’s not looked comfortable in that left back position today, like a fish out of water.”

The Fiorentina loanee has impressed since – earning a commendable 7.5 Sofascore rating in Man United's 2-1 win over Brentford – but his signing could go down as a failure – similar to that of Wout Weghorst's loan to the Theatre of Dreams last campaign.

After arriving on loan from Burnley, the experienced number nine scored just two goals and provided three assists in 31 appearances in all competitions.

He also failed to score a single goal in ten Premier League starts for the Red Devils, and missed three 'big chances', as the towering dud was unable to provide real quality in the final third.

Amrabat is now at risk of falling into the same category as Weghorst in terms of a loan player who is unable to make a consistently positive impact on the pitch, which could make him the manager's worst signing since bringing the Dutchman in.

It will be interesting to see what team Erik Ten Hag goes for ahead of the Manchester Derby on Sunday, with another loanee in Sergio Reguilon far more impressive recently than Amrabat.

Will Amrabat start vs Man City?

Substituted off at half-time versus FC Copenhagen – losing possession five times in total from this 45 minute spell per Sofascore – the 6 foot 1 battler could be sweating about his immediate future in the starting line-up ahead of the Man City clash.

Christian Eriksen who filled in for Amrabat in the second half on Tuesday night could have played himself into contention for this crunch match on Sunday, the experienced former Tottenham man assisting Harry Maguire's decisive game-winning goal.

Amrabat could fall further and further down the pecking order at the Theatre of Dreams as a direct consequence of his below-par 45 minutes in the Champions League.

As a result, the signing could be viewed as a bewildering misfire in the transfer market to the same magnitude as Wout Weghorst's spell in Manchester on loan – the Dutch striker departing Old Trafford with zero Premier League goals to his name.

Wolverhampton Wanderers could be set to lose one of their integral first-team stars next year, according to reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Who have Wolves signed in 2023?

At Molineux, Gary O’Neil secured the services of Matheus Cunha, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Santiago Bueno, Boubacar Traore, Enso Gonzalez, Matt Doherty and Tom King over the summer, whilst signing Tommy Doyle on a season-long loan from Premier League rivals Manchester City.

The Old Gold also sanctioned the sales of several high-profile names, including Ruben Neves, Matheus Nunes, Adama Traore and Nathan Collins, and whilst the previous transfer window has now closed, the rumours surrounding exits next year have already started doing the rounds.

In the Midlands, Pedro Neto has established himself as the club’s overall best-performing player so far this season with a match rating of 7.16 (WhoScored – Wolves squad statistics), and being the standout star, the right-winger knows he is destined for bigger things.

According to Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke, Portugal’s international is interested in quitting in the near future to join a bigger club where he knows he can compete for silverware, and Arsenal are the team to have so far shown the most interest in the 23-year-old having had scouts in attendance to watch him during the recent 2-1 victory over Pep Guardiola’s side.

Pedro Neto transfer update…

Writing in his column for CaughtOffside, Fabrizio Romano delivered a Pedro Neto transfer update, indicating that Wolves are in a strong position regarding the attacker's situation, but suggesting that they could be tempted to cash in should a respectable offer arrive:

“We’re still seeing plenty of rumours about Pedro Neto, and as I said last week, things are likely to happen for the Portuguese winger in 2024 in terms of a transfer.

“Arsenal wanted Neto just over a year ago. They’ve always been interested in the player and they keep tracking him, but there are also other clubs following the situation. He’s always been on the list for Arsenal but it’s nothing more concrete just yet, and the race looks to be absolutely open.”

How many goals has Pedro Neto scored?

In the Premier League this season, Neto has posted six final third involvements, five assists and one goal, in eight appearances (Transfermarkt – Neto statistics), with this prolific form having seen him described as “pure gold” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, so the thought of him leaving is likely to be a blow for Wolves.

O’Neil’s left-footed ace, who earns £50k-per-week (Wolves salaries), also loves to use his pace to dribble past his marker and take aim at the opposition’s goalkeeper, as he’s recorded 12 shots this term, with none of his teammates bettering that number (FBRef – Wolves squad statistics).

Furthermore, Neto is a versatile operator having been deployed in six various positions across the pitch since first bursting onto the scene, including everywhere across the frontline and two roles in the midfield, so it’s important that the board do everything they can to try and retain the services of their talisman next year.

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Com a derrota diante do Fortaleza no último domingo (18), o Palmeiras atingiu a marca de quatro derrotas consecutivas na temporada – algo que não acontecia desde 2016.

A atual sequência acumula derrotas para Botafogo, São Paulo, Coritiba e Fortaleza, sendo todas as quatro partidas pelo Brasileirão. Entre os dias 17 e 27 de março de 2016, os reveses consecutivos aconteceram pela Libertadores (Nacional-URU) e pelo Campeonato Paulista (Osasco Audax, Red Bull Brasil e Água Santa) justamente no início da vitoriosa passagem do técnico Cuca naquele ano.

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Exclusivamente pelo Brasileirão, contudo, o Palmeiras não era derrotado quatro vezes seguidas desde 2014, ou seja, antes do início da ‘Era Crefisa’. No ano de seu centenário, o Verdão perdeu cinco partidas consecutivas na reta final do campeonato nacional – Atlético-MG, São Paulo, Sport (inauguração oficial do Allianz Parque), Coritiba e Internacional – ficando a um passo do rebaixamento.

Com a demissão de Vanderlei Luxemburgo após a derrota em casa para o Coritiba, o Palmeiras foi comandado por Andrey Lopes diante do Fortaleza, mas não houve qualquer melhora no desempenho da equipe. O técnico espanhol Miguel Ángel Ramírez, do Independiente del Valle-EQU é o favorito para assumir o cargo.

O Palmeiras volta a campo na quarta-feira (21), às 21h30, para enfrentar o Tigre-ARG no Allianz Parque pela Libertadores. O Alviverde entra em campo já classificado para a próxima fase. Pelo Campeonato Brasileiro, o próximo compromisso é no domingo (25), às 16h, fora de casa diante do Atlético-GO. O Verdão tentará não igualar a marca de 2014 de cinco derrotas seguidas no Brasileirão.

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Liverpool secured a 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday lunchtime, but if the hosts took their chances in the first half, the narrative would have been a completely different one at full-time.

The Reds were sluggish and lethargic to begin with and Wolves capitalized by launching a barrage of attacks – led by the irrepressible Pedro Neto – who provided a superb cross for Hwang Hee-chan's opener inside seven minutes.

The Portuguese should have had a second assist to his name, however, Matheus Cunha failed to convert his wicked delivery.

With the Brazilian spurning a golden opportunity to double their lead, Liverpool gained encouragement as Mohamed Salah and Jurgen Klopp's substitutions Luis Diaz, Harvey Elliott and Darwin Núñez made a huge impact and helped inspire a second-half comeback.

While that trio reined in the plaudits for their impact off the bench, youngster Jarell Quansah quietly went under the radar, performing admirably on his full debut.

How did Jarell Quansah perform against Wolves?

Quansah was the latest gem to be unearthed from the Liverpool academy on Saturday, following in the footsteps of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones and Stefan Bajcetic in recent times.

In the absence of Virgil van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold, the 20-year-old was drafted into a makeshift back line and although some youngsters would have crumbled under the pressure, Quansah shined like a diamond in the rough, especially in the first half, as Liverpool's disorganised defence were made to deal with an onslaught of Wolves attacks.

Considering the situation he was thrown into, this was the baptism of fire that the youngster needed, impressing particularly after Wolves took the lead.

Reflecting on the Englishman's performance, Klopp said: "I have to say he did really well. He was good,

"In possession as well he was calm. It was like we had just met in the car park before the game with the organisation in the first half. But he played really well."

With the German waxing lyrical about his ability in possession, Quansah made 91 touches, recorded a 96% pass completion and accurately placed all three of his attempted long balls, as per Sofascore.

Quansah's defensive capabilities were also outstanding. He won three out of his four ground duels, made three tackles, two interceptions and was only dribbled past once.

Following this performance, the young defender drew high praise for how he conducted himself considering his tender age with Joe Cole saying: "He looked like he'd played for decades in Liverpool's first team."

Lauded as "absolutely phenomenal" by fellow academy graduate Alexander-Arnold, Quansah is the latest star to come off the conveyor belt at Melwood, but he isn't the only talent to have made the step-up into the Reds senior setup in recent times.

When he was thrust into the spotlight last season, 18-year-old Bajcetic made an even bigger impact than Quansah.

How good is Stefan Bajcetic?

A destructive and combative defensive midfielder, described by journalist Zubin Daver as "special", Bajcetic stepped up to the plate last season and did a remarkable job of screening the Reds backline.

Prior to his season-ending injury in March, the 6 foot 1 titan impressed with his aggressive nature, ability to reclaim possession and get his side quickly on the front, placing in the top 7% for dribblers tackled, top 12% for interceptions, top 13% for aerials won and top 28% for ball recoveries when compared to players positionally similar to him in the Premier League last term, as per FBref.

Throughout this campaign so far, Liverpool have missed having a destructive player in the middle of the park, someone capable of shielding their defence, breaking up play effectively and driving them up the field with purpose.

Although Wataru Endo was brought into the club to do that job, the Japan international is still acclimatising to English football and has rarely featured since their 2-1 win over Newcastle.

Instead of utilising Endo, Klopp has chosen to use Alexis Mac Allister in the deep-lying playmaker role, but this has left the Reds exposed on the counter-attack with the Argentine prone to being caught upfield.

With that said, as evidenced by his 15 appearances for the club last season, Bajcetic is the ferocious, tough-tackling and aggressive midfielder that Liverpool have missed in their engine room.

Following his excellent performance in the Merseyside derby in February, teammate Salah backed up this point by directing high praise towards the teenager, saying: “Since he started playing for us, he has been our best player maybe so hopefully he keeps that confidence and keeps going.”

The fact that Salah labelled him as their best player during that period suggests how highly regarded he is at the club, as was his consistent place in the team prior to his injury.

Bajcetic made a huge impact for Liverpool prior to his injury and if Klopp unleashes him again, he could solve their current midfield conundrum and show why he is a bigger talent than Quansah.

Discarded Australian Test opener Matt Renshaw made a statement to the national selectors with a commanding 170 to put the Queensland Bulls in control on day one against Victoria at the MCG.Renshaw had endured a lean period after being dropped from the Test squad prior to the Ashes series but has found some form in the last two Shield matches.He struck 12 fours and four sixes in a fluent 218-ball innings that ended at the hands of Fawad Ahmed with more than 20 overs remaining in the day. Renshaw was well supported by Sam Heazlett during an 89-run stand. Heazlett cruised to an unbeaten 63 by the close with Jack Wildermuth racing to 42 not out.The Victoria bowlers toiled hard but only broke through four times on a surface that has yielded a lot of runs this summer.

After a challenging summer in the transfer window, Wolverhampton Wanderers could finally locate their light at the end of the tunnel with an exciting talent linked to Molineux.

Gary O’Neil could welcome the club’s third signing of the window, despite their immense struggles to accumulate funds due to tough restrictions relating to Financial Fair Play (FFP).

Despite not being able to spend lavishly during the summer, the Old Gold may still be able to acquire some dazzling talent as reports link the Midlands club to making a dip into the market.

Who could Wolves sign this summer?

There has been some speculation regarding Wolves’ potential interest in Burnley midfielder Josh Brownhill, who has been approached by the Midlands side, according to TEAMtalk.

Last week, news in South America suggested that the Premier League side could make a surprise move for Manchester United starlet Facundo Pellistri.

As reported by LR Uruguay (as relayed by Molineux News), O’Neil’s side have registered interest in the 21-year-old, who could make the switch to Molineux as part of a loan deal from Old Trafford.

Loaning the talent to a fellow side in the top-flight would be beneficial to the Red Devils in giving the player valuable experience, with AFC Bournemouth, Luton Town and Burnley also listed as interested parties.

What could Facundo Pellistri offer to Wolves?

After joining United in 2020 from Uruguayan side Penarol, the winger has endeavoured on two loan spells in the Spanish top-flight with Deportivo Alaves, as well as gaining spells of experience in the Premier League in six appearances so far.

Speaking on his progression, Erik ten Hag lauded the young gem for his work in training earlier this year, where he was described as being “the example by deserving his position by performance” by his manager.

Deployed on the right wing, the skilful starlet has been tipped to have a “bright future” in football by U23 scout Antonio Mango, who praised him for looking “at ease” when representing the Reds in the Europa League last season.

For Wolves, obtaining a right-sided threat could be the perfect acquisition for O’Neil, considering the departure of former winger Adama Traore earlier this summer.

The Spaniard was renowned at Molineux for his directness, pace and power on the flank, in a role that could be perfectly replicated by Pellistri should he make the move to the Midlands.

Having been hailed as being “dynamic” during his time at Alaves by scout Jacek Kulig, the 21-year-old averaged 3.21 progressive carries and 1.47 successful take-ons per 90 in LaLiga during the 2021/22 campaign, via FBref, suggesting that he has the strengths to succeed Traore.

The 27-year-old excelled one-versus-one on the wing for Wolves last season, averaging a mammoth 2.95 successful take-ons per 90, however as a player with significant experience on Pellistri, the Uruguayan’s averages pose for impressive reading at such early stages of his career.

Wolves could be the perfect destination for the United talent, who could fit into the club’s direct style of play with ease, with the opportunity there for him to impress in the Premier League and take valuable playing time back to Old Trafford next summer.