Sky Sports provide update on Liverpools move for Bradley BarcolaBradley Barcola to Liverpool looks difficult as PSG hold firm on 145m valuationLiverpool have made contact over Bradley Barcola, but early indications suggest any move for the Paris Saint-Germain winger will be tough to advance unless the French club soften their position. According to Sky Sports, the Premier League club have held preliminary talks with PSG and also spoken to the players representatives, yet the current asking price is a major obstacle.The central issue is clear. There is, in Sky Sports words, a significant gap in valuation between the two clubs. PSG are said to value the 23-year-old at 145m, and PSGs stance on the fee makes it a difficult deal to complete at this stage. That framing matters. Liverpools interest is genuine, but the conditions for a deal are presently unfavourable.Barcola transfer talks reveal Liverpool interestBarcola has been admired at Anfield for some time and his profile fits the current recruitment theme. Liverpools new head coach Andoni Iraola wants speed, intensity and directness in wide areas, particularly after the departure of Mohamed Salah. In that context, it is no surprise that Barcola remains under consideration.The report adds that a move to Anfield is said to appeal to Barcola, which is a relevant detail even if it does not materially change the negotiating picture. The France international has two years left on his PSG contract and has indicated he will not be signing a new one amid frustrations at a lack of game time. For Liverpool, that could eventually become a point of leverage, though not necessarily in the immediate term.Photo: IMAGOThere is also a wider squad-building angle. Liverpool are planning to have five wingers at the end of the window, with an additional one being a younger player they want to develop. That helps explain why the club are examining more than one route in the market rather than placing all focus on a single target.Ibrahim Mbaye option remains separateOne of those routes is Ibrahim Mbaye. Liverpool have explored the conditions of a deal for the PSG teenager, with the 18-year-old believed to be keen on a switch. Crucially, Their interest in the teenager is completely independent of any potential move for Barcola, which suggests the recruitment team are working on parallel tracks.That distinction is important. Mbaye would represent a developmental addition, whereas Barcola would be a premium, ready-made signing. The current plan appears flexible enough that It is possible that Liverpool could sign Mbaye and another more experienced option. In other words, Liverpools search for a winger is broader than one headline name.PSG stance keeps Anfield move at arms lengthThere may have been some outside expectation that PSGs own business could alter the picture. The arrival of Magnes Akliouche from Monaco for 42.8m and advanced talks for Ajax winger Mika Godts might have been interpreted as a prelude to an exit. Yet that does not appear to be the case.The reporting is explicit that PSG would ideally like to keep Barcola. It also states that PSG signing Godts and Akliouche does not increase the likelihood of Barcola leaving. That is a firm message from the French champions, who have already allowed several forwards to depart this summer.For now, Liverpools interest can be described as active but complicated. Barcola appeals, the player is open to the idea, and the tactical fit is obvious. Yet unless PSG revisit the fee, this is one to monitor rather than one nearing completion.Our ViewBarcola has the tools to be a brilliant fit for Iraola. He is quick, aggressive, technically sharp and comfortable carrying the ball in transition. You can see why Liverpool have kept him on their radar for years.The biggest issue is obvious, 145m is enormous, even for a player of his quality and age. Liverpool should not walk blindly into that number. If PSG really would ideally like to keep him, then the price is probably designed to shut the door rather than invite a negotiation. That means Liverpool may need to wait, keep the dialogue open and see whether the contract situation changes the mood later in the window or beyond.There is encouragement in the fact that a move to Anfield is said to appeal to Barcola. That matters. Players who want Liverpool can sometimes help shift a deal over time. Supporters will also like that the club seem to be thinking on two levels, an elite winger now, plus a younger one to develop.If Barcola proves impossible, fans should still take confidence from the strategy. Liverpool know they need more from the wide areas and they are targeting high-level profiles. Barcola would be exciting, but the bigger positive is that the club appear clear about the type of attacker Iraola wants.

According to a new report from Intel Market Research, the Europe Multiwall Paper Bags Market was valued at USD 0.79 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 0.95 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 2.6% during the forecast period. Market growth is driven by stringent EU directives prioritizing recyclable and compostable packaging, expansion of e-commerce logistics, and innovation in...

  Choosing the best skin image designer is definitely an essential a part of obtaining a skin image that you'll be very pleased in order to put on with regard to a long time. An excellent skin image is actually a lot more than printer ink positioned on your skin. St Pete FL Tattoo Artist Fufred It may signify the storage, commemorate a family member, convey personality, or just function...

Bruno Guimaraes was Newcastle's top goalscorer in the Premier League in 2025-26, scoring nine times in 29 appearances [Getty Images]Arsenal have signed Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for 75m.The former Newcastle captain made it clear he wanted to join the Premier League champions earlier this summer. The 28-year-old Brazil midfielder, who has signed a four-year deal with the option of a further 12 months, called the move one of the "toughest decisions" of his life."This move is very tough because Newcastle means so much to me," he added. "But I wanted to experience something new in my life. I feel ready for a new challenge for myself and my family."Newcastle said they wished Guimaraes and his family well.Guimaraes left Newcastle's training camp in La Manga in Spain earlier this week to finalise his move to Emirates Stadium following a breakthrough in talks.He revealed he received messages from a number of his future team-mates, including countryman Gabriel as well as fellow midfielder Declan Rice, who told him "come here and please no more fights, now we're friends"."I'm at the point of my life, I think I need a challenge like this," he said. "I want to win trophies, I want to make history and I think I'm in the right place to do it. I'm so excited to start."Guimaraes joined a Newcastle side in relegation trouble in January 2022 and went on to play a crucial role in their improvement in fortunes under former head coach Eddie Howe.Guimaraes became the first captain in seven decades to lift a major domestic trophy for Newcastle after they defeated Liverpool in the 2025 EFL Cup final.He was also part of the side who qualified for the Champions League in 2023 and 2025, before they slipped to 12th place in the Premier League last season.Why Arsenal are signing Newcastle captain GuimaraesEmotional Guimaraes wanted to join Arsenal - Wilson

Ben Pritchard had triathlon ambitions before suffering serious injuries in a 2026 cycling accident [Getty Images]Welsh Para-rower Ben Pritchard hopes his successful European title defence can be the springboard to retain his world title later this month.The 34-year-old from will head to Amsterdam having overcome a freak pre-event injury to beat Italian Giacomo Perini in the PR1 men's single sculls at the European Rowing Championships in Varese, Italy last weekend."When I landed in Italy, there was a malfunction on the hoist that got me on to the coach and the cable snapped, so it dropped me from the top of the hoist to the bottom, which obviously causes a bit of an injury, which I was managing throughout the championships," Pritchard told BBC Radio Wales Breakfast.Pritchard, from Mumbles, Swansea, added: "I actually thought I may not have come out on top given the injury that I was coping with, but I'm glad I did. It was a great race though. "It's probably one of the best races we've had in in a couple of years because it was neck and neck until the last 250m."Pritchard named BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year 2025Pritchard, the BBC Cymru Wales Sports Personality of the Year for 2025, and his team-mates have stayed at Varese to complete their preparations for the World Rowing Championships, that take place from 24-30 August at Amsterdam's Bosbaan venue."I always feel that this this camp is where we get the most speed," said Pritchard."We do a load of speed work in this last block now for the world championships, so I'm hoping that that'll set me in good stead for the future."I have just seen my competitor Erik Horrie from Australia training this morning, and he looks really fast as well. So hopefully we can get a good race but it's an outdoor sport - anything could happen."But it's going to be nice to be out on the Bosbaan in Amsterdam because the Welsh men's hockey team and ladies' team have got their World champs as well, so I'm going to hopefully get across and watch some of their games too."Pritchard is one of Para-rowing's dominant forces. Since winning gold at the 2024 Paralympics he has set multiple world records in his event and added the 2025 European and world crowns to his tally.He says he went to Italy with added desire to succeed after his Swansea coach Andrew Williams lost his father."It was a big one and an emotional one, but gave you the actual motivation when the going got tough in the race, that's for sure," he said.However, Pritchard was comfortable facing and beating Perini on his home waters, saying: "I think it's more my home water than his. "You know, we're in his home country, but as a team, we come here twice a year to train and spend two weeks of time here, so I've been coming here now for nine years. "It feels like a home to me, and the club members know me and all that kind of stuff, so I feel that actually I had a good share of the support in the stands."

Panthers' Devin Lloyd wants to be NFL Hall of Famer, next Luke Kuechly originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Carolina Panthers icon Luke Kuechly will continue the franchise's Pro Football Hall of Fame partyin Canton, Ohio, with his induction Saturday.UDFA quarterback Haynes King ignited the festivities with a walk-off, 5-yard touchdown run as time expired Thursday night, propelling the Panthers to a33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals atTom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Recognized as a defender with an elite on-field IQ, Kuechly's eight seasons with the Panthers capped a near-continuous chain of dominant linebacking play. The run started with Sam Mills (1995-98) and, following a two-season hiatus, current general manager Dan Morgan (2001-07) took over, before handing the positional baton to Jon Beason (2007-13), who overlapped with Kuechly (2012-19).Since then ...Not much.Last season, Christian Rozeboom served as the top inside linebacker in the 3-4 base defense. In 2024, it was Josey Jewell. In '23, Frankie Luvu.In '26, free-agent signee Devin Lloyd wants to establish a new tradition."There's a lineage of great linebacker play and that's special to be a part of," Lloyd saidfollowing training-camp practice July 26.Pro Football Focus on Friday ranked Lloyd as the NFL's third-best linebacker, behind San Francisco 49ers' Fred Warner and Detroit Lions' Jack Campbell.Lloyd wants to be better. He wants to be the best and, possibly, get his own Gold Jacket.Like Kuechlyon Friday night.Panthers' Devin Lloyd wants to be franchise's next great LBComing off his first Pro Bowl appearance last season, Lloyd inked a three-year, $45 million deal early in the free-agency period, potentially ending the Panthers' seven-season search to adequately replace Kuechly."It's a challenge that I look forward to," Lloyd said during his introductory press conference, per Panthers.com. "It's even better having resources like Dan, like Luke, like TD (Thomas Davis Sr.), guys that are around that I can talk to and get their insight on game film or taking care of my body, recovery, all the above, just having those resources there."But ultimately, when the standard's high and the expectation is high, that's typically a good thing."A 2022 first-round draft pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars, Lloyd collected a career-best 81 combined tackles, seven pass breakups and five interceptions in '25, but wasn't offered a fifth season on his rookie deal. He was targeted by Morgan for his playmaking skills.Among his highlights last season, Lloyd picked off Patrick Mahomes and sidestepped the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback's lunging tackle attempt, en route to a 99-yard interception return for a touchdown.MORE:When is the NFL Hall of Fame ceremony in 2026? Time, TV schedule, channel for Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, moreLloyd, along with most of the Panthers' starters, watched Thursday's preseason-opening thriller from the sidelines. To start a new linebacking tradition with the Panthers, he entered training camp with a plan."For me, it comes down to work ethic, how you treat people and ultimately respecting the game," Lloyd said. "You've got to respect the game and people will see that. And they'll see how you treat people means a lot (and) how you love those around you, it matters."So just being consistent and, and like I said, being myself."Like Kuechly.More NFL news:Panthers QB3 Haynes King's walk-off TD triggers roster spot, $3.1M salaryUDFA QB Haynes King aims to perfect plays anywhere, takes work to Panthers' parking lotJa'Tavion Sanders, Panthers' tight ends seek more productionPanthers' Bryce Young buries defense during NFL training camp practiceNewcomer Cam Gill in game-shape for first Panthers practice in pads

Photo by Nigel French/PA Images via Getty Images | PA Images via Getty ImagesBarcelona travel to Italy on Saturday, August 8 to play the inaugural Friuli Venezia Giulia triangular tournament at Bluenergy Stadium, home of Udinese as Bara will face the Serie A side as well as Premier League opposition in the form of Nottingham Forest.Its a good test for Hansi Flicks side which will once again feature several youngsters from La Masia as well as some first team reserves, but the triangular tournament format might not be known to younger fans who may have some doubts about how it works.So heres all you need to know about Baras next preseason game(s).What is a triangular tournament?Triangular tournaments used to be a fixture of preseason football in the 1990s and 2000s, and they were especially popular in Italy: AC Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus played the annual TIM Trophy 16 straight times from 2001 to 2016, and Barcelona themselves have taken part in a dozen of these in their history.The fast-paced nature of the games and the excitement of non-important penalty shootouts made triangular tournaments pretty popular in the past, but they quickly disappeared from the calendar in the last decade once big clubs realized they could play friendlies outside of Europe in places like Asia and North America to expand their reach and earn a lot more money.How does it work?Triangular tournaments feature three teams playing in a round-robin format: all three sides face each other and each team plays twice, but the crucial part is each game is actually a 45-minute half, so all three teams end up playing the equivalent of a normal 90-minute match over the course of the tournament, which usually lasts a little over three hours.The tournament has a points system that works like this: a regular win after 45 minutes is worth three points for the winner and zero points for the loser, and a draw leads to penalties. The winner of the shootout gets two points (one for the draw and one for the shootout win), while the loser of the shootout gets one point. The team with the most points after all three games are completed will be crowned the champion.On Saturday, the action will begin with hosts Udinese taking on Nottingham Forest, who then face Barcelona in the Catalans first 45-minute game. The third and final match will be the showdown between the locals and Bara, who will play two 45-minute halves in a row while Udinese get to rest as Bara and Forest face off in the second game of the day.Will Barcelona play two games in one day?Yes and no. Each 45-minute half in the tournament is called a match, but Bara will play two 45-minute halves as they usually would in a normal friendly. The only difference is theyll face two teams instead of one, and theres the added stipulation of a possible penalty shootout if each match ends in a draw.Hansi Flick has complete freedom to choose whatever starting XI he wants for either match, with no obligation to repeat the same starters to begin both halves.How good are Udinese and Forest?Bara wont face any world-class opponents in preseason but will get two solid tests in this tournament: Udinese had a strong season in Serie A and finished 10th with 50 points after flirting with an European spot last year, while Forest made it to the semi-finals of the Europa League and avoided relegation in the Premier League after a tumultuous year filled with coaching changes.Forest have another new manager to begin this season as Oliver Glasner has taken over after winning the FA Cup and Conference League with Crystal Palace. Glasner was also the manager of Eintracht Frankfurt on the night of their infamous invasion of Camp Nou in 2022 when the German side eliminated Bara on the way to winning the Europa League that season.The most interesting aspect from a Bara perspective is that both teams play a 3-4-3 formation and defend in a back five, so Flick will get to see his team playing 90 minutes against a defensive structure that is tough to break down.When will Barcelonas games start and how can I watch?The tournament beings on Saturday at 8pm CET (Barcelona time) with Udinese vs Forest, and then its all Bara: the Catalans are scheduled to face Forest at 9pm CET, although that kickoff could be delayed if the first match goes into a penalty shootout.Baras second and final game against Udinese is scheduled for 10pm CET, though it could also start a little later if Bara vs Forest goes into penalties.A full list of broadcast options is available here, but the tournament will be shown on FC Barcelonas YouTube channel for Premium Members. Those who subscribe will get to watch both games on Saturday as well as the Joan Gamper Trophy against Al Ahly on August 19.

Sai Sudharsan ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series: Three players who can replace injured Indian batter originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the Sri Lanka Test series with a toe injury.The India number three failed to recover from a right big toe stress reaction in time.Shaik Rasheed, Sarfaraz Khan and Ruturaj Gaikwad are among the replacement options.Sai Sudharsan ruled out of Sri Lanka Tests with toe injuryIndia have been dealt another injury blow ahead of their two-Test series against Sri Lanka, with designated number three Sai Sudharsan ruled out of the fixtures starting August 15 in Galle. It is the latest setback for a squad already missing pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.Sudharsan had been undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for a stress reaction in his right big toe, an injury he first sustained during India A's tour of Sri Lanka last month. The medical panel had been hopeful of him being fit for at least one Test.However, the recovery has taken longer than expected, and the BCCI sports science team confirmed he needs more time for biological healing before a safe return to Test cricket. The Gujarat Titans star, in fine form on the India A tour, will now sit out the series entirely.His absence leaves a significant hole in the top order. Sudharsan had established himself as India's first-choice number three, and his ability against spin would have been especially valuable on turning subcontinental surfaces in Galle and Colombo.MORE:'They are legends': Rohit and Virat backed to deliver 2027 WC glory by IND teammateThree players who can replace Sai Sudharsan in the India squadWith the management reportedly concerned about the lack of specialist batters, the selectors have a handful of options to consider. Three names have emerged as the leading candidates to come into the squad.Shaik RasheedAccording to the Times of India, the 21-year-old is understood to be the frontrunner for the vacant spot and has been asked to report to the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. His progress has been constantly tracked by the selectors, and the feedback from the CoE coaches has reportedly been very positive.Rasheed also brings the advantage of recent exposure to Sri Lankan conditions, having toured with the India A side there last month. He contributed scores of 45, 63 and 20 across the three innings, showing the temperament that has long marked him out since his days captaining India at the Under-19 level.He was already scheduled to feature in a specialist batter camp at the CoE in the coming weeks, underlining how highly the selectors rate him. Should he get the nod, it would represent a significant step up for a youngster the management appears keen to fast-track into the setup.MORE:IND vs SLC XI practice Test: Tracking scores and highlightsSarfaraz KhanThe Mumbai batter is another strong contender and has already been at the CoE for his fitness assessment for over a week. A proven performer in domestic cricket with prior Test experience, Sarfaraz Khan offers a ready-made option who could ease straight into the side.His credentials against spin make him particularly suited to the challenge in Sri Lanka, and he has worked hard on his fitness in recent times. He has also been advised by some key figures to bat higher up the order in the domestic circuit, a sign that he remains in the selectors' longer-term thinking.The complication is the apparent uncertainty over how much faith the current coaching and selection setup places in him. Despite a first-class record that dwarfs most of his peers, questions have persisted around his standing, which could yet count against him when the final call is made. (getty) Ruturaj GaikwadThe Maharashtra batter is also in the fray, though his selection would be something of a wildcard. Gaikwad has not been at his best in his recent outings for India A, which weakens his case relative to the other two candidates.That said, his overall class and experience keep him firmly in the conversation. A prolific run-scorer in domestic and white-ball cricket, Gaikwad has the pedigree to succeed at the top level if handed an opportunity, even if his recent red-ball form has not forced the selectors' hand.MORE:'Sooryavanshi has skill but': Dhawan gives his verdict on VaibhavWhy Rasheed may edge ahead of the more experienced namesThere is a clear logic to the selectors leaning towards Shaik Rasheed despite the presence of more experienced options.His recent India A exposure in Sri Lankan conditions is directly relevant, and the consistent tracking of his progress suggests a player the management is actively looking to blood rather than a stopgap.The Sarfaraz Khan situation remains the more intriguing subplot. On numbers alone, he is difficult to overlook, yet the persistent hints that the setup is lukewarm on him point to a selection call driven by more than runs.Whichever way India go, the reliance on unproven or fringe batters underlines just how thin their specialist batting stocks have become at a testing time.For all the latest cricket news, opinion and commentary and to share your voice head to ourFacebook,InstagramandX (Twitter)pages.