Unai Emery and Aston Villa have thus far been frustrated in their efforts to sign Morgan Rogers from Championship side Middlesbrough. Michael Carrick's side have rejected two offers for the forward, and they're adamant that they won't compromise on a fee.

Rogers himself is thought to be keen on making the move to the Premier League high-flyers this month, and Villa are pushing to make him their main signing of the window after an earlier buy-and-loan-back deal for Red Star Belgrade's Kosta Nedeljkovic. There was a feeling, though, that this could become a saga that runs until the deadline.

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As it turns out, Villa may be taking matters into their own hands by running the rule over an alternative who's also been impressing in the second tier.

Villa send scouts to watch Rowe

According to The Telegraph's John Percy, Villa are showing a "strong interest" in Jonathan Rowe at Norwich City. Three of the club's scouts were in attendance to watch him at Elland Road as Leeds beat Norwich 1-0 in midweek.

Percy clarifies that "Villa are still hopeful" of landing Rogers, but Rowe is very much "on their radar" as a possible Plan B after catching the eye with his impressive performances so far this season. After all, they wouldn't be sending multiple members of their recruitment team if they weren't huge admirers.

Rowe edges Rogers for goal threat

Norwich manager David Wagner recently said there are "no indications" that Rowe would be moving on and expressed confidence that he would remain with the Canaries past the winter deadline, but an official bid from Villa would drastically alter the landscape.

A 20-year-old academy graduate, Rowe is one short of 50 appearances for the club, with 31 of those coming this season. He's capable of playing on both wings and has been immensely productive this season, scoring 12 goals without any penalties to rank third in the division. It's worth noting that the England Under-21 international has over-performed his xG by a whopping 6.9, and while this shows that he's been devastating in front of goal, Villa would have to expect an initial regression, especially in a stronger league.

Greg Crane, one of Rowe's former coaches at Carrow Road, says he's a player who's always possessed a certain "wow factor", and he's demonstrating that in the second tier this season. The table below shows how he compares with Rogers as a goalscorer, creator and one-on-one threat:

Goals

0.14

0.57

Assists

0.41

0.09

Successful take-ons

1.86

1.47

Fouls drawn

1.24

2.37

You can see that the only area where Rogers has a standout advantage is assists, and Rowe more than makes up for that by finding the net more often. Fouled 50 times already this season (the fifth-most in the league), he's a player defenders find difficult to stop by fair means.

It remains to be seen how much Norwich will demand for his signature, but if he's available for less than Rogers, then there's a strong case for Villa pivoting away from the Boro man in the final days of the window.

When does a cricketer feel at home in a team? Some get that sense within the minutes of their first match for a side, others may go seasons without ever quite feeling a part of it, whatever their performances or how things look in all the on-field backslapping.The Australian team can be an unforgiving place. One former opening batsman confessed some years ago that when he was first called up, days went by before any other team-mate spoke to him by way of welcome. Another called a Cricket Australia official during an early spell in the team to say he was lonely away from home, and to ask for something to do.No-one, though, has quite had an experience quite like that of David Warner, banished from the Australia side in the wake of the Newlands scandal last year and, unlike the former captain Steven Smith, left very much isolated by his identification as the ringleader of the ball tampering plot, if not its subsequent cover-up.In those desperate hours and days following Warner’s ban, accompanied by a lifetime suspension from ever holding a formal leadership position in the team, he was seen to be at odds with the rest, even more so than Smith or Cameron Bancroft. There was, in the game’s highest circles, widespread acknowledgement that he may never be selected again. Warner, for his part, said as much in an otherwise legally constrained return home press conference at the SCG.A little more than a year on, it should be noted that the first leadership figure in Australian cricket to offer a more welcoming word to Warner was Justin Langer, when he was appointed national team coach in May 2018. While Langer was not without his own reservations, wanting to get a stronger sense of where Warner and the team were at before a lengthy reintegration process began, he offered far more carrot than stick to the ex-vice-captain.”He’s a really good young bloke and he made a mistake,” Langer said at the time. “I love the way he plays his cricket. The way he runs between the wickets, the way he fields, the way he bats – they’re things that for the less-trained eye, you might not respect as much.”So it was that Warner and Smith were reintegrated, by way of net sessions in Australia, a team visit in the UAE, a World Cup preparation camp in Brisbane, and innumerable phone calls, text exchanges and coffee catch-ups. Warner all the while kept a commendable silence, not seeking any platform for self-justification, and grinding out runs wherever he was permitted to play.Even so, his return to Australian ranks had been halting prior to the century against Pakistan that underlined his exceedingly rare ability, turning a bowler-friendly day into a head start of 146 without loss that was still standing when Australia finally secured victory in the Taunton twilight. A pair of scratchy innings against Afghanistan and India, either side of a brief one against the West Indies, suggested he was not yet at home. The hundred, Langer now reckons, will be remembered as the knock that sealed his return.”You can see in his eyes how determined he is to be back playing for Australia,” Langer said. “When you score a hundred, it is almost like there is no better feeling in the world. I listened to the press conference you had with him, he can only explain how he felt, but for us if you score a hundred it’s almost like, ‘righto, I am back, I am back’. And that’s a good thing.David Warner celebrates his hundred•Getty Images

“That’s a nice feeling I am sure for him and it’s a nice feeling for us that you can score some runs. Hundreds, they are the milestone, they are the reward. In a lot of ways, that’s a really great reward for him.”Recognition, both for Warner and team-mates, that his singular match-winning skills remain very much intact, was distinct from regaining respect. This, Langer argued, had been generated long ago by the way Warner set about the time he had away from international cricket.”Honestly, when you pay the price that he has paid for 12 months, and see him come back with a smile on his face and super fit, he didn’t have to earn back any respect,” Langer said. “Everyone knew what he has been through the last 12 months. They also know what a great player he is. He has always had the respect as a player. He is a really good young bloke and he has come back with a smile on his face, he is fit, he had respect as soon as he came in.”Langer has observed Warner’s batting with optimism but also realism. He is looking for Warner the batsman, not Warner the hitter, perhaps with half an eye towards the Ashes. The Taunton century was Warner’s first international hundred in England or Wales after also touring in 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2017. He has some ground to make up in the UK.”There is a bit of talk about how he was going. He has done an unbelievable job for the team in all games we have played so far,” Langer said. “You saw how emotional he was and how much it meant to him. It meant a lot to all of us as well.”If there was a criticism of Warner from Langer it was this: from where he set the team’s platform, a far bigger score was in the offing against Pakistan, and Australia’s subsequent decline needed to be seen as falling at least somewhat in his lap.”I think we probably left 50 or 60 runs. It was a really very frustrating last 15 overs for us with the bat with the way Aaron and Davey started. We had a perfect platform and went a bit away from our game plan there,” Langer said. “I remember Brian Lara used to always say, if you have a good day, have a great day because you have a lot of bad days in cricket. As very, very good as it was for Davey, he probably missed out on having a great day for himself and for the team and great players are frustrated about that.”But like Australia, with three wins from four games without having played particularly well, there is plenty more to come from Warner’s bat. “It’s a fickle game. You never want to mess with mother cricket,” Langer said. “He will just keep preparing well and we’ll make sure he stays nice and relaxed and enjoying his cricket because people with talent like that, when they are relaxed and well prepared, they perform. He has done that his whole career and hopefully he continues to do that.”Warner, having messed up before, is unlikely ever to do so again.

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Mason Mount visited France for the Monaco Grand Prix as he spent a 'sick weekend' with Ben Chilwell, Marco Asensio and Carlos Soler.

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Mount spent 'sick weekend' in MonacoCaught up with former team-mate ChilwellHad an injury-riddled first season at Old TraffordWHAT HAPPENED?

The Manchester United and England star was in attendance at the Monaco Grand Prix as he caught up with former Chelsea team-mate Ben Chilwell and Paris Saint-Germain stars Marco Asensio and Carlo Soler. The midfielder was on vacation after the season ended on May 25, as United beat Manchester City to win the FA Cup.

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The 25-year-old took to Instagram to share a few photographs from his visit as he wrote in the caption: "Thank you @redbullracing, sick weekend!"

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Since joining United from the Blues last summer in a £55 million ($44 million) deal, Mount has been hampered by several injuries, limiting him to just 20 appearances across all competitions for the club. He remained sidelined for close to four months due to a calf injury and picked up a niggle in April that further ruled him out of action for a couple of games.

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The former Chelsea academy graduate will be back in action for his club in July as Erik ten Hag's side are set to visit the US for pre-season.

Barcelona are reportedly struggling to register Hansi Flick and his staff members as they continue to face financial problems.

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  The Catalan club are once again grappling with severe financial difficulties. Such is their plight that they are yet to register with La Liga their newly appointed head coach, Flick and his staff, according to

  Flick, the former Bayern Munich and German national team head coach, was appointed as Barcelona's new manager last Wednesday on a two-year contract. His appointment was preceded by the sudden sacking of Xavi, who had a roller-coaster relationship with the club's board in the final few months of his tenure.

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  The club's financial woes have been well-documented over recent years, and this latest incident is a stark reminder of the depth of their fiscal troubles. In previous seasons, financial issues forced the club to delay the registration of several first-team players, leaving them without official shirt numbers for extended periods – even after their signing was made official.

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  To address their financial crisis two years ago, Barcelona sold 49 per cent of 'Barca Studios' to investors, a move aimed at securing immediate cash injections. Despite these efforts, the financial situation remains dire. The club is still awaiting an £85.5 million ($109m) payment from Libero, who purchased the stake in 'Barca Studios.' Additionally, a similar deal with kit supplier Nike is anticipated, which is expected to provide another financial boost. Both payments are crucial for Barcelona to address the current financial crisis and enable the registration of Flick and new players.

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  To comply with La Liga's financial regulations, Barcelona must also reduce their wage bill. This requirement adds another layer of complexity to an already challenging situation. The club's struggle to balance its books while maintaining competitive performance on the field is a daunting task. Hence, Xavi, after his final match in charge, poignantly remarked that his successor would face significant challenges due to the financial constraints the club is operating under.

Leeds United fans are beginning to get restless with their club's lack of transfer activity through the door, Daniel Farke not rushing into signing any players even as the immense pressure of deadline day begins to ramp up.

It's not as if there's been a shortage of names lined up to relocate to West Yorkshire and improve the Championship titans this transfer window – with Daiki Hashioka and Ryan Giles both notably joining other teams after being linked heavily – but Farke and Co remain composed despite no new faces arriving.

Even with the German boss remaining coy about what deadline day will look like when talking to the media on Wednesday, Leeds should push on and sign this centre-back to bolster the Whites back four that will continue to be without Pascal Struijk for the trip to Bristol City on Friday night.

Leeds' centre-back search goes on

Strengthening the defence has been an obvious priority in this quiet window so far, with Leeds rumoured to be interested in the likes of Nat Phillips, Chris Mepham and plenty more to add depth to the centre-back areas.

The promotion-chasing Whites won't give up on a deal to sign another target in Ben Godfrey just yet however, even with their long-term defensive target surprisingly starting for Everton last night in the Premier League after being previously frozen out by Sean Dyche at Goodison Park.

With two loan bids turned down by the Toffees already from Leeds, according to Football Insider, the west Yorkshire outfit could well fire back with one more attempt to sign Godfrey as cracks of desperation begin to set in for Farke's men the closer the clock ticks down to the shutting of the window.

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If Leeds are finally successful in landing the services of the 26-year-old defender, it could well signal the end of Charlie Cresswell at Elland Road who would be bumped even further down the pecking order for Godfrey to shine in his new surroundings.

Indeed, the former Canary could well come straight into the Whites XI on his arrival to the second-tier side, with Farke having to use Liam Cooper last time out in the FA Cup versus Plymouth Argyle.

Games played

72

Goals

4

Assists

2

Yellow cards

6

Red cards

1

Wins

29

Defeats

30

With no timescale given as to when Struijk could return from an injury knock, Godfrey would fill in for their star Dutchman's absence ahead of reserve figure Cresswell if signed.

Helping Norwich City win promotion last time he was playing at the level under Farke's guidance, the current Toffees defender could well be hungry to succeed again at the level on a short-term basis with Leeds to rejuvenate his career and add another promotion to his CV.

The 26-year-old showed signs of his obvious class playing for Everton on Tuesday night that would help boost Leeds' depleted back four in the division below, winning six duels and completing four tackles to play his part in Dyche's men keeping a clean sheet at Craven Cottage in the 0-0 stalemate.

This standout display saw Godfrey play at right-back also, Leeds gaining an adaptable defender in the 26-year-old for the rest of the season if a deal can be reached.

At his peak playing for the Merseyside club, football journalist James Whaling even referred to the ex-Norwich City defender as a "monster" for his gritty approach to launching into duels and battles without hesitation.

On the contrary, it would be a major risk gifting an inexperienced defender like Cresswell more game-time now when clashes become ever more tense and crucial towards the back end of the campaign.

In the here and now, Farke needs the strongest squad he possibly can have at his disposal – and although Cresswell was "excellent" – as per Gary Rowett – in a formative loan switch to Millwall last season – it's a no-brainer to try and get the £75k per week Everton defender in ahead of the Whites youngster in a bid to make Leeds automatic promotion material.

Sunderland reportedly have another attacking target on their list in a "fast" Championship star, according to one reliable journalist.

Sunderland targeting new striker

The Black Cats appear to be searching the market for a new striker this month and Michael Beale is hoping to “excite” supporters with one or two additions.

“We have a clear idea on one or two of the areas we would like to strengthen this month, if we can. It’s never an easy month, but we are certainly going to try and do something to strengthen and boost the squad, and to hopefully excite the fans. Those discussions are going on in the background. This (derby) game has been a bit of a distraction, if I’m honest, but those discussions were happening even (Tuesday) morning and late on in the afternoon.”

Winger Jack Clarke has been the main source of goals this season, netting eight more goals than any other Sunderland player. (Sunderland top scorers – BBC) However, Clarke, due to his fine form, has been linked with a move to the Premier League, with West Ham believed to be exploring a potential transfer.

Even if the Sunderland star remains at the Stadium of Light, a new forward appears to be on the agenda, and Bournemouth striker Kieffer Moore is on the list of targets.

Recent reports have claimed Sunderland are in pole position to sign the Wales international ahead of a number of other Championship sides, and a new update has emerged including the name of a new attacking target.

Sunderland eyeing Sam Gallagher move

According to The Northern Echo’s chief reporter Scott Wilson, Sunderland have held preliminary talks with Bournemouth for Moore and are waiting to hear the final decision. However, the reliable reporter added that the club’s recruitment team, led by sporting director Kristjaan Speakman, also have Sam Gallagher of Blackburn Rovers on their transfer wishlist.

Gallagher, who can play anywhere across the front three, completed a permanent move to Blackburn in 2019 after a previous loan spell and has been a regular at Ewood Park ever since.

The 28-year-old has plenty of experience in the Championship, mostly with Rovers, so could be a shrewd addition, potentially alongside Moore to rival the likes of centre-forward options Nazariy Rusyn and youngsters Mason Burstow, Eliezer Mayenda and Luis Semedo.

Blackburn Rovers

214

45

21

Southampton

26

2

0

Birmingham

34

7

0

MK Dons

15

0

2

Former Blackburn and Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray is also a big fan of Gallagher, describing him as a “monster” back in 2022.

“I don’t know how many appearances he (Gallagher) has made but I think his goals per starts is pretty good. He’s missed a fair whack of the season. He scored tonight with his right foot. I’m always encouraging him to hit it because when you watch it in training it’s like a bazooka, his right foot. It’s a great strike.

“Gallagher is fast, strong, good in the air, rocket in his right foot. He has all the attributes to be a top player. His ambition has to be to get to the Premier League, hopefully with this club, but if not, the Premier League look at this monster of a boy who can run like the wind with a rocket in his boots, why can’t he play in the Premier League?”

Like many clubs in the Premier League this January, Manchester United came into it unable to spend the seismic sum of money they'd probably like to improve their squad over the second half of the campaign.

United certainly need it too, sitting in seventh place in the top flight with the fourth-worst record in front of goal across the entire division.

Injuries have certainly played their hand in that too but Erik ten Hag has hardly set the world alight in the Old Trafford dugout.

He has tried, and rather failed to strengthen his squad courtesy of those he knew from the Eredivisie so why not delve into the Premier League for added bodies?

Man United looking to raid Crystal Palace

Reports from earlier in January stated that Michael Olise was one player on the radar of United. It was even stated that the club were ready to activate his £60m release clause at Selhurst Park.

However, he's not the only magical Palace star that Ten Hag seemingly has his heart set on sealing.

According to reports in Spain over the last weekend, Eberechi Eze is another name being touted with a move to the northwest, although it would allegedly take a colossal £77m fee to secure a move.

It's stated that United are only willing to go to £60m to conclude a deal so some negotiation will have to be put into place here.

Eze supposedly has the objective of securing a move in the not-too-distant future, with a summer switch more likely to occur in 2024.

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Posts ByTom Lever Jan 22, 2024 How Olise and Eze could line up together

In the unlikely event that United were to secure a move for both Eze and Olise in the summer window, it could create a feared attack, one that would undoubtedly spark a dreary offensive line into life.

Ten Hag's men have only scored 24 times in the Premier League this term with Rasmus Hojlund a constant point of debate. The Dane has been on fire in Europe, bagging five goals, but on the domestic scene has been rather less potent. It took until Boxing Day for him to finally open his account in the league, with his tally now standing at two.

Eze & Olise: Record vs Man Utd

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Goals

Assists

Wins

Defeats

Eze

8

0

0

3

3

Olise

3

1

0

0

2

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Olise and Eze are not players that will significantly boost the side's goal tallies but they will carve open opportunities at will. Indeed versus attacking midfielders and wingers in the Premier League this term, the latter sits inside the top 13% of players for key passes per 90 with 2.57. Olise, meanwhile, ranks in the best 9% with 2.66.

To put that into context, United's chief creator in Bruno Fernandes is averaging 2.75 key passes per 90, placing him in the top 6% of positionally similar players in the English top flight.

Essentially, this would be a striker's dream for Hojlund, playing with three creative marvels behind him (as seen below).

Eze would be a particularly eye-catching signing for a number of reasons. Described as a "magical" player whose dribbling ability is reminiscent of a "drunken master" by Paul Hall, a man who oversaw his development at QPR, there has been very little to stop the 25-year-old this season.

His numbers aren't barnstorming, scoring three goals and supplying three assists but the eye test here needs to do the talking. Against Arsenal on Saturday lunchtime, his Palace side lost 5-0 but Eze's involvement was still phenomenal, making two key passes and six successful dribbles.

Now imagine that in a team whose primary function is to attack. It's an exciting thought to behold and one that could become a reality in the summer. It feels unlikely that United would be able to sign both Olise and Eze but either one of them would be superb signings for Ten Hag's men who desperately need more about them in the final third.

Arsenal appear determined to sign a "phenomenon" young forward for manager Mikel Arteta, despite competition from some of Europe's most elite sides.

Edu's transfer plans for January

Despite some rumoured obstacles in the form of a limited January budget and FFP restrictions, reports have still suggested that transfer chief Edu is attempting Arsenal moves behind-the-scenes.

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Arteta has been linked with signing new full-backs, a midfielder and striker in the last few weeks, with Arsenal reportedly having a bid rejected for Wolves defender Rayan Ait-Nouri most recently.

The Gunners are also admirers of Everton star Amadou Onana. Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, who regularly breaks news on players from his homeland, revealed earlier this month that Arsenal had opened talks to sign Onana.

While little progress has seemingly been made there, the club are also trying to sign a new number nine and solve Arteta's real lack of striker alternatives to Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah.

Indeed, Brentford striker Ivan Toney looks unlikely to leave this month unless an "unbelievable" offer is tabled (Thomas Frank), leading to Arsenal attempting a reported move for Getafe striker Borja Mayoral.

The aforementioned rumours indicate that at least one January signing may well be possible, and Fabrizio Romano has previously suggested that could come in the form of a new full-back.

“A new full-back for Arsenal? Yes it is a possibility, it is a possibility for Arsenal to bring in a new full-back in January," said Romano in early January.

"They have to see what opportunity they can find, if it’s a loan deal, but Arsenal are exploring options in that position, they are in the full-backs market, I can confirm that, there is a possibility, there is a chance, we will have to see, but I think it’s a possibility."

As well as this month, Arsenal will continue work scouting some of world football's brightest young talents, with news coming to light on Palmeiras wonderkid Estevao Willian.

Arsenal ready to seriously push for Estevao

As per Mundo Deportivo, as translated by Sport Witness, Arsenal are ready to make a serious push for Estevao despite fierce competition from Barcelona.

Arteta's side are "willing to bid hard" for the Brazilian, despite him making just one senior appearance to date, but Estevao's agent has perhaps already explained why.

“He’s a real phenomenon," said Andre Cury in an interview with AS (via Sport Witness).

"He’s the next Ballon d’Or [winner]. His name is Estevão. He’s very similar to Leo. He has power from set pieces, he is also left-footed. Not physically, because he’s taller, he’s black, but there are things that remind Messi.”

Despite his lack of senior involvement, the 16-year-old has been starring for Palmeiras' Under-20s and Brazil's Under-17s in recent months.

Liam Livingstone’s fifty helps eke out Lancashire advantage before more wickets for Richard Gleeson

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Richard Gleeson in his Northamptonshire days•Getty Images

Lancashire are on course for their third successive Specsavers County Championship win following another action-packed day at Emirates Old Trafford. The Red Rose started this week second in Division Two, on the coat tails of opponents and leaders Worcestershire, who had also won their first two matches.The advantage has swung back and forth throughout two days which have seen ball dominate on a surface offering some help but not masses. Now, the visitors have a lot of work to do if they are to swing the pendulum back in their favour, although they are not out of it just yet with a lead of 120 and one second-innings wicket in hand.Having conceded a first-innings lead of 29 at lunch, they reached close at 149 for 9, with Richard Gleeson taking 4 for 35.The morning session was one of two halves. Lancashire, replying to a first-innings 172, started the day on 88 for 5 and were boosted by an aggressive 98-run sixth-wicket partnership between captain Dane Vilas and Liam Livingstone, who top-scored with 69.They united for 20.1 overs to share the contest’s highest partnership, while no one has yet bettered Livingstone’s effort. Livingstone hit five successive fours off the first five balls of an Ed Barnard over, the 56th of the innings and the day’s 19th, with his second taking him to a 92-ball fifty and the fourth securing a lead.But Vilas fell in the next over to spark a superb Worcestershire fightback as Lancashire lost their last five wickets for just 15 runs to be bowled out for 201 at lunch. South African Wayne Parnell bowled Vilas, who shouldered arms, and Livingstone to finish with 5 for 47 from 22 overs.Unfortunately for Worcester, wickets continued to tumble, with Gleeson the standout. The Blackpool-born fast bowler claimed 10 wickets on home debut in a win over Northamptonshire last week, and he continued his good form with three wickets either side of tea as the visitors slipped to 77 for 5, a lead of 48.After James Anderson made the initial breakthrough to get Daryl Mitchell caught in the gully by Rob Jones off a leading edge, leaving the score at 8 for 1 in the fifth, Gleeson switched for his second spell to Anderson’s end and struck immediately.Opener Tom Fell and George Rhodes had battled hard against some accurate bowling, but the latter lost his middle stump to one which nipped back and kept low from Tom Bailey.Then came Gleeson’s burst. Five balls into his spell, he had Callum Ferguson caught at second slip by Livingstone and then Riki Wessels lbw with an inswinger on the way to 76 for 4 from 35 overs at tea.In the second over of the evening, he trapped Fell lbw for 40 with an outswinging yorker before Anderson bowled Ross Whiteley in the next. Bailey struck again in the 47th when Ben Cox was lbw, leaving the score at 99 for 7. The seamer left the field injured not too long afterwards before returning later to bowl again.Barnard and Parnell shared 42 for the eighth wicket to give their side a glimmer of hope, only for the former to be bowled for 18 trying to cut Livingstone’s offspin as the score fell to 141 for 8. Gleeson then had Parnell caught behind for 25 with the first ball of the day’s final over, a significant blow to the visitors.