Bigger talent than Miley: Newcastle actively trying to sign £87m-rated star

Newcastle United starlet Lewis Miley is enjoying a run of starts in the side in a new role at right-back after injuries to Tino Livramento and Kieran Trippier had kept them out.

The two natural full-backs were available for the clash with Crystal Palace last weekend, but Eddie Howe decided to keep Miley in the side as the starter at right-back.

He rewarded his manager’s faith in him with an assist to Bruno Guimaraes for the opening goal in the 2-0 win over the Eagles, hooking the ball back across goal for the Brazilian to convert from close range.

The 19-year-old’s quality performances out of position at such a young age suggest that he has an incredibly bright future at St. James’ Park, if he can continue to develop and improve whilst remaining at the club.

Newcastle considering bid for new star

Whilst Miley is an incredibly exciting young talent, for the aforementioned reasons, the Magpies could add an even bigger talent to their squad this month.

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According to Somos Fanaticos, Newcastle United have joined a host of clubs in being interested in a deal to sign Santos left-back Souza in the January transfer window, with Spurs, Chelsea, and Manchester City also said to be keen on him.

The report claims that the Magpies view the teenage full-back as a potential ‘market opportunity’, as he could be available for less money now than he would be in a future window.

It adds that Newcastle have become an ‘active’ contender to sign him and are one of many European teams ‘intensifying their enquiries’. In other words, the Toon have already asked for information about what it may take to conclude a deal.

Somos Fanaticos reveals that Santos want a fee in the region of £17m to part ways with the youngster, who has an £87m release clause in his contract, per The Athletic.

Why Souza could be a bigger talent than Miley

There is no doubt that Miley is a big and exciting talent for Newcastle, given his emergence in the side at right-back as a 19-year-old in recent weeks, but Souza could be an even bigger talent for Eddie Howe to work with if PIF can get a deal over the line for him.

The Brazilian defender started 19 league games in the Brasileiro in 2025, per Sofascore, whilst Miley has only started ten games in the Premier League since the summer of 2024, with nine this term and one last season.

Souza, who is the same age as the Newcastle talent, is a natural left-back and has shown real quality with his performances for Santos to date, hence why so many top English clubs are looking to secure his signature in the coming weeks.

The £17m-rated star, who was described as “an absolute gem” by U23 scout Antonio Mango, has shown that he can provide quality in and out of possession as a left-back who can bomb up and down the flank to impact matches at both ends of the pitch.

As impressive as Miley’s performances have been since being moved to right-back by Howe, Souza’s displays for Santos suggest that he could be an even more impressive young performer at St. James’ Park.

Stats

Souza (2025 Brasileiro)

Miley (25/26 PL)

Appearances

24

16

Goals

1

1

Big chances created

4

2

Tackles + interceptions per game

2.7

1.8

Clearances per game

2.3

1.0

Duels won per game

4.1

3.2

Dribbles completed per game

1.0

0.6

Stats via Sofascore

As you can see in the table above, the Brazilian star’s defensive numbers are superior to Miley’s across the board, which suggests that he would offer more to the team as an out-and-out defender who can cut out attacks and prevent his man from troubling Nick Pope or Aaron Ramsdale in goal.

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He also created four ‘big chances’, twice as many as Miley has created this season in the Premier League, and could offer more of a threat at the top end of the pitch as a creative talent.

Per Sofascore, Souza did not make a single error that led to a shot or a goal for the opposition in the 2025 Brasileiro. However, the Newcastle youngster has already made two errors that have led to shots in the Premier League and two errors that have led to shots or goals in the League Cup.

This suggests that the Santos youngster could be far more reliable in possession when playing out from the back, as he is nowhere near as susceptible to making key errors with his passes.

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Therefore, PIF could bring Howe an even bigger teenage talent than Miley by winning the race to sign the 19-year-old left-back before the end of the January transfer window.

Fewer touches than Vicario: Frank must drop Spurs star who lost 11 duels

Tottenham Hotspur failed to beat Sunderland on Sunday evening and thus failed to secure a winning start to 2026 on home turf. There were positives to take, but this was a continuation of the struggles down N17 that have plagued the club for some time now.

The draw at Brentford on New Year’s Day was dire. Tottenham drew 0-0 in what was undoubtedly one of the most uninspiring contests of the campaign, and it was crucial that improvements were made here.

But the boos chorused across N17 at full-time, with Thomas Frank and his system still leaving much to be desired.

Spurs' performance vs Sunderland

In the first half, Tottenham played with an intensity and hunger to score. They came swinging out of the blocks, pressing and battling. But this juice ran out after the interval, and Sunderland put paid to the hosts through Brian Brobbey’s thumping finish after 80 minutes, cancelling out Ben Davies’ goal and securing a point on the road.

In the second half, Spurs only created an xG total of 0.28, underscoring an ongoing creative issue.

While Frank’s side moved toward higher ground here, it wasn’t a fantastic display, and a trip to Bournemouth in the Premier League before an FA Cup clash with Aston Villa must bear dividends for a club at a low ebb.

The forwards need to do more. Mohammed Kudus trudged off injured after only 15 minutes had been played, and that’s sure to be a significant worry for a side in desperate need of the Ghanaian’s pace and energy down the flank.

But more is needed from Kudus’ attacking peers, and there was one in particular who must be dropped after another uninspiring display.

Frank's Spurs forward may be dropped

Tottenham need to do better with their playmaking, and that is the crux of Frank’s struggle this season, perceived as an overly pragmatic manager whose philosophy is at odds with Spurs’ own: To Dare Is To Do.

But he needs more from his forwards, and it was another poor day at the office for Richarlison, who was criticised by podcaster Jonny Blain for looking like he was “running with weights in his boots” against the Black Cats.

The 28-year-old has been Tottenham’s main man at number nine this season, and while he’s posted eight goals from 29 matches in all competitions, too often he has drifted through matches.

This wasn’t one of those days, but Richarlison proved ineffective in the final third, and given the lack of creativity buzzing about Frank’s outfit, a more reliable marksman is needed, for sure.

Richarlison vs Sunderland

Match Stats

#

Minutes played

90′

Goals

0

xG

0.21

Assists

0

Touches

35

Shots (on target)

3 (1)

Accurate passes

10/12 (83%)

Chances created

0

Crosses

0/2

Dribbles

1/2

Duels won

6/17

Data via Sofascore

Richarlison ended up losing 11 duels and lacked synergy throughout the contest, with football.london acknowledging his heavy but fruitless involvement. He was given a 5/10 match rating.

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Richarlison ended up with fewer touches than the goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario (44), who was relatively quiet throughout the clash, only making two saves in total.

It is not the centre-forward’s job to be involved in the thick of the action, minute by minute, but Richarlison is expected to make things happen in the final third, and given that he was wasteful when placed in front of goal while failing to create a chance for his attacking teammates, it was one to forget for the Brazilian.

Signing a striker is sure to be a priority for the Lilywhites in 2026, and even if Richarlison keeps his place for the latter half of the campaign (with Dominic Solanke plagued by injuries), an upgrade must be found as soon as possible.

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Edgy England's woes worsen

ScorecardEngland’s tour of Australia lurched into further trouble in the second warm-up match, this time with a defeat at the hands of Australia Under-21s. Lowly state team Victoria had inflicted a humiliating nine-wicket win in the opener on Friday, while in this match the juniors won by 52 runs after dismissing England for 162 in reply to their 214.Alyssa Healy (Ian’s niece) made 45 and there was a fifty for Jessica Cameron, in her second season for the Shooting Stars, to boost them to 8 for 214 after Rachael Haynes (who had scored a fifty against them in Victoria disguise last week) chose to bat first.England vice-captain Nicki Shaw was on the receiving end in particular, recording 1 for 52 from nine overs. Stephanie Davies was the best bowler in only her second match, with 2 for 28 from her ten overs, which is one positive England can take away, along with Laura Marsh’s 2 for 36.Nevertheless, the home side’s score was below par for this level but proved more than enough as the bowlers, led by Rene Chappell, took regular wickets to shoot out England for 162. The opener Beth Morgan failed again with the bat, making 9. None of England’s Australia-ready players particularly shone, in fact: Lydia Greenway notching a nought, a wicketless Jenny Gunn making 13, Isa Guha struck twice but at a cost of 40 from six overs. On the positive side, England are gaining in some confidence and getting match practice as a unit.England’s captain Charlotte Edwards, while pleased with the bowling and fielding, couldn’t hide her regret. “We’re obviously bitterly disappointed. Our batting was well below-par with some soft dismissals. We were always up with the run-rate, but we didn’t establish any decent partnerships until it was too late.”Assistant coach Mark Lane, who arrived late Friday night in lieu of Vince Wells who couldn’t make it for personal reasons, added: “We’ve been knocked down, but it’s not how many times you get knocked down, it’s how many times you get back up. It’s not all doom and gloom – we need to stick together and stand up and be counted. We’ll practise really hard tomorrow and come out fighting on Wednesday.”If this is a glimpse into the future, Australia should be assured – like their men they are an enviable factory, thanks in part to their smooth system. As for England’s present, there may be one or two worries. They still have one more warm-up on Wednesday but with the first international looming on Friday they must be privately a little concerned.The side are a positive bunch, however, and will aim to improve again in their next match against the Shooting Stars.

Sialkot beat Peshawar in a two-wicket thriller

Gold League
Sialkot beat Peshawar by two wickets inside three days chasing 221 after they had conceded a first-innings lead of 50 on the third day of their fourth-round Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Cricket Championship Gold League match at the Arbab Niaz Stadium in Peshawar.Resuming on their overnight score of 137 for 8 Peshawar only added 33 more. Sialkot’s bowling hero was Tahir Mughal who took 5 for 65 and finished with a match haul of 10 for 121.Sialkot got off to a sound start with 63 from the opening pair but Waqar Ahmed, the left-arm seamer, with 4 for 29, and Peshawar’s other bowlers appeared to have swung the initiative their way when Sialkot were at 162 for 7 needing 59 more. Mohammad Ayub, however, scored a fighting unbeaten 55 off 99 balls. The unbroken ninth-wicket stand between Ayub and Asim Butt was worth 61 and proved to be match-winning in the end.Peshawar will now meet last season’s runners-up Faisalabad at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad in their fifth-round match from February 1. Sialkot, who took only six points from this win, will host Lahore Shalimar on the same day.Karachi Harbour set Lahore Shalimar a target of 383 after declaring their second innings at 242 for 6 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.Having already piled up a first-innings lead of 140, Karachi Harbour pushed towards victory as Khalid Latif, the opener, made 103 and added 124 with Naumanullah for the fifth wicket.This was Latif’s second first-class century and his 103 came off 201 balls while Naumanullah made 64 off 102 balls. Sarfraz Ahmed, the wicketkeeper, followed his 75 in the first-innings with an unbeaten 36 that came off 52 balls with four fours.Junaid Zia, Lahore Shalimar’s right-arm medium-fast bowler, took 4 for 69 to match his first-innings figures of 4 for 82. At stumps Lahore Shalimar were at 44 for no loss with 339 more needed on the final day.Despite a 50-run stand for the last wicket Faisalabad conceded a first-innings lead of 51 to Rawalpindi who then extended their lead to 328 by the end of day three of their Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Cricket Championship match at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad.Misbah-ul-Haq, unbeaten on 93, added 31 for Faisalabad’s tenth wicket with Asad Ali who stayed with Haq for nearly an hour making only four.Babar Naeem, the Rawalpindi opener, who had made 55 in the first innings, top-scored in the second innings with 75 while Mohammad Wasim, the Rawalpindi captain, followed his first innings 62 with a score of 57. Saeed Ajmal and Asad Ali took three wickets each for Faisalabad while Ahmed Hayat took two. At stumps Rawalpindi were at 277 for 8 with Sohail Tanvir and Yasim Murtaza at the crease.Silver League
Lahore Ravi won by an innings and 53 runs after they bowled out Quetta for 107 inside 48 overs on the third day of their Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Cricket Championship Silver League match at the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Ground.Quetta didn’t put up a fight at all, following on 260 runs behind after being bowled oyt for 248 in the first innings. Their second innings began on an encouraging note with a second wicket stand of 69 between Shoaib Khan and Umar Javed. But then they lost the last nine wickets for 30 runs.Wasim Khan, Kashif Siddiq and Waqas Ahmed took three wickets each. Khan, a right-arm fast-medium bowler, ended with a match haul of 7 for 89 while Siddiq got 5 for 12 with his legbreak bowling.While Quetta will next play in Hyderabad, Lahore Ravi will host Abbottabad in the fifth round starting February 1.Trying to remain in contention for the Silver League final, and a possible return to the Gold League, Multan were 71 for 3 chasing a target of 321 against Abbottabad at the Multan Cricket Stadium.Multan seemed to have the game in their grasp when the first five Abbottabad wickets fell for 101 but the last five then added another 121 more to give them a total of 222.Zafar Janoon and Nasir Jalil added a crucial 50 runs for the eighth wicket. Jalil remained unbeaten on 39 off 75 balls. Abdur Rauf, Multan’s right-arm medium-fast bowler, took 6 for 66 and Mohammad Irshad took 2 for 39. Multan lost three wickets for 71 when stumps were called and need another 250 to win.

Hampshire in talks with Hayden

Matthew Hayden – set for a return to Hampshire? © Getty Images

Hampshire have confirmed they are holding talks with prolific Australian batsman Matthew Hayden with the view to signing him as an overseas player. The captain Shane Warne has been leading the county’s search for a second overseas player for 2006 and has approached a number of his Australian team-mates over the festive period.Hayden had a spell with Hampshire in 1997, when he scored 1446 runs at an average of 53.55. “He is one of three or four of Australian cricketers we have been speaking to,” Tim Tremlett, Hampshire’s director of cricket, said. “It depends on availability. Australia do not have a lot of international cricket but they do have a series against Bangladesh. There is no immediate rush to sign anyone but it would be good to have it tied up by the end of the month.”Hampshire are pursuing Hayden after ruling out a return for another Australian, Simon Katich, because he is due to get married. The allrounder Shane Watson, who made a huge impression at the Rose Bowl last year, has also been overlooked for a return as he is nursing an injury.

Wilson rides back into Black Cap

Happier times have arrived for Jeff Wilson since the 1999 Rugby World Cup in Wales© Getty Images

Jeff Wilson’s transition from Black Cap to All Black and back became another step closer today when he was named in New Zealand’s squad for the first two one-day matches against Australia. Kyle Mills joins Wilson in the 13-man squad for the Twenty20 match on Thursday and 50-over games at Wellington and Christchurch after recovering from an Achilles injury.Wilson, who played 60 rugby Tests, first showed his all-round cricket talents for his country almost 12 years ago and has been given an opportunity to add to his four international matches following success against the FICA World XI. “Jeff has slotted in very well and probably surprised a few people, especially with his pace," John Bracewell, the coach, said. "He has given us glimpses of his potential and now he will get the chance to give us an eyeful." Wilson, a bowling allrounder, took 3 for 9 in the third match of the series last month.Bracewell said Mills was not showing any lingering effects from the injury that restricted his involvement in the Auckland Aces’ last State Shield match and ruled him out of the State of Origin fixture at New Plymouth. New Zealand will release one player for domestic duties after the Wellington game on Saturday.New Zealand Stephen Fleming (capt), Nathan Astle, Mathew Sinclair, Scott Styris, Craig McMillan, Hamish Marshall, Chris Cairns, Brendon McCullum (wk), Jeff Wilson, Daniel Vettori, Andre Adams, Kyle Mills, Daryl Tuffey.

Century for Wishart as Zimbabwe finish strongly

Zimbabweans 149 and 255 for 9 dec drew with Rockingham-Mandurah 123 and 135 for 6
Scorecard
Craig Wishart completed a boundary-laden century and Sean Ervine enjoyed his third impressive performance of the match, to ensure that Zimbabwe finished the stronger in a testing first encounter of their Australian tour, against the grade cricketers of Rockingham-Mandurah.Zimbabwe had resumed their second innings on a ropey 107 for 6, a modest lead of 133. But Wishart, 32 not out overnight, found a solid ally in Ervine, and between them they added 136 for the seventh wicket to push Rockingham-Mandurah onto the defensive. Wishart’s innings was distinctly two-paced. Although he hung around for 235 balls, his innings included 11 fours and six sixes.Ervine’s contribution was a tenacious 51, including five fours and a six, and it was something of a surprise that he was overlooked for the man of the match award after his 41 and 5 for 37 in the first two innings of the match. Instead, that honour was shared by Wishart and Rockingham-Mandurah’s Luke Ronchi, who smacked his second brisk 40-odd of the match to ensure the draw.After being set an improbable target of 282, Ronchi came to the crease with Zimbabwe on something of a roll. Ervine was once again in the thick of things, dismissing Scott Meuleman early on and Craig Simmons for 35. But it was the left-arm spin of Ray Price that really put the skids under Rockingham-Mandurah. He finished with 4 for 55 including the dismissals of Steven Glew and Adam Voges in quick succession. But from 71 for 4, Ronchi’s run-a-ball 47 stalled Zimbabwe’s momentum and saved the match.Day Two bulletin

Midlands report

The Kwekwe first team entertained Bulawayo Athletic Club at home. Bulawayo Athletic Club won the toss and decided to field first.Kwekwe batted first and scored 267 runs for seven wickets in their allotted 50 overs, the top scorers being Raymond Price with 68 runs which included 6 fours and Terrence Duffin with 53 runs which included 5 fours. Best bowlers for B.A.C were R. Rixon-Fuller with 2/42 and T. Mparira with 2/49.Kwekwe batted with confidence and all who watched were treated to some excellent attacking batting. It looks as though Kwekwe are back on the winning track as a result of being strengthened with the return of our National A side players as well as our experienced captain Dave Houghton.B.A.C. then batted after lunch and were dismissed for a total of 134 all out runs in 30.2 overs. The top scorer for B.A.C.. was Jason Hitz who included a six and 10 fours in a very fine spell of attacking batting.The best bowlers for the home team were Raymond Price who took 4/17 in 7 overs, Ed Rainsford who took 3/23 in 5 overs and Dirk Viljoen who took 2/13 in 7.2 overs which included 2 maiden overs. It was a very impressive spell of bowling by all concerned. Ed Rainsford’s three wickets came in just four balls in the very same over. He was on a hat-trick when the pressure got to him and he bowled a wild delivery down leg side which was `wided’ and then with the very next ball he produced a snorter of a delivery that cut the batsman in half and clipped the top of leg stump..The second team travelled to Mutare to play their second team. Unfortunately at the time of going to press there are no results available with regards to this game, but I am sure those who are interested will be able to follow the Manicaland Report.Kwekwe Queens hosted Uprising here in Kwekwe and once again there are no results for this game.This Coming weekend sees the Zimbabwe A side take on the Gauteng A side in a Bowl game and full details of this game will follow in the next report.I am pleased to report yet again that the development sides here in the Midlands are doing well and continue to have their friendly games on Saturday Mornings and there are plans underway for this little tournament to include the Gweru Sports Club side. This weekend one of the younger development players from these two teams was picked as the 12th man for the first team.

Moin's improvisation was out of this world

The final of the Asia Cup was as absorbing as expected considering there was hardly anything between the two sides. Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka had the ammunition in their ranks to blast the opponents out. The one thing that the final proved was that if the main strength of any team falters on the day of reckoning it would be disastrous. The fielding of Sri Lanka was incredibly appalling with as many as six catches being dropped and the three beneficiaries, Anwar, Inzamam and Moin Khan made them pay.The customary efficiency of Vaas in the early overs was absent and the Pakistanis got off to a good start. Saaed Anwar has the ability to come good at the right time and he decided that the final was as good as any other important game. He used the sweep shot to maximum effect to counter the Sri Lankan spinners. The key to his sweeping successfully was that he concentrated on placing the ball rather than hitting hard. Inzamam took his time to settle down and the onus was on him to consolidate the innings as the main batsmen were dismissed.The Sri Lankans depend heavily on Muralitharan and he delivered as efficiently as a postman to stem the flow of runs during the middle overs though it was Zoysa who got the wickets. Realising that there was some aid for the spinners from the wicket, Jayasurya brought himself on. In fact he dismissed Anwar who was out to an ordinary shot after a very good effort. The arrival of Moin Khan always gets the crowd excited in anticipation not to mention the discomfort in the opposing camp. As usual he walked in to bat at a pivotal time and alot depended on him to steer the course of the innings. Inzamam in the meanwhile developed cramps in the calf muscle and there was no way hecould have kept up with his captain in running between the wickets.At the end of 40 overs, the match was in balance and neither had established any authority over the other. It was expected of Moin Khan to get some quick runs, but what he ended up doing was simply mind-boggling. The improvisations were out of this world and at times definitely too cheeky. His blitzkrieg motivated Inzamam to come out of his shell and the pounding this duo gave the Sri Lankan bowlers was akin to the Hiroshima bombing. The final ten overs were a nightmare for Jayasurya and his boys and Moin Khan ran away with the match with his superb innings.The Sri Lankans needed Jayasurya to fire on all cylinders along with Kaluwitharana to keep their hopes alive. With Kaluwitharana departing without facing a ball, Vaas was sent to tonk the ball around the park. It is not an easy job pinch-hitting when Wasim Akram has the ball in his hands. In no time the Sri Lankans lost three wickets and much depended on the experienced pair of Aravinda and Atapattu. De Silva looked a shadow of himself and he could not force the pace like he normally does. His dismissal left Attapattu on his own along with the inexperienced lower order. Arnold provided Atapattu company to put up the highest partnership of the innings.Atapattu’s century may not have won the match for his team but it was an innings of high quality. Chandana gave some hopes towards the end of taking Sri Lanka to an unlikely victory but the re-introduction of Akram ensured that nothing of that sort happened. In the end it was a convincing victory for the Pakistanis and the first success in the Asia Cup. This triumph is coming on the heels of victories at Sharjah and the triangular series in the West Indies. Moin Khan led from the front and the main batsmen produced runs as and when required. The Sri Lankans can draw some solace from the fact that it was one of those days where nothing went right for them.The Asia Cup provided the public of Bangladesh with some fantastic entertainment besides sidelining the controversy of match fixing currently prevailing in the sub-continent. The only country, which would forget this edition of the Asia Cup in a hurry, is India, as they were knocked out of sight far too early. In comparison with the other full member countries, the attitude, fielding and motivation level of individuals was far below par and it is a pity that the trend has carried on for far too long. Somebody must be accountable for the continuing debacles but there are enough shelters to hide under for the time being.

Leeds face Spurs battle for Djed Spence

Leeds United are now facing a real battle to sign Middlesbrough right-back Djed Spence in the summer transfer window.

What’s the story?

It was reported back in January that the Whites were interested in striking a deal for the defender, who is currently on loan at Championship side Nottingham Forest.

Now, Football League World have claimed that fellow Premier League side Spurs have also got their eye on Spence as they look to bring in a new full-back come the summer.

Raphinha would love him

After falling down the pecking order at the Riverside, the defender has been a real star for Steve Cooper at Forest – as per WhoScored, he has averaged 1.4 tackles and 1.7 interceptions per game, and a team-high of 1.8 dribbles and 0.8 key passes per game too.

That ability to be a real threat going forward is something that someone would like Raphinha would surely love to play with down the right flank, with Spence’s overlapping runs and being able to beat players himself giving the Brazilian a genuinely quality player to link with and form an understand with.

Spence really hit the headlines earlier this year when he shone against Arsenal in the FA Cup in January, a display which had Ian Wright positively raving about him.

The Gunners icon said: “Let me say, that was one of the best right-back performances I have seen for a very long time. A very long time. I have not seen a combative, technical, swashbuckling performance like that for a very long time.”

And, with transfer insider Dean Jones telling GIVEMESPORT that it would take a fee in the region of £10m to sign him, it’s certainly a price tag that seems reasonable when you consider some of the big-money moves being made by clubs in the modern market.

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When you think of some of some of the Premier League’s top sides like Manchester City and Liverpool, who have formidable wide partnerships in the likes of Joao Cancelo and Raheem Sterling, and Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah, Leeds could have one of their own if they were to bring in Spence.

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