Taha Ali nears PAOK move as Helstrup era begins Sunday

Taha Ali on his way to PAOK

Taha Ali is packing his bags. Malmö FF and PAOK have a deal in place for the winger, and FotbollDirekt reports the move is happening this summer (1). Ali has been one of your most dangerous attackers. Losing him now, just as Helstrup takes over, stings.

IFK Göteborg up next, Helstrup's first match

Sunday afternoon. IFK Göteborg at home. It is Gaute Helstrup's first match as head coach after watching the Degerfors win from the stands (2). Malmö have two straight wins, 5–2 against Halmstad and 1–0 at Degerfors, and three points here would push you closer to the European spots. Erik Botheim scored the winner last time out.

Karabelyov hurt in training, Ali returned briefly

Yanis Karabelyov interrupted Wednesday's session after a collision (3). No word yet on severity, but any absence leaves a hole in midfield for Sunday. Taha Ali was back training before his move was reported, while Busanello missed the session entirely.

Gudjohnsen considering a summer exit

Daníel Tristan Gudjohnsen is thinking about leaving (4). He was one of your top scorers last season but has been stuck behind Botheim. His contract runs to 2028, so Malmö hold the cards. Still, a frustrated striker eyeing the exit door is never a quiet story.

Sources

  • 1. fotbolldirekt.se — Uppgifter: Taha Ali lämnar MFF – detaljer från storklubb
  • 2. soccernews.com — Prediction: Malmo vs Goteborg
  • 3. bollsvenskan.se — MFF: Karabelyov avbröt träningen efter kollision – Taha Ali tillbaka, Busanello saknades
  • 4. bollsvenskan.se — Gudjohnsen överväger MFF-flytt i sommar – bänkad bakom Botheim, kontrakt till 2028
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