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liverpool Tottenham Hotspur’s Randal will challenge Juventus in their pursuit of Kolo Muani in the summer.

Last summer, Tottenham took the striker on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, who refused to return him to Juventus.

Tottenham have no obligation or option to make his stay permanent, and he must return to PSG. The 27-year-old could remain in the Premier League by switching to Liverpool.

Arne Slot’s side have not been weakened by their failure to impress for Tottenham in the league.

The frontman’s Premier League statistics are as follows:

• Appearances: 25
• Total minutes: 1,382
• Target: 1
• Help: 1
• Expected target: 1.89
• Expected Support: 1.49

On Tuesday, Sports Witness Covered claims from Italy That the Reds have joined the race to sign him is bad news for Juventus.

Liverpool complicate matters for Juventus

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The newspaper says Liverpool are considering Randle Kolo Muani to replace Mohamed Salah, who will depart after this season.

‘Alarm bells are ringing’ at Juventus as Liverpool ‘have shown intense interest’ in the France international.

He spent the second half of last season on loan at the Turin club, failing to extend his stay. This allowed Tottenham to sign him, but the Serie A team are pursuing him again in the summer. He has always expressed his desire to join the Italian club.

Gazzetta say the striker earns €7m a year and is valued at €35m, and both are within Juve’s reach. Matters have been complicated by the Merseyside club’s involvement in the race.

Liverpool’s solid interest in Kolo Muani forces Juventus to make a counter-move. The latter have no choice but to accelerate contact with their camp to try to defeat the Reds.

Champions League qualification will make it relatively easy for Juventus to fend off competition from Liverpool. They are now fourth in the table and five points ahead of fifth-placed Como.

Our view: Kolo Muani will replace Ekitike as the mainstay

Randal Kolo Muani has operated primarily as a number 9 and has operated on both wings at times.

Mohamed Salah’s preferred role at Liverpool is on the right wing and therefore, it makes no sense to replace the Tottenham Hotspur man in his place.

Meanwhile, Kolo Munai could be a suitable replacement for Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike, who will be out for a long time after suffering a serious setback earlier this month.

Fulham’s pursuit of Ricardo Pepi is sending shockwaves not just in the Premier League, but across European football.

In the Netherlands, Ronald de Boer has reacted with open disbelief. PSV Eindhoven are preparing to sell the American striker in a deal that could reach €40m including bonuses.

Reports indicate that Fulham have now agreed a deal with PSV Eindhoven For striker. The breakthrough came after months of negotiations, including a failed attempt during the January transfer window.

A deal was blocked by the Dutch side at the time, but negotiations have continued behind the scenes since then. Now Pepi looks ready for his big-money move. For the former Dutch international, the fee is about more than money, it is a symbol of the growing financial gap.

“We can no longer compete”

“Fulham, right? About €40m,” He said on Ziggo Sport, Relayed by PSV Inside.

“Fulham can already sign strikers for that kind of money. We can’t compete with that anymore. It’s unbelievable.”

Premier League spending leaves Europe behind

The disappointment reflects a wider reality: the financial power of the Premier League is widening the gap between other leagues to extremes.

Even clubs outside England’s traditional elite can now overtake major European teams without blinking.

This season alone, nine of the ten biggest spending clubs in Europe come from the Premier League. That group also includes Nottingham Forest, as well as newly promoted Sunderland.

They are ahead of traditional European giants like AC Milan, Real Madrid and Juventus. In fact, 12 of the top 20 spending clubs in Europe come from the Premier League. Even Wolves, facing relegation, are among Europe’s biggest spenders.

“Look, Fulham are doing well,” De Boer added. “But we’re talking about Fulham. They can also pay huge sums these days.”

Why do players still want the Premier League?

Despite his concerns, De Boer understands exactly why Pepi is tempted. The Premier League remains the ultimate destination, the league where careers accelerate and salaries rise.

“The Premier League is still the best league in the world. They can do whatever they want,” He concluded.

Now Fulham have matched their ambition with some big spending of their own. The same question is being asked across Europe: how does one compete with the Premier League?

If such deals become the norm, future transfer windows could only deepen the divide, with even Europe’s biggest clubs struggling to keep pace with mid-table Premier League spending.

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– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 10 March 2026

As the NBA world reacts to the New York Knicks breaking Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs’ 11-game winning streak, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst sees it as a warning to fans. Wembanyama and the Spurs’ crushing 114–89 loss to the Knicks ended a long winning streak, but also put San Antonio’s weaknesses on full display.

Spurs never recovered from 19-0 Knicks run in the second quarterThat reminded some of his inexperience, Windhorst said, according to ESPN’s First Take.

Windhorst said, “I’m not going to overreact to the afternoon’s game at the Garden. If you’re making the case why Spurs won’t win, you saw it yesterday.” “When the Knicks threw some punches at them they couldn’t handle it. It was a 19-0 run in the second quarter. You’re not going to win a playoff game when you give up a 19-0 run on the road. So, you see things like that.”

The Spurs also finished 9-for-34 from beyond the 3-point arc (26.5%) against the Knicks.

“They are still, as a team, inconsistent on 3-point shots. When they get to the playoffs, opposing teams, when they’ve got a fully fleshed out game plan for a playoff series, they’re going to force them to take threes. And they want Victor Wembanyama to take threes. They’re still a bottom 10 3-point percentage shooting team. Whether you like it or not, the NBA is still 3-point. League.”

“If you’re making the case why Spurs won’t win, you saw it yesterday.”

—@WindhorstESPN On the concerns over the Spurs’ NBA title hopes 👀 pic.twitter.com/EDFohIBK2g

– First Tech (@FirstTech) 2 March 2026

Brian Windhorst says 3-point shooting and experience are glaring weaknesses for the Spurs.

Victor Wembanyama’s confession after Spurs defeat

Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama took responsibility for Sunday’s 25-point loss to the Knicks. While admitting that the Knicks’ defense prevented them from finding their offensive rhythm, Wembanyama also said that he wished he would have passed the ball more, as the Spurs were in a heavy deficit.

“I think they had some physicality, but not what we’ve seen… For some reason, we were a little hesitant… I was especially hesitant on threes… I was holding the ball too much… We gave them a breather. We should have been better, especially in the first quarter. That was the game.”

Wembanyama finished with 25 points on 8-for-17 shooting, 13 rebounds and four blocks in Sunday’s loss.