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of tottenham hotspur bid for brighton and hove albion Defender Jan Paul van Hecke is so serious that the clubs are sitting at the table and negotiating.

football international report Tottenham are serious about signing the Brighton defender and are in talks to do so.

Tottenham made a ‘serious bid’

The newspaper reports that Tottenham have made a ‘serious bid’ for the 25-year-old. This news from England has also been confirmed by Votable International. Transfer may happen before the World Cup.

According to the Dutch newspaper, various Premier League clubs have shown solid interest in Jan Paul van Hecke in recent weeks. Liverpool spoke to their squad, but that was before Arne Slot was sent off. Chelsea and Manchester City are also following him.

But it is Tottenham who have made the first ‘serious attempt’ to sign the Brighton defender. A formal ‘multi-million pound’ bid has been made from Roberto De Zerbi.

According to insiders, the bid is so serious that the clubs are now sitting down to reach an agreement. Brighton will have to sell this summer as Van Hecke’s current deal expires in 2027.

tottenham in pole position

Spurs have now put themselves in pole position for his signature. On a personal level, Van Hecke appears ‘likely’ to reach an agreement with them. He’s ready for a new step And is keen to secure a transfer this summer.

Despite Tottenham narrowly avoiding relegation this season, there is a ‘confidence’ they can quickly catch up next season. Roberto De Zerbi will be key in this and sees Van Hecke as a key building block for his plans.

The Dutch centre-back made 50 appearances under the Italian coach between September 2022 and May 2024, and transformed from a marginalized player in the team to a key player in their defence.

De Zerbi also called its development “the biggest improvement” seen in Brighton. He is now keen on a reunion and talks between Tottenham and Brighton are already in a serious stage.

Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez has been a target for a long time armory.

On 28 May, Game Witness Covered claims from Spain La Liga rejected Arsenal’s bid last summer.

Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are also in the battle with the Gunners to sign the 26-year-old this summer.

Diego Simeone publicly accepted It is not surprising that these three clubs are keen on the striker.

Recent claims hinted at an offer from the La Liga winners, but this was quickly dismissed by their counterparts.

Los Rojiblancos also blame Barça invention of stories And are using the media to spread their propaganda.

Big report on Arsenal from Spain

That doesn’t seem to put off Hansi Flick, who is competing with Arsenal and PSG.

Wednesday edition of As There’s a big report on the Gunners and it also mentions Barcelona and the Ligue 1 winners.

Mikel Arteta’s side are not giving up after a failed attempt last summer and continue to praise the World Cup winners.

The frontman wishes to join Barcelona, ​​but the Madrid club is blocking the move. His agent is also in talks with Arsenal and PSG at the end of the season.

Both of these clubs value him at €150m and they have the financial means to pay this price. The north London club are ‘preparing to make a move’ and plan to hold talks with Atletico to try to sign him. This will be their new attempt after last summer’s failure.

Gunners sporting director Andrea Berta spent a long time in Madrid and is likely to lead the talks.

Atletico Madrid are sticking to their stance that the Argentina international will not be sold and are counting on him being there next season. He has a release clause of €500m and his side insist that Julian Alvarez can only leave by activating the clause.

Spanish clubs are refusing to negotiate with Arsenal, Barcelona, ​​PSG or any other club.

There will be no bidding war as he is priced at €500m, which is a way of indicating that he is not for sale. Los Rojiblancos also insist the former Manchester City player has not asked to leave.

Player attitude will be important for Arsenal

Atletico Madrid could change their stance and open the exit door if Julian Alvarez asks for a transfer. Till then, there is unlikely to be any movement.

Therefore, the South American’s decision remains crucial for Arsenal, Barcelona or PSG moving forward.

Despite the challenges, after last summer’s failure, the Premier League winners are unwilling to give up and hope to succeed.

Eintracht are considering a move to Frankfurt west ham unitedSongoutou Magasa this summer.

West Ham beat off competition from the German club to sign the defensive midfielder from AS Monaco in August 2025.

Last August, Sports Witness Covered claims from France Eintracht Frankfurt attempted to snatch his signature from the Hammers but were not successful.

The Frenchman played 1,259 minutes in 22 matches, of which 280 minutes were from four FA Cup matches. He has seen his playing time limited this year and has only played 70 minutes in the Premier League since February.

Door open for West Ham player

Eintracht Frankfurt finished eighth in the table while West Ham United dropped out of the top spot.

The German club have confirmed that Adi Hütter, who spent three years between 2018 and 2021, will return to the club.

He previously managed Songoutou Magassa at AS Monaco and under his command, the current West Ham man played 53 matches. The manager knows French well and his profile suits the requirements of the German club.

Eintracht Frankfurt are looking to bring the 22-year-old back this season in a bid to please their manager. They could take advantage of the London club’s slide in the Championship to secure his signature for a reasonable deal.

Taking these factors into account, Bild said the Bundesliga side are ‘considering another attempt to sign him.’

Eintracht Frankfurt sporting director Markus Kroesch was criticized for signing a defensive midfielder last summer. The report insists the club have, in a way, paid the price for it and Magasa could be the solution this summer.

As well as the former Monaco man, VfL Wolfsburg’s Patrick Wimmer is also on their agenda. Following Wolfsburg’s relegation, the Austrian has a clause that allows him to leave for less than €12m.

magasa has to decide

Bild have made no mention of whether Soungoutou Magasa is interested in joining Eintracht Frankfurt if they push for his signature.

In fact, there is no indication whether the player wants to leave West Ham United or not. He has a contract until 2031, worth €17m transfer market.

The midfielder must first decide whether he wants to play in the Championship or go on a loan/permanent transfer.

Manchester United Goalkeeper Altay Bayindir is ‘top of the list’ for Besiktas, who are planning to sign a new goalkeeper this summer.

A spore, relayed by photomacReport the Manchester United goalkeeper will be a target for the Turkish side this summer.

top of the list

According to the newspaper, Besiktas intend to strengthen their goalkeeping ranks this summer. A shortlist is already being drawn up, but Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir sits at the top of it.

The Black-and-Whites plan to become Manchester United’s number two after selecting their new head coach. There is no mention of whether they would need to approve the move first.

Bayandir is expected to leave Manchester United this summer after falling down the pecking order behind Sane Lammens. The 28-year-old is the number two forward at Old Trafford.

He has made only six appearances in all competitions this season, his last coming in September. That was after a 3–1 defeat to Brentford.

He started the season as first choice, but ended the season with 11 goals conceded in six matches. Reports have repeatedly linked him with a move to Besiktas Manchester United goalkeepers are also discussing this.

Manchester United’s demand

Now she is on the top of the list and they are planning to move in soon. It remains to be seen what Manchester United will demand in terms of transfer fee.

They are paid €5m in 2023 and the goalkeeper is currently rated at €7m. Given that his current contract expires in 2027, there is no immediate need to sell. His contract also includes an option to extend for another year.

So, power is very much in their hands. But Lammens said impressively, there is no reason for this deal to be particularly difficult this summer.

Barcelona has the opportunity to sign chelseaWesley Fofana in the summer.

The La Liga side are looking to sign a new centre-back and the Chelsea player could be an option.

Over the past few weeks, the Spanish media have talked about Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni as Barcelona’s main target.

today’s sports world Bastoni has been left disappointed by reports that the Catalan club have cooled on this option. The newspaper also said that other centre-backs are also on their list.

Earlier this month, Sport Witness Covered claims from Spain Tottenham Hotspur’s Christian Romero is an alternative to Bastoni.

Chelsea players in Barcelona’s list

Hansi Flick’s side may also consider signing Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana. Journalist Sascha Tavolieri is reporting this in his column sky sport ch.

He added that the 25-year-old’s agent has offered him to Barcelona, ​​who are studying the possibility of signing him.

Barça are looking for a left-footed centre-back, while also exploring options for a right-footed defender, and the France international fits into the latter category. His representative has already held talks with the Blaugrana.

The Camp Nou side prefer to sign the former Leicester City man on loan with an option to buy, in order to ease the immediate financial burden.

The Premier League side are ‘not opposed’ to the idea of ​​parting ways with him. However, the Blues are considering a permanent transfer and want at least €30m.

Despite Fofana’s agent offering him to Barcelona, ​​the difference in what both clubs want could jeopardize the deal.

Contract, price and agent information

transfer market Wesley Fofana is valued at €28m, with a contract until 2029. His highest value in 2022 was €58m, a month after his transfer to Stamford Bridge.

Agency deal with my agent [DWMA] Representing the French and also representing Belgian players such as Benfica’s Dodi Lueckebakio and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Arthur Theeter.

Fofana has been out of action for 696 days due to injuries since joining the Club World Cup in August 2022. This could be one reason why Chelsea is looking to remove him.

nottingham forest Heading into an important summer, and the John Victor situation is quietly becoming one to watch.

The Brazilian goalkeeper has not got many chances this season. Before suffering a knee injury that has kept him out of contention since the beginning of January, he has played just five Premier League matches with 438 minutes on the field.

according to that time footystatsJohn Victor has conceded 1.64 goals per 90 minutes and kept one clean sheet, giving them a 20% clean sheet rate. It’s not a huge sample, but it shows how difficult it has been for him to create any rhythm.

It’s also worth remembering how he arrived. Nottingham Forest sign John Victor After a month long saga This included John Textor and West Ham United, so there was real competition for them at the time.

That’s why this next window seems important. With limited minutes so far and a nagging injury, it may be a matter of whether he remains part of Forest’s plans or begins to look elsewhere.

according to espn brazilCruzeiro have made an initial move to explore a deal for John Victor. It is still very early, and the interactions are being described as “embryonic”.

Keep the key to Nottingham Forest

John Victor is in no rush to return to Brazil. The report adds that he wants to wait until he is fit and see what Nottingham Forest are planning to do before making any decisions.

His priority is to stay in Europe. Furthermore, he still has ambitions to make the Brazilian team, so it makes sense to remain in a competitive environment.

This brings the focus back to one. If they see him as part of their plans, it probably doesn’t go very far. But given how little he has played, it’s fair to wonder what exactly his role will be next season.

Cruzeiro, meanwhile, has a clear reason for the move. Their first-choice goalkeeper, Cassio, suffered a serious knee injury in March and is not expected to return until 2027. His replacement, Matheus Cunha, has stepped in but hasn’t really convinced.

A familiar face is also included in this. Cruzeiro manager Artur Jorge wants John Victor back after working with him at Botafogo, where they won the Copa Libertadores in 2024.

what happens next

Now, this is not a complete conversation. Cruzeiro is just testing the waters.

Still, situations like this can escalate quickly, especially when a player is not getting regular minutes. If Nottingham Forest does not provide a clear route, more interest may arise.

For now, John Victor is waiting. And Forrest will soon have to decide what they really want to do with him.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft reportedly intervened to stop it New York Post By publishing photos of head coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Diana Russini at a luxury resort in Sedona, Arizona, according to multiple sources.

New York PostPage Six published the photos and a related story on April 7. The images, taken two weekends ago, showed Vrabel and Russini – both married – holding hands, embracing and relaxing together at the ambient adults-only resort.

A source told weekly in touch That Kraft “intervened at The Post and put pressure on his superiors to try and kill the story before it was published.”

Why Robert Kraft Tried to Kill the Vrabel-Russini Scandal Story – and Failed

The source said the Post gave Vrabel more time than usual in the industry to respond and that Kraft used that extra time “to put pressure on the reporter and the newspaper.”

A crisis strategist was involved in the effort but failed to debunk the story.

Both Vrabel and Russini have said that the interaction was innocent and part of a larger group outing.

“The photos do not represent a group of six people who were hanging out during the day,” Russini told the Post. “Like most NFL reporters, reporters interact with sources away from stadiums and other locations.”

Vrabel described the photos as “completely innocent conversation and any suggestion otherwise is ridiculous.”

No one is really laughing at this point. At the very least, they knew how the images might have been obtained. If the conversation was harmless, why did the NFL owner make every effort to keep the images a secret? And Kraft wasn’t the only one who went into crisis mode.

According to an ESPN report, Russini, Vrabel and officials athletic Contacted a crisis communications expert hours before the story ran. They hoped to provide evidence that would either change the tone of the article or prevent it from being published altogether. Those efforts also did not succeed.

NFL reporter Diana Russini has resigned from The Athletic less than a week after an investigation into photos of her and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona hotel, a spokesperson for The New York Times has confirmed. https://t.co/PC5IlXypmN

– NBC News (@NBCNews) 14 April 2026

The incident has attracted significant attention across the sports media landscape, raising questions about the boundaries between coaches and the journalists covering them, as well as whether team owners attempt to influence media coverage.

Kraft, who has owned the Patriots since 1994 and led the franchise during two decades of dominance under former coach Bill Belichick, has not commented publicly on the matter.

As of Monday, Vrabel remains the head coach of the Patriots. The team has not released any statement on the alleged interference by ownership. In contrast, Rasini was forced to resign. athletic.

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Sunderland They have enjoyed good form since returning to the Premier League last year, with Florent Ghisolfi playing his part.

The Black Cats have won 12 of their 32 league matches and that included a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.

Regis Le Bris has done exceptional work since joining Sunderland in 2024. To put this into context, he took the club from the Championship to the top flight and they are now in the race to qualify for Europe.

Sunderland’s latest win moves them up to 10th in the table, two points behind sixth-placed Chelsea.

Along with Le Bris, Sunderland sporting director Florent Ghisolfi has been instrumental in reshaping the team.

He arrived at the club in July 2025, days after stepping down from his role at AS Roma. The director had identified UD. Almeria’s Sergio Arribas in goal He could be considered for a signing for the Serie A team and for Sunderland.

Ghisolfi is attracting interest from France

The Frenchman’s work at Sunderland has clearly not gone unnoticed in his country. This is as of Monday’s edition ProvenceA local newspaper from Marseille.

Ligue 1 side owner Frank McCourt has appointed Stéphane Richard as his new chairman. His immediate task is to find a sporting director to replace Medhi Benatia.

The French club has entrusted the agency Excel Sports Management with the task of finding a new director. Sunderland have key man on their list ‘Ticked a lot of boxes’.

Florent Ghisolfi has experience working in France at FC Lorient, RC Lens and OGC Nice between 2017 and 2024.

This, coupled with his work at Sunderland may have convinced Marseille to make an approach.

However, the Frenchman prefers to remain at the Stadium of Light, ruling out the possibility of the Black Cats exit.

Stade Brestois directors Gregory Lorenzi and Julien Fournier, now without a club, are also on Marseille’s agenda.

Frenchman key for Sunderland

Florent Ghisolfi has clearly had a positive impact on Sunderland alongside Regis Le Bris.

Both of them have a big role in strengthening the English club team in the next window.

Therefore, it is important for Sunderland to retain both director and manager after this season.

Inter Milan’s attempts to sign Guglielmo Vicario Tottenham Hotspur This summer has hit a standstill, with Spurs demanding a price well in excess of their means.

tutomercatoweb There are reports that the Italian side may be disappointed in their long-running attempts to sign Vicario as their new number one.

Inter are looking for a new number one goalkeeper this summer. Yann Sommer is heading for the exit after three inconsistent seasons, and the Nerazzurri are determined to secure a reliable long-term starter.

Somar’s exit brought pressure in the market

It appears that Yann Sommer’s time at San Siro is nearing its conclusion, prompting Inter to accelerate plans for a successor.

His priority is clear; They want a goalkeeper who is able to handle the pressure, workload and expectations that come with being the undisputed number one for a title-challenging team.

Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario has emerged as the standout goal. Reports for months, particularly from Italy, have indicated that they are working on a deal for the 29-year-old.

A report earlier this month said Inter had already reached a framework agreement With the Tottenham goalkeeper. It claimed that an official proposal would be coming soon.

A report yesterday said A meeting was held on this move. All indications are that it will happen this summer.

Ideal profile but unrealistic price

TMW now report that Guglielmo Vicario is Inter’s biggest target this summer, but Tottenham’s demands have posed an immediate hurdle.

Spurs are reportedly demanding €25-30m, a valuation well above Inter’s range. They are looking to spend just €15m on their new number one.

Because of that huge gap, at the moment, negotiations are at a standstill. The Italian club are looking to spend, but only half of what Tottenham are currently demanding. This means serious negotiations will be needed if a deal is to be struck this summer.

what happens next?

Unless Tottenham soften their stance, Inter may be forced to make changes quickly. Perhaps Spurs’ demands are so high that reports are already linking other names.

Of course, everything depends on what happens with Tottenham this season. If they cannot avoid relegation, there is likely to be a massive sale of first-team players this summer. In that situation, Guglielmo Vicario will have a difficult task to maintain his high demands.

Inter are probably betting on this. They will no longer move forward, waiting to see how things develop. However, it is doubtful whether Tottenham would offer a 50% discount from their asking price even in the event of demotion.

Aston Villa and Newcastle United have tried to sign Manchester United’s Manuel Ugarte.

The Red Devils invested around €50m to bring the midfielder to Old Trafford from Paris Saint-Germain in August 2024. He finished his first season at Manchester United with 2,893 minutes in 45 matches.

However, he has not enjoyed regular games this season and Aston Villa and Newcastle United wanted to offer him an escape route.

The Uruguay international has 915 minutes in 23 matches and his role has not changed since Michael Carrick replaced Ruben Amorim in January.

His Premier League statistics this season are as follows:

• Appearances: 21
• Start: 7
• Total minutes: 810
• Minutes per game: 39

His situation at Manchester United has already seen a few clubs come forward to try to sign him.

New opportunity for Aston Villa and Newcastle United

On Monday, Sports Witness Covered claims from Italy Juventus sporting director Marco Ottolini will keep a close eye on Manuel Ugarte when Uruguay take on Algeria at the Allianz Stadium. [Juve’s home stadium] later today.

acclamation – In Uruguay – Support it and share your own updates on the matter. At the same time, Aston Villa and Newcastle United have been named.

The Serie A team is not the only Italian team in the mix as Napoli are also showing interest in the player. He is ready to go to Italy or Spain.

Atlético Madrid, Aston Villa and Newcastle United have attempted to sign him on loan. It’s quite possible the Premier League pair could enter the winter market.

Unai Emery’s team and the Magpies wanted to sign him on loan, but Manchester United rejected their approach. The opportunity is now there for Aston Villa and Newcastle United.

The Old Trafford club are now ready to let the 24-year-old leave after this season.

Galatasaray and an unnamed Saudi Arabian club have come forward but Ugarte has already rejected them. His aim is to remain in the top European leagues and this is possible by joining Aston Villa or Eddie Howe’s team.

Ugarte intends to leave Manchester United before the World Cup begins on June 11 and whether that will be possible remains to be seen.

Contract, price and agent information

Manuel Ugarte is under contract until 2029, but Manchester United are ready to part ways with him after this season.

According to its value transfer marketHas been on a decline since moving to the English club and is now thought to be worth €30m.

The agency Gestifute, headed by super-agent Jorge Mendes, represents the South American.

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Norwich City attempted to bring Bodo/Glimt star Casper Hogg to the Championship in the winter market. Philippe Clement’s side will regret missing out and a deal in the summer could be beyond the Canaries’ reach.

The club added Mohamed Toure to Clement’s squad in January and he arrived from Randers FC.

Josh Sargent left for Toronto FC in February. This year he only made any league appearances as he trained with Norwich City U21.

His situation forced the Championship side to look for a new striker in the last window and they signed Touré. Before his arrival, Clement’s side moved towards Hogg.

Hogg scored 27 goals and provided nine assists in 49 appearances in all competitions in 2025. This includes 17 goals and five assists in 28 league games and an average of 0.96 goals per game, and this drops to 0.83 without penalties.

The 25-year-old has impressed in the Champions League in 2026, scoring five goals and providing two assists in five matches.

This included a goal in Bodo/Glimt’s 3–1 win over Manchester City, a goal in the 2–1 win over Atlético Madrid, a goal and two assists in the 3–1 win over Inter Milan. He failed to make an immediate impact in the return leg against the Serie A team, but the Norwegian club knocked them out of the competition.

In the last 16, he scored again in a 3–0 win over Sporting. His goals will help Bodø/Glimt book a place in the Champions League quarter-finals, unless there is a new shock in the return leg. The Dane achieved this because his club blocked him from joining Norwich City.

Norwich City rejection is reaping the rewards

In January, Sports Witness broadcast news Bodo/Glimt rejected the Canaries’ offer for a frontman. Therefore, he should be pleased that the transfer to Norwich City never happened.

Friday edition of spare magazine Cover comments from Norway manager Stel Solbakken praising Hogg. He is surprised by the rapid progress made by Dane.

“I was in Denmark when he played for Randers and Aalborg. If you had told me he would dominate the Champions League a few years later, I would have said you could forget about it.” He said.

“If you compare Casper Hogg in October with the version we see now in mid-March, they are two completely different players.

“Bodo/Glimt need some players who can do a little something extra. Casper Hogg has become a completely different player. You feel that when the ball drops into the box now, Casper Hogg is there.”

Denmark manager Brian Reimer recently told Norway’s TV2, relayed by boldThe Hogs have impressed them.

“There are many talented players. I can’t include them all, but him.” [Høgh] Very nice figure made. “I have to keep that in mind in my deliberations.” He said.

signing will become more expensive

In August, the player signed a new contract until December 2029. After one month, its value, as per transfer marketincreased to €10m [the highest it’s been] and fell to €8m in December.

His new valuation following his Champions League flop has not yet been determined. This is likely to increase further if Reimer includes him for the March international break.

In short, if Norwich City are keen to sign him in the summer, the deal will be more expensive. They are likely to face competition from several other clubs.

Newcastle United remains one of the Premier League clubs after AllenBut Palmeiras are now moving to strengthen their position by agreeing a new contract for the midfielder.

Interest from England has surrounded the 21-year-old for several weeks. Newcastle have been repeatedly linked with the player and were Recently it has been reported that an envoy has been sent to Brazil To follow the situation closely.

Liverpool is also mentioned Recent coverage has featured fans, but journalist Andre Hernan has also hinted that Manchester United have joined the group of clubs keeping an eye on Allan.

Against that backdrop, Palmeiras appear to be working to protect their position ahead of the next transfer window.

Palmeiras is preparing another contract renewal

But I am saying ESPN Brazil’s live program Fala a FonteJournalist Bruno Andrade reported that Palmeiras have recently held fresh talks about renewing Allan’s contract.

The midfielder has already had his deal renewed several times in a short period. In 2024 his contract was extended to 2027, and in 2025 the club extended it further to 2029. Now Palmeiras is discussing another upgrade.

According to Andrade, positive progress was made at a meeting last week. And he said the current negotiations could result in a longer contract and better financial terms for the player.

He said: “There were meetings last week and discussions were very positive regarding another renewal. We still need to confirm whether this contract will be extended to 2030 and whether it only includes a salary increase or a higher release clause.”

The journalist also stressed that Palmeiras wanted to reward the player and at the same time protect themselves from increasing interest from abroad.

European interests are driving Palmeiras’ strategy

The renewed talks are taking place in the context of strong European interest, including from Newcastle United. According to the ESPN discussion, Palmeiras has already rejected the offer The price for Allan is estimated to be between €30m and €35m (£25.7m-£30m).

Andrade confirmed that if Palmeiras ultimately decides to sell, the valuation would need to climb well above that range.

He said: “When Palmeiras thinks about selling Allan – which is not in the board’s plans right now – the number being discussed is upwards of €40m.”

Even that price may not come as a single fixed payment. The panel suggested a deal worth around €40m (£34.3m) would include performance bonuses rather than a guarantee fee.

Andrade explained: “According to what people say in the market, €40m would probably be in a structure with just fixed money and bonuses. Something like €30m plus €10m, or €20m plus €20m.”

Why could the next transfer window be decisive?

Journalist Felipe Silva said the contract renewal strategy also serves another purpose: strengthening Palmeiras’ negotiating power ahead of the summer window.

He said: “This kind of renewal helps both parties. The club protects itself from interest and the player becomes more expensive.”

Silva pointed out that raising wages and extending contracts automatically increases the price paid to European clubs.

he adds: “If the player earns

The journalist also suggested that the next transfer window could bring serious offers. He said: “In the middle of the year, there will be heavy clubs coming to try to sign Alan.”

Our View: Palmeiras’ leverage is increasing

Palmeiras’ strategy is becoming increasingly clear. With Newcastle United and other Premier League clubs circling, the Brazilian side are looking to increase Allan’s value ahead of the next transfer window.

Extending the player’s contract gives Palmeiras a strong advantage and ensures that any future negotiations will start with a high valuation.

It also buys the Brazilian club time. They could keep a key player for their playing project and wait to see how far European clubs are willing to go once the next transfer window opens.

Crystal Palace made a late attempt to sign Lyon’s Ruben Kluivert in the winter market.

On 2 February, Game Witness Covered claims from France Crystal Palace attempt to sign the defender on deadline day. The source revealed that the Eagles have held talks with Lyon and are keen to bring him to Selhurst Park.

Later that day, witness the game broadcast news Lyon immediately rejected the London club’s late approach for the 24-year-old. This is because they had no plans to approve the sale in the middle of the season.

The Ligue 1 side was against the centre-back’s exit from both a sporting and financial perspective.

There was no mention of the Dutchman’s stance on Crystal Palace’s interest and Lyon’s rejection of his advances. That was until he gave an interview to Le Progress west france Has released his comments.

Ruben Kluivert confused by Crystal Palace approach

The defender spent his career in the Netherlands until signing a contract with Casa Pisa in June 2024. He played 24 matches for the Portuguese club, and that was enough to convince Lyon, who signed him until July 2025.

Kluivert has operated primarily as a centre-back and occasionally as both a left and right-back for the French club, and has played 1,267 minutes in 19 matches. His contract is till 2030.

Lyon’s decision not to entertain Crystal Palace’s effort has pleased the player. He also talks about his Premier League dreams but insists he has no plans to leave in the near future.

Relief Lyon did not encourage Oliver Glasner’s team

“It was confusing, because it was so late in the day. I am happy to be here, 100% committed to this project in Lyon. We are still in the Europa League and the Coupe de France, we have a lot of games to play with a really fantastic team, and I am confident that we can go very far in all these competitions,” He said.

“For these reasons, I would say the club did the right thing by keeping me. Personally, I can’t deny that the Premier League remains a dream. But if I had to choose, I prefer the way things turned out. The club made the right choice.

“I signed a five-year contract with Lyon, and I see myself wanting to stay for at least two or three years. The fact that they wanted to keep me here was a relief.”

earlier this month, sports witness Calciomercato IT covered claims about Juventus’ interest in Manchester City star Bernardo Silva.

The Italian side was in contact with the Portuguese contingent. There have been no signs of renewal, with Bernardo’s contract expiring in the summer.

This was giving Juve hope for a free transfer, as they were expecting a decision in the next few weeks. The Old Lady were also preparing a two-year deal for the versatile midfielder.

There have been developments since then but it seems certain that the player will leave Manchester City.

Manchester City players listening to the offer

La Stampa – relayed by black and whiteCitizens mention star as Juve target.

He is sure he will leave Manchester City but his next club is still in danger. Despite interest from the Italian giants, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain also see the situation as an opportunity. Saudi Arabian clubs can also make big offers.

Meanwhile, the 31-year-old is listening to approaches from his agent Jorge Mendes. Juve have put their own offer on the table in an attempt to beat off the competition quickly.

Luciano Spalletti’s team has not received any response yet but is working towards achieving the goal. The Portugal international is seen as somewhat of a dream prospect, with his free agent status appealing to him.

Bernardo will depart as a club legend

Sometimes, it’s easy to forget that the former Monaco player is still only 31 and has many years of football left in him.

Despite this, he has achieved a lot at Manchester City. He has played 442 times for Pep Guardiola in various positions. This season, he has become a fixture on the right wing in times of need, which says a lot about his availability.

Winning silverware again this season would go a long way in paying tribute to Bernardo, who deserves a lot of credit for his service.

Earlier this week, sports witness Francesco looked at the situation of Pio Esposito, who was attracting interest from Arsenal.

Despite this, Inter Milan were confident of keeping the Italian. L’Interista spoke of a bond between the two, with the player eager to repay the Nerazzurri’s faith with consistent goals in the future.

That was giving Inter hope of keeping Arsenal at bay, with the striker finding the net against Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League on Wednesday.

The Serie A league leaders lost the game but it reinforced the 20-year-old’s importance to the team. The Gunners’ interest is now becoming more prominent.

Arsenal leads the race for Esposito

IT migration market Reports on the young player made it clear that Inter have no intention of selling the player.

Arsenal are leading the race, although a deal is considered unlikely. Beppe Marotta aims to hand Pio Esposito a new contract, with work on an agreement ongoing.

Inter are willing to almost triple the striker’s current salary, with the deal now up for renewal until 2031.

To move things forward, a meeting is scheduled with Pio Esposito’s agent Mario Giffredi. Both parties have excellent relations and this could prove crucial to ‘reaching a definitive agreement’.

It is believed that Inter will fend off Arsenal’s interest, with other English clubs also in the running.

Gunners have multiple striker options

Last summer, Mikel Arteta’s side spent big on Victor Gyöckeres. Kai Havertz is also in the squad and returns to the first team after injury. Gabriel Jesus is also part of the Spaniard’s plans, with Leandro Trossard capable of playing at centre-forward.

This is why Arsenal probably don’t need a striker. Furthermore, they may also not want to spend any significant amount of money on the position unless someone like Gabriel Jesus moves in.

The nice thing about watching the NBA is that you’ll always get a chance to see something you haven’t seen before. Even if that thing is completely unnecessary. Just ask New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby.

The Knicks host the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on Thursday in a potential preview of the conference finals. It was an up-and-down affair from the start, with both teams refusing to budge.

In the second quarter, Anunoby took it a little too literally. He went up for a dunk, but Cade Cunningham intercepted the ball, which stuck to the side of the rim for a classic, all-time favorite, soul-enriching wedgie.

The great commentator Ian Eagle, in all his gusto, proudly exclaimed: “Oh! A dunk wedgie! That doesn’t happen often!”

“It doesn’t happen often!”

Cade blocks a dunk attempt at the rim for a wedgie 🖐️ pic.twitter.com/AnRdLR3S1n

– NBA (@NBA) 20 February 2026

If that doesn’t get you excited, nothing will.

Of course, fans had to react to the unusual moment, with some insisting that Cunningham escaped the foul.

@PratikGroth said, “The veggie block is crazy. Cade is doing everything there.”

@B82Scottie said, “At least it’s not a high school game where the ref has to use a ladder or a broom.”

“Posting this obvious foul as a highlight is crazy,” @Nafta456 wrote.

@dj_immy_ echoed, “Show the replays closer. That’s a foul.”

“This game is so much fun,” @KOYIN_CENTRAL posted.

Anunoby’s wedgie was a bad omen, as the Knicks fell to the Pistons, 126–111. They went 35-21, including 21-8 at home.

Anunoby struggled with eight points on 3 of 13 shooting, including 1 of 8 from long range. He also had four blocks.

Jalen Brunson had 33 points, six rebounds, eight assists and two steals. They also had six turnovers.

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has ended, and Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson is this year’s winner. However, Orlando Magic guard Jace Richardson had a scary moment as he was completely knocked unconscious during one of his attempts.

Richardson, who is 20, ran along the baseline to attempt his dunk. However, the ball got stuck on the backboard, causing Richardson to fall and land directly on his back. Fortunately, he did not appear to suffer any related injuries, and he was able to get back on his feet after about three seconds.

Jace Richardson’s scary fall during the slam dunk contest 😱😱😳
pic.twitter.com/3aqWDBqAyS

– HoopVillain🔥 (@HoopVillain_) 15 February 2026

Richardson was one of the first contestants to be eliminated from the dunk contest. Jackson Hayes of the Los Angeles Lakers was the other contestant eliminated early. The Magic rookie at least got a chance to show off his athletic talents on Saturday, even if he didn’t win the dunk contest.

After being selected 25th overall by Orlando, Jace Richardson has had a great first year so far in the NBA. He plays an average of 12.1 minutes per game in a reserve role for the club. During 39 appearances off the bench, Richardson averaged 5.1 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. He’s also shooting 47.1% from the field and 37.3% from beyond the three-point line.

The Dunk Contest was the only competition Richardson competed in during NBA All-Star Weekend. He will now enjoy the remainder of the break before the Magic are back in action on Thursday, February 19, giving him approximately five days of rest. Orlando will face the Sacramento Kings in that contest.