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newcastle united Sold Anthony Gordon to Barcelona for €70m last week and are looking for a new winger this summer.

Newcastle United have set their sights on CA Osasuna’s Victor Munoz and have made concrete moves to sign him.

He joined the La Liga team from Real Madrid in July 2025 for €5m, with Los Blancos retaining 50% of his rights.

The left winger finished his first season at Osasuna with seven goals and five assists in 36 matches.

Sunderland made an effort to sign him in January, but their offer please don’t Either the player and his club. Their offer was below his €40m release clause.

Newcastle United will have to wait for Real Madrid

chiringuito X, formerly known as Twitter, reports an update from journalist Jose Alvarez that Newcastle United have made a €35m bid for Victor Munoz.

game Relay more information shared by Alvarez on the Magpies’ efforts and the 22-year-old’s stance.

The Magpies’ offer includes €35m plus bonuses which takes it close to his €40m clause.

Their offer for the Spain international is ‘very attractive’. He will have a key role under Eddie Howe due to the exit of Anthony Gordon. Therefore, Munoz is willing to accept a move to St. James Park.

Real Madrid not only retain 50% of their rights but also have a buyback option. As of now, their decision on the Spaniard is unclear.

Newcastle United will have to wait to find out if the Spanish giants intend to exercise the buyback clause. If not, they can proceed with this operation, and Real Madrid will collect part of the fee.

Eddie Howe’s side are ‘working hard’ and it is unclear whether they will be able to clinch a deal. There may be more clarity after Real Madrid’s presidential election on June 7.

Contract, price and agent information

Victor Munoz has four years left on his contract at CA Osasuna and his value transfer marketIs €20m.

Spanish agency Niagara Sports Company, which also manages Barcelona’s Dani Olmo and several others, represents the attacker.

newcastle united AIK have entered the race for star Zadok Yohana, with the bid now standing at €24m.

express report Newcastle have stepped up their interest in the 18-year-old and are battling Brighton for his signature.

newcastle rival brighton

Sport Witness covered a report This week it was said that Brighton had made their move for the winger. It is said that he made a ‘monster bid’ for the young player.

Now Newcastle have entered the picture. According to Expressen, the Magpies have made a bid of €24m plus bonuses for Yohana.

Talks are now underway between the clubs over a possible transfer. Sources have confirmed to Express that Brighton are also still in the picture. They are competing heavily with Newcastle for the winger.

French side Rennes are also in the picture, as well as an unnamed Premier League club. How the situation evolves from there remains to be seen. But AIK now have ‘two monstrous bids’ on the table and a decision to make.

At the current price offered, Johanna would break the existing Allsvenskan sales record. Lucas Bergvall currently holds that record after a €20m move to Tottenham in 2024.

breakout season

The interest from Brighton and Newcastle comes after Zadok Yohana enjoyed a 2026 season that has been nothing short of spectacular. He has transformed from a promising prospect into the focal point of AIK’s attack.

March was seen as his real big moment, with two goals in a 4–0 win against BK Håkan followed by another important goal against GAIS in the quarter-finals of the Svenska Cupen.

He made his Allsvenskan debut in April with a sensational solo winning goal in a win over Halmstads BK. He is currently on a five-goal involvement in seven league games, which is another demonstration of his impressive talent.

Now Brighton and Newcastle are battling for his signature, set for a record sale in the Swedish top flight.

SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu has given up hope chelsea, liverpool Or Aston Villa bid for it after interest newcastle united Nothing happened.

game creation Today we report on the 24-year-old and how he has been left in limbo at the moment, with hopes some club will make a bid for him.

Newcastle’s interest disappears

The newspaper reports that Noah Atubolu planned to take the next step in his career this summer. After three years at Freiburg, he wants to move to a bigger club. The Premier League would be his ideal destination.

But this is yet to happen. According to Sportbild’s information, Atubolu has not received a single concrete offer. No interested parties have contacted the Europa League finalists.

Newcastle United’s transfer has clearly failed. At one time a transfer to St James’ Park was considered a possible option. But concrete talks or even any proposal could never succeed. According to Sportbild’s information, there is no interest at the moment.

Aston Villa, Chelsea or Liverpool

Atubolu is now dependent on the international goalkeeper market. There may be changes in Liverpool, Chelsea and Aston Villa. However, as of now, the Freiburg goalkeeper is not among the top choices for these clubs.

He would be willing to play as a ‘Premier League underdog’ but it should be financially attractive for him. There is no interest there yet.

This has put him in an awkward position as Freiburg have already signed his replacement in Mio Backhaus. The interesting thing was that Also a potential target for Newcastle United.

Their arrival causes Noah Atubolu to look outwards. His playing prospects at Freiburg are not very good at the moment. They were not impressed by his attitude during attempts to renew his contract this year.

Now he is waiting and hoping that Aston Villa, Chelsea, Liverpool or someone else will make a move for him after Newcastle’s interest wanes.

French sides very interested in Toulouse and Strasbourg Sunderland Winger Romaine Mundle this summer.

foot market report The Ligue 1 pair are both keen on the 23-year-old, who has no intention of renewing his current contract at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland rejected the bid

According to FM information, Toulouse are currently the frontrunners for the signature of Romain Mundle and have made an initial approach to Sunderland for him. The Black Cats rejected this.

However, Toulouse has no intention of giving up. In fact, they are planning to return to Sunderland this week with another offer. The nature of their bids is not mentioned by Foot Mercato at this point.

But the website points out that the French side have a history of signing talent from England in recent years. A clear example of this is Charlie Cresswell, who joins Leeds United in 2024 in a €4.5m deal. He has since established himself as a key player at the club.

Sunderland contract until 2028

Now it appears they are looking to repeat that success with Romaine Mundle. He is currently valued at €8m by the likes of Transfermarkt Joins Sunderland on a €1.8m deal in 2024.

Last season he struggled for game time at the Stadium of Light, making 14 appearances in the Premier League but only 12% of the available minutes. He was in the first team only 5% of the time throughout the campaign.

That’s why, perhaps, he doesn’t intend to extend his deal, which runs until 2028. This leaves Sunderland in a precarious position as letting his contract run for another year would put him in the final year of his deal, and they would need to sell him at a reduced price.

This is probably why Toulouse and possibly Strasbourg are now on the move. Despite Sunderland holding out on him for now, the French pair have seen an opportunity and are making a move for the 23-year-old.

Aston Villa UD are interested in bringing Almeria’s Dion Lopi to Villa Park.

After finishing fourth this season and winning the Europa League, the Villans qualified for the Champions League.

Aston Villa look to further improve Unai Emery’s squad and are also eyeing the Spanish market this summer.

The Premier League team’s interest in a defensive midfielder is not new. In 2023, Sport Witness broadcast news Effort from Emery, but he left Stade Reims for Spanish club.

Last summer, we Covered claims from Spain Everton interested but did not secure a deal.

Aston Villa has already advanced

Senegal international is back on Aston Villa’s radar voice of almeria Cover the latest.

His development at the Segunda División side did not go unnoticed. Aston Villa see the 24-year-old as a player for both the present and the future.

Unai Emery spent two years at UD Almería between 2006 and 2008 and in his final season he had Felipe Melo at his side. Manager Dion sees Lopi as the new Felipe Melo and is keen to acquire his services.

Aston Villa have submitted an initial offer of €17m. This is less than his team’s expectation of €20m.

At the same time, for the Spanish club from the second division, the interest of the Premier League side is attractive.

After missing out on promotion this season, Almería is looking to return to the top flight next year. The midfielder will have a key role to play while his summer sale could improve their finances.

Lopi could also be tempted to join Aston Villa, who could offer the Premier League and Champions League next season. In short, there is ‘European temptation amid the battle for promotion’.

If Aston Villa increases their offer slightly to €3m, it may be difficult for Almería and Lopi to turn down.

Contract, price and agent information

The midfielder’s contract is until 2029 and is worth €4m transfer market. The highest value was €10m in June 2024 after his first season at UD Almería.

British agency CAA represents star Dion Lopi and their client list also includes Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa. The Senegalese played 1,991 minutes in 28 matches this season.

newcastle united Juventus’ Jonathan David has been added to their list for the summer.

After spending five years at Lille, the striker joined the Serie A team on a free transfer in July 2025, scoring 109 goals and 31 assists in 232 appearances.

In his first season in Italy, David scored eight goals and provided five assists in 46 matches. This includes only one goal for Juventus since 1 February.

He still managed to attract interest from the Premier League, where Newcastle United are in the picture.

On March 9, we Covered claims from Italy That Aston Villa are interested in signing him. Last month, Nottingham Forest and West Ham United emerged as his options. the source said The Old Lady is requesting between €25-30m.

Two weeks ago, Sports Witness broadcast news The Europa League winners remain in the hunt for the Canada international.

Newcastle United joins the transfer chase

Eddie Howe’s side have become the latest English club to set their sights on the 26-year-old.

is according to all juveWho said Newcastle United are pursuing Jonathan David after his difficult season.

Despite his 13 G/A contribution, the outlet says the Canada international failed to live up to expectations and was labeled a ‘season flop’.

The Magpies are ‘ready to take advantage’ of his situation at the Turin club to bring him to St James’ Park. They value the frontman’s profile and qualities and are optimistic that he can achieve his best form in the Premier League.

Therefore, Newcastle United are taking steps to explore the finances of a potential operation.

Tutto Juve, who clarified that this is his own report, mentions the ‘astonishing quote’ in the headline but does not support it in the report. It’s possible an offer from an English club is on the way.

Juventus will not close the door to his exit as long as there is a sufficient offer. However, there is no mention of their demand in the report.

Contract, price and agent information

Jonathan David’s contract expires in 2030, and transfer market He is worth €35 million.

Axia Sports Management, an agency owned by agent Nick Mavromaras, is representing the Canadian.

brighton Now they have formally rejected Cruzeiro’s first offer for Igor Julio, but the Brazilian club is already preparing their next move and continuing to work hard for the defender.

according to Latest report from BrazilBrighton rejected an initial offer made by Cruzeiro during early talks – as expected. However, the rejection has not changed the mood surrounding the deal.

Cruzeiro is already preparing another move

Cruzeiro is expected to increase its offer and remains optimistic about reaching an agreement.

Reports claim the Brazilian side will try to meet Brighton again this week move the conversation forward And potentially the gap between clubs will narrow.

The situation now looks like entering a decisive phase of negotiations. Igor Julio remains Cruzeiro’s ‘Plan A’ for defense ahead of the next transfer window and the club is acting accordingly.

The player is already aligned with the move

One of the biggest developments concerns the players themselves. According to the latest reporting, there is already a preliminary agreement between Cruzeiro and Igor Julio regarding salary and contract length.

In other words, the main hurdle isn’t convincing the player – it’s convincing Brighton.

Confidence on the Brazilian side is also increasing because Igor Julio reportedly wants the move. Despite attracting interest from other clubs in Europe, the defender has a clear desire to wear the Cruzeiro shirt.

Internal planning is already underway

Cruzeiro are also moving internally as if there is a real possibility of a transfer happening.

An elite member of manager Artur George’s coaching staff has been working for weeks on a detailed analysis of footage from Igor Julio’s recent Brighton matches, as well as last season in English football.

In Brazil, such preparations usually occur when a club believes that negotiations are serious.

The 28-year-old faced a disappointing campaign in England. He played only four matches during his loan spell at West Ham before returning to Brighton, where he again struggled for minutes.

The focus now turns to Cruzeiro’s superior offer – and whether Brighton’s resistance is part of the bargaining process before a final agreement.

everton are back in the mix to sign Djuriko Davitashvili from AS Saint-Étienne in the summer.

Back in January, Sport Witness Covered claims from France Everton are entering the race to sign him.

That time, benfica were challenging Premier League sides but could not get a deal over the line.

The winger has enjoyed good performances with the Ligue 2 team, scoring 15 goals and providing five assists in 31 appearances.

His impressive performances have already attracted the attention of several European clubs

Everton is in competition with 5 other clubs

Foot-Sur7 It is now reported that six clubs are in the race to sign the Georgia international in the upcoming window.

This includes David Moyes’ team, Benfica, Olympiacos, AS Monaco, Lille and Besiktas. The outlet claims it is their own information and reports that these clubs are lining up to secure his services.

These six clubs are hoping that Saint-Étienne will continue in Ligue 2 so that they can snatch up Zuriko Davitashvili.

The French club finished third in Ligue 2 and faced OGC Nice in a two-legged playoff. The second phase will take place on May 29 and this deadline is crucial for the Toffees and the five other interested parties.

This is because the attacker’s supporters are eagerly waiting for his deadline to launch their bid. Of these six clubs, Lille has the advantage after achieving direct qualification for the Champions League.

Saint-Étienne is aware of the difficulty of retaining the 25-year-old without a return to Ligue 1.

In the event of a sale in the summer, the French club would demand at least €15m. The fee could be higher if they return to the top flight.

Everton, Benfica, Olympiacos, AS Monaco, Lille and Besiktas have all been reported to be interested in a fee to sign Davitashvili.

Contract, price and agent information

The Georgian has a contract until 2028, with the option of a further year, and is worth according to transfer marketIs €10m.

Georgian agency Jugeli Sports, owned by agent Giorgi Jugeli, is representing the winger.

brighton Over the past few months I have watched Igor Julio move closer and closer to a potential exit, with Brazil’s interest in the defender continuing to grow.

what started it exploratory contact And social media prompts Now it has developed into formal negotiations.

Cruzeiro have kept an eye on the centre-back since the last transfer window, with Igor Julio publicly admitting that contact had taken place, and reports in Brazil repeatedly suggesting was a player open for homecoming Despite preferring to live in Europe.

Now the situation has reached the second stage.

Brighton has not responded yet

According to Brazilian outlet globo esporteCruzeiro is currently awaiting an official response from Brighton after submitting their first formal offer for the defender.

The offer comes in at less than Brighton’s asking price of around £5.1m (€6m) we covered earlier. People involved in the talks reportedly expect the Seagulls to reject that opening bid.

However, Cruzeiro has already made room for a second offering and believes the gap is small enough to be overcome.

Still, talks continue and optimism remains. But the story from Brazil is clear that this first bid was more about formally opening the process than completing the transfer immediately.

The club has already opened the exit door

One of the most important details in the latest reporting concerns Brighton’s own situation behind the scenes.

According to Globo Esporte, Cruzeiro were informed during initial contacts that Igor Julio had permission to search for a new club. This strongly suggests that Brighton are already preparing for the defender’s departure this summer.

Timing may also explain part of the delay. Even though Igor Julio has barely featured recently, Brighton are still fighting for European qualification in the Premier League.

Fabian Herzeler’s side are currently seventh, enough to clinch a Conference League spot, while Bournemouth are just two points off a Europa League place.

Because of this, Brighton may prefer to wait until the league season is over before giving a definitive answer.

Cruzeiro prepares for next move

Cruzeiro’s interest has clearly moved beyond the exploratory stage.

If the deal goes ahead, Igor Julio is expected to sign a contract running until 2030. Artur Jorge sees the defender as one of the club’s priority targets for the second half of the year as Cruzeiro continues to search for defensive reinforcements.

The 28-year-old player endured a disappointing season in England. He played only four matches during his loan spell at West Ham United before returning to Brighton earlier this year, where he has added only one more full appearance.

The focus now turns to Brighton’s expected response – and whether Cruzeiro’s potential second bid will ultimately lead to the deal being completed.

According to a recent report from Michael Russo of The Athletic, Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin attempted to acquire Luke Hughes from the New Jersey Devils during the 2025-26 season — a move that would have seen Luke leave one brother, Jack Hughes, to join forces with another in the form of Quinn Hughes.

Of course, rumors and speculation about the future of all three Hughes brothers have been running rampant. Just last week on an episode of The Sheet with Jeff Marek, all three brothers’ agent, Pat Brisson, talked about the idea of ​​them all playing together at some point:

“We probably haven’t had any specific discussion about this. These are possibilities, I will not deny the factBut when your three brothers get together during the summer or in the offseason, we have lots of fun conversations about lots of fun things.

Obviously, no deal happened for Luke. Based on the language used by The Athletic, it doesn’t seem like the Devils ever seriously considered parting ways with Luke.

But here’s what we know. All else being equal, there is no reason to believe that Quinn will be someone More He is willing to sign an extension beyond his current deal (which runs through 2026–27), which he would not have done if the team had made a deep run in the playoffs.

“I’m definitely ready to re-sign here,” Quinn said in his exit interview today. He also said that getting a deal in the summer is “more ideal”, but is “so mentally tough” that it is not possible to go into the season without it.

Regardless, the possibility remains that Guerin attempted to acquire Luke to increase his leverage for a Quinn extension. This will prompt a GM who does not have full Confidence in your ability to accomplish it. Quinn’s words confirm that the outlook at this position is far from certain, even if he enjoys playing in Minnesota.

At the end of the day, the Devils have something the Wild don’t: both of Quinn’s brothers. There’s no telling what Devils GM Sunny Mehta’s plan will be – and whether he’s considering a potential pursuit of Quinn in any near-term decisions.

Additionally, Quinn is already 0-for-1 on a contract extension entering the season and there are plenty of rumors surrounding him. Even if he is 100% genuine in his desire to stay in Minnesota, things could change quickly if he doesn’t make a move this offseason.

Mehta, Guerin and everyone involved know that Jack’s contract expires after 2029-30 and Luke’s after 2031-32. If Quinn really wants to play with his brothers, the quickest path is to New Jersey.

While ex-Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald has rightfully faced his fair share of scrutiny, some of his late decisions could potentially play a big role in any Devils success in the future:

Her refusal to part with Luke may one day be the reason the Devils finally meet Quinn. And their ability to let Ondrej Palat’s contract out without any salary retention would add some much-needed flexibility for Mehta to work with this offseason.

Time will tell what direction the Quinn saga and the Devils as a whole will take. In the meantime, until proven otherwise, Devils fans should hold their positions full confidence In Mehta.

Daniel is the New Jersey Devils beat reporter for SportsNut. He graduated from Montclair State University in 2025… More about Daniel Amoia

celtic Frosinone were interested in signing Fares Ghedjemis in January. Their decision to reject the move has now paid off.

sports witness Actively covered the approach of the hoops towards the end of the window. Celtic made an offer that seemed to have convinced the Serie B club, but the player himself decided to stay and help Frosinone return to the Italian top-flight.

That objective has now been achieved, with the Canarini having secured second place in Serie B.

Ghedjemis led the league by scoring 15 times. He has been particularly impressive in 2026, finding the net nine times. He scored in a 5–0 win over Mantova at the weekend, helping them achieve promotion.

Player was never keen on Celtic

Frosinone general manager Pietro Doronzo has spoken to Radio Sportiva about his club’s return to Serie A. The situation with Gedzemis was a typical subject, with the Italian appearing very grateful that the player stayed despite having the chance to leave.

He said- relayed by tuttomerkatoweb: : “In January, there was a real possibility that Gedzemis would leave: Celtic made a very important offer. President Stirpe, despite knowing how important he was to us, wanted to consult the boy, reiterating that Frosinone is not a prison.”

Doronzo explained the player’s stance and how that determination has now paid off.

“The player responded clearly: “I want to be here to win the championship. It was a risk to turn down that offer, but the President’s courage and the boy’s determination were rewarded. Today, Gedzemis has doubled in value, and his performance has been key to our ascent.

Celtic may no longer have a chance

Fares Gedzemis’ decision ended Celtic’s chance of signing the 23-year-old Algerian, who has now reached a new level.

Doronzo himself has confirmed that the winger’s value has doubled, which could now attract clubs from the Premier League and Serie A, with the chance to further impress at the World Cup.

Guedjamis is an Algerian international and looks set to continue his form in the summer. This would further damage Celtic’s chances of making a move for him, even if Frosinone were open to a sale.

chelseaThe apparent interest in Jonathan Rowe remains a cause for concern at Bologna, who do not want to lose the winger this summer.

gazzetta dello sport report The Italian side will face a real battle to keep Rowe this summer, amid interest from Chelsea and others.

Chelsea rumors won’t go away

The newspaper reports that Galatasaray are currently frontrunners for Jonathan Rowe.

They are ready to send Noah Lang back to Napoli and want a replacement. Rowe is on their list thanks to a season which has served as a ‘powerful springboard’ for him. The 23-year-old has seven goals and four assists in 41 games.

But Galatasaray are not the only ones interested. There could also be an English offensive ‘especially Chelsea’. They scouted the winger with Manchester United last month.

Bologna are very much aware of the growing rumors which ‘persistently suggest’ that Chelsea are preparing a €38m offer. The only thing stopping them at the moment is that they might not be in the Champions League next season.

It seems that’s what Rowe would want from a move. Gazzetta say that ‘the player’s wishes remain important’ when it comes to Bologna’s hopes of keeping him. That desire could be European football.

The Italian side certainly do not want to lose him after one year. But they know that ‘the danger exists’ and Chelsea is one of those clubs who fall into the dangerous category.

Do Chelsea need Jonathan Rowe?

The question is whether they will be able to move, especially at €38m. To say the least, the Blues are in a tight financial situation.

The current team is also bloated. It already has Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens on the left wing, while Pedro Neto is also comfortable playing on that side. At least one of them will surely have to go before a move for Jonathan Rowe is made this summer.

Yet, at least in Italy, they see Chelsea as a threat. Bologna are convinced that they could lose their star player and Chelsea are one of those curious.

swansea city Even ahead of Aston Villa or Manchester United, AIK are keen to bring football talent Kevin Field to the Championship.

The 17-year-old player came through the ranks of the Swedish club’s academy and was promoted to the first team in 2025. He had a short loan spell at Enkopings SK in the first half of last year.

Since returning from loan, the striker has scored two goals in nine appearances in 2025. This year, he has one goal in 336 minutes in nine matches.

His statistics are still not that impressive but have nevertheless attracted the attention of Swansea City and other UK clubs.

In November, witness the game Covered claims from Sweden Aston Villa about to join Manchester United in the transfer chase. At the end of that month, we broadcast news The Red Devils’ first contact over a potential deal.

That time, the player said He was not aware of these transfer links and was not thinking of a move.

Swansea City keen on youngsters

Fast forward to May and Sportbladet, relayed by football transfersReport on Swansea City’s interest in Kevin Fielding.

The outlet has reiterated interest from Manchester United, Aston Villa and RB Leipzig and cited Newcastle United from the UK as a suitor. Sturm Graz was the club applying the most pressure in the last window.

However, AIK Fotboll did not consider offers for the Sweden U19 international in the winter market.

Since then, Vitor Matos’ side have emerged as contenders. The Welsh club have shown ‘concrete interest’ in the attacker, so much so that they have submitted an offer of SK 25m, which comes out to around €2.3m.

Swansea City sent this offer several weeks ago and AIK Football had already rejected it. Sportbladet has no information on whether the Swans will come back with an improved bid.

Our opinion: Swansea City are in no rush

Vitor Matos has already indicated Zane Vipotnik could leave Swansea City after this season.

In that case, the Championship side will need a new striker and have identified targets. Last month, Sports Witness broadcast news Toulouse FC’s Franck Magri as a substitute.

Kevin Fielding may not be an option at the start of next season as he is not eligible to move to the UK in the summer.

The Swedish citizen will turn 18 in November, which means he will have to wait until next January if he wants to move to the UK.

Manchester United And chelsea RC Lens are pictured signing Mamadou Sangare in the summer.

The Mali international’s progress has attracted the attention of some clubs including Manchester United and Chelsea.

He joined Ligue 1 side Rapid Vienna in August 2025 and featured regularly this season.

To put this in context, the midfielder played 2,102 minutes in 27 matches, scoring three goals and providing three assists.

His Ligue 1 statistics this season are as follows:

• Appearances: 25
• Start: 23
• Total minutes: 1,967
• Minutes per game: 79
• Interceptions per game: 1.4
• Tackles per game: 2.8
• Possession won (last third): 1.0
• Balls recovered per game: 6.8
• Clearance per game: 1.0
• Duel won: 6.4

Manchester United and Chelsea keen on Sangaré

The player’s impressive performances for the French club in the Premier League have not gone unnoticed.

is according to calciomercato.itWho mentioned Manchester United and Chelsea in a report focused on Juventus.

The Serie A team is fourth in the standings, two points ahead of fifth-placed Como and three ahead of sixth-placed AS Roma.

The Old Lady are already working on some operations, although everything will depend on Champions League qualification.

As part of their plans, Juve are considering RC Lens’ Mamadou Sangare for the midfield. Manchester United and Chelsea are also showing interest in the Malian, and both clubs are ready to launch a major auction in the next window.

Therefore, Juventus general manager Damien Comolli intends to try to overtake the Premier League pair in the transfer race.

The Turin club are unlikely to make a move until the end of this season, giving both the Red Devils and Blues time to make moves. The lens man is valued at around €30m, and this could rise further with a potential bidding war.

Our Opinion: Fees shouldn’t be an issue for PL Duo

Manchester United or Chelsea are unlikely to have any problem paying €30m in the summer and their sporting projects could probably be key in convincing the midfielder.

Mamadou Sangare has a decision to make and there is no mention of his stance on a potential transfer. His contract is until 2030, and transfer market He is worth €30 million.

The Red Devils need to bring in at least one new midfielder and Sport witnessed last month broadcast news His surprising interest in Chelsea’s Andre Santos.

chelsea The build-up continues with young talents and they have now turned their attention to FC Porto winger William Gomes ahead of the summer window.

The Brazilian has emerged as a serious option for the Blues, with the recruitment staff keeping a close eye on his development in Portugal.

That interest has already extended beyond casual surveillance. Chelsea officials were present When Porto faced Nottingham Forest in midweek, he took the opportunity to personally assess William Gomes.

That trip seems even more relevant now given the Brazilian’s latest claims that the London club could soon make a decisive move.

increasing interest increasing interest

William Gomes’s performances this season have played a major role in increasing England’s interest. The winger has appeared in 40 matches in all competitions, scoring 13 goals and adding two assists.

Those numbers underline his increasing importance in Porto’s attack. They also reflect a player who has adapted rapidly since arriving in Europe after leaving Sao Paulo at the start of 2025.

Chelsea were already linked with him A few years ago, when he was playing in the youth academy of Sao Paulo in Brazil. a few months later, The Brazilian club agreed a fee of around £7.7m (€9m) from Porto. São Paulo still has a 20% sell-on clause, which adds another layer to any potential transfer.

Chelsea’s model under its current ownership has consistently prioritized high-yield young players. William Gomes fits that profile. He offers pace, directness and a willingness to attack defenders – traits the club continues to target.

Big fees mentioned as Premier League clubs circle

William Gomes is now expected to receive a formal approach from the Premier League in the summer, according to the journalist Joao Pedro Cunha.

The reported figure is around £55.8 million (€65 million) plus bonuses, with Chelsea reported to be the club leading the race at this level.

armory Interest is also attributed, while the name of another English party remains unknown. If Porto opens the door to a sale it creates the possibility of a wider Premier League fight.

For Chelsea, the timing makes sense. The club is expected to continue to reshape their attacking options, and the addition of another young winger would be in line with their long-term strategy.

what happens next

William Gomes’ situation is now worth a closer look as the window approaches.

Chelsea have already taken the step of live scouting him, which usually indicates genuine intent rather than background tracking. If the reported valuation holds true, any deal would represent a sizable investment.

Meanwhile, there is no immediate pressure on Porto to sell, but the scale of the figures involved could test that stance.

It should become clear in the coming weeks whether Chelsea turns the interest into a concrete offer. If they do, it could quickly become one of the more notable moves for Brazilian talents to join the Premier League.

Marco Rossi scored on a power play with 10 seconds left in overtime, helping the Vancouver Canucks beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 on Sunday night at the Honda Centre.

The goal came after Chris Kreider was called for slashing and prevented Anaheim from clinching its first playoff berth since the 2017–18 season.

Vancouver got a goal and an assist from Rossi, the first NHL goal from Curtis Douglas, a power-play finish from Jake DeBrusk and a short-handed strike from Brock Boeser.

Nikita Tolopillo made 24 saves, while Anaheim wasted a two-goal night from Cutter Gauthier and 22 stops from Lucas Dostal.

Anaheim came across like a team ready to punch its playoff ticket on home soil, Vancouver responded with more pressure than you might expect from a club in this difficult season, and by the third period it had turned into one of those loose, tense nights where no one seemed safe with the lead.

game flow

At 3:41 of the first period, Gauthier opened the scoring by finishing a one-timer in the open side after Chris Kreider tapped in a rebound in the crease.

Vancouver answered at 10:49 when Douglas pushed in a loose puck for his first NHL goal, a feel-good moment that the Canucks desperately needed on a night.

Late in the period, DeBrusk took the lead on a Rossi point shot on the power play at 14:37, and just like that Vancouver turned an early deficit into a 2–1 lead.

That score lasted for a second, then everything took off. Boeser made it 3-1 just 4:28 into the third after taking a pass at the right point during an Anaheim power play and scoring short-handed on a breakaway. This should have been the goal of the breathing room.

However, Gauthier answered with a power-play finish of his own 37 seconds later, then Leo Karlsson tied it at 3–3 with a backhand from a sharp angle at 6:56. Suddenly, the ducks have the building back.

Gauthier became Anaheim’s first 40-goal scorer since Corey Perry in 2013-14, which tells you how big his night was for him.

NHL.com also noted that the Ducks have now lost seven of eight, even though they are in position to pick up a win soon. This is the cruel part for Anaheim. They were right there, at home, with a chance to close the door, and yet they let Vancouver linger long enough to be doomed late on.

Adam Foote said after the game that his group could have easily stopped pushing, but they didn’t, and it was true. After Anaheim tied, Vancouver held their own instead of letting the game slip away.

In overtime, Rossi got set up in the right circle and DeBrusk found him for the winner at 4:50. It was a clean finish and the game was over.

For the Canucks, this isn’t a huge turning point. I’m not going to pretend that it was. But it was another sign that the young pieces and fill-in guys are still giving this team something to work with.

brighton and hove albionFC Koln’s pursuit of forward Said El Mala is stalling, with Everton and Fulham ‘likely to be involved in a bid’ for the 19-year-old, and Newcastle United being sent off.

Sport Bild report on the winger today And how Colon is keeping Brighton at an arm’s length and waiting for other suitors to step forward.

According to their information, Brighton have made an offer of €35m plus €5m to sign El Mala before the summer. However, Cologne are refusing to budge from the €50m minimum valuation.

For now, there is no deal in sight and Brighton’s patience is being tested. Conversations are taking place behind the scenes.

desire for big transfer

The stance inside the colon is clear. That said, the sale of El Mala next summer is already included in the club’s financial plans.

Sports directors Thomas Kessler and Tim Steadten maintain active contact with clubs and agents across England. They know that selling El Mala is necessary to finance the next phase of their team’s plan.

Chelsea have shown interest but have not yet submitted a formal bid. Newcastle United attempted to initiate negotiations, but were rejected by the player’s entourage. He reportedly indicated a preference for Brighton.

The El Mala camp is sending mixed signals

While Said El Mala’s family have told Newcastle they are leaning towards Brighton, the situation behind the scenes is more nuanced.

In discussions with Colon, El Mala’s mother Sabrina, who is now representing him, has made it clear that he is open to other clubs. This is even though Brighton is the preferred destination.

The family will only consider Brighton’s offer if the Premier League reaches an agreement with Colon over a transfer fee. No pressure is being put on the German side. This stance keeps the door open to new bidders.

Everton and Fulham hoped

While Brighton have been unable to close the gap, other Premier League clubs are preparing to make moves. Everton, Brentford and Fulham are considered potential suitors.

It looks like they are ‘likely to join the bid’ for El Mala at some point. This could certainly happen if the current standoff continues.

Colon is in no hurry. They have tied El Mala to a deal until 2030 and it does not include a release clause. El Mala is considered a rare long-term asset, and they want a high fee for it.

A transfer saga is ready to go

Brighton remain top in terms of player preference, but their reluctance to pay €50m has created an opportunity.

As a result, Everton, Fulham and Brentford are now hidden in the background. Chelsea are still hovering, while Newcastle could also make a second attempt despite having their rejection rejected.

The battle for Saeed Al Malaa appears to be just beginning. Despite the clear preference for Brighton among his representatives, his agent is certainly leaving the door open for anything.

West Ham United’s interest in Matthias Martinelli has remained consistent in recent months. However, the Premier League club is still some way away from Fluminense’s expectations.

Earlier this year, the Hammers joined other sides in the dedication Offers worth around €12m (£10.2m). Those approaches were rejected without negotiation, as Fluminense made it clear that the midfielder would not move to that level.

Since then, the position on the Brazilian side has only strengthened. Martinelli signs a new contract until 2030With a release clause set at €30m (£25.6m). In parallel, the club has outlined a strategy to delay any sale until after the World Cup, in the hope that his value will further increase.

Against that backdrop, the Brazilian’s latest update adds another layer to West Ham’s challenge.

raises the internal target bar

according to DayFluminense are now lining up a minimum expectation of €20m (£17.1m) for Martinelli.

This figure is not yet the formal asking price. Still, it shows the internal range required for one of their key players to begin negotiations.

The same report states that Fluminense is targeting more than R$218m in player sales for 2026. Converted, that represents approximately €40m (£34.2m). As a result, any major departures should contribute significantly to that total.

Martinelli is currently the most valuable asset in that scheme. He has played over 300 matches for the club and remains a central figure in midfield. Therefore, there is no pressure on the board to compromise.

The gap remains clear for West Ham

For West Ham, the numbers now align in a simple way. Their previous offer: €12m (£10.2m). Fluminense’s internal expectation: €20m (£17.1m). This leaves a gap of €8m (£6.9m) before negotiations can begin.

Crucially, this sits below the €30m (£25.6m) release clause agreed in the most recent renewal. This shows that Fluminense still has room to raise the price, especially if the player gets more exposure with Brazil.

Furthermore, Matthäus Martinelli has Expressed desire to play in Europe at some stage. However, he wants the move to suit both his career and the club.

So interest alone will not be enough for West Ham. The financial gap remains significant, and the player’s position continues to strengthen.

If the Hammers want to test Fluminense’s resolve again, they will have to move closer to that €20m (£17.1m) mark – and possibly even further.

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⚠️ West Ham goal feels chaotic
➡️ Bad boy who creates controversy
✅ …sign it immediately ‼️https://t.co/jnZ00S2tRN #whufc #koi

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 27 March 2026

Luke Littler’s dream of signing Angelo Stiller for Manchester United could be a pipe dream if BILD is to be believed.

The German newspaper reported on the 24-year-old VfB Stuttgart midfielder today. And it looks like Littler’s dream of seeing him at Old Trafford will not be fulfilled.

The darts champion went viral this week when he was asked at the Darts Premier League in Berlin who his favorite German footballer was. His answer was Stiller. He then added a transfer request to Stuttgart Star.

“Come United! Please, come to us! We need help. Casemiro is leaving us,” He said. Interestingly, Stiller saw the clip and liked it.

Manchester United attempt in 2025

According to BILD, there’s something in the request, too. They report that the Red Devils made contact with Angelo Stiller last summer in the hope of signing him in the final stages of the transfer window.

But Manchester United were rejected. The Stuttgart midfielder did not want to leave the cup winners. His main goal at that time was to remain a key player and make it to the World Cup.

He is not working at the moment. Although he is a key player at Stuttgart, the question is whether he will make it into the Germany team. Hopefully he will be able to take advantage of his opportunity during this international break.

Playing on the big stage will also give him a chance to showcase his skills at the top clubs in the world.

Manchester United’s interest calmed down

This is necessary because BILD also reported that no club has recently expressed concrete interest in Angelo Stiller to VfB.

This includes Manchester United’s need for a new midfielder and despite their efforts last summer. However, a report in November said they remained keen.

Whether Littler’s efforts this week change that remains to be seen. For now, it appears that Stiller needs to do something impressive this international break to garner further interest.

A few more comments from the darts sensation may help his cause.

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➡️The formula confirms this @Kaus_Pandey17 There is interest from Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United
➕ Defender tempted to move to Premier League
➡️ Summer decision will depend on the proposed projecthttps://t.co/2VZ2ljcDv7 #afc #lfc #afc

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 25 March 2026

Manchester United have launched a ‘stratospheric’ bid for Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez, but the Catalan giants are refusing to even open the door to the idea.

Sports stadium Journalist Jose Alvarez reports at El Chiringuito that Lopez is the number one target for Manchester United this summer as they look to strengthen their midfield.

a breakout star

Fermin Lopez has become one of Europe’s most impressive young midfielders after being the surprise package at the Camp Nou.

The 22-year-old is now a star figure under Hansi Flick, having put him firmly on the radar of Europe’s elite with 12 goals and 16 assists this season.

Manchester United are confident his profile is tailor-made for the Premier League. As a result, it’s now at the top of their summer wish list.

€100 million bid sends shock waves

Alvarez reports that Manchester United are willing to go up to €100m to secure the Spanish international.

It is an offer that will be difficult for Barcelona to refuse despite his contract running until 2031.

His interest in them is nothing new. But it has increased in the last few hours. His scouts value his versatility and ability to impact different phases of the game.

Barcelona’s answer

Despite the size of the offer, Barcelona’s stance remains firm. Fermin Lopez is not for sale. The club sees him as an indispensable pillar of its future.

Selling him, even for a nine-figure fee, is viewed internally as a step backwards. Lopez also has no intention of leaving. He feels valued, established and central to Barcelona’s plans.

His focus is on continuing his development at the club where he has ultimately achieved success. The interest from Manchester United may be genuine, but both club and player are of the same opinion, his future lies at Barcelona.

The transfer story sounds familiar

The problem with this latest report is that it sounds very familiar. This summer it’s Manchester United, last year it was Chelsea.

Sport Witness covered various reports Regarding the bid of €40-70m at that time From the Blues to Fermin Lopez. The Barcelona midfielder commented on the interest and How he never considered this.

Now Manchester United are reportedly offering a huge sum. The reality, perhaps, is that this is just another part of the Barcelona hype.

Having rejected big offers from the Premier League, the club and their players always perform well among the Camp Nou faithful.

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➡️The formula confirms this @Kaus_Pandey17 There is interest from Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United
➕ Defender tempted to move to Premier League
➡️ Summer decision will depend on the proposed projecthttps://t.co/2VZ2ljcDv7 #afc #lfc #afc

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 25 March 2026

Leeds United tried to sign Porto full-back Zhaidu Sanusi in January, but the defender ultimately turned down the chance to move to the Premier League.

Sanusi has been at Porto since 2020, arriving from Santa Clara in a move worth around €4m (£3.4m). He has since made over 120 appearances for the club in all competitions.

The left-back’s contract still runs until 2027 and remains an experienced option in Porto’s defensive rotation.

As we covered at the timeThere was speculation that the club was close to signing the experienced full-back during the winter market. Sanusi, now 28, offers strong physical attributes and extensive European experience, including appearances in the Champions League and Europa League.

Its confirmation has now come out from Portugal newspaper. game This followed comments from Porto manager Francesco Farioli, who pointed out that the Nigerian had a concrete opportunity to leave during the winter period.

There was also interest from Wolverhampton Wanderers, but Leeds United were among the clubs actively looking for a deal.

The Porto manager’s explanation came while discussing why the defender was not used in recent league matches against Sporting and Benfica. Farioli said the decisions were related to team management and tactical choices rather than any issue with the player.

January move discussed

Speaking about the situation, the Porto coach confirmed that Sanusi had a real chance to leave during the winter window, with Premier League clubs making contact.

“He had a good opportunity to move to the Premier League in January,” Farioli explained.

The manager revealed that he had spoken directly to the defender as his playing time was limited at the start of the season. Despite that situation, Sanusi made it clear that he would prefer to stay and compete for a role.

“I talked to him about what he wanted because he didn’t have a lot of minutes in the first half of the season,” The coach said. “His response was clear. He said he was happy to remain in the team and play a role.”

Patience paid off in Porto

Sanusi’s decision to remain has been gradually rewarded with greater involvement. He featured in league matches against Nacional, Rio Ave and Arauca earlier this year, helping to rebuild momentum after a quiet start to the campaign.

In all competitions this season, he has made double-digit appearances for Porto. Although he is not always a guaranteed starter, he remains a reliable option in Farioli’s team.

The manager has repeatedly praised the defender’s professionalism and attitude, highlighting his commitment even when not starting matches regularly.

“He is making very good progress and is one of the exemplary players,” Farioli said. “Zaidu has incredible commitment to the team and the club. He is loved by the fans. You can hear a different noise when he touches the ball at Dragão.”

What this could mean for Leeds United

For Leeds United, the revelation confirms that the club were solely monitoring Premier League-ready options rather than long-term prospects.

Sanusi’s profile is perfect for that type of move. A physically strong, high-energy full-back with experience in European competitions and a relatively modest market value. According to Transfermarkt, he is currently valued at around €3m (£2.6m). Realistically, it will cost a lot.

Although the January move did not come to fruition, the situation highlights the type of defensive reinforcements Leeds United are searching for. If similar needs arise again in the summer, Sanusi’s name may not be completely out of the discussion.

Watford are working on a deal to sign Mohamed Diop from AJEL Roufisc.

After playing with another Senegalese team, Wally Dan, the striker joined the Senegalese club on a free transfer in September 2025.

Diop has had a blast in his first season at AJEL Rufisch. This has not gone unnoticed in Europe, especially in Britain where Watford are showing keen interest.

The 17-year-old has scored nine goals and provided two assists in 19 league appearances so far this season.

Over the weekend, the youngster continued his good form by scoring the winner in his team’s 1–0 win over Casa Sports. This helped AJEL Rufisch extend their lead at the top of the table.

They have 39 points from 19 matches and are seven points ahead of the second-placed US Whites. The Watford goal is directly involved in at least 10 points. The frontman’s performances have attracted the attention of the Hornets and other European clubs.

Watford submit offer for signing

Last week, Sports Witness Covered Claims The French and Senegalese sides are said to be leading the race for Watford’s signature after beating Marseille.

Africa Foot Now pick him up and cover the Championship side’s latest efforts to try to bring him to London.

Edward Still’s side have offered €500,000 to bring the ‘Senegalese prodigy’ to Vicarage Road. Both the player and his club will analyze his offer. Discussions are going on between the two teams to reach an agreement.

The English club will have to be wary of competition from both Fenerbahçe and ES Sétif. The Turkish club are still unwilling to let go of Diop while top division Algerian side are also in the race for his signature.

Ibrahima Niane scored 19 goals for Generation Foot during the 2016/17 season. Africa Foot says this is the record for most goals scored in Senegal’s top division. Diop aims to break that record and is 10 goals away from equaling it.

Why do Watford need to worry about Fenerbahçe?

Still’s side are 10th in the table, eight points behind sixth-placed Wrexham, meaning a place in the Championship play-offs remains difficult.

Fenerbahçe, on the other hand, are second in the top division in Türkiye. Diop could play in Europe with an Istanbul club that Watford may not be able to offer any time soon.

The Hornets will have to convince the attacker to get his signature. If they do, Diop will have to wait until he turns 18 in January 2027 to reach the UK due to Brexit.

transfer market He is valued at €250,000 and Watford have offered their club double that amount. His contract is until 2028 and he is represented by British agency, Asfan Sports Management.

Chelsea and Newcastle United have now joined the race for FC Koln’s Said El-Mala ahead of the summer transfer window.

This is according to the kicker. The German newspaper today covers the 19-year-old and a possible exit in the summer.

According to their information, the ‘breakout star’ of the current Bundesliga season has decided to change his inner circle.

His parents, Sabrina and Mohammed, now represent him, ending their long-standing partnership with their previous agents.

He was represented by an agent from the Cologne area. That agent also represents his older brother, Malek El Mala. He currently plays for Köln’s U21 team.

agent change

Saeed is ‘redirecting’ his career ahead of the summer. It is also not uncommon in Germany to receive advice from family members. And they know there is Premier League interest in the winger.

Brighton & Hove Albion have been chasing him since last summer. The Seagulls have also presented various concrete proposals.

In fact, A report last month said That they are taking the initiative to try to reach a compromise. They want face-to-face talks on the transfer agreement.

A report from three days ago It was then said that El Mala’s asking price is now €50m. However, it was believed that Brighton had a double advantage over any competition.

Chelsea and Newcastle effort

Now that competition will likely include Chelsea and Newcastle. According to Kicker’s information, they are making ‘strong bids’ for both wingers. The nature of these bids has not been made clear, but they are putting them forward anyhow.

Chelsea’s interest is not surprising given their continued determination to sign every young player the Blues have led.

Newcastle are a bit more of a surprise as they have plenty of options on either wing at the moment. However, reports have linked the likes of Anthony Gordon with a summer exit, so perhaps El-Mala could be a long-term replacement for him.

Given that Transfermarkt is currently valued at €40 million, an asking price of €50 million may also not be out of the realm of plausibility.

17-year-old Vasilije Kostov is fast becoming a star for Red Star Belgrade. The teenager is now attracting interest from Arsenal, with Inter Milan also battling for his signature.

At a young age, Kostov has played more than 30 times for the Serbian club’s first team. Impressively, he has already found the net 12 times and also picked up six assists along the way. Two of his goals have also come in the Europa League.

The young attacking midfielder made his debut in the 2024/25 season. This came as he also made quite an impression for Red Star’s youth teams.

Now attention is increasing on it. IT migration market Details regarding Arsenal’s interest in Kostov have been provided.

The Gunners have rejected the bid

The outlet reports that the teenager dreams of a move to the Premier League.

Arsenal are believed to be ‘very interested’ in him. The London club actually got to the point of making a significant €20m offer, which Red Star promptly rejected.

At the moment, the Serbian side aim to collect around €30m from the sale of the young player. It would be the biggest sale in their history, and would also put Inter firmly in the running.

Stankovic’s presence could blow up Arsenal

The report further adds that the Nerazzurri could have an advantage in the race. This is because club legend Dejan Stankovic is currently the Red Star manager and could push Kostov to the Italian giants.

Inter see the former midfielder as an ally who would help broker a potential deal to beat Arsenal. Stankovic is attempting to convince the midfielder to join the Serie A league leaders.

Furthermore, Kostov is represented by Nikola Kolarov, brother of ex-Inter player Alexander. He is currently an assistant to manager Cristian Chivu and could also play an important role for Inter over the next few months.

Juventus and Bayern Munich are also interested but it seems Arsenal and Inter are leading the battle.

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis now faces a formal arbitration challenge after admitting he rejected significantly higher bids for Andre Luiz before completing an internal transfer worth €6.5m (£5.6m). report comes from renaissance In portugal.

The Brazilian winger moved to Olympiacos from Rio Ave in January. Both clubs are located within Marinakis’ multi-club structure. However, the situation has worsened after Estrela da Amadora confirmed it will take the matter to Portuguese court. The controversy centers on price.

Marinakis told Olympiacos players that he had received offers of around €20m (£17.1m) for Andre Luiz from Wolverhampton Wanderers and Benfica. Despite this, they decided to transfer the player from Rio Ave to Olympiacos for €6.5m (£5.6m).

“I had offers of around €20m for Andre Luiz from Wolves and Benfica. But I wanted Olympiacos to be stronger.” He said, As we covered earlier.

10% segment takes legal steps

Estrela da Amadora have 10% of the future transfer fee for Andre Luiz. Therefore, the difference between €20m and €6.5m has major financial consequences.

In a statement, Estrella raised “Serious and legitimate concerns” About the transaction. The club said that if higher offers had indeed existed, selling at a lower amount would have directly reduced the revenue to which they were entitled.

The statement also questioned whether the economic interests of Rio Avenue and its contractual partners are fully protected.

Estrella further argued that multi-club ownership “Under no circumstances can transparency, economic fairness, the protection of third parties involved in the contract or the credibility of national competitions be compromised.”

The club has now confirmed it will seek arbitration. It will also request full access to documents related to the operation. Furthermore, the right to report public facts to the relevant authorities is reserved if further investigation proves necessary.

Multi-club model in the spotlight

Marinakis controls Nottingham Forest, Rio Ave and Olympiacos. In this case, they rejected a Premier League-level bid and instead strengthened the Greek side internally.

The move could make sense for Olympiacos. However, it now places its ownership structure in Portugal under legal scrutiny.

For One, the issue does not involve direct transactions. Nevertheless, the controversy continues to affect their owner and raises wider questions about governance within the multi-club network.

It is unclear whether the arbitration process will have financial consequences. It is confirmed that the €20m Premier League rejected bid has now triggered a formal legal battle.

VfB Stuttgart are seeking Europa League glory in the hopes of keeping Jamie Lewelling out of Bournemouth’s hands this season.

This is according to Sportbild. The German newspaper covered the club today and revealed how they need money to help them retain their top players in the summer.

According to his information, there are many players in the current Stuttgart team who aspire to play at the international level.

This means the German club will face competition to retain him if they are not successful this season.

Champions League dream

They want to qualify for the Champions League and are in the race to do so. But with competition fierce for Bundesliga places, Stuttgart are also turning their attention to the Europa League.

Success in that tournament could help bring in around €34m of additional revenue.

This will help them a lot in the fight to retain people like Leveling. He has already been targeted by the Premier League. Nottingham Forest tried last summer, before Bournemouth put €40m on the table in the January transfer window.

Cherries reportedly view the 24-year-old as a potential replacement for Antoine Semenyo. He left to join Manchester City last month, and Bournemouth now have a significant gap to fill in their squad.

Bournemouth wants leveling

It appears Leveling is the man they feel can fill the gap and they were willing to spend big to secure his signature. Stuttgart and Lewelling ultimately thwarted his efforts.

But the former are expecting a ‘top offer’ again this summer. If they are in a position to reject them again, Champions League qualification or Europa League glory, which would also get them into the Champions League, may be necessary.

There’s certainly a hope for one or both of these guys if the season ends exceptionally well. If not, Bournemouth will once again be looking for money to spend on their star man.

Atletico Madrid are trying to sign a new contract for Julian Alvarez after Arsenal made a €100m bid for Julian Alvarez last year.

Journalist Ruben Urrea has told this on his YouTube channel ‘El Club Urrea’. Estadio Deportivo released their comments.

The newspaper reports that Atlético are making moves in an attempt to sign Alvarez to a new deal. Matteo Alemany is leading the negotiations and has already made an initial offer to the player and his agent.

The newspaper suggests this is an attempt to fend off potential suitors such as Arsenal and Barcelona.

arsenal interest

This is where urea comes into the mix. He explained that Alvarez had the opportunity to leave Atletico last summer. His 29 goals in 54 games led Mikel Arteta’s side to pursue him, but Atlético refused to negotiate.

“The English club offered him a five-year contract worth €12 million net per season,” the journalist reported.

“Arsenal offered Atlético de Madrid €100 million plus €20 million in bonuses for Julián Álvarez during the Club World Cup. The club declined, saying Julián Álvarez was not for sale.”

However, that interest has not gone away. While Atletico have made it clear they do not want to sell, the Gunners still fancy the Argentine. However he keeps rejecting them too.

“Arsenal remain interested in the player and, as of February 16, Julián Álvarez does not want to move to an English team or return to the Premier League,” he said.

“As far as I know, no candidate for the presidency of Barcelona has spoken to Julian Álvarez or met him. And Paris Saint-Germain have again inquired about the striker in this winter transfer window.”

battle of arsenal and chelsea

This latest report from Uría is the latest regarding Arsenal’s interest in Alvarez in the past few weeks. Sport Witness covered their interest last summer, and it has re-emerged in recent weeks.

It was named in a report earlier this month Arsenal as main favorites For striker. This was followed by a report stating that they were prepared to break the bank with Chelsea.

It was then said that Chelsea were quietly preparing a big bid for Alvarez this summer. It looks like they could be ready to take on the Gunners.

For now, Alvarez seems happy in Spain. But Atletico are clearly nervous and want to tie down the 26-year-old at any cost.