The writing is on the wall for Alvin Kamara with the New Orleans Saints. This has been going on since March, when the team signed 27-year-old running back Travis Etienne to a four-year, $48 million contract. Kamara, who turns 31 in July, played in just 11 games last season, marking the first time he recorded fewer than 1,000 all-purpose yards in his seven-year career.

If the Saints decide to remove Kamara from the roster they could save a little over $13.9M (but incur a $24.3M dead cap charge). If they wait until after June 1, the Saints save a little more than $300,000, but they only have to face a $10 million dead cap fee. There’s always the possibility that a team is willing to trade for the remainder of Kamara’s contract, which has a cap hit of $10.4 million, a rate that could potentially be a bit high for a team already paying Etienne that much.

On Monday, Saints general manager Mickey Loomis acknowledged that the team is still “trying to see how Kamara fits into our roster.” This is a strong message to opposing teams, showing that the five-time Pro Bowl running back, who is quite adept at catching passes out of the backfield, is available via trade. Let’s take a look at which teams could make sense for Kamara.

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jacksonville jaguars

Strange as it may be, Kamara is essentially heading to Jacksonville to replace the man who replaced him in New Orleans. Still, it may also be a perfect fit. The Jaguars’ presumptive starter, running back Bhayashul Tuten, caught only 10 passes last season. There’s no guarantee he’s ready for a full workload, but having a nine-year veteran like Kamara in the backfield could do wonders for Liam Coen’s side.

green Bay Packers

Josh Jacobs is Green Bay’s biggest player, but the Packers also often relied on Emmanuel Wilson for a career-high 140 points last season. But Wilson is gone now, and if there’s one area in which Jacobs can improve, it’s as a pass-catcher, which is an area in which Kamara excels. He could be the perfect spellback for Matt LaFleur’s system.

Baltimore Ravens

Derrick Henry is one of the best running backs in the NFL. He is a devastating ball forward who always looks to drop forward, and is an excellent option near the goal line. But when it comes to speed and agility, or even moving the chains as a pass-catcher, there’s room for another playmaker in Baltimore’s backfield. This is an area where Kamara can fit perfectly.

dallas cowboys

Always pursuing big-name playmakers, the Cowboys could be an ideal fit for Kamara as a backup to Javonte Williams. Additionally, there is a possibility that Kamara is coming into the 2026 season with a huge challenge on his shoulders after a poor season last year. If so, the Cowboys could be getting an inspired star, just like they benefited from George Pickens last season.

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armory An attempt has been made to bring Barcelona’s Dani Olmo to the Premier League.

Manchester City kept an eye on him last summer as Pep Guardiola is a fan of the 27-year-old.

At that time, Olmo’s Agent Andy Barra said He is not thinking about leaving Barcelona right now “You never know what the future will bring”.

Arsenal and some other clubs have come forward to try to sign the attacking midfielder.

He returned to the Camp Nou from RB Leipzig in a €60m deal in August 2024 and has scored 20 goals and 15 assists in 78 appearances, eight of which have come this season.

His La Liga statistics this season are as follows:

• Appearances: 25
• Start: 18
• Total minutes: 1,605
• Target: 7
• Assists: 7
• Big chances created: 9
• Big chances missed: 6

Arsenal and Saudi efforts

A ‘confidential’ report of game Covers interest from Mikel Arteta and other clubs.

The newspaper mainly focuses on Al-Qadsiya FC’s concerted efforts to bring Dani Olmo to Saudi Arabia.

A month and a half ago, Brendan Rodgers’ side made an attractive offer that was almost impossible to refuse.

The offer included a four-year deal worth €9.5m net per year and the Middle Eastern club were also prepared to offer Barcelona €60m.

However, the deal could not take shape simply because the Spain international refused to leave the Camp Nou.

Sport say it is not just a matter of Saudi Arabia, as the player has also turned down Arsenal and other clubs.

When Olmo was not enjoying regular minutes under Hansi Flick the Gunners tried to secure his services.

Sport say it happened ‘recently’, without specifically mentioning the timeline of when Arsenal tried to take advantage of their situation at Barcelona.

Either way, it won’t matter as the player has rejected offers from the north London club and other advances as he is only thinking about succeeding at Barcelona.

Contract, price and agent information

Dani Olmo is under contract until 2030, and transfer market He is worth €60m. It remains the same since his return to Barcelona in 2024.

Madrid-based agency Niagara Sports Company, led by Andy Barra, represents the Barcelona star.

Arsenal or any other club may only be able to sign him in the summer if the La Liga winners force Olmo out.

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⭐️ 18-year-old’s rapid growth draws attention
⚽️ Youngest player to score in Copa Libertadores in Sao Paulo history
🇩🇪 Borussia Dortmund also interested
➡️The Gunners can make a formal offer in the summerhttps://t.co/u7LuPMgUyJ #afc #bvb

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 3 April 2026

The Premier League may have come to a halt due to the international break, but Aston Villa certainly haven’t.

Unai Emery’s squad have flown to Spain for a brief but carefully planned training camp designed to sharpen them for a big end to the season.

The Villans are currently fourth, just one point off third, and with a Europa League quarterfinal against Bologna looming, this trip is no holiday. This is very strategic for Emery and his team.

Why did Villa choose Murcia?

Marca gave details of the training camp in a report todayAfter being allowed to see behind the curtain. And they were impressed by what they saw.

According to the Spanish newspaper, the day starts early. The players travel from their rooms to the training pitch for a session led by Paco Eyestaran. Unai Emery later took over proceedings.

Although there is an open-air gym, music and a relaxed atmosphere, all this disappears once the practice begins. Emery spends the season constantly improving, adjusting and pushing.

The brakes aren’t really brakes. The work continues, with young players given ‘ghost jobs’, detailed, individual improvements designed to make them the best they can be.

Marca say ‘the first thing that catches your attention’ is the physique of the Premier League outfit. They are like rocks, built for the demands of Europe’s toughest league.

Life at Hilton La Torre

At the hotel, Hilton La Torre, the routine is absolutely structured. Three traveling chefs oversee nutrition, making sure everyone is properly fueled.

The team has a total of 60 people, including players, coaches, trainers, staff, security personnel, cooks and press.

Between sessions there is time for golf, time to relax in the sun and time for recovery work in specific facilities.

The atmosphere is quiet, but the objective is clear; Keep Aston Villa sharp, ready and competitive between now and the end of the season.

elite plan

It may be a trip to Spain, but it’s no fun trip for Aston Villa. It’s not about relaxation. It’s about preparation.

Emery and his side know what is about to happen and ‘no one lets their guard down.’ Marca emphasizes that there is no magic formula, just hard work, planning and skill.

This will be crucial in a race that includes striving for the Champions League and European knockout ties. Whether this works as expected will be determined at the end of the season.

Sweden manager Graham Potter says Tottenham Hotspur’s Dejan Kulusevski will visit the national team camp in Spain.

The attacking midfielder missed the last three international breaks with Sweden and is not in the squad for the upcoming fixtures.

That’s because the Tottenham star is on the sidelines until May 2025.

In fact, his last appearance was in Spurs’ league defeat to Crystal Palace at the end of the 2024/25 season.

The 25-year-old suffered a shock and successfully underwent surgery. This caused him to miss the north London club’s Europa League final victory over Manchester United last season.

Initial expectations were that Kulusevski would return in late 2025 but this did not happen. He has yet to recover and has not made a Premier League appearance since the original issue.

witness the game provided a timeline of his recovery process.

• On 1 October, John Dahl Tomasson, who was the national team manager at the time, Spurs attacker explained He is in “a different phase of his rehabilitation”. Later that month, Sweden dismissed him and appointed Potter as his successor.
• Former Chelsea on 20 November the manager pointed out Kulusevski could return “around the New Year.”
• A month later, Potter was confident His players returned for the March international break, but optimism vanished in February. the coach accepted “It will be tough to get back in March.”

Last week, Potter shared negative news about his current situation.

“Dejan is progressing but not as fast as we would like,” He said.

tottenham players in spain

express Report former Juventus man ‘Injury and rehabilitation are a mystery’Without giving any further explanation.

The national team is in Valencia for a World Cup qualifier against Ukraine this weekend. The Spurs man is also in Spain, and Potter has confirmed he will visit his compatriots.

“He is in Spain and I think he will come here with us during the week,” He said.

evening paper Additional quotes have been released from the former West Ham United manager regarding Dejan Kulusevski.

“Dejan is in Spain so I think he will come here and meet us. It will be good to see him. At the stage he is at in his rehabilitation, it is fine for him.” Potter explained.

“For others it is more difficult because they are in the phase of their rehabilitation where it means it is more difficult to be on the pitch. But Dejan will come and it will be fantastic.”

Expressen and Aftonbladet did not clarify why he traveled to Spain in the first place. Chances are he’s trying to train in some warm weather, or at least warmer weather.

Sweden’s team and schedule for March

• World Cup qualifier vs Ukraine, March 27 in Valencia

Graham Potter’s entire team

goalkeeper: Christopher Nordfelt, Melker Aalborg, Noel Törnqvist

defenders: Victor Lindelof, Isak Hien, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Carl Starfelt, Daniel Svensson, Gustaf Lagerbijk, Herman Johansson

midfielder: Mattias Svanberg, Jesper Carlström, Yassine Ayari, Hugo Larsson, Lucas Bergvall, Besfort Zanelli, Gustav Lundgren, Williet Svedberg, Eric Smith, Elliot Stroud

Ahead: Victor Gyökeres, Anthony Elanga, Gustaf Nilsson, Benjamin Nygren, Rooney Bardaghji, Taha Ali

🇵🇹 Exclusive: Maxi Araújo

⏩Tottenham and Chelsea are in contact
➡️ Source gave information @UllalIBT
➡️There is also further Premier League interesthttps://t.co/K17lRpjlUG #thfc #cfc

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 22 March 2026

Newcastle United now know they will face Barcelona in the Champions League last 16 – and Joelinton has already admitted a trip to Camp Nou was on his mind.

A week before the second leg against Qarabag, tnt sports brazil The Brazilian midfielder’s comments were shared after the 6–1 win in the first leg on 18 February.

Joelinton kept his feet on the ground as he spoke to local reporter Fred Caldera. However, he did not hide a certain curiosity about the possible draw.

“No, first we have to win the game on Tuesday, okay? I think we got a very good result there, which was important. Now we have to try to play a great game in the second leg, at home, with our fans and go to the next round, because that’s our objective.”

Newcastle did exactly that. He confirmed qualification and then linked his name to Barcelona.

Camp Nou appeal clear

Joelinton was also asked about his preference between Chelsea and Barcelona. He admitted that it was difficult to make a selection considering the level of both the sides. Still, one detail stood out.

“It’s hard to choose. Two very strong teams. But I think it would be nice to play at Camp Nou. I’ve never played there, so it will be interesting.”

That wish has now been fulfilled. And for Newcastle, this tie represents a major test of their European credentials. Barcelona brings pedigree and experience. Meanwhile, Eddie Howe’s side continue to carve out their continental identity.

Big stage moment for Joelinton

For Joelinton personally, the fixtures carry extra weight. He recently returned from an adductor injury and scored a goal against Qarabag in the second leg. Other than this, he has spoken openly About his mindset post-recovery and his World Cup ambitions with Brazil.

A good performance against Barcelona would strengthen both Newcastle’s European campaign and their international case. High-profile nights often shape the stories.

Newcastle supporters will be focused on the collective challenge ahead. However, for Joelinton, the chance to debut at the Camp Nou is clearly something he has been waiting for.