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.

Emerged as an option for Schalke wolverhampton wanderersSasa Kalajdzic.

The striker spent this season on loan at LASK and scored seven goals and four assists in 27 matches.

Earlier this month, the Wolves man said that LASK sporting director Dino Buric was critical of his loan transfer. He also opened the door to extend his stay.

He said: : “Dino and I are in constant contact. I came here because of Dino. He was the deciding factor. I don’t know what will happen in the summer. I am satisfied and living in the here and now.”

However, the Austria international bid goodbye to LASK and will return to Molineux where his future remains uncertain.

Schalke suggests an escape route

Wolves were relegated from the Premier League while the German club returned to the Bundesliga.

Edin Dzeko played a key role in Schalke’s promotion and has a contract until June. It is unclear whether the 40-year-old has signed an extension or not, but they are keen to sign Wolves’ Sasa Kalajdzic.

is according to sports24 In Austria, Joe reports the 28-year-old is a ‘hot topic’ for Schalke’s Austrian manager Miron Muslic.

There is no mention in the report as to whether the frontman plans to change clubs again or stay at Wolves, who will play in the Championship next season.

Ernst Baumeister, who managed him at Admira Wacker, recently watched Kalajdzic in action against Red Bull Hamburg. The coach changed his role from defensive midfielder to striker.

Sport24 concluded its report by saying that he has been asked to change his agent after the World Cup. It is quite possible that it was Baumeister who was urging him to take this step.

Our opinion: Wolves should sell this summer

Wolves signed Sasa Kalajdzic from VfB Stuttgart in August 2022, and he suffered an injury on his debut.

He was sidelined for 275 days before suffering another serious setback in April 2024. This kept him off the field for 437 days.

The Austrian’s contract expires in 2027, and transfer market He is worth €4m. Wolves are likely to sell him this summer to avoid losing him unnecessarily next year.

nottingham forest Striker Lorenzo will not sign with Lucca on a permanent basis this summer when his loan from Napoli expires.

tutomercatoweb Report that Nottingham Forest have already informed Napoli of their decision. The Italian side now need to find a new destination for the 25-year-old.

nottingham forest decision

The website reports that Nottingham Forest have made a definitive decision on the Napoli striker, who joined on loan in the January transfer window. That deal included an option to buy, but Nottingham Forest would not exercise it.

It comes as the striker has so far managed just one goal in nine games and 361 minutes during his time in England. Now he has informed Napoli about it.

Antonio Conte’s side must now find a new home for Lucca this summer. This shouldn’t prove too complicated, but a permanent transfer is unlikely as he cost Napoli €34 million.

bologna option

Bologna is a possible destination. He made a ‘subtle but very solid’ move to Lucca in the January transfer window. That move never materialized as he moved to Nottingham Forest on loan.

But despite this he has a keen interest in the striker. To finance the move, they will need to sell Thijs Delinga and recoup the €15 million investment they made in the Dutchman in the summer of 2024. He was to leave before Lucca joined Nottingham Forest. Now there is a possibility of his revival.

Lucca’s move to the City Ground can be described as a disaster. He has only managed four Premier League games so far, but has made five appearances in the Europa League. At least it can be said that they did not have the impact they were hoping for.

He is now set to return to Italy this summer, with another move within Serie A the most likely option for him. After Nottingham Forest made their stance clear, it’s something that Napoli will have to work on.

chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur And Manchester United Sporting Clube de Portugal have held exploratory talks with the agents of star Maxi Araújo about a move.

A Bola report said that the 26-year-old’s talent This season of the Champions League has generated a high level of interest.

Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United call

The newspaper states that Maxi Araújo’s impressive performances in the Champions League this season, where he has shown ‘quality in transition and defensive solidity’, have elevated the winger’s status.

Atlético de Madrid is at the forefront of pursuing him. He has been given ‘priority option’ status for Diego Simeone’s side. But the Spaniards know there is strong interest in him.

chelseaTottenham and Manchester United are keen on the Premier League. Juventus is also in contact. All concerned parties have held ‘exploratory talks’ with the player’s agents.

All interested parties want to secure priority status with Sporting president Frederico Varandas and want to ‘avoid price inflation’. The growing concern is that there will be an auction and it will be ‘frantic’ during the summer.

€80m asking price

Sporting will start the summer by asking to meet the release clause of Maxi Araújo. It is currently set at €80m. Its purpose is to warn interested parties that they will not sell it cheap.

The Portuguese side want to keep the left-back but know interest will be ‘intense’. They are almost accepting that they will have to sell. Whatever the price, they will make a huge profit on a player who will cost them €13.7m in 2024.

Atlético de Madrid are currently the front-runners in the race for his signature. He has a clear desire for Diego Simeone. But there is competition from the Premier League. Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United are already in contact with his agents.

Whether any of those three will pay Sporting’s wishes remains to be seen. But talks with his agents in Portugal are being seen as a sign of his increasing interest.

Manchester United, armory And chelsea Ajax are in the picture to sign star Mika Godes in the summer.

Two months ago, Sports Witness broadcast news Manchester United are initiating contacts over a potential deal.

On April 28th, we The Dutch press covered the claims. Arsenal and Chelsea scouts will be watching him in live action. The same source also supported the Red Devils’ interest.

The Eredivisie side has endured a difficult season while the winger has been one of the standout players. He has scored 17 goals and provided 14 assists in 40 matches so far.

His league statistics are as follows:

• Appearances: 30
• Total minutes: 2,511
• Target: 17
• Assists: 12
• Expected target: 10.72
• Expected Support: 8.89
• Key passes per game: 2.5
• Big chances created: 14
• Big chances missed: 8

Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are keen

The 20-year-old’s impressive performances have attracted the attention of several top clubs across Europe.

is according to football4uWho reports that Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Barcelona and Bayern Munich are all showing interest in Mika Godts.

In fact, scouts from the Premier League trio and two other clubs watched him in live action in Ajax’s 2-2 draw against PSV Eindhoven last weekend. The Belgium international impressed, managing one goal and one assist.

Journalist Munir Boalin reports that Ajax sporting director Jordi Cruijff wants to retain Godts, but it won’t be easy. The outlet has released his comments.

“Cruyff wants to keep him at all costs in the coming summer. At Ajax, he hopes he can take another step in his development next season.” He said.

“Although he is already having a top season, Ajax hope Godes can show what he can do against top clubs next season as well. In this regard, he can and should be even more consistent. He can also make his mark in Europe.”

Ajax is open for the summer sale

De Telegraaf journalist Mike Verweij has indicated that Ajax will find it difficult to retain him. football news Has released his comments.

“Here’s what I think: Godts is 20 years old, and he gets criticized for not appearing in big games, even though he does appear in small games,” Verweij explained.

“Last year, he really scored in big games, but he thought: This is going to be my game. If you’re too confident and try to do too much, it doesn’t work out the way you want it to.

“The fact that he is doing it at Ajax this season is quite impressive. I think if Ajax get the chance and they can get a good price for him, they will go for it.”

Contract, price and agent information

Mika Godts is under contract till 2029 and his value is as per transfer marketIs €25m. Ajax are expected to request €50 million or more to part ways with him.

Monaco-based agency Rod Gooding Management represents the Ajax star. With Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea battling it out, it will be interesting to see where he ends up next.

angel gomes will go wolverhampton wanderers Summer and return to Olympique Marseille.

report team The 25-year-old midfielder will not remain at Molineux before the end of the season after joining on loan in the January transfer window.

wolves come out

A report earlier this week It is said that it is ‘extremely unlikely’ that Wolves will sign Angel Gomes on a permanent basis this summer.

L’Équipe is now insisting that it is solid. Gomes will return to Marseille when his loan deal expires.

According to his knowledge, Wolves’ relegation from the Championship, which was confirmed this week, has also confirmed Gomes’ fate.

Staying in the Premier League will trigger a mandatory purchase option. But Marseille knew that was unlikely in January. Therefore, they approved the deal in the hope that Gomes would be able to ‘prove his worth’ in England.

Gomes was also hoping to give himself even the slightest chance of a place in Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad.

Summer transfer possibility

He will not be joining Wolves permanently, nor is he likely to be included in the World Cup squad. But transfer can happen in any situation.

The former Lille player has ‘always dreamed’ of playing in the Premier League. And with a contract until 2028, this could be the last window in which Marseille can secure profits.

The Ligue 1 side certainly would not want Angel Gomes to enter the final year of his deal. As a result, a transfer now seems ‘likely’. That is unless manager Habib Bey or his successors decide to keep him. But if they did, a new contract would be required.

Marseille will have to take this decision in the coming months. For now, one thing is certain, Gomes will not be staying at Wolves. His return to the Championship has at least confirmed this.

Denzel Dumfries has since turned a corner liverpool Came forward for them in January. The Reds may have another opportunity to acquire a wing-back.

In the winter window, sports witness Viewpoints covered widely. This was also confirmed by Nerazzurri CEO Beppe Marotta, as the Dutchman was injured at the time.

It hasn’t taken long for Dumfries to make its mark. He scored a vital two goals away to Como a few days earlier, helping Inter move closer to the Serie A title. Earlier, he had also played an important role in the team in place of Luis Henrique.

Now, tuttomerkatoweb Have looked into its future, it has become clear that things are far from certain.

Release clause will apply

The outlet says the Netherlands international is ‘stronger than ever’ after ankle problem. Even though that injury troubled him for three months, it had no impact on his performance.

They call him a potential star of the World Cup and this could also decide his future.

This is because the 29-year-old has a release clause of €25m. This will come into effect in the summer and will only be relevant for foreign clubs.

The report adds to previous interest from Liverpool, with them also hopeful of a summer deal. Inter will have no control over the deal due to the clause.

Dumfries has also been described as a ‘highly respected’ player, with Barcelona having previously tried to sign him. Come summer, his future may ultimately lie elsewhere.

Inter have identified Marco Palestra as a replacement and do not want to be surprised by Dumfries’ departure.

Our opinion: Dumfries promoted in the best light

Seems like an attempt is being made to talk about Dumfries’ release clause. This will put pressure on Inter, who will not want to sell him at such a cheap price.

This could also be a way to force a renewal and Liverpool’s previous interest is probably being used to this end.

The Reds currently have two full-back options in the team. Furthermore, Dumfries has always been a wing-back who consistently operates in the final third. This makes it easy to question Liverpool’s interest, as the Reds have other issues to address within the squad.

West Ham United’s move for Taty Castellanos in January was aimed at adding a proven attacking option, but life in east London has not progressed as expected.

The Argentine arrived with a solid reputation built at Lazio. However, his early months in England have been mixed. Minutes have been limited, and consistency has been harder to find as he adapts to the Premier League, even with three goals scored so far.

There has already been extensive discussion on that background. As covered earlier todayThe Italian press used Castellanos’ transfer as an example of the growing financial gap between Serie A and the Premier League. From his perspective, the move itself demonstrates how English clubs can pick up established players with relative ease.

He also suggested that despite the financial benefits involved, the Switch is a step down from a gaming standpoint.

Now the same transfer has started creating a different kind of noise.

Long-standing admiration reawakened

Flamengo are once again keeping a close eye on the West Ham striker and their interest is not new.

Back in February, we covered that Castellanos had already been appreciated internally for a long time at the club. At the time, any move depended on very specific circumstances, including West Ham’s league position and the player’s desire to move. But now things seem to have changed.

According to latest reports Bolavip In Brazil, Flamengo have resumed monitoring the situation and may consider a move in the next transfer window. The club is actively searching for a new striker and have identified this role as a priority.

Importantly, Castellanos’ name is expected to be presented to manager Leonardo Jardim for evaluation. Their approval will be important before any formal approach can be considered.

There is also a recent connection between the clubs which could smooth any potential negotiations. Flamengo has already done business with West Ham lucas paquetaThis suggests that there is an open line of communication between both parties.

The same applies in the opposite direction, with the Hammers previously linked with the Flamengo forward Gonzalo PlataThis further shows that a dialogue already exists between the clubs.

West Ham transfer position opening up?

Taty Castellanos’s situation at West Ham United is still developing, but the lack of a strong hold so far inevitably arouses interest.

Flamengo’s stance has now gone beyond a purely hypothetical scenario. The Brazilian team is planning a post-World Cup campaign between July and September and has set aside a budget for a centre-forward.

Castellanos fits the profile they want. His time at Lazio reflected his intensity, pressing ability and presence in the box. Those attributes remain attractive, even if his Premier League spell hasn’t quite panned out yet.

The main difference from the start of the year is that relegation is no longer being held as a stricture. Instead, it looks like a club that is keeping a close eye and waiting for the right opening.

what happens next

For West Ham, this remains a manageable situation for now. The focus will be on integrating Castellanos and helping him adapt. However, outside interest is clearly growing, and Flamengo’s long-term admiration is not waning.

If his role in the team does not increase significantly, the summer window could bring a decision. For Flamengo, it’s all about timing and opportunity.

For West Ham, it may soon become a question of whether the January signings will turn into a short-term experiment. With the Hammers currently in the drop zone, demotion would certainly increase the chances.

🇧🇷Matthias Martinelli | West Ham need to raise offer by €8m to succeed – Hammers’ first bid rejectedhttps://t.co/unMTxfDYhF #whufc #koi

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 31 March 2026

Chelsea want to bring AC Milan’s Strahinja Pavlovic to the Premier League in the summer.

The centre-back’s development has caught Chelsea’s attention, and the Blues are ready to make a concerted effort.

Pavlović graduated from Partizan Belgrade’s youth system and made his first-team debut in 2019.

He spent one year there and moved to AS Monaco in 2020 before leaving them for Red Bull Austria in 2022. The Austrian side then sold him to Milan for €18m in August 2024.

The Serbia international played 1,864 minutes in 24 league matches for the Serie A team last season. His status has improved this season as he has played 2,150 minutes in 26 matches, scoring four goals and one assist.

To give an idea, below are the defender’s league statistics per game this season.

The 24-year-old’s performances for the Rossoneri have caught the attention of Chelsea calciomercato.it Now cover the latest.

Chelsea ready for solid progress

Earlier in the season, Sport Witness Covered claims from Italy Chelsea, Arsenal and Barcelona are monitoring him. The source indicated that Milan’s asking price could be around €60-70m.

Fast forward to March and calciomercato.it now covers Liam Rosenior’s keen interest in the central defender.

After a mixed debut season at the San Siro under Paulo Fonseca and Sergio Conceicao, the player has established himself as a key player for Massimiliano Allegri this season.
This comes at a cost as Milan have to be wary of the interest of Club World Cup winners.

calciomercato.it report ‘a big offer from Chelsea’ as they are willing to pay around €40m for the former Monaco man.

The quoted fee allows Allegri’s side to make ‘significant capital gains’ in the summer, but they appear unwilling to sell him. Therefore, the west London club will have to convince Milan to give them the chance to obtain the signature of Strahinja Pavlovic.

Serbian contract, price and agent information

The Rossoneri gave him a contract until 2028 with the option of a further year. He is now valued at €28m transfer marketHighest so far in his career. Such valuations are often below real value, and AC Milan are likely to demand more.

Serbian agent Zvonimir Vucic’s company, Football Agency 10, looks after his future.

The agency has two clients and Mihajlo Petrovic, 20, of Pelister Bitola, is another client.

🇵🇹 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

The Montreal Canadiens hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night, a battle of two clubs on opposite poles of the trend spectrum.

The Habs are a team on the rise, while the Leafs are slowly realizing that their previous expectations were merely symptoms of delusions of sporting grandeur.

With this in mind, it was no surprise that the Canadiens defeated the Leafs, although the 3–1 score was a little favorable to the road team, as they lost to Montreal 33–18.

Let’s look at the highlights!

The future is now, old man

The Canadiens showed great pace to start the game, creating several high-danger scoring chances and frequent turnovers in the offensive zone.

This solid play ultimately culminated in rookie Oliver Kapanen’s 20th goal of the year, earning him a cool $212,500 to reach the goal-scoring bonus in his contract.

Oliver Kapanen opened the scoring with his 20th goal of the year.

A beauty, with Demidov and Newhook providing excellent assistance.

1-0 #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/cItuvSvIVs

– Montreal Hockey Now (@MTLhockeynow) 10 March 2026

tertiary scoring

Montreal once again took advantage of their great start as Philippe Danault scored his fifth goal of the year, a nice individual effort that featured quick hands from the oldest player in the lineup.

It should be noted that shots in the first period were 18–5 in favor of the Canadiens, a season-high for the home team. The Canadiens were so dominant that the Leafs enjoyed their second offensive-zone start of the game just minutes into the second frame.

Philippe Danault has fun and doubles the Canadian’s lead! 🚨🔵⚪🔴 pic.twitter.com/1iiU68de09

– TVA Sports (@TVASports) 10 March 2026

stem the tide

Toronto clearly lacked enthusiasm to start the game, but they increased their effort level significantly midway through the second period, as evidenced by the game when William Nylander limited Montreal’s lead to just one goal.

Cowan and Nylander connect to cut Habs lead in half pic.twitter.com/2cUZlI0DdH

– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) 11 March 2026

Partiality? We don’t need no smelly prejudice

With all due respect to the good folks at Sportsnet, their coverage of Tuesday’s game was completely tilted toward the Leafs.

Keep in mind that the Canadiens beat Toronto by a wide margin and are miles ahead of the Leafs in the standings. Toronto’s season is essentially meaningless, with the playoffs out of reach, while Montreal is engaged in an extremely competitive playoff race. Sportsnet spent more time discussing Benoit-Olivier Groulx’s handful of changes than anything remotely related to the Habs.

Of course, we have to allow for some disappointing catering at the Toronto market, but based on the comments, you’d assume Toronto won the game handily.

Rather, it was the Canadiens who emerged with a solid 3–1 victory, a sign of things to come between the respective franchises.

The Montreal Canadiens are back in action on Wednesday facing the Ottawa Senators. Puck drop is scheduled for 7pm ET.

All Montreal Canadiens stats are 5v5, via Natural Stat Trick, unless otherwise noted.

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