Fulham transfer optimism may still continue – London club could return with discount demands

Samuel Chukwueze joins fulham on an initial loan deal last summer. No permanent deal will be made immediately.

The Nigerian scored three times and assisted four times in the Premier League. He showed glimpses of his pace and 1v1 ability but lacked consistency.

This has created uncertainty about his intentions to exercise his option to buy Fulham. sports witness Covered how at one point, Milan were confident the deal would be completed.

This was also the time when the player was going through a period of good form, scoring against Manchester City and providing an assist against Tottenham.

Milan is getting desperate

corriere dello sport Report that the Nigerian will return to Milan soon. The same applies for other loanees like Ismail Bennacer and Yunus Musah.

It is believed Fulham do not want to exercise their €29m option to buy.

Fulham could demand a discount later in the summer, with the winger keen to stay. If not, he wants to stay in England and hopes for a Premier League transfer.

The 27-year-old feels English football is good for him and would be open to a concession deal if the Craven Cottage club wanted.

Milan would probably be open to it. They have missed out on Champions League football and need money.

Fulham could ask for another loan

As of now, the ex-Villarreal player’s contract at Milan expires in 2028. The Rossoneri do not see him as part of their plans and will accept whatever they get, especially if there are some guarantees of a permanent deal.

Fulham could take advantage of this and see next season as an opportunity to better evaluate the player. AFCON hampered his progress in the 2025/26 campaign and also due to injuries.

#Fulham #transfer #optimism #continue #London #club #return #discount #demands

“I will definitely continue” – No plans to leave Brighton, transfer went perfectly

brighton and hove albion Midfielder Pascal Gros has declared his move in the January transfer window a huge success, and insists he intends to stay this summer.

football transfer report On to the midfielder’s comments today from an interview with Kicker. It seems the 34-year-old is very happy with his decision to return to Brighton in January.

brigton success

The midfielder moved back to Brighton at the end of the January transfer window after spending a year and a half at Borussia Dortmund.

Having previously spent seven years with the Seagulls, he joined them in 2017 before establishing himself as a key player at the club during their recent success.

A €7 million transfer to Dortmund gave him a chance at Champions League football and a chance in the Bundesliga, which he was keen to take. He was initially a key player there too, but this season he found himself falling down the pecking order and so elected to return to Brighton.

He quickly returned to his old club, helping them secure Conference League football the following season. And he is very happy with his decision.

“It was definitely a very good decision. I was able to play regularly again, and in the Premier League, as well as European competition and now qualifying for the World Cup – the best-case scenario I hoped for from this move has come true.”

contract till 2027

His current deal with Brighton runs until 2027, meaning a decision about his future will have to be made before too long.

However, given the success of his comeback, he has no intentions of moving elsewhere this summer.

“Yes, I will definitely continue playing there,” he said.

For now, the focus will be on the busy World Cup summer. Now confirmed with a place in Julian Nagelsmann’s side, Gros is set for an exciting end to a busy season. It was only a short time ago that few people would have guessed that he would be in this position.

#continue #plans #leave #Brighton #transfer #perfectly

“Talks continue” – Liverpool player believes he can secure bargain Reds exit

Turkish media claim Galatasaray have stepped up their search liverpool Defender Virgil van Dijk.

The Netherlands international has been linked with a move to the Super Lig leaders in recent weeks. sports witness Reports covered last month that they were ready to match his Liverpool salary.

Simbom was waiting for the ‘green light’ for the Dutchman to make his move. Now it seems that an approach has been made.

Liverpool transfer talks begin

Arda Ozkurt has relayed to Heber SarıkirmizI think Galatasaray have started efforts to sign Van Dijk.

Turkish journalist says Liverpool captain would be interested in moving to Istanbul. In March, it was said that Van Dijk had been impressed by the atmosphere at Rams Park after two visits to Liverpool this season.

Talks are expected to continue before the summer. Gala are also hopeful that they will be able to sign the 34-year-old on a free transfer.

“Galatasaray have begun efforts to add Virgil van Dijk to their squad. Van Dijk is also interested in wearing the Galatasaray jersey. If an agreement is reached, Van Dijk has informed Galatasaray that he can leave Liverpool for no fee. Negotiations are ongoing.” The Turkish reporter said.

Last month it was reported that Galatasaray were ready to match his current Liverpool salary. With lower income taxes for foreign players in the Super Lig, it is hoped that this can be achieved.

Gala is already looking ahead to next season, with his manager Okan Buruk keen to strengthen his defence. Van Dijk will be seen as a possible replacement for Davinson Sanchez or Abdulkarim Bardaski.

liverpool has to take a decision

With just over 12 months left on his current deal, Liverpool may have to make a decision with the player this summer. However. It is unlikely they will allow the central defender to leave for free.

If the defender tries to put pressure on him, his huge salary could be a consideration.

Van Dijk has made 53 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring six goals.

#Talks #continue #Liverpool #player #believes #secure #bargain #Reds #exit

Los Angeles Rams could continue trading for All-Pro

The Los Angeles Rams made two of the boldest moves in the NFL this offseason by trading for All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie and taking quarterback Ty Simpson in the first round. It looks like another big move could be coming later this year.

The Athletic’s Nate Atkins reports that the Rams could consider trading for All-Pro edge rusher Max Crosby in October if the Las Vegas Raiders make him available.

READ MORE: 2026 NFL Power Rankings, see where the Rams land

Atkins said the Raiders organization has improved its relationship with Crosby. As a result of the Baltimore Ravens withdrawing from a deal for Crosby, the Raiders appear to be committed to keeping him for the regular season.

If the team doesn’t live up to expectations and isn’t in the mix for a playoff spot, Las Vegas’ stance on trading Crosby could certainly change during the season. While the All-Pro edge rusher won’t be returning a pair of first-round picks, the Raiders could still get premium draft capital for him.

Read more: NFL defense rankings 2026, Rams on top

Los Angeles Rams taking unique approach on trade

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One problem Las Vegas will likely face if it makes another Crosby trade is the value teams are offering on the 2027 NFL Draft. This is viewed as a deeper class of prospects with more high-level talent than the 2026 class and potentially one of the best pools of talent in years.

As a result, teams have been more reluctant to trade 2027 draft picks. While this stance is shared by most of the league, that is not the case in Los Angeles.

Atkins wrote that the Rams “want to be” one of the very few teams willing to trade 2027 draft capital. This would give them potential leverage in trade negotiations, especially as teams in rebuilds are placing more emphasis on picks in next year’s class.

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Exclusive: Nottingham Forest continue talks for signing, player decision after World Cup

nottingham forest transfer target mathias olivera
nottingham forest transfer target mathias olivera

nottingham forest “We are working on a deal to sign Naples’ Mathias Oliveira,” a source told Sport Witness.

The Premier League team took a look at the 28-year-old in the winter market, but were not able to seal a deal.

On March 27, Khel Witness Found out are nottingham forest ‘Still trying’ to sign left-back.

At the time, we said any move depended on the Reds remaining in the Premier League. They are now 16th in the table and eight points ahead of 18th-placed Tottenham Hotspur.

The club’s immediate focus at the City Ground is on avoiding relegation, while behind the scenes, work is underway to reshape their squad for next season.

Nottingham Forest are in talks with Napoli

The Premier League team continues to include the Uruguay international on its agenda.

A source told sports witness Nottingham Forest continue talks with the Serie A side over the transfer of the 28-year-old. It is unclear how discussions between the two clubs are progressing.

We also do not have information on the fee required to convince Antonio Conte’s side to approve a move.

Mathias Oliveira has been a regular player for the national team. Barring a last-minute surprise, he will make Marcelo Bielsa’s squad for the World Cup.

The South American will decide on his future after the World Cup, with the option of Nottingham Forest.

Vitor Pereira’s side have made progress in this operation. The move could be attractive if the Reds are to win the Europa League and qualify for the Champions League. To do this, they must first beat Aston Villa in the semi-finals.

Contracts, prices, statistics and agent information

The defender’s preferred position is on the left side of the defense and he can also operate as a centre-back. He played 1,698 minutes in 30 matches for Napoli this season.

His Serie A statistics are as follows:

  • Appearances: 22
  • Start: 13
  • Total minutes: 1,240
  • Minutes per game: 56

Mathias Oliveira’s contract runs until 2030 and is worth €15m transfer market. Uruguay-based agency GBG Global Business Group is managing the Nottingham One goal.

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Club chief hits back as Chelsea rumors continue – insisting ‘super agent’ does not have mandate

FC Köln sporting director Thomas Kessler has hit back at Said El Mala’s claims chelsea Has been constantly linked with the 19-year-old.

Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger Report Today on the Koln Star, which also includes comments from Kessler, who appears to be frustrated by the constant transfer rumours.

Chelsea’s efforts lead to disappointment

Reports over the past few weeks have repeatedly linked Chelsea with a move for Saeed El Mala. They have come from both Germany and England.

A report from Germany last month The Blues were said to have held concrete talks about signing El Mala this summer.

A week later a second report came out in which it was emphasized that Chelsea were ready to break the asking price To secure El Mala’s signature before the competition. However, Kessler insists that this is not the case.

“We maintain a very trusting and close relationship with Said and his family,” he said.

“At the moment, we have not received any offers from other clubs that we need to seriously consider. The player has also not expressed any desire to engage in discussions with other clubs.”

He then went on to dismiss suggestions that El Mala was being positioned for a Premier League switch:

He added, “Said has made it abundantly clear that his entire focus is currently on FC Köln and his development over the season.”

no agent mandate

Reports in England had suggested that ‘super-agent’ Ali Barat was working on behalf of Koln to bring Saeed El Mala to the Premier League market.

Barat has strong links to England and indeed Chelsea. He negotiated Nicholas Jackson’s move from Stamford Bridge to Bayern Munich last summer.

However, Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger reports that this is not the case. He says club sources insist that Colon has not authorized Barrat or any other intermediary to represent him in a potential sale.

The German side is refusing to rush into the summer narrative in any way. Kessler is making that point very clear.

“The ball is in 1. FC Köln’s court. Saeed is under contract with us until 2030,” he concluded.

#Club #chief #hits #Chelsea #rumors #continue #insisting #super #agent #mandate

Manchester United and Liverpool were in the same place last night – the fight may continue

FC Midtjylland

Scouts from Liverpool and Manchester United were in attendance for FC Midtjylland’s Europa League defeat to Nottingham Forest on Thursday.

Scouts from across Europe have visited the Danish club’s home stadium, MCH Arena, throughout this season.

This includes Liverpool and Manchester United, who are sending their officials to Denmark.

Nottingham Forest suffered a 1-0 defeat in the first leg at the City Ground last Thursday. The return leg took place at the MCH Arena yesterday and Vítor Pereira defeated the Danish club via a penalty shootout.

Nicolas Dominguez and Ryan Yates got their names on the scoresheet in the 41st and 52nd minutes respectively.

In the 69th minute, Martin Erlik scored for Midtjylland, making the aggregate score 2–2. This resulted in a penalty shootout and Nottingham Forest came out on top.

Liverpool and Manchester United sent officials

campo Now report that Arne Slott’s side and Red Devils officials were in Herning to follow Midtjylland’s latest clash live.

This is not the first time that the Premier League pair have traveled to Denmark. On 12 December, Game Witness broadcast news Scouts from Liverpool and Manchester United are watching the Danish club.

This indicates that the two English clubs are continuing their scouting mission, and have been joined by others. Officials from Borussia Dortmund, Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Mönchengladbach, AS Monaco and Ipswich Town were also present.

No mention or suggestion of player[s] Liverpool, Manchester United and other clubs came to watch.

Players who could be on the agenda for PL Duo

Earlier claims indicated that Liverpool and Manchester United could have looked at Midtjylland’s Dario Osorio, Aral Simsir and Mikael Ggorza. The trio could be potential summer targets for the Anfield club and Michael Carrick’s side.

four days ago, game witness Covered claims from Denmark Osorio is on Liverpool’s radar. The Chilean right winger is also on Arsenal’s agenda, while AFC Bournemouth are leading the transfer race.

Osorio, Simsir and Ggorza are all wingers, with the latter two operating primarily as a left winger.

Osario details: 22 years old, six goals and 10 assists in 42 matches this season and transfer market He is worth €10m.

boxwood, 23, valuable horse €6mHas 11 goals and 18 assists, while 19-year-old Ggorza has five goals and three assists. He is estimated to be worth €3m transfer market.

Should Liverpool and Manchester United be considering the same player, there could be a battle.


#Manchester #United #Liverpool #place #night #fight #continue

Arsenal continue interest in €100m-clause defender they failed to sign in 2023

Nearly three years ago, Arsenal were one of the European clubs eyeing 16-year-old Ivorian defender Mohamed Koné during his youth academy days in Africa.

However, Brazilian side Palmeiras moved quickly to secure a deal, bringing him to the club in 2023 and later tying him to a professional contract in September 2025.

That deal, which included a €100m (£86.5m) release clause, was designed to protect one of the club’s most promising assets. Chelsea were also cautious at the time, while Barcelona had already made contact before leaving for Brazil.

Since then, Corner has followed a structured growth path. He is now 18 years old, registered with Palmeiras’ first team, and is building on his experience with the U20 team as he prepares for a senior breakthrough.

Despite missing out in the beginning, Arsenal have never fully stepped up. It has simply moved into a new phase.

Arsenal monitoring enters new phase

Latest report from Palmeiras-related insider outlets Make it clear that the Premier League side are still closely monitoring the defender’s progress.

This is no longer just the background to the Arsenal interest dating back to his early career. Instead, it reflects ongoing tracking as Kone moves closer to first-team football in Brazil.

The important thing is that no formal bid has been made yet. However, Palmeiras is already aware of the situation internally. Arsenal’s continued attention has made the club cautious even at this early stage of the player’s senior path.

That detail matters. Clubs do not maintain this level of monitoring without a plan, especially when the player has not yet made his professional debut.

Palmeiras Investment and Security Strategy

Palmeiras’ approach helps explain why the situation seems to be under control for now.

The Brazilian side invested around €2m (£1.7m) to secure the corner, with additional terms that could increase both their financial commitment and their share of his economic rights. These include a performance-based bonus as well as the possibility of an additional payout of approximately €1.3m (£1.1m).

Internally, the corner is seen as a dual project. He is expected to not only contribute on the pitch, but also generate a significant transfer output in the future.

This explains the careful management of its development. The club wants him to fully integrate into the senior team in the near future, but without rushing the process.

what happens next

For his next move, the corner needs first-team minutes. Once that happens, the dynamics can change rapidly. Continued monitoring of Arsenal shows that they are preparing themselves early rather than waiting for a full breakout season and increased competition.

For Palmeiras, the strategy remains one of control and price protection. Yet the presence of a €100m (£86.5m) clause, coupled with continued Premier League interest, means this is a position that will continue to evolve.

Arsenal may have lost the first battle for the corner. However, the broader story is still very much open.

#Arsenal #continue #interest #100mclause #defender #failed #sign

World Baseball Classic schedule today: WBC semifinals continue on Monday

The 2026 edition of the World Baseball Classic is now in the semifinal round. If you’re planning to watch MLB’s World Cup of Baseball today, below you can find Monday’s games, upcoming matchups on the World Baseball Classic schedule and other important details on this year’s WBC, including how to watch.

wbc program today

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16 MarchItaly vs Venezuela (semi-finals)8:00 pmfs1

What channel is the World Baseball Classic on?

If you plan to watch the World Baseball Classic game in the United States today, e-matchups for the WBC can be found on FOX’s family of sports networks. they are channels fox, fs1, FS2, Fox Deportes (Spanish), pipe, fox sports app

Who advances to the WBC semi-finals?

The teams that advanced to the World Baseball Classic semifinals after four games of pool play and the first elimination round are the United States, Dominican Republic, Italy, and Venezuela.

Upcoming WBC Events

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17 MarchItaly/Venezuela vs. United States/Dominican Republic (final)8:00 pmfox

When is the World Baseball Classic finals?

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The 2026 WBC Finals take place Tuesday, March 17 at 8PM ET on FOX.

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MLB fans continue to criticize WBC’s investment of players

The World Baseball Classic has been the premier format for players to showcase their skills on the international stage. Since 2006, this tournament has been a way for ballplayers to represent their homeland with their athletic talents on the diamond.

This year’s tournament continues to showcase the talent of players from around the world. Italy have been the biggest surprise so far, defeating a star-studded USA team and going 4-0 in the group stage.

On the other side of the bracket, the Dominican Republic has been a juggernaut. The team has hit a tournament-leading 13 home runs in just four games. This number is the highest ever in a team’s first four matches in the WBC.

Trouble in Paradise: The Controversy with the Classic

The Classic is never without controversy, particularly given the risks players take by participating in tournaments. One doesn’t have to look far to find examples of MLB players getting injured.

Exactly three years ago, in the most recent WBC, New York Mets closer (at the time), Edwin Diaz, injured himself while celebrating a win in the Classic. That injury kept him out for the entire 2023 MLB season.

Primary controversy this year surrounded Tarik Skubal, who made only one start for Team USA. He said before the tournament began that he would make only one start before returning to spring training.

This makes sense for several reasons. Skubal is about to enter free agency after winning back-to-back Cy Youngs, and the Detroit Tigers’ hopes of winning it all hinge on Skubal’s performance this year.

Adding to the controversy, Skubal then publicly questioned whether or not he would make another start after pitching for the team on March 7. He ultimately decided to return to the Tigers as he had initially said. But that indecision caused many fans to become more frustrated with Skubal.

Fans are questioning the investment in players in MLB

With players giving their all to represent their home country, fans of the MLB teams where these players come from are wondering why there is not the same participation and excitement during the regular season.

The worst offender this year has been the Dominican Republic. The great environment he has played in so far, partly due to the number of home runs he has hit in such a short period of time, has led to concerns as to why players are not as willing to contribute when they are being paid so much more to do so in MLB.

Part of this is certainly the fact that many of these players are on “superteams” (USA, DR, Japan, etc.). These teams include MLB superstars as well as the best players from international baseball leagues. Many players have dreamed of representing their country in this way since childhood.

Not only this, but they get a chance to play among the stars who are from their own country. This makes these players feel as if they are playing with their families, winning championships for everyone in their household. It means more to a city than winning a championship they might see as a job.

Can fans expect more from the players?

The short answer is no, and they shouldn’t. The WBC was created for this exact purpose. It is a place where the best players from each country get a chance to play against each other. The tournament provides a comfortable version of a full-time job for many players.

It is a return to the love of baseball that first influenced him as a child. And it gives them an opportunity to play for their country as well as their family’s pride.

It is a return to the love of baseball that first influenced him as a child. And it gives them an opportunity to play for their country as well as their family’s pride.

MLB fans can criticize all they want, but the truth is that players love the Classic. It’s an electric environment that gives them a break from the rigors of professional baseball. And that, whether you love the WBC or not, is something worth celebrating.

#MLB #fans #continue #criticize #WBCs #investment #players

Fears Newcastle United will block transfer – Magpies make desperate move to continue

While Newcastle United celebrated William Osula’s brilliant last-minute strike to beat Manchester United on Wednesday, Eintracht Frankfurt were disappointed.

This is according to the Frankfurter Rundschau. The German newspaper covered Osula today and reported how his goal may have caused disappointment in Frankfurt.

According to their information, the winning goal could have an impact on the Bundesliga side and their future transfer plans.

That late goal made a statement and was undoubtedly the ‘absolute highlight’ of the 22-year-old’s career so far. But while Newcastle celebrated their 2–1 win with enthusiasm, the goal was a disappointment to Frankfurt and their transfer plans.

Frankfurt relocation efforts

The German side have already made two attempts to bring Osula to the club. Both efforts were in vain. On each occasion the transfer failed, even though the club and the player’s representatives had apparently reached an agreement.

Now this statement goal has pushed Osula even further away. Frankfurt’s once ‘tangible dream’ of signing him is seen as a ‘distant possibility’.

transfer market Osula is already valued at €15 million but goals against Manchester United usually act as the catalyst. Newcastle United showed no interest in lowering his demands, especially in the January transfer window.

Now that Osula is scoring goals like this, the Magpies will be even less inclined to discount potential suitors.

Thus, the train has probably passed for Frankfurt. Even without the potential jump in market value, the deal was already a challenge for Osula. Now he may be completely out of the question financially.

Analysis: Osula and Newcastle United exit

What happens next with Osula remains to be seen. He has barely featured for Newcastle United this season following the arrivals of Nick Voltemed and Yoanne Wissa in the summer transfer window.

While his performance against Manchester United was 24th On the season, he has only managed 580 minutes in total. This is after managing only 421 minutes in all competitions last season.

Reports in Germany had made it clear that he wanted to leave St James’ Park and was keen on a move to Frankfurt. Actually, a similar report came in December He said he expected to leave Newcastle at some point in the near future.

Contract, Price and Agent

Osula has a Newcastle United contract running until June 2029, and this is the same contract he signed upon his arrival. The transfermark value of €15m is clearly irrelevant to the Premier League club’s demands.

Forward is represented by CAA Stellar, one of the biggest in the business. Stellar has clients across the top clubs across European football and has negotiated some of the biggest deals in recent years.

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