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Wolves are covering €400,000-a-month wages for Angel Gomes during his loan deal at Molineux.

L’Equipe reports on the arrangement today As they reveal the annual salaries for each club in Ligue 1. As part of that, the payment made by Wolves to Marseille for Gomes has come to light.

The newspaper points out that Marseille currently have the second-highest wage bill in Ligue 1 behind Paris Saint-Germain. This figure is slightly lower due to the lack of taxes in AS Monaco.

big spend marseille

Either way, Marseille are going to be big spenders in that department, with the current spend being the biggest in their history.

This is because some players signed on free transfers were offered huge sums of money to move to Marseille in the first place.

The average gross monthly salary in the team is now around €300,000, with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg topping the charts with €500,000.

A free transfer from Lille, Gomes is also one of the top earners. He is on €400,000 per month, almost three times as much as before. He received the award of being a free agent.

wolf deal raises eyebrows

He is now on loan at Wolves And they are covering that entire figure including the bonus during the deal.

Wolves will therefore pay around €2.4m in wages to loan the 25-year-old until the end of the season. They have also already paid €1m for the loan deal.

The deal also includes an option to buy, although it is unlikely to be exercised if they are relegated from the Premier League as expected.

That’s a lot of money, especially for a team that made massive squad cuts in the January transfer window and brought costs in line ahead of relegation.

Surprisingly, Wolves agreed to pay his wages and bonuses in full. This is not common with loan deals, where such costs are usually split between the two clubs.

Given that Gomes has only managed seven appearances and 287 minutes since arriving, this is a deal that benefits Marseille more.

🇪🇸 Fer Lopez | Loan + possibility of compulsory purchase clause

➡️ Celta Vigo is working on ways to retain the Wolves player
➡️ Mendes effect wanted
💼Options for different deal structures…👇https://t.co/28ugIzd3k6 #wwfc #wolvesfc

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) April 1, 2026

Liverpool have quietly joined the race for one of Europe’s most sought-after young defenders; Luka Vuckovic of Tottenham Hotspur.

game creation The report adds that Liverpool have held internal discussions over the 19-year-old centre-back as he continues to shine at HSV Hamburg.

The loan has worked out brilliantly for everyone involved, which is rare with temporary deals.

Replacement completed at Anfield

Sport Bild report that Real Madrid have placed Ibrahima Konate on their shortlist for the summer, with his contract expiring at the same time.

If Liverpool lose the 26-year-old, the club will need a ready-made successor, and that’s where Vuckovic enters the picture.

The youngster has exploded during his loan spell at Hamburg this season after joining on loan from Tottenham in the summer. He has been one of the Bundesliga’s standout young players, earning him attention from across Europe.

His performances have been so impressive that Liverpool have begun discussing him internally as a contingency replacement should Konate depart.

Europe’s elite are circling, but Liverpool have a way out

Luka Vuckovic has a list of European sides interested in him due to his performances this season:

Barcelona are working hard, with Ivan Rakitic personally recommending his compatriot to the club. Real Madrid have rekindled their interest, After missing out on him at Tottenham early in his career.

Chelsea are also monitoring the situation while Bundesliga giants like Bayern Munich are also circling. But Liverpool’s situation is unique. If Konate leaves, a starting spot immediately opens up.

Vuckovic is said to value him highly after being overlooked by Tottenham last year. However, the Reds have already secured Jeremy Jacket, so this will need to be considered.

tottenham stance

Luka Vuckovic is set to return to Tottenham on June 30^thBut their relationship is strained. He was disappointed at not being deemed ready for the Premier League last summer. He now wants to play in Europe next season and compete for titles.

His market value is already around €60m And if he impresses at the World Cup in the summer he could move on.

Tottenham will demand a premium, but Liverpool are discussing the defender internally regardless. If Konate leaves he is on their list.

Another option for the Reds is Castello Leucaba Sources tell Sport Witness The interest from Liverpool is genuine. The RB Leipzig player is open to a Premier League transfer, depending on the project presented to him.

🇩🇪 Exclusive: Castello Lukeba ‼️

➡️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

Galatasaray are preparing legal action against UEFA after Noah Lang suffered a horrific thumb injury against Liverpool.

Turkish outlet NTV Sports The club is reported to have lodged an official complaint and is preparing a compensation lawsuit against UEFA.

How did Noah Lang get injured?

Noah Lang, who had come on as a second-half substitute, was ruled out with a deep injury to his right thumb.

The injury occurred when he collided with advertising boards, causing him immediate pain. The medical staff rushed to his aid, gave him oxygen and took him off the field on a stretcher.

Galatasaray later confirmed that Lang would undergo surgery in Liverpool, where the club’s medical team would be present.

Club files immediate complaint

An immediate legal response has been initiated by the club on this incident. Galatasaray secretary Ere Yazgun has now revealed that they are wasting no time in escalating the issue.

“After the match, we lodged a complaint with UEFA representatives,” He said.

“They have conducted their investigation. UEFA will evaluate the issue. We are consulting with lawyers. We will file a compensation lawsuit against UEFA and we will request compensation for our losses in relation to his salary.”

UEFA officials are investigating the Anfield incident

UEFA officials have already made a preliminary assessment following the injury and will now evaluate the case.

Turkish outlet Fotomak shared photos UEFA and Liverpool officials were shown inspecting the area where the injury occurred.

What this means for Galatasaray and UEFA

With surgery imminent and legal action underway, Galatasaray’s stance is clear; The Turkish club wants responsibility and compensation payment.

Attention now turns to UEFA as the governing body reviews the matter. Galatasaray’s public stance will, perhaps, lead to a decision being taken sooner rather than later.

The injury, coupled with an injury to Victor Osimhen, capped a poor evening at Anfield, bringing their Champions League campaign this season to an abrupt halt.

Anthony Edwards never faced a challenge he didn’t like, and that includes locking down one of the greatest ball-handlers in NBA history. The Minnesota Timberwolves star recently caused a stir by claiming he can perfectly guard Kyrie Irving in a one-on-one setting. While Irving is currently trying to come back from a torn ACL, “Ant-Man’s” confidence hasn’t wavered one bit.

“Oh sure I can guard Kyrie,” Edwards said when asked about a hypothetical matchup. “In a 1-on-1 setting, I like me.”

“Oh, of course I can protect Kairi [Irving]…In a 1-on-1 setting, I like me”

Anthony Edwards says he can compete with Kyrie Irving on 1v1 👀

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– ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 15 February 2026

It’s the exact brand of fearless bravery that has the Timberwolves sitting near the top of the Western Conference. Minnesota most recently took care of business with an impressive 118-105 win against a short-handed Dallas Mavericks team on January 28, 2026. Even without Irving to test his theory, Edwards made his presence felt on the stat sheet.

The face of the franchise finished the night with 20 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals in 38 minutes of action. While Julius Randle led the scoring charge with a massive 31 points, Edwards served as the engine that kept the Wolves ahead.

On the other hand, PJ Washington tried to keep the Mavericks afloat with 21 points, but Dallas clearly missed the offensive intensity of its star backcourt.

Irving has historically been a nightmare for Minnesota, averaging 31.6 points in his last ten contests against them. However, as the Timberwolves currently have a 34–22 record and one of the weakest defenses in the league, Edwards is eager for the chance to prove his defensive ability. For now, the NBA world can only imagine what a duel between these two would be like, but Edwards has already made his choice.