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brentfordAttempts to sign Cologne star Said El Mala have hit a wall, with his mother now ruling out a move.

image report The 19-year-old has now rejected Brentford’s offer, despite the Bees meeting his demands.

Brentford deal agreed

According to the newspaper, Brentford had offered €45m plus €5m in bonuses for the forward. This was enough to match FC Köln’s demands, which they have been sticking to vigorously for the past few weeks.

Final transfer details were being sorted out by the clubs.Saeed relaxing on holiday in Mykonos with El Mala. However, now there has been a surprising twist.

Bild has learned that his mother, who is acting as his agent, dropped a ‘transfer bomb’ on Thursday afternoon. According to the newspaper, he has informed Brentford that his son will not be joining him this summer. He believes this is not the right move for him at this time.

This is despite everything being prepared for the move. El Mala would have received €4m per year with Brentford. Cologne’s sporting director, Thomas Kessler, was ready to approve the deal. He was preparing to take it to the German club’s supervisory board for further approval.

wait and see

Instead, he will now have to sit in the back seat and wait and see what happens. Brentford have been rejected and that’s that.

The cancellation does not mean that Saeed El Mala will remain. While the club believes it is possible, the chances are low.

Instead, he and his mother will wait until the summer for better offers to come along. There is also interest elsewhere in the Premier League, with Newcastle United notably named.

There is also a belief that the English market ‘really takes off’ in August, so it is worth waiting on that front too. Anyhow, his mother ruled that he would not be allowed to Brentford despite his attempts to broker a deal.

leeds unitedAfter a season-long loan at Valencia, Largi Ramazani will return to Elland Road.

The winger scored six goals and two assists in 31 appearances and most of those came earlier this year.

His performances led to suggestions the La Liga side wanted to retain the player from Leeds United.

As there was no buyout clause, Los Chasse had to agree to new terms with Daniel Farke’s side.

On Wednesday, Sports Witness covered many of Spain’s claims Valencia CEO Ron Gourlay’s upcoming meeting with the Whites for Ramadan.

leeds united meeting key

Thursday edition of As Looks at the pros and cons of a new deal for a 25-year-old. He also explains why Ron Gourley’s meeting with Leeds United is important.

Larghi Ramazani had difficulties at the beginning of his loan spell at Valencia, partly due to injury. His league debut was in February and he became a game changer, before losing his place in the playing eleven in May.

His attitude and behavior Last month his teammate Carlos Corberán and his coaching staff were reportedly not happy.

Despite these shortcomings, the Spanish club are willing to re-sign him this summer. Los is the CEO of Chase ‘I know that wingers like Ramazani are rare, even if the Belgian has mixed qualities.’

AS state Grayles will have a ‘final decision’ on the attacker’s future once he knows the Whites’ demands.

The Premier League side are clear he has no future at Elland Road. Therefore, they could remove him permanently and their request will be key to determining whether he continues at Valencia or not.

Our take: Playing it safe with the Leeds United man

Larji Ramazani is a market opportunity for Valencia but not a priority. It looks like Los Chase is playing it safe, in which case no deal is possible.

Valencia may use the leak of its suspicious attitude in May as a price-cutting strategy.

They can always use this as an excuse if Los Angeles Chargers refuse to meet Leeds United’s price. In recent years, the Spanish club has had to carefully manage its finances due to economic challenges.

last September, Manchester United Andre Onana joined Trabzonspor on loan, following the signing of Sené Lammens from Royal Antwerp.

As things stand, Onana will have to return to Manchester United as there is no buyout clause attached to the loan deal.

However, the goalkeeper is unlikely to enjoy minutes if he decides to stay at Old Trafford.

The Turkish club are keen to extend his stay as their president Ertugrul Dogan said earlier this month that his side were keen to retain the 30-year-old.

That time, He said: : “Onana’s career is already established. We like him. I’ve said it before. He has a definite plan for his career. If the circumstances are right, we want him to stay. The final decision will be Onana’s.”

Manchester United received official offer

The Cameroon international kept six clean sheets and conceded 40 goals in 33 matches for the Turkish club.

This was enough to convince their leaders to retain him. Therefore, the Super Lig side have decided to take action to sign Andre Onana on a new deal this summer.

is according to photomacWho said that Trabzonspor have presented official offers to both Manchester United and the stopper.

The formal offer includes a new loan deal and ‘very attractive economic terms’ for Onana. He has requested time to consider next steps and hopes a final decision will be taken soon.

If Manchester United ownership decides against accepting their offer, Trabzonspor will turn their attention to another player.

Their plan B is to sign a Turkish goalkeeper and use the overseas slot to sign a player in another position. From next season, Turkish clubs can include up to 14 foreign players in their squad, four of whom must be born after January 2003.

Red Devils would like to land Onana

The Old Trafford man’s contract runs until 2028, and transfer market He is worth €10 million. It is unclear whether the Red Devils are open to a new loan deal or would prefer to sell him.

With the rise of Sane Lammens, what seems certain is that Andre Onana has no future under Michael Carrick.

It would be best if both parties decide to part ways permanently this summer.

Hull City And leeds united USL Dunkirk’s Anto Sekongo has been placed on their target list for the summer.

The Tigers won promotion to the Premier League and Sergej Zakirovic is working to strengthen his squad.

Hull City are keeping an eye on the 21-year-old, and Lead United and several other clubs are also after him.

The attacking midfielder joined the Ligue 2 team on a free transfer in July 2024 and has been a regular.

His playing time and overall performances have improved this season as he scored nine goals and provided six assists in 34 matches.

His league statistics per game are as follows:

• Appearances: 32
• Start: 30
• Minutes played: 2,533
• Minutes per game” 79
• Target: 9
• Assist: 4
• Key passes per game: 0.8
• Big chances made: 4
• Big chances missed: 6

The latest club to join the Hull City chase

Africa Foot There is a report focusing on the newly promoted Premier League team’s interest in Anto Sekongo.

Sergej Zakirovic’s side have included him on their shortlist, while several other clubs are also pursuing the Malian.

These include Leeds United, Lille, Toulouse FC, FC Lorient, Stade Rennais, AS Saint-Étienne and Samsunspor.

The Turkish club’s owners also own a Ligue 2 team, and whether this gives them an edge over other contenders is unclear. If the player decides to leave USL Dunkirk, he will ‘soon’ have to choose between several suitors.

The report does not mention Dunkirk’s stance or its demands. The report also does not mention who among the interested parties is ahead in the race for the transfer.

Contracts, prices and statistics

Anto Sekongo’s contract expires in 2028, and transfer market He is worth €4m. His supporters will be waiting for his final decision on where he wants to play next season.

After signing the attacker for free, the French club can make a profit from his sale.

Another attacking midfielder is also on the agenda for Daniel Farke’s side. On 1 April, Khel Sakshi broadcast news The Whites, Southampton and Watford are all set to sign Paris FC’s Illan Kebble.

crystal Palace Jefferson has moved to activate Lerma’s contract renewal option. However, there are increasing signs that the decision may have come too late.

last week, report from spain Claims were made that Lerma was preparing to become a free agent and was looking for the final major contract of his career. There were also suggestions that he would prefer to leave English football unless a major offer from the Premier League came along.

Now it appears that Palace are reacting to the situation by triggering the extension clause in his contract. However, the increasing level of interest in the 31-year-old means the club may still face a battle to keep hold of him.

This is according to a Colombian journalist pipe sierraWho reports that several clubs are now showing keen interest in the midfielder. This comes after he entered the final month of his deal at Selhurst Park.

European interest is growing

bolavip colombia Lerma is expected to decide his future with Colombia after the World Cup. Unless there are some big surprises in the coming weeks, this is the likely timeline.

The report again states that the midfielder rejected Crystal Palace’s renewal offer despite helping the club achieve another trophy by winning the UEFA Conference League. Furthermore, Valencia and Sevilla continue to be named as interested clubs from Spain.

Lerma’s situation soon became one of the more delicate contract matters at the Palace. The club clearly values ​​his experience and impact, especially after another successful campaign. However, it appears the midfielder now has realistic options elsewhere.

Lerma is also recognized for his involvement in some of the most important titles in Crystal Palace’s history. According to the Colombian outlet, the midfielder helped the Eagles win the FA Cup, Community Shield and Conference League.

Daniel Munoz has also been mentioned as another Palace player attracting transfer attention ahead of the World Cup, with Colombia expecting both players to remain starting players for the national team.

Pipe Sierra also shed light on Lerma’s position in England. The Crystal Palace player is now the most decorated Colombian footballer in English football, having made 303 appearances with Bournemouth and Palace.

Despite injury problems this season, Lerma remained a key figure in the team. His future is now going to be one of the major decisions for Palace after the World Cup.

Andoni Ierola will choose between AC Milan and crystal Palace between Friday and Saturday when it chooses its next destination.

Sport Mediaset Report, Via Milan NewsThat it is now a straight race between Crystal Palace and AC Milan for the departed Bournemouth manager.

crystal palace vs milan

Milan News relayed the information from the Italian newspaper today. He told that now there are two contenders for the Basque coach.

Having closely watched his success at Bournemouth, AC Milan have placed him at the top of their wish list. Crystal Palace are the other contenders.

They compete in the Europa Conference League final tonight, which will be Oliver Glasner’s last game in charge. They have had their eye on Andoni Ierola for some time but could ‘get serious’ about their efforts to recruit him tomorrow.

According to Claudio Raimondi of Sport Mediaset, the Basque coach will decide between Milan and Crystal Palace between Friday and Saturday. He wants to give the Eagles the opportunity to present his offer and draw comparisons with Milan.

crystal palace offer

This matches Spain’s latest report on Andoni Irola today. Sport Witness covered a report on sport Details of what’s happening to the 43-year-old man.

According to his information, Crystal Palace, Milan and Bayer Leverkusen are currently ‘trying their hardest’ to sign the Bournemouth coach.

They say Crystal Palace have offered Irola several million pounds. He is considering the offer because it is an interesting project and would allow his family to remain in England.

Now the Spaniard is ready to make a decision at the end of the week. It seems he still hasn’t decided what he wants to do after leaving Bournemouth.

And he is prepared to give Crystal Palace every chance to secure his signature as they look to secure a top-class replacement for Oliver Glassner.

crystal PalaceThe decision not to sign Cristante Uche on a permanent basis this summer has left Spanish side Getafe ‘in crisis’.

Sports reports that Getafe The 23-year-old could be forced to sell the player this summer to avoid ‘potential financial and sporting sanctions’.

crystal palace decision

The newspaper reports that the ‘saga’ between Getafe and Cristante Uche is set to enter its second chapter. And this time, the result threatens to become a ‘real headache’ for the Spanish side.

Crystal Palace have announced that they will not exercise their purchase option, Around €20m is set for the Nigerian forward. He joined them on loan last summer, but has barely featured this season.

His return to Getafe is now imminent but it would cause problems at the club. At the beginning of the season he faced huge financial difficulties in his attempts to strengthen his team. This was mainly due to La Liga’s salary cap.

Every move had to be calculated ‘down to the millimetre’ and were dependent on exhaust. Various reports have suggested that Kristantas Uche’s move to Crystal Palace was a part of that. They relied heavily on the €20m they received from that deal to balance the books.

This was a ‘major operation’ and Getafe recorded sales of €20m with LaLiga, despite it being only a substitute. This allowed them to increase their team limit to €51.9 million, allowing them to register several new signings.

Now, with a deal not going through, the salary cap has dropped to €34.8m. There is a shortfall of approximately €17m. This blocked all deals in January and will be a problem this summer as well.

financial disaster

Now they will either have to sell Uche immediately or sell several key players. This is a situation that will affect more than just game strategy.

Not only would they face potential financial penalties, but they could also miss out on Europe. They are currently ranked seventh and are set for European competition next season. But to compete, they will need a ‘financial license’ from UEFA and the RFEF.

To receive these, they need to show ‘financial stability, strict adherence to squad spending limits, and strong financial accounts’.

That won’t happen if the current dispute with La Liga remains unresolved. Thus, there is now fear among the Spanish club ahead of the summer.

What was once seen as an ideal financial solution has now turned into a ticking time bomb. Uche’s imminent return from Crystal Palace threatens to implode the entire club.

Manchester United favorite Andrei Kanchelskis has shared his opinion on youngster Amir Ibragimov’s call-up to the Russia national team.

Sport-Express Report Comments The 18-year-old was today a surprise inclusion in Russia’s squad for upcoming international friendlies after the former winger.

Russia’s surprising call

Sport Witness covered a report last week Having said that, it would be a surprise to see Amir Ibragimov included in the group for the upcoming games against Egypt, Burkina Faso and Trinidad.

It appears that the country is committed to keeping an eye on emerging talent for the future. And Kanchelskis believes it is the right decision for his nation.

“Are we going to the World Cup or the European Championship? We’re not participating in anything, so we might as well watch that,” he told S.E.

“Basically, we can now invite players we’ve been keeping an eye on for a while and watch them. Because once we start playing in all the tournaments, we won’t have time to watch them.

“There’s a lot of talk about Ibragimov, so we’ll see how he is. There’s nothing wrong with it; I think it’s the right decision.”

England eligibility

The question is whether the Manchester United youngster will be denied international options in the future.

The youngster is currently eligible for Russia and England. He was born in Byunask, Republic of Dagestan and holds Russian citizenship. But when he was 11 years old he moved to England and started his career in Sheffield United’s academy.

He joined Manchester United in 2021 and has played for England at U15 and U16 level. So, playing for Russia could block him for the Three Lions.

However, according to championatHe is eligible to play for both countries. They have also contacted lawyer Mikhail Prokopets, who insists that this is the case. According to both, playing friendly matches will not prevent Ibragimov from playing for England in the future.

Even at senior level friendly matches are not considered “Matches in official competitions” According to FIFA terminology.

“This should be distinguished from the theoretical situation where Amir plays for any Russian national team in any official match (Euro, World Cup or qualifying match),” Prokopets said in an interview with Championat correspondent Yegor Kabak.

“In that case, if the player subsequently wishes to play for the England national team, he must apply to FIFA to change his nationality.”

Brock Bowers will not sign a contract extension with the Las Vegas Raiders this year. He can’t. NFL rules say so.

For the Raiders to future-proof their franchise, they will have to wait until after the 2026 season. Until then, the price tag won’t look like it does today. And that can be a problem. or is it?

There are three tight ends sitting ahead of Brock Bowers in line for new deals. Those players are about to have new deals and when the riders are ready to extend or give their studs a new deal it could make a huge difference in a tight market.

Sam LaPorta in Detroit, Tucker Craft in Green Bay, and Kyle Pitts in Atlanta are set to reset a resurgent tight end market in the NFL. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported earlier this month, based on conversations with league officials, that Laporta and Krafth are both in a position to increase their salaries to above $19 million per season. Pitts will hit the open market next offseason and could make an absolute splash if he reaches free agency.

That’s the part that should concern general manager Jon Spytek.

Brock Bowers in a league of his own?

The 23-year-old Bowers is still playing on a four-year, $18.1 million rookie contract signed through 2024. Spotrac lists his average annual value at approximately $4.5 million, which ranks him 32nd among NFL tight ends. He set rookie records with 112 catches and 1,194 receiving yards at age 21, and was named All-Pro and Pro Bowl in his first two seasons.

The current top of the tight end market is San Francisco’s George Kittle at $19.1 million per year, while Arizona’s Trey McBride is essentially flat at $19 million as well. Apart from those two, the situation deteriorates rapidly. It’s that difference that makes Laporta, Craft and Pitts set the standard for Bowers and Spytek.

Bowers may end up in a different conversation entirely.

NFL.com senior researcher Anthony Holzman-Escareno argued last year that Bowers’ next contract would be benchmarked against specific wide receivers, not tight ends. The top 10 wideouts in the league average $32 million per season. Ja’Marr Chase reset that market at $40.3 million per year last season in Cincinnati. Of course, Bowers won’t be getting Chase’s money, but the floor for his extension continues to grow.

Their use is proof that he is moving in that direction. After trading away Davante Adams in 2024 and Jakobi Meyers in 2025, the Raiders failed to add a proven veteran wide receiver in either of the following two offseasons. Bowers became the offense’s top option by default. New head coach Clint Kubiak, who spent last season leading the offense in Seattle, is expected to be relied upon even more.

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Raiders continue to rely on Bowers as key to offense

Brock Bowers missed five games due to a PCL injury in the first week of the 2025 season and returned in Week 9 against Jacksonville, catching 12 passes for 123 yards and three touchdowns, then played in 11 more games before going on injured reserve in late December. The final line: 64 receptions, 680 yards, seven scores. Pro Bowl number two was locked in and his value to the franchise was cemented.

There’s no doubt that GM Jon Spytek will spend to keep his guys. The second-year general manager signed defensive end Max Crosby to a three-year, $106.5 million extension through 2025, the richest non-quarterback contract in franchise history. They gave Meyers wide receiver money last summer and traded him in return. The pattern is becoming clear: pay the homegrown stars, and don’t move the rest.

Cap space is not the issue here. Over the Cap projects the Raiders will make $207.5 million in 2028, 13th-most in the league. This covers the first year of any Bowers deal with plenty of room left.

The point is the order in which things happen.

Every tight end who signs before Bowers raises his ceiling and costs Spytek and the Raiders. In Detroit, Laporta will likely end up this summer. Could be in craft training camp. Pitts is expected to hit the open market next spring. Each of those numbers becomes the new comp and will set the standard for how much Bowers will cost the Raiders. By the time the spytech picks up the phone, the negotiations and costs will have escalated.

Bowers gets a base salary of $1.07 million and a roster bonus of $1.36 million in 2026, just under the cap hit of $4.95 million.

Las Vegas opens the season on September 13 against Miami at Allegiant Stadium.

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liverpoolInterest in RB Leipzig star Yann Diomande has been a frequent topic of discussion this year.

In January, the winger expressed his desire to join the Reds and encouraged them to contact him.

That time, He said: : “I want to play for Liverpool. I’m a big Liverpool fan. My dad dreams of seeing me play at Anfield!”

on 13th April the 19 year old said He is pleased with the multiple reports of interest from the Reds and other clubs.

Later that month, Sport Witness Covered claims from Germany About Liverpool meeting his agent.

The Ivory Coast international scored 13 goals and provided 10 assists in 36 matches in his first season at Leipzig. His impressive performances have already attracted the interest of top clubs across Europe.

Liverpool and others shocked

football transfers The Premier League side are reportedly seriously considering signing him, along with Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.

RB Leipzig are demanding €100m for Yann Diomande, while also working on renewing his contract.

The attacker has given a fresh interview to Kicker and the FT has released his comments.

When asked if he would stay at Leipzig next season, he said: “Yes.”

There is no release clause in his contract, which expires in 2030, making it more challenging for those wanting him.

Although the player has ruled out a move out in the upcoming window, his dream of a move to a bigger club in the future remains intact.

“I am under contract at Leipzig and I enjoy playing here. But after that, no one knows what will happen. Everyone has ambitions, including me. My dream is to play at the highest level.” Diomande explained.

Our opinion: Liverpool need to look for alternatives

Mohamed Salah has already confirmed his decision to leave Anfield after this season and the Reds need to sign his replacement.

Yann Diomande has been the main contender, but his latest comments rule out a summer transfer.

Therefore, Liverpool will have to look for other options to replace the outgoing Salah. they have TSG Hoffenheim star Bazoumana Toure In their target list.

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.

celtic Frosinone were set to sign Fares Ghedjemis in January. Neither move ever worked but the player has no regrets about his decision.

sports witness Covered how the Hoops were initially surprised about the offer. This was largely in line with the winger’s valuation, but the player rejected the move, as he was keen to stay.

Frosinone has confirmed its return to Serie A. This is no small part of Gedzemis’ important contribution, as he has scored 15 times in Serie B. In 2026 alone, he has scored nine times, and provided two assists.

The player has now opened up about what happened when Celtic came for him.

Gedzemis goes public

The Algerian winger spoke at Frosinone’s celebration ceremony yesterday and was asked specifically about his decision to stay.

He explained that the atmosphere at Frosinone forced him to reject Celtic.

The attacker said- via Ciociariaoggi: : “Absolutely. That’s why I didn’t go over the summer. I could have gone, but I felt an energy that made me want to stay. And I’m happy with my choice.

“I’m proud and happy. We worked very hard, and I’m really happy to bring Frosinone back to where the club should be: in Italy’s top flight.”

The Algeria international was also asked about his plans for the World Cup.

he replied: “Yeah, hopefully. There are so many people, so much competition. I hope I’m ready for it. It would definitely be great to play in the World Cup.”

With Wolves and Norwich City linked with a move, Gedzemis hinted at his future.

“Let’s see. Right now I just want to enjoy the season we’ve had. Then, when the time comes, I’ll also think about the transfer market.”

All celtic hopes are destroyed

There have been suggestions that Gedzemis is now interested in a move to the Premier League. Which is why Wolves or Norwich City might not appeal to him, with the Midlands club now in the Championship.

This stance should also rule out a move towards Celtic.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin spent some time in DC after the season ended. However, the 40-year-old is officially heading back to his native Russia for the summer.

Ovechkin recently completed his 21st season with the Capitals. Now, he will look to make a decision on his future as he becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer.

According to Russian news outlet TASS, Ovechkin and his family are scheduled to arrive in Moscow, Russia on Wednesday. The 40-year-old’s wife, Nastya Ovechkina, posted a photo on Instagram of their two sons sitting on top of the luggage.

At media breakdown day, Ovechkin said he was “pretty sure” he had not played his final NHL game. However, their decision will depend on health and family circumstances. The Great 8’s sons, Sergei and Ilya, want him to play another year.

“I tell them, ‘We’ll see.’ They’re excited,” Ovechkin said. “They want me to come back because they love the city, and they love the team, and they love the guys.”

More importantly, Ovechkin hopes the Capitals will compete for another Stanley Cup by his return.

“That’s probably the biggest thing,” Ovechkin said. “Otherwise, if you take different scenarios, like family-wise, health-wise, but also team-wise, that’s the most important thing for me.”

Ovechkin finished the 2025–26 season with 64 points (32 goals, 32 assists) while appearing in all 82 games for the Capitals. Meanwhile, the team missed the playoffs for just the fifth time during The Great 8’s tenure in DC.

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David de Gea has experienced a rebirth of sorts after leaving Manchester United. His future at Fiorentina is under threat and is attracting a lot of attention in Italy.

earlier this year, sports witness Covered the Spaniard’s comments about an Old Trafford exit. He described the break year in his career as something that changed him, helping him change his career to Florence.

He has been a regular player for two seasons and has seen ups and downs during this period.

De Gea’s current deal expires in 2028 but there are suggestions he could leave in the summer. Now it seems that only Manchester United can snatch him.

Player may wish to withdraw

Journalist Luca Calamai spoke to Caffè Nero Bolante, addressing some of the hot topics in the Florence club.

He spoke openly about De Gea’s future and suggested he was keen to stay at Fiorentina. But only a call from Manchester United would prompt him to leave in the summer.

The Italian said- via florenceviola: : “I feel like Fiorentina is a big question mark no matter which way you look at it.

“A few days ago, also thanks to the news given by Niccolo Ceccarini, we were convinced that at least with De Gea, for example, everything was decided because the player has clearly and unequivocally expressed his desire to stay in Florence, leaving only a glimpse of a return to Manchester United.”

The journalist explained that not long ago, De Gea’s future at La Viola seemed certain. But now things are not the same, Juventus is moving forward.

“Will De Gea stay? It seemed certain, but today in Turin rumors are resurfacing that De Gea is among the candidates for the Bianconeri jersey.

“There are also talks of contacts between Fiorentina and Juventus on this front, so the question is: does De Gea want to stay, but does Fiorentina want to keep him, or do they want to invest permanently in young Martinelli and save the big salary?”

In short, it seems as if everything will fall to the Spaniard. He has a long-term contract and there is no real reason for him to leave, unless a bigger club calls for him or Manchester United makes a surprise move.

no possibility of return

The future of Altay Bayindir is in doubt. His exit may leave Manchester United looking for a back-up but it is unlikely De Gea will accept that role. At Fiorentina he would get more regular first-team football.

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.

Tottenham Hotspur are still leaning towards signing Joao Palinha permanently from Bayern Munich. However, Sporting is already keeping a close eye on how the situation changes.

The midfielder has been one of Spurs’ most important players this season. Palhinha has made 30 Premier League appearances, scoring four goals and adding two assists while playing over 2,200 league minutes.

These numbers help explain why Roberto De Zerbi has relied on him so much in midfield.

The Tottenham manager has also publicly praised the Portugal international during the season. De Zerbi even said that Spurs should sign “more players like him”. This naturally reinforced the feeling that the club is leaning towards activating a permanent deal with Bayern Munich. even discount is being discussed.

But the situation could become even more complicated if Tottenham are relegated from the Premier League. Spurs remain languishing near the bottom of the table. Joining the Championship would completely change the club’s financial picture and summer plans.

So while there is still no definitive outcome, there is blood in the water.

Sporting is keeping a close eye on the situation

According to, that uncertainty is now attracting Sporting’s attention to ball. The Portuguese newspaper reports that the Lisbon side is closely monitoring Palhinha’s situation. They are preparing to make major changes to the midfield ahead of next season.

Morten Hjulmand Expected to leave Alvalade this summer. During this time, hidemasa morita He is close to a move to Leeds United after his contract expires. In that rebuilding scenario, Palahinha remains a key target internally.

The 30-year-old came through the Sporting academy before joining Fulham in 2022 for €21m (£18m). Bayern Munich signed him until 2024 before loaning him to Tottenham.

One Bola says Bayern is open to another exit. Reports put the asking price around €30 million (£25.8 million), although Sporting believe a loan would be far more realistic financially.

Players still strongly associated with sporting

The Portuguese newspaper says Palhinha would prefer Sporting if several clubs offered similar terms.

A return to Portugal reportedly appeals for family reasons, while Sporting apparently has a strong emotional advantage due to his history at the club.

There is also another important information. A Bola claims that Palhinha will even reduce his salary demands to help him get back into Alvalade.

For now, Tottenham are still in the best position to keep him permanently. However, the lack of a final decision – coupled with Spurs’ uncertain league position – is leaving the door open for Sporting to dream.

chelsea It has now been revealed that Moises Caicedo will not miss Ecuador’s opening World Cup match. The latest information from South America suggests that FIFA has effectively lifted the midfielder’s suspension.

The Ecuador international was expected to sit out his country’s first match of the tournament. This was after disciplinary trouble during CONMEBOL qualifiers.

Caicedo was sent off against Argentina after receiving a second yellow card early in the second half. This was widely understood to have led to an automatic one-match suspension for Ecuador’s opening World Cup match against Ivory Coast.

This meant Ecuador had little chance of overturning the sentence. Despite examples of FIFA softening sanctions in other cases, their chances were slim.

Instead, the expectation was that Caicedo would only be available again for the matches against Curaçao. Additionally, he will be available against Germany later in the group stage.

Big update from South America

However, now, journalists cesar louis merlo A major twist has been reported. He confirmed that FIFA has announced an apology and that Moises Caicedo has not been suspended for the start of the World Cup.

According to the journalist, Benfica defender Nicolas Otamendi and Qatar international Tarek Salman also benefited from the same decision.

This marked a significant change in Ecuador’s plans and removed what would have been a major absence in the opening match.

Chelsea got a timely boost

The news will also be welcomed at Chelsea, especially given Caicedo’s increasing importance at Stamford Bridge. This World Cup is also coming at an important moment in his career.

we followed the conversation Chelsea moved quickly to secure the long-term future of the Ecuador international earlier this year.

Then in mid-April, Caicedo signed a new seven-year contract running until 2033, underscoring both his importance to the project and the club’s desire to protect itself from increasing outside interest.

The deal also reflects his rise in the team hierarchy after becoming one of Chelsea’s standout performers this season. Furthermore, a strong World Cup will only further strengthen Caicedo’s reputation.

For that reason alone, Chelsea will be relieved that he is now expected to be involved from the start of the tournament.

Manu Kone’s future at AS Roma is becoming uncertain Newcastle United’s The move may depend on a few key factors.

The Frenchman has become one of the Italian club’s best players over the past few seasons. He has become synonymous with his ability to overcome press and move the ball into advanced areas.

This has made him very important to Gian Piero Gasperini, whose system relies on man-marking and players like Kone have a very special role. He has played 35 times in all competitions this season and scored five goals during this period.

sports witness Newcastle United have covered interest in the midfielder, who was chased by Inter Milan last summer.

Details are now emerging about Kone and how Newcastle United could potentially land him.

Roma Director Anarchy

messenger Look at a potential sale from Roma for FFP reasons and they describe Kone as a prime candidate for departure.

He is seen as one of the ‘players on display’ at the Giallorossi. He is seen as an ‘excellent option’ whose exit would help Roma from a financial perspective.

Newcastle United, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan are keen. The Nerazzurri in particular are looking to make a fresh approach and defeat the Magpies. But Roma are in a bit of trouble off the field at the moment.

The future of sporting director Ricky Massara is uncertain, with adviser Claudio Ranieri having left two weeks ago. Massara’s replacement has not yet been found and this will determine Kone’s sales.

Gasperini is going to hold an important meeting with the ownership regarding this. He knows that the appointment of the director will decide the future of many players including Cone. The Italian would ideally not like to lose the French but financial reasons will weigh on him.

Our opinion: Who will add value to the midfield

Newcastle United themselves could lose at least one midfielder in the summer. Sandro Tonali is popular in many clubs and so is Bruno Guimarães.

Manu Kone’s profile makes him suitable for the Premier League, as he can play deep in midfield or as a number eight.

Anything around €45 million could really be a bargain for the France international. Kon is only 24 years old, he has huge European experience, he has also played for France more than ten times. He is a proven midfielder who could truly become one of the best in Europe – if fitness allows.

If everything goes right, this could be one of the best transfers of the summer.

The Montreal Canadiens (3-3) face the Tampa Bay Lightning (3-3) in Game 7 on Sunday, with puck drop scheduled for 6 p.m. ET.

As has been the case throughout the series, the teams faced off in Game 6, with the Lightning emerging victorious 1–0 in overtime. This was the fifth game to require extra time, which shows how difficult the goal was to achieve.

In fact, Montreal’s best forwards Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkowski have yet to score a goal at 5v5 against the Lightning, which is one of the biggest problems facing the Habs in the final game of the series.

Simply put, the Canadiens need their star players to shine in Game 7.

The good news for head coach Martin St-Louis is that he is able to rely on his depth with players like Alex Texier, Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook to provide much-needed secondary and tertiary offense.

It’s also worth noting that veteran Brendan Gallagher has done great things from an underlying numbers standpoint, despite his lack of ice time. While Gallagher was on the ice, the Canadiens controlled over 70 percent of the shots, the best result among all skaters.

“It’s not going to be an easy game to watch,” says Brendan Gallagher.
He is ready for Game 7 and excited to play.

– Eric Engels (@EricEngels) 3 May 2026

Possible Lineup Changes

It remains to be seen whether veteran Noah Dobson will be in uniform for the Canadiens, although his presence would be a significant boon for a team that has had difficulty defending the Lightning from the crowd.

Tampa Bay held a 22–7 advantage in high-danger opportunities during Game 6, erasing much of Montreal’s series lead in the process.

At the very least, with Dobson in the mix, rookie netminder Jacob Dobbs should be exposed to less of a weird man rush.

As of 11:20 a.m. ET, Dobson is considered a game-time decision.

Noah Dobson is warming up, and St. Louis is confident he’ll give the Canadiens what they need if he can play.
game time decisions

– Eric Engels (@EricEngels) 3 May 2026

Montreal Canadiens Projected Lineup

Cole Coffield – Nick Suzuki – Juraj Slafkowski

Alexandre Texier – Kirby Dach – Zachary Bolduc

Ivan Demidov – Philippe Danault – Josh Anderson

Alex Newhook – Jake Evans – Brendan Gallagher

Mike Matheson – Alexander Carrier

Caden Guhle – Lane Hutson

Jaden Struble – Arbor Zekaj

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Tampa Bay Lightning Projected Lineup

Brandon Hagel – Brayden Point – Nikita Kucherov

Yanni Gourde – Anthony Cirelli – Jake Guentzel

Gage Goncalves – Dominic James – Oliver Bjorkstrand

Zemgus Girgenson – Connor Geecki – Corey Perry

JJ Moser – Darren Raddish

Ryan McDonagh – Eric Cernak

Max Crozier – Emil Lilleberg

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Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday, May 3, 2026, will be broadcast on CBC, Sportsnet and TVA Sports. A quick recap with highlights will be available on SportsNote once the final whistle blows.

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Tyler Reddick has been the best driver in NASCAR this season, becoming the first driver since Dale Earnhardt three decades ago to win five of the first nine races on the schedule. This all comes at the perfect time as the driver of the No. 45 car is in a contract year.

Appearing on Fox Sports this Sunday, Reddick revealed on the broadcast that he has signed a contract extension to remain with 23XI Racing through the 2027 season.

• tyler reddick stats: 5 wins, 6 top-five finishes, 7 top-10 finishes, 6.1 average starting position, 5.0 average finishing position in nine races

This shouldn’t be much of a surprise. 23XI co-owner Denny Hamlin said on his podcast in March that an extension with Redick would be done “soon.” The reports emerged after a few weeks of changes. This came a month after NASCAR insider Jordan Bianchi said there were expectations around the garage that a deal would be signed during the season.

It’s already been a memorable year for Redick. In February, he became the first driver in 23XI history to win the Daytona 500. He got it off to a historic start, becoming the first Cup Series driver to win the first three races of the season.

Along the way, Reddick broke 23XI’s previous single-season record for wins. He is also a favorite to win the regular season points championship, which would be his second title in the last three seasons.

It has been a remarkable turnaround after a challenging 2025 season. He failed to win a race last year and was eliminated at the Round of 12, just a year after reaching Championship 4. All this happened at a time when he and his wife’s newborn baby were hospitalized due to a chest tumor that had affected his heart. Fast forward to 2026, his son is better and Redick has now signed a long-term deal with 23XI.

Although terms of the deal were not disclosed, reports last week indicated that the new contract will make Reddick one of the highest-paid drivers in NASCAR. 23XI Racing’s future also appears to be in jeopardy from contract extensions, with Reddick driving the No. 45 car, Bubba Wallace driving the No. 23 and top prospect Corey Heim expected to replace Riley Herbst in the No. 35 car next season.

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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.

Jhon Arias has been praised for digging ditches wolverhampton wanderers In the January transfer window and returning to Brazil.

Journalist Cesar Augusto Londoño offered the praise today after Wolves were officially relegated from the Premier League on Monday.

Wolves trouble for Arias

Jhon Arias joined Wolves on a €17m deal from Fluminense last summer after earning a growing reputation at the Brazilian club.

During his tenure he reached 47 goals and 55 assists in 230 games for Fluminense, but failed to get anywhere near this during his short stint at Molineux.

Instead, he would only manage two goals and one assist in 26 games for Wolves this season. Only one of these goals came in the Premier League, in a 3–0 win over West Ham in early January.

By the end of that month, he returned to Brazil in a €25 million deal with Palmeiras. And Londoño is now attempting to rewrite its failure as a wise, long-term option.

“John Arias headed to the Premier League with hope, but he arrived at a struggling club that ultimately confirmed his demotion,” He wrote on X.

“It was hard to perform. Luckily, Palmeiras stepped up and saved him just before the World Cup, it was a crucial moment. He has regained his form and will be in top shape. A great decision.”

reality says something else

However, the reality is very different from how Londono presents it. Although he praises the decision, the truth is that it was the only decision available to Jhon Arias.

It would not be an exaggeration to say that he was a flop at Wolves. While they were struggling, he had the opportunity to establish himself as the star man, the key performer, when Wolves needed it most.

Instead, he simply faded into the background and made little or no impact. Now he has gone back to Brazil, where he feels most comfortable. But Wolves fans are unlikely to accept any revisionism from the likes of Londono, now that he is performing again.

Marseille, Real Betis and Getafe ready to sign evertonAdam Aznu in summer.

The Premier League team signed the left-back from Bayern Munich in July 2025 and he has struggled this season.

He has yet to appear for Everton in the league as David Moyes has largely left him on the bench, not including him in the squad on a few occasions.

The 19-year-old had to wait until January to make his Toffees debut. This resulted in their FA Cup defeat to Sunderland, and remains his only appearance for the Merseyside club to date.

Last October, Sports Witness broadcast news He seriously considered leaving Everton in the winter market.

The Everton man has no shortage of fans

Adam Aznu is going through a tough time at Everton, but that hasn’t stopped clubs from showing interest in him.

is according to Africa FootWho report the fullback’s profile appeals to Marseille, Real Betis and Getafe. Of these three, the Ligue 1 side is the ‘most consistent favourite’.

Marseille believe he can revive his career in France, while the La Liga pair are keeping a close eye. He has experience playing in Spain from his loan spell at Real Valladolid in 2025.

Spain-born Morocco international’s situation at Everton ‘opens the door’ to a summer transfer. David Moyes’ decision not to hand him minutes may encourage his supporters to submit a concrete proposal in the coming weeks.

Aznu desires to receive regular playing time next season and has interested parties. His priorities and Everton’s stance on sanctioning a move after this season are not yet clear.

Contract, price and agent information

The Moroccan will have three years remaining on his contract after this season. According to its value transfer market€7m and remains unchanged since his transfer to Everton.

Spanish agency Footfell ISM, headed by agent Alejandro Caamaño, is representing Adam Aznu.

leeds unitedMatteo Joseph has suffered an injury during training with RCD Mallorca.

The Premier League let him join the La Liga team on a season-long loan deal in August 2025.

Last week, the Leeds United-owned player suffered a knee injury while training with the Spanish club.

Five days ago, Khel Sakshi Covered claims from Spain Initial test results indicate a serious concussion that forces him to miss the remainder of this season.

Mallorca then confirmed that he had suffered knee ligament damage and also the blow left him ‘very upset’. Since he has been on loan, the Spanish club have discussed the next step with Daniel Farque’s team.

Leeds United medical staff have been contacted

Moved to RCD Mallorca xWhat was previously known as Twitter to confirm that Matteo Joseph will ‘undergo surgery on his left knee’ in Barcelona on Tuesday.

sports world Relay this and provide some insight into how the La Liga side reached this conclusion.

Since he is owned by the Whites, the decision must be taken in consultation with the English club’s medical staff.

Mallorca have contacted Leeds United doctors to ‘determine the best course of action’ to treat the 22-year-old’s injury. Both clubs agreed that it was best for him to go under the knife.

last minute Also cover the Leeds United man undergoing surgery at Barcelona on Tuesday and what it means for the Spanish club.

Mallorca are 15th in the table, two points above 18th-place Elche. His manager, Martin Demichelis, would not be able to rely on the 22-year-old for the remainder of the season.

The Spaniard will be out of action for a long period of time, meaning he may not extend his loan stay beyond this season. In short, ligament damage to his left knee complicates the attacker’s future.

Contracts, prices and statistics

Matteo Joseph has played 1,716 minutes in 30 matches for Mallorca, scoring two goals and providing four assists.

After this season, he has two years remaining on his contract at Elland Road and his value transfer marketIs €3.5m.

The attacker will undergo surgery today and then begin the long road to recovery. This would rule out a possible move in the summer.

The Montreal Canadiens were expected to sign top prospect Michael Hayes over the weekend, now that their team is out of the NCAA Frozen Four.

The University of Michigan was upset by the University of Denver in the semifinals, losing a 4–3 decision in double overtime. Hayes was sparingly used, as he was dealing with an injury that caused him to miss the previous elimination game.

However, according to reports, Hayes will return to the NCAA to play his junior season, which means he will not join the Montreal Canadiens until the end of the 2026–27 season. This development is quite surprising, given that most insiders assumed a deal was imminent, and yet, beyond the disappointment of failing to add a high-end prospect to the mix, the decision makes sense when evaluating all angles.

seeing the forest for the trees

While Hayes represents the team’s best hopes to ultimately fill the No. 2 center spot internally, it is questionable whether he will be able to provide an immediate impact when making the jump from amateur to professional hockey, which is one of the biggest challenges any young player will face early in his career.

By staying in the NCAA for an additional season, not only would Hayes have another chance to win a national championship, thus erasing the bad taste left in his mouth by his recent elimination, it would also allow him to fine-tune some aspects of his skill set that are not considered ready for the NHL, including his defensive positioning.

He will still be considered Montreal’s top prospect after the season ends, and it is highly unlikely he will want to waive his rights, and sign with another NHL club. More likely, once he signs his entry-level contract, the Canadiens will get a polished player who is fresh off a dominant season as one of the best athletes in the NCAA.

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The New York Islanders shocked the hockey world by hiring Patrick Roy in January 2024. So it’s no surprise that Roy’s departure from Long Island would be equally surprising.

General manager Matthew Darche spoke openly about his decision to fire Roy with four games left and hire Pete DeBoer to try to salvage the rapidly ending season.

“I felt it was time to move the group forward,” Darche said. “Now is the time to make change.”

The Islanders (42-31-5) have lost four consecutive games in regulation, still trail the Philadelphia Flyers by just one point for the No. 3 spot in the Metropolitan Division with four games remaining. New York is also just one point behind the Ottawa Senators for the East’s second wild card.

But hockey analytics site Manipuk gives the Islanders only a 29.6% chance of reaching the Stanley Cup playoffs. That’s because both Ottawa and Philadelphia have a game in hand.

Roy went 97-78-22 in three years for the Islanders.

Matthew Darche thinks Islanders’ season is ‘slipping away’

The Islanders have only seven regulation wins in their last 24 games. They have lost nine points in the standings to the Flyers since the Olympic break.

They have 20 goals in a four-game losing streak, including eight goals in a home match against the Pittsburgh Penguins on March 30. The Flyers outshot the Islanders 12-2 in the first round in a devastating 4-1 loss at UBS Arena on Friday.

But Darche decided to make a move based on New York’s recent struggles.

“It’s never just a moment,” Darche said. “I just felt a little bit in this moment, and last time here, that we were slipping a little bit here, and it’s not just about this year.

“Moving on, I felt [replacing the coach] Put us in a better position and a better opportunity to win those games, get to the playoffs and move on.

Darche acknowledged that Ilya Sorokin’s recent struggles had a role in Roy’s firing. Sorokin has a .909 save% and 19.09 goals saved – above average in all situations, but over the last four games he has a .852 save% and a minus-3.60 GSAA.

“I felt it last time here, where we weren’t as fast, we didn’t escape it as well as we used to,” Darche said. “Let’s face it, we accomplished some things during the year where our goaltender excelled.”

Mathieu Darche hired Peter DeBoer because he’s ‘a very structured coach’

DeBoer has a reputation for struggling to develop young players, and he was let go by the Dallas Stars after publicly criticizing franchise goaltender Jake Oettinger following a loss in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals to the Edmonton Oilers last May.

But that was DeBoer’s third consecutive WCF appearance for Dallas, and he’s eager to find quick success at the places where he coaches. He led the New Jersey Devils (2011–12) and San Jose Sharks (2015–16) to the Stanley Cup Finals in Year 1 in both stops, and took the Vegas Golden Knights (2019–20) and Dallas Stars (2022–23) to the Western Conference Finals in his first season coaching.

“Guys like Pete DeBoer don’t last very long in the market,” Darche said. “He’s been to five of the last six conference finals. Wherever he’s gone, he’s had success. He’s a very structured coach.”

The last piece may be the most important for the Islanders, as they are reeling on their current skid defensively. Sorokin has faced the most danger shots (151) since the Olympic break, an average of 8.88 per game.

Darche said that when the decision was made to replace Roy, he had only DeBoer in mind. He came to this conclusion after watching the Isles lose 40–16 in a 4–3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

“It’s like grabbing the No. 1 free agent on the market,” Darche said. “Pete is an excellent coach. … His success speaks volumes for itself.”

Islanders GM believes they still have time to make playoffs

The schedule is currently against the Islanders. He has played the most games in the East and will be inactive until hosting the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday.

But the teams around him have helped. Going 3-7 over a 10-game span, and failing to pick up a single point in four games, would have been a death sentence in years past. But Ottawa (2-3-1), Columbus (1-6-1) and Detroit (4-8-1) are also struggling.

Additionally, the schedule also motivated Darche to act when she did.

“We have three days to practice before the first game [with DeBoer]”Darché said.

Darche spoke directly to the team and members of the Isles leadership group on Sunday. He felt energized by this step.

“Everyone is excited,” Darache said. “They know what work needs to be done this year and what needs to be done next.”

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Deontay Wilder won by split decision over Dereck Chisora ​​at The O2 Arena on April 4, 2026. The judges scored the 12-round heavyweight bout 115–111 and 115–113 for Wilder, while one judge scored it 115–112 for Chisora.

The fight included heavy exchanges and a knockdown in the eighth round, when Wilder dropped Chisora ​​with a clean combination. After the bout, Wilder said he withdrew during the latter rounds after seeing signs of damage on his opponent. His comments after the fight immediately became a topic of discussion, including a reference to how the final round played out.

Deontay Wilder explains decision to take pressure off

Wilder said in an interview that he noticed the swelling and changes seen in Chisora ​​during the fight and adjusted his approach.

“I was telling him in the ring because I saw his eyes get puffy and his temples start to droop a little bit. I said, ‘Brother, you’ve got to live for your kids. I don’t want to hurt you anymore.’ I started enjoying there because I saw that my brother was starting to get hurt.”

He said he decided not to press for a stop after seeing those signs.

“I took care of Derek tonight. I didn’t want to stress him too much as I looked at his temple. Veins were starting to pop out of his head. I wanted him to live for his kids. It’s time for us to take care of each other.”

The comments marked a change from Wilder’s previous career image, which focused on knockout power and aggressive finishes.

Dereck Chisora ​​absorbs punishment, hints at retirement

Chisora ​​remained active throughout the fight despite taking heavy shots. He recovered after being knocked down in the eighth round and continued to advance until the final bell.

After the fight, Chisora ​​spoke about his position and future in the sport. He said he was feeling tired and suggested he was nearing the end of his career.

The British heavyweight has faced many top fighters over the years and recently entered the bout on a winning streak. This loss adds another result to a long career that has included several high-profile fights.

Fight results and reactions follow the final bell

Wilder’s victory improved his record and kept him active in the heavyweight division. During the fight, he threw cleaner, more effective punches, while Chisora ​​relied on pressure and volume.

After the bout, Wilder also approached Anthony Joshua at ringside and called for a future fight.

“Let’s do this,” Wilder said.

Wilder’s comments about stopping the fight prompted strong reactions from fans and observers. Some focused on the sportsmanship shown in the latter rounds, while others discussed the scoring and overall performance.

The result has returned Wilder to the list of greats as he continues his career.

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Brighton and Hove Albion are once again working on the development path of Facundo Buonanot, with the midfielder – who is now at Leeds United and struggling – continuing to move between clubs as he builds experience in English football.

The 21-year-old moved to Leeds United in January after a brief spell back at Brighton from Chelsea. That sequence alone shows how the Seagals are handling him – carefully, but without assigning him a definite role yet.

His transfer to Chelsea last summer came somewhat unexpectedly. “When a big club like Chelsea comes, you can’t say no.”, He later revealed. But despite taking steps forward, he struggled to establish himself.

In the Premier League, he played only 45 minutes, with the majority of his involvements coming in cup competitions. There too, his influence remained limited, ending with only minor contributions.

The lack of rhythm has led them to their current position. Since arriving at Leeds United, Buonote has made only a handful of appearances and has yet to register a goal or assist. Once again, he finds himself adapting to a new environment rather than continuing to perform.

This stop-start trajectory is at odds with Brighton’s usual development model and raises questions about when, or where, he will eventually settle into a defined role.

South American interest emerges

Facundo Buonote’s next step is now being discussed outside England also.

River Plate is preparing itself for a move by manager Eduardo Coudet. Argentina’s coach knows the player and has already put his name forward internally, recognizing him as a creative option who can influence matches.

According to local journalist Mauro PalaciosI am speaking shredded tvThe interest is already pretty solid.

“River is going to enter the next transfer window for Facundo Buonote. He is 21 years old, and Coudet knows him. He belongs to an English club – Brighton”He said.

Coudet actually worked with him during his youth academy days at Rosario Central. And the reason behind that push was also explained, with a clear focus on her profile.

“He’s an attacking midfielder, a different kind of player. He’s a player who has goals, a guy who can win you games.”

There is also a deadline in mind, even if talks do not move forward immediately this summer.

“If it’s not in the middle of the year, he’s the player the Coudettes are waiting for at the end of the year.”

brighton remain in control

Facundo Buonanotte remains tied to Brighton until 2030, putting the Premier League club in a strong position.

They initially paid €6m (£5.2m) to sign him from Rosario Central in 2023, and his value has increased through consistent performances in England. Although their numbers are not explosive, they show progress and adaptability to multiple environments.

Given Brighton’s track record, another loan is more likely than a permanent sale at this stage. The club focuses on maximizing development before making definitive decisions on a player’s long-term role or transfer price.

Given how his spell at Leeds United has gone so far, Elland Road does not look to be a permanent home for Buonanotte.

River Plate’s interest adds a new layer to the situation, especially given Buonanot’s Argentine background. Nevertheless, any move will depend on Brighton’s wider strategy.

For now, the focus remains on leads and finishing the season strongly. What happens next will be decided on the south coast.

Portsmouth’s decision on Gustavo Caballero is gradually becoming more complicated. The winger’s position is now shaped by club performances, international recognition and rising market expectations.

The 24-year-old joined Portsmouth on loan from Santos earlier this season. The deal already included a clear path to a permanent transfer.

As explained in detail earlierIf Caballero reaches a set number of league appearances, the Championship side can trigger a buyout clause.

That position is considered achievable, and the structure gives Portsmouth some control. If activated, the clause would pay them approximately £4.25 million (€5 million) for 80% of the player’s rights. The remaining percentage is kept elsewhere.

Since arriving in England, Caballero has begun to settle in. He has made 10 Championship appearances, scoring once against Millwall – and is increasingly being used on the left wing. His minutes have increased continuously. This reflects the confidence of the coaching staff as he adapts to the physical demands of the league.

Off the pitch, the winger has also spoken positively about his debut. In a recent interview with Paraguayan radioHe described English football as intense and competitive, while emphasizing his focus on earning minutes and adapting tactically.

That progress has not gone unnoticed internationally. Paraguay manager Gustavo Alfaro Caballero has already been highlighted As a player on their radar, his development since leaving Santos was praised and his renewed consistency in England was pointed to as a major factor.

World Cup factor puts pressure on decision

The situation with Gustavo Caballero is now taking on another layer. This could have a direct impact on the long-term plans of Portsmouth.

according to Latest reports in BrazilSantos is actively monitoring its development with a view to future sales. The expectation internally is that the value of the Caballero may increase in the coming months. This is especially true due to his increasing involvement with the Paraguay national team.

He was recently called up and featured briefly in a friendly, and there is belief that he could be part of the squad for the 2026 World Cup. This prospect represents a clear market dynamic.

Santos is not planning to reinstate the player to their team. Instead, they are presenting him as a potential sale, hoping that international performances – coupled with his time in England – will increase his value ahead of the next transfer window.

What does this mean for Portsmouth

Gustavo Caballero’s trajectory puts Portsmouth in a favorable but time-sensitive position.

The current agreement gives them a set price and a controllable trigger through appearances. However, external factors are now forming around the player. Increased visibility with Paraguay and the prospect of a World Cup could push his valuation above the current trend.

For Portsmouth, this creates an obvious incentive. Securing a player ahead of that potential growth would represent a controlled investment in a growing asset. He is already adapting to the Championship.

Additionally, the club would like more evidence on the pitch. Caballero is still early in its optimization, and although the signs are positive, sustainability will likely determine whether the segment is active or not.

Therefore, the coming weeks will bring additional load. Each appearance not only brings him closer to the trigger point, but also increases the possibility that Portsmouth may need to take action before the wider market.

Golf legend Tiger Woods said Tuesday he is taking some time off from the game to get treatment and focus on his health after being arrested on DUI charges in Florida last week.

The 50-year-old man was arrested Friday afternoon after a rollover accident near his home on Jupiter Island.

According to the arrest affidavit, Woods attempted to pass a truck, striking the vehicle and flipping his Range Rover onto its side. No one was seriously injured in the incident.

Deputies observed signs of weakness while seated in the back of an air-conditioned vehicle, including bloodshot eyes, dilated pupils and excessive sweating.

Woods was charged with driving under the influence with damage to property and refusing a lawful test. A search found hydrocodone pills in his pocket, although a breathalyzer test showed he had no alcohol in his system.

He was booked into the Martin County Jail and later released on bond.

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– Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) 31 March 2026

Tiger Woods stepping away from golf to focus on health

On Tuesday, Woods entered a not guilty plea in court. A few hours later, he released a statement on social media addressing the situation.

“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation in which I find myself today,” he wrote. “I am taking some time away to receive treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery.”

Woods added:

“I am committed to taking the time needed to return to a healthier, stronger and more centered place personally and professionally. I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones, and myself at this time.”

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Thank God he’s at least taking some time to consider the implications of what’s happened here. Woods now has an extensive history of driving accidents, many of which involved prescription drugs.

He really needs to get it together. Not only for him, but also for his new girlfriend Vanessa Trump and their children.

The announcement and this latest accident come as Woods is recovering from multiple back surgeries and considering competing in upcoming events, including the Masters.

Further details about the timeline of his absence were not immediately available.

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has suggested that the 15-time major champion spend some time in prison to make him realize the reality of his situation.N. He rightly points out that it is not just about the safety of the tiger.

“When you drive while impaired, you’re not just putting yourself at risk. You’re putting someone else on the road, innocent people (at risk),” Portnoy said. “You really can’t take this lightly. I have no sympathy for that guy.”

“I don’t know anybody who’s ever flipped a car. This guy flips a car every two weeks! So, you know what? Put him behind bars, put him in jail for a while, and wake him up.”

Woods’ case is pending in Martin County Court.

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Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has opened up about the moment he was sacked by Everton and the surprising emotion behind it.

In a new conversation with Agent Rob JohnsonThe Netherlands boss reflected on his short but eventful tenure at Goodison Park, revealing he had tears in his eyes when chairman Bill Kenwright broke the news.

“They called me King Koeman”

Ronald Koeman arrived at Everton in 2016 after impressive performances at Southampton, with Everton making big plans under Farhad Moshiri.

His first season was successful as he led Everton to seventh place, securing qualification for the Europa League.

That first year was a happy one, including a budding relationship with chairman Bill Kenwright.

“He was a lovely man,” Koeman says when Jensen starts talking about Kenwright.

“He lived in London, and once a month I’d go there by train to have lunch with Bill Kenwright and talk about Everton. They were really fun conversations. He always called me ‘King Koeman’ too. But in the second season, it wasn’t so much ‘King’ anymore.”

disaster of the second season

Despite a record-breaking summer spending of £140 million, things quickly unraveled in the Dutchman’s second season.

That second campaign was marked by an inability to integrate new expensive signings as well as replace star striker Romelu Lukaku.

Ronald Koeman was eventually sacked after a 5–2 defeat to Arsenal and a five-match winless run at that point. The responsibility fell on Bill Kenwright, who began to cry.

“He came into my office when he had to deliver the bad news. He had tears in his eyes because he had to fire me on Farhad’s behalf.” He added.

However, Koeman holds no grudges against Kenwright. “a great person.” Jensen completely agrees with this.

“Firing you was the stupidest thing they ever did. After that, it just went downhill,” He concluded.

Everton’s sliding doors moment

The dismissal of Ronald Koeman is certainly a turning point in Everton’s history. While his agent believes the decision was foolish, this is revisionism at its finest.

Everton were sinking under the Dutchman and looked destined for relegation that year, but ultimately finished 8th^th Under Sam Allardyce. This certainly suggests that Koeman was the problem at that point.

Rob Jensen clearly thinks Koeman could have turned things around, and it seems Bill Kenwright had a similar feeling. Everton fans are likely to disagree.

🇪🇸 ‘Blue Wall’ | Spanish newspaper celebrates Everton, Toffees fans and new stadium

➡️ ‘Finally the sun also came out’
📈 ‘A period of renewal in every sense’
⏩ Some Spanish love for Hill Dickinson…👇https://t.co/QS7NZOJsuU #efc #koyab

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 27 March 2026

Manchester United are moving towards a vital midfield decision ahead of the summer window. After months of uncertainty, Manuel Ugarte’s situation is now becoming clear.

The 24-year-old arrives at Old Trafford from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024 for around €50m (£43m). He was expected to add bite and control to the midfield.

However, that impact has not materialized. Instead, Ugarte has struggled for consistency and minutes recently.

This season he has played only 791 minutes in the Premier League. His last start came against Burnley and since then he has largely remained on the bench under Michael Carrick.

As a result, disappointment has increasedBoth internally and publicly. The player admitted earlier this month that lack of game time was becoming an issue.

Now exit is part of Manchester United’s plan

Manchester United are no longer just considering possibilities. They are now actively looking to sell Manuel Ugarte in the next transfer window.

This is according to a Uruguayan newspaper CountryWho report that the club are willing to clear a departure despite the midfielder being under contract until 2029. This decision reflects his limited role. Furthermore, it reflects a broader need to reshape the midfield.

Ugarte still holds a strong market value, which is helped by his age and his position in the Uruguay national team under Marcelo Bielsa. A sale this summer would allow the club to reinvest before that value risks falling further.

There is also a comprehensive squad reference. Manchester United are expected to look for midfield reinforcements who would fit better into Carrick’s system, particularly in terms of progression and pace. Keeping a player with limited participation will further complicate his rebuild.

Interest in Serie A grows as competition emerges

The Manuel Ugarte situation has increasingly attracted attention in Italy, and what initially seemed like single-club interest is now developing into a more competitive race.

Juventus remain firmly in the picture. As mentioned earlier La Gazzetta dello SportSporting director Marco Ottolini is set to keep a close eye on the midfielder during Uruguay’s friendly against Algeria at the Allianz Stadium. That scouting opportunity is seen as an important step ahead of the summer.

However, Juventus is no longer alone. El Pais say Napoli have now joined the race and are ready to make a push for the signature. Meaning the Serie A champions could reunite the Old Trafford midfield duo, with Ugarte again playing alongside Scott McTominay. But the bottom line is that the two major Italian sides are eyeing the same opportunity.

Atletico Madrid had previously kept an eye on Ugarte. During this time, Aston Villa and Newcastle United The two explored loan deals in an earlier window, but were rejected by Manchester United at the time.

what happens next

Manuel Ugarte is keen to decide his future soon. The midfielder wants clarity ahead of the upcoming World Cup, allowing him to concentrate fully on international duty with Uruguay.

Importantly, he is prioritizing a move to Europe’s top leagues. Offers from Türkiye and Saudi Arabia have already been rejected, indicating that the level of play outweighs financial incentives at this stage of his career.

The direction for Manchester United is now clear. The club is ready to listen, and with interest in Serie A rising, the conditions are ripe for a summer exit.

Everything now points to movement in the coming months – and potentially a bidding war that could help United maximize their return.

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– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) April 1, 2026

When the Indianapolis Colts signed quarterback Daniel Jones to a multi-year extension, it was seen as a foregone conclusion that former first-round pick Anthony Richardson would be traded this offseason. Now it appears another option is on the table.

Speaking to reporters at the NFL’s annual league meetings this week, Colts general manager Chris Ballard said there is a “scenario” where the team keeps Richardson through the 2026 season.

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“There’s definitely a scenario there. He’s a good guy and he’s talented. I mean, I still want good for Anthony, man. I still think he’s got a lot of potential in him. He’s had a lot of bad luck, but I still think Anthony has a lot of potential and he’s maturing and growing.”

Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard if the team can keep Anthony Richardson

Richardson, the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, appeared in only two games with 14 combined offensive snaps last season. In October, he fractured his orbital bone during pregame warmups when a resistance band he was using broke and hit him in the face.

At the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, the Colts gave Richardson’s agent permission to make a trade. Various reports have linked the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers to the dual-threat quarterback.

However, Kansas City has acquired quarterback Justin Fields from the New York Jets. Meanwhile, the Packers are among the teams interested in signing free-agent quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​to serve as a backup next season.

The trade market for Richardson may not be as strong as his representation expected, or the Indianapolis club may not be satisfied with the draft-pick compensation the club is offering for him. With Jones recovering from his Achilles tendon, it’s obviously possible that the Colts keep Richardson through training camp and see if he can be the starting option until Jones is ready.

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What’s up with Aaron Rodgers? Does anyone ever really know?

This time, we just want to know if the 42-year-old is planning to return for a 22nd NFL season. If so, will it happen again with the Pittsburgh Steelers? This is the current expectation, but why is it taking so long?

Well, the Steelers don’t even know where the future Hall of Fame quarterback’s head is at. Still, they’ll likely want answers from the four-time NFL MVP soon.

According to team owner Art Rooney II, the Steelers are expected to hear back from Rodgers before the 2026 NFL Draft begins on April 23 as to whether he is returning, retiring or signing elsewhere.

“I’m still hoping for it,” Rooney told Gerry Dulac. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “I hope we get an answer before the draft. That’s when I talked to him and Omar.” [Khan] Talked to him, he told us he won’t take as much time off this year as he did last year [to make a decision]. I’m not 100 percent sure what that means, but I expect something before the draft.

The sooner the better for the Steelers. If Rodgers leaves them alone, they will need to make other plans at the QB position. A QB room composed of Mason Rudolph and Will Howard will not get Mike McCarthy’s Steelers into the playoffs.

Of course, the Steelers could always use the 23rd overall pick on a QB like Ty Simpson, but with only one season of starting experience, he also may not be ready to start right away. The Steelers have a total of 12 selections, and they will likely use at least one selection on a QB. Nevertheless, they still need answers from Rodgers sooner rather than later.

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Tottenham Hotspur defender Radu Dragusin has seen more regular minutes in recent monthsMainly due to injuries and suspensions to the back row. However, his performance did not always match the occasion.

Spurs are currently hovering uncomfortably close to the relegation zone, and defensive instability has been a major issue. Dragusin has often been part of that conversation.

According to the data of who scoredHe averages less than 2 tackles per game in the Premier League this season, with just over 3 clearances per match. His aerial duel success remains solid, but his positioning and decision-making ability have drawn criticism at critical moments.

This context makes his recent comments particularly relevant, as he reflects on his visit to North London and the expectations that came with it.

Romanian outlet Sports Gazette have published a detailed interview with the 23-year-old, giving insight into his decision to join Tottenham and his adaptation to English football.

The decision was taken as soon as Tottenham arrived

Radu Dragusin made it clear that interest from elsewhere immediately became irrelevant once Tottenham entered the picture.

“From the moment Tottenham arrived, there was no other team for me. You have to think about your decision at that moment, but for me, in my heart, the decision was already made.”

At the time, he was enjoying a strong spell in Italy. During Genoa’s promotion campaign, he played over 40 matches, and he remained a regular in Serie A the following season.

That consistency helped attract the attention of several clubs, but Tottenham moved forward decisively.

Adapting to Premier League demands

Radu Dragusin also talked about the rise in level since arriving at Tottenham. He believes the step up from Italy to the Premier League was even bigger than his previous move from Romania.

“If the jump from Romania to Italy was big, I think the jump from Italy to England was even bigger. Here, things are less tactical and much more dynamic, much more intense. The pace of the game is different. The players are more physically developed.”

he adds: “I consider the Premier League to be the strongest league in the world. The deepest, with the best players and the biggest spectators.”

Those comments reflect the challenge he has faced with Spurs this season. Although he has had more playing opportunities, continuity remains an issue within the struggling defensive unit.

Nevertheless, he enjoyed a strong performance early in his Tottenham career.

“I think I played 25 or 26 games in a row, because there were problems, injuries, suspensions.”

His debut also remains a memorable memory. “It was a beautiful day for me and my family to make my debut at Old Trafford.”

He also highlighted how the level of opposition in England has forced him to adapt quickly on a weekly basis.

“Now I have more experience in this league. In the beginning, when I knew I would play against such players, I tried to do everything to put myself in the best position.”He said. “It is not necessarily about individual players, but about the whole team that you are going to face.”

This reflects the wider tactical and physical demands they have had to deal with since arriving in England.

Also, he described an opponent as the toughest challenge he has ever faced. “Haaland. The toughest, most versatile, toughest striker I have faced.”

blow blow and mental battle

Radu Dragusin’s progress was hindered by a serious knee injury, which came at a difficult moment in his development.

“I was in the best time of my life, I was playing every match… I was feeling in the best moment of my life. See what life is like sometimes?”

Recovery proved to be the toughest challenge of his career.

“I realized that I had a very difficult journey ahead of me, like nothing I had ever done before.”

He spent approximately 11 months outside, and the process required strong mental resilience.

“Staying at home and doing nothing, just putting ice on my foot… I couldn’t accept it. I wanted to come back and do whatever I could.”

That mentality helped him stay connected with the team and maintain focus during rehabilitation. He also underlined the importance of the dressing room atmosphere during a period in which a player stood out.

“Most of the guys on the team are close. Friends, not just teammates. I have a close friendship with James Maddison, because he got injured after I got injured. He always says to me, especially when he had surgery and after what I went through, that “Seeing you get to where you are now gives me so much confidence that I’ll get back to the level I was at!”

“Then, in my first match, he had the day off. He came to see me on his day off. It’s just an example of how he is, what a person he is. That and a lot of my teammates.”

there were many Link with January exitAnd this could happen again in the summer.

What does this mean for tottenham

Radu Dragusin’s comments underline how much his move to Tottenham means to him. This was not simply a career move, but a decision driven by personal conviction.

However, the reality has been more complex. Tottenham’s defensive struggles have highlighted areas of his game that still need development. At the same time, his physical profile and experience at the highest level suggests there is still room for development.

Now fully fit, he has confirmed that there is no problem with his knee.

“Since I came back, I haven’t had any problems. My knee is fine.”

The challenge for both player and club is to convert that availability into consistent performance.

For Tottenham, who are struggling to stabilize their season, this improvement could be crucial in the coming months.

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⏳ Ideas need time to implement
📅 The priority for the club is to wait until summerhttps://t.co/lzxigD8z7H #thfc #Happiness

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 25 March 2026

On Tuesday night’s heartbreaker at Rogers Arena, Mason McTavish broke a 3-3 tie at 5:45 of the third period.

From that point the game slowly went away from the Vancouver Canucks, with Troy Terry adding an empty-netter with five seconds remaining to confirm the Anaheim Ducks’ 5–3 victory.

Anaheim got two goals from Mikael Granlund, three assists from John Carlson and 27 saves from Lucas Dostal for its third consecutive win.

Reuters reported that the Ducks have now extended their point streak to five games and recorded their 24th comeback win of the season, which is tied for the NHL lead. It’s all positive for Ducks fans.

better beginning, same end

Let’s cut to the chase: This wasn’t a bad loss for the Canucks. It was not flat or lifeless. Even Sportsnet said the Canucks’ effort was better than that of St. Louis and Tampa Bay, and the shot count backed it up. Anaheim was only ahead 34–30.

Still the same weakness continued to be visible. Too many Grade-A looks against, too many open ice, too many chances that cause Kevin Lankinen to work harder than he should.

At 5:45 of the first period, Jake DeBrusk opened the scoring after taking a pass from low on the power play and sweeping the puck across the crease and inside the far post.

Anaheim responded in the second when Alex Killorn scored at 5:26, then Granlund put the Ducks ahead at 7:50 by batting in a puck that went over Lankinen.

The Canucks pushed back. Brock Boeser tied it 2–2 on another power play at 13:13 when Filip Hronek sold a slap shot, stepped around Ryan Poehling and passed the puck. That assist gave Elias Pettersson his 500th NHL point, a nice stat on a night that still went down poorly.

the answer that hurt

Barely a minute went into the third when Granlund scored again on the power play after Anaheim’s lengthy 5-on-3 second period.

Drew O’Connor made the score 3–3 at 2:22, completing a rebound for his 17th goal and a new career high. For a moment, the Canucks look like they may have some inspiration.

However, the game changed when Cutter missed a breakaway moment before Gauthier McTavish came on the ice, took a return pass from Jackson LaCombe and scored his first goal in 15 games over Lankinen’s glove.

The Canucks did not back down and continued to push.

Regardless, the Canucks have now lost three in a row, 13 of their last 16, and were officially out of playoff contention as of last weekend.

The Ducks, on the other hand, are leading the Pacific and look like a team that has finally come out the other side of a long rebuild.

Mike Conley’s playing time has declined significantly this season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, as the team aims to introduce younger players into the lineup. Although this is the case, head coach Chris Finch admits it is difficult not to play the 19-year-old veteran.

Speaking to media members on Tuesday, Finch admitted that removing the 38-year-old point guard from the rotation is one of the toughest decisions he has made in his coaching career, according to Timberwolves reporter Dan Moore. Finch compared not playing with Conley to being on offense.

“Honestly, it’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do in coaching,” Finch said of benching Conley. “Especially with who he is as a person and professional, and everything he’s done for us. Feels like a crime against humanity.”

Chris Finch was asked what it was like to have Mike Connelly removed from the rotation.

“To be honest with you, it’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do in coaching… especially with who he is as a person and a professional, and everything he’s done for us. It feels… pic.twitter.com/jSeYDaP3BD

– Dane Moore (@DaneMooreNBA) 24 March 2026

Mike Conley has played in 47 games for the Timberwolves this season, starting nine of those contests. His playing time decreased shortly after as he was traded twice this season (first to the Chicago Bulls, then to the Charlotte Hornets) before being released by Charlotte, only to re-sign with Minnesota.

In the games he played, Conley averaged career lows in minutes (17.8), points (4.1), rebounds (1.7), assists (2.9), and steals (0.6). His field goal percentage (31.5%) and three-point percentage (31.1%) are also career lows.

Conley is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent after the 2025-26 campaign. The one-time All-Star will get an opportunity to sign with a new team in the offseason. However, due to lack of playing time and his age, it is likely that Mike Conley will retire after this season.

Lorenzo Lucca has not played for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League for several weeks. He scored on his debut against Leeds United but things have not gone according to plan since.

There was a mystery surrounding his absence earlier this month. sports witness Covered that his absence was due to an ankle injury. He went to Italy to assess the situation, with the issue ruling him out for a few games.

He immediately returned to action last week against Midtjylland, playing the full 120 minutes. Despite this, he was left out of the squad against Tottenham at the weekend.

Nottingham Forest won easily 3–0, appearing to spare the striker at all.

The situation now appears worrying for many in Italy arianapoli Covering the former Pisa player.

Difficulties are increasing for Lucca

The outlet believes the boycott against Spurs was ‘difficult’ for Napoli. This is now being described as the most critical part of Lucca’s career, which was derailed in Naples.

The Italian champions put a purchase option on the loan at Nottingham Forest and were hoping things would turn around. In fact, they have moved further south and Lucca has fallen out of Vitor Pereira’s plans.

It is also used in England to highlight the difficulties in adapting to life. Those struggles are not only physical but also mental, even if the 25-year-old has been away from Italy for some time in the past. All this has been presented as ‘bad news’ for Napoli’s chances of selling him.

A return from Nottingham Forest looks likely

sports witness Has covered claims in Italy that have questioned Lucca’s attitude and work ethic. This was always in doubt even at Napoli, where Antonio Conte always wanted players to perform more physically.

With all this in mind, the Italian press is no surprise at how things are going.

Any player reaching England in January may face difficulties in settling there. If Nottingham Forest had signed Lucca in the summer, it would have been easier for the player.

Now, getting his career back at another club next season is the most logical option for the player.

Aston Villa won 2-0 over West Ham United in the Premier League on Sunday. The result at Villa Park saw the Villans end their five-match winless streak, which has included four defeats.

Unai Emery left Victor Lindelof out of the squad in Aston Villa’s latest win and it has caused concern in Sweden.

The national team boss, Graham Potter, has a centre-back in his squad for Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Ukraine.

He ended his eight-year spell at Manchester United and left as a free agent last summer.

The Sweden international waited until September to join Aston Villa on a free transfer and played 1,272 minutes in 21 matches. Below are his per game statistics from the Premier League for the Villa Park club.

Aston Villa’s lack of clarity worries Sweden

Last Thursday, the 31-year-old played the full 90 minutes in Aston Villa’s 2-0 Europa League win over Lille. soccer channel Take a look at his miss against West Ham and cover the latest.

On 16 September 2025, Unai Emery left the defender out of the squad in the EFL Cup defeat to Brentford. Since then, the manager has included Victor Lindelof in the squad in every match until yesterday.

Neither the Spaniard nor the Birmingham club have given any explanation for his absence from the team. Therefore, the outlet says his latest omission is ‘unusual’.

Another Swedish source, evening paperIt is said that Emery’s decision to leave Lindelof out of the team is a matter of concern for Sweden. The main reason for this is the lack of communication from Aston Villa over the player’s absence.

As of now, it is unclear whether Emery’s decision was from a tactical perspective or due to fitness/injury concerns.

Either way, the national team is concerned about Lindelof’s fitness ahead of the crucial World Cup qualifiers on March 26. The Lindelof situation should be clarified in the next few hours.

Aston Villa player has a few points to prove

The previous October, John Dahl Tomasson became the first manager to be sacked by Sweden and was replaced by Potter. His poor run under the Dane prompted him to take the step.

After the defeat to Kosovo in October, national team fans were critical of the players. Victor Lindelof thumbs up sarcastically To the supporters who scolded him and his comrades, and a month later, issued a half apology Them.

So, Aston Villa man [if he’s fit] And Sweden’s other players have a point to prove against Ukraine this weekend.

Lindelof’s contract is until 2027, with the option of a further year, and transfer market He is worth €6 million.

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– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 20 March 2026

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks has entered a critical phase as team owner Wes Edens has outlined a clear path forward: a contract extension or a potential trade. The stance, detailed in a report by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne on Friday, signals a crucial moment for the franchise as it evaluates the long-term outlook for its two-time MVP.

Antetokounmpo is eligible to sign a four-year, $275 million extension starting on October 1. According to Shelburne, Edens and co-owner Jimmy Haslam emphasized that the organization would make its decision based on whether the star forward committed to that deal.

“Milwaukee Bucks co-owners Wes Edens and Jimmy Haslam told ESPN in a joint 90-minute interview that they will decide on a path forward with their two-time MVP, and the most important factor will be whether Antetokounmpo signs the four-year, $275 million extension he is eligible to receive on Oct. 1.

‘Giannis is going into his final year [of his contract],’ said Edens, the team’s controlling owner until April 2028. ‘So one of two things will happen: either he’ll be extended or he’ll be traded.

‘The possibility that you’ll let him play last year is something we can’t afford. This is not consistent with what is good for the organization. This is not a Giannis issue. “That is any player who is in his final year.”

Bucks’ decision-making remains uncertain amid Giannis Antetokounmpo situation

While ownership’s message appears to be direct, Shelburne reported that league executives and insiders view the situation as more complex. Questions remain about the internal decision-making structure within the organization, creating uncertainty about how quickly or decisively the Bucks can act.

“Yet team sources, rival executives and league insiders question whether the situation is that simple. Interviews with more than a dozen people with knowledge of the situation said what is happening in Milwaukee goes beyond a typical NBA franchise’s struggle to maintain a winning roster: A unique ownership structure has made it difficult for opposing franchises to identify who is really running the team.

“This has nothing to do with Giannis and whether he asked to be let out,” a source with knowledge of team operations said. ‘It’s about who is making the decision to trade Giannis, and I don’t think anybody knows that. I deal with them all the time and honestly it depends on the day.

‘They are not even close to being ready to make this kind of decision.’

Injuries and trade speculation surrounded Giannis during Milwaukee’s decline

The 31-year-old Antetokounmpo was the subject of trade speculation leading up to last month’s deadline but ultimately stayed in Milwaukee. Despite battling injuries, including a recent hyperextension and bone bruise in his left kneecap, he has continued to produce at a high level. Through 36 games, he has averaged 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists, while shooting 62.4 percent from the field and 33.4 percent from three-point range in 28.9 minutes per game.

A recent report from Eric Nehm of The Athletic also indicated a disagreement between Antetokounmpo and the organization regarding the possibility of shutting him down for the remainder of the season. The 10-time All-Star has shown no interest in sitting out as the Bucks continue their effort to remain competitive.

After a 128-96 loss to the Utah Jazz on Thursday night, Milwaukee is currently 28-41 and the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks trail the Charlotte Hornets by 7.5 games for the final play-in spot as they continue a four-game road trip.

Milwaukee’s next game comes against the Phoenix Suns (39-31) on Saturday night at 10:00 PM ET on NBA TV. As the season winds down, the organization’s approach to Antetokounmpo’s contract situation will be one of the league’s most closely watched developments.

Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario has been consistently mentioned as a target for Inter Milan. Now he has been backed to make a big step up by an Italian goalkeeping legend.

last week, sports witness The claims were covered by Calciomercato, who suggested the Nerazzurri were seeking permission from the club’s ownership to make a move for the 29-year-old.

Yann Sommer is set to leave Inter, with his contract expiring in the summer. The Tottenham player is seen as the most viable replacement, having previously impressed at Empoli in Serie A.

Gianluca Pagliuca has advised Vicario against a move to San Siro, as talk of the player grows in Italy.

Inter is seen as the best option for Vicario

Spoke to the Italian goalkeeping legend transfer market About Inter’s search for a new stopper.

He believes that even if Tottenham is relegated, it should not harm the player’s reputation at all.

Pagliuca said: “He plays in the top league in the world, at a club that was aiming to win the Premier League a few years ago. Last year they won the Europa League, although this year they are almost in danger of relegation.”

Vicario, 59, says there could be no better decision than joining Inter in the summer.

“He couldn’t have made a better decision. If a team that has just reached the Champions League final calls you, how can you refuse?

“Now he’s had a bad season, he hasn’t performed that well in his first year, but we’ve seen the whole team have had problems, they changed coaches, then they were replaced in the Champions League, and whoever replaced him has been disastrous.

Vicario is a ‘transfer opportunity’

Pagliuca believes the Spurs player is not the best Italian goalkeeper, but he would be a more than suitable option for Inter.

“Vicario is definitely one of the best Italian goalkeepers. He is not a top player yet, but I think if he really arrives, it will be a choice that goes beyond his nationality.

“Vicario will be picked for his profile and that’s all. And it really feels like a transfer opportunity. Vicario is very good between the posts. His weakness is his inability to come off the line.”

Tottenham exit could come at the right time

Vicario is now 29 and has endured months of struggle. His current Tottenham contract expires in the summer of 2028, making 2026 the best time to sell him. From 2027 onwards, their value may decline, especially if their performance does not improve.

If Spurs sign a viable replacement, they will not regret selling Vicario. They clearly have a market in Italy and it might be time to take advantage of it.

NOTTINGHAM FOREST have moved swiftly to secure a trial for one of Africa’s most highly-rated teenage talents after Chelsea decided not to make a move.

Africafoot reports exclusively Guinea U17 international Amara Keita has now traveled to England to begin trials.

Amara Keita, captain of the Guinea national schools team and an outstanding performer at the World Schools Cup, has attracted the interest of clubs across Europe.

Chelsea’s lawsuit ends without any formal resolution

Chelsea were frontrunners for the 17-year-old and invited him to London for an extended trial, during which he appeared regularly for their youth sides.

His attitude, professionalism and work rate impressed the employees. Despite positive internal feedback, Chelsea ultimately decided not to submit a formal offer.

Once Chelsea sidelined, Keita’s representatives took immediate action, with Nottingham Forest emerging as the most solid option.

The club had already expressed interest and after renewed discussions with Forest’s hierarchy, an agreement was reached for a two-week trial at the City Ground.

Despite interest from clubs in France and Spain, Keita chose to remain in England and continued his adaptation both on and off the field.

Reaction of players’ camp on Chelsea’s exit

A source close to the player’s camp confirmed the situation and stressed that Keita “gave everything” during the Chelsea trial. Now his entire focus is on proving himself at Nottingham Forest.

“Amara Keita has completed his trial at Chelsea,” The source said.

“Although it was not always easy, he gave his all. However, the club has not made any offer. Now we have an important tournament in two weeks, for which we are actively preparing him.

“He is also making good progress in adaptation, especially with his language skills, which have improved significantly.

“At present, their entire focus is on the Nottingham Forest project. We are hopeful that everything will fall into place. There are other options, but our focus is on what is concrete at the moment.”

Why is Keita one of Africa’s most watched teenagers?

Keita’s rise has been rapid. His performances for Guinea at youth level, pace, direct dribbling and fearless attacking style, have attracted scouts from across Europe and Africa.

Nottingham Forest now have the chance to secure a player who is widely regarded as one of West Africa’s most promising forwards.

The next two weeks may prove decisive. If Keita impresses, Nottingham Forest could look to secure one of the most exciting young forwards to emerge from West Africa.

If Keita impresses, Nottingham Forest could move to secure one of the most intriguing prospects of his generation.

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✂️ The Nottingham Forest loanee has also been targeted for using a different hairdresser to other players…https://t.co/tOTVIKCm5p #nffc

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Crescencio Somerville has confirmed that both the Netherlands and Suriname are respecting him as his international future comes into focus. The West Ham winger says he is aware that the Dutch national team staff are closely monitoring his performances.

In February, reports revealed that Netherlands assistant coach Ruud van Nistelrooy was in the stands to watch Somerville during West Ham’s clash with Bournemouth. And Somerville confirmed that the visit was no coincidence.

“He was in the stands during our match against Bournemouth and we spoke briefly afterwards,” he told Algemeen Dagblad. Via Football News.

Van Nistelrooy scouting trip underlines Dutch interest

According to Somerville, Van Nistelrooy made it clear that the Dutch FA is closely monitoring his progress at West Ham.

“Ruud Van Nistelrooij told me that the Netherlands is following me closely,” he said. “Of course, that was great news.”

But the Dutch are not the only national interest. Suriname national coach Henk ten Cate has also arrived.

“I have Surinamese parents, I go to Suriname every year on holidays, so it means a lot to me too.”

Suriname approach adds emotional weight

Asked whether the choice between the Netherlands and Suriname was complicated for him, Somerville was honest but cautious.

“I haven’t been called up to the Netherlands yet, so it’s not the right time yet,” he said.

However, he did indicate where his heart lies. “I have played for Dutch youth national teams my whole life, so I have an association with the KNVB and it has been around for a long time.”

“Highest possible level” – World Cup ambitions drive the decision

Whatever decision the 24-year-old takes, it will be based solely on his sporting ambitions.

“It’s clear that my sporting ambitions are to achieve the highest goals,” he said.

“People I’ve talked to recently have an understanding and respect for it and I appreciate that.”

The forward admits he still dreams of the biggest stage. He said, “As a little boy, you dream of participating in the World Cup; everyone will recognize that.”

But he is refusing to get ahead of himself. “In top-level football, it works like this: you have to make sure you are ready again and again. So it’s not just about having a good match, it’s about constantly getting the best out of yourself. Your game has to go to the next level again and again.”

What comes next for the West Ham winger

For now, Somerville is keeping its options open. But the message he is sending is clear, he wants to reach the highest level possible. On that front, it’s a clear choice between the Netherlands and Suriname.

Both have made their interest clear, and Koeman has already accepted He is keeping a close eye on the West Ham star.

Given his recent form, the growing international interest comes as no surprise. That includes seven goals in his last seven games for the Hammers and seven goals in his last ten games in all competitions.

His performances have been a major factor in West Ham’s fight to get out of the Premier League. Now an international fight seems to be starting for him.

Igor Demin’s rookie campaign has come to an end. The Brooklyn Nets announced that the No. 8 pick will miss the remainder of the season due to aggravation of plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Damien missed most of the offseason due to a torn plantar fascia.

The BYU product has missed Brooklyn’s last four games due to worsening left foot pain. While his season will be cut short, the Nets said Demin is expected to return to basketball activity at the beginning of the offseason and become a full participant in the summer development program. According to head coach Jordi Fernandez, he will not require surgery to resolve the problem.

“[Egor’s] Always been a child who wanted to play, to be outside, to grow; And nothing beats playing the actual game to get better at this level. But obviously, when you have discomfort, and it doesn’t allow you to play at that level, we have to find solutions,” Fernandez said. “At the end of the day, the good thing is that it’s a non-surgical procedure, which is good. And see what is the time table. But obviously getting him to work over the summer and getting better throughout the process and having a summer is important. So, the fact that he won’t be able to play these 20-something games is not for the best, because he wants to and we value real reps. But, at the same time, his health is the number 1 priority. And we are very optimistic and positive about it.

Jordi Fernandez on Egor Demin missing the rest of the season due to his plantar fascia injury:

“He’s a kid who wants to play, wants to be outside, wants to develop. There’s nothing better than playing a real game to get better. Obviously, when you have discomfort and… pic.twitter.com/X2fR8lPzNE

– Eric Slater (@erikslater_) 9 March 2026

Demin missed several months during the offseason while rehabilitating his plantar fascia injury. After a promising start to the season, the 19-year-old’s production dipped after the All-Star break.

Egor Demin’s promising rookie season cut short due to plantar fascia injury

He averaged 6.6 points on 32.6 percent shooting from the field and 27.6 percent from three in his last six appearances. After not playing in one for over two months, Demin appeared in two back-to-backs during that period.

Fernandez said of Brooklyn’s decision to shut down Demin, “He was dealing with some discomfort, and it got worse and worse. And then we decided to look at it and make sure we could sort it out a little bit. We asked for different opinions and that’s what was recommended to us.”

Jordi Fernandez on the Nets’ decision to shut down Igor Demin:

“He was struggling with discomfort, and it got worse and worse. We decided to take a look and make sure we could sort it out a bit. We asked for different opinions and this is what was recommended to us.” pic.twitter.com/5uxxTOYi5o

– Eric Slater (@erikslater_) 9 March 2026

The Nets’ selection of Demin with their first lottery pick in 15 years drew criticism. However, the Brooklyn guard was one of the NBA’s most productive rookies this season.

Demin averaged 10.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists on .399/.385/.831 shooting splits in 52 appearances. He ranks second in three-point percentage among the 15 newcomers with more than 150 attempts, trailing only Con Knuppel (44.0 percent).

His +3.6 net rating swing (a player’s on vs. off score minus team points allowed per 100 possessions) ranks third among the 15 players under the age of 21 who have played more than 900 minutes this season, according to CleaningTheGlass. Only Con Knuppel (+5.3) and Trey Johnson (+3.9) have posted higher marks.

Demin will now have a full offseason to heal his foot and fine-tune his skill set ahead of Brooklyn’s crucial 2026-27 campaign.

“He’s gotten better at everything we ask him to do. The superpowers he has, he’s shown he can do it at this level, which is really cool. The shooting, not only how real it is, but how fast it goes,” said Fernandez when asked about his assessment of Demin’s rookie season. “His shots in clutch time, all those things, passing on the perimeter. And now defensively and offensively, the physicality that comes with the job and his body getting used to it. He’s taking steps. He’s able to get into the paint more often. Also defensively, he’s more physical and working on that technique. It’s going to come with his player development plan. The sooner we can get him in the summer and continue to work on these things so you can take steps forward.” can, [the better]. But he’s gotten better at everything we’ve asked him to do.”

The Milwaukee Bucks have had an up and down season and sit at 26-35. The biggest story for the Bucks is what’s happening with Giannis Antetokounmpo. He was almost traded by the NBA trade deadline, but remained with Milwaukee for at least the remainder of the season. Now, the biggest story is that Doc Rivers decided to keep Kyle Kuzma on the bench as a coaching decision.

The Bucks were playing the Celtics, and Kuzma did not play due to a coaching decision. Doc Rivers said the goal for the overall lineup is to try different things to find a rhythm, but he did not directly address benching Kyle Kuzma.

Kuzma addressed The Athletic’s Eric Nehm and said that he did not know in advance that it was happening, but he took it seriously and trusted the coaching staff, especially Rivers, given their past success.

“You have to take it seriously,” Kuzma said. “At the end of the day, we trust our coaching staff to make the right decisions on this team or whatever they think can win us games, especially for a guy like Doc. You know, he’s in the top 5 all-time in wins, so he knows basketball.”

Kuzma’s benching did not affect the outcome of the game, as the Celtics defeated the Bucks 108–81, despite Giannis Antetokounmpo returning from injury.

The former Laker was traded from the Washington Wizards to the Bucks midway through the 2024–25 season. In his first full year with the Bucks, the 2020 NBA champion averaged 12.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest, while shooting 48.3% from the field and 34.2% from three-point range in 56 games.

The Bucks are currently the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference and face an uphill battle to make the postseason, even a play-in game. They have also lost four games in a row and don’t look like they are a playoff-caliber team.

It’s been a tough journey for Kuzma, and if he’s still part of the Bucks’ plans moving forward, he still has another season left on his current contract beyond 2025-26. The $20.3 million Kuzma is owed in 2026-27 is also nearly fully guaranteed.

The Florida Panthers are on the rise. After the Olympic break, the Panthers have lost three consecutive games and are in last place in the Atlantic Division with 63 points. Florida is 10 points (five games) out of the final wild card spot with 21 games left. Time is ticking, and the Panthers have made a decision on their plans for the 2026 NHL trade deadline.

Florida has decided to become a seller ahead of the 2026 NHL trade deadline, The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reports. The Panthers will not include Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Bennett and others in trade talks, but they will make their unrestricted free agents available. This also includes goalkeeper Sergei Bobrovsky.

Bobrowski is on the 16-team no-trade list, but Florida is listening to other teams. That doesn’t mean the Panthers aren’t willing to move the 37-year-old goaltender, as an extension could be done. Another notable player that Florida has been listening to is forward AJ Greer.

The Panthers have won the last two Stanley Cups, but a third is becoming less likely. Florida has faced injuries throughout the 2025–26 NHL season. Florida captain Alexander Barkov has missed the entire campaign due to a torn ACL ahead of the new season.

The NHL team has played a lot of hockey over the past three seasons, and it could pick up the pace in 2026. Like the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL, the dynasty is not over, but it is taking a break. The Panthers are expected to be active before the NHL trade deadline, but they will not receive a deal.

Read more: Florida Panthers could trade Sergei Bobrovsky, 5 best landing spots

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Bournemouth’s Luis Sinisterra is now expected to return to the south coast after fresh reports from Brazilian state Cruzeiro have made a definitive decision not to sign him permanently.

according to RTI gameThe Brazilian club have concluded internally that they will not invoke the buyout clause in Sinisterra’s loan agreement. It is no longer held as a possibility, As we recently covered.

The decision follows an internal assessment of the Bournemouth player’s performance and the contract terms surrounding the permanent transfer.

Bournemouth purchase clause will not be activated

RTI Esporte is one of the more reliable outlets in the state of Minas Gerais, home of Cruzeiro. They report that the game goals required to activate the mandatory purchase clause have not been met.

As a result, Cruzeiro retained the option to terminate the deal at the closing of the loan without additional costs.

The fee agreed for Bournemouth to acquire 100% of the rights to the player is €3.5m (£3m). However, the Brazilian side does not intend to make that investment.

This brings clarity to a situation that earlier revolved around injury struggles and limited starts. Now the focus is financial and strategic.

Details on Internal Assessment

RTI even revealed that Cruzeiro’s executive director, Bruno Spindel, believes the investment does not represent sufficient value at this stage. The club is carefully assessing the cost-benefit and prioritizing signings capable of making an immediate technical impact within their budget limits.

The decision is also part of wider squad adjustments under manager Tite. Cruzeiro is attempting to achieve financial balance while refining the team for the remainder of the season. Therefore, they are already planning to look for alternative attacking options that are better suited to both their strategic model and financial structure.

For Bournemouth, this development makes the picture clearer ahead of the summer. Sinisterra remains under contract with the Premier League team. With Cruzeiro opting out of a €3.5m (£3m) deal, Bournemouth are now set to re-evaluate his situation after the loan expires.

In the end it is no longer about waiting to see whether goals are achieved or not. A decision has been made and the winger’s return to England is just a matter of time.

Eintracht Frankfurt defender Nnamdi Collins’ recent change of agent could facilitate a move to Liverpool this summer.

This is according to Sky Germany. There is a small update on the 22-year-old on their website today. It appears he is preparing for a big move this summer.

According to their information, Collins wants to leave Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer.

He has already started laying the groundwork for the move by changing his agents. The report does not specify which agency the defender has joined.

But Collins has made it clear he is looking to take the next step in his career. Sky then added their information, stating that Liverpool is one of the interested clubs.

liverpool is scouting

In fact, the Reds have recently discovered a defender. He also took a closer look when the two sides met in the Champions League in October. Collins was a substitute in that game.

Of course, Liverpool have a solid relationship with the German side after signing Hugo Ekitike in the summer transfer window.

Those negotiations went quickly and smoothly and it’s easy to see the positives should talks begin over Collins in the summer.

The 22-year-old has a deal until 2030 so Frankfurt are under no pressure to sell. The Bundesliga side could demand a top price to secure a bigger return on the player who cost them €1m in 2023.

Premier League interest

In fact, he beat off Premier League competition at the time to sign from Borussia Dortmund II. Sport Witness covered various reports on Collins before that move.

For example, Chelsea and Manchester City were in a little fight Three years ago for that. Of course, neither of them could acquire him, and he was instead developed in Frankfurt.

Now he’s planning a big move this summer. This has led to a change of agents, with Liverpool looking keen.

Liverpool may soon face a delicate decision over Alisson Becker, with the Italian claiming there is interest from both Inter and Juventus ahead of the summer window.

La Repubblica reports that the two Serie A giants are actively assessing the goalkeeper market. Inter are preparing for life after Yan Sommar, whose contract expires in a few months. Meanwhile, Juventus are reflecting on Michele Di Gregorio’s inconsistent performances.

Alison, 33, has now re-emerged in that discussion. But this is not the first time Juventus have been linked. last week, gazzetta dello sport It is claimed that the Turin club have already included the Liverpool goalkeeper on their shortlist. guglielmo vicario of tottenham. The Spurs stopper is valued at €25-30m (£21.5m-£26m).

In that context, the Allison was designed as a more affordable option.

Growing Italian interest

Republic Now add inter into the equation. The Nerazzurri are expected to replace Sommer this summer and want an experienced option between the positions.

Juventus, meanwhile, admire Atalanta’s Marco Carneschi, who is worth €45m (£38.5m). However, he is considered difficult to reward. This makes the Liverpool No. 1 an increasingly realistic target.

Alisson is effectively under contract at Anfield until 2027. That detail, combined with Liverpool’s prior agreement of around €34m (£29m) for Giorgi Mamardashvili, is seen as leverage in Italy.

In short, there is a perception that Liverpool are structurally preparing for succession.

Richard Hughes’ dilemma

This is where the situation becomes sensitive. Liverpool have already committed a significant sum of money to Mamardashvili. Yet Arne Slott continues to select Allison whenever he sees fit. The Brazilian remains the first choice and arguably the most reliable goalkeeper in the Premier League.

It forms a strategic crossroads. If Liverpool intend to extract maximum value, this summer could represent the last strong opportunity. Goalkeepers entering their mid-thirties rarely receive significant fees, even if their contracts last more than 12 months.

On the other hand, there is competitive risk in moving Mamardashvili into the No. 1 role.

There is no indication that Liverpool are actively pursuing Alisson. Yet, with Juventus circling again and Inter now monitoring the situation, Richard Hughes may soon find himself considering one of the most controversial transfer calls of the summer.

on sunday, sports witness Italy’s claims about doubts over Lorenzo Lucca’s attitude at Nottingham Forest covered up claims.

Journalist Luca Marchetti explained that similar concerns remained at Napoli. It didn’t stop at the Midlands club, leaving doubts over the striker’s future at the City Ground.

Lucca scored on his Nottingham Forest debut but has barely made an impact since. He also received a lot of criticism and all of this resulted in his ouster over the weekend.

The striker was left out of the squad completely against Brighton and this has attracted attention in Italy.

Mystery over nottingham forest player

arianapoli Note that there is no clear reason why the 25-year-old has been dropped by Vitor Pereira.

They clarify that the player is unlikely to be injured. He performed against Fenerbahce in the Europa League without any apparent concerns.

This is being considered as another blow to Napoli’s hopes of making money from player sales. He financed this largely on loan to Lucca, initially signing the loan with an obligation to buy himself.

Awaiting clarity on Lucca

A few weeks ago, it became clear that Antonio Conte did not always get along with the Italian at Napoli. There were question marks over his application and work-ethic, as the ex-Tottenham manager physically interrogated many of his players.

Lucca wasn’t fitting in and that was one of the main reasons he was let go in January. Napoli fans were also angered by his poor performance.

It remains to be seen whether Nottingham Forest have similar problems. But everything suggests that the 25-year-old is unlikely to stay with Vitor Pereira for very long.

Not long ago, the forward was seen as the next big thing in Italian football. The way things unfolded is unfortunate but the player may have to bear the brunt of it.

The Dallas Mavericks and veteran point guard Tyus Jones have decided to part ways by mutual consent and will be waived, league sources tell ClutchPoints.

Jones, 29, was acquired by the Mavericks at the trade deadline in a short deal with the Charlotte Hornets, who were looking to trade the 11-year-old guard for cap reasons. Last offseason, the Mavs showed strong interest in acquiring Jones via free agency, but other teams such as the Orlando Magic, with whom Jones began this season, could offer him more than Dallas.

Although it seemed likely he would finish the 2025–26 season with the Mavericks before entering unrestricted free agency in the summer, sources said Jones first contacted the Mavs to express his interest in a potential buyout to join the playoff-contending organization.

The Mavericks, who are looking for a way to replace two-way guard Ryan Nembhard, now have an obvious reason to do so.

Jones’ decision to enter the NBA buyout market was first reported by Marc Stein.

After waiving Jones and potentially trading Nembhard to a two-way contract in a matter of days, the Mavericks are also awaiting a concrete answer from veteran wing Khris Middleton on what he wants to do regarding a potential buyout.

Middleton was traded to the Mavs in a nine-player deal that sent Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards. Initially, Middleton was viewed by many around the league as a potential buyout candidate, but he reported to the team and Dallas showed no interest in immediately waiving him.

Over the past week, Middleton has been wondering about his future, and the possibility of leaving the Mavericks to join the playoff threat remains. He has until Sunday to decide whether he will approach the team for a buyout or not, as they will not forgive him unless he wants a change of scenario.

The Mavericks are 21-38 this season, the seventh-worst record in the NBA.

Liverpool are talking to Stade Rennais over the situation with Jeremy Jacket amid fears he will need surgery on a shoulder injury.

This is according to Ouest France. The French newspaper reports that Jacquet’s condition is still surrounded by ‘uncertainty’ after dislocating his shoulder in early February.

The fear is that the 20-year-old could miss the rest of the season due to injury. Since the injury on January 7^th‘Uncertainty has surrounded’ which has become a ‘thorny issue’. There has certainly been minimal communication from Stade Rennais.

“I don’t know exactly yet,” manager Frank Hise said Thursday.

“Jeremy is going through treatment, going through rehab, working out in the gym, that’s where we are right now…”

Liverpool questions about surgery

Jacquet has yet to undergo surgery, and it is unclear whether she will undergo surgery or not. Rumors have suggested that he may do so, but no one is confirming it. If he did go under the knife, the chances of seeing him again this season would be ‘extremely slim’.

The situation is more unusual because of Liverpool. Jackett signed for the Reds in late January for a fee in excess of €70m. His contract will not start at Anfield before January 1^{scheduled tribe}. They even overtook PSG for the transfer.

One of the reasons Liverpool made this deal was to secure the player’s future and allow him to focus on playing in the second half of the season. Now this is not happening.

liverpool in touch

They are ‘logically’ involved given the amounts involved. In fact, he may be a major player in the story.

The Reds management hopes to integrate Jacquet into pre-season training as smoothly and quickly as possible. They are now in close contact with Stade Rennais over the situation.

The fear is that when such weakness is present, the risk of recurrence increases manifold. Surgery can help prevent this. Jacquet, for his part, wanted to play as much as possible. Now he may find himself torn between that desire and the desire to be ready for Liverpool.

Real Madrid are considering signing Manchester City star Rodri in the summer.

At least that’s what Spanish journalist Ramón Álvarez de Mon is reporting. he took xFormerly known as Twitter, to cover Real Madrid’s interest in the Manchester City player.

Rodri suffered a serious injury in September 2024, a month before winning the Ballon d’Or. He had beaten Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior to the prestigious individual award two years ago.

On 11 February, Game Witness disseminated spanish claims “Something broke” between Real Madrid and Rodri after winning the Ballon d’Or. Therefore, the La Liga giants did not pursue him.

A day later, Rodri’s father said He had “no idea” when asked about his son’s future at Manchester City. The defensive midfielder has less than 18 months left on his contract at the Etihad.

Last week, former Spain international Gaizka Mendieta insisted He does not expect players to leave because of their attachment to Pep Guardiola’s team.

U-turn on Manchester City star

While earlier claims ruled out a move for the 29-year-old, Alvarez de Mon has now said that Real Madrid are still keen.

According to the journalist, ‘Rodri is the midfielder Real Madrid want’ Next season.

The former Atletico Madrid player has struggled with injuries in the first half of this season as he recovers from a serious concussion he suffered in 2024. However, he has been fit this calendar year and has played 14 times so far.

Alvarez de Mon reports that the Spanish capital club will continue to monitor his fitness until the World Cup.

This would mean that Real Madrid could make a final decision on the purchase after the World Cup. He further added that the Manchester City man would cost around €50m.

strategy needs to change

Over the past few years, Real Madrid have decided not to invest in players who are either 30 or nearing 30. Los Blancos are spending big on young players.

The last time the La Liga giants made a big investment on Eden Hazard was in 2019. The Belgian was 28 years old at the time, and the transfer was a disaster.

Rodri will turn 30 next June and Real Madrid will have to abandon their plans to sign him.

For the past two seasons, Kyle Pitts and the rest of the Atlanta Falcons have been coached by Raheem Morris. After consecutive 8–9 seasons that ended without a playoff appearance, the Falcons have moved in a different direction.

They no longer have a defensive-minded head coach. Now, they hire two-time Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski, who brings an offensive background. Could this make a difference for Pitts, the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft?

Pitts is about to become a free agent for the first time in his career, but it looks like the Falcons aren’t going to let their Pro Bowl running back go by without getting something in return.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Falcons are now planning to place the franchise tag on Pitts this offseason. If so, that means he will receive a salary of more than $15 million. However, as Rapoport notes, the Falcons hope to still work out a long-term contract extension with Pitts rather than carry him for another season.

The 25-year-old is coming off one of his best seasons, in which he recorded 88 receptions for 928 yards and five touchdowns. The hope is that he can not only match, but exceed those stats while playing in Coach Stefanski’s offense. Still, many other teams are envisioning big numbers for Pitts if he also joins their offense.

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