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

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

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

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

Milan is getting desperate

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

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

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

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

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

Fulham could ask for another loan

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

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

Manchester CityNathan Ake did not have a significant role in the Premier League team this season.

Outgoing manager Pep Guardiola gave the Netherlands 688 minutes in 18 Premier League matches, including six starts.

That hasn’t stopped the Manchester City player from being included in Ronald Koeman’s squad for the World Cup. However, it could make the centre-back consider changing clubs this summer.

Barcelona have identified the 31-year-old as a low-cost option to improve their defence.

Last month, Sports Witness Covered claims from Spain The Citizens will not make any concessions to Barça, their Champions League rivals. Their wages are also a problem for the La Liga winners.

Turkish option for Manchester City player

Nathan Ake may have the opportunity to switch to Türkiye where Fenerbahçe could be an option, according to him photomac.

The Yellow Canaries will hold elections this weekend and their former president, Aziz Yıldırım, is running for the same role.

Yıldırım has talked about the importance of strengthening the defense and Aké is his top target.

He recently traveled to England to hold talks with Manchester City for a centre-back. If the presidential candidate is to win the upcoming elections he will bring the Dutchman to Istanbul.

The Etihad club are demanding €11m and the former AFC Bournemouth man wants salaries of €6m per annum excluding bonuses. Yildirim insisted that he could meet both of their demands and that he would insist on the transfer if elected as the new president of Fenerbahçe.

There is no mention of whether the player is open to a switch to Turkey. If he decides to leave Manchester City, he will likely have a choice among the top five European leagues.

Summer exit on the cards

The defender has 13 months left on his contract and is worth €15m transfer market.

Manchester City have yet to confirm Pep Guardiola’s successor, but Nathan Ake is unlikely to be a key part of the next manager’s plans.

Therefore, a move away from the Etihad could be a possibility this summer. This will improve his chances of featuring regularly next season.

Juventus appear to be making rapid progress on this move liverpoolAlison and a deal is now taking shape.

The goalkeeper received a new deal at Anfield in March but is likely to leave.

sports witness Covered how the Brazil international is now keen on a move to Juventus. He wants to reunite with Luciano Spalletti in Turin, having both shared the dressing room at Roma.

Personal terms between the two parties were not expected to be a problem. Liverpool’s approach was obstructive and looks to be changing with time.

diplomatic talks took place

tuttosport Report Alisson has ‘dedicated’ himself completely to Juve. He has great respect for Liverpool for how they have transformed his career but feels it is the right time to move on.

He has agreed terms to a three-year deal €4.5m per season. The next step would be an agreement with Liverpool.

The situation is now slowly changing. Liverpool had initially closed the door on letting the experienced player leave. Soon, Ellison had diplomatic talks about his exit and those discussions went smoothly.

As a result, Erne Slott’s side are more open to letting Alisson go. They want €15m to let him leave.

This move could help Alison

The Italian media seem to be going over the top but a move to Juve should help Alisson. With the departures of Mattia Perin and Michel Di Gregorio, he should be their first choice between the sticks.

Even if Juve fail to qualify for the Champions League, Spalletti’s presence will be vital. He has performed well in the past at Napoli, Roma and Inter, so the same is likely to be the case in Turin.

That could guarantee the club silverware, which would be another positive for Alisson. The backbone of the current Bianconeri squad is youth. This would make the 33-year-old a dressing room leader.

Even though he could earn even more by moving to Saudi Arabia, Juve would allow him to spend his last few years playing at the highest level.

Paige has opened up about the unexpected series of events that led to her WWE return, revealing that Jelly Roll played a direct role in starting the negotiations and that Nick Khan laid out two non-negotiable conditions before any deal could go forward. Paige shared details during a new episode of What’s Your Story with Stephanie McMahon.

The road to returning to WWE began with a live recording of Jelly Roll’s Wife Bunny’s podcast, where Page was a guest along with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s agent Brad Slater. Jelly Roll used that moment to directly ask why WWE didn’t bring Paige back. That question set off a chain of events that led to a meeting with Nick Khan being arranged within 30 minutes of Jelly Roll calling.

She said, “I went and met him for about 10 minutes, great guy. I love him. Big fan of his. Very smart.” “He has a business mind. I thought I would be intimidated by him. But getting there, he’s comfortable. He says, ‘Two things – your neck has to be fine and we have to do a drug test.’ I said, ‘Fair enough.’ I said, ‘Hey, I can handle the drug testing.’

“I’m clean as a whistle. And so I was like, ‘I don’t know what my neck is like. It’s been a few years since I’ve had it checked. Last time I got it checked, it was perfect. So I’m not really worried about it.’ And so, next week I fly to Birmingham.

Given Paige’s history with the company, the personal significance of the drug testing situation was immense. During her first stint in WWE, she failed two drug tests and, by her own admission, was “a little messed up”. Stephanie McMahon said in the episode that there was genuine concern for Paige within WWE at the time, and when Paige first returned in 2017, Stephanie hugged her and said she was glad she was still alive. Paige is now eight years old.

Paige is getting medical clearance

The medical clearance side of the equation required a 10-hour appointment in Birmingham. Paige was medically disqualified from WWE in December 2017 after a match, which revealed the severity of her neck problems, leading to her forced retirement from the company. She later returned to in-ring competition in AEW in 2022, but receiving formal WWE medical clearance was a completely different process. When the results came out she was devastated.

“It was a few things. The fact that my neck was good,” Page said. “And the last time I was in WWE, my neck wasn’t right, and I had to retire. And I had to miss all the big things like the Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, all these things I didn’t get a chance to be a part of, even though I was part of the group that helped ignite it, right? And it’s just the fact that I’m going to be OK.”

With both conditions met, Paige entered contract negotiations and was brought back in time for WrestleMania 42, where she teamed with Brie Bella to win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles. Paige stepped in as a replacement for Nikki Bella, who suffered an ankle injury during WrestleMania.

Ryan Garcia has reignited the Ryan Garcia vs. Gervonta Davis rivalry exactly three years after their knockout loss. On April 22, 2026, Garcia called for a rematch with Gervonta Davis, saying he wanted the fight again under different circumstances.

The original Ryan Garcia vs. Gervonta Davis bout took place on April 22, 2023 at T-Mobile Arena. It ended with Davis stopping Garcia with a body shot in the seventh round. Garcia’s latest message immediately gained attention online, receiving thousands of views and replies. The renewed call has brought the Ryan Garcia vs. Gervonta Davis matchup back into the spotlight.

Ryan Garcia vs. Gervonta Davis fight conditions revisited

The first Ryan Garcia vs. Gervonta Davis fight was held at a catchweight of 136 pounds with a strict rehydration regimen. On the morning of the fight both fighters were not allowed to lift more than 146 pounds. These conditions were agreed upon before the bout and were implemented during fight week.

Garcia has not fought at 135 pounds since 2021 and usually weighs higher between fights. After the defeat, he alluded to the impact of the ban, saying he was feeling “a little weak”. His father, Henry Garcia, later said that the conditions left him “really dehydrated”.

Davis entered the fight with a 28–0 record and used his experience to his advantage. He applied pressure early and finished the fight with a body shot in the seventh round. The result moved Davis to 29–0, while Garcia lost to 23–1.

Garcia says, “I pray that one day I get a rematch with Tank. I want that match back on a level playing field. I need it!!!” His message focused on the same issue, suggesting that the original Ryan Garcia vs. Gervonta Davis fight did not take place under balanced circumstances.

Questions facing Ryan Garcia vs. Gervonta Davis rematch

Ryan Garcia vs. Gervonta Davis rematch call draws strong reactions online. Many users pointed to Garcia’s failed drug test for Ostarine after his 2024 fight with Devin Haney. That result led to a one-year suspension, a $10,000 fine and the fight being declared a no-contest. Garcia was reinstated in April 2025.

Some replies also mentioned his 2024 loss to Rolando Romero, with fans urging him to focus on other opponents. Garcia did not respond publicly to the criticism following his post.

Davis has not made any statements regarding a potential Ryan Garcia vs. Gervonta Davis rematch. Since 2023, he has participated in limited fights as well as dealing with legal matters outside the ring.

A second fight would require new negotiations, including weight terms and financial details. The original Ryan Garcia vs. Gervonta Davis bout was one of the most-watched boxing events of 2023, and a rematch would likely draw similar attention.

Garcia now competes at 140 pounds and has stated his intention to take bigger fights in the division. His latest message has renewed focus on the rivalry, but no official talks have been confirmed.

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The National Football League has made headlines in recent months for going back to its broadcast partners with staggering demands for future rights to games. This seems to be influencing what it would cost to run a 30-second ad in Super Bowl LXI.

According to Brian Steinberg of Variety.com, Disney has informed advertisers that they must pay $10 million for a 30-second ad block during next year’s Super Bowl LXI. However, advertisers are reportedly putting pressure on the price.

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Worth noting is that Disney doesn’t seem to be as effective as Fox and NBC at selling Super Bowl ad spots this time of year, according to Steinberg. Previously, other networks had sold 40 to 60 percent of their 30-second spots by May before the Super Bowl; Disney has reportedly “not made the same progress” in said efforts.

All this comes as Disney joins Fox, NBC and CBS in negotiating new TV rights contracts with the NFL due to increased interest from Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Google’s YouTube. The talks between the two sides have not been good.

CNBC’s Alexander Sherman previously reported that networks are “more comfortable” paying a rights fee increase of about 25 percent over the current deal. However, the NFL is working hard for a 100 percent increase.

As all this is going on, the Justice Department has begun investigating the NFL and whether it is using “anti-competitive tactics” to harm consumers and make games less accessible and affordable to watch.

It certainly seems like advertisers are taking the same approach in negotiations with Disney as the company is in contract negotiations with the NFL. If history is any guide, deals will be made with costs passed on to consumers.

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Celtic star Benjamin Nygren has admitted he understands the anger from the club’s fans this season as Martin O’Neill’s side have failed to live up to the standards expected.

It has been a year of turmoil for Celtic, with Brendan Rodgers’ resignation at the end of October adding to months of instability, frustration and fan unrest.

Fan unrest reached its peak over the weekend. Fans booed CEO Michael Nicholson, CFO Chris Mackay and interim chairman Brian Wilson after the 2-0 defeat to Dundee United. He required police protection while leaving the stadium.

“Not Another Penny” campaign highlights fans’ frustrations

This was followed by several other displays of anger from Celtic fans this season.

There is also a campaign by the Celtic Fans Collective, which has united fans under the banner “Not Another Penny”.

They are actively encouraging a boycott of all merchandise, food and hospitality operated by the club. They are aimed at executive resignations, transfer strategy reforms and other major changes at the club.

Nygren sympathizes with fans’ anger

Benjamin Nygren is well aware of the growing anger among Celtic fans. And he admits that he can sympathize with his supporters.

“The fans I’ve met have been so nice and positive. People I’ve met on the streets of Glasgow.” He called it a football scandal.

“But I also understand the anger of the fans when it is such a big club. They are used to winning so many titles every year. I understand the anger when you don’t meet the current demands.”

Rodgers’ exit and boardroom fallout

Rodgers’ departure was due to public disagreements with majority shareholder Dermot Desmond. He accused Rodgers of creating a toxic environment and being divisive despite winning back-to-back league titles in 2024 and 2025.

Former manager Martin O’Neill was brought in to restore calm. He managed to stabilize the team with seven wins in eight matches in the interim spell.

However, his replacement, Wilfred Nancy, rocked the boat again. His tenure lasted only 33 days after six defeats in eight matches, including a 3–1 defeat to St Mirren in the League Cup final.

O’Neill returned in January as Celtic found themselves in third place, five points behind leaders Hearts and two points behind Rangers. A 2–0 defeat to Dundee United at the weekend seriously hampered their chances of retaining the title.

Nygren adjusting to Celtic demands

This has been an eye-opening experience for Benjamin Nigren. He only joined Celtic from Nordsjælland in the summer. On a personal level, it has been successful. But that doesn’t end the turmoil surrounding the club.

“A lot has happened. We’ve made some coaching changes and there are a lot of demands at a big club like Celtic.” He added.

“We haven’t lived up to those demands. We went into the Champions League playoffs, and we’re not leading the league. It’s been a bit mixed. It’s a lot to experience.”

a club at the crossroads

Celtic now find themselves at a crossroads. The current crisis is no longer just about results on the field, but a clash between expectation and reality for the Scottish giants.

Benjamin Nygren’s honesty reflects a dressing room that is fully aware of the standards required as well as the pressure that comes with it.

With fan opposition escalating, confidence at boardroom level waning and the title slipping away, Celtic face a decisive period that will ultimately decide their future.

As Jayson Tatum prepares to return to the lineup for the Celtics, there is a growing group of NBA prognosticators who believe he will need to sideline Jaylen Brown for the team to be successful. Although the Celtics lost to the Hornets last night, they are still in second place in the Eastern Conference. They are 41-21 this year, two games ahead of the New York Knicks in the loss column.

on the latest episode of 7pm in BrooklynNBA Hall-of-Famer and nba on nbc Studio analyst Carmelo Anthony gave his opinion on the conversation surrounding Brown’s return, saying that Tatum needs to take a back seat to his All-Star teammate.

“For so long JB has sacrificed everything. Now it’s like JT, what are you going to sacrifice? But now I’ve held down the fort for you and the entire organization. JT has to be very mature about this situation. This is no ego, no pride. We got a chance to come back and win a championship. So I have to put my pride and ego aside for the next 3 months and let JB continue to steer the ship.”

Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix made a similar comment on Wednesday, saying, “I think [Jayson] Tatum knows that by coming back he is stepping into Jaylen Brown’s team. Brown is a top five, top six MVP candidate this year. He has put this team on his back aggressively. And Tatum will have to find a way to fit in.

In 55 appearances this season, Jaylen Brown has averaged 28.9 points, 7.2 rebounds and 5 assists per game, while also recording a steal per contest. He is shooting 48% from the field and 34.8% from beyond the arc. Brown has been a driving force behind the success of the Boston Celtics, helping keep them firmly in the championship conversation.

Still, if Jayson Tatum returns to full strength, the Celtics will be a formidable team regardless of who rules each game. Over 72 games during the regular season, Jayson Tatum averaged 26.8 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists per contest, while shooting 34% from three-point range. During that period, Tatum continued to develop into a high-level playmaker, someone who was able to generate scoring opportunities for his teammates while also being offensive for himself.

Tatum will certainly demonstrate his fit with the team when he returns to the lineup on Friday against the Mavericks.

LOS ANGELES – During one of Marcus Smart’s first media sessions as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers at the beginning of the season, he revealed a saying he has for every game. That is, ‘the toughest team sets the rules.’ This essentially means that the more physical team dictates which way the game will go. The Lakers haven’t always done a good job of following that quote, but Rui Hachimura believes they have gotten better in recent games.

The Lakers dominated from start to finish in consecutive wins against the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, respectively. A big part of those wins depended on the Lakers coming out on top early and asserting their will in terms of physicality. This includes playing tough defense, diving after loose balls, hitting hard on the glass and other little things that don’t always show up with statistics.

“I think when we did that in the game today [against the Kings]game [against the Warriors]I think we have created the atmosphere. That’s why we were able to control the whole game,” Hachimura said after the win against the Kings. “So I think things like that, we have to keep doing it. I think sometimes we do it and then we stop doing it. So we just have to keep doing it. We’ve got to make those plays and those little things. We have to keep building.”

Hachimura returned to the Lakers’ lineup against the Kings after a brief two-game absence due to illness. His game was somewhat solid, finishing with eight points while shooting 2-4 from the 3-point line in a little over 22 minutes.

He has been coming off the bench since returning from a calf injury in mid-January. Hachimura has appeared in 48 games, including 31 starts, averaging a little over 29 minutes per game. He averaged 11.7 points and 3.4 rebounds with splits of 50.1 percent shooting from the field, 44.1 percent shooting from the 3-point line and 74.5 percent shooting from the free-throw line.

But the Lakers’ overall toughness and physicality starts with smarts. He often sets the tone on the defensive end of the court, and is a big reason why head coach JJ Redick has opted to stick with Smart in the starting lineup following Hachimura’s return.

After the win against the Kings, Redick made sure to single out Smart for his impact on the game.

“I told the team afterward, I thought Smart’s defense … completely blew us away at different points in the game,” Redick said. “He finished with five steals, but he’s diving down the floor for loose balls. He’s starting the transition game for us. He switches to the five, sets him up perfectly. … He was another igniter for us.”