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.

On Saturday night in New Jersey, a pair of top 10 welterweights face off on the UFC 328 main card as Joaquin Buckley takes on Shawn Brady. Both entered the cage coming off disappointing losses and needing a win to get back into the title contender conversation.

In the end, Philly’s Brady took advantage of his opportunity and used his excellent grappling to dominate Buckley and earn an easy unanimous decision victory. Following the win, let’s see where he lands in our updated UFC welterweight rankings after UFC 328.

10. Shavkat Rakhmonov (19-0)

Shavkat Rakhmonov has proven time and again that he can ultimately capture UFC gold. He cemented this fact with a hard-fought victory over fellow rising star Ian Garry at UFC 310. Although he was not the best version of himself, he went undefeated at 19–0 despite battling a serious knee injury.

However, knee problems are becoming a serious problem. The disease sidelined him for the entire 2025. Now, he is expected to miss much of 2026 after re-injuring the joint and requiring another surgery. That’s why he drops down our latest UFC welterweight rankings and could eventually fall out of the top 10 by the summer.

9. Joaquin Buckley (21-8)

Joaquin Buckley has faced many hardships during his UFC career. However, most of this was at middleweight. But when he moved up to 170 pounds in 2023, the “New Mansa” turned the tables and reeled off six consecutive wins. Three of these wins came against great players of this era, Vicente Luque, Stephen Thompson and Colby Covington.

However, with success comes stiff competition, and Buckley has had trouble swimming in the deep end of the welterweight pool. At UFC 328 in May, he suffered his second consecutive decision loss to a wrestler, this time to Sean Brady. His time in the top 10 may not last long.

8. Kamaru Usman (21-4)

For six consecutive years, Kamaru Usman set a great standard of excellence as he built a resume that will guarantee him a spot in the UFC Hall of Fame. He would go on to be known as one of the greatest welterweight fighters of all time and one of the best pound-for-pound competitors of his era. However, all good things come to an end.

Still, despite losing three fights, the 38-year-old showed at UFC Atlanta that he is far from over. Earned a very impressive decision win over one of the fastest rising stars in the division. Although he may not fight for gold again, Usman remains an elite talent at 170 pounds.

7. Belal Muhammad (24-4)

Belal Muhammad has long received a lot of criticism for his fighting style, but the impressive results cannot be denied, and it has catapulted him over the top to become the welterweight king in 2024. However, it is extremely difficult to live there, and that is what creates legends.

Unfortunately, after becoming champion, Muhammad suffered two disappointing defeats. The most recent case came against Ian Machado Gary in November. There is no serious doubt that he will ever fight for the title again.

6. Shawn Brady (19-2)

Sean Brady has been very impressive during his 11-fight run in the UFC. After a loss against former champion Belal Muhammad four years earlier, he scored four major wins, including a win against another former champion Leon Edwards. However, he ran into serious trouble against heavy-hitter Michael Morales at UFC 322 and suffered a major KO loss.

However, at UFC 328 in May, he bounced back from the setback with a completely lopsided victory over top-10 talent Joaquin Buckley.

5. Jack Della Maddalena (18-4)

Australia’s Jack Della Maddalena has become his country’s second largest MMA exporter. The DWCS contract winner won his first seven inside the Octagon – including five finishes – and earned a title shot in May 2025. In his first shot at gold, he was successful, taking the belt from Belal Muhammad.

However, staying on top has been difficult for the Australian team. In his first title defense, he was soundly defeated by former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Then, despite being in front of his countrymen, Carlos Prates demolished them in May. JDM is firmly out of the title picture in 2026.

4. Carlos Prates (24-7)

Since earning his UFC contract at the Contender Series three years ago, Carlos Prates has been excelling in the Octagon. Win their first four – they all finish. However, he got a bump in the road in April 2025 when fellow title contender Ian Machado Garry knocked him out.

But since then he has bounced back from that setback. Winning three in a row, they have all been eliminated again, and the most recent was a dominant destruction of former division king Jack Della Maddalena. The Brazilian is now a legitimate title contender.

3. Ian Machado Gary (17-1)

Weighing in at 170 pounds, Ian Machado is a notable part of Gary’s new wave of rising stars. He is a very technical striker who is arguably the best self-promoter in the division. He has already achieved many big victories inside the Octagon. However, his biggest victory came in November, when he defeated former division king Belal Muhammad.

By completely shutting down Muhammad’s grappling game in Qatar, the Irishman showed he is more skilled than he is given credit for.

2. Michael Morales (19-0) – Top Contender

Ecuador’s Michael Morales is quickly becoming one of the most feared fighters in the division. After an impressive performance on the regional scene, he won five straight inside the Octagon, including three finishes. However, in their last two encounters, they have defeated two of the best players in the division over the past five years. The most recent occurred at UFC 322 when he shut down a title opportunity with an impressive knockout victory over Shawn Brady.

1. Islam Makhachev (28-1) – Champion

Islam Makhachev has solidified his place as one of the greatest UFC lightweights of all time with his wins over Dustin Poirier, Alexander Volkanovski (twice) and Charles Oliveira. Not only is he a dominant wrestler, but he has one of the most underrated standup games in the game.

At UFC 322, he made his mark in UFC history when he moved up in weight and became the latest fighter to win titles in two divisions, as he became the new welterweight king with a dominant win over Jack Della Maddalena.

After earning a journalism degree in 2017, Jason Burgos worked as a contributor to several sites, including MMA Sacca… More about Jason Burgos

Estevao’s injury is not as bad as claimed chelsea The youngster is still expected to be fit for the World Cup this summer.

Journalist Eduardo Burgos Everyone has been urged to “take it easy” on the 18-year-old after reports today suggested the 18-year-old could be sidelined for a long period of time.

World Cup worries

Estevao suffered a hamstring injury during last weekend’s Premier League defeat to Manchester United.

Reports in England then said it was a grade four injury, ruling the Brazilian out of Chelsea for the remainder of the season. He also claimed that he is unlikely to play for Brazil in the World Cup this summer.

But Burgos wants to pour cold water on the situation. He emphasizes that everyone should “take a relaxed approach” about moving forward.

According to their information, Estevao will not play in Chelsea’s remaining matches. But he still has a good chance of making it to the World Cup. His recovery ahead of the tournament is now ‘absolute priority’.

He says in another tweet That a hamstring injury will keep Estevao out for ’20-30 days’. The forward is currently avoiding surgery.

Brazil is now in limbo and waiting to see what happens. His hope is to miss as many group stages as possible. GE Globo reports that Estevao is in talks with Chelsea Will have to return to Brazil for treatment. This will allow the Brazilian to remain in constant contact with the Blues regarding his situation.

chelsea in control

However, Chelsea will want to ensure that Estevao is not rushed into recovering from such an injury if he is to become Brazil’s poster boy this summer.

This is the fifth injury for this young player this season. While the age of two of them has been reduced due to illness, This is his second hamstring injuryAnd he also suffered a muscle injury in December.

He also had a hamstring injury which ruled him out for 19 days during his stay at Palmeiras. This should raise alarm bells, as he returned from a 25-day absence only last month. That was also his hamstring.

It would be foolish at least to recall him prematurely just for the World Cup. Especially when at the age of 18 he will have a lot of tournaments ahead of him.

newcastle united Goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos has been on loan at Sevilla since last summer.

The Premier League team signed him from Nottingham Forest in July 2024. Eddie Howe only used him once last season, which caused understandable disappointment.

Last week, Greece International expressed his anger On to Newcastle United for not making their point. At least as he saw it.

Vlachodimos’ decision to join the Andalusian club proved beneficial as it allowed him to enjoy regular minutes. To give context, the stopper has played 28 matches so far.

His La Liga statistics this season are as follows:

• Appearances: 27
• Start: 27
• Total minutes: 2,430
• Clean sheets: 4
• Target Allowed: 44
• Penalty saved: 1/10
• Total Savings: 77
• Savings per game: 2.9

The player’s performances for Newcastle United have convinced the Spanish club to extend his stay. The latter has no option or obligation to make his stay permanent and needs to reach a new agreement with the Magpies.

Update on the Newcastle United man’s future

Sevilla’s sporting director on 16 March Antonio Cordon stressed Stomper wants to extend his stay with them.

Last week, Sports Witness Covered claims from Spain The Premier League side want €10m for the Greece international. However, the La Liga side are unable to meet his request.

Tuesday’s edition of seville newspaperA local newspaper of the Spanish club, Odysseas gives the latest information on the future of Vlachodimos.

Last month, the Magpies man declined to comment On your future plans after your loan tenure.

The latest reports mainly focus on how the signing of Corden has failed to materialize for this season. At the weekend, Sevilla recorded a 2–1 league win at home to Atletico Madrid.

Vlachodimos was the only player to start for Diego Simeone’s side. He wants to stay but it remains a complicated operation for Sevilla, as the Magpies have already started receiving offers.

Diario de Sevilla made no mention of the clubs that had submitted offers or gave details of the offers. Either way, it will be difficult for Sevilla to retain him.

Our opinion: Magpies must sell

Odysseas Vlachodimos is unlikely to have a future at Newcastle United, where he is under contract until 2028.

If that were to happen, Eddie Howe’s team would have to sell and avoid sending him out on loan again in the summer.

Both the player and the Premier League side are likely to accept one of the offers on the table.

Tottenham Hotspur are banking on Luka Vuckovic amid Barcelona’s plans to bring him to La Liga.

is according to gameWhich covers when Barça will consider signing a Tottenham player in the summer.

The 19-year-old has been on loan at Hamburg SV since last summer and has impressed for the Bundesliga team.

His performances have been impressing the German club, and their fans dream of keeping him beyond this season.

The Tottenham-owned player also wants to continue playing alongside his brother Mario. He is in Hamburg and serving a doping ban until November.

Earlier today, Sports Witness news broadcast from germany Hansi Flick wants a new centre-back in the summer. Vuckovic is a substitute and Barcelona have had their first talks with his agent.

Barcelona’s plans for the Tottenham man

Sport relays this and provides its information on the possibility of the defender joining the Catalan club.

Pau Cubarci and Eric Garcia are both currently untouchables for Flick and Barça. The futures of Gerard Martin and Ronald Araújo need to be clarified, and if one of them is to leave, a new centre-back needs to come in.

In that case the Croatia international could be an option. The newspaper says the Spanish giants have lined themselves up with his agent Pini Zahavi.

It is worth noting that the representative has a ‘very close’ relationship with Barca president Joan Laporta and has a good relationship with the club. He also represents Fick and Robert Lewandowski.

Despite the close relationship with the agent, Sport say it is ‘not easy’ for the Blaugrana to move Vuckovic away from Tottenham. This is because the north London club are planning to rely on the central defender for the future.

However, Spurs’ ‘project is not progressing well, and the player also has doubts about joining a team’ which immediately sent him out on loan. Tottenham are now 16th in the table, one point above 18th-placed West Ham United.

Vuckovic’s contract and value

The Croatian has a contract with the Premier League team until 2030. The report suggests that Spurs paid €11m and he is now valued at €40m.

Sport may have taken this figure transfer marketThis has increased by €22m since Hamburg joined.

If Tottenham do sell Vuckovic, the fee they would ask would almost certainly be much more than €40m. Spurs are unlikely to sell a young talent with huge potential at a reasonable price.

On Saturday, Kevin Huerter returned to Chicago as part of the Detroit Pistons against the Bulls. This was his first comeback with his former team after Was part of a three-team deal Includes the Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves. A deal that would send Jaden Ivey from the Pistons to the Bulls.

Before the game, Huerter said for the first time According to Casey Johnson of Chicago Sports Network, about the impact of seven trades made by the Bulls.

“We’ve been sitting at .500 all year,” Huerter said. “It could have gone either way. As players, you have to expect everything. But in seven trades, I don’t know if I expected this.”

In the subsequent quote, Huerter described the change Experiencing its second consecutive mid-season trade.

“Change is always hard. But coming to a team that is No. 1 in the East and competes hard, it definitely makes the job easier on the court.”

Huerter came to Chicago last season As part of another three-way trade That sent Jack LaVine to the Sacramento Kings. Additionally, the Bulls received Huerter and Trey Jones from the San Antonio Spurs and Zach Collins from the Kings.

This year, Huerter is averaging 10.3 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. So far, he has played four games for the Pistons and is averaging 4.3 points per game. Meanwhile, he is out due to back stiffness.

The Pistons entered Saturday with a 41-13 record, the best record in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Bulls are 24-32 and on a seven-game losing streak.