Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez has been a target for a long time armory.

On 28 May, Game Witness Covered claims from Spain La Liga rejected Arsenal’s bid last summer.

Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are also in the battle with the Gunners to sign the 26-year-old this summer.

Diego Simeone publicly accepted It is not surprising that these three clubs are keen on the striker.

Recent claims hinted at an offer from the La Liga winners, but this was quickly dismissed by their counterparts.

Los Rojiblancos also blame Barça invention of stories And are using the media to spread their propaganda.

Big report on Arsenal from Spain

That doesn’t seem to put off Hansi Flick, who is competing with Arsenal and PSG.

Wednesday edition of As There’s a big report on the Gunners and it also mentions Barcelona and the Ligue 1 winners.

Mikel Arteta’s side are not giving up after a failed attempt last summer and continue to praise the World Cup winners.

The frontman wishes to join Barcelona, ​​but the Madrid club is blocking the move. His agent is also in talks with Arsenal and PSG at the end of the season.

Both of these clubs value him at €150m and they have the financial means to pay this price. The north London club are ‘preparing to make a move’ and plan to hold talks with Atletico to try to sign him. This will be their new attempt after last summer’s failure.

Gunners sporting director Andrea Berta spent a long time in Madrid and is likely to lead the talks.

Atletico Madrid are sticking to their stance that the Argentina international will not be sold and are counting on him being there next season. He has a release clause of €500m and his side insist that Julian Alvarez can only leave by activating the clause.

Spanish clubs are refusing to negotiate with Arsenal, Barcelona, ​​PSG or any other club.

There will be no bidding war as he is priced at €500m, which is a way of indicating that he is not for sale. Los Rojiblancos also insist the former Manchester City player has not asked to leave.

Player attitude will be important for Arsenal

Atletico Madrid could change their stance and open the exit door if Julian Alvarez asks for a transfer. Till then, there is unlikely to be any movement.

Therefore, the South American’s decision remains crucial for Arsenal, Barcelona or PSG moving forward.

Despite the challenges, after last summer’s failure, the Premier League winners are unwilling to give up and hope to succeed.

leeds united It appears that they have missed out on the signing of Kofi Amoako from Dynamo Dresden. He is joining Hamburger SV this summer, replacing Daniel Farke.

image hanover report That the 21-year-old defensive midfielder is set to remain in Germany rather than make a move to Elland Road.

leeds united’s rejection

The newspaper reports that, although no deal has been agreed yet, Kofi Amoako is likely to be a Hamburg player next season.

The German club intends to activate his release clause as soon as possible, with plans for next season’s squad already well in place.

Hamburg have an advantage after earning Bundesliga status early and will look to take advantage of it by defeating Amoako quickly. He will cost less than €2m. If Dresden is relegated to the third division, this is reduced to €500,000.

According to the newspaper, the midfielder is said to have ‘clearly expressed’ his desire to join Merlin Polzin’s side. He has rejected interest from Mainz and Leeds United to stay in Germany this summer.

bundesliga chance

Hamburg is equally keen on him. He believes he belongs in his team and has taken his career into his own hands by leaving Wolfsburg rather than waiting for his chance there.

He then had to move on loan to VfL Osnabruck in the third division and then joined Dresden in 2025 for around €200,000. Now his performances for them have attracted the attention of the Bundesliga side and he is set for a move to Hamburg.

The move would be a blow to Leeds. They will have been confident of securing the 21-year-old this summer. Actually, a recent report indicated that it was a deal that suited everyone perfectly.

Instead, it seems that Amoako has decided to remain in Germany. He wants to dominate the Bundesliga this time.

A new rumor claims that one of the new candidates for the Minnesota Vikings general manager job is a man who failed miserably at the same job for a different team a few years ago.

Despite firing former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in January, the Vikings are still looking for a replacement. Executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski had to lead the front office not only through free agency in March, but also during last month’s NFL Draft.

Nevertheless, there is still an interim tag on his spot, and the organization is set to conduct a new round of interviews to find a person to officially take over for Adofo-Mensah for the long term. On Wednesday, multiple sources revealed some new candidates for the job, including San Francisco 49ers assistant GM RJ Gillen. However, another name came up for the wrong reasons.

Minnesota Vikings interview with Dave Ziegler

Former Las Vegas Raiders GM Dave Ziegler is also among the executives set to interview with the Vikings soon. Ziegler has been an assistant GM for the Tennessee Titans since last year, and was a senior personnel advisor for the New Orleans Saints in 2024.

These opportunities came after he was fired midway through his second season with the Raiders. After being hired by Las Vegas ahead of the 2022 season, they hired longtime New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels as their head coach. It was a disastrous decision, as both were fired in November of 2023 after the Raiders posted a 9-16 record with the pair overseeing the roster.

Of the new candidates for the Vikings GM job, for better or worse, he is the only one with previous experience at that position in the NFL.

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Nabil Bahaoui’s career has taken him to Sweden, Germany, Switzerland and Saudi Arabia. But it could also include one of the Premier League’s most extraordinary stories.

speaking on football morningFormer AIK winger reveals he turned down a move leicester city In 2015, the year the Foxes shocked the world by winning the Premier League.

leicester city is sorry

Nabil Baho scored 14 goals for AIK in the 2014 Allsvenskan and was attracting interest from abroad. Leicester survived in the Premier League after spending most of the season in relegation trouble.

However, seven consecutive wins in their last nine matches gave them 14 points^th finishing last and spent another year in the top flight.

Bahoui knew how his season had gone, and he didn’t see how this would fit.

“I checked the app,” he said.

“They were new then and I thought we’d just chase. They had no possession and barely managed. I thought hard that it needed to be a team that had a lot of balls to go to. So, it wasn’t that.”

A year later, Leicester were Premier League champions. That summer Claudio Ranieri arrived and the miracle began.

Rated at 5000/1 odds before the season started, he led his team to the most unexpected title success. Now, Bahá’ís openly admit that the decision still stings.

“There are a lot of people who say, ‘I don’t have many regrets.’ But I really regret that I turned down the golden years at Leicester.”

Premier League misses out on new coaching path

Instead of Leicester. Nabil Bahaoui moved to Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, before moving through several leagues before returning to Sweden.

Now 33, he has announced his retirement as he plans to move into coaching at Brommapojkarna. It marked the beginning of a new chapter in an interesting story that was almost even more special.

Instead, he can only look back with regret, Although he’s not the only person who feels this way About Leicester’s unexpected title win.

Liverpool attempted to sign Denzel Dumfries in the January transfer window, and Aston Villa can now take advantage of the Netherlands international’s transfer status in the summer.

sports witness Covered Liverpool’s late approach for the defender in the winter transfer window. This was also confirmed by Beppe Marotta, but Dumfries remained among the Serie A league leaders due to Inter’s failure to sign Ivan Perisic.

So far this season, the right-back has played 20 times in all competitions, with injury having reduced his playing time.

Since returning, he has shown his importance to the team by starting each of the last two Serie A games.

Even if he appears to be more convincing to Cristian Chivu than Luis Henrique, Dumfries could leave the Nerazzurri. Aston Villa is one of the clubs who could take advantage of the opportunity, with Liverpool still in there.

Dumfries’ release clause is attracting clubs

interest Reports on the Netherlands international have made it clear that his future at Inter is in danger.

Ideally, the Nerazzurri would like to keep him but Dumfries has a release clause of €25m. It will be active from July, with the 29-year-old having recently changed agents. Even if Inter want him to stay, they won’t have complete control.

Furthermore, Aston Villa sees this as a big opportunity and is competing with Liverpool and Manchester City for the player’s signature.

Inter is aware of all this and is already looking for a possible replacement. Atalanta’s Marco Palestra is on their shortlist. Moussa Diaby is also being considered, having been aggressively pursued in January.

agent games potentially running

It is not the first time Aston Villa have been linked with a move to Dumfries.

Since he recently changed agents and his contract expires in 2028, this is a convenient way to help Dumfries earn one final, major contract. He is 29 and declining, injuries now slowly catching up with him.

At one point, he could have been an excellent signing for Aston Villa or even Liverpool. Now, there is a lot of risk involved.

Furthermore, Dumfries is not a creative right-back. He is more of a receiver in the final third and this has been consistently seen at Inter. Having a player like him would require Unai Emery to adjust his current system significantly.

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TeaThe managerial situation at Ottenham Hotspur is soon back in uncertainty. Igor Tudor’s tenure only lasted a few days, and Spurs are looking for direction again while trying to avoid relegation trouble.

The urgency surrounding the club has led to extensive scrutiny of potential managers. Names have come forward from across Europe and beyond. Among them, Palmeiras boss Abel Ferreira has been pushed back into talks.

However, reports from Brazil now offer two completely different versions of events.

Conflicting views from Brazil

Latest claims of journalist this week diego firmino There are suggestions that Tottenham have renewed their interest in Abel Ferreira following Tudor’s exit.

The report adds that Spurs have launched a new investigation to understand the coach’s current situation, although no formal proposal has been submitted.

That version paints a picture of an active search.

espn brazilHowever, provide important context that changes the story significantly.

According to his information, Tottenham have no longer had contact with Abel Ferreira. This took place in February, before Tudor’s appointment. In that state, As we covered at the timeSpurs were already looking for emergency options as pressure loomed around their season.

This proposal was short-lived. Tottenham wanted to know whether Abel would be willing to take charge until the end of the European season, effectively a contract of around four months.

Abel’s representatives rejected the idea outright. Negotiations never started, financial terms were never discussed and the approach never even reached Palmeiras. Importantly, ESPN says there have been no new contacts since then.

The context behind the rejection

When we look at Abel Ferreira’s current situation, his stance becomes clear.

He is under contract at Palmeiras until December 2027 and remains the centerpiece of a stable, long-term project. Brazilian clubs continue to compete at the top level domestically and in South America, offering conditions that are difficult to match in a short-term European role.

Their salary is another factor. Abel earns around €650,000 (£560,000) per month, placing him among the highest-paid managers outside Europe’s elite. That level of income reduces the appeal of temporary opportunities abroad.

More importantly, their career decisions are not driven solely by finances. Abel emphasizes structure, planning, and organizational stability. Tottenham, in their current state, do not provide that environment.

A four-month contract, in the midst of a demotion battle, offers little alignment with his priorities.

What’s next for Tottenham?

Tottenham are now expected to move in a different direction. Roberto De Zerbi is widely seen as the leading option as Spurs consider a long-term appointment.

Against that backdrop, Abel Ferreira’s renewed links appear to stem from recycled information rather than fresh developments. A report suggests a new investigation. Another explained that the only contact came earlier in the season and was immediately rejected.

He discovered Abel Ferreira as a possible solution. He was rejected without hesitation. Since then, there has been no clear indication that they have returned with any new approach.

As Spurs look to stabilize both on and off the pitch, their next move is likely to reflect that reality rather than looking at the door firmly closed again.

Jon Jones recently revealed that he was looking for money for his unsuccessful booking against Alex Pereira at the UFC White House card.

Last month, the UFC finally revealed the long-awaited lineup for its historic June event that will take place on the White House lawn. However, mixed martial arts fans were disappointed that one of the sports industry’s greatest fighters, Jon Jones, was taken off the card.

Prior to the announcement, rumors swirled that the company was in talks with “Bones” about a fight with former two-division champion Pereira. Jones also confirmed this. Nevertheless, both sides were unable to reach an agreement.

In the weeks since, UFC CEO Dana White has tried to downplay the actual negotiations. Jones has become frustrated with his boss’s refusal and even requests to be released from his contract. Reports revealed that the former two-division champion’s asking price was a deal breaker. On Saturday, Jones added more details about the failed talks.

Jon Jones wanted just over $15 million for UFC White House return

“I was ready, willing and physically able to take the step. I was willing to take much less than [Tom] Aspinall asks, but they won’t take a dollar over $15 million,” Jones wrote in an X post. “I felt like our fight was worth more.”

Over $15 million is certainly a big number for the typical earnings of UFC stars. However, if a fighter and card were worth the price, Jones and the UFC White House event would seem to be worth the splurge on him. Furthermore, it looks bad for White when he is reportedly paying boxer Conor Benn such a sum for just one fight in Zuffa Boxing.

The UFC is reportedly spending around $60 million on the event, called UFC Freedom Fight 260, to be held in June.

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

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

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

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

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

Arsenal monitoring enters new phase

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

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

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

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

Palmeiras Investment and Security Strategy

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

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

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

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

what happens next

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

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

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

The Las Vegas Raiders thought their business was done. It was already tough enough, having to part with possibly their best player by trading Max Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens. Of course, getting two first-round picks (including No. 14 overall) made the deal easier.

Still, now that the Ravens have cooled off and backed out of the deal after Crosby failed his physical, the Raiders are in a tough spot. Now everyone knows they tried to trade Crosby. Not only that, Crosby’s value has arguably decreased after failing the medical test.

Nevertheless, according to athleticAccording to NFL insider Diana Russini, the Raiders are not backing down from their original asking price. They still want two first-round picks to trade Crosby.

Meanwhile, many were skeptical of Crosby getting two first-round picks. After failing the physical, their chances of doing so seem even slimmer.

After all, free agency has been going on for three days. Teams have already adjusted their budgets after chasing top talents. Some teams that might have been targeting a Crosby trade have already made other plans, such as the Cowboys trading for Rashaan Gary, giving the Raiders fewer options to negotiate.

Still, if Las Vegas isn’t willing to trade Crosby, they should have no trouble getting at least a first-round pick in return. It remains to be seen whether they can get more.

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Everton attempted to sign Aidan Zhegrova from Juventus at the end of the winter transfer window. Now the possibility of the player leaving in the summer is increasing.

The Kosovan arrived at Juve in the summer of 2025 while he was recovering from a serious knee injury. Despite obvious technical potential, their impact has been limited.

sports witness Calciomercato IT covered claims last week about doubts regarding his future. At the time, Everton were mentioned as a candidate to offload him at the end of the season.

The uncertainty surrounding the winger has not gone away and alljuve Look ahead.

Everton given hope of summer deal

The outlet says the former Lille player is putting in extra training sessions to convince manager Luciano Spalletti. The Italian has no doubts about his ability but his fitness remains a big question mark. This has been the situation since his arrival.

Monday was a rest day for the Bianconeri but Zegrova still came out and worked hard.

Although it shows intent, its future is not certain. He considered leaving Juve in January but a move to Everton never materialised.

There is a possibility of change in this in summer. Zhegrova wants to prove to Juve that she is not useless and is capable of making an impression. However, older women are thinking from a financial perspective.

He joins in 2025 for just €14m and his transfer is likely to generate capital gains. That could lead to a move to Everton, with AS Monaco also interested.

Our opinion on Everton’s interest in Zegrova

As mentioned earlier, the technical ability of the Kosovo international has never been in doubt. His best performances came at Lille, when he could produce moments of magic out of nowhere. Injury has set him back and the 26-year-old needs full match fitness to perform at his best.

Everton have to be wary of this, especially considering how physically demanding the Premier League is.

This is an interesting option for David Moyes, and one way to make a deal could be an initial loan move.

A new rumor has revealed that the New England Patriots made an unsuccessful offer to the Philadelphia Eagles for AJ Brown.

The Browns’ future will be one of the biggest stories in the NFL this offseason. The receiver is a three-time Pro Bowler and can be a game breaker every week. However, in 2025, the 28-year-old did not hide his disappointment at how he was used in the offense. Creating a scenario where moving Brown would be in the best interest of the team.

Despite the damage he suffered to his reputation last season, several teams would be interested in acquiring his services. The one who has most often been linked to being a pass catcher is the Patriots. Well, it looks like New England recently made Philly an offer, and it apparently fell through.

AJ Brown stats: 78 catches, 1,003 yards, 7 touchdowns, 12.9 yards per catch

According to Philadelphia sports radio personality Anthony Gargano, he claims the Patriots offered first- and third-round picks for AJ Brown. However, he could not confirm whether it was in next month’s NFL Draft or in a future year. If they are in this year’s draft, there will be picks 31 and 95 overall.

Earlier this week, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported that the Eagles were looking for a Quinnen Williams-esque return in a potential trade for the Browns. The New York Jets received a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 first-round pick and defensive tackle Mazzie Smith from the Dallas Cowboys for the four-time Pro Bowler before last season’s trade deadline.

Various reports claim that multiple teams have inquired about trading for the star receiver. However, all indications are that none of them have prompted Eagles general manager Howie Roseman to seriously consider a trade.

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The New York Knicks have tried to land a superstar for years. From pursuing LeBron James’ free agency in 2010 to being linked to stars like Donovan Mitchell and even Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Knicks appear to be home to one of basketball’s biggest stars and a perennial championship contender. But, that effort to acquire franchise-changing talent hindered the Knicks for several years.

In an interview with Fan Duel TV play it backFormer Knicks coach David Fizdale looks back at the 2018-2019 season, where New York went 17-65. According to him, the team was trying to land either Zion Williamson or Ja Morant in the 2019 NBA Draft, while also trying to land Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.

“I was totally on board with the plan we came up with, and I thought this was the deal and this was the way to go about it. It didn’t work out… losing all the games, sacrificing our record to get Zion Williamson or Ja.

He added, “That summer our guys thought KD and Kyrie were definitely coming to us, but it didn’t work out.”

The Knicks have had some productive role players on the team, such as Luke Kornet, who is emerging as a backup center with the Spurs this season. Tim Hardaway, Courtney Lee and Enes Kanter have had productive years in the league and Kristaps Porziņš, though battling injuries, recently helped the Boston Celtics win the 2024 NBA title.

But Fizdale believed the roster construction was not really conducive to winning.

“When you look at that roster as a whole, all solid players, but when you put them on the floor together, the pieces weren’t working… If I were doing it again, I would have struggled more to make a team early on and not cash in on my record.”

Overall, Fizdale brought a different take to the conversation about tanking. The tanking discussion has been a big one throughout the season, and Fizdale offered a different perspective on it.

“That’s the hard part for coaches when you agree to tank. When you tank, you have to build something big. Not everything that happens is considered a tank… That’s not the formula.”

A new report on Wednesday reveals that the New York Giants came just moments away from completing a trade for rising defensive star Trent McDuffie.

After a poor 4-13 finish and third consecutive loss on the season, there is actually real hope and excitement for NY Giants fans heading into the 2026 campaign. This is due to the hiring of former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh.

While the Ravens fired Harbaugh earlier this year, it was due to him not reaching the high standard he had set over the past 18 seasons, not because he wasn’t coaching at a high level. Harbaugh has led the Ravens to the playoffs in 12 of his 18 seasons, won 10 or more games 11 times (12 two seasons ago), and has a Super Bowl championship on his resume.

Harbaugh is expected to get more out of this roster than Brian Daboll has in the last four years. However, the NY Giants still need more impact players if they hope to become a playoff contender in 2026. And it seems they had their eye on one of the game’s best young cornerbacks to help improve those chances.

NY Giants were close to trading Trent McDuffie

Kansas City Star NFL reporter Sam McDowell revealed, “I’m told the Trent McDuffie trade came down to the Rams and Giants. In the end, the Rams were the team that was willing to give up a first-round plus.”

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Rams completed a blockbuster trade for the 2025 All-Pro and two-time Super Bowl champion. In the deal, the Kansas City Chiefs received a first-round pick (No. 29), fifth- and sixth-rounders in next month’s NFL Draft, and a third-rounder next year.

McDuffie is in the final year of his rookie contract and is expected to get a new long-term deal that will pay him around $30 million annually. McDuffie would have been a huge contribution to a NY Giants secondary that was terrible last season. Although they didn’t complete a trade, it’s good to see the front office looking to make big, bold moves to fix one of the team’s biggest issues in 2025.

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West Ham United’s Taty Castellanos has revealed that he had the opportunity to join River Plate early in his career.

The Argentina international appeared on a stream with Lagusneta and Teo D’Elia to talk about some topics.

The Millionaire Page Includes comments from the West Ham player on River Plate’s interest and why the move never came to fruition.

The striker arrived in Europe for the first time when Verona signed him from New York City FC in 2022. A year later, he left the La Liga team to join Lazio permanently. He spent over three years with the Serie A team before Nuno Espirito Santo’s side signed him in January.

West Ham player surrounded by River Plate fans

The South American club approached the 27-year-old when he was his assistant to Mattias Biscay. His first term was between June 2012 and December 2022. He returned to River Plate again in August 2024 as assistant to Marcelo Gallardo.

Taty Castellanos reveals talks with Biscay over joining the Argentine club. Furthermore, people close to him were pushing him to leave New York City FC for River Plate.

“My friends from Mendoza and my brother are all River Plate fans, they were driving me crazy trying to get me to join them,” He said.

“I also spoke to Biscay, Gallardo’s assistant. This was six months before Gallardo finished his first stint at the club.”

Why didn’t Taty Castellanos join River Plate?

According to La Pagina Millonaria, after losing Julian Alvarez to Manchester City, River Plate tried to sign the attacker in the summer of 2022. In the same window, the Argentine club sold Enzo Fernández to Benfica.

These two deals significantly improved their financial position, but reports now claim that River Plate refused to meet New York City’s $15m [€12.7m] price. Therefore, he ultimately did not join them.

Taty Castellanos has two goals in nine appearances for West Ham in all competitions. He has a contract until 2030, with the option of a further year, but has been linked with a move away from the Hammers.

Last week, Sports Witness Brazilian claims covered Flamengo are considering him for the near future.

last month, sports witness Majelby’s unsuccessful move for Abdoulie Manneh was closely followed by Birmingham City.

The player was desperate for a transfer away from the Swedish side. After a deal with St Andrews failed to materialise, he stayed in England in the hope of breaking into another Championship team.

This did not happen, and the attackers returned to Sweden at the end of the winter window.

Now some developments are emerging and it seems as if Manneh is recovering from the Birmingham City failure.

The player is back training with Mjällby

Mjällby has released a official statement The 21-year-old confirmed on their website that Manneh is back in training.

They also detail why the Birmingham City transfer did not go through. There are indications that the Swedish club was not happy with the terms of the offer.

Manager Jakob Lennartsson said: “As we previously confirmed, Manneh is in talks with the club to explore the possibility of a transfer during the winter window. However, we have not found a solution where all parties are satisfied, which means Manneh will remain an MJLB AIF player.”

Lennartsson expressed his belief that keeping Manneh is the best option for Mjälby.

“The situation is not favorable for the player or the club, but we believe we have made the best decision based on the current circumstances.

“Communication has been good throughout the process and Abduli is now fully focused on contributing to a strong performance for Majalbi AIF.”

The statement also included comments from the player who is happy to return to Sweden. That said, he could hardly share his sadness over the failed move to Birmingham City.

“The last few days have been stressful for me mentally and athletically. At the same time, I’m happy to be back at MJLB again.

“I’m looking forward to meeting my teammates, working hard every day and playing competitive matches in front of our supporters as soon as possible.”

The discussion about the attacker does not end here BLT Look at Manneh’s condition also. He is confident that Mjelby will hand the player a new deal.

His current contract expires on December 31, 2027 and there is a verbal agreement that it will be extended. The outlet is confident this should put an end to the speculation.

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has ended, and Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson is this year’s winner. However, Orlando Magic guard Jace Richardson had a scary moment as he was completely knocked unconscious during one of his attempts.

Richardson, who is 20, ran along the baseline to attempt his dunk. However, the ball got stuck on the backboard, causing Richardson to fall and land directly on his back. Fortunately, he did not appear to suffer any related injuries, and he was able to get back on his feet after about three seconds.

Jace Richardson’s scary fall during the slam dunk contest 😱😱😳
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– HoopVillain🔥 (@HoopVillain_) 15 February 2026

Richardson was one of the first contestants to be eliminated from the dunk contest. Jackson Hayes of the Los Angeles Lakers was the other contestant eliminated early. The Magic rookie at least got a chance to show off his athletic talents on Saturday, even if he didn’t win the dunk contest.

After being selected 25th overall by Orlando, Jace Richardson has had a great first year so far in the NBA. He plays an average of 12.1 minutes per game in a reserve role for the club. During 39 appearances off the bench, Richardson averaged 5.1 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. He’s also shooting 47.1% from the field and 37.3% from beyond the three-point line.

The Dunk Contest was the only competition Richardson competed in during NBA All-Star Weekend. He will now enjoy the remainder of the break before the Magic are back in action on Thursday, February 19, giving him approximately five days of rest. Orlando will face the Sacramento Kings in that contest.