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liverpool Attempted to sign Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan in January. All hope may not be lost for the Reds, as the wing-back is pushing for a move to England.

The Dutchman missed several games due to injury at the beginning of this season.

Then Liverpool came forward for him. sports witness This approach was covered, with Inter CEO Beppe Marotta also speaking publicly about the move.

A deal never materialized, probably because Inter could not find a replacement in time.

Some of the background surrounding Dumfries is now emerging and it seems those around him are pushing for a Premier League transfer.

Dumfries has a dream of England

IT migration market A deeper dive into the 29-year-old’s situation makes it clear the Dumfries father was unhappy with his move to Liverpool.

Since the Nerazzurri wing-back left Wasserman, it is his father Boris who is his sole agent. And since then, he has been trying to help his son get his ‘dream move’ to England.

He has also instructed the agents and middlemen to achieve that goal.

Jorge Mendes and Ali Barrat are also in the works and they tried to keep him in the Premier League in January. This brought Liverpool forward and there is every possibility that something will happen in the summer too.

Despite this, Inter is sleeping deeply. They will not regret losing him and will even accept it Selling him for €20m, while his release clause is €25m.

This should give hope to the Reds, who could be contacted again in the summer.

Our opinion: Liverpool probably don’t need Dumfries

The Netherlands international has performed really well since his return from injury. He scored two goals in the league game against Como, giving Inter a shot at the title.

However, that doesn’t mean he would be ideal for Liverpool. He is like a wing-back who focuses on making runs in the final third.

The Reds need a right-back but Dumfries have defensive weaknesses. Any deal for him would be cheap but tactically, he has a number of areas that need attention. This is why there may be better and younger options on the market in favor of Arne Slott.

Victor Romero, father of Tottenham Hotspur star Christian Romero, has questioned recent transfer claims.

The Argentina international moved to Europe for the first time when Genoa signed him from Club Atlético Belgrano in 2018.

Since then, he has had stints with Juventus and Atalanta in Italy and La Dea sold him to Tottenham in 2020. Spurs initially signed the centre-back on loan and made his stay permanent a year later.

Last summer, Atletico Madrid wanted to sign the defender, but the Premier League team refused to do so and extended his contract.

The north London club have struggled this season and now sit 17th in the table, one point more than 18th-placed West Ham United. Earlier this week, Roberto De Zerbi became their third manager of the season.

Two months ago, Sports Witness Covered claims from Argentina That the 27-year-old will leave Spurs in the summer. Since then, there have been claims of interest from Atlético, Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Surprising transfer option for Tottenham star

Argentinian journalist Fernando Lavechea told Radio Splendid, relayed by infobaeAbout a surprising claim regarding Christian Romero.

They reported on Friday that the World Cup winner wants to leave Tottenham Hotspur and return to Club Atlético Belgrano.

The defender is a product of the Argentinian club’s academy and spent two years with their first team before moving to Europe.

After Lavecchia reported this, series 3 Contacted Victor Romero to get his opinion about his son’s possible return.

“It’s a bomb that keeps getting bigger. I hope it’s true; as a Belgrano fan and a father, what more could I want, but I know nothing,” He said.

However, the Spurs star’s father is shocked by the claim. Victor explained: “Cutie isn’t one to make statements, so that surprises me.”

Also, Romero.SR is not closing the door to a possible transfer to his old club in the future.

“I don’t know anything, but anything can happen in football. Today you might be thinking about staying close to your family, and tomorrow they put a team together to win the championship and everything changes. I don’t want to lie,” He added.

Spurs want to recoup investment

The English club paid Atalanta around €50m to buy Cristian Romero in 2021.

His father now believes that Tottenham Hotspur would like to recoup the fee invested from the sale.

“He has two more years on his contract with Tottenham and the release clause is very high. The English club will not let him leave for free; it is between $50-70m [€43.4-60.6m]. For me, they would like to get their investment back,” Victor said.

Contract, price and agent information

Last August, the Spurs star signed a new contract until 2029 transfer market He is now worth €50 million.

The former Juventus man is represented by agent Ciro Palermo, who mainly looks after Argentinian players.

🇮🇹 Roberto De Zerbi | Gazzetta explains Tottenham power

🔥 Preparations to establish Ferguson-like control over Spurs
➡️Transfer and Comprehensive Decision
✍️Part of the condition of signing #THFC
💵 There is a possibility of getting the players he wantshttps://t.co/ka2IedoTEK #joyce

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) April 1, 2026

Tottenham’s pursuit of Anderlecht’s Nathan De Cat has received a boost as the midfielder’s father has openly admitted he is in no rush to renew his contract at Anderlecht.

However, Spurs need to secure Premier League football to get the 17-year-old According to Voetbal 24.

Tottenham hopeful of breaking contract impasse

Nathan De Cat is currently linked to Anderlecht until 2027, but there is currently no expectation that he will renew. Due to this the Belgian club is facing a clear dilemma. Either they sell this summer or risk losing one of Europe’s most exciting midfielders next year.

For Tottenham, it is the perfect storm. De Cat is a top talent whose contract is shrinking and the club is under pressure to cash in.

Premier League Scouts Circle

At 17 the interest is already fierce. Manchester United have been tracking him for months. Tottenham’s interest is also solid, with several scouting missions logged. Brighton’s €20m bid has already been rejected.

Despite his age, Nathan De Cat is already a central figure in Anderlecht’s midfield. He has been handed a rare level of responsibility for a teenager and is a major reason why Europe’s elite are circling him.

His blend of maturity, technique and sporting intelligence has made him one of the most coveted prospects in Belgium and Europe.

€30-35m price tag

Anderlecht are aiming high, expecting a fee in excess of €30m. His negotiating position has been weakened due to his contract situation, but Spurs are understood to be willing to pay €30-35m to secure the youngster and beat off competition.

However, they must first secure Premier League survival. De Cat will have no desire to play in the Championship next season. His current position, 16^th In the table and just one point outside the bottom three, there is a hurdle for any desire to sign De Cat.

However, with De Cat’s father publicly freezing contract talks, the opportunity exists. It is now up to Spurs to ensure that their league position does not close the door they have been waiting to walk through.

🇵🇹 Maxi Araújo | tottenham and chelsea keen

✈️ Both clubs sent officials this week
⚽️Saw Uruguay score important goals
🔁The 26-year-old versatile fullback
📊 €80m clause to be negotiatedhttps://t.co/noKuKvwg6h #thfc #cfc

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 21 March 2026

MIAMI – The Miami Heat are attempting to reach the playoffs in a tight Eastern Conference standings, with the first game of the season’s final 13 at home against the Los Angeles Lakers and superstar LeBron James. With the Heat facing tough games ahead, head coach Erik Spoelstra explained how James is standing the test of time.

James is 41 years old, in his 23rd season in the NBA, and it’s barely noticeable that he’s lost a step, adding another level to his already legendary status as one of the top players in NBA history. In addition to demonstrating that James was a key part in bringing two championships to Miami along with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh during the “Big 3” era.

Spoelstra was apparently the head coach of those teams, as he described how James was “giving Father Time hell.” In addition to watching closely from his time in Miami, Spoestra also watched as Team USA’s assistant coach as James and Co. earned a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

“You just have to have total respect for his level of competitiveness,” Spoelstra said before the Heat played the Lakers on Thursday night. “You know, he’s not only competing against the entire league, but he’s competing against Father Time, and he’s giving Father Time hell, he really is. And you have to respect that.”

“This doesn’t happen by accident,” Spoelstra continued. “I obviously saw a lot of his habits 14 years ago, but then at the USA weeks, you could see how dedicated he was to all the different things, shooting, player development, but also lifting and mobility and everything to keep his body right. It was impressive. He’s doing a lot of impressive things.”

Erik Spoelstra on LeBron James: #HeatNation

“He’s competing against Father Time and he’s making Father Time hell…” pic.twitter.com/4zxIixr6PP

– Zachary Weinberger (@ZachWeinberger) 19 March 2026

LeBron James warming up before tonight’s game against the Heat: #HeatNation pic.twitter.com/WN642MMDsd

— Zachary Weinberger (@ZachWeinberger) March 19, 2026

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra says LeBron James could play another decade

This is not the first time that the Heat’s head coach in Spoelstra has praised James, it is a common occurrence every time the star has returned to Miami to take on his former team. Even if the sports world wonders when James will retire, Spoelstra believes he can play basketball for the next “decade” if he wants to.

“Size, strength and IQ. What he can do with his body and the way he takes care of himself,” Spoelstra said on December 4, 2024. United, but at this size, and if he wants to slow the game down and just play, you know, away from his brain and IQ, he can do that for another decade, I doubt he’ll find the interest in it, but he can.

Talking more about Erik Spoelstra and more about LeBron James and how he still excels at this age. #HeatNation pic.twitter.com/jJ1OUGRaas

– Zachary Weinberger (@ZachWeinberger) 4th December 2024

At any rate, who knows if Thursday night at the Cascade Center will be the last time James plays in Miami, but it can’t be denied that fans will remember the superstar who led the team to four consecutive NBA Finals appearances from 2011-2014. Additionally, Spoelstra is trying to defeat James, the Lakers and any other team that stands in the way of the Heat as they sit 38-31, seventh in the East, entering Thursday’s game against Los Angeles.

Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan couldn’t believe it when he recently learned he had passed NBA legend Tim Duncan on the all-time scoring list.

Just a few days later, he achieved another impressive feat.

DeRozan finished with a season-high 41 points, including a three-pointer, 11 assists and three steals, to lead the Kings to a 116-111 victory over the Utah Jazz at Golden 1 Center on Sunday. They improved to 18-51.

According to StatMuse, the 36-year-old guard is the oldest player in NBA history to reach that number in a game.

DeRozan has been a bright spot amid another disappointing campaign in Sacramento. He has been a consistent weapon since signing with the team on a three-year, $74 million contract through 2024.

He is averaging 18.8 points – his lowest since the 2012–2013 season – 3.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists this season. Although his numbers have dropped, he still remains a lethal threat on offense, especially during clutch situations.

The Kings have now won three consecutive games and are 4-1 in their last five meetings.

When DeRozan entered the league as the ninth overall pick out of USC in 2009, not many expected him to be among the top 20 scorers. But through his consistency, work ethic and desire, he has maintained his legacy.

If he improves his scoring in the final stages, he will average at least 20 points for the 13th consecutive year.

DeRozan also has a strong chance to surpass NBA icons Dominique Wilkins and Oscar Robertson for 16th place on the all-time scoring list by the end of the season.

The Kings host the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.

on weekends, sports witness TuttoSport covered claims about Tottenham’s interest in Juventus defender Federico Gatti.

Spurs’ move for the Italian was largely dependent on Igor Tudor and whether he would remain beyond the ongoing campaign. He is on a short-term deal but the newspaper highlighted Gattis’ good relationship with the manager.

Against AS Roma at the weekend, the defender shone for Juve. He came off the bench after just 90 minutes and scored the stoppage-time equaliser. He also scored against Galatasaray in a dramatic Champions League playoff second leg.

With his future in doubt amid talk of Tottenham, Gatty’s father has come out to fight for him.

Gatti is fighting for Juve

Spoke to the centre-back’s father Ludovic tuttosport About his son’s struggles over the past few months. He explained in detail about his injury problems and what he had to go through to prove many people wrong.

He said: “It’s been an unlucky year for my son. Last season it cost him an injury in the spring which affected him under Tudor. He’s carried that problem with him into this season, then a bad flu when Spalletti arrived in November and finally a meniscus.”

Ludovic also praised the Italy defender’s attitude, making it clear that Luciano Spalletti was not playing him well enough.

“Now he is bitter because he wants to play more, but it would be strange if he did not: fortunately he does not accept this fate, thank God, because professionals should always aim for the best.”

Gatti’s father also appeared to have a message for the likes of Tottenham, making it clear the player wants to make his mark in Turin.

“He doesn’t care about a good contract: he wants to feel alive with the satisfaction of playing, so he will fight to get his place back“

Gatti is a fighter

The 27-year-old has never been technically exceptional but has always performed well as a pure defender. His recent rise also reflects his mentality, especially since Gatti never looked like a strong starter for Spalletti.

The defender has had quite a humble journey in the game and his fighting attitude reflects that. Unfortunately, his shortcomings on the ball can let him down, as Spalletti generally prefers technically strong defenders.

While the player’s father wants the best for him, the Italy international may actually be for sale.

His contract in Turin expires in 2030 and this could prove profitable for Juve. The Bianconeri paid an initial €7.5m to sign him in 2022 and if a club like Tottenham meets their asking price, the Old Lady will make a huge capital gain.

Tactically and financially, his exit would make sense for Spalletti’s side.

Things change fast in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers celebrate a 129-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center, with LeBron James leading the way with 20 points in the first half.

Luka Doncic, who celebrated his 27th birthday on February 28, top-scored with 26 points, while Austin Reeves had 18 points to lead the team to a comfortable win in the absence of Stephen Curry. However, at least that much attention went to LeBron’s 11-year-old daughter, Zuri James, who took heartwarming photos with her dad before the game.

“It’s special, it’s special, it’s definitely softened me over the last 11 years. I had two boys in the beginning but having her is special. It’s a different kind of love between girls and boys. It’s tough love when it comes to my boys. I yell at them and do anything, you know they take it, they know how to take it, it’s different, I soften a little bit when I have my daughter,” James said in a clip on According to said. Bronemuse talks about the impact his daughter has had on him.

“It’s special. It’s definitely mellowed me out over the last 11 years”

– LeBron on being a father to a girl. 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/MgnecIIr3J

– BronMuse (@BronMuse) 1 March 2026

Zhuri mirrored his father’s dribbling exercises in the session and successfully sank a backward over-the-head trick shot from the free-throw line after several attempts and some coaching from the 41-year-old. According to SeattleP, the conversation culminated with Zhuri alley-ooping James, 41, for a pre-game slam, followed by their signature handshake and an exchange of “I love yous” before tipoff.

When Zhuri was asked how he made the basket, he said, “I don’t know. I tried to make sure I was in front of the basket.”

Regardless, fans will be glad LeBron isn’t going soft on the court as he’ll arguably have better answers to questions about his shooting, considering he went 7-13 on the night, contributing nicely to the Lakers’ 53.3% overall efficiency. They shot an astonishing 46.1% from three-point territory, compared to the Warriors’ overall efficiency of 45.1% and 27.3% from beyond the arc.

For the Warriors, Gui Santos top-scored with 14 points, while Moses Moody and Gary Payton II added 12 points each, the latter coming off the bench. The Lakers ended their three-match losing streak and will now face the Sacramento Kings in their next match.

On Thursday, the Chicago Bulls were back in action from the All-Star break and defeated the Toronto Raptors at home. Head coach Billy Donovan was recently absent to care for his family. his father diedBilly Donovan Sr.

Before the game, Bulls issued a tribute To Donovan Sr., according to ClutchPoints.

The Bulls honored the passing of head coach Billy Donovan Sr., father of head coach Billy Donovan, before tonight’s game versus the Raptors.

(via @DravesZachary) pic.twitter.com/ui1abaibg3

– ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 20 February 2026

Billy Donovan Sr. was a standout player at Boston College, where he finished as the No. 3 top scorer in program history with 1,102 career points. He was a first lieutenant in the army.

Billy Jr. later began playing basketball and played in college at Providence. In 1987, he was part of the team that reached the Final Four. Ultimately, Billy Jr. became the head coach at Florida and led them to two consecutive NCAA Championships in 2006 and 2007.

After his father passed away, colleagues like Rick Pitino sent my best wishes. Meanwhile, the Bulls are 24-31 and on a six-game losing streak.

Donovan has been the head coach of the Bulls since the 2020–21 season. Till now he has made a record of 195-205. Additionally, Donovan led the Bulls to the 2022 NBA Playoffs, in which they were eliminated in the first round by the Milwaukee Bucks in five games.

Previously, Donovan was the head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2015 to 2020. He compiled a record of 243–157. His current overall coaching record in the NBA is 438–362. In 2025, Donovan was Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Meanwhile, Wes Unseld Jr. has taken over as interim head coach.

The basketball world was shocked by the news that Billy Donovan Sr., father of Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, has died. St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino was one of the first to get the message across, as he is a close friend of the family.

Pitino, formerly of X, wrote on Twitter, “He was no better than Billy Donovan Sr. A special man in every sense of the word. RIP my friend! You’re in heaven already.”

Pitino coached Donovan Jr. when he was a player at Providence and he later joined Pitino’s coaching staff at Kentucky.

Donovan’s father was an important part of his life and supported his basketball dreams at all times. He also used to take her to New York Knicks games when she was a kid.

“These last 15, 16 years for me have been — oh my God! — phenomenal,” Donovan Sr. said in a 2011 story written by GatorZone. “I used to play basketball growing up. When Billy was little, we’d watch games on television and I’d take him to see the Knicks. And now, to be able to be with the team and go to all the games and knowing that Billy wants me to be a part of it, I’m so lucky I can’t even tell you.”

Donovan Sr. played college basketball at Boston College and scored over 1,000 career points.

There’s no doubt that Donovan Sr. played a big role in his son’s life, and he’s still living it up as the Bulls’ coach.

More people will probably send prayers and condolences to the family in the coming days.