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Newcastle United’s The search for another high-end central defender has taken them to several European markets over the past year.

The Magpies have focused on youth profiles capable of making long-term starts rather than short-term improvements, particularly with injuries and concerns about squad depth continuing to follow Eddie Howe’s side.

One name that has consistently remained in that conversation, at least according to the Portuguese press, is Antonio Silva.

The Benfica defender has been admired in Newcastle’s recruitment structure for some time. The club first tried to convince him To go to the Premier League. There was also serious interest from Juventus before Benfica blocked the sale.

However, the situation is now changing rapidly at the Portugal international level.

Newcastle United attentive to contract situation

according to recordBenfica have formally offered Antonio Silva a new contract as they attempt to avoid entering a dangerous situation over his future.

The 22-year-old only has one year left on his current deal, meaning this summer could become the Portuguese side’s last realistic opportunity to secure a big fee.

Benfica president Rui Costa is trying hard to convince the defender to stay. The report suggests that the club is also ready to hand over the captaincy to Antonio Silva after Nicolas Otamendi’s departure from the club.

That offer is designed to show how central he is to Benfica’s future plans.

Everyone’s waiting to see what happens

Records show that Benfica still want Antonio Silva and Tomas Araújo to become the club’s long-term defensive partnership next season. Even Jose Mourinho reportedly planned around that idea before his expected departure to Real Madrid.

However, Benfica also knows that the player himself now controls most of the situation.

If Antonio Silva refuses to renew, the Portuguese club may be forced to seriously consider offers. Newcastle are one of the clubs that have already deployed the player after previous contact with the camp.

The Magpies’ interest also makes strategic sense.

Fabian Schar turns 34 this season and has struggled with injuries at various moments of the campaign. Sven Botman and Malick Thiaw were regulars for most of the season, but the pair also showed inconsistency during several stretches. Meanwhile, Dan Byrne – heavily used on the left side of defense by Eddie Howe – has also just turned 34.

This leaves Newcastle in a position where adding another long-term central defensive option could become a serious priority this summer.

Antonio Silva still looks like a promising profile despite a mixed campaign at Benfica.

The defender has made 43 appearances in all competitions this season. He will also remain a regular in Roberto Martínez’s Portugal plans ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Benfica hope that interest in him may increase further during the summer period.

Benfica’s stance is changing due to contract pressure

What makes this situation particularly important for Newcastle is the contract deadline.

Benfica already had enough power to reject approaches outright. This becomes even more difficult if Antonio Silva delays renewal talks into the summer.

The record states that the player is expected to wait until after the World Cup before making a final decision on his future. Benfica are aware of that possibility and know that the clock is now working against them.

Newcastle already know the resistance from Benfica. However, this time, if renewal talks fail to progress, the Portuguese side will not have as much room to hold on.

everton, Sunderland And brighton and hove albion Everyone has been chasing CA Osasuna’s Enzo Boyomo before the summer.

The 24-year-old’s development and form caught the attention of the Premier League last year alone.

At that time, we Covered claims from Spain Interest from Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, but no negotiations took place.

Fast forward to May and Everton, Sunderland and Brighton are now looking at centre-backs.

PL trio showed interest

The latest claims state that three English clubs are already showing interest in Enzo Boyomo.

newspaper of navaraCA Osasuna’s local newspaper report that their sources confirm that Everton, Sunderland and Brighton are all interested.

The 24-year-old has a €25m release clause and few of these clubs are willing to pay that fee. However, the report does not specify who among Everton, Regis Le Bris’s team and the Seagulls are prepared to offer that future.

Apart from the Premier League trio, Ipswich Town and Como are also in the mix.

Last month, Sports Witness Covered claims from Spain Ipswich Town sent a scout to follow the defender live.

The Championship side have secured promotion to the top flight, and the newspaper’s state scout officer watched Boyomo in action against Barcelona again last weekend. The Cameroon international is also on the Serie A team’s radar.

Osasuna are aware of the interest of these clubs and the ‘fear’ that the player could leave in the next window. Therefore, the La Liga side is working on finding his potential replacement.

Boyomo can only leave if interested parties pay his full release condition. Another newspaper, As, Also report that a €25m clause needs to be activated for the summer sale.

Contracts, prices, statistics and agent information

Enzo Boyomo has played 2,305 minutes in 27 matches, of which 120 minutes were from a Copa del Rey appearance.

transfer market The defender is valued at €20 million with a contract until 2029. Spanish agency All Iron Sports represents the Cameroonians.

Former Michigan football coach Sharon Moore avoided jail earlier this week when a judge sentenced her on two misdemeanor charges. The allegations stemmed from a confrontation with a former staff member with whom she had an inappropriate relationship.

Moore pleaded no contest last month to trespassing and malicious use of a telecommunications device in a domestic relationship. More serious charges – including felony home invasion and stalking – were dismissed as part of the deal.

This horrific incident occurred on the same day that Moore was fired by the University of Michigan. The case centered on the former coach’s uninvited visit to the apartment of his former executive assistant and mistress Paige Shiver, shortly after she dropped her case.

According to the investigation and its description, Moore entered the residence, became emotional and grabbed a kitchen knife, threatening to harm herself.

There was a shudder at the judge’s decision. In a public statement released after the hearing, he made it clear that the sentence did not match the trauma he experienced.

According to the New York Post, he said, “December 10 was the most terrible day of my life.” “The criminal acts he committed were extremely horrific and violent. He burst into my apartment crying, screaming, angry, and attacked me with knives. I was threatened, and I feared for my life.”

“Today’s sentence does not reflect the harm I suffered or the objective evidence in this case.”

A statement issued on behalf of Paige Shiver by her legal team pic.twitter.com/vXFWUqQNLw

– Isaiah Hole (@isaiahhole) 14 April 2026

Paige Shivers criticizes ‘sweetheart’ probation sentence: ‘I feared for my life’

The sentencing marks another chapter in Moore’s rapid decline. Once the Wolverines’ interim and then full head coach, he was fired due to the scandal surrounding the affair.

But the judge’s decision drew criticism that the former coach got a sweetheart deal, first with the plea bargain and then with the judge’s leniency. The judge reportedly took note of Moore’s wife’s support during the hearing, but warned that if Moore stepped out of line again, he would not be so forgiving.

“When I look at the totality of this situation I do not believe that imprisonment should be appropriate,” the judge said in sentencing. “I warn you, Mr. Moore, if there is a violation, all bets are off. I don’t like sending people to jail, but I have no problem doing it.”

It appears that he has clearly had a problem doing so in this case.

Rusty Weis is a lifelong fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Dallas Cowboys and Xavier Musketeers. He has been writing professionally… More about Rusty Weiss

leeds united Wrote Premier League history by ending a 45-year winless streak at Old Trafford with a 2-1 win over Manchester United on Monday evening.

Jaka Bijol was one of the key players in the victory, holding firm at centre-back for the 90 minutes against national teammate Benjamin Cesco.

It was a big moment for the 27-year-old, who arrived in the summer Daniel Farke has had to wait to be celebrated this season. Now it appears he has done just that, and big performances at Manchester United will only help.

a strong first half

The 2–1 win came courtesy of a great first-half performance, in which Leeds United applied high and sustained pressing, causing Manchester United problems.

Farke’s team forced the home side into a number of mistakes, allowing Noah Okafor to score twice in the first half hour, giving Leeds United a strong position at half-time.

Jaka Bijol was certainly impressed, admitting he took advantage of Manchester United’s recent extended break.

“We played a really good first half,” Slovenia’s AKIPA quoted him as saying.

“On the other hand, United had not played for 25 days, which is probably a little noticeable, because the training sessions are not the same. This time we were right, it is an important win for us, important three points.”

slovenia conflict

The key to the win was keeping Benjamin Cesco calm throughout the game. This was a task at which Jaka Bijol was particularly skilled.

While the Slovenian striker was a threat, he only really came close to getting his name on the scoresheet once. Leeds United goalkeeper Carl Darlow dealt with it well.

Bijol knew what he needed to do to ensure that his international teammate did not get the better of him.

“Benny also had a good chance, if he had scored then maybe we would have talked a little differently,” He added.

“But football is like that, sometimes he gives you, sometimes he takes a little away from you. Sometimes it’s better not to jump with Benny, because when he jumps, sometimes I can only see a shadow (laughs).

“I think we played really smart, we just suffered a little bit unnecessarily in the second half. But maybe that’s why it’s even better.”

‘Subconscious fear at Leeds United’

Leeds United were heading for a more comfortable evening when Lisandro Martínez was sent off in the 56′^th minutes.

Instead, that red card appeared to inspire Manchester United, with Casemiro’s header getting them back into the game in the 69.^th minutes.

The final 20 minutes came alive as Manchester United pushed for an equalizer and Leeds United fell behind. Ultimately, it turned out to be a tactic that worked.

However, it was stressful for Daniel Farke’s side, who have now moved away from the relegation battle. And Jaka Bijol admits that there was an atmosphere of fear.

“We had a top performance on the road, but in the end we lost a lot of points. That’s why this time we had a subconscious fear that we would concede a late goal.” He concluded.

Veteran center DeAndre Jordan has played with some of the most flammable personalities in NBA history, so he knows a thing or two about keeping you cool. After the New Orleans Pelicans’ 115-105 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday, Jordan made sure to shout out rookie Jeremiah Fears for a different kind of situation: the lack of technical fouls.

“He ain’t got no technique. I’m very proud of him,” Jordan said, smiling. “He ain’t got no technique today.”

“He didn’t get any techniques. I’m very proud of him. He didn’t get any techniques today”

– DeAndre Jordan on Jeremiah Fear pic.twitter.com/GQ0AgVCqdt

– Pelican Film Room (@PelsFilmRoom) 1 March 2026

The veteran’s playful jab came after a high-stakes game where emotions could have easily boiled over. Fears, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, played with a maturity that belied his age, especially after Pelicans star Zion Williamson left the game early in the second quarter with a right ankle injury.

With Williamson sidelined, Fears stepped up in a big way. The rookie guard finished the night with a massive double-double, including 18 points and a season-high 11 rebounds. He also added five assists and two blocks in 34 minutes of action, which shows why he remained atop the NBA rookie ladder throughout the season.

The Pelicans relied on a balanced attack to earn their fourth consecutive win. Saddiq Bey led the scoring with 24 points, while Bryce McGowens matched Fears with 18 points. Herbert Jones led the defensive effort with 17 points and eight rebounds, helping New Orleans hold off a late lead from Utah’s Isaiah Collier, who finished with 21 points.

For a Pelicans team that is beginning to find its stride in the Western Conference, Fears’ development as a skilled playmaker is a huge win. If he can continue to accumulate double-doubles while avoiding the referee’s whistle, DeAndre Jordan will have a lot more to be proud of.