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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.

west ham united They are set to let Niklas Fulkrug leave the club for a ‘reduced fee’ this summer as they no longer plan to keep the 33-year-old.

Sky Sports Germany report Today on the striker, who is set to return to the London Stadium from an unsuccessful loan spell at AC Milan.

€3m gross salary at West Ham

The website report that this season has been ‘particularly bitter’ for Niklas Fulkrug, who has had to battle injury problems, miss out on the Champions League, suffer relegation with West Ham and miss the World Cup with Germany.

Milan are not exercising the €5m option to sign him permanently. And although he is under contract with West Ham until 2028, he has no future with the Hammers either.

West Ham ‘no longer plan’ to use the 33-year-old striker, largely due to cost reasons. He currently earns over €3m at the London Stadium. This is no longer financially viable as they are a Championship side.

Fulkrug wants to leave and go somewhere else. Clubs from Italy, Spain and MLS are interested in him. There is also interest in the Bundesliga. Werder Bremen are considering bringing him back and preliminary talks have taken place.

west ham agreement

An agreement has to be reached with West Ham. They would be willing to let Fulkrug go ‘for a reduced fee’.

A separate report this week said That the Hammers could also let the experienced striker leave on a free transfer via a severance package.

Either way, there is a growing feeling in Germany that Nicklas Fulkrug’s time at West Ham is over. This is no surprise after a period of injuries at the club. It was seen that he missed 30 games due to various injuries.

Now that they need to cut costs, it appears he is at the top of the list of people they want to move on.

west ham united They are set to let Niklas Fulkrug leave the club for a ‘reduced fee’ this summer as they no longer plan to keep the 33-year-old.

Sky Sports Germany report Today on the striker, who is set to return to the London Stadium from an unsuccessful loan spell at AC Milan.

€3m gross salary at West Ham

The website report that this season has been ‘particularly bitter’ for Niklas Fulkrug, who has had to battle injury problems, miss out on the Champions League, suffer relegation with West Ham and miss the World Cup with Germany.

Milan are not exercising the €5m option to sign him permanently. And although he is under contract with West Ham until 2028, he has no future with the Hammers either.

West Ham ‘no longer plan’ to use the 33-year-old striker, largely due to cost reasons. He currently earns over €3m at the London Stadium. This is no longer financially viable as they are a Championship side.

Fulkrug wants to leave and go somewhere else. Clubs from Italy, Spain and MLS are interested in him. There is also interest in the Bundesliga. Werder Bremen are considering bringing him back and preliminary talks have taken place.

west ham agreement

An agreement has to be reached with West Ham. They would be willing to let Fulkrug go ‘for a reduced fee’.

A separate report this week said That the Hammers could also let the experienced striker leave on a free transfer via a severance package.

Either way, there is a growing feeling in Germany that Nicklas Fulkrug’s time at West Ham is over. This is no surprise after a period of injuries at the club. It was seen that he missed 30 games due to various injuries.

Now that they need to cut costs, it appears he is at the top of the list of people they want to move on.

Faced competition from FC Porto leeds united To sign Mauro Jr. from PSV Eindhoven this summer.

Mauro joined the Eredivisie winners from Desportivo Brasil in 2017 and has been with the first team since 2019.

Operating primarily as a left-back and occasionally as a defensive midfielder, he scored one goal and 11 assists in 37 appearances this season.

The left-back’s performances have drawn attention from a number of clubs, including Leeds United and Porto.

Leeds United have already made contact

football international There is a report of interest from both the Whites and FC Porto and PSV Eindhoven’s plans to prevent a summer exit.

The Brazilian, who won the Eredivisie four times, has become a fan favorite at the Philips Stadium. His time there may be coming to an end as Daniel Farke’s side and others come into the picture.

He has a release clause with a ‘limited transfer fee’, with VI not mentioning the figure. FC Porto and Leeds United are aware of this.

The Premier League side are ‘already actively enquiring’ about the versatile player with his representatives. They will have to overcome the Dragons and other clubs to bring the 27-year-old to Elland Road.

PSV will not be able to prevent the South American from exiting if one of his supporters triggers his condition. To avoid this possibility, the Eindhoven club wants to offer him a new contract and remove this clause. It is unclear what plans Mauro Jr. has for his future.

Porto could be tempted by European football

FC Porto and PSV Eindhoven both qualified for the Champions League after winning their respective league titles.

The Dragons could use this to lure the fullback away from English clubs who cannot offer European football after finishing 14th.

This season Daniel Farke had two left-backs in Gabriel Gudmundsson and Sam Byram. The latter contract expires in June.

Leeds United sent Isaac Schmidt on loan to Werder Bremen, who decide against his staying Permanent. The English club will have to decide whether to fire him next season or keep him as Gudmundsson’s backup.

If Schmidt were to leave, Mauro Jr. could be an option to replace him. transfer market The Brazilian is valued at €18 million with a contract until 2029.

near barcelona chelseaOn their short list for the summer is Joao Pedro.

On 6 May, Game Witness Covered claims from Spain Barcelona’s interest in the 24-year-old.

Last Friday, Barcelona’s sporting director there was a deco meeting With the Chelsea star’s agent in London.

The same source said he could see the striker in the FA Cup final, which the Blues lost to Manchester City on Saturday.

A day later, the west London club confirmed the appointment of Xabi Alonso as their new manager.

Barcelona lured the Chelsea man

Monday edition of As Report on Deco’s meeting with the Brazil international’s agent in London last Thursday.

During this meeting, Barcelona learned that a move to the Camp Nou attracted João Pedro, who was interested in joining them. The second message was that the operation is almost impossible due to the high price, and clubs do not want to sell World Cup winners.

Both Deco and La Liga winners will now have to wait, especially due to the appointment of Xabi Alonso. He has to decide whether to stay on the person in front or not.

If the new manager decides to retain Pedro, the operation will become more complicated for Barcelona. On the other hand, if Alonso were to approve a move, Chelsea could sell him for a higher price.

The manager returned to management after leaving Real Madrid in January. His performance with Los Blancos was disappointing, where he also struggled with player issues.

To avoid Real Madrid’s nightmare at Chelsea, AS believe the coach could let Pedro go as he does not want to have disgruntled players in his team. Alonso is stunned by the strength of the players at Madrid and wants everyone to move in the same direction.

Julian Alvarez is Barcelona’s main target but Atletico Madrid are refusing to sell him to a direct rival. Therefore, the focus appears to be on the former Watford man, but prying him away from Chelsea will not be easy.

During this time, winwin Report Barcelona and Real Madrid are keeping a close eye on Chelsea youngster Ibrahim Rabbaz. His agent informed him that scouts from two La Liga giants were keeping an eye on the 17-year-old.

game When he turns 18 in January 2027, both Barça and Real Madrid could relay this and make contact.

Pedro’s stats, contract and price

In his first season at Chelsea, João Pedro scored 20 goals and nine assists in 49 matches.

He has a contract until 2033, and transfer market The Brazilian is valued at €75m, the highest of his career.

The long contract puts the Club World Cup winners in a comfortable position when dealing with any potential transfer negotiations.

Juventus wants to sign liverpool Goalkeeper Alisson this summer because he could be available for a ‘symbolic fee’ rather than his real value.

Corriere dello sport report Today on goalkeeper. Juventus want an experienced goalkeeper this summer and the Liverpool goalkeeper is the first choice.

‘Alison or something’

The newspaper says it is a case of ‘Alisson or little else’ this summer. Manager Luciano Spalletti has a clear idea of ​​who he wants in goal next season.

He wants to ensure that Juventus make a leap in quality this summer, not improve slightly. The belief is that the Liverpool goalkeeper can provide that.

But the focus is really on the cost of operation. If he were available for a ‘symbolic fee’, in other words not for the €10-15m quoted in recent months, the transfer could become a reality. If this does not happen then it will remain a story which is ‘destined to never be completed’.

Juventus already have other options on their list. Fiorentina’s David De Gea is Plan B despite turning 36 on November 7^th.

Fiorentina would like him to stay for the next two seasons. But Juventus intend to talk to the Spaniard to discuss his salary and a possible transfer to Turin this summer. The Italians have also been offered goalkeeper Noah Atubolu.

liverpool has to take a decision

But the goalkeeper remains Liverpool’s number one target. He can provide the experience that Spalletti wants in his new number one.

The question is whether Liverpool let him go. They are already missing Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah this summer. Virgil van Dijk has even been linked with a possible move to Turkiye.

Alisson has a year left on his deal after the Reds secured a new deal earlier this year. That means a decision regarding him has to be taken this summer. But it appears Juventus are willing to pay a nominal fee, which may not fit with the Reds’ plans for the Brazilian.

newcastle And everton Venezia are the latest Premier League club to be linked with midfielder Issa Doumbia. His arrival in the race is already starting to change the financial picture surrounding the deal.

The 22-year-old has been one of the big stories of Venezia’s promotion-winning season. Doumbia has now reached 10 goals and five assists in 38 games. He started 37 of those matches and established himself as one of Serie B’s most productive midfielders.

That look has already attracted everyone’s attention brentford And bournemouth In recent weeks. Now, according to Portuguese newspaper to ballNewcastle and Everton have also emerged as clubs following the situation closely.

And the effect is immediate. Venezia has reportedly begun raising the asking price even higher.

Market changes as Newcastle and Everton enter the race

Sporting remains the most advanced club in the conversation. The Portuguese side are preparing for the departure of both Morten Hjulmand and Hidemasa Morita. Doumbia has been identified internally as a priority target for their midfield rebuild.

An Bola reported that Sporting have already prepared a five-year contract for the player until 2031, complete with defined salary terms and an €80 million (£68.5 million) release clause.

However, with the arrival of more English clubs things started to get complicated.

The report states that Venezia had initially worked with a minimum figure of €15m (£12.8m), but with Newcastle and Everton entering the picture expectations have now risen to closer to €20m (£17.1m).

Of course this is not surprising. The Premier League’s involvement alone escalates the conversation exponentially. This is especially true when the player is 22, scoring goals from midfield and coming off a promotion campaign.

Sporting is still trying its hardest

Despite increasing interest from the Premier League, Sporting is still described as the most committed club to secure a deal.

The Portuguese side is expected to hold another round of talks with Venezia in the coming days. They are trying to protect their profits before the market becomes crowded.

Doumbia’s contract with Venezia runs until June 2029, further strengthening the Italian club’s position. And after achieving promotion to Serie A and then winning the Serie B title, Venezia is under no pressure to rush a sale.

The more clubs now join the race, the easier it will be for Venezia to push the price upward.

crystal Palace Fenerbahce are keen to sign goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic, who is now on loan at Dinamo Zagreb.

Earlier this week, Sport Witness Covered claims from Croatia That Crystal Palace can ‘satisfy’ both Fenerbahçe’s €5m price tag and the stopper’s wage demands.

The same source also said the 31-year-old could move to England to join the Eagles in the summer.

Livakovic lost prominence at Fenerbahçe following Ederson’s arrival last summer and joined the Croatian club on loan in January. The move has helped him enjoy regular minutes again and is now attracting interest.

Crystal Palace’s interest backed

The Croatian international’s performances may have convinced Dinamo Zagreb to keep him while there are other clubs in the picture.

is according to sports newsJoe supports Crystal Palace’s interest and says the Eagles ‘want him’. He could earn more by switching to Selhurst Park rather than extending his stay.

The stopper’s permanent exit will net Fenerbahçe around €5 million and save on wages [€5m until 2028]. In case of a new loan, the Yellow Canaries want the club to cover his entire salary.

Oliver Glasner’s side can meet the demands set by both Fenner and the player. On the other hand, the Croatian club wants to sign him without compensation.

Sportske Novosti also spoke to the player’s agent Andy Barra and discussed his future plans. He confirmed an upcoming visit to Istanbul to conduct transfer talks with the Turkish club.

“Livakovic is ready to make concessions to Dinamo, as he has already done. But he cannot persuade Fener to let him go without a fee. Or for little money, when they have much bigger offers for him,” He said.

“To be honest, many clubs are calling, they are interested in Dominic; he is a goalkeeper at his peak. He is going to the World Cup, he is playing great for Dinamo… But to be honest, we have not talked about anything concrete yet.”

“He himself told me to wait until the league is over, so that Dinamo can also try to win the cup. Then he and I will get on the plane and go to Istanbul for talks with the Turks. After that meeting, we will be in a better position with respect to Dinamo. Because Dinamo is also in the running.”

Eagles can meet fee demand

The representative says the Istanbul club will not let him go by terminating his contract.

He also insists that Dinamo Zagreb cannot keep him without paying compensation. This could come as an incentive for Crystal Palace to meet the fee demanded.

Bara explained: “Of course, he won’t stay! The Turks will never accept it. He can’t do it. It’s impossible to do business with Fenerbahçe without compensation. But no one from Dinamo has called me yet and said they won’t give compensation.

“I think it’s still a bit early. I think Maksimir is also waiting for the end of the season, he wants to see who he will sell. Maybe if they earn €15m, Modri ​​will sell to Belje.

“Then they can have compensation for Livakovic, maybe they say they are willing to pay €2.5m, let’s try to complete the transfer. Of course, even this should not be enough, if a club offers Fenerbahçe €4, 5 or 6m.”

Contracts, prices and statistics

Dominik Livakovic has kept five clean sheets and conceded 16 goals in 14 matches for Dinamo Zagreb.

His contract at Fenerbahçe expires in 2028 and is worth €4m transfer market.

Crystal Palace and the Croatian club will have to wait until he returns from talks with his parent club.

Manchester United Elche is one of the clubs pursuing CF’s David Affengruber for the summer.

After a spell at Sturm Graz, the Austria international joins the La Liga team on a free transfer in 2024.

At the time, Elche were in the second division and the centre-back played a key role in helping them secure promotion. He played 40 matches in the Segunda División last season

The defender has continued to shine for Elche this season and has attracted the attention of Manchester United.

His La Liga statistics this season are as follows:

• Appearances: 30
• Start: 27
• Total minutes: 2,442
• Minutes per game: 82
• Interceptions per game: 1.4
• Tackles per game: 2.1
• Balls recovered per game: 4.4
• Clearances per game: 4.8
• Duels won per game: 5.0

Manchester United joins La Liga

Many clubs in Spain and abroad are keeping a close eye on David Affengruber. is according to sports worldAnd Manchester United belongs to the latter category.

The Elche CF manager takes a liking to the 25-year-old and insists he has to represent Austria at the World Cup.

“If he doesn’t go to the World Cup, it will be one of the biggest injustices in football history,” He said.

“We were on the bench, we had the last substitution, and I could see he was tired. But I told him he has fighting spirit and hunger. When the football isn’t enough, Affengruber is there. He motivates the team, especially when you have that animal behind you. It’s a team win, but given their league-leading position, it was especially important.”

The newspaper then looks at Atletico Madrid’s interest in the defender. Earlier this week, he scored a goal and assisted in his team’s 3–2 win over Los Rojiblancos.

He impressed Diego Simeone’s team, who could include him on their target list for the summer.

The Austrian has already proven himself in La Liga and has ‘great international potential’, which makes him attractive in the market.

Atletico are not the only club to show interest in him, with Manchester United, Villarreal, Real Betis and Sevilla also keen. These clubs are now keeping a close eye on the player.

Elche, for their part, value Affengruber at around €20m. This should certainly be fair to the Premier League side.

There are other central defenders on Manchester United’s radar. Earlier this week, Sport Witness Covered claims from Portugal The Red Devils are keen on Sporting’s Goncalo Inácio.

Contract, price and agent information

The player will have one year remaining on his contract after this season. Without renewal, the summer window will be the last chance for Elche to earn good fees from its sales.

Value, according to David Affengruber transfer market€9m, and 11Wins are managing it.

Luis Palma’s €3.5m valuation is seen as ‘affordable’ for Sevilla this summer, raising possibility celtic Forward takes step towards Spain.

Orgullo Biri’s report The Spanish club are eyeing a move for the Celtic man this summer due to his low-cost valuation.

an affordable signature

A report last week said that Sevilla are attempting to persuade Luis Palma to join the club this summer.

They have been impressed by his performances while on loan at Lech Poznań. The 26-year-old has shone for the Polish side with nine goals and nine assists in 42 games in all competitions this season.

They are likely to exercise the €4m option to buy the winger, but According to reports in Spain, Sevilla are looking to intervene.

Sources close to the player had then denied anything had happened. But He stressed that Palma is eager to move into the top five leagues this summer. Celtic are likely to sell him after two consecutive loan deals away from the club.

Orgullo Bieri now reports that Palma’s current valuation of €3.5m is ‘a figure within Sevilla’s reach’. They see Palma as ‘affordable’. Either option loan or low cost transfer will work for them.

They say that while Lech Poznan want to sign Palma permanently, the player may prefer La Liga if a stronger offer comes in. Celtic are open to sale after Palma’s consecutive loan spells at Olympiacos and Lech.

sevilla status key

First and foremost, Sevilla need to make sure they are in La Liga. Now they face an important stage of the season in which it will be determined.

Their plans for next season depend on the result. Same is the case with Luis Palma. A deal for the Celtic forward will only go ahead if the Spanish side remain in the lead.

But if they do, he is seen as an affordable option they may want to pursue for next season.

ranger people‘Youssef Chermiti has enjoyed good form since arriving at Ibrox from Everton in September 2025. He featured regularly under Russell Martin and has kept his place since Danny Rohl took charge in October.

The striker’s performances for Rangers convinced Fenerbahçe to make an attempt in the winter market.

Rohl’s side rejected their initial offer in January, and subsequently, Sport Witness broadcast news Fenerbahçe are pushing for a move away from Ibrox. The Yellow Canary was not successful as the 21-year-old is still at Rangers.

The Portugal U21 international has impressed for Rangers this season, scoring 11 goals and providing three assists in 36 appearances.

His Scottish Premiership statistics are as follows:

• Appearances: 25
• Start: 15
• Total minutes: 1,523
• Minutes per game: 61
• Target: 61
• Assist: 3
• Expected target: 10.08
• Expected Support: 1.34
• Big chances missed: 16

Earlier this month, Sport Witness broadcast news of PSV Eindhoven as a substitute for him.

Solid interest from PSV in Rangers player

Africa Foot Now let’s focus on that and provide an update on the Eredivisie side’s efforts and Rangers’ stance.

The Dutch club have taken a further step forward by initiating contact with Youssef Charmiti’s agent over a potential summer transfer.

Although PSV Eindhoven are showing solid interest, the situation with Rangers is now a major hurdle.

Danny Rohl’s side intend to capitalize on the frontman’s upside, and they plan to collect a ‘substantial transfer fee’. There is no mention of a demand from the Ibrox club but it is not within PSV’s reach.

Before his move to Rangers, Spanish and English clubs tried to sign him. His performances for the Scottish club have seen him attract interest from clubs across Europe.

The report makes no mention of any other club apart from PSV, meaning he would have several options to leave Ibrox.

Therefore, PSV will have to act fast and convince both the player and Rangers to give them a chance to secure his services. This seems challenging mainly because of the fees required to please the Ibrox club.

Contract, price and agent information

transfer market Youssef Chermiti is now valued at €9m, who is under contract with Rangers until 2029.

Danny Rohl’s side could demand a much higher fee than that to part ways with him in the summer. The Ibrox man is represented by British agency, CAA Stellar.

newcastle united, leeds united, everton, nottingham forest And West Ham United have been chasing Juventus’ Federico Gatti all summer.

The centre-back’s future could lie in the Premier League with Nottingham Forest, West Ham and three other clubs in the mix.

Two months ago, Sports Witness Covered claims from Italy A three-way battle involving Nottingham Forest, West Ham and Lyon. Newcastle United, Leeds United and Everton are also showing interest in the 27-year-old.

The Serie A team signed him from Frosinone in January 2022 and sent him back on loan for the rest of that season.

He arrived at the Turin club at the end of the summer and has played 132 matches, 23 of them this season.

His Serie A statistics this season are as follows:

• Appearances: 16
• Start: 11
• Total minutes played: 962
• Minutes per game: 60
• Interceptions per game: 0.8
• Tackles per game: 0.6
• Balls recovered per game: 2.6
• Dribble past per game: 0.2
• Clearance per game: 3.1
• Duels won per game: 2.3

5 PL sides in the picture

calciomercato.it Now there is a report on Federico Gatti’s future after this season and when discussing his suitors, they name Newcastle United, Leeds United, Everton, Nottingham Forest and West Ham United.

Five English clubs could make a move to bring the Italy international to the Premier League in the summer.

Juventus, who invested €9m to acquire his signature four years ago, will ‘sacrifice’ him after this season.

According to the report, they aim to collect around €25m from its sale in order to ‘record healthy capital gains’.

It seems that the defender’s price and next possible destination have been determined, and it now remains to be seen which club will secure his services in the next window.

calciomercato.it reports that a possible move to Nottingham Forest or Nuno Espirito Santo would depend on his Premier League stay.

The City Ground club now sit 16th in the table, three points ahead of 18th-placed West Ham.

Contract, price and agent information

Last July, Federico Gatti signed a new contract with Juventus until 2030, and as per his value, transfer marketIs €16m. The highest was €25m in October 2024.

Agency One Players agents are representing the Italian defender.

liverpool Wolves midfielder has emerged as a serious contender for Joao Gomes, with the Brazilian’s latest claims now placing him at the forefront of an increasingly crowded race.

The Reds’ midfield has already undergone major changes in recent windows. However, there is still a clear emphasis on intensity and ball-winning depth. This is where Gomes fits in. His Premier League experience and physical profile make him a natural target.

Recent developments surrounding Napoli and Manchester United had already complicated the picture. Napoli are working on a link up through Jorge Mendes, while United are eyeing midfield replacements ahead of a potential reshuffle.

Now, the Brazilian press adds a new layer. From Liverpool’s perspective, this may be the most relevant yet.

Liverpool move ahead as price and context change

according to RTI gameWolverhampton Wanderers initially set an asking price of £60m (€70m) for Gomes. This figure is not expected to remain intact.

Wolves are bottom of the Premier League. The allegations and counter-allegations will force reconsideration. As a result, the final fee could fall to around £40m-£45m (€47m-€53m).

That potential discount changes everything. This puts Gomes firmly in Liverpool and Manchester United’s range for an entry-level midfielder rather than a long-term project.

Importantly, the same report states that Liverpool is leading the race. As told in the story, is liverpool “A destination that attracted Joao Gomes, who has reportedly already expressed interest in playing for the club”.

However, the piece suggests that this may not just be an open auction.

Why does Liverpool matter to him?

Joao Gomes has built a strong reputation since arriving from Flamengo in January 2023. Wolves paid around £15.7m (€18.7m) at the time. His current valuation shows how fast he has developed.

At 25, he is entering his prime years. He provides intensity, pressing ability and defensive coverage. Those qualities are highly valued in Liverpool’s system.

From a tactical perspective, Gomes would add balance. Liverpool’s midfield rebuild has focused on energy and progression. However, there is still scope for a greater combat presence that can achieve sustained possession.

His weekly wages of around £60,000 also make him an attractive option. This sits comfortably within Liverpool’s wage structure for emerging debut players.

Premier League priority and race dynamics

Joao Gomes is believed to favor staying in England. that priority is reduced advantage of napoliDespite their ongoing efforts and ground work with intermediaries.

During this time, Manchester United The danger remains. The club is expected to replace Casemiro, who is set to leave at the end of the season. This creates an obvious situational need.

Chelsea have also been mentioned in Brazil, having been linked with Uncertainty around Enzo Fernandez. Nevertheless, their situation appears less advanced.

All this puts Liverpool in a strong position. They provide stability, a clear game project and, importantly, seem to attract the player.

what happens next

Joao Gomes remains under contract until 2028. This would also give Wolves an advantage in the event of relegation.

However, the possibility of moving out is increasing in the summer. And if Wolves go down, the price drops as the race intensifies. At that point, Liverpool’s current status as “favourite” may become decisive rather than speculative.

For now, several clubs are involved. Nevertheless, Liverpool’s combination of interest, suitability and choice of player puts them in a leading position as the window approaches.

armory are one of the clubs pursuing IMT Belgrade’s Vasilije Novizic for the summer.

The Gunners’ immediate focus is on their efforts to win the Premier League and reach the Champions League semi-finals by beating Sporting.

This has not stopped Arsenal from looking at potential targets for both the first team and their academy.

Mikel Arteta’s side have been keeping a close eye on the Serbian market for young talent in recent weeks.

On March 2, Game Witness Covered claims from Italy Arsenal have made an offer for 17-year-old Vasilije Kostov.

At the end of that month, we news broadcast from serbia Supporting the north London club’s desire to sign a young player from Red Star Belgrade. He is not the only young Serbian talent on the Premier League side’s agenda.

Arsenal keen on IMT Belgrade’s young star

directly Now report that Mikel Arteta’s side are likely to sign Vasilije Novizic.

The 17-year-old left the academy of FK Kosmet Leposavik for FK Olej as a free agent in July 2023. A year later, he left FK Olej again as a free agent, and transferred to IMT Belgrade.

After making his first-team debut last season, the defensive midfielder has already made 52 appearances. This includes 27 appearances this season, scoring eight goals and four assists.

His league statistics this season are as follows:

• Appearances: 27
• Start: 25
• Total minutes: 2,321
• Minutes per game: 86
• Interceptions per game: 1.1
• Tackles per game: 2.0
• Balls recovered per game: 4.3
• Clearance per game: 0.7
• Duels won per game: 4.0

The Serbia U19 international has also captained his side on a few occasions this season.

His rapid rise, performances and potential have attracted interest from Arsenal, Red Star Belgrade and TSG Hoffenheim. IMT Belgrade has already rejected the latter two offers of €5 million each.

Red Star Belgrade are not giving up and have made him their top target for the summer. However, the Serbian champions will have to be wary of the Gunners, who have overtaken them in the transfer race.

DirectNow report Arsenal have no objection to offering €7m for the youngster. Their plan is to sign the contract and send him on loan to a club where he will enjoy playing regularly.

Contract, price and agent information

Vasilije Novizic will turn 18 in May, making him eligible for a move to the UK in the summer.

His contract expires in 2027, and transfer market He is worth €3.5 million. Serbian agency, Family Football, owned by agent Rade Dunjić, represents the young midfielder.

West Ham Recent transfer windows have been spent looking for long-term aggressive solutions, often mixing immediate needs with youth investments who can develop into the role.

Club recruitment is increasingly leaning towards emerging markets, particularly South America, where early identification of talent can provide both sporting benefits and financial value.

The West Ham transfer approach helps explain why their latest link is not to an established name, but to a striker still developing in Brazil.

The Hammers are now keeping an eye on Palmeiras forward Heitor Vinicius, an 18-year-old centre-forward who has yet to break into senior football but is already attracting attention behind the scenes. At this stage, the move will clearly be about anticipation rather than immediate impact.

According to a Brazilian journalist george nicolaCiting information from the player’s own camp, West Ham are intent on signing the striker and are closely monitoring his progress.

That claim has been supported by extensive reporting in Brazil, pointing to growing international interest in the teenager as his development continues in Palmeiras.

Early numbers and rapid progress

Heitor Vinicius has been playing above his age group for some time now. He played for Palmeiras’ U20 team at the age of 17 and remains there this season despite being 18 years old.

His statistics give a glimpse of why clubs are paying attention. So far in 2026, he has five goals in 10 matches in the youth competitions. This included two goals in four matches in the Copa Libertadores U20 and three goals in three matches in the Brazilian U20 League.

Last season, he scored 10 goals in 35 matches, reflecting steady performances rather than explosive output. However, he has consistently faced older opponents, which makes his evolution more remarkable than raw totals alone.

Profile in line with West Ham transfer interest

Heitor Vinicius has been described as a classic number 9 in Brazil. He serves as a point of reference in attack, is strong in the air and is able to maintain play. He can bring others into the game and keep defenders in the centre.

That profile remains valuable in England. Even though many teams favor a fluid forward line, there is still a demand for strikers who can provide structure inside the box.

Palmeiras internally see him as one of the next names to pave the way for the first team. report from bolavip There is suggestion that the club see a clear possibility of them reaching the senior level in the near future, which is often the moment when European interest increases.

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Sports Witness Source Understand that Palmeiras will currently demand between £13.1m and £21.8m (€15m and €25m) for the striker.

That’s a significant evaluation for a player with no senior minutes. Still, it reflects broader trends in Brazil. Clubs are already securing their top prospects and setting prices before they become regulars.

So even though he is in the development phase, any move will likely depend on his first-team success.

For West Ham, the current stage is information gathering. Observation can immediately turn into action if the player takes the next step. At the same time, waiting has its own risks, as exposure at a senior level will certainly drive up his value.

If Fabian Herzeler gets the big move he wants, St. Pauli could be set for a nice move this summer.

BILD reports that the German club held talks A sell-on clause with Brighton when Herzeler joins Brighton in 2024. Reports are now linking him with a return to the Bundesliga this summer.

bayer leverkusen interest

A report this week said Bayern Leverkusen have once again added Fabian Herzeler to their list as they consider a summer managerial change.

The club are looking to part ways with Kasper Hjulmand this summer and Herzeler is once again on their list. The German club wanted him after Xabi Alonso left, but they considered his release clause of around €20m too high.

He has now fallen through and Herzeler is considered more affordable this summer. The 33-year-old has also revealed behind the scenes that he wants to leave Brighton for a Champions League club this summer.

This gives Leverkusen hope that they can get him this summer. Of course, they have to qualify for the Champions League first.

St. Pauli also benefits

Any move would also benefit St. Pauli, according to BILD. He receives around €5m from Brighton in 2024. This figure is his second most expensive sale to date.

But he also negotiated a sell-on clause in the transfer agreement with Brighton. If Leverkusen now signs Fabian Herzeler, the Hamburg club will receive a share.

BILD says the 10% provision is standard practice in such agreements. For example, if Leverkusen pays €10m, St. Pauli will receive another €1m from their former coach. They will certainly keep an eye on the situation around Herzeler in the coming months.

Fabian Herzeler is considered a possibility for a Brighton exit

It appears all signs are pointing towards Fabian Herzeler leaving Brighton at the end of the season.

Bayer Leverkusen appear to be happy to pay for him this time, and he is also planning a move to a bigger club. Two parts of the deal have already happened.

Now it remains to be seen what Brighton think. There was increasing pressure on him to make a change this season amid a poor run of form, but Herzeler has now changed that.

For now the focus will be on finishing the season on a positive note. But Leverkusen are hiding, and St. Pauli could have an advantage if they attack.

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Douglas Luiz has had a productive time at Aston Villa so far but his permanent stay in Birmingham is likely to depend on one major factor.

The Brazilian failed to really make an impression during his loan spell at Nottingham Forest, leading to a move to the Villans soon after.

Juventus, desperate for a breakaway, loaned him to Aston Villa and also gave Unai Emery’s team an option to buy.

So far this season, the midfielder has played seven times in the Premier League, having already logged nearly 500 minutes. He had even fewer minutes during his time at the City Ground, which shows how much better things are now.

Now, tutomercatoweb Have looked at situations that could lead to his permanent transfer to Villa Park.

Emery key to Douglas Luiz’s future

The outlet is confident that if Unai Emery stays at Aston Villa, the Brazilian midfielder will also join on a permanent basis.

There has been a very good relationship between the two for some time now. Douglas Luiz was key for the Spaniard during his first spell before moving to Turin. It is no surprise that his best performances are coming again under Emery and it is getting his career back on track.

Secondly, there is also the condition of Aston Villa’s qualification for the Champions League. Failure to make this may cast doubt on the deal.

Aston Villa happy with purchase option

TMW believe Unai Emery’s side are happy with the €25m purchase option present in the deal. They are also satisfied about the €3m bonus that will be paid if Douglas Luiz continues to impress.

The €25m is payable over three financial years and this could really help Aston Villa when it comes to amortizing the amount.

These terms were agreed in January and will allow Juve to recoup the amount initially paid for the 27-year-old in 2024.

This is a slight departure from what Tuttosport reported last week. sports witness Raised claims that it was certain the Midlands club would ask for a waiver from the Bianconeri.

Deal will help Juventus and Aston Villa

Douglas Luiz returning to Birmingham permanently would help all parties involved.

He is happy again at Aston Villa and is close to his best. That was not the case at Juventus, where he looked like a shadow of himself tactically and physically.

The Bianconeri deal for the player was worth around €50m. Their best attempt to make as much as possible from his departure is a return to the Premier League.

Furthermore, Aston Villa need a viable backup for Boubacar Kamara, who has faced regular injury concerns. Douglas Luiz is showing that he is capable of much more and efforts should be made to keep him at the club.

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HSV Hamburg will ask for a waiver from Arsenal so they can sign Fabio Vieira on a permanent basis this summer.

This is according to the sport build. The German newspaper reports that the HSV is working on a ‘Viera coup’ this summer. The belief is that the chances of finding it are good.

Vieira has flourished in Hamburg this season under manager Merlin Polzin. He joined the German side on loan in the summer transfer window as part of a double deal with Arsenal.

The second half of the season was particularly fruitful, with Vieira directly involved in almost half of Hamburg’s goals. That’s four out of nine.

HSV are growing increasingly confident about the 25-year-old, they would love to keep him. And there is a chance that Vieira does not want to return to England or Arsenal. In fact, he believes Bundesliga football suits him better.

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HSV plan to discuss his future with him in March or at the latest in April. The bigger problem is the €20m buyout clause included in the loan from Arsenal. The German club will have to do this exercise between mid-May and mid-June at the most.

Arsenal had insisted on this clause during talks last year. The Gunners initially wanted to include it as a liability. HSV rejected this because the financial risk was too great should Vieira not perform.

However, they only had 48 hours to complete the deal, and negotiated hard to change it from an obligation to a clause. The belief now is that they hold the cards.

€20m is probably beyond their means either way. But that doesn’t mean the Hamburg club has no chance. They know that Vieira and his family feel at home in Hamburg.

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The midfielder has been impressed by Polzin and his staff, who have helped him get back to his best. He also has very trusting relationships with high level people at the club. Even the love shown by HSV fans did not go unnoticed. In short, he loves life in the club.

If he gives a strong commitment to the club, it will help in negotiations with Arsenal. HSV require Arsenal to lower their asking price to €8-10 million. They can afford a fee of €10-12m for Vieira this summer.

A meeting is planned with his agents Vieira and Gestifute. On a positive note, Arsenal sporting director Andrea Burta has a good relationship with the Portuguese agency. That might be helpful.

He had already made concessions to HSV in the initial loan deal last summer. Now he is expected to do so again, with Vieira perhaps looking to make the move permanent.

Nottingham Forest negotiated the loan of Arnaud Kalimuendo to Eintracht Frankfurt in January as a strong defense. Just a few weeks later, that security already appears to be under quiet pressure.

according to Image Frankfurt, The Bundesliga side secured a purchase option for the 24-year-old forward worth around £23.2m (€27m). This was an important section, structured by sporting director Markus Kroesch during the winter window.

At the time, the figure gave Nottingham Forest clarity. If Frankfurt were satisfied, they could trigger the option. If not, the player will be returned. Easy. However, the situation now looks less straightforward.

Kalimuendo made an immediate impact in Germany. He has scored three goals and added one assist in his first eight Bundesliga appearances. Recently he also scored a goal in the 3-2 defeat to Bayern Munich. Internally, both the board and head coach Albert Riera are said to be very pleased with his performances.

Individual conditions are not a hindrance. contract till 2031 reportedly agreed in principleThe basic salary is approximately £2.6m per year (€3m). From a sporting and contractual perspective, the groundwork is in place.

Consent on option – delay in decision

Despite this, BILD reports that Frankfurt does not intend to make a final decision until May. The delay has been agreed with the players and their representatives, with all parties focusing on football for the time being.

The financial context is important. If Frankfurt fails to qualify for European competition, it will be much more difficult to commit more than £23 million on a player. That uncertainty shifts the focus back to fees.

Importantly, Krosh has a reputation as a tough negotiator. The report suggests that even if Frankfurt reaches Europe, they may still consider resuming price discussions. If the forest were removed, that leverage would only increase.

What does this mean for nottingham forest

On the Nottingham Forest side, the provision of £23.2 million was to resolve the ambiguity. There are options to avoid this type of scenario – strong performance leads to new deals.

Now, this clause could become the starting point for another round of talks, rather than being a definitive outcome. Frankfurt clearly wants to keep Kalimuendo. The player wants to stay. Yet the agreed figure is no longer presented as inevitable.

Nottingham Forest negotiated in good faith in January. The coming months will reveal whether that agreement holds – or whether Frankfurt’s strong desire to renegotiate the numbers turns a direct option into summer negotiations.

There is also a belief in Frankfurt that forest removal could help in achieving lower tariffs.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has Victor Gyöckeres, Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz as his three strikers at the Emirates.

Gyöckeres has recently performed brilliantly for the Premier League team and has scored eight goals and provided two assists this calendar year.

Havertz has struggled with injuries, causing him to miss the first half of the season. The 26-year-old German had regained fitness before suffering another setback earlier this month.

Jesus missed the first four months of the season due to injury. Since regaining full fitness in December, he has played regularly for Arsenal, mainly as a substitute.

sports witness Recently Covered Claims The 28-year-old Brazil international from Italy is emerging as an option for AC Milan. The Gunners may have to make a decision on his and Havertz’s future in the coming months.

It is unclear what Arteta and his team plan to do with the former Manchester City player and Germany international. Meanwhile, Arsenal are reportedly set to sign RC Lens striker Ryan Fofana.

The latest UK claims Arsenal have added the 20-year-old to their target list.

Apart from the Gunners, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona are also keeping an eye on the striker. The claims also include a price tag of €40m for the Paris-born player.

go lensA website that dedicates its coverage to a Ligue 1 side, broadcasts it and then gives its opinion on the matter.

Why are Arsenal’s claims considered nonsense?

The outlet says it’s very possible the north London club are considering Ryan Fofana. This is not a far-fetched idea, as clubs across Europe send their scouts to follow high-potential players.

However, Allez Lens claims ‘When the €40m figure is mentioned the information loses all credibility.’

According to reports, €40m is a ‘Unreal Yoga’ For a young striker who still has a lot to prove. So, Allez highlights latest claims from Lens Arsenal, Chelsea and others ‘Taken with a grain of salt’.

Ryan Fofana is a product of the French club’s youth system and broke into their first team in 2025. He has played 24 matches so far, scoring six goals and one assist. It’s no surprise that Allez Lens is trying to cool things down.

West Ham United have received a strong reaction from the Brazilian after Matthias Martinelli officially signed a contract renewal with Fluminense until the end of 2030.

According to a report from a Brazilian outlet globo esporteThe 24-year-old midfielder put pen to paper on Tuesday.

The agreement has been in progress for several days, but is now fully completed. His previous deal ran till December 2027.

The timing is significant, as West Ham was among the clubs to do so Try Fluminance early this year. The Brazilian side rejected the approaches without starting formal negotiations.

Rejected bid and escalating situation

Globo Esporte recall that Fluminense rejected an offer of €13m (£11.1m) during the first transfer window of 2026. The report does not name the club making the bid, but West Ham was linked earlier With that range of data.

Internally, Martinelli is not viewed as a negotiable asset. The midfielder is a product of the club’s academy and has become one of the leaders of the team.

At just 24 years old, he already has 300 senior caps for Fluminense. In doing so, he became the first academy graduate to reach that milestone. He also started in the club’s 2023 Copa Libertadores victory and most recently won the 2026 Rio de Janeiro State Championship trophy as captain.

Those details strengthen its symbolic and sporting value. Therefore, the renewal is as much strategic as it is emotional.

Player ambition balanced with club stance

Recently he said this in an exclusive interview we covered that timeMartinelli admitted that he dreams of playing in one of the world’s top leagues. However, he made his position clear.

Any move, he said, should work for both him and Fluminense. This cannot be just a unilateral decision.

That balanced message is now gaining added importance. By extending to 2030, Fluminense has significantly improved its negotiating position. Any prospective suitors would need to move on from the previously rejected €13m (£11.1m).

The landscape has changed for West Ham. The interest may remain, but the cost of doing business has increased.