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everton Have previously tried to sign Bologna’s Emil Holm and may get another chance.

The last 12 months have been disappointing for the right-back. He was loaned to Juventus in January after inconsistency in the first half of the campaign in the Rossoblu.

Things did not change in Turin, as injury concerns plagued him. He played only seven times in Serie A and is expected to return to Bologna after the Old Lady decided against a permanent deal.

sports witness Previously covered how Everton tried to sign him in January. He adopted a formal attitude but the old woman beat him at the window for a long time.

Now efforts are on to find a new club.

frustration is rising

remaining steps Report about possible outgoing from Bologna. They have failed to qualify for Europe, meaning the list is missing some important players.

As things stand, Holm is one of the more unwanted players. Bologna are confident he will return to them and his ‘agents are working’ to find a new club.

A move to the Premier League is seen as the top option. The outlet says Everton have previously tried to sign him and that option would appeal to the right-back in the summer.

Bologna are also somewhat desperate to sell. He believes the sale of Holm could reduce the need to move key players such as Jonathan Rowe or Santiago Castro, who could play a bigger role for them next season.

toffee goes risky

The last 12 months have been somewhat of an alarm bell when it comes to Holm signings. He continues to suffer from muscle injuries and is set to withdraw for the 2024/25 campaign. At that time he suffered four different injuries, which had a direct impact on his playing style.

The Sweden international is a type of full-back who was very active on the right side. He was consistently bombing forwards from deep, especially during his time at Spezia.

Now, a move would be a big risk for Everton. An initial loan deal could help the 26-year-old get back on track and prevent the Toffees from spending much up front.

armory Defender Piero Hincapie is approaching the biggest match of his career with both confidence and a bit of friendly rivalry.

Ecuador international speaks to South American outlet dsports Ahead of the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, where he will face fellow Ecuadorian Willian Pacho.

Both defenders went way back, and Hincapie made it clear that the occasion meant a lot on a personal level as well.

Still celebrating the league title.

Arsenal have spent several years trying to return to this level. Piero Hincapie admitted this during an interview while discussing the pressure surrounding the club after ending their long wait for a Premier League title.

“These have been very difficult years. They’ve gone 22 years without winning the Premier League and I think now everyone is very happy, very excited and wants more.”

Hincapie also admitted that he does not necessarily feel the full weight of that pressure because he is still relatively new to the club.

“To be honest, I don’t know if I feel that much pressure because I just arrived.”He said. “Obviously there are a lot of players who have been struggling for many years and I think it’s a relief for everyone as well.”

The Arsenal defender then underlined why this moment feels so important internally at the club.

“It is very important to reach the Champions League final after winning the Premier League.”

Rivalry adds extra edge

Piero Hincapie revealed that he has known Willian Pacho since childhood, with both players developing through Ecuadorian football and training together at Independiente del Valle.

“I have known Willian since we were very young. We trained a lot together at Independiente del Valle when we were kids and were dreaming about this moment.”

Pacho has already won the Champions League with PSG, and Hincapie admitted he hopes this year’s final will change things his way.

“He’s already become a champion and hopefully it’s my turn this time.”

Arsenal defender feeling settled ahead of final

Hincapie also revealed that the pair have remained in touch despite the impending clash.

“Yes, he talked to me. I think we talked about two weeks ago. We talked a little bit, but not about that, but more about how things are going here and how everything is going.”

Arsenal are chasing another major trophy after finally winning domestically, and Hincapie feels comfortable shouldering that responsibility.

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has confirmed he has held talks with Anthony Gordon over a move newcastle united in this summer.

BILD report on comments From the director of Bayern Munich today. He was speaking at BILD 100 with Henning Feindt, their sports editor.

“good conversation”

Reports over the past few weeks have made it clear that Bayern Munich are keen to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United this summer.

The German giants are keen to add a forward to Vincent Kompany’s squad and are reportedly eyeing Newcastle as an additional consideration.

It is clear from the reports that talks have been held with Gordon’s representatives. The 25-year-old is keen on a move to Munich. The problem at the moment is that Newcastle are demanding around €86 million for the transfer.

Now, Eberle has been questioned over a possible move. And they have not only confirmed talks with Gordon, but also stated their intention to sign the forward.

“We agreed that if an aggressive player could be financed we would sign him,” he said.

When asked if Gordon wanted to join Bayern, he explained: “We had a very good conversation and hopefully we can make progress.”

bayern munich confidence

That reassuring tone from Eberle about Anthony Gordon is Bayern Munich’s latest indication that they believe they can do a deal this summer.

Sport Witness covered a report earlier this month Explaining that there was growing confidence over a possible transfer. In fact, it has been reported that Gordon is also leaning towards pushing for a move.

After talking to the player and his teammates, perhaps Eberle’s confidence comes from here. The biggest hurdle at this point certainly appears to be Newcastle and their asking price.

But it’s possible that Bayern has a plan for that. They definitely don’t want to pay the current asking price. And with Newcastle missing out on Europe, it’s unlikely they will need to.

Some players have had incredibly great starts to the year. Very few people keep it up, most of them lose their flame. Think about outfielder Pete Crowe-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs last year or James Wood of the Washington Nationals. Both made it to the All-Star season halfway through, then their bats cooled off noticeably.

But there is another group that starts getting cold even before it gets hot. Consider Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers, who hit 19 home runs after the 2025 All-Star break. That group offers hope for those who have begun the cold of 2026. So which hitters are on the list, and who can turn it around?

Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez

The superstar duo has had a very poor start to the year for the Seattle Mariners. The pair have put together a .192/.284/.574 batting line with just four home runs. A lack of production has resulted in the Mariners finishing fourth in the American League West.

Seattle ranks in the bottom third of the MLB rankings when it comes to team batting average (.218) and OPS (.675). Due to the recent injury to Brendan Donovan, the Mariners will need this pair to wake up to compete this year, and soon.

If Seattle hopes to return to the bright lights of the postseason, they will need moments of resurgence from Raley and Rodriguez. They don’t need Raley to be the historic catcher he was with 60 home runs last year, but they need some (and they need it now).

Vinnie Pasquantino

The mainstay first baseman of the Kansas City Royals struggled To start the year. On this list, “Pasquatch” has probably had the worst start, with a .148 batting average and .488 OPS.

The Royals are in the same spot as the Mariners, finishing last in the AL Central so far due to their lack of offensive production. The club ranked 22nd in all of MLB in homers (18) and 24th in average (.223).

Pasquantino was a big factor for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic. He hit three home runs in one game for Italy, helping lead them to a miraculous semi-final. If he can rediscover that slug in Kansas City, his year will heat up quickly.

Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr.

Despite the San Diego Padres’ offensive attack leading the team to the second-best record in MLB (15-7), the superstar duo has suffered losses. Tatis is still missing his first home run of the year. This is the longest homer drought he has ever suffered in the beginning of a season. Machado is sitting there with an even more powerful bat, slashing .186/.330/.630 to start the year.

There are signs of change for Fernando. He’s off to a colder-than-ice start, but, over his last seven games, he’s batting .318/.407/.318. The homer is still to come, but with the series starting tonight at Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies, it looks like the first one in one of those hitter-friendly environments could be coming.

The same expectation is true for Machado, who has taken advantage of the Rockies’ high-altitude playing environment in the past. If he can get it going this week, hopefully that continues. He has been one of the strongest hitters for the Padres throughout his career, but it has been an uncharacteristically long drought for a third baseman.

complete new york mets

Wow, have the Mets been bad. The orange and blue have been tough to watch lately as they struggle to last place in the NL East. They lost 11 consecutive games and have yet to emerge from that slump.

Most of those problems have been aggressive. Despite offseason trade acquisition Freddy Peralta’s slow start (4.05 ERA, 26.2 IP), the pitching has been mostly solid. But the crime has become harder to watch. New York’s leader in batting average (50-plus AB) is catcher Francisco Alvarez with a .263 mark. The team has hit a combined .226 (23rd in MLB).

But the Mets have a good roster. Superstars like Bo Bichette, Francisco Lindor, Luis Robert Jr. and Juan Soto create a formidable offensive group. It’s just that none of them have clicked yet. When they do (and they should do so soon), Mets fans will be rewarded after a historically difficult stretch.

leeds united Defender Maximilian Wobber has not given up hopes of playing at the World Cup, despite making one appearance all season on loan at Werder Bremen.

BILD reports that the 28-year-old Still dreaming of going to the World Cup with Austria.

And, as ridiculous as it may sound, Ralph Rangnick has given him hope.

injury nightmare

Maximilian Wobber left Leeds United on loan in the summer in a bid to get his career back on track. He managed only nine appearances for Leeds totaling 395 minutes last season due to knee surgery in September and again in February.

Returning to Germany with Werder was supposed to provide a fresh start. Instead, it has been a continuation of suffering.

To date he has made one appearance for the Germans, totaling 79 minutes, and that was in the DFB-Pokal in August. He has not made an appearance in the Bundesliga. In fact, the best he has managed is two appearances on the bench.

This is because he has been sidelined due to tearing of muscle bundles and muscle fibers associated with tendon damage.

Austria hopes

But he is now on the comeback trail, recently appearing in the U23 games at the weekend. This has seen him play one half as he looks to build up his fitness.

“Max still wants to take part in the World Cup. He needs playing time to get into his rhythm.” Coach Daniel Thioune explains.

The dream may seem unrealistic, but BILD explain that the Leeds defender ‘remains the subject of discussion’ for Ralf Rangnick. During the international break in March, Rangnick joined them despite his injuries.

“He is someone who has been in the group for a long time and who enriches the group with his personality.” The Austrian coach explained. “For them, it all depends on the healing process.”

This is seen as a sign that even though Maximilian Wobber is not a perfect fit, Rangnick still wants him as a leader in the group. Thus, the focus has been on getting as many minutes as possible before the season ends.

Whether he can do so given his injury record is debatable. But Rangnick has at least provided a carrot for him to chase.

For Leeds United, Wobber’s fitness and participation in the World Cup could help increase summer transfer interest.

Christos Mandas has barely been given any chances all season, and the goalkeeper situation is poor bournemouth remains uncertain.

The Greek stop moved away from Lazio in search of more playing time after a disappointing first half of the campaign. Despite impressing under Marco Baroni in the 2024/25 season, he did not play once in Serie A.

Bournemouth was initially seen as a positive move but things did not change.

He has been on the bench eight consecutive times, apparently acting as a back-up Dorsey Petrovic.

Despite this, Lazio are hopeful that he will join the Cherries permanently.

News on Bournemouth contract

Lalaziosononoi Note that Mandas’s intentions when moving to Bournemouth were clear. He simply wanted to play more often but his only appearance this season was against AC Milan in the Coppa Italia.

The Cherries included an obligation to buy into Greeley’s contract. It will only start if Andoni Ierola’s side qualify for the Champions League.

Lazio know it looks ‘impossible’ at the moment, with Bournemouth 12 points off the top four. Despite this, the Rome side are hopeful of a permanent deal, which is likely to be completed for a lower fee than the terms with an obligation to buy.

Irola’s team is in doubt about the situation and has not yet taken a final decision regarding the goalkeeper.

Bournemouth should ask for a discount

Mandas proved himself well at Lazio last season. There was a time when many expected him to become a regular under Maurizio Sarri.

He was linked with a move to Juventus in January. Other Premier League clubs have also tried To sign it.

This shows that he is good enough to play regularly for Bournemouth and is fighting against an established pecking order.

However, the South Coast team should know how good he is. That’s why it would make sense to sign him at a discounted price in the summer.

Lazio is struggling financially and would likely accept a lower fee. This could give Bournemouth the opportunity to sign a proven shot-stopper so he can be more involved next season.

After weeks of low-key teasers, from vacation flicks to offseason party cameos, Patrick Mahomes stopped playing timid and addressed the biggest question hanging over Kansas City. Throughout the offseason, the Kansas City Chiefs—and their fans—were stuck on one thing: Will Mahomes be ready come Week 1? Now, we’ve got our answer.

Mahomes just hit IG. And Chiefs’ Kingdom is reading between the lines.

Could Patrick Mahomes be ready by September?

QB1 dropped a new post on Instagram featuring in-game shots, rocking number 15, a Chiefs hoodie, signature Adidas cleats, and tunnel walk energy. caption? Just a ⏰ (clock emoji). And if you know Mahomes, you know the clock means only one thing – he’s gearing up.

Mahomes is still rehabbing from the torn ACL he suffered in Week 15 of the 2025 season. He went under the knife on December 15, with an expected recovery window of 9-12 months – so we’re looking at September at the earliest.

In February, Andy Reid said that Mahomes was grinding. Logging seven-hour rehabilitation days at the facility. Classic QB1 behavior. But let’s be real: ACL recovery is not a straightforward path. There are outages, failures, and occasional audible noises. Mahomes probably has his sights set on Week 1, but nothing has been decided yet.

And the Chiefs are playing it smart. He made a move on March 16, trading with the Jets for Justin Fields. That’s your insurance policy; QB2 on paper, but he’s more than capable of holding down Mahomes if he doesn’t get the clearance.