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Manchester United Barcelona are ‘willing to compromise’ on their stance regarding Marcus Rashford as they look for a better deal.

game Report that Manchester United intend to stay until June 15^th But Rashford now wants to negotiate if he is not a priority for Barcelona’s management.

Change in position of Manchester United

Manchester United ‘could be over’ in saga over Marcus Rashford’s future, newspaper suggests.

They thought they were about to complete a major transfer with the 28-year-old, but Barcelona’s refusal to pay a €30m purchase option left them irked. He was angry earlier but has now turned from anger to practicality.

Manchester United officials have made it clear that they are ready to negotiate a different and more advantageous solution for Barcelona. This comes after the realization that Rashford is preferring to stay at the Camp Nou and is completely closed to any other offers.

United had previously insisted they would not accept a cut given Rashford’s performances at Barcelona this season. Barça took notice of this and tried to negotiate a new deal with the forward, who was willing to take a pay cut in order to stay.

An agreement was reached, but not with Manchester United. All negotiations were controlled by Rashford’s representatives, who attempted unsuccessfully to secure another loan.

Barcelona changed plans

Barcelona went in the other direction and purchased Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United. This makes Rashford’s position uncertain. Since the Gordon deal was struck, Manchester United have gone from complete silence to anger to reformulating their plans.

Now there is acceptance that saving his entire salary next season will pay off. They are now eager to negotiate, but Barcelona are focused on signing a center forward.

He feels that he has improved his negotiating position a lot. Any decision will be taken only after the striker is selected. Nothing is being ruled out, although it is unlikely Rashford will return at this time.

As for Ou, they will wait until the transfer window progresses before making their move. Even Manchester United is now ready to change its stance.

French sides very interested in Toulouse and Strasbourg Sunderland Winger Romaine Mundle this summer.

foot market report The Ligue 1 pair are both keen on the 23-year-old, who has no intention of renewing his current contract at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland rejected the bid

According to FM information, Toulouse are currently the frontrunners for the signature of Romain Mundle and have made an initial approach to Sunderland for him. The Black Cats rejected this.

However, Toulouse has no intention of giving up. In fact, they are planning to return to Sunderland this week with another offer. The nature of their bids is not mentioned by Foot Mercato at this point.

But the website points out that the French side have a history of signing talent from England in recent years. A clear example of this is Charlie Cresswell, who joins Leeds United in 2024 in a €4.5m deal. He has since established himself as a key player at the club.

Sunderland contract until 2028

Now it appears they are looking to repeat that success with Romaine Mundle. He is currently valued at €8m by the likes of Transfermarkt Joins Sunderland on a €1.8m deal in 2024.

Last season he struggled for game time at the Stadium of Light, making 14 appearances in the Premier League but only 12% of the available minutes. He was in the first team only 5% of the time throughout the campaign.

That’s why, perhaps, he doesn’t intend to extend his deal, which runs until 2028. This leaves Sunderland in a precarious position as letting his contract run for another year would put him in the final year of his deal, and they would need to sell him at a reduced price.

This is probably why Toulouse and possibly Strasbourg are now on the move. Despite Sunderland holding out on him for now, the French pair have seen an opportunity and are making a move for the 23-year-old.

brighton Over the past few months I have watched Igor Julio move closer and closer to a potential exit, with Brazil’s interest in the defender continuing to grow.

what started it exploratory contact And social media prompts Now it has developed into formal negotiations.

Cruzeiro have kept an eye on the centre-back since the last transfer window, with Igor Julio publicly admitting that contact had taken place, and reports in Brazil repeatedly suggesting was a player open for homecoming Despite preferring to live in Europe.

Now the situation has reached the second stage.

Brighton has not responded yet

According to Brazilian outlet globo esporteCruzeiro is currently awaiting an official response from Brighton after submitting their first formal offer for the defender.

The offer comes in at less than Brighton’s asking price of around £5.1m (€6m) we covered earlier. People involved in the talks reportedly expect the Seagulls to reject that opening bid.

However, Cruzeiro has already made room for a second offering and believes the gap is small enough to be overcome.

Still, talks continue and optimism remains. But the story from Brazil is clear that this first bid was more about formally opening the process than completing the transfer immediately.

The club has already opened the exit door

One of the most important details in the latest reporting concerns Brighton’s own situation behind the scenes.

According to Globo Esporte, Cruzeiro were informed during initial contacts that Igor Julio had permission to search for a new club. This strongly suggests that Brighton are already preparing for the defender’s departure this summer.

Timing may also explain part of the delay. Even though Igor Julio has barely featured recently, Brighton are still fighting for European qualification in the Premier League.

Fabian Herzeler’s side are currently seventh, enough to clinch a Conference League spot, while Bournemouth are just two points off a Europa League place.

Because of this, Brighton may prefer to wait until the league season is over before giving a definitive answer.

Cruzeiro prepares for next move

Cruzeiro’s interest has clearly moved beyond the exploratory stage.

If the deal goes ahead, Igor Julio is expected to sign a contract running until 2030. Artur Jorge sees the defender as one of the club’s priority targets for the second half of the year as Cruzeiro continues to search for defensive reinforcements.

The 28-year-old player endured a disappointing season in England. He played only four matches during his loan spell at West Ham United before returning to Brighton earlier this year, where he has added only one more full appearance.

The focus now turns to Brighton’s expected response – and whether Cruzeiro’s potential second bid will ultimately lead to the deal being completed.

One way or another, the New Jersey Devils need to upgrade this summer.

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nottingham forest Heading into an important summer, and the John Victor situation is quietly becoming one to watch.

The Brazilian goalkeeper has not got many chances this season. Before suffering a knee injury that has kept him out of contention since the beginning of January, he has played just five Premier League matches with 438 minutes on the field.

according to that time footystatsJohn Victor has conceded 1.64 goals per 90 minutes and kept one clean sheet, giving them a 20% clean sheet rate. It’s not a huge sample, but it shows how difficult it has been for him to create any rhythm.

It’s also worth remembering how he arrived. Nottingham Forest sign John Victor After a month long saga This included John Textor and West Ham United, so there was real competition for them at the time.

That’s why this next window seems important. With limited minutes so far and a nagging injury, it may be a matter of whether he remains part of Forest’s plans or begins to look elsewhere.

according to espn brazilCruzeiro have made an initial move to explore a deal for John Victor. It is still very early, and the interactions are being described as “embryonic”.

Keep the key to Nottingham Forest

John Victor is in no rush to return to Brazil. The report adds that he wants to wait until he is fit and see what Nottingham Forest are planning to do before making any decisions.

His priority is to stay in Europe. Furthermore, he still has ambitions to make the Brazilian team, so it makes sense to remain in a competitive environment.

This brings the focus back to one. If they see him as part of their plans, it probably doesn’t go very far. But given how little he has played, it’s fair to wonder what exactly his role will be next season.

Cruzeiro, meanwhile, has a clear reason for the move. Their first-choice goalkeeper, Cassio, suffered a serious knee injury in March and is not expected to return until 2027. His replacement, Matheus Cunha, has stepped in but hasn’t really convinced.

A familiar face is also included in this. Cruzeiro manager Artur Jorge wants John Victor back after working with him at Botafogo, where they won the Copa Libertadores in 2024.

what happens next

Now, this is not a complete conversation. Cruzeiro is just testing the waters.

Still, situations like this can escalate quickly, especially when a player is not getting regular minutes. If Nottingham Forest does not provide a clear route, more interest may arise.

For now, John Victor is waiting. And Forrest will soon have to decide what they really want to do with him.

In the space of a few weeks, Leeds United loanee Jack Harrison has seen endless ups and downs at Fiorentina.

The attacker joined the Italian side on a loan deal in late January. The transfer was covered extensively sports witnessBecause La Viola secured the option to buy him permanently.

The winger performed well in the first two games and also helped in his second appearance. When he then started, he failed to live up to the hype, drawing criticism from the Italian press, particularly after a 3–0 defeat to Udinese.

The Florence club still find themselves in a relegation battle and things have quickly turned negative for the Leeds United player.

A permanent signature seems unlikely

fiorentinauno The report says that the 29-year-old player’s performance seems to be ‘dropping’. In his first few appearances he showed his ability, intensity and willingness to fit into Paolo Vanoli’s system.

That’s why, as of now, his permanent arrival from Leeds United is unlikely. White is believed to be keeping a close eye on his player, hoping he will turn things around.

If they do not buy, the winger will return to Yorkshire at the end of the season. The next game against Parma could prove crucial for them, with Harrison likely to start the clash. Despite failing to create anything noteworthy while starting in the last three matches, this will be another opportunity.

This is seen as a ‘true test’ by Fiorentina.

Analysis: Not entirely dependent on player

Jack Harrison started well and then dropped out, perhaps a clear indication of the pressure around Fiorentina and the negative impact it was having on the club’s players.

La Viola was not expected to be in this situation. There is anger among fan groups and there is endless criticism of the team.

David De Gea is one of those being targeted. He produced some top form when he joined Fiorentina but has now faded like others. Negativity is fueling poor performance which in itself drags players down further. Fiorentina’s situation is not much different from that of Tottenham Hotspur.

Tanking in the NBA has been a heated conversation this season, and Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has had to approach that conversation carefully. Just eight months ago, the Pacers were at the pinnacle of the basketball world, making a thrilling run to the NBA Finals in which they defeated the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics and the beloved New York Knicks. They also took on a dominant Oklahoma City Thunder team in the NBA Finals in a seven-game series.

But in that Game 7, star point guard Tyrese Halliburton suffered a torn right Achilles tendon, definitively ruling him out for the season. With the loss of Halliburton, the Pacers have struggled this season, sitting at 15-40 in the Eastern Conference, just one spot ahead of the Washington Wizards.

Recently, the NBA fined the Pacers $100,000 for player participation policy violations on February 12. The penalty was given because NBA All-Star Pascal Siakam and two other starters were held out of the game, although an independent league investigation found that all three could have played, albeit in fewer minutes. The Jazz ultimately won the game 131–122.

Carlisle talked about the fine while speaking to reporters after Pacers practice Tuesday in comments obtained by IndyStar.

“I have no idea,” he said, “and really no comment on it.”

Carlisle was asked if the team would change the way it manages player involvement going forward.

Carlisle said, “We will manage our situation the way we need to. I am extremely proud of the way our players, organization and fans have navigated an exceptionally challenging season.” According to IndyStar, he said, “We’ve been very consistent in the way we’ve approached everything this year, and the NBA is aware of that. Communication with the league office has been productive. We’ll move forward with the same emphasis on competitiveness and growth that I talked about at Media Day, Sept. 29, 2025.”

Although the team has struggled this season, the Pacers have been competitive in several games, including a January 23 win over the Thunder and an overtime win over the Knicks a few days before the All-Star break. The Pacers made a big trade deadline move and acquired former Clippers center Ivica Zubac, who is considered one of the best big men in the league.

But despite the team’s success, the NBA has put a halt to enforcement of player participation. The Pacers, as well as the Jazz, were fined $500,000 for violating the player participation policy. The NBA also instituted the 65-game rule which requires players to play at least 65 games to be eligible for postseason awards and honors.

The Pacers will play the first of two games against the Wizards tonight at 7 PM