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Stade de Reims goalkeeper Evan Jaouane has been prepared for a medical newcastle united The Magpies agreed a €28.5m deal for him on Tuesday.

eleven world report The 20-year-old is due to undergo a medical next week before finalizing his transfer to St James’ Park.

Newcastle Medical Booked

According to the French outlet, Even Jouane is set to leave Stade de Reims this summer after choosing Newcastle as his next destination. Despite interest from several of Europe’s top clubs, Eddie Howe’s side have reached an agreement with the player and the club.

Sport Witness covered a report today Details of the agreement Newcastle has reached with both parties.

According to Onze Mondial, Newcastle have beaten Brighton, Chelsea and Real Madrid to his signature. They were all keeping a close eye on the Stade de Reims goalkeeper.

Journalist Marc Mechenou Then they say Newcastle have scheduled a medical for the goalkeeper on Tuesday. After that, he will likely become the Magpies’ first signing of the summer. He would also become Reims’ joint second most expensive departure.

long term prospects

The young goalkeeper is not expected to become Newcastle’s number one immediately. Report earlier this year It has already been clear Newcastle’s interest in him.

But he is an exciting long-term prospect who will be expected to take the jersey at some point in the near future.

He has earned a stellar reputation for himself with his performances in France. Despite his youth he has established himself as Reims’ undisputed number one. He also has statistics that reflect a mature campaign for such a young goalkeeper.

These include 15 clean sheets in 34 league games. He has conceded only 35 goals in 34 games and made a total of 71 saves. France has also capped him at every youth level to date. And Real Madrid scouts reportedly see him as a long-term replacement for Thibaut Courtois.

Now he is going to Newcastle. A medical is scheduled for Tuesday after a transfer agreement was reached in the last few hours.

crystal Palace Striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has detailed what it was like to see his dream of a move to AC Milan dashed in the January transfer window.

L’Equipe has today had an interview with the 28-year-old. He discusses the failure of the transfer and its impact on him.

January transfer canceled

The Crystal Palace striker was due to join AC Milan at the end of the January transfer window as the Italians look for a new striker to strengthen their options.

The deal was progressing and talks were reaching Milan waiting for the green light To put Jean-Philippe Mateta on the flight and close the deal.

Then it all started collapsing. Doctors had warned AC Milan about the striker’s knees. Various medical tests confirmed that there were some problems and the deal was completely closed.

However the suffering did not end here. Mateta was then forced to return to Crystal Palace, where he spent 38 days out of action and missed eight games of a significant part of the season to recover.

He is now back to his best form, but admits that it took time for him to recover emotionally from the whole affair.

“I’m doing my best, 100%,” He said.

“When you come back, it’s not easy to get your cardio back. I worked hard to get it back, and it’s back. I’m the leader on the team. I’m used to competing; it’s good for me.

“To be honest, it was a real shock when they told me it was over… After that, I immediately thought about how to make a comeback.

“I consulted with several specialists, and when they assured me surgery was not necessary, I focused on the next step, until my return. I worked incredibly hard to show coach (Oliver Glasner) that the leader, “JP”, was there to earn his spot and win with the team.”

crystal palace competition

The strange thing about the whole affair was that Crystal Palace had spent €55.6m to sign Jorgen Strand Larsson from Wolverhampton Wanderers.

This has created competition which was not there before. But the French striker insists there are no problems in the group.

“I don’t think I’m the first person to fail a medical, and I won’t be the last,” He concluded.

“The players know me, and so does the coach. They know that when I’m in the dressing room, I’m there 100% to win. Meanwhile another striker has come in. I’m working with him. Rotating is not a bad thing; I don’t lack match fitness.”

Tottenham Hotspur Luka Vuckovic is in ‘intensive medical consultation’ with HSV Hamburg, who will not be put at risk in any way, shape or form.

BILD Add to growing information About the 19-year-old as he looks to return from a knee injury before the end of the season.

three way approval

The Croatian centre-back has been shining at Hamburg since joining on loan from Tottenham in the summer.

He is a very important player for the German team at the moment. And his absence has been greatly felt without him in the last two weeks. In that time, Hamburg have conceded seven goals, lost two games and felt the pressure on their neck was increasing.

They currently sit on 31 points, seven points more than Wolfsburg on 17^th and five ahead of St. Pauli in 16^th. But there is still plenty of time left to drag them back. They want the Tottenham loanee back as soon as possible.

But it is not their job to take decisions. Reports from Croatia and Germany today made this clear. According to him, Tottenham have all the power for a possible comeback. Now add your own information to BILD.

‘Intensive medical consultation’

BILD reports that any return to the Defender requires a triple ‘yes’. HSV must be confident that it can play safely. The player himself must also be confident. Then Tottenham made the final decision.

They are currently engaged in ‘intensive medical consultation’ regarding their protector. BILD says no decisions will be taken that are contrary to Spurs’ interests.

In other words, Tottenham will not risk allowing a premature return to the pitch, which could aggravate his injury. It seems that they would prefer that the Croatian not play.

Whether this is with an eye on next season, or a summer transfer, has not been made clear. But it seems that Tottenham will remain firm and make decisions based only on their own interests. And there is a risk of it upsetting HSV as they look to battle against demotion.

Tottenham HotspurLuka Vuckovic has been struggling with injury at Hamburg SV this month.

Last summer, the Premier League team let him join Hamburg on loan and the centre-back impressed for them.

Since returning from the last international break, the defender started in a 1–1 draw against FC Augsburg on 4 April.

The Croatian international has since been on the sidelines with a knee injury and has missed two matches, during which the German club has conceded seven goals.

In their last 11 matches they have conceded only 11 goals. This gives an idea of ​​his importance in Hamburg.

On Monday, Sports Witness Covered claims from Germany That his knee is damaged, and his setback is much worse than initially expected.

The Tottenham man will return on May 10

sports news Take a look at these claims and immediately dismiss any concerns of a serious injury to Luka Vuckovic.

The Spurs man has suffered no new setbacks during the recovery process which is going according to plan. He suffered an injury during training and tests revealed a ‘minor ligament sprain’.

Hamburg have held talks with Tottenham Hotspur and during these discussions, both clubs agreed that he would miss three to four matches.

Sportske Novosti is not sure when he will make a full recovery. He is expected to miss the next two matches and will return on May 10 against SC Freiburg.

Spurs medical staff decision maker

Hamburger AbendblattA local newspaper of the German club has also pointed to the role of Tottenham Hotspur in arranging the return of Luka Vuckovic.

Hamburg are looking forward to the Croatian’s return against Hoffenheim this weekend. The decision will not depend only on him because Roberto De Zerbi’s side has a big authority.

As part of the loan deal, Spurs inserted a clause to decide when the 18-year-old would return in the event of injury.

The Tottenham medical staff, along with their German counterparts, are examining the latest MRI scan results. Vuckovic can return to the pitch only after getting the green signal from the Premier League.

We believe: The Tottenham clause makes sense

After this season, Luka Vuckovic will return to the north London club, where he is under contract until 2030.

Spurs want to ensure the player is not rushed back. If the English club refuses to sanction, it would be understandable as it would allow them to protect their assets to avoid aggravating the injury.

leeds unitedMatteo Joseph has suffered an injury during training with RCD Mallorca.

The Premier League let him join the La Liga team on a season-long loan deal in August 2025.

Last week, the Leeds United-owned player suffered a knee injury while training with the Spanish club.

Five days ago, Khel Sakshi Covered claims from Spain Initial test results indicate a serious concussion that forces him to miss the remainder of this season.

Mallorca then confirmed that he had suffered knee ligament damage and also the blow left him ‘very upset’. Since he has been on loan, the Spanish club have discussed the next step with Daniel Farque’s team.

Leeds United medical staff have been contacted

Moved to RCD Mallorca xWhat was previously known as Twitter to confirm that Matteo Joseph will ‘undergo surgery on his left knee’ in Barcelona on Tuesday.

sports world Relay this and provide some insight into how the La Liga side reached this conclusion.

Since he is owned by the Whites, the decision must be taken in consultation with the English club’s medical staff.

Mallorca have contacted Leeds United doctors to ‘determine the best course of action’ to treat the 22-year-old’s injury. Both clubs agreed that it was best for him to go under the knife.

last minute Also cover the Leeds United man undergoing surgery at Barcelona on Tuesday and what it means for the Spanish club.

Mallorca are 15th in the table, two points above 18th-place Elche. His manager, Martin Demichelis, would not be able to rely on the 22-year-old for the remainder of the season.

The Spaniard will be out of action for a long period of time, meaning he may not extend his loan stay beyond this season. In short, ligament damage to his left knee complicates the attacker’s future.

Contracts, prices and statistics

Matteo Joseph has played 1,716 minutes in 30 matches for Mallorca, scoring two goals and providing four assists.

After this season, he has two years remaining on his contract at Elland Road and his value transfer marketIs €3.5m.

The attacker will undergo surgery today and then begin the long road to recovery. This would rule out a possible move in the summer.

on sunday, Aston Villa The match against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground was a 1–1 draw.

Emiliano Martínez was in Unai Emery’s starting lineup. However, the goalkeeper had to withdraw from the team and Marco Bizot started ahead of the 33-year-old in the Premier League clash against the Reds.

After the match, the Aston Villa manager said that the Argentina international felt shin pain during training and did not feel comfortable playing.

Emery did not provide any information on whether the World Cup winner will be out of action for some time.

Update from Argentina on Aston Villa star

TyC sports journalist Gaston Edul took xFormerly known as Twitter, to share a brief update on Emiliano Martínez.

They added that the Aston Villa stopper was unavailable yesterday due to a calf muscle strain. Edul says the South American has an injury ‘Muscle and his absence today [Sunday] There won’t be any problem’

hail It has also been reported in Argentina that the initial forecast raises minimal concern.

While his withdrawal during the pre-match warm-up sent alarm bells ringing in the national team after the match ‘The news is more encouraging’.

The newspaper have made it clear that this is their own information and have insisted that the Aston Villa man was the problem ‘mild depression‘In his calf.

Although there is no serious concern, the Argentine will undergo testing on Monday to get more clarity.

Martínez has been the Villans’ No. 1 since arriving at Villa Park from Arsenal in 2020 and has kept 11 clean sheets and scored 38 goals in 35 appearances this season.

His Premier League statistics this season are as follows:

• Appearances: 27
• Start: 27
• Total minutes: 2,385
• Clean sheets: 8
• Target Allowed: 29
• Savings per game: 2.9
• Total Savings: 79

Martínez, who was close to leaving Villa Park last summer, may consider a change of club after this season. Last month, Sports Witness broadcast news Emery is leading Aston Villa’s pursuit of Cagliari goalkeeper Elia Caprile.

Our view: Aston Villa man’s pick for Emery

The Villans are in the fight to qualify for the Champions League and can achieve it by finishing in the top five in the league. They are now fourth in the table, three points ahead of fifth-placed Liverpool.

Aston Villa can also qualify for the Europa League this season by winning the Europa League and taking a 3-1 lead from the first leg against Bologna in the quarter-finals.

Unai Emery and Aston Villa are hopeful that Emiliano Martinez will be fit for the upcoming clash against Bologna on Thursday.

Norway manager Stel Solbakken has refused to elaborate on the details of Manchester City star Erling Haaland’s latest medical visit.

The striker has been Pep Guardiola’s first choice since arriving at the Etihad from Borussia Dortmund in 2022. He has also been the No. 1 for the national team for many years.

Haaland has continued to impress for Manchester City this season, scoring 30 goals and providing seven assists in 43 appearances.

He’s only missed one game [1-0 win over Leeds United in February] Due to a knock this season.

Haaland’s Premier League statistics are as follows:

• Appearances: 29
• Start: 28
• Target: 22
• Assists: 7
• Shots on goal per game: 1.7
• Big chances missed: 24

The 25-year-old was not part of the squad for Norway’s 2-1 friendly defeat to the Netherlands last Friday.

Solbakkan had already confirmed Last Monday it was said that their striker will not play in this match and will join the national team camp only on Saturday. They will be in contention to face Switzerland later today.

Manchester City player travels to Barcelona

Erling Haaland took advantage of last week’s break and traveled to Barcelona, ​​where he met Dr. Ramon Cugat. He has shared a picture with the famous specialist on social media.

Tuesday’s edition of daily newspaper says the frontman appeared happy and smiling during a training session with Norway.

His ‘body felt fine’ and Stel Solbakken has confirmed that he will start but not play the full match against Switzerland.

The newspapers were curious to know from the national team boss why the Manchester City man went to meet Cugat, a renowned knee specialist.

“From the little talk I’ve had with him, everything seems fine, so he’ll give it a try now,” He said.

When asked what kind of ‘injury we’re talking about’, Solbakken explained: “There must be a reason he went to the doctor, and it’s a secret, right?”

Dagbladet reported that Haaland himself did not speak to Norwegian media.

Haaland’s fitness key for Guardiola and City

Manchester City won the EFL Cup by defeating Arsenal in the final and are in the race to win the FA Cup and the league.

They are now second in the table, nine points behind leaders Gunners, with a game in hand.

Pep Guardiola needs Erling Haaland to get Erling Haaland in top shape to improve his team’s chances of winning the FA Cup and Premier League.

🇪🇸 Alejandro Balde | Manchester United, Manchester City and Aston Villa initiate contact

Premier League’s interest in Barcelona player increased
➡️ A mix of left-back needs across the linked clubs https://t.co/agdaiKuXVN #free #mcfc #avfc

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 26 March 2026

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is out of Italy’s 28Man squad for the international break.

He suffered an injury just hours before Gennaro Gattuso announced his selection.

Gattuso confirmed the decision today and immediately recalled Alex Meret, who returned after being sidelined with injury at the start of the season.

Goalkeeping changed due to late injury

tuttomerkatoweb It is reported that Vicario will undergo a trial with Tottenham in the coming hours. As a result, Gattuso decided not to involve him and called up Meret instead.

Doctors have not yet clarified the nature of the injury, and further assessment will determine how long Vicario could be sidelined.

Italy’s goalkeeper hierarchy confirmed

Gianluigi Donnarumma will lead Italy’s goalkeeping group as first choice. Marco Carneschi is ranked as the primary backup, Elia Caprile plays the number-three role, and Meret completes the four-man unit.

Concerns for Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham will now assess Vicario to establish the severity of the problem, and the club are hopeful the 29-year-old will avoid a long absence amid an ongoing investigation into the goalkeeping situation.

If Vicario misses time, Antonin Kinski could get another chance to impress after his tough performance against Atletico Madrid.

Domestic and international bets ahead

Tottenham face Nottingham Forest in a relegation six-pointer this weekend, which adds urgency to the situation.

Meanwhile, Italy will turn their attention to World Cup qualification and gather in Coverciano ahead of the decisive week.

World Cup qualification pressure

Italy will host Northern Ireland in their World Cup play-off semi-final in Bergamo on Thursday, March 26, before a possible final against Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina on March 31.

Although Vicario did not play a starting role, his absence still represented a blow, as it disrupted Gattuso’s carefully balanced team at a crucial moment.

Stability is a priority for Italy

With Italy only two matches away from a World Cup berth, the team needs stability, and late changes complicate preparations.

For Tottenham, the focus now turns to Vicario’s recovery timeline and whether the club can rejoin him as soon as possible.

Italy and Newcastle United can breathe easy. After a tense 24 hours, Sandro Tonali has been cleared to take part in the upcoming World Cup playoff campaign. This is a huge relief for Gennaro Gattuso and especially the Italian staff.

Tonali was sent off during Newcastle’s Champions League clash with Barcelona on Wednesday evening, sparking immediate concern in the national team camp.

The Italian midfielder started the game alongside Jacob Ramsey and Joelinton but was removed after 55 minutes due to an awkward fall on the touchline. Reports then said that due to the problem he would undergo an MRI scan today.

Tests bring good news

According to Gianluca Di MarzioThursday’s medical tests gave the results Italy had hoped for. He suffered only minor swelling; There is no structural damage.

That means there is no risk of him missing the World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland. The Newcastle midfielder should also be fully fit for a potential playoff final.

Di Marzio reports that the midfielder’s condition is ‘nothing serious’, eliminating any fears of a last-minute midfield crisis.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe had initially labeled Tonali “doubtful” for Sunday’s derby against Sunderland. The plan is to assess him day by day, with Italy hoping to rest him before international duty.

Gravina: ‘There is reason for optimism’

Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina also commented on Tonali’s injury after speaking to the midfielder.

“I talked to him on the phone with the coach and our doctor.” He said.

“He is more relaxed than when he left the pitch. There is some concern, but it is moderate. Today’s tests have provided reassurance. He needs to recover, and we will do so with all the means at our disposal. There is reason for optimism.”

That optimism has now been confirmed. Today the medical examination has revealed no significant damage, due to which he will be available for the international break.

Fulham are close to signing Ricardo Pepi, who is traveling to London for a medical ahead of a move to PSV.

Report by journalist Cesar Luis Merlo Pepi will sign with Fulham until June 2031. Fulham have agreed a €36m transfer fee with the Dutch side.

€36m deal agreed

The charges are consistent with multiple reports Confirming that Fulham and PSV Eindhoven have already reached an agreement.

Cameras caught Pepi at the airport with his agent, Jaime Garcia of Starting Eleven Player Management. This is for a scheduled medical before the journey can proceed.

Why do Fulham want Pepi?

Fulham hope that Pepi will officially join Marco Silva’s squad after the World Cup, providing the Premier League team with a major attacking reinforcement ahead of next season.

Raul Jimenez is out of contract this summer, and Fulham hope he will leave. They are drafting Pepi as a key part of their next offensive rebuild.

The 23-year-old has emerged as one of PSV’s standout performers this season. Despite injury problems, he has registered 15 goal contributions so far. His performances have attracted interest from the Premier League.

🚨Ricardo Pepi will soon travel to London to undergo a medical and sign with Fulham until June 2031.
*️⃣His pass was acquired from PSV for €36M and he will join his new club after the World Cup.
📸With his agent Jaime Garcia from Starting Eleven Player Management. pic.twitter.com/zK3Y2h9Z4y

– Cesar Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) 18 March 2026

January interest and deal success

Fulham have long placed themselves at the front of the queue for Pepi’s signature.

He pushed to sign Pepi in the January transfer window. PSV initially held firm in January but later admitted they were tempted by the offer.

The two clubs continued talks after the January transfer window and a deal has now been agreed. It appears that personal terms have now been agreed upon, with only the medical remaining.

Now, Fulham look set to finally get their man. Pepi’s arrival would underline the London club’s ambition to invest heavily in a high-ceiling striker entering his prime. But the challenge will be whether that form translates into the Premier League

Nottingham Forest striker Lorenzo Lucca is not expected to require surgery on an ankle injury after being assessed in Rome today.

This is according to Aria Naples, Which today covers the 25-year-old man’s flight journey for medical consultation in Italy.

Sport Witness covered various reports on Friday explaining Lucca has an ankle injuryHence his recent absence from Nottingham Forest’s squads.

That first report was followed by a second explanation that he had gone to Italy For medical advice. He was supposed to be somewhere in Rome today.

no surgery required

Now provide Area Naples details. The Italian website reports that Lucca was tested today at the famous Villa Stuart facility in Rome.

He met with specialists at the Rome clinic, which is used by Napoli and others for their medical checks on new signings.

Those examinations have now been completed. According to his information, the tests lasted two hours before he left the Roman facility in Lucca. And this was good news too.

Early indications are that Lucca will not require surgery for this problem. In reality, the injury is not a major concern, and he should recover from the problem ‘as soon as possible’.

Napoli certainly hope so as they want Nottingham Forest to buy him permanently for €35m.

option to buy nottingham forest

The striker has barely made an impact at Nottingham Forest since arriving in the January transfer window.

He has made five appearances so far, but only 197 minutes in total. He has started two of them, and has scored one goal. This came in his debut match against Leeds United in early February.

As of now, Vitor Pereira doesn’t seem that keen on him. This led to reports that Nottingham Forest were unwilling to activate their option to purchase him. The ankle injury will definitely push him in that direction as well.

But with the problem not requiring surgery, Lucca has a chance to make his mark between now and the end of the season.

Chris Bosh said he recently experienced a frightening medical emergency that made him think about life and urgency, revealing in a social media video that he woke up “covered in his own blood.”

The NBA Hall of Famer explained how the episode suddenly unfolded without warning in a video posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday.

“So, I woke up covered in my own blood. It was crazy, it was fast, it was instant. There was no warning. I had no time to prepare for it. I was getting ready to go on a date with my wife and the next thing you know, I was on the ground,” Bosh said. “I won’t go into specifics, but you can see I’m still healing. If I looked different I wouldn’t try to hide it, but it was a scary thing and it came fast. And it really gave me a different perspective on life and how things go – what we do for ourselves, what we do for our family. It’s how we live our lives and no matter what it is, make sure you don’t wait. That’s the thing.” That’s what I get from it. Don’t wait to take action.”

Bosh, 41, did not reveal the exact medical cause of the incident, but emphasized how quickly it happened and how fortunate he felt afterward.

“Because it can come fast, it can come quickly, and I’m lucky to be alive and I feel great about that. And now I’m thinking about how I live my daily life. That’s really it. But don’t wait. Don’t wait to take action — you might be looking to get a promotion, you might be looking to try out for the team, you might want to go on that vacation, it could be a lot of different things that people want to do, that’s what we want to do.” And never do it. So, that’s what I get from this. Don’t wait for it.”

Former NBA champion Chris Bosh opened up about a scary medical scare he recently experienced:

“I woke up covered in my own blood.”

Prayers for Chris 🙏pic.twitter.com/1cdX98lEZT

– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 25 February 2026

Chris Bosh reflects on near-death moment years after blood clot diagnosis

He concluded:

“Just do it. You might hit the deck, I don’t know. I’m lucky, I came back. It was just darkness, it was nothing else. I went into the darkness, I came back. I don’t remember any, I have no memories except coming back here. So, don’t wait up.”

Bosh’s medical scare has come several years after his NBA career was cut short due to repeated blood clots, a condition that first surfaced during the 2014–15 season with the Miami Heat. The diagnosis sidelined him for a considerable period of time and ultimately led to his retirement after the 2015–16 campaign. At that time, doctors determined that continued play could pose serious health risks.

Bosh, who won two NBA championships with the Heat, averaged 19.2 points and 8.5 rebounds during his 13-year career, which also included seven seasons with the Toronto Raptors. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021.

Although he did not directly link the recent incident to his previous history of blood clots, Bosh’s message focused on urgency and gratitude, underscoring how quickly circumstances can change.

The former All-Star said the experience reshaped his daily outlook, strengthening his belief that action should not be postponed.

Barcelona have been chasing Norwich City youngster Ajay Tavares for the past few weeks.

Two months ago, Sports Witness First covered several Catalan claims Barcelona’s strong interest in the 16-year-old player.

Hansi Flick made further progress in January to lure him away from Norwich City.

On 17 February, Game Witness news broadcast from spain Barcelona wish to complete this signing as quickly as possible.

Why Barca could sign the Norwich City youngster immediately?

Tavares was born in England but also holds a Portuguese passport. It is important for the La Liga winners to sign him immediately, pending FIFA approval.

Without it, the Blaugrana will have to wait until he turns 18 in December 2027.

Last Friday, we Covering the latest from Spain That the winger has received the green light to join Barcelona. The source said he will travel to the Camp Nou on Sunday to complete all the formalities related to the transfer.

Tavares did not travel at the weekend and his transfer from Norwich City to Barcelona is no longer in danger at all.

Norwich City winger arrives in Spain

The game started on Monday xWhat was formerly known as Twitter posted a video of the Canary youth attacker arriving in Spain this morning. This is an indication that he has already received approval from FIFA.

The Catalan newspaper shared a video of the England U17 international getting out of the car. It is claimed that Tavares has arrived at Barcelona to complete medical tests and other formalities in order to complete his transfer.

The game says it will complete these formalities, including a medical, on Monday so that the player can join the new team ‘immediately’.

Last July, Tavares forced his way into the Norwich City U18 squad and has one goal in 19 appearances this season. He has yet to make his first-team debut for Philippe Clement’s side.

Most likely, the teenager will first start with Barcelona’s youth team.

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‘Victim’ Ajay Tavares is undergoing medical examination in Barcelona!

British footballer will sign today, as he revealed @game And will join immediately.

🎥 @monfortcarlos pic.twitter.com/FEyHWhonHA

– Sport Diary (@Sport) 23 February 2026

Barcelona have been given the ‘green light’ to sign Norwich City youngster Ajay Tavares. He is scheduled to fly to Barcelona on Sunday.

This is according to the sport. The Spanish newspaper reports that the deal is now ‘close’ for the youngster to join Barcelona.

According to their information, Norwich City have given the 16-year-old permission to travel to Barcelona. ‘Several weeks of processes’ are followed to resolve the transfer. ‘Bureaucratic problems’ had halted Barcelona’s deal for the highly rated young player.

However, they are now history and Tavares will fly to Barcelona on Sunday before undergoing a medical on Monday. He plans to join his training at the Camp Nou mid-next week.

norwich city green light

Tavares’ move to Barcelona has been ‘practically finalized’ for some time. Actually, Sport Witness covered a report In December it was said that the deal had been done.

It was said in a report in January Barcelona was on the verge of completing it.

This was raised again in another report this week, which suggested that it was Determined to complete the deal. The same has happened now.

According to Sport, officials have now completed the remaining ‘administrative details’, which will allow the deal to proceed without any hindrances. As a result, Tavares is set to fly to Barcelona on Sunday ahead of a medical on Monday.

FIFA allows

Under FIFA rules, Tavares must wait until he turns 18, but his Portuguese passport allows him to transfer from Norwich now. They still needed FIFA approval, which they have now received, giving them the green light to travel to Barcelona immediately.

He is one of a number of talents targeted by Barcelona as they look to strengthen their academy prospects. Hamza Abdelkarim and Joaquin Delgado also joined in the January transfer window.

They are keen to support the youth in the future and Tavares is the latest signing on that mission. Now, with no problems in the way, he can take the final steps on Monday before starting his integration with the Blaugrana.