QPR’s Nicolas Madsen has praised Julian Steffen for his improvement in his overall game.

talking to dan bold On the huge impact it had on the manager’s QPR career.

He joined the London club from KVC Westerlo in August 2024, when Martí Cifuentes was in charge at Loftus Road. That time, the midfielder said The QPR move was a step up for him.

Madsen’s preferred position is in the middle of the pitch, while he can also operate as both a defensive and attacking midfielder.

Change of position at QPR

Cifuentes primarily used him as an attacking midfielder, scoring three goals and providing three assists in 34 matches in all competitions in his first season.

QPR parted ways with Sifuentes and appointed Stephen as his successor in June 2025. The Frenchman has used him in his preferred role this season and it has helped improve his form.

The midfielder has scored three goals and provided six assists [three more than last season] Out of 33 matches so far this season. It is indicative of the progress they have made under the current QPR boss.

“With the new coach, I play in a slightly different position than last season. That’s also helped me perform better. I really think since the beginning of the season, things have gotten better and better. And I’ve really grown into the role that I have now.” He said.

“Last season, I played 10, which probably didn’t quite suit me. But now I’ve played a mix between 6 and 8. I’m a little freer at center to play according to my instincts. It’s made me feel a little more comfortable and where I’m able to put myself in situations where I can perform at my best.”

Stephen’s huge influence

The QPR player gives huge credit to Stephen for reviving his QPR career.

“Yes, we’ve got a new coach, who has done a lot for me personally. I’ve generally gained more confidence and have taken advantage of the opportunities at the start of the season, which has meant I’ve been given a much bigger role this season.” Madsen explained.

Liverpool midfielder Alexis McAllister has admitted that he currently considers Spain ahead of Argentina, just weeks before the finals and the next World Cup.

talking to terms and conditions In Argentina, the 27-year-old was asked about the clash with Spain at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar on March 27. The match will pit the Copa America winners against the reigning European champions.

Despite Argentina being the reigning world champions, Liverpool players have not shied away from praising their opponents. “Today, I see Spain above us,” McAllister said while assessing the balance of power.

Spain come in as Euro winners and are in strong form, according to the midfielder. In his view, this makes them serious contenders not only for the Finalsima but also for the World Cup.

Liverpool player chose Spain and France as his favorite

McAllister went even further when discussing the broader international picture. He placed Spain and France at the top of the global hierarchy, while supporting Argentina to compete at the highest level.

“I think Spain and France are the two best teams and we are there too.” he explained.

France, under Kylian Mbappe, continues to pose a threat in major tournaments. Meanwhile, Spain’s recent resurgence under Luis de la Fuente has strengthened his credentials.

Focusing specifically on the Finalsima, the Liverpool midfielder predicted a tough competition.

“They have very good players, they are in a very good moment, and the finalsima will be complex. We believe and we will move forward,” He added.

Key to club and country

For Liverpool, McAllister’s comments underline the level at which their midfielder is operating. He is not only a key figure at Anfield but also central to Argentina’s plans at major tournaments.

However, the March international break would once again see him travel long distances before returning to club duties. With the Premier League typically being an intense race, Arne Slott will be hoping his player comes back sharp and injury free.

Additionally, McAllister’s calm and analytical tone reflects the mentality that Liverpool fans have come to appreciate. There is no complacency despite Argentina being world champions. Instead, there is clarity and competitive edge.

If Spain and France are indeed the benchmark, the Liverpool midfielder is putting himself – and his country – right in the middle of the conversation among the global elite.

Kasper Schmeichel has been Celtic’s No.1 since arriving at Celtic Park on a free transfer in July 2024. His role has not been affected by recent managerial changes and he is first choice for Martin O’Neill.

The Denmark international has kept 14 clean sheets and conceded 47 goals in 38 appearances in all competitions for Celtic this season.

He conceded 19 goals in nine Europa League appearances and four of the goals were in Celtic’s defeat to VfB Stuttgart. The 39-year-old was criticized by a section of the Scottish club’s supporters following Thursday’s European defeat at Celtic Park.

Celtic form a cause for concern for Denmark

BT Watched his recent performances for Celtic in Denmark and shared his thoughts on making his debut for the national team in March.

Denmark will face North Macedonia in the World Cup playoffs in March. The question is whether manager Brian Reimer will start Schmeichel as his role has already been debated.

The Celtic man has been Denmark’s main goalkeeper for many years. Chelsea’s Philip Jorgensen and West Ham United’s Mads Hermansen have been supporters of his in recent years.

Jorgensen has played once while Hermansen is yet to make his debut. Earlier this month, Sport Witness Danish claims covered It is ‘complete madness’ that both are not getting opportunities.

Reimer likely to be starting Celtic player

Beattie says Reimer’s decision to choose his goalkeeper for next month’s clash will probably be ‘tougher than usual’. This is not just due to Schmeichel’s mixed Celtic performances, but also Hermansen’s return to West Ham. The latter regained his place in the Hammers’ starting lineup.

However, the national team boss ‘doesn’t dare’ to sack the Celtic player. At least that’s what BT football expert Jannik Liburd claims.

“The question is, does Brian Reimer dare to change his relatively weak position before important playoff matches in March?” He said.

“Personally, I don’t think Brian Reimer dares to prioritize form over experience and play Mads Hermansen instead of Schmeichel, even though that might be the right thing to do.”

Schmeichel’s contract expires in June. Back in November, he said he would decide on his celtic future Around February or March. There should be more clarity in the coming weeks.

Andre Onana lost his place in Manchester United’s starting eleven to Altay Bayindir at the start of the season.

The goalkeeper fell further down the pecking order with the arrival of Sené Lemmens to Old Trafford from Royal Antwerp on summer deadline day. Manchester United then allowed Onana to join Trabzonspor on a season-long loan deal.

Onana has kept four clean sheets and conceded 29 goals in 19 matches in all competitions for the Turkish club.

Decline in form of Manchester United players

The Cameroon international is being criticized for his recent decline in form As such Provide the latest now.

Onana had made a good start to his Süper Lig career, but his performances declined in recent weeks, resulting in criticism. This intensified after the Turkish club’s 2–3 defeat at the hands of Fenerbahçe.

According to the newspaper, the Manchester United player has received support from his current teammates and Trabzonspor’s coaching staff.

In fact, Trabzonspor manager Fatih Tekke held a private meeting with the 29-year-old to express his confidence.

The manager reportedly told Onana: ‘We trust you. You are one of the leading players of this team. Everyone goes through inauspicious times. You are one of the best in Europe.’

According to Takvim, the Tekke meeting was to ‘boost the morale’ of the Red Devils stopper.

Uncertain future of Manchester United player

Northern ExpressTrabzonspor’s local outlet also shares its opinion on Cameroon’s recent poor form and Tekke’s personal meeting.

Fenerbahçe only had three shots on target and each resulted in a goal.

According to Kuze Express, the coach has personally urged Onana to recover mentally and physically following a ‘sharp decline’ in his form. Tekke is also considering the possibility of leaving him out of the lineup.

Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Doğan recently said that his side is not a priority for Onana’s future plans. Apart from this, the cost of maintaining it will also be high.

In short, the stopper’s high salary and declined form means he will not remain at Trabzonspor beyond this season. Onana will return to Manchester United, who will have to find a solution in the summer.

sports witness recently Italian claims covered Onana’s agents are visiting Inter Milan for a possible summer move.

Wolverhampton Wanderers fans, look away. It seems that leaving Molineux could have quite a transformative effect. Just look at Emmanuel Egbadou.

Hurriyat cover it today And how he soon established himself as the ‘leader’ of the Besiktas defenders. In fact, manager Sergen Yalkin is also calling him that.

Agbadou joined the Turkish side in the January transfer window after a long spell away from Molineux.

Wolves grow out of difficulties

Sport Witness covered the saga extensively since December, reporting on agents’ meetings, flights to Istanbul and everything in between. The clubs sealed the deal on the deadline itself.

Vitor Pereira also joinedSupporting the protest at the request of the Turkish press. The defender was actually the first signing of the Portuguese manager’s reign at Wolves and was a mainstay under him last season.

Fans regarded him as a revelation upon his arrival, helping Pereira’s struggling defense last year.

The statistics also supported this, with some showing that he had not missed a single 50/50 and was in the top 10% for progressive passes among centre-backs. However, this season, that form waned.

By September, some reports described his performances as ‘disastrous’, citing unforgivable mistakes in key games. He was eventually sold to Turkey, where the cycle appears to have started again.

basic positivity

According to Hurriyet, Agbadou has made a very positive impact early on at his new club. The talks with Yalkin came after the defender achieved 82% pass accuracy and won 10/13 duels in games against Alanya N Başakşehir.

The Besiktas manager reportedly told him, “This season, the positions in which we had problems were mainly defence.”

“You largely eliminated this problem with your performances in the Alanyaspor and Baden-Sakeshir matches. You were very successful in duels, timing and pass accuracy. From now on, you are the leader of our defense. I want you to lead the team in the game setup.”

Considering how things ended in England, it’s quite a turnaround for the 28-year-old. However, Wolves fans may just want to wait before getting too disappointed. After all, they have seen such demonstrations before.

During the summer, after signing an extension at Anfield, Liverpool goalkeeper Vitezslav Jarosz joined Ajax on loan.

Two months ago, Czech Republic International said He was encouraged by Arne Slott To join Ajax. He has kept five clean sheets and conceded 42 goals in 26 matches for the Eredivisie team.

Ajax appointed former Liverpool assistant manager John Heitinga as their new manager last summer.

Jarosz followed Heitinga into the Eredivisie, which saw the Dutchman relegated in November. Fred Grime took over as interim manager and initially benched the Liverpool-owned player in favor of Remko Pasvir.

Jarosh regained his place in the starting eleven in December, while Pasvir joined Heracles Almelo via a permanent transfer in the winter market. The Dutch club signed Maarten Paes as the Czech’s backup and he has yet to make his debut.

Latest injury shocks Liverpool man

espn nl Now let us tell you that the Liverpool stopper suffered a serious setback in training on Friday.

According to the report, he will be out of action for the ‘foreseeable future’.

This claim echoes football internationalWho said the Reds owned player is set to be out for the rest of the season.

VI claim January signing Pace will make his debut for Ajax when they face NEC Nijmegen today.

Ajax confirms Dutch claims on Jaroš

Amsterdam club confirm latest Dutch claims over goalkeeper injury official website.

Ajax issued a statement saying he underwent a medical examination after suffering the blow on Friday. Test results showed ‘surgery is necessary’ and Jarosz would not play again this campaign. In other words, his ‘season’ is over.

Ajax or any Dutch outlet have not confirmed when he is expected to regain full fitness. There is also no clarity on whether Jarosz will undergo rehabilitation with Liverpool or remain in the Netherlands.

The Reds initially signed the 24-year-old for their academy from Slavia Prague in 2017. Before joining Ajax, he had several loan spells at St. Patrick’s Athletic, Notts County, Stockport County and Sturm Graz.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and their G League affiliate have been making moves left and right in February. On Friday, the Charge acquired Victor Oladipo in a trade with the Wisconsin Herd. The Cavs signed Darius Brown II to a two-way contract and waived Emmanuel Miller in a subsequent transaction.

Oladipo is averaging 14.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.8 steals in 26 games with the Milwaukee Bucks’ G League team this season. He shot 40.0% from the field on 12.7 attempts in just under 29 minutes a night. Despite the injury history, the longtime veteran is still showing signs of athleticism and scoring ability as well as defensive ability.

With a quick stint in China in early October, Oladipo faced NBA competition during the preseason. In three games with the Guangzhou Loong Lions, he scored 58 points and recorded eight steals. The 33-year-old last appeared in the league as part of the Miami Heat in late April 2023.

“I don’t believe in age, brother,” Victor Oladipo told ClutchPoints in an exclusive interview on Oct. 10. Enjoying the day, and the marathon, one at a time.

In a separate move, the Cavs reached a two-way deal with the Browns, waiving recently acquired Miller.

Brown has appeared in 34 games with the Charge, averaging 12.4 points, 9.7 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 2.2 steals in 33 minutes per contest with .437/.400/.825 shooting splits. A floor general for Cleveland, he broke the single-game franchise record with 22 assists, just one away from breaking the G League’s all-time record.

The 26-year-old Utah State alumnus has spent the past two summer leagues with the Cavs and was on the team’s training camp roster.

Miller appeared in six games for the Charge, starting two of them. He is coming off a 31-point effort against the Noblesville Boom, where he shot 13 of 20 from the field, pulled down four rebounds, and recorded two assists. The 25-year-old swingman also had two steals and two blocks in the Cleveland win.

Earlier this month, Sheffield Wednesday allowed Yann Valery to join Young Boys on loan until the end of the season.

The Tunisia international made his debut for Young Boys when he came off the bench in a defeat to FC St. Gallen on 11 February.

Last weekend, the Sheffield Wednesday player played the full 90 minutes and provided two assists in a 6–1 win over FC Winterthur.

Friday edition of blick Looks at how the right-back can help the Swiss club and discusses his future beyond this season.

Why did the Owls approve the loan move?

Valeri played regularly under Henrik Pedersen and has made 23 Championship appearances for the Owls this season.

The English club is struggling financially and is in the process of finding a new owner.

Blick claims that Valeri is one of Sheffield Wednesday’s top earners and his exit will at least allow them to shed part of his wages.

The newspaper believes that this move will also benefit them from the sporting point of view and will improve their chances of making it to the World Cup. Whether this is the case or not remains to be seen.

Good start for Sheffield Wednesday loanee

He provided two assists in their previous win, and credited his new teammates for helping him settle in.

“The team gave me a great welcome. It made my first game a lot easier. The two assists were just a bonus,” He said.

Before joining Sheffield Wednesday, the fullback worked in England with Southampton. During his time at St Mary’s, the Saints sent him on loan to Birmingham City. It is believed that his previous difficult experience in England will help the Young Boys now.

“I learned this in England. But I have known it since I was a child. Later, I also experienced the battle of exile on the island,” Valerie explained.

As things stand, the Tunisian is set to return to Sheffield Wednesday at the end of his loan spell. The Owls are bottom of the table, and are unlikely to play in League One next season.

This will give Young Boys a chance to retain him beyond this season. However, Blick has warned that if he continues to shine, there could be more clubs queuing up to sign him.

The newspaper suggests the price could rise if ‘powerful Championship clubs make serious offers’.

In the first half of the season, sports witness Kept a close eye on the situation of Brighton loanee Ivan Ferguson.

During his tenure at AS Roma, the striker’s fitness has been a constant cause of concern. There was anger at the club regarding his weight issues.

Ferguson also played for Ireland despite injury and this did not impress many at Roma. Consideration was being made to send him back to Amex.

Now, similar issues are resurfacing for the Brighton player, who has not played in Serie A since January 10.

Ferguson is asking for fitness help

romanist The report states that the 21-year-old player’s injury concerns are increasing.

As a result, he has been ‘almost forgotten’ in Rome. Despite him being assigned a personal training routine, things have not changed for the better.

Now Ferguson has asked for help from Brighton. He recently flew to England to speak to doctors at the Seagulls about his injuries. The Ireland international wanted to assess all possible scenarios and find out if he might need surgery.

That possibility has been ruled out but it will just depend on whether he improves.

Notably, Ferguson is reported to be in an ‘extremely critical’ condition. This has left him out of Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad, which has seen the player suffer four different ankle sprains this season.

From bad to worse for the Brighton player

Earlier in the season, the striker had faced adaptation issues under Gasperini. He started well but did not score in a game against Cremonese until late November.

That never proved enough. Now, Roma have Donyal Malen and he is thriving playing forward.

This suggests that Ferguson’s time at Roma is already over and injuries have ended any chances of his revival. This is quite unfortunate as Gasperini usually gives more advantage to attackers who perform poorly. Now, fitness problems have become a pattern for the Ireland international.

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.

Earlier this week, sports witness Juventus’ interest in Tottenham defender Destiny Udogi has been covered.

Calciomercato IT were convinced that the left-back is being eyed as a replacement for Andrea Cambiaso, who has struggled this season.

It was believed that the Juve player had lovers hiding around him. His exit will create space for the Tottenham player, who has developed since arriving from Udinese in 2022.

There was uncertainty about Spurs’ stance and ability to match Juve’s asking price. Now more information is coming to light.

Juventus can spend big on Tottenham player

alljuve Now report on the Italy international, who is currently injured but has played 13 times in the Premier League this season.

The outlet says the Tottenham player is being considered as a target in Turin according to information from club sources. Udogi could become a key option for the Bianconeri in the summer.

The deal is likely to be complicated due to the player’s contract at the London club. His deal expires in 2030 and despite this, Juve are preparing a significant financial investment to bring Udogi back to Italy. They are not intimidated about the price tag by Tottenham, with Cambiasso’s exit likely to finance the transfer.

It is believed that the 23-year-old will be a ‘hot’ name in Turin for the next few weeks. He is seen as the ideal solution to the left’s problems.

Injuries are derailing Tottenham’s progress

Due to muscle and knee injuries, Udogi has seen his playing time decline this season. Even last season under Anze Postecoglou, he suffered a hamstring injury which kept him out for a few months.

Although he has improved as a player, it remains to be seen if he can take the next step at Tottenham. The instability at the London club isn’t helping, as they now have their third manager in 12 months in Igor Tudor.

last week, sports witness TuttoSport’s claims on Manchester United’s interest in Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu covered.

The Turin newspaper was certain about the Red Devils’ presence at San Siro for Juve’s big game against Inter Milan. Scouts were expected to keep a close eye on the Frenchman, who has been key for the Bianconeri under Luciano Spalletti.

The match did not go well for Kalulu and he became the center of controversy. He received a second yellow card for a dive by Alessandro Bastoni in the first half and was sent off.

The dismissal changed the game, as Inter ran out 3–2 winners. This doesn’t seem to have affected Manchester United too much, but other developments have certainly had an impact.

Manchester United unlikely to get Kalulu

today’s tuttosport Take another look at the France international, who featured in Juve’s 5-2 defeat to Galatasaray on Tuesday.

They are confident that he is ready to stay in Turin, despite a scouting mission from Manchester United. It has been clarified that the defender played well against Inter despite being sent off.

In fact, Juve do not consider Kalulu ‘sellable’ and are working to hand him a new contract. The foundations for a deal have been laid, with the 25-year-old expected to remain at the club until 2030.

His current contract runs until 2029, which could be a reason for interest from Manchester United. But as things stand, the Red Devils’ name has potentially been used in talks over a renewal.

Utility player can add value

Since his time at AC Milan, Kalulu has always been a reliable and versatile defender. Also at Juventus, he has played at centre-back, right and wing-back and has done a very good job everywhere.

Furthermore, he can perform equally well in the back four and back three.

This shows that he can be an important player at any top club in Europe. Manchester United’s interest is no surprise but the chances may not be high.

Fulham’s Kenny Tate has expressed his disappointment at Ajax signing him out of the club.

The Dutchman is talking to Viaplay and football news Has issued his comments on the threat of transfer.

Tete joined Fulham from Lyon in September 2020, when Scott Parker was in charge of the London club.

Tete played 140 matches for Marco Silva’s team. Last summer, he agreed to join Everton while Ajax reportedly showed interest in him. However, a move never materialized and he is still at Fulham.

Fulham player did not want to leave Ajax

Lyon signed the right-back from Ajax in 2017, and the Fulham man now admits he had no plans to leave the Eredivisie side.

The 30-year-old joined the Dutch club’s academy in 2005 and climbed into their ranks before breaking into the first team in 2013.

He made 55 appearances for the senior Ajax team, primarily as a right-sided defender and occasionally in other positions.

Peter Bosz was then the manager of the Dutch club and did not use Tete regularly during the 2016/17 season. To put this into context, he played 450 minutes in five league matches for Ajax.

Marcel Keizer replaced Bosz at the start of the 2017/18 season, when the current Fulham player had less than a year left on his contract.

Transfer threat for Fulham player

Tate spoke openly about Keizer’s threat, which caused him to reconsider his position. He joined the French club before leaving for the Premier League team in 2020.

“I didn’t want to renew my contract because I wasn’t playing. And then Bosz suddenly left,” He said.

“He [Keizer] Then said to me: Kenny, we sold you out. I think it was for Galatasaray [he left for Lyon] Do you want to finish your transfer quietly or are you going to train with Jong Ajax?

“Then I thought: What? I can’t just stay in the last year of my contract and see what happens? Or maybe a breath of fresh air will come, someone who sees potential in me?”

Soccer News claims the fullback ‘didn’t want to leave Ajax at all’ but now understands his decision.

“After all, Ajax is a business too, you know. At least the club gets something out of it. I thought it was a shame, but it was nice and clear, and I like it. No beating around the bush, no fuss. Then I can move on,” Tete explained.

“I really liked that. At that moment, I was definitely sad. Well, after those eleven years, I thought… but it’s a tough world. It was a business decision, and sometimes I have to take it that way. It is what it is.”

PUMAS UNAM goalkeeper Keylor Navas says his failed move to Manchester United had no effect on him.

Friday edition of As have published a detailed interview with the Costa Rica international to discuss a range of topics including Manchester United’s outlook.

Real Madrid signed the stopper from Levante UD in August 2014 and a year later Manchester United came calling.

Manchester United’s late approach for Navas

At the time, David De Gea was the number 1 at Old Trafford and starring for the Red Devils. His impressive performances for Manchester United caught the attention of Real Madrid.

The La Liga side tried to lure the former Atletico Madrid player back to the Spanish capital. As part of the deal, Real Madrid agreed to let the 39-year-old Costa Rican join Manchester United.

Louis van Gaal was then in charge of the Premier League team and he talked Navas into convincing him. This dual operation was planned to be completed by the deadline of summer 2015.

However, the paperwork related to the move was not submitted before the window closed and the operation collapsed.

Manchester United renewed De Gea’s contract. He ultimately left the English club on a free transfer in 2023 and joined Fiorentina a year later.

Navas bids farewell to Real Madrid to join Manchester United

sports witness Earlier Spanish claims were covered The current Pumas stopper was on a private jet to join the Red Devils.

AS asked Navas about his failed move to Manchester United, and he said: “He called me at home about four or five o’clock in the afternoon to discuss the possibility. United manager [Van Gaal] Talked to me to try to convince me.

“Then I prayed with my family, asking God to do what was best for us according to His will. The fax did not arrive on time, and that was God’s answer to our prayer.

“It was a frantic few hours getting to and from the airport, medical, reviewing contracts and attending meetings.

“When the deadline passed and the fax did not arrive, everyone was stressed except my wife and me. I said goodbye to the Real Madrid executives who were negotiating and went home very calmly, knowing that something better was about to happen.”

Navas’ unsuccessful move to Manchester United paid off as he won three consecutive Champions League titles with Real Madrid between 2015–18. He left Los Blancos in 2019.

On this success, Nawas said: “I don’t know if something like this will happen again, but apart from great sporting success, it would be very difficult to maintain a high-quality, cohesive group for so many years. There are constant changes in clubs now, and our strong unity was key to achieving those successes.”

AZ Alkmaar’s Troy Parrott says he turned down Everton, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Celtic for Tottenham Hotspur.

football international have published a detailed interview with the striker, who talks about previous interest from Everton, Wolves and Celtic.

The Republic of Ireland international joined Tottenham’s academy from Belvedere in 2017. He spent seven years at the north London club and left the Eredivisie side in July 2024. Later that year, Parrott admitted that he is not disappointed Over the Spurs exit.

Everton, Wolves and Celtic were keen

Before his move to Spurs, the Toffees, Wolves and Celtic Park side all wanted to sign him.

VI explains that the 24-year-old started boxing at the age of seven while he also played Gaelic football at an early age.

The Dutch magazine was curious as to when the former Tottenham man decided to choose football.

Responding to that he said: “It was very quick. In my first season, I played in central midfield at Stella Maris, a local club. Soon after, I moved to a slightly bigger club, Belvedere FC, and I became a striker there. Less running, more scoring: I liked it immediately.”

His development at the Irish club attracted the attention of Tottenham, Everton, Wolves and Celtic. Apart from these clubs, the frontman also had trials at Manchester City and Aston Villa and may have been rejected by both of these clubs.

Why Tottenham over Everton, Wolves and Celtic

The current AZ Alkmaar star had to choose between North London, Everton, Wolves and Celtic. He explains what motivated him to choose Spurs over the other three clubs.

“And I turned out to be good at it. From a young age I was asked by foreign clubs to do internships. I played for Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, Everton, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Celtic.” The parrot explained.

“A few clubs rejected me, but in the end, I had to choose between Spurs, Everton, Wolves and Celtic. Tottenham gave me the best feeling. I felt incredibly welcome there, which is especially important at a young age.”

Parrott played only four matches for Spurs, who sent him on loan to a few clubs before selling him to AZ Alkmaar. He has so far scored 43 goals and provided 11 assists in 73 matches for the Eredivisie team.

The Los Angeles Lakers remained mostly quiet at the NBA trade deadline, making a small move by sending Gabe Vincent and a pick to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Luke Kennard. While Kennard has performed well in his first few games in Los Angeles, he is unlikely to significantly change the course of the Lakers’ 2025-26 season.

After an early playoff exit, which many anticipate will be in a matter of months, the Lakers will have more flexibility to remodel a sensible roster around Luka Doncic, and recently, ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel broke down a name Los Angeles could pursue to add to their frontcourt depth.

“One team we reported on last year that had interest in Yves Missy is the Los Angeles Lakers. They’re hitting the market looking for a center, and maybe they can get Missy at a cheap price for a first-round pick,” Seagal said on Clutch Scoops, according to Ax, formerly of ClutchPoints on Twitter.

The New Orleans Pelicans tossed Messi’s name around in trade rumors leading up to the deadline, notably having talks with the Chicago Bulls, but ultimately made no move regarding their 2024 first-round draft selection.

Meanwhile, the Lakers have been linked to dating Missy since last summer.

Missy would certainly provide an upgrade over Deandre Ayton and Jackson Hayes in the Lakers’ frontcourt, as he checks a lot of the same boxes that Derek Lively II and Daniel Gafford did as Doncic’s partners with the Dallas Mavericks.

Aside from the trade market, the Lakers should have plenty of room for free agency signings in the offseason when LeBron James is either off the books or back on a significantly reduced contract. Currently, the Lakers have not been able to build a real contender around Doncic, because he and James are receiving huge salaries.

In any case, the Lakers will next be at home against the crosstown rival Los Angeles Clippers on Friday evening.

As many predicted, the San Francisco 49ers bounced back and returned to the playoffs this season. Still, as general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan know, nothing is guaranteed from year to year.

The changes are sure to impact the 49ers again. They could also trade a Pro Bowl player who contributed heavily to their success in 2025.

While offseason discussions so far indicate that the 49ers do not want to trade Mac Jones, who led the team to a 5-3 record this season. That mindset can change.

according to athletic“Stars may align” for 49ers to trade Matt Barrows, Jones.

“Still, circumstances are shaping up to make it an offer that may be hard to refuse.”

Several teams may be interested in taking a gamble on Jones becoming the starting quarterback. It helps that Jones has spent a season mastering Kyle Shanahan’s playbook, and many teams run a similar offense.

Barrows estimates that teams that might be interested in trading for the former first-round pick include the Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings.

The Cardinals just hired Mike LaFleur, who spent four seasons coaching under Shanahan in San Francisco. Dolphins offensive coordinator Bobby Slovic spent six seasons coaching under Shanahan. Meanwhile, the Vikings use concepts in Shanahan’s offense that Kevin O’Connell has adopted over the years.

Any of the three teams would make sense if the price is right this offseason. But the 49ers also have to be willing to listen.

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On winter deadline day, Watford completed the signing of Pierre Acqua from AS Saint-Étienne on a loan deal.

reverse oppositeA website that dedicates its coverage to the French club, takes a look at the midfielder’s situation at Watford.

Championship side take Acqua on loan until the end of the season Confirmed Option to buy.

Various sources have stated that the buyout clause is around €7m, while the Ligue 2 side have made no mention of a purchase option.

Akwa’s clash at Watford

The 24-year-old has experience playing in the Championship with Sunderland.

Acquah has not made any appearances for the Hornets since returning to the league. In fact, he has not even found a place in the match-day squad for his new club.

The outlet now gives its opinion on why the former Black Cats midfielder has yet to make his Watford debut.

To understand this, it is important to know in detail his sale to the French club. He initially joined them on loan from Sunderland in August 2024 and made 30 appearances in all competitions last season.

Conflict over the sale of Aqua to Saint-Étienne

Saint-Étienne had secured a purchase option from Regis Le Bris. He activated it despite being relegated from Ligue 1 last summer.

This did not please the French, who refused to play or train with Saint-Étienne. sports witness covered drama Around this saga at the beginning of the season.

there was also talk of Potential legal battle To resolve the dispute. It is unclear whether there is one at this time, but Acqua decided to temporarily leave Saint-Étienne to join Watford.

Due to his conflict with the Ligue 2 side, he stopped representing them in training or in official or friendly matches. The outlet points out that his last meeting with Saint-Étienne was their 3-2 defeat against Toulouse in May 2025.

Therefore, for Aqua it is ‘normal that it is taking time’. EnvertatContratus suggests he may not return to the field anytime soon.

Manchester United could get a boost in the battle for Kenneth Eichhorn as the youngster has made no decision on his future.

This is according to journalist Philip Hinz. He covers today’s 16-year-olds and the evolving battle for his signature.

The Hertha BSC youngster is one of Germany’s hottest rising prospects, with clubs across Europe competing for his signature this summer. Manchester United is one of them.

Sport Witness has covered his interest extensively. A report in November Add them to the race with Europe’s elite in what is likely to be an “unprecedented market” battle for the midfielder.

Manchester United ‘expressed interest’

Then came a report yesterday that put Manchester United in the fight once again. It says he has expressed interest in Eichhorn.

Bayern Munich, Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig, Barcelona, ​​Manchester and Real Madrid are also in the mix. They are all keen as he could be signed for €10-12m this summer.

That report says Eichhorn will sit down with his family this summer and make a decision about his future. Now Hinge has given a similar report.

He says that the young midfielder has not yet taken any decision about his future. As a result, it is unclear what will happen to him.

According to their information, RB Leipzig are currently actively pursuing him. But many other teams are also in the race and the market is ‘important’ for them.

‘Significant’ transfer interest

To be clear on that point, he did not specifically name Manchester United. But other reports do so it’s safe to assume they’re in the mix.

Eichhorn, for his part, is currently focusing on recovering from a syndesmosis ligament injury. It appears he is postponing any talk about his future until the summer.

This could work in Manchester United’s favour. The fact that the youngster has yet to make a concrete choice at least gives him the chance to state his case further in the coming weeks and months.

Chelsea and Manchester City are already calling up Genk youngster Constantino Caretas as a race for his signature develops in Europe.

That’s according to 24 sata And Importance of Limburg. Both newspapers cover the age of 18 years. According to him, Chelsea and Manchester City are making great efforts to sign Karatsas.

The youngster is the undisputed star of Genk at the moment. He has three goals and 15 assists in 35 games this season.

His record for the club is six goals and 20 assists in 78 games. He also has six goals and five assists in 20 games for the youth team.

Chelsea and Manchester City are calling

He is an undisputed rising star and big-time sides are courting him. According to 24Sata, Chelsea and Manchester City have already put themselves into the mix.

Same is the situation with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. The race is on for the Genk star. This may be because some people are saying that only Kevin De Bruyne has played better for Genk.

This is high praise indeed and given the situation in Belgium it will certainly have ears perking up at the Etihad.

Meanwhile, HBVL has put a price tag on the midfielder’s head. According to their information, the ‘Genk wonder boy’ is worth around €28m. This is hardly an insurmountable figure for Chelsea or Manchester City.

Manchester City has already rejected

The Premier League pair have also been interested for some time. In fact, Karetsas revealed 2024 that he had previously rejected Pep Guardiola’s favour.

However, they are not worried. Sport Witness covered a report About to see their interest resume in November. Meanwhile, Chelsea joins the hunt In December 2024 and it appears that Caretas hasn’t stopped following him since then.

Calls are now being made, although there is no mention of how they are being received. Given his previous dislike of City’s proposal when he was younger, Karatsas may need some convincing.

Manchester United tried to sign Brian Brobby before his move to Sunderland last summer.

is according to football internationalJoe talks about the failure of Manchester United in a report focusing on his rise to form at Sunderland.

The Ajax striker was signed by Regis Le Bris at the end of the summer for €20m plus €5m in bonuses.

Brobby overcame early struggles and settled into the Stadium of Light. He scored five goals and contributed one assist in 21 Premier League appearances for the Black Cats and has been first-choice for Le Bris this year.

How the Sunderland move shaped up

VI now provides insight into how Sunderland opened the door for the Netherlands international.

Sunderland signed Marc Guieu on loan from Chelsea in August, before the Blues recalled him at the end of that month due to an injury to Liam Delap.

Guieu’s early exit forced Sunderland to look for a new striker and they decided to take a punt on the Dutchman.

Manchester United wanted Brobby in OT

The Black Cats player got the chance to move to England in 2022 with the invitation of the Red Devils. His former manager at Ajax, Eric ten Hag, was in charge at Old Trafford when Manchester United made the attempt.

sports witness Dutch claims covered Ten Hag want to offer €40m to sign Brobby to Manchester United.

VI now reports that the frontman ‘wisely decided to stay’, meaning he rejected Manchester United.

The report further adds that last summer, he turned down Como but ‘could not resist the charms of Sunderland.’

you are: ‘Brobby’s main asset is his tremendous physical strength. Compared to strikers like Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike or Nick Voldemort, he offers something different with his agility and technique. Every direct opponent knows that he will hit the wall. Brobby uses his arms and hands so cleverly that any duel in the box can end in a penalty. He takes hits, maintains his position, and, if possible, tries to get free for a shot on goal.’

The Dutch magazine say Brobby’s move to Sunderland ‘went surprisingly well’ and the fee can now be considered a bargain.

Despite claims from Brobby and Manchester United, it was thought at the time that the Red Devils as a club had blocked Ten Hag from signing Brobby.

Luka Vuckovic has starred for Hamburg SV since joining on loan from Tottenham Hotspur last summer.

The Bundesliga side have not secured a purchase option or obligation with Spurs, meaning he will have to return to north London after this season.

Last month, Sports Witness Relayed dismissive German reports Tottenham claim to have agreed to extend Vuckovic’s loan for another season.

Marilyn Polzin wants Vuckovic to stay

The German club face 1. FSV Mainz 05 in the league on Friday and their manager Merlin Polzin spoke at a press conference on Wednesday.

He talked about the player owned by Tottenham and image Has released his comments. The outlet claims Hamburg’s ‘big dream’ is to keep hold of the Croatia international beyond this season.

The coach has now made public his desire to extend the centre-back’s loan stay for another season.

“I am a person of strong beliefs. Of course, I also believe in things that seem impossible, even if they are a bit romantic about football. Nevertheless, there is a clear contractual agreement between the clubs.” He said.

“We are very grateful that we found a solution last summer. From the beginning with Luka’s camp it was clear that he only wanted to join HSV. The communication with Tottenham has been extremely professional, both last summer and now. We would be very interested in him to continue wearing the HSV jersey.”

The Tottenham man is attracting interest

sports witness recently Covered claims from Germany of Bayern Munich as a substitute for the 18-year-old. Bavarian club director Max Eberl was questioned two days ago about to sign it In summer.

Meanwhile, Vuckovic has expressed on several occasions his desire to extend his stay in Hamburg, primarily to play alongside his brother Mario.

Mario is serving a doping ban until November and the pair dream of playing together in Hamburg next season. Bild claims the Hamburg boss was skeptical when reacting to the possibility.

Polzin explained: “Considering what we can expect in approximately 270 days regarding Mario Vuckovic…”

The manager sees a bright future for the defender, who has a contract with Spurs until 2030.

“For me, the goal is not always to inspire players from our current perspective. I want them to get the most out of their careers. If we see a player performing like this at the age of 18, he can achieve a lot.” He added.

“In the coaching team we still see a lot of things about him that we don’t like. We’re working hard on them, because he’s very self-critical.”

West Ham United’s Lukasz Fabianski has revealed an approach from Everton last summer.

West Ham goalkeeper has given an interview WP SportowayFactory To discuss a range of topics including Everton.

He joined West Ham from Swansea City and left them as a free agent at the end of last season. Fabianski did not have a club until his return to the London team in September 2025.

David Moyes had a clear plan for Fabianski

Ahead of his return to West Ham, the Toffees attempted to sign him into David Moyes’ squad.

The Merseyside club’s manager knows the Pole well from his time at West Ham. He played 153 matches under Moyes, keeping 39 clean sheets.

Jordan Pickford is the first-choice goalkeeper for the Toffees, with Fabianski expected to be the backup.

Everton make offer to sign West Ham man

After West Ham released him, WP Sportowefakty asked the Pole whether he was close to retiring last summer.

He revealed the offer from Everton and said that his former club Legia Warsaw had tried to sign him. Last year, Sports Witness Polish clubs covered The latter was rejected as an option for Fabianski.

“I had several offers from Everton for a second-choice goalkeeper, and inquiries from Legia, and I had a number of talks,” He said.

“However, my family and I decided that we did not want to go anywhere else. I remember the conversations I had with my family and the people at West Ham last season. I had assumed that I would play one more season and then say goodbye. I changed my mind somewhat last summer.”

The stopper has not made an appearance for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side this season and has been on the sidelines due to injury since September.

His contract expires at the end of this season and when asked if he had held talks over an extension with West Ham, Fabianski explained: “We have different priorities now. January was very busy for us in terms of transfer activity. We have to wait until the end of the season, then we will have a better idea of ​​where we are going.”

In January, the Italian press appeared confident of Napoli agreeing personal terms with Wolves’ Joao Gomes. it was covered extensively sports witnessBecause the midfielder started living in England.

Napoli never reached agreement on a deal with the Midlands club, and it always looked like a complicated January transfer.

It was believed that the situation would attract other clubs, with Atlético Madrid and Manchester United seen as potential suitors.

Despite this, it does not seem that Napoli have given up on the midfielder.

Napoli still ready for Wolves star

The 25-year-old’s condition is once again attracting attention. Journalist Luca Marchetti spoke to Radio Marte about his future, making it clear that Napoli could still be an option for him.

Speaking about the Wolves man, the Italian said – relayed by tuttonapoli: : “wolves midfielder Gomes is an interesting name who has been on Napoli’s radar for some time as they look for a midfielder.

Marchetti said it was too early to speculate whether the player would arrive in Naples.

“Of course, it’s hard to say whether they’ll sign him in July or not; it’s too early, but the interest has been there for some time.”

In the January transfer window, the Partenopei did not improve their midfield. He focused more on attack in place of Noah Lang and Lorenzo Lucca. This could make a big midfield signing possible in the summer.

Chances of competition for Naples

Given how much Gomes has risen to prominence at Wolves, this is unlikely to be an easy task for Napoli.

His current deal at Molineux expires in the summer of 2030, suggesting the transfer would cost a lot. Napoli spends big but only on rare occasions.

So if they really want Gomes, they need to lay the foundation for their move. Or competition from other clubs would prove a major threat, especially if Wolves were to sell the player. An agreement on individual terms can certainly prove valuable in this situation.

As Indiana Fever star Kaitlin Clark’s popularity rivals that of the NBA to some extent, sports analyst Nick Wright will make an interesting comparison regarding her accessibility to the mainstream compared to some stars from other basketball leagues. With Clarke returning from fever injury and aiming to dominate this upcoming season, Wright will be making a claim that many will debate.

Wright’s show “What’s Wright?” In he claimed that Clark is “the most famous basketball player under the age of 35.” While it would be obvious for the WNBA to pay attention to other stars like A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces and several other stars, the notion remains true that Clark has brought a major spotlight to the league.

Looking at the NBA’s most popular stars, Wright would say it remains a duo of 41-year-old LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and 37-year-old Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors and Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets.

“The three most famous basketball players right now are LeBron James, 41, and then Steph, 37, 38, and KD. [Durant]Wright said.

“The most famous basketball player under the age of 35 is Kaitlynn Clark. The 3 most famous basketball players at the moment are LeBron James, 41, and then Steph, 37, 38 [Curry]& [Kevin Durant]”

-Nick Wright 🤔

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– ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 18 February 2026

Nick Wright talks about the popularity of Fever’s Caitlin Clarke

While it’s fair to ponder the conversation and crossover with Clark and the NBA, as Wright is doing, there may also be fans who point to certain players under the age of 35 who contradict the analyst’s point.

Names that could be mentioned are Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Luka Doncic of the Lakers, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, and Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs. Wright mentions him saying that none of them “caught up to that level”, although the NBA is hoping Wembanyama can be there someday.

“Anthony Edwards, Luca [Doncic]Jokic, Giannis [Antetokounmpo]They haven’t reached that level, and that’s the main issue the league is facing that they don’t have a solution for right now, and they’re hoping [Wembanyama] Will resolve this,” Wright said.

At any rate, Clark’s popularity is sure to grow every year.

The Denver Nuggets made a move on forward Spencer Jones just before NBA action resumed following the All-Star break.

The Nuggets needed enough players to meet the minimum player requirement on the roster, so the decision was made to convert Jones’ two-way deal into a standard contract for the remainder of the 2025–26 NBA season, as ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel reports.

“The Nuggets are converting two-way forward Spencer Jones to a standard contract,” Siegel, formerly of the Ax, wrote in a social media post on Twitter.

It’s also worth noting that the 24-year-old Jones had already exceeded his limit of 50 games for a two-way player in the league.

Now that he is already guaranteed a roster spot for the remainder of the campaign, he simply needs to recover from his injury to return to active status. The former Stanford Cardinal player missed the Nuggets’ final three games before the break, although Denver managed to win two of those contests, including a 122–116 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on February 11.

Signed by the Nuggets to a two-way deal as an undrafted contract through 2024, Jones has averaged 6.0 points and 3.1 rebounds through 46 games this season. He has been quite dangerous from behind the 3-point line, where he is hitting downshots at a 41.1 percent success rate on 2.5 attempts from deep outings.

The Nuggets begin a three-game road trip after the break this Thursday when they face the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, with Jones expected to be in the lineup.

Aston Villa signed Samuel Illing-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea from Juventus in July 2024. The Villans sent both out on loan as Unai Emery did not consider them at Villa Park.

Illing-Junior had loan spells at Bologna and Middlesbrough during the 2024/25 season. Last summer, Aston Villa sent him on loan to West Bromwich Albion, and he failed to shine at The Hawthorns.

The winger scored one goal and failed to provide an assist in 24 matches in 1,290 minutes in all competitions for West Brom.

Aston Villa man’s ‘surprising’ loan move

Winter deadline day, witness the game Covered claims from Italy ‘Stunning coup’ for Pisa to sign the 23-year-old. The source described his temporary transfer as a shocking move.

Aston Villa-owned player completed a loan transfer to the Serie A team until the end of this season. Last weekend, he came off the bench to make his debut in Pisa’s 2–1 win over AC Milan.

On Tuesday, Pisa presented the Englishman and another January signing, Rosen Bozhinov, to local media. pisa football The comments made by the Villains man are Riley’s.

conversation with pisa

Illing-Junior revealed that he decided to join after talks with officials at the Italian club. He mentioned this when asked about negotiations with Pisa for the loan.

“It’s been great. We talked. I saw the opportunity, and knowing Serie A well, I saw a possibility. We are close to being together, we always have to think about it,” He said.

“I immediately talked to the director and the coach. I know the city well because it is very famous and I got into a top locker room. There is a good atmosphere there. It doesn’t feel like we are living in the situation we are in.”

When asked about his dry loan, Illing-Junior explained. “Right now, I’m just thinking game by game. I need to move forward and improve to help the team. First stay awake, then we’ll see. Everything can always change.”

This shows that he has not taken any decision about his future after this season.

last month, sports witness Majelby’s unsuccessful move for Abdoulie Manneh was closely followed by Birmingham City.

The player was desperate for a transfer away from the Swedish side. After a deal with St Andrews failed to materialise, he stayed in England in the hope of breaking into another Championship team.

This did not happen, and the attackers returned to Sweden at the end of the winter window.

Now some developments are emerging and it seems as if Manneh is recovering from the Birmingham City failure.

The player is back training with Mjällby

Mjällby has released a official statement The 21-year-old confirmed on their website that Manneh is back in training.

They also detail why the Birmingham City transfer did not go through. There are indications that the Swedish club was not happy with the terms of the offer.

Manager Jakob Lennartsson said: “As we previously confirmed, Manneh is in talks with the club to explore the possibility of a transfer during the winter window. However, we have not found a solution where all parties are satisfied, which means Manneh will remain an MJLB AIF player.”

Lennartsson expressed his belief that keeping Manneh is the best option for Mjälby.

“The situation is not favorable for the player or the club, but we believe we have made the best decision based on the current circumstances.

“Communication has been good throughout the process and Abduli is now fully focused on contributing to a strong performance for Majalbi AIF.”

The statement also included comments from the player who is happy to return to Sweden. That said, he could hardly share his sadness over the failed move to Birmingham City.

“The last few days have been stressful for me mentally and athletically. At the same time, I’m happy to be back at MJLB again.

“I’m looking forward to meeting my teammates, working hard every day and playing competitive matches in front of our supporters as soon as possible.”

The discussion about the attacker does not end here BLT Look at Manneh’s condition also. He is confident that Mjelby will hand the player a new deal.

His current contract expires on December 31, 2027 and there is a verbal agreement that it will be extended. The outlet is confident this should put an end to the speculation.

Ryan’s rise at Bournemouth is now being echoed loudly in Brazil.

We recently covered How the young forward was heavily praised in the Brazilian press for his early impact in England. Now, that momentum has gone a step further. The three 2002 World Cup winners – Denilson, Jr. and Vampeta – discussed openly about them As a leading name for the future of Brazil.

When they were mentioned alongside Nottingham Forest’s Igor Jesus and Real Madrid loanee Andrique, the debate quickly narrowed.

“I go with Ryan. He’s very promising,” Denilson said. “For me, Ryan is a player who will make a difference. If he keeps going like this, he can arrive at the next World Cup as one of the heroes.”

There is weight in those comments. They are not coming from headline-chasing pundits, but from players who understand what it means to lead Brazil to the World Cup.

The Bournemouth effect is being seen in Brazil

The praise also focuses on how Ryan has adapted since joining Bournemouth. “He came in already performing. Looks like he’s been out there playing for a long time.” Vampeta said.

That maturity came to the fore at the age of just 19. His physical strength, understanding of the game and presence were all highlighted. Furthermore, there was a clear belief that European football – and particularly his environment at Bournemouth – would accelerate his development.

We have already reported that Ryan is pursuing Strict internal rules in Bournemouth. Their adaptation has been disciplined and structured. That detail matters. His rise is no fluke. It reflects controlled progress within a demanding setup.

There was also a note of caution from Denilson, the former Real Betis star: “It’s natural for a young player to get a little carried away when he goes to Europe. That’s not a criticism, because we’ve all been through it. But he needs someone there to say, ‘Brother, calm down. Stay disciplined.’

Brazil leading the next cycle?

Brazil is entering a transitional era. Discussions are already underway on who will lead in 2026.

Within Brazil, at least among its most decorated former players, Ryan – currently developing at Bournemouth – is emerging as the early favorite to take up a front-line role.

He doesn’t guarantee anything. Competition remains tough. However, when three World Cup winners publicly tout a Bournemouth teenager as a potential World Cup hero, it signals confidence at the highest level.

If his disciplined path continues at Bournemouth, this conversation will only grow further.

Charlie Gray has been around in the Manchester City first team so far this season.

He has been on the bench several times in the Champions League and Premier League. Additionally, he made his first team debut in the Carabao Cup against Brentford in the quarter-finals.

Gray is now 19 years old and has also captained Manchester City U19 in the UEFA Youth League. He has been a regular in the competition, starting the last three matches and scoring against Real Madrid and HJK Helsinki.

Now there is a possibility of citizens losing talent in the next few months.

Bologna wants a young player from Manchester City

TuttoBolognaWeb Report regarding the player’s situation, making it clear that he intends to leave Manchester City. His contract at the Etihad expires in the summer and as things stand, there is no sign of it being renewed.

Bologna are keeping an eye on Gray and are interested in bringing him to Italy. The club’s management team highly values ​​the young player and wants to beat Lazio to his signature.

The deal is being hailed as a ‘big hit’ by directors Marco De Vaio and Giovanni Sartori. They are trying to lay the foundations for a move, with Premier League clubs also interested in the midfielder.

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Bologna could prove to be a very good move for Gray. This is largely due to the club’s reputation for shrewd recruitment and developing young players.

He famously did this for Riccardo Calafiori and Joshua Zirkzee before they made the big step up to the Premier League. Recent Juventus signing Emil Holm has also developed well at Bologna after joining from Spezia. Santiago Castro is also a prime example with Premier League clubs To keep an eye On Argentina.

Sartori remains one of Italy’s most capable directors at the moment. He was crucial behind the rise of Atalanta and is also playing a role behind Bologna’s rise in stature.

Tottenham Hotspur are showing interest in Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini and are closely monitoring his situation in Rome.

This is according to calciomercato.it. The Italian website have today covered the Roma midfielder and Tottenham’s new interest in him.

Their report suggests that Pellegrini’s future at Rome remains uncertain. His current deal expires in a few months, and his future is up in the air.

He is ‘seriously tempted’ by the idea of ​​leaving Serie A and finding his place in another league.

Tottenham showing ‘intense interest’

And now Tottenham are showing ‘intense interest’ in the 29-year-old. They may also be ready to launch a ‘decisive attack’ against him.

According to CM.it, they are interested in Igor Tudor. He is a long-time admirer of Pellegrini and would welcome the opportunity to coach him in the Premier League, although this depends on his own future at Tottenham.

He is the only interim coach until the end of the season and it remains to be seen whether he stays at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after that point. If he did so, Pellegrini’s name would be on Tottenham’s list.

For his part, the midfielder is waiting to see how the situation develops. The chance to test himself in the Premier League is ‘definitely very tempting’.

The Roma, for their part, are very much aware of the interest. The Italian side have begun contacting the player’s managers to explore the possibility of a last-minute renewal. They are clearly worried about losing Pellegrini and Tottenham’s sudden, new interest.

tottenham’s future uncertain

However, Sport Witness would urge caution. This report sounds exactly like linking Tudor with a player and nothing more.

However, Tottenham have their eye on free agents and midfielders this summer.

Just today Sport Witness again covered a report stating their interest in Leon Goretzka. This has been going on for some time.

So, adding Pellegrini’s name to the list makes sense on that front. However, until the club resolves Tudor’s future or appoints a permanent man in the dugout, this rumor deserves a major pinch.

Tottenham Hotspur are showing interest in Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini and are closely monitoring his situation in Rome.

This is according to calciomercato.it. The Italian website have today covered the Roma midfielder and Tottenham’s new interest in him.

Their report suggests that Pellegrini’s future at Rome remains uncertain. His current deal expires in a few months, and his future is up in the air.

He is ‘seriously tempted’ by the idea of ​​leaving Serie A and finding his place in another league.

Tottenham showing ‘intense interest’

And now Tottenham are showing ‘intense interest’ in the 29-year-old. They may also be ready to launch a ‘decisive attack’ against him.

According to CM.it, they are interested in Igor Tudor. He is a long-time admirer of Pellegrini and would welcome the opportunity to coach him in the Premier League, although this depends on his own future at Tottenham.

He is the only interim coach until the end of the season and it remains to be seen whether he stays at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after that point. If he did so, Pellegrini’s name would be on Tottenham’s list.

For his part, the midfielder is waiting to see how the situation develops. The chance to test himself in the Premier League is ‘definitely very tempting’.

The Roma, for their part, are very much aware of the interest. The Italian side have begun contacting the player’s managers to explore the possibility of a last-minute renewal. They are clearly worried about losing Pellegrini and Tottenham’s sudden, new interest.

tottenham’s future uncertain

However, Sport Witness would urge caution. This report sounds exactly like linking Tudor with a player and nothing more.

However, Tottenham have their eye on free agents and midfielders this summer.

Just today Sport Witness again covered a report stating their interest in Leon Goretzka. This has been going on for some time.

So, adding Pellegrini’s name to the list makes sense on that front. However, until the club resolves Tudor’s future or appoints a permanent man in the dugout, this rumor deserves a major pinch.

Celtic’s Luis Palma joined Lech Poznan on loan with an option to buy last summer. His future may lie away from Martin O’Neill as he has already expressed his desire to join the Polish club permanently.

Earlier this week, the Honduras International He said he hopes A long stay at Lech Poznań despite a limited role in recent weeks.

“I hope to stay at Lake for a long time, but it’s just not my decision,” he told Canal+ Sport in Poland.

Speaking to Lech Poznań spokesperson Adrian Galuszka Mecziki.pl To discuss the Celtic man and some other players.

Uncertain future at Celtic

Brendan Rodgers had left the 26-year-old out of his plans, resulting in Celtic agreeing to loan him to Olympiacos until February 2025. He failed to impress in Greece and returned to Celtic Park last summer.

Rodgers did not consider the winger for this season and Celtic allowed him to join the Polish club on loan. He scored six goals and provided seven assists in 29 matches.

Earlier this season, Sport Witness Polish claims covered Lech Poznan’s intention to purchase him from O’Neill.

Palma has failed to score or provide an assist since the November international break. On 13 December, Game Witness news broadcast from poland Dissatisfaction with his performance is increasing.

When will Lech Poznan decide on Palma

Galuszka has now confirmed that a decision to buy Palma will be made in the coming months.

“We have to wait for all contract negotiations with both Antonio Milik and Radek Murawski or Ali Gholizadeh, as well as a decision regarding the purchase of Luis Palma.” He said.

“We’re waiting to see how the season plays out for us. Right now, we’re competing on three fronts, and I don’t know where we’ll be in May.”

“We will have a lot of answers in February and March. Because we are playing in the Polish Cup, there is a lot to play for in the Ekstraklasa, and we also have the Conference League.”

The purchase option for Palma is reportedly worth around €4m. The official has hinted that Lech Poznan may try to lower the price.

“Of course, the purchase amount for Luis Palma is clearly defined, but that does not mean that it cannot be renegotiated in any way. All options are absolutely open.” Galuszka explained.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Luka Vuckovic is on loan at Hamburg SV until the end of August 2025.

The 18-year-old has been a regular player for the Bundesliga team, playing 21 matches and even scoring four goals. His brother, Mario, is also in Hamburg, serving a doping ban until November.

Luca has expressed his desire Extended his stay at the German club on several occasions, in order to fulfill his dream of playing with Mario. Last month, the player, who is owned by Tottenham, said he would make a decision on his future after this season.

Tottenham loanee is attracting interest

The Croatia international’s performances for Hamburg have drawn attention from top European clubs.

Last month, Sports Witness Claims broadcast from Germany That the Spurs man was offered to Bayern Munich. There have also been other reports pushing him towards the Allianz Arena.

Earlier this month, his compatriots, Ivan Rakitic has urged him to dump Tottenham to the Bavarian club in the summer. The current Hajduk Split sporting director also advised the German giants on his move.

game1 Bayern Munich director Max Eberl has been interviewed to discuss a range of topics.

Last week, Dayot Upamecano signed a new contract until 2030. Eberle now insists his plans for a centre-back are now complete with the Frenchman’s renewal.

Eberl Vuckovic responds to the link

As well as the Tottenham player, Inter Milan’s Yan Aurel Bisek and Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbach are also reportedly on Bayern Munich’s list.

Sport1 specifically named these three players and asked Eberle if Bayern Munich needed to make space to sign one of them.

“We have reached the point where we are no longer under pressure regarding squad planning. We can calmly decide what happens next. Of course, we are still keeping an eye on the market. We will certainly not rule out any option that would benefit Bayern.” He said.

The director said the renewal of Upamecano gives Bayern Munich an edge if they decide to sign another centre-back.

Eberle explained: “I’m someone who finalizes my team’s plan early on. I managed to do the same at Mönchengladbach, at Leipzig and, coincidentally, here at Bayern. Everything was done by mid-July, before preseason training started.

“When Kingsley Coman asked for his release, which we eventually gave, we had to fight for Nicholas Jackson until the last day. It wasn’t ideal, but these things can happen. With the contract extension with Upa, we can now go into the summer transfer window with a clear plan.”

Claudio Echeverri arrived at the Etihad in January 2025, a year after Manchester City agreed a deal with River Plate.

The attacking midfielder has struggled for regular minutes under Pep Guardiola, being limited to 64 minutes in three matches for the Citizens.

Last summer, Manchester City let him join Bayer Leverkusen on a season-long loan deal, with the aim of helping the Argentine settle in Europe.

Two months ago, Sports Witness Covered claims from Spain Guardiola wanted him to join Verona the previous summer. However, the 20-year-old chose the Bundesliga team, and it clearly didn’t work out for him.

Echeverri is making progress in Verona

Echeverri played 270 minutes in 11 matches for Bayer Leverkusen and was unhappy with his situation in Germany. Manchester City cut his loan stay short and then sent him on loan to Verona in January.

The Argentina U23 international has featured in four matches for the La Liga team, including a 2-1 win over Barcelona on Monday. He came off the bench for the last 17 minutes against Hansi Flick’s team.

After yesterday’s win, the Manchester City man spoke to DAZN in Spain Sports stadium Has released his comments.

The Manchester City man has clear goals

The South American is happy to leave the difficult German spell behind and knows what he wants from a loan transfer to Verona.

“I was really looking forward to it [playing in matches like this]. It was a difficult few months in Germany, a very difficult time for me.” He said.

“I’m happy to be here today, trying to get back to the form that led to my transfer to City.”

Verona’s win over Barcelona moved them up to 12th, five points clear of the relegation zone. The Manchester City-owned player says Barcelona suffered defeat to secure a big win over “the best team in the world”.

“We had to suffer some points, but the team played very well, ran a lot and that’s why we won.” Echeverri explained.

Lucas Bergvall played regularly for Tottenham Hotspur until January.

On 20 January, the Sweden international suffered an ankle injury in Spurs’ Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund. Juneai Byfield replaced him in the 62nd minute of the European match.

Three days later, Tottenham confirmed that the midfielder had undergone surgery after suffering a ‘high ankle sprain’ against the Bundesliga team. Spurs did not specify a time frame for his recovery.

Bergvall doubtful for World Cup qualifiers

Last week, Sports Witness Covered claims from Sweden The 20-year-old could miss Norway’s World Cup qualifier against Ukraine in March.

Sweden boss Graham Potter admitted it is difficult for Bergvall and his Tottenham teammate Dejan Kulusevski to recover in time for the crucial clash.

Recent claims have suggested that Bergvall will be out of action for two to three months. football direct Relay it and then give your opinion on the 20-year-old’s rehabilitation.

Positive update on Tottenham player’s recovery

The Tottenham player wore a protective boot after going under the knife. According to the report, he no longer wears it and this is definitely a positive update.

Football Direct say ‘things are going in the right direction’ in the player’s recovery process.

The outlet says the current prognosis suggests he could be back on the field in about six weeks. This will happen only if his rehabilitation goes according to plan and he faces no further setbacks.

Sweden will face Ukraine on March 26. Considering the Tottenham midfielder’s recovery so far, the possibility of him being fit in time for the World Cup qualifiers cannot be ruled out. ‘A race against time awaits the midfielder,’ say Football Direct.

Earlier this month, Spurs parted ways with Thomas Frank after a series of poor results and performances. The north London club has failed to record a league win this calendar year.

Tottenham have already confirmed the appointment of Igor Tudor until the end of the season.

West Ham United’s Edson Alvarez has been on loan at Fenerbahçe since the summer.

The Mexico international has not had a good run with the Istanbul club, mainly due to injuries and fitness issues.

To put this into context, the West Ham-owned player has missed more than 85 days since joining Fenerbahçe. This limited his playing time in all competitions to 1,125 minutes from 17 matches.

west ham player status

The defensive midfielder has made three appearances this calendar year and has not featured for the Turkish club since February 2. Recent claims from Türkiye that the 28-year-old man was most likely stabbed have now reached Mexico.

you can This is relayed to Mexico and then given their opinion on the current situation of the West Ham man. Journalist Mauricio Yamme has shared the latest..

Both the national team and Yellow Canaries specialists are monitoring Álvarez’s ankle injury.

Since he is still contracted to Nuno Espirito Santo’s side, West Ham will have a big role to play in his recovery process. According to Yemey, the Hammers need to make a final decision on whether he will undergo surgery or not.

Injury a matter of concern for the national team

Journalists insist there is hope in the Mexican camp that he will avoid going under the knife. This is because if the former Ajax man undergoes surgery his recovery will take ‘a very long time’.

This is worrying for Mexico as he will certainly miss the March international break and his participation in the next World Cup could be in doubt.

What’s next for Alvarez?

Despite his limited role for the Super Lig side, the Mexican attracted interest from elsewhere in the winter market. Last month, Fenerbahçe Director Devin Ozek Close His exit door was curious after being confirmed by several clubs.

Fenerbahçe has €22m purchase option and Sport Witness Turkish claims covered That it is high for them.

If Álvarez’s loan stay is not made permanent he will return to West Ham.

Nottingham Forest striker Igor Jesus has emerged on Flamengo’s radar, according to Brazilian journalist julio miguel neto.

The report suggests that Flamengo are keeping a close eye on the 24-year-old player. However, there is no formal approach towards forest at this level. The situation in Brazil is being described as an observation rather than a discussion.

Igor Jesus joined Forest in July 2025 and signed a four-year contract running until June 30, 2029. The Premier League side paid around €11.5m (£10m) to secure him.

The report states that he is currently valued at around €20m (approximately £17m) in Brazil. If Nottingham Forest were ever to sell around that level, it would represent a huge profit in less than a year.

Nottingham Forest have taken control of the situation

There is no indication that the forest needs to be sold. No financial pressures have been reported. Additionally, Igor Jesus is part of the team rotation and has scored goals when given minutes. He’s not an unquestioned starter, but he’s proven to be useful depth with the upside prospects.

Meanwhile, Flamengo are targeting a high-profile forward. they found ways to richardson at tottenham hotspur and evanilsson bournemouth. Those activities reflect the level they are aiming for.

Internally, Flamengo is ready to invest up to €30m (approximately £25.5 million) for a guaranteed, undisputed starting striker. And Igor Jesus fits that description. He left Brazil last year as one of the country’s most prolific strikers, scoring 17 goals in 59 appearances in Botafogo colours.

Furthermore, he matches their preferences for players under the age of 26 and provides tactical flexibility in the front line.

Season results can shape the conversation

Nottingham Forest’s final Premier League position could influence the tone of any future negotiations. Survival will naturally strengthen their negotiating stance. However, even in a more complex scenario, the contract until 2029 provides significant benefits to the forest.

For now, this seems like a situation to monitor rather than a developing transfer battle. Flamengo are watching closely. Forest keeps the contractual advantage and is firmly in control of the next move.

He may not have entered the NBA with a lot of hype compared to his fellow rookies, but Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward has been a pleasant surprise.

Coward, the 11th overall pick out of Washington State, has earned a role with his workaholic attitude, providing the Grizzlies with toughness and toughness on both ends. He has started 35 games.

The 22-year-old newcomer said he will only improve as he progresses biggest lesson What he’s learned so far is to “keep it simple.”

“I found it out when we played the OKC (Thunder) at home. The last possession, (Alex) Caruso put me in a box. I was too complicated in what I was trying to do,” Coward said on “The Kevin O’Connor Show.”

“I wish I could get that moment back. I know I’ll get that moment again, maybe it won’t be against Caruso, but I know that moment will come again.”

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— Kevin O’Connor (@KevinOConnor) 17 February 2026

He said that he has learned to let the game come to him instead of making a big deal out of the issue. At a young age, Coward has a mature mentality and battling experienced opponents like Caruso has given him a greater understanding of the NBA.

“Get in your space and do what you’re comfortable doing and don’t really worry about what they’re going to do,” Coward said.

“So for me, don’t do anything crazy, and at the same time, get the matchups I want. I would love to go against anyone other than Caruso on that Thunder team.”

Coward was named among the rising stars at All-Star Weekend, but was unable to play due to a knee injury.

He averaged 13.3 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists.

The Philadelphia 76ers signed their two-way forward Jabari Walker to a two-year contract. While 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey helped the Team USA Stars win the All-Star Game, Walker was on the verge of securing a new deal that will keep him with Philly for at least one more season.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Walker agreed to a two-year deal with the Sixers.

Sources told ESPN, “The Philadelphia 76ers intend to sign Jabari Walker to a new two-year contract. The 76ers and Rich Paul and Anthony Fields of Klutch Sports negotiated the new deal for Walker, who earned a rotation role after maxing out the games allowed on his two-way deal,” Charania reported.

Charania said, shortly after Walker’s new deal was announced, Cam Payne secured a deal for the remainder of the season.

“The 76ers plan to sign Walker to a new two-year deal and veteran guard Cam Payne to a new deal for the remainder of the season in the coming days,” Charania said. “Payne to spend part of 2023-24 season with 76ers.”

VJ Edgecombe’s championship aspirations with the 76ers

76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe won the MVP award in the Rising Stars Game during All-Star weekend. Edgecombe won the award unanimously after scoring 23 points over two games, leading Team Vince past Team Melo in the finals.

Edgecombe also made another announcement trophy he would love to win For the 76ers.

“It feels so good, man. It feels so good, baby. For Philly, baby,” Edgecombe declared. “You know, hopefully that championship at Rising Stars will be the first championship I get this season.”

The Sixers continue their regular season schedule when they host the Hawks on Thursday.

To say that the Philadelphia 76ers have high expectations for VJ Edgecombe as a rookie would be an understatement.

Joining the red, white and blue as a 20-year-old rookie from Baylor, Edgecombe has started all 50 games in 2025-26 with Tyrese Maxey and company tasked with spacing the floor, driving to the basket and playing good defense on the other side of the court.

Discussing his rookie season in the NBA midway through his rookie season on the Club 520 podcast, Edgecombe broke down a particularly difficult stretch of games where he was tasked with guarding some of the best players in the NBA.

“Man, it was a stretch. I even went to guard Luka, Curry was sitting out. I’m not going to lie, I was low-key happy,” Edgecombe said. “Even if you want to compete, I was like, this isn’t too bad. I had to guard Luka, I had to guard Shai, D-Bucs, Brunson, I had to guard all of them, brother. So it was like my welcome to the NBA.”

So, who was the toughest player Edgecombe faced during his “Welcome to the NBA” challenge? That would be Ja Morant, who dropped 40 on the 76ers despite Edgecombe’s best efforts.

“Toughest? I’m not going to lie to you, Ja Morant brother,” Edgecombe said. “I’m not going to lie, he had 40.”

Widely touted as one of the better athletes in the 2025 NBA Draft class, Edgecombe made it clear that he wanted to be a force on both ends of the court, with defense being as important to his individual play as it was to his offensive production. Despite often being the youngest player on the court whenever Nick Nurse checks in on him in a game, Edgecombe’s desire to play both ways has largely been fulfilled, with “The Generator” only getting better as his ability is tested night in and day out.

In the January transfer window, sports witness Donyell Malen’s transfer from Aston Villa to AS Roma was closely watched.

The deal progressed quickly, as Unai Emery’s side agreed to loan the striker with an obligation to buy. Already, the Dutchman is making a big impact in Rome.

He scored two goals in Roma’s 2–2 draw against title-chasing Napoli. This helped him take his goal tally to five in all competitions with goals against Torino and Cagliari.

While Gian Piero Gasperini has risen Compare As for the attacker, Malen himself has spoken about his life away from Aston Villa.

Striker enjoying life after Aston Villa

The 26-year-old spoke to the press after his impressive performance against Napoli.

He explained that things are going very well in the Italian capital and he is feeling positive about life in the Giallorossi.

He said- relayed by romannews: : “Since I came here, I feel good. I know what my qualities are, and sometimes in football you also need a little luck. I’m very happy to be here.”

Malen also shared his thoughts about the game and expressed his disappointment that Roma could not win.

“To be honest, I’m a little disappointed. I think we deserved to win. We played well. Obviously, I’m happy for myself, but I wanted to win.”

Furthermore, the ex-Borussia Dortmund player revealed Gasperini’s role in the transfer to Roma.

“A great role. He talked to me about the position and what he wanted me to do.

“Roma is a great, ambitious club, and I know I can showcase my football here. I’m happy to sign with Roma.”

Perfect for grinding Gasparini

It is no surprise that Malen joined Roma largely because of Gasperini. The Italian has a great reputation for getting the most out of attacking players. In the past, his system has improved underperforming attackers and taken them to a different level.

Malen falls into that category, as he had little game time at Aston Villa. He made his mark in the Europa League but it never seemed enough for Unai Emery.

Now, he is Roma’s undisputed starter, with Artem Dovbyk and Ivan Ferguson failing to impress.

Gasperini has always liked strikers who offer more than just goals. Malen has reliable 1v1 ability and this has already shown at Roma.

Last summer, Celtic let Luis Palma join Lech Poznań on loan with an option to buy. Wilfried Nancy reportedly considered the possibility of bringing him back to Celtic Park in January. The Bhoys let him go in January and appointed Martin O’Neill as coach until the end of the season.

witnessed the game disseminated Polish claims Lech Poznan had no concerns about losing the 26-year-old in the winter market.

At the weekend, the Celtic-owned player came off the bench in the Polish club’s 3-0 win over Piast Gliwice. After the match he spoke to Canal + Sport WP SportowayFactory Has released his comments.

Replacement role for Celtic man in 2026

The Honduras international has scored six goals and provided seven assists in 29 appearances so far for Lech Poznan.

He has not managed to score a single goal or assist this calendar year as Lech Poznań manager Niels Frederiksen mainly used him as a substitute. The Celtic man has spoken about his reserve role in recent weeks.

“It’s the coach’s decision. I focus on the team. If we win, everything goes according to plan. I’m working hard to get back into the starting lineup, but this is football. I’ll keep working hard.” He said.

Clear future ambitions for Palma

The Polish club have agreed a €4m purchase option with O’Neill’s team as part of the loan deal. Two months ago, Sports Witness Polish claims covered Lech Poznan’s unhappiness with the Celtic man’s recent performances could affect his chances of staying ahead this season.

On December 22, we covered another claim from Poland from O’Neill refuse to reduce Option to purchase below €4m.

If it were about Honduras, he would have prolonged his stay with Lech Poznań and made that clear to Canal+ Sport.

When Palma was asked about his future, he explained: “I hope to stay at Lech for a long time, but it’s not just my decision. I’m doing my job day by day, and I’m very happy with it. I’m sticking to that and I hope to stay at this great club, although not everything depends on me.”

Woyo Koulibaly joined Leicester City from Parma in January 2025 and struggled for regular minutes at the King Power Stadium.

The right-back played 107 minutes in four Premier League matches in the second half of last season.

He lost his place as the Foxes slipped in the Championship, and on deadline day last summer, Leicester City let him join Sassuolo on loan with no option or obligation to buy.

The Mali international has featured for the Serie A team, but not regularly, as he has played 479 minutes in 11 matches in all competitions.

Sassuolo’s stance on Leicester City player

Last month, Sports Witness Covered claims from Italy All parties are considering ending his loan as he did not impress many at Sassuolo. This did not happen and a U-turn has been taken by the Italian club. at least that’s it Africa Foot Now reporting.

The 26-year-old is still at the Italian club, and reports suggest they could extend his stay beyond this season.

It has been claimed that Sassuolo manager Fabio Grosso has ‘expressed intense interest’ in Koulibaly as he knows the impact he can have on the backline.

Therefore, Grosso wants to retain the Leicester City player after this season. Africa Foot say they asked the Serie A side to evaluate this option, and the latter could please their manager.

Leicester City wants summer sale

Coulibaly has no future at Leicester City, even though he has a contract with them until 2029. This should certainly please Sassuolo, who have opened talks with the Championship side.

The outlet further added that the Italian club have already made an offer to buy him from Leicester City, without specifying any figures.

His performances for Mali at the AFCON resulted in his agent being contacted by Napoli, VfL Wolfsburg, Real Sociedad and Marseille. As things stand, Sassuolo are ahead and in a good position to hold on.

That’s because Leicester City are looking to finalize the sale of Koulibaly in the next window, according to Africa Foot. If Sassuolo cannot reach an agreement with him and the Foxes he will have to find another club.

Aston Villa signed Douglas Luiz on loan from Juventus and he was the only midfielder to arrive at Villa Park in the winter market.

Before signing the Brazilian on loan, Aston Villa considered a few options, including AC Milan’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

tuttosport Here’s a report on why Aston Villa failed to sign Loftus-Cheek, and what Milan’s plans are for him.

January interest in Loftus-Cheek

Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn and Youri Tielemans have all been on the sidelines since January. This encouraged Unai Emery’s side to consider other options before settling on Luiz.

The UK media were confident of the former Chelsea man moving to Aston Villa in the winter market, but that did not happen. Last month, Sport Witness covered Italy’s claim Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri blocked his San Siro exit in January.

TuttoSport picked up and covered the Premier League team and Lazio’s strong interest in the 30-year-old.

The newspaper says Maurizio Sarri and Emery put ‘intense pressure’ on Lazio and Aston Villa. Loftus-Cheek can play in multiple positions and this attracted both managers.

Aston Villa immediately rejected

However, the move never took shape as the England international ‘immediately rejected’ advances from the Biancocelesti and Villans as his preference is to remain at San Siro. He also rejected an offer of €10m per year from Saudi Arabia.

Loftus-Cheek has played 1,340 minutes in 26 matches for Milan this season and Allegri has used him in a number of roles. His contract expires in 2027. The Rossoneri could reward him for not entertaining the approaches of Aston Villa and Lazio in the winter market.

According to the report, he wants to extend his contract with the Italian club and negotiations are underway for a renewal.

The newspaper says: ‘There is strong momentum and positive sentiment building towards a definitive agreement in the coming weeks.’

Tuttosport are not sure about the length of the contract, but they believe it is until 2030. With this, he will stay in Milan till the age of 34.

Despite pressure from Emery, the potential renewal makes it more complicated for Aston Villa to consider signing Loftus-Cheek in the summer.