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tottenham Alejo has finally parted ways with Veliz, and new details from Brazil suggest the transfer wasn’t straightforward behind the scenes at all.

For months, the expectation was that the deal would make perfect sense for everyone involved.

Bahia, acting as of manchester city City, a satellite club in Brazil within the Futbol Group structure, wanted a young striker with resale value.

Tottenham had a player who never established himself in North London. However, the reality proved to be far more complex.

tottenham wanted to wait

according to globo esporteOne of the biggest obstacles was Tottenham themselves.

The report claimed that Spurs had no intention of selling Veliz during the January window. Instead, their preference was to wait for the European summer market, when demand is usually higher and clubs believe they can extract better value.

This is especially interesting, considering how the situation ultimately unfolded. Tottenham accepted €9m (£7.6m)Despite earlier reports in this saga citing figures of between €10m and €20m depending on the structure of the deal.

Bahia feared that waiting would make the operation more expensive. There were also concerns that more European clubs might join the race and further complicate matters. As a result, City Football Group proceeded with negotiations rather than delaying them.

Citigroup gives priority to Veliz

The report also gives a glimpse of how highly the striker is rated by Bahia and CFG.

Football director Cadú Santoro personally presented the project to Veliz. Meanwhile, a member of the scouting department traveled to Argentina to meet the players and their representatives face-to-face.

Bahia see the 22-year-old as more than a short-term signing. Internally, the club saw him as a strategic fit for the wider City Football Group model and a player who could form part of a medium and long-term project.

Rosario Central resistance changed almost everything

Tottenham were not the only obstacle. Bahia also tried to negotiate an early release from Rosario Central and discussed compensation. The Argentine side refused to budge, determined to keep the striker for their Libertadores campaign.

Veliz himself could make life more difficult. Instead, he took the opposite approach.

The striker wanted the move and he liked the project presented by Bahia – she is happy now. However, he also made it clear that he would not force his way out of the club where he came through the academy and made his name.

That decision ultimately shaped the outcome. Rosario kept him until the end of the loanTottenham got their permanent sale, and Bahia secured the player they had identified as a priority target months earlier.

If we look at this saga, the most surprising detail may be that the transfer took place at all. Tottenham wanted to wait, Rosario wanted to keep him, and Veliz refused to create conflict.

Yet CFG kept trying and eventually got their man.

newcastle united AIK have entered the race for star Zadok Yohana, with the bid now standing at €24m.

express report Newcastle have stepped up their interest in the 18-year-old and are battling Brighton for his signature.

newcastle rival brighton

Sport Witness covered a report This week it was said that Brighton had made their move for the winger. It is said that he made a ‘monster bid’ for the young player.

Now Newcastle have entered the picture. According to Expressen, the Magpies have made a bid of €24m plus bonuses for Yohana.

Talks are now underway between the clubs over a possible transfer. Sources have confirmed to Express that Brighton are also still in the picture. They are competing heavily with Newcastle for the winger.

French side Rennes are also in the picture, as well as an unnamed Premier League club. How the situation evolves from there remains to be seen. But AIK now have ‘two monstrous bids’ on the table and a decision to make.

At the current price offered, Johanna would break the existing Allsvenskan sales record. Lucas Bergvall currently holds that record after a €20m move to Tottenham in 2024.

breakout season

The interest from Brighton and Newcastle comes after Zadok Yohana enjoyed a 2026 season that has been nothing short of spectacular. He has transformed from a promising prospect into the focal point of AIK’s attack.

March was seen as his real big moment, with two goals in a 4–0 win against BK Håkan followed by another important goal against GAIS in the quarter-finals of the Svenska Cupen.

He made his Allsvenskan debut in April with a sensational solo winning goal in a win over Halmstads BK. He is currently on a five-goal involvement in seven league games, which is another demonstration of his impressive talent.

Now Brighton and Newcastle are battling for his signature, set for a record sale in the Swedish top flight.

Sevilla aim to sell Lucien Agoume Manchester United To improve your finances in June.

Last summer, witness the game broadcast news Manchester United wanted a defensive midfielder but made no further progress.

Earlier in the season, the claims were Arsenal are looking to make a move for the 24-year-old this summer. However, there have been no recent claims of their desire to sign him.

He initially joined the La Liga team on loan from Inter Milan in January 2024 and Sevilla exercised a clause to buy him later that year.

Agoume played 2,805 minutes in 36 matches this season. His league statistics per game are as follows:

• Appearances: 34
• Start: 31
• Minutes per game: 79
• Interception: 1.4
• Tackle: 2.1
• Possession won (final third): 0.3
• Recovery: 4.1
• Clearance: 1.2
• Doubles won: 4.4

Sevilla are pushing the player towards Manchester United

let’s go my sevilla fc Say this is his own information about Lucien Aguem and explain why the La Liga side proposed him to the Red Devils.

Former defender Sergio Ramos’ attempt to take over Sevilla was not successful, forcing the current management to take action. The Andalusian club must raise funds to balance its books before June 30.

The Sevilla board have formally introduced Agoume in favor of Michael Carrick and set a price tag of €25m.

He also informed Manchester United that a number of unnamed clubs were interested and that the player’s profile is highly valued in the Premier League.

Navarro is confident that the English club has the financial strength to meet his request.

The official intends to ‘finalize the terms of the sale of the French midfielder before June 30’. Agoume could be an option for the Old Trafford club but there are several factors stopping him.

The first reason is his poor performance this season. Manchester United scouts doubt whether he has the physical ability required for the Premier League and this is the second one.

Our opinion: Manchester United unlikely to bite

The Red Devils have been given the opportunity to take advantage of Sevilla’s difficult situation and sign Lucien Agoume. However, this is unlikely to happen as there are doubts whether he could be a good fit for them.

Furthermore, the English club are prioritizing other midfielder targets over the ex-Inter Milan man.

Sevilla directly offered him to Manchester United, but the latter is unlikely to obtain his signature.

newcastle united RC Strasbourg’s Guella Douay is on his target list for the summer.

Eddie Howe had Kieran Trippier, Emile Croft and Tino Livramiento as his three right-backs this season.

Livramiento has been struggling with a number of injuries since last August while Newcastle United have released the other two.

This makes strengthening the right-back position a priority for the Premier League team this summer.

Two months ago, Sports Witness Covered claims from Germany The Magpies and Manchester United are both leading the battle for Borussia Dortmund’s Julian Ryerson.

Encouragement for Newcastle United

There are many names on the Tyneside club’s list. This also includes Guella Douay, who joined the Ligue 1 team from Stade Rennais in July 2024.

is according to young footballerWho said the 23-year-old has been targeted by the Magpies.

In fact, the Ivory Coast international is a ‘hot target’ for Newcastle United as he ticks many boxes. His age, both defensive and attacking ability and experience of playing in a competitive league make him an attractive option.

Douay has been a regular for RC Strasbourg, playing 65 matches and primarily as a centre-back, his preferred role as well. Despite this, the French club is ready to part ways with the player if a concrete offer is received.

This is because Strasbourg needs to balance their books and the sale of the Ivorian could help them in this regard. Reports say they are requesting at least €30m.

The player is also ‘not opposed’ to a switch to the Premier League, as long as it can be part of an important project. He could achieve this feat at St. James Park.

This would give Newcastle United a boost to strengthen their priority position this summer. However, there is no mention of whether or not there are plans to move on from Eddie Howe’s side.

Contract, price and agent information

Guella Douay has a contract until 2029, and his value is, according to transfer marketIs €18m.

Agency Hexagon is representing the versatile RC Strasbourg player.

Emerged as an option for Schalke wolverhampton wanderersSasa Kalajdzic.

The striker spent this season on loan at LASK and scored seven goals and four assists in 27 matches.

Earlier this month, the Wolves man said that LASK sporting director Dino Buric was critical of his loan transfer. He also opened the door to extend his stay.

He said: : “Dino and I are in constant contact. I came here because of Dino. He was the deciding factor. I don’t know what will happen in the summer. I am satisfied and living in the here and now.”

However, the Austria international bid goodbye to LASK and will return to Molineux where his future remains uncertain.

Schalke suggests an escape route

Wolves were relegated from the Premier League while the German club returned to the Bundesliga.

Edin Dzeko played a key role in Schalke’s promotion and has a contract until June. It is unclear whether the 40-year-old has signed an extension or not, but they are keen to sign Wolves’ Sasa Kalajdzic.

is according to sports24 In Austria, Joe reports the 28-year-old is a ‘hot topic’ for Schalke’s Austrian manager Miron Muslic.

There is no mention in the report as to whether the frontman plans to change clubs again or stay at Wolves, who will play in the Championship next season.

Ernst Baumeister, who managed him at Admira Wacker, recently watched Kalajdzic in action against Red Bull Hamburg. The coach changed his role from defensive midfielder to striker.

Sport24 concluded its report by saying that he has been asked to change his agent after the World Cup. It is quite possible that it was Baumeister who was urging him to take this step.

Our opinion: Wolves should sell this summer

Wolves signed Sasa Kalajdzic from VfB Stuttgart in August 2022, and he suffered an injury on his debut.

He was sidelined for 275 days before suffering another serious setback in April 2024. This kept him off the field for 437 days.

The Austrian’s contract expires in 2027, and transfer market He is worth €4m. Wolves are likely to sell him this summer to avoid losing him unnecessarily next year.

AS Roma’s Matias Sule has been linked with a move Aston Villa And Unai Emery is still trying to exert force.

sports witness It covers how initial contact was made between the attacker’s squad and the Birmingham club. Bournemouth were also interested but the Villans appeared to be more advanced in pursuit.

Sole was believed to be one of the main candidates to leave Roma, who were dealing with financial issues.

Gasperini may sell Sole

messenger The situation in Seoul has ‘completely changed’ in recent months, the report said. At one point, he felt like the center of the project but his struggles in 2026 have raised doubts about his future.

Aston Villa have ‘no intention’ of stopping their hunt and Gian Piero Gasperini would have no objection to Sol’s exit. He is disappointed with how the 23-year-old suffered muscle injuries and did not have enough impact on the flow of the game. Young players in Italy generally have less patience than those in England.

Roma’s current demand is €35m. They are hoping Unai Emery’s side will step up and produce something like that. The manager, in particular, is said to be a huge fan of the Argentine.

Sole himself is waiting to know his fate. He finds himself in uncertainty and everything will depend on how much the lovers offer.

The deal may prove to be a profitable deal

Even though Sole has suffered from physical problems, his quality cannot be questioned. He has contributed at least ten league goals for two clubs in the last three Serie A seasons. He can also help positions, being a natural number ten.

This makes him an asset for Aston Villa, who like players who are a threat on the break. Sole is quick and adept in one-to-one situations, he has a very reliable left foot. He’s unpredictable and very good in tight spots.

Signing him for €35m could prove to be an excellent deal.

It barely feels like it’s from Alejo Veliz tottenham Now, but the situation will remain the same till next month. Now it appears the striker has played his final home match for Rosario Central in emotional fashion.

according to hailVeliz played and scored in his farewell appearance at Gigante de Arroyo ahead of his upcoming move to Bahia.

As we covered earlier this yearThe Brazilian club agreed a €9m (£7.6m) deal with Tottenham, finally ending a chaotic transfer saga involving City Football Group.

The striker’s loan officially expires on June 30, although for a long time it looked as if he might leave much sooner.

Long goodbye after months of drama

Alejo Veliz’s move to Bahia took more twists than most people expected.

At various stages, negotiations took place regarding January’s exit, compensation payments to Rosario Central, etc. Even Alternative Deal Structures Includes buy-back clauses in the future for Tottenham. At one time it seemed as if the transfer story changed every two days.

In the end, Rosario Central stood firm and managed to retain the striker until the end of the loan period.

Veliz wanted to stay in Argentina, finish the season on a good note and play in front of Central supporters before starting the next chapter of his career in Brazil.

That emotional connection was on display during his final appearance in Rosario. Fans already knew the striker would be leaving, but the goal and the tears that followed gave the night a different feel.

Mixed numbers but still an important figure

Alejo Veliz did not make a large number of appearances during his return to Argentina. He finished the season with six goals in 23 matches for Rosario Central.

Nevertheless, he remained a key player for the team throughout the campaign. Rosario reached the semi-finals of the Argentine Championship, and Veliz played a major role alongside Argentine legend Ángel Di María despite continued noise about his future.

This also helps explain why Rosario tried so hard to keep him until June instead of agreeing to an exit earlier.

what happens next

For Tottenham, the situation has already been resolved financially. Spurs agreed a permanent sale months ago avoid pulling uncertainty Deeper in summer.

Meanwhile, Bahia finally got the striker they had been chasing for so long. Operating as Manchester City’s satellite club in Brazil within the City Football Group structure, they see Veliz as part of a long-term project rather than a quick gamble.

Now, after several months of terms, negotiations and delays, the focus is finally back on football. Alejo Veliz gets a bye in Rosario – and Bahia’s wait is almost over.

Aston Villa Villa are considering bringing Marcus Rashford back to Park in the summer.

The England international spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa from Manchester United.

Unai Emery’s team wanted to retain him, but he turned him down to join Barcelona on loan in July 2025.

Barça’s sporting director deco said Aston Villa wanted to extend his stay in February and the 28-year-old attempted to reach Camp Nou instead.

Despite last summer’s failure, the Premier League team has not forgotten Rashford. On 29 April, Game Witness Covered claims from Spain That Emery is making progress in developing his team.

The price favors Aston Villa

Real Madrid are in the process of appointing Jose Mourinho as their new manager and the latest UK claims the Portuguese wants to reunite with Marcus Rashford at Madrid.

Wednesday edition of sports world The Manchester United player has wasted no time in dismissing the possibility of joining Real Madrid.

Sources close to the attacker told the newspaper that he is ‘100% focused’ on staying at Camp Nou.

Rashford is not considering other options including a return to Old Trafford.

Hansi Flick has a €30m buyout clause and the Red Devils are refusing to lower it or approve another loan offer.

Without giving any further details, Mundo further said that he has offers from other clubs including Aston Villa.

game The Catalan club were said to have reached an agreement on personal terms with Rashford on personal terms on Wednesday and need to agree a deal with Michael Carrick’s side to purchase him.

At the moment, Barça do not want to pay the €30m and are exploring other options, including a new loan deal.

Manchester United are not budging and are optimistic that other clubs, including Aston Villa, are willing to meet their €30m demand. The figure quoted is unlikely to be an issue for Unai Emery’s side.

Our opinion: Barca’s gamble could benefit Aston Villa

It seems Barcelona are committed to keeping Marcus Rashford, but only by meeting the only condition set by Manchester United.

The Camp Nou side are taking a gamble with their approach and it is unlikely to pay off.

Refusing to pay the €30 million they could have missed out on the attack would have allowed Aston Villa to move on.

coventry city Angers is one of the clubs pursuing SCO’s Jacques Acomi for the summer.

Coventry City won promotion to the Premier League by winning the Championship and Frank Lampard is working on improving his squad for next season.

The Sky Blues are focusing on improving the left-back position despite having three players in the current squad.

Jay DeSilva has been Lampard’s first-choice left-back, with Jake Bidwell and Miguel Angel providing cover for Bru.

The Spaniard has been on the sidelines since January and the 33-year-old Bidwell has been left as the sole backup to DeSilva. This coupled with promotion and Ekomei’s performances may have prompted Coventry City to look at him.

Coventry City will provide competition

Back in January, Sport Witness broadcast news Trabzonspor had the left-back as backup to Sheffield United’s Harrison Burrows. However, the Turkish club is not in his picture in the summer.

foot market Now State are making progress in their attempt to sign RC Strasbourg Jacques Ekomi.

The Bluco-owned club are facing ‘threat’ from England, with Coventry City ‘very interested’ and Nottingham Forest keen to sign the 22-year-old.

Hamburg SV has already watched the Gabon international and still maintains interest in him. Schalke joined him from Germany in search of his signature. Villarreal are also in the picture and this option, especially game-wise, appeals to them.

Given the interest from several clubs, Angers SCO leaders are ‘already preparing to finalize’ a major sale in the upcoming window.

The Ligue 1 side have given up on retaining Ekomi as it seems an almost impossible task for them. Their plan is to sell him for around €7-10m, in order to make a profit and believe this is easily achievable.

Coventry City are set to give other clubs stiff competition in the transfer race and only time will tell if they can convince them.

Contracts, stats and prices

Jacques Acomi played 33 matches this season and will have a year left on his contract in the summer.

transfer market He is valued at €7 million, and this is the highest valuation of his career so far. Last June, it stood at €800k and reached €1.5m in October before rising to €7m in March.

Jonathan Rowe has been active for Bologna in 2026 and is now attracting interest Aston Villa.

The Englishman scored a spectacular overhead kick against Napoli at the weekend. The game was tied 2-2 in stoppage time but the winger’s strike gave the Rossoblu a big win.

Now, he has three Serie A goals in 2026. In the Europa League, he found the net four times and provided two assists, scoring a well-executed curler against Aston Villa.

This has increased English interest in the former Norwich City star. sports witness Covered how Premier League scouts have kept a close eye on him in recent weeks.

His performances at Villa Park also did not go unnoticed.

Rowe is increasingly being discussed

gazzetta dello sport Here’s a detailed report on the winger today, with the background to his heroics in Naples. It is worth noting how he has come to be called ‘Roveldinho’ in Bologna, an indication of the growing excitement around him.

Clubs are now knocking on the door for him. The newspaper cited English sources to talk about Chelsea’s interest, as the English media are talking about a €38m offer from the Blues.

The matter does not end here because now Aston Villa are also interested in it. These are seen as ‘real threats’ for the Rossoblu, who find themselves in eighth place in Serie A. It is likely that they will not play in Europe next season, which could lead to a summer sale of Rowe.

If English clubs make an offer for him, Bologna won’t stand much of a chance. They may try to convince him to stay for another season but it may not work in the absence of European football.

Our view: Bologna looks to capitalize

At the start of the season, Jonathan Rowe was struggling to settle into life in Italy, and also suffered fitness problems.

Bologna paid around €20m to sign him last year. The low price was mainly due to a fight with Adrien Rabiot in Marseille. Now, the reports around him are playing a big role in increasing his valuation by a huge amount taking advantage of the recent form.

Bologna have already sold Dan Ndoye, Joshua Zirkzee and Riccardo Calafiori to England. Sunderland-bound Jhon Lucumi is still being pushed for a move to Italy, and Bologna clearly fancy a Premier League sale.

This approach should provide some encouragement for Aston Villa. The Rossoblu have a buy-sell model and Unai Emery’s team could take advantage of this and bring Rowe back to England.

但自從在 2024 年賽季之前抵達亞特蘭大以來，塞爾已經扭轉了這種說法。他看起來神清氣爽，相對健康，在很多方面都像他巔峰時期的那隻主力手臂。

這並不意味著他會以勇敢者的身份進入庫珀斯敦。塞爾在芝加哥白襪隊度過了七個賽季並首發了 148 場比賽，隨後又在波士頓紅襪隊效力了 7 個賽季並首發了 115 場比賽。他在芝加哥連續五次入選全明星，並在波士頓贏得了世界大賽冠軍。

儘管如此，他在亞特蘭大所做的一切越來越為他贏得了參與名人堂對話的權利。

克里斯·塞爾在亞特蘭大

儘管進入了37歲的賽季，塞爾不僅保持了他的明星表現，他可能還找到了另一個水平。

在波士頓的起起伏伏的任期結束後，紅襪隊決定繼續前進並削減薪水。在一份有點令人驚訝的休賽期交易中，他們將塞爾送到亞特蘭大換來沃恩·格里索姆。格里森後來轉投天使隊。另一方面，出售的金額超出了勇士隊的預期。

2024年，他以18場勝利、2.38自責分率和225次三振領先全國聯盟，奪得投手三冠王。他贏得了他的第一個賽揚獎，為這個令人難以置信的賽季畫上了圓滿的句號。 2025年，他也曾經歷過類似的情況，但在接球棒接住胡安·索托(Juan Soto)的滾地球時，他的左肋骨骨折。

本賽季，他從上次中斷的地方重新開始。截至5月7日比賽結束，塞爾在MLB勝場數（6場）中排名第一，WHIP排名第六（0.90），三振率排名第八（29.9%），重擊率排名第八（32.3%），自責分率排名第八（2.14）。

更令人印象深刻的是，自 2024 年賽季開始以來，他的總體指標實際上僅落後於塔里克·斯庫巴爾 (Tarik Skubal) 和保羅·斯基內斯 (Paul Skenes)。不太破舊。

nottingham forest I want to sign Rayo Vallecano’s Nobel Mendy in the summer.

The La Liga side signed him from Real Betis on loan with a conditional purchase obligation last summer.

Two days ago, Sports Witness Covered claims from Spain That Rayo Vallecano will pay €2.4m to buy him.

That’s because Nottingham Forest, Benfica and Atalanta are all very keen and ready to submit high offers.

Before today, we broadcast news Despite monitoring the centre-back, Benfica are not yet ready to take action. The Eagles are waiting to hear about the futures of Nicolas Otamendi and Antonio Silva before making a move.

Nottingham Forest interests supported

Saturday edition of game Benfica have a different view and support the interest of Nottingham Forest.

The Portuguese club is really keen for Nobel Mendy to make his stay at Rayo Vallecano permanent. The latter are confident of making a quick profit from his sale in the next window and are requesting €12m.

There is also interest from Vítor Pereira’s side, and Benfica need to outbid them to secure his signature.

Nottingham Forest have already taken action by submitting an offer for Senegal.

Their bid includes €10 million fixed plus €5 million in bonuses, which is higher than the Spanish club’s €12 million demand.

The Primeira Liga side know they need to offer more than €10m and €5m in performance-related bonuses to convince Rayo Vallecano.

Nicolas Otamendi and Antonio Silva are among Benfica’s current centre-backs. The Argentine has a contract until June while Silva can change clubs after this season.

Benfica could sign two centre-backs but can only make a final decision after resolving the issues of Otamendi and Silva. Therefore, they risk losing the 21-year-old to an English club.

Mendy’s contract, price and agent information

Nobel Mendy has played 1,633 minutes in 23 matches this season.

His contract with his parent club Real Betis runs until 2028. transfer market The defender is valued at €6m.

Agency BS Group International is managing Nottingham One Target.

Aliu Njie has shown flashes of talent this season, leading to Torino youngster being promoted wolves And Stoke City.

The 20-year-old has one goal and one assist in the campaign, having played 11 times in Serie A. He impressed off the bench against Inter Milan at the weekend, helping Il Toro pull off an incredible comeback from 2–0 down and get a point from the tie.

The talent has mainly been on the bench, used only when attacking is needed.

Attention is now increasing on the forward, with Wolves and Stoke City tracking his progress.

interest has only increased

La Stampa – relayed by CuoreTororeport that Torino manager Roberto D’Aversa’s use of a 3-5-2 has stunted Aliu Njie’s development somewhat.

He is a wide forward by nature and does not fit into a traditional 3-5-2 setup. Despite this, he managed to impress the Italians, also performing well against Cremonese.

This progress has attracted the attention of Wolves and Stoke City, who are monitoring his development. There’s a good chance they’ll approach it with an attitude in the summer.

At the moment, it seems unlikely that Sweden will have any future under D’Aversa. This is why Torino will consider his exit, as Ng’s current contract expires in 2029.

torino is a selling club

Il Toro is historically known as a selling club in Serie A. In fact, the club’s fans have often publicly protested against this image but it has had no impact on the way owner Urbano Cairo sees things.

This is why NG can go ahead if a suitable offer comes. The 20-year-old player is not a regular and needs game time.

Since Ng is a product of Torino’s youth academy, his sale would give them a capital gain.

Manu Kone has been exceptional for Roma this season but the chances of him moving are increasing newcastle united.

The 24-year-old has not played in Serie A since mid-March due to a hamstring injury. His absence has been felt in Roma.

They are currently out of the Champions League spots and clearly miss the midfield presence that sets the pace for Gian Piero Gasperini’s team.

The Frenchman has played 34 times in all competitions. He impresses with his ability to beat press in midfield and carry the ball forward.

A few months ago, sports witness Manchester United’s interest in Kone was covered. There was a growing feeling that the France international would leave Roma, having faced an approach from Inter Milan last summer.

Now, it is Newcastle United who are in the race to sign him.

FFP concerns could drive sales

messenger Today’s report states that Kone is a possible candidate to leave Roma due to his ongoing FFP concerns. The Giallorossi must make capital gains of €80m by June 30.

The 24-year-old is currently valued at €45m and his exit will give Roma a capital gain of €35m.

Inter are keen but Newcastle United could also meet a €45m valuation in the summer. If an offer for that amount comes in, Roma will be forced to sit down and evaluate it. The player will also consider a transfer, regardless of whether the Magpies advance to the World Cup before or after.

Roma would ideally like to wait to see how he performs in the tournament later this year. This could increase his value, however, FFP reasons mean he will have no option if the club comes knocking on June 30.

Our take: There’s a deal to be had

It seems as if Roma, on a weekly basis, are making it clear that they need money. A few weeks ago, the future of Ivan Ndika was also talked about in the same tone and that he too could leave in the summer.

Because of this, Newcastle United should keep an eye on Kone and take every chance they can to sign him. Inter generally prefer an initial loan but the Magpies are likely to have greater financial strength in the race.

They could lose a midfielder in the summer and the money earned from him could be used to bring in Kone. He is at the right age, his profile is dynamic and he can still get better.

of manchester united The need to sign a midfielder is well known, with the Red Devils reportedly pushing for the signing of Sandro Tonali.

sports witness Newcastle United have regularly covered the Italian media’s interest in the player. He has often put forward Juventus as a destination, even though the Old Lady never had the financial strength to push for a deal.

Tonali’s agent Giuseppe Risso made it clear That he would be interested in living in England. This ruled out any possibility of the Italy international returning to Serie A in the near future.

Arsenal and Manchester City were previously linked with Tonali, it is Manchester United who are moving forward with a move.

The magpie is being forced out

alljuve Report on Newcastle United’s desperate need to make money in the summer. They had qualified for Europe last year but still had work to do on their accounts.

Things will be less comfortable this summer and a major sale will likely be required. Tonali is one of the contenders to leave, with Eddie Howe’s side demanding €100m to let him leave at the end of the campaign.

Manchester United have ‘already made their move’ for the 25-year-old, who is seen as first choice to improve their midfield. Tonali is considered the perfect replacement for Casemiro but the Red Devils would have to pay around €100m.

Competition from Manchester City could be a threat, with Atalanta’s Ederson seen as an option.

Our Opinion: It won’t be an easy chase for Tonali

While Manchester United are in line for Champions League qualification, Tonali will be difficult to chase. English clubs are becoming increasingly alert to his situation, which will only help Newcastle United increase their asking price.

Tonali’s squad are pushing the idea of ​​a summer transfer. There is every possibility that Michael Carrick’s team could be used for this, especially with Manchester City and Arsenal having a strong Italian presence in their squads.

In addition, Manchester United needs several midfielders next season. That’s why spending everything on one player may not be a good idea.

Eight days into his tenure with the New Jersey Devils, the real work has begun for new general manager Sunny Mehta.

Mehta has a long list of items to address this offseason, and when you think about it, he doesn’t have two months to prepare between now and the 2026 NHL Draft.

There are a lot of important questions that need to be answered if New Jersey is going to reach the tipping point Mehta believes they will. More information on the above questions is given in the link below.

Elsewhere, Detroit is having a fire sale? Buffalo charges, and Pittsburgh is backed into a corner.

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Manchester City Feyenoord’s Givaro Reed is on their transfer agenda for the summer.

Last November, Sports Witness The Dutch press covered the claims. Manchester City, Arsenal and Bayern Munich are looking to the right.

His development in the Eredivisie team has led to some top clubs considering signing him in the next window.

The 19-year-old joined the Dutch club from FC Volendam in June 2023 and is a regular from October 2024.

He has made 50 appearances so far, scoring four goals and providing 11 assists in 16 matches this season.

His league statistics this season are as follows:

• Appearances: 12
• Start: 10
• Total minutes: 784
• Minutes per game: 65
• Interceptions per game: 0.8
• Tackles per game: 1.4
• Possession won (final third): 0.2
• Balls recovered per game: 2.9
• Clearance per game: 1.8
• Duels won per game: 3.1

Manchester City and Bayern Munich keen

The fullback suffered a hamstring injury in November, which saw him spend 54 days on the sidelines. He suffered another setback in January and has not yet returned to the field.

His injury situation has not disappointed Manchester City and Bayern Munich. is according to football internationalWhich covers both their interests in a detailed report about Feyenoord.

VI focuses on the developments that can take place at Feyenoord, who are fighting to qualify for the Champions League. They are second in the table, one point and two ahead of third and fourth placed NEC Nijmegen and FC Twente.

Only the top two clubs qualify.

Givairo Reid is the first to be mentioned when discussing transfers. Feyenoord technical director Dennis te Klose is counting on a record-breaking deal, especially with Manchester City entering the race.

Bayern Munich are also showing keen interest and are willing to pay €30m for the Netherlands U21 international.

Interest from a Premier League side is likely to increase the price, allowing Feyenoord to collect a club-record fee. The current record is €32m from the sale of Matt Wiffer to Brighton & Hove Albion in July 2024.

Although Manchester City are pressing to sign Reid, the Bundesliga winners are still in top spot.

Contract, price and agent information

Givairo Reed is under contract until 2029, and transfer market He is worth €25 million.

Dutch agency Muy Manero is representing him and their client list includes Newcastle United’s Sven Botman and several other players.

Matthias Nunes and Rico Lewis are currently the two right-backs at the Etihad this season. The Dutchman could be an option for Manchester City, who will have to take into account his recent injuries.

wolverhampton wanderers BK Hacken are pictured signing Silas Andersson in the summer.

Last month, Sports Witness Covered claims from Sweden Wolves have included the 21-year-old in their shortlist.

On 3 April, the midfielder responded to claims of interest from Wolves, Rangers and FC Köln.

“I’m really happy playing here. This is where I found success and that’s still continuing. When I came here we made a plan, which was that I would play a lot of games and develop myself.” He said That time.

Danish media said the plan is for him to agree with BK Hacken to change clubs after this season.

He has been a regular player for the Allsvenskan team and his league statistics this year are as follows:

• Appearances: 3
• Start: 3
• Total minutes: 270
• Interceptions per game: 0.3
• Tackles per game: 2.3
• Possession won (final third): 0.3
• Balls recovered per game: 5.3
• Clearance per game: 1.7
• Duels won per game: 10.7

Wolves’ interest supported

sportbladet BK Hacken has a report on France and Germany’s interest in Abdoulaye Doumbia.

RC Strasbourg, OGC Nice, Stade Rennais and unnamed German clubs have scouted the 18-year-old. The Ligue 1 trio are already in talks with him while the Bundesliga side could make an offer.

Finally, the paper focuses on Doumbia’s teammates, Silas Andersen and Adrian Swanback. The Swedish club are expected to make some sales in the summer and the latter two are candidates.

Anderson and Swanback are attracting interest from several clubs but only Wolves have been named. The Premier League side have sent a scout to the Swedish club to follow him in action, while Trabzonspor are in the mix.

To recap, Wolves are showing interest in Anderson, who plans to leave the club after this season. BK Hacken is also hoping to raise funds through its exit in the next window.

Contract, price and agent information

Last month, Silas Anderson signed a new contract until December 2029 and according to his value transfer marketIs €2m.

Pro 11 Management, an agency owned by agents Niklas Jensen and Michael Johansen, is managing the player.

newcastle united Goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos has been on loan at Sevilla since last summer.

The Premier League team signed him from Nottingham Forest in July 2024. Eddie Howe only used him once last season, which caused understandable disappointment.

Last week, Greece International expressed his anger On to Newcastle United for not making their point. At least as he saw it.

Vlachodimos’ decision to join the Andalusian club proved beneficial as it allowed him to enjoy regular minutes. To give context, the stopper has played 28 matches so far.

His La Liga statistics this season are as follows:

• Appearances: 27
• Start: 27
• Total minutes: 2,430
• Clean sheets: 4
• Target Allowed: 44
• Penalty saved: 1/10
• Total Savings: 77
• Savings per game: 2.9

The player’s performances for Newcastle United have convinced the Spanish club to extend his stay. The latter has no option or obligation to make his stay permanent and needs to reach a new agreement with the Magpies.

Update on the Newcastle United man’s future

Sevilla’s sporting director on 16 March Antonio Cordon stressed Stomper wants to extend his stay with them.

Last week, Sports Witness Covered claims from Spain The Premier League side want €10m for the Greece international. However, the La Liga side are unable to meet his request.

Tuesday’s edition of seville newspaperA local newspaper of the Spanish club, Odysseas gives the latest information on the future of Vlachodimos.

Last month, the Magpies man declined to comment On your future plans after your loan tenure.

The latest reports mainly focus on how the signing of Corden has failed to materialize for this season. At the weekend, Sevilla recorded a 2–1 league win at home to Atletico Madrid.

Vlachodimos was the only player to start for Diego Simeone’s side. He wants to stay but it remains a complicated operation for Sevilla, as the Magpies have already started receiving offers.

Diario de Sevilla made no mention of the clubs that had submitted offers or gave details of the offers. Either way, it will be difficult for Sevilla to retain him.

Our opinion: Magpies must sell

Odysseas Vlachodimos is unlikely to have a future at Newcastle United, where he is under contract until 2028.

If that were to happen, Eddie Howe’s team would have to sell and avoid sending him out on loan again in the summer.

Both the player and the Premier League side are likely to accept one of the offers on the table.

Nottingham Forest may face a complex situation around Quibano, with the defender now attracting interest from top European clubs and showing little desire to return to the City Ground.

We covered this week how the 23-year-old is thriving on loan at Vasco da Gama. He has contributed five direct goals in his last four matches and has quickly become a key figure under manager Renato Gaucho.

This growth is even more impressive considering his path. Quibano joined Nottingham Forest, never made a senior appearance, returned to Botafogo on loan, returned to England, and still did not play. He was then loaned again to Vasco in January, where his form has leveled off.

Now, that momentum is capturing the attention of all of Europe.

German interest emerges as situation escalates

According to the report of globo esporte In Brazil, scouts from German clubs have recently traveled to Brazil to monitor players. And Quibano was standing outside.

The left-back is said to have impressed more than any other defender under the age of 23 during those scouting trips. This has led to concrete inquiries from two major clubs.

Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen have both contacted Nottingham Forest and Vasco to understand the terms of a potential deal.

This is not an advanced conversation yet, but it signals a clear change. Quibano is no longer just a success loan story. He is now back on the European radar at a high level.

Player stance and Vasco position

There is another important detail shaping the situation. Reports indicate that Quibano does not view the return to Nottingham Forest positively, mainly due to the adaptation difficulties he faced during his short stint in England.

Additionally, he is open to another European move. That distinction matters. This suggests that their next move may still be overseas, but not necessarily back into the wild.

Meanwhile, Vasco is trying to establish himself in this scenario.

The Brazilian club has a purchase option of €10m (£8.6m), and are internally They are assessing whether they should invest or not. The fee is considered high by his standards, but his performance and rapid adaptation are seen as strong arguments in favor of a permanent deal.

A contract scheme also exists. If Vasco invokes this clause, they intend to tie down Quibano by December 2030.

His happiness at the club is another factor. report from brazil Described as a settled individual who has got on well with teammates and staff and is enjoying his return to Rio de Janeiro.

What does this mean for nottingham forest

For Nottingham Forest, this is becoming a multi-layered decision.

They have still not used the player at senior level. Yet his value is increasing through performances elsewhere and through the interest of clubs now competing in European competitions.

The €10 million (£8.6 million) option agreed with Vasco could soon look like a favorable deal for the Brazilian side, especially if the competition increases.

At the same time, the interest from Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen introduces a new dynamism. Forrest may have the opportunity to reevaluate its value in the market rather than simply adhere to a pre-agreed structure.

Our View: Marinakis to take advantage

Cuiabano’s situation is gaining momentum. Vasco wants to keep him, but he will face financial difficulties. The player is happy and playing regularly, which supports that path.

However, renewed European interest – and their own openness to another move abroad – could quickly change the landscape. And Evangelos Marinakis knows this, so it will be difficult for Forest to produce a negative result.

The situation now is about deciding whether to cash in, renegotiate, or perhaps bring back a great player they have yet to properly evaluate.

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🚨Nottingham Forest are still pursuing a Napoli player
➡️Change #NFFC interest has not been affected
🔼The Premier League is the key to a successful transferhttps://t.co/f51ZV1MFiv #SSCinapoli

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 27 March 2026

Inter Milan’s Davide Fratesi has had a tough 2025/26 campaign. Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United may have rekindled hopes of landing the midfielder.

At the end of the winter transfer window, the Italian was close to a move to the Midlands.

it was covered extensively sports witnessNottingham Forest failed as Inter could not land Curtis Jones as a replacement.

After all this, nothing has really changed for the midfielder. He has started only once since the end of January, only coming off the bench in the last three matches in Serie A.

With his chances of being called up to the Italian national team looking difficult, Nottingham Forest may have another chance at the player. Newcastle United could also be back in the fray for him.

Inter stance can help English clubs

interest David Fratesi reports he is looking for a club where he can play more often. Nottingham Forest were seen as that opportunity and interest remained in a summer stay.

Newcastle United are also back in the race, having tried to sign him in 2025. They approached him late – as covered sports witnessBut the Nerazzurri rejected the offer.

Now, both clubs could battle it out for the former Sassuolo player, who would also be willing to stay in England.

AS Roma are keen to bring him back but Inter’s stance could be crucial in this situation. They are not interested in swap deals or initial loans for Fratesi, which are likely to benefit Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest.

Only Roma’s Mile Swiller would tempt him in a swap but he is too important for the Giallorossi right now.

Agent connection could help Forest and Magpies

At the moment, Davide Fratessi is represented by Giuseppe Risso and also represents Sandro Tonali and Lorenzo Lucca.

This could make it easier for Nottingham Forest or Newcastle United to land the player. It has been established that Riso has a good working relationship with both clubs.

Additionally, Fratesse provides unique value to its teams. He is not a technical midfielder who dictates the pace of the game. The 26-year-old is adept at finding opportunities in the box and loves to score – as evidenced by his impressive record for Italy.

He could be a very reliable option in attack for the two English clubs, with the player also desperate to leave Inter.

🇬🇳 Amara Keita | Nottingham Forest swoop for African wonderkid after Chelsea decision ➡️ Source explains the situationhttps://t.co/pqpDB9l51o #nffc #cfc

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 18 March 2026

Everything Michael Jordan touches turns to gold, even beyond his playing years. Their NASCAR team is off to a historic start, which is just one example of this.

This dynamic was evident at a recent auction, where his historic first cover on Sports Illustrated sold for a record $229,360, according to Black Enterprise’s Cedric ‘Big CED’ Thornton.

This cover is from 1983 when Jordan was at the University of North Carolina. This includes him and his Carolina teammate Sam Perkins. Ultimately, the record sale came through a Goldin auction.

The sale surpassed the previous record set by another Sports Illustrated cover featuring Jordan in 1984, which sold for $126,000 in 2023.

$229,360: Record sale of Michael Jordan’s first Sports Illustrated cover, grade 9.6 @PSAcardThrough @goldinco.

The result is the highest ever for any rated magazine and the highest for any magazine or comic held by PSA.

PSA began grading the category last July. pic.twitter.com/6CPFK7TqpU

– Ben Burrows (@BenMBurrows) 8 March 2026

Furthermore, the auction described the cover as a launch pad for everything else.

“Before Jordan’s 1984-85 Star rookie cards. Before his 1986-87 Flyer RCs. Before his “Star Is Born” debut SI cover in a Bulls uniform. Yes, before any of those iconic MJ masterpieces, when His Airness still wore Converse at UNC, there was this Sports Illustrated issue, with this “No. 1″ cover, which featured Jordan Marked the beginning of the billion-dollar business of collectibles.”

In 1983, North Carolina began the season as the No. 1-ranked team in the country. Last year, they won the NCAA Championship 63–62 over Georgetown, culminating in Jordan’s winning basket in the final seconds of the game.

Subsequently, Jordan became College Player of the Year twice in 1983 and 1984. Although he never won another national championship, Jordan left his mark on Chapel Hill.

In 1984, he declared for the NBA draft and won a gold medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. That year, the Bulls drafted him as the third pick in one of the most consequential drafts in NBA history.

Michael Jordan parted ways with Sports Illustrated in 1994

In 1994, Jordan was playing minor league baseball. At the time, many criticized his decision to step away from basketball at the peak of his career and try a sport he had not played since adolescence.

One of them was Sports Illustrated.

The breaking point was their March 1994 cover story titled “Bag It, Michael”, written by Steve Wolf. Essentially, Wolf said that Jordan and the Birmingham Barons were disrespecting the game.

From that moment on, Jordan never spoke to Sports Illustrated.

Recently, both Liverpool and Arsenal have been linked with Dario Osorio as the winger continues to attract attention across Europe.

Now, fresh reporting from Chile has revealed the scale of the behind-the-scenes planning at FC Midtjylland, where the player is seen as a central part in an ambitious transfer strategy.

according to thirdThe Danish club is openly working towards making Osorio part of the most expensive transfer in the history of Danish football. Club president Klaus Steinlein has already said that he expects record sales from the Superliga in the next European summer window.

“I expect the biggest sale in the history of Danish football. They are three completely unique players,” Steinlein said, referring to Osorio, Franculino Diju and Aral Simsir.

The benchmark is currently based on the sale of Ernests Nouma to Lyon in 2023 for around €24m (£21m). Midtjylland aims to exceed that figure, with Osorio considered one of the players capable of reaching such a valuation.

Contract Strategy and Development Plan

A significant part of that strategy has already been implemented. Midtjylland recently extended Osorio’s contract until July 2030, strengthening their negotiating position ahead of any potential bid.

With more than four years left on the deal, the Danish side can dictate the terms of any future transfer. The club’s overarching model revolves around quickly identifying young talent, developing players in the Superliga, and eventually selling them to larger European leagues.

Osorio fits that blueprint perfectly. Since arriving from Universidad de Chile, the winger has established himself as a regular player in Denmark and in European competitions.

Over two seasons he has registered 93 appearances, 21 goals and 15 assists, strong numbers for a wide attacker playing in a team that regularly competes domestically and in Europe.

The Midtjylland staff also believes that the Chile international still has significant room for growth.

“Surely he will change clubs at some point,” said head coach Mike Tullberg. “He can do everything on the pitch. Maybe he needs to be a little more dangerous in attack and score more goals, but he has already shown that he can defend too. That will make him interesting for many high-level clubs.”

Premier League attention is increasing

Osorio’s profile has already attracted the attention of Premier League recruitment departments.

Recently spotted by Liverpool Scouts Midtjylland’s Europa League clash with Genk, where several players from the Danish side were under observation. Manchester United and Leeds United also came to watch. Previously, he joined West Ham and Everton another scouting mission To follow the player.

Meanwhile, Arsenal have also been linked with the winger in recent months. The club’s South American chief scout Jonathan Vidale When previously discussing Osorio’s development his profile was compared to that of Angel Di Maria.

The Argentinian talent scout also suggested the Chilean made the right decision by taking a move through Denmark before attempting a move to one of Europe’s biggest leagues.

Midtjylland are therefore openly aiming to break the Danish transfer record. Premier League clubs are already keeping a close eye on his progress. That means Osorio’s next move may become a question of timing rather than possibility.

in November, sports witness Regularly covered Sunderland’s interest in AC Milan striker Santiago Jimenez.

The Black Cats made contact for the player who had a disappointing first half of the season. It was believed that Regis Le Bris’s team had the advantage in the race, even though they were competing with Fenerbahce and Brentford.

Sunderland’s hopes of signing Jiménez were soon dealt a blow, as the player suffered a serious ankle injury. He was ruled out for three months and has not made any appearances since.

Now, the forward is set to return to action and Sunderland may still have a chance to get him.

Premier League clubs still keen

tuttosport Assess the player’s future. It has been clarified that Jimenez will undergo an important medical examination next week to determine when he can return to action.

There are encouraging signs that could happen in a matter of days. Once the medical results are known, Milan will follow a certain arrangement to get him back as soon as possible.

Although this would come as a boost, the Mexico international is still expected to leave in the summer. He did not reassure Max Allegri of a role in his starting line-up, forcing Milan to sign Nicklas Fulkrug in January.

Premier League clubs – possibly like Sunderland, are still interested.

Sunderland need €25m

The report also reveals Milan’s asking price, which is €25m. This is the minimum amount required, with the Italian giants having spent €35m to land him in January 2025.

Earning €25 million will ensure Milan don’t suffer too much.

In his first six months at San Siro, Jiménez scored five times and had two assists in Serie A. Things haven’t gone to plan under Allegri, but the Italian has always preferred tall centre-forwards anyway.

This shows that the 24-year-old could still be an important option for Sunderland if they choose to make a move for him.

In the winter transfer window, sports witness Tati Castellanos’ move from Lazio to West Ham was closely followed.

The striker’s sale came after the Italian side faced major financial troubles. They were under a transfer ban in the summer and had to sell players to cover expenses in January.

West Ham expected the sale of the Argentine to make room for some new signings. Lazio signed Daniele Maldini and also signed Petar Ratkov from RB Salzberg.

Manager Maurizio Sarri initially Express Confusion over the deal and sentiment in Rome have not changed.

West Ham regret sale

corriere dello sport Look at Lazio’s attacking struggles today as they were held to a 0-0 draw at the weekend.

Sarri hoped that the transfer window would provide much-needed changes to the team. There was also a belief that if the right signing was made, they would not regret the sale of Castellanos to West Ham.

This did not happen, as the Italian was very disappointed after the draw against Cagliari.

He said: “We don’t go forward and do anything. Maldini will always be an unusual striker. It has some characteristics. He does not have great attacks in space or in the six-yard box, and he plays very far from goal.

Sari was also asked about Ratkov and she appeared angry.

“It feels like I’m stupid because I don’t play Ratkov in Maldini’s place. He’s behind like all those 22-year-old kids who come from another country, speak another language, play a different style. of football And have reached a new reality.”

Castellanos settling in London

In contrast, Castellanos looks to fit in quite well at West Ham.

He already has two goals in all competitions, having made every Premier League start since joining. Nuno Espirito Santo’s transition-based system suits him well, as the Argentine can link-up and do more than just score goals.

Under Sarri, he had four goals and eight assists and made more appearances than Maldini and Ratkov. He is more suited to the number nine position than Maldini, who plays deeper.

So it would be no surprise if the Italian faces further disappointment and we hear more of his ramblings amid the chaotic situation at Lazio.

Bournemouth’s Managing Director of Professional Football Tiago Pinto has revealed how Andoni Ierola has reacted to the huge sale at the club.

Rivista Andesi has today held an interview with the Bournemouth director. He has discussed all elements of life at Bournemouth, including working with Irola.

The Spanish coach has been nothing short of a revelation since arriving at the club, establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s most respected tactical managers.

His time at the club so far has seen him guide the club to its highest ever Premier League points tally in 2023/24, which they surpassed in 2024/25 with 56 points.

Special attention has also been paid to player development, with many stars improving rapidly under his guidance. However, this has led to major departures in the last few transfer windows.

Bournemouth develops stars

Last summer their entire defense as Ilya Zbarny, Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez left for PSG, Real Madrid and Liverpool. Dango Ouattara also joined Brentford in a £36 million deal.

The story continued in the January transfer window as star man Antoine Semenyo joined Manchester City in a club-record £62.5m deal. Marcos Senesi is also likely to depart this summer.

Big departures like this are clearly a problem for Bournemouth. Indeed, one can see the impact such an exit had on Crystal Palace and their crumbling relationship with Oliver Glassner.

Pinto praised Irola

However, Irola has yet to complain publicly about the situation on the south coast. And Pinto insists it’s the same behind the scenes.

“I have worked with many coaches and have learned something from all of them,” he said.

“Today I can say that Andoni is different, he is special. He is a modern coach, someone who understands all the dynamics of football.

“A coach has tremendous communication power: he is the club’s main spokesperson; he is the person the fans listen to and respect. But behind that, there are many things that are not seen.

“Take the example of Bournemouth. We sold players not because we were happy to sell them, but because there are rules to follow. Any other coach other than Andoni could say, “They sold all my players.” He doesn’t.

“Not just because he’s a great coach and a good person. But because he has all the information and he understands the context.”

Tottenham Hotspur’s Lucas Bergvall has been out of action since suffering an ankle injury in January.

The Sweden international had surgery last month and there are concerns over his participation in the World Cup qualifier against Ukraine in March.

Last week, Sweden manager Graham Potter said Midfielder and Tottenham’s Dejan Kulusevski is doubtful for next month’s matches.

three days ago, game witness Covered claims from Sweden That Bergvall may return sooner than expected. However, there are doubts over his inclusion with the national team for the important match next month.

Tottenham players are attracting interest

football direct Now let’s take a look at Spurs’ stance amid growing interest in the 20-year-old.

Recent claims in the British press have mentioned Chelsea, Aston Villa and Liverpool as suitors for him for the summer. The Anfield club may have made an approach to explore the possibility of obtaining his signature.

Unai Emery’s side have reportedly looked at the Tottenham man in the winter market.

This has now reached the Swedish press, and Fotball Direct have claimed after broadcasting it that his injury situation has not stopped him from attracting interest.

However, it will not be easy for any team to pry him away from the North London club after this season.

Spurs take a tough stance on Bergvall

Outlet claims SEC 700m [€65.6m] He was quoted last summer and interested parties are now willing to offer a fee in that area to sign him. As things stand, none of them have submitted a bid in favor of Igor Tudor.

Tottenham has a chance to make big money by selling the young midfielder. However, the report adds that the Europa League winners have ‘made it clear to everyone’ that the player is ‘not for sale’.

In February 2024, Tottenham agreed a deal with Djurgårdens IF for the young midfielder to join the club later that year.

Bergvall has already played 71 matches for the Premier League team, scoring two goals and eight assists. In April 2025. The North London club rewarded him with a new contract until 2031. This allows them to maintain a firm stance that they are not for sale.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been up and down this season, currently in a good playoff position in the Western Conference after the All-Star break. This comes amid reporting on some behind-the-scenes drama in Los Angeles, with a recent ESPN article highlighting some deep family rivalry between Governor Jenny Buss and her siblings.

Buss most recently orchestrated the sale of the Lakers to businessman and Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter last year, and now, Jerry Buss’s daughter is talking about why she thinks her father would be involved in the decision to sell.

“What was important to him was that the Lakers remain at the top of the NBA, and to remain at the top of the NBA, you have to have resources,” Buss said, per ESPN’s Baxter Holmes via CNBS. “You need to bring everyone together. And he would like that [that for] The Lakers, because the Lakers are his legacy.”

The Lakers truly became synonymous with Dr. Jerry Buss during his tenure as team owner, establishing themselves as the most successful franchise in the NBA landscape by a wide margin.

Unfortunately, Los Angeles has not been on top in the NBA for quite some time now, with no playoff win to its credit since the 2023 season, but now with Luka Doncic taking the field they are hoping to change that as soon as possible.

“The partnership will provide us with stability as we move forward to build a team around Doncic,” Buss said. “We couldn’t be more proud that he’s a Laker. He’s a young All-Star that fans love to watch.”

Although Jenny Buss’s siblings may not see things the way she does, it seems that Dr. Buss’s daughter is comfortable with the decision to sell the team.

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.