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Norwich City attempted to bring Bodo/Glimt star Casper Hogg to the Championship in the winter market. Philippe Clement’s side will regret missing out and a deal in the summer could be beyond the Canaries’ reach.

The club added Mohamed Toure to Clement’s squad in January and he arrived from Randers FC.

Josh Sargent left for Toronto FC in February. This year he only made any league appearances as he trained with Norwich City U21.

His situation forced the Championship side to look for a new striker in the last window and they signed Touré. Before his arrival, Clement’s side moved towards Hogg.

Hogg scored 27 goals and provided nine assists in 49 appearances in all competitions in 2025. This includes 17 goals and five assists in 28 league games and an average of 0.96 goals per game, and this drops to 0.83 without penalties.

The 25-year-old has impressed in the Champions League in 2026, scoring five goals and providing two assists in five matches.

This included a goal in Bodo/Glimt’s 3–1 win over Manchester City, a goal in the 2–1 win over Atlético Madrid, a goal and two assists in the 3–1 win over Inter Milan. He failed to make an immediate impact in the return leg against the Serie A team, but the Norwegian club knocked them out of the competition.

In the last 16, he scored again in a 3–0 win over Sporting. His goals will help Bodø/Glimt book a place in the Champions League quarter-finals, unless there is a new shock in the return leg. The Dane achieved this because his club blocked him from joining Norwich City.

Norwich City rejection is reaping the rewards

In January, Sports Witness broadcast news Bodo/Glimt rejected the Canaries’ offer for a frontman. Therefore, he should be pleased that the transfer to Norwich City never happened.

Friday edition of spare magazine Cover comments from Norway manager Stel Solbakken praising Hogg. He is surprised by the rapid progress made by Dane.

“I was in Denmark when he played for Randers and Aalborg. If you had told me he would dominate the Champions League a few years later, I would have said you could forget about it.” He said.

“If you compare Casper Hogg in October with the version we see now in mid-March, they are two completely different players.

“Bodo/Glimt need some players who can do a little something extra. Casper Hogg has become a completely different player. You feel that when the ball drops into the box now, Casper Hogg is there.”

Denmark manager Brian Reimer recently told Norway’s TV2, relayed by boldThe Hogs have impressed them.

“There are many talented players. I can’t include them all, but him.” [Høgh] Very nice figure made. “I have to keep that in mind in my deliberations.” He said.

signing will become more expensive

In August, the player signed a new contract until December 2029. After one month, its value, as per transfer marketincreased to €10m [the highest it’s been] and fell to €8m in December.

His new valuation following his Champions League flop has not yet been determined. This is likely to increase further if Reimer includes him for the March international break.

In short, if Norwich City are keen to sign him in the summer, the deal will be more expensive. They are likely to face competition from several other clubs.

Brentford striker Igor Thiago has continued to enjoy a stellar season in England, and is now attracting interest from Chelsea.

He has been leading effectively for Keith Andrew’s team. As a result, he is increasingly attracting the attention of the Premier League.

The Brazilian forward has established himself as one of Brentford’s main attacking threats this season. He has already scored 17 goals in the Premier League and more than 20 in all competitions. Therefore, he has become a key figure in the club’s attacking structure.

His impact goes far beyond actual statistics, which Chelsea may have noticed.

according to footystats According to the data, Igor Thiago averages more than three shots per match in the Premier League and more than one shot on target per game.

He also records almost four touches in the opposition penalty area per match. This underlines how regularly he deploys himself in dangerous areas.

The striker’s form has surprised many observers in Brazil, who claim He’s got his World Cup “number nine”. Before he moved to England, he was not widely followed by large sections of the Brazilian public. However, his performances at Brentford have quickly changed that perception.

Interest towards Premier League is increasing

His rise elsewhere in England did not go unnoticed. Reports in Brazil are already linked Aston Villa, Tottenham and Newcastle With striker. These clubs are keeping an eye on his development in the Premier League.

But now, their shares have risen. Igor Thiago is contributing to Brazil’s international conversation. He was named in Carlo Ancelotti’s preliminary list for the upcoming friendlies against France and Croatia.

Those matches are expected to form part of the final evaluation window before the World Cup squad picture becomes clear. For players outside Brazil’s established attacking group, the next call-up could prove decisive.

Chelsea are now monitoring the situation

With all this, Chelsea are now the latest club to be linked with the Brentford striker. according to espn brazilThe Blues have already made preliminary inquiries about Igor Thiago.

The London club are assessing their centre-forward options ahead of next season. Nicholas Jackson has recently been linked with a move to Bayern Munich. Meanwhile, Liam Delap has struggled to adapt since arriving at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea also do not currently see Joao Pedro as a natural number 9. Instead, the young player is seen more as a second striker or player to support the forwards rather than a player who leads the line.

Because of this, the club is studying the market for a more traditional centre-forward profile. Igor Thiago fits that description.

Brentford likely to be overvalued

If interest grows further, Brentford would be expected to demand a significant fee. According to the latest Brazilian report, the club will consider selling for just over £60m (€70m).

That valuation, which may be on the low side, reflects the striker’s importance to Brentford and his reputation grew rapidly Since arriving in the Premier League.

For Chelsea, the situation remains in the exploratory stage. However, Igor Thiago’s continued form means his name is likely to appear more frequently in transfer discussions in the coming months.

Bayer Leverkusen are set to welcome Arsenal’s Kai Havertz back to the club in the future.

He spent 10 years at the Bundesliga team, joining their academy on a free transfer from Alemannia Aachen in 2010.

The Arsenal star forced his way into Bayer Leverkusen’s first team in 2016. He played 150 matches, mainly as an attacking midfielder, scoring 46 goals and providing 31 assists.

In his final season at Bayer Leverkusen, he scored 18 goals and nine assists. This convinced Chelsea to spend around €100m to secure his services in 2020.

Havertz spent three years at Stamford Bridge, managing 32 goals and 16 assists in 139 matches, and serving as a number 9 in 71 of those matches. His goal helped Chelsea win the Champions League during the 2020/21 season by defeating Manchester City in the final.

In 2023, the player joined Arsenal and had a slow start to his Emirates career. In September 2023, he was confident Showcasing his qualities for the Gunners. He said: “But I’ve often had a period and you often only see negative things. This isn’t the first club I’ve been at to start again.

“Of course, you want to be successful as quickly as possible, but I know there are phases. I try to take it easy.”

Mikel Arteta used him as an attacking midfielder and then as a striker.

The 26-year-old has 32 goals and 19 assists in 98 matches. His last goal came in Wednesday’s Champions League draw against his former club. An 89th-minute penalty saved the Gunners from defeat on their trip to Germany.

Bayer Leverkusen opens door for Arsenal player

Before the European kick-off, Havertz officially said goodbye to his former club. Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Caro, board member Werner Wenning and managing director Simon Rolfs praised Havertz.

The German club is not in favor of bringing former players back to the club. However, image Report they are prepared to make an exception for the Arsenal star.

After the Champions League match, Rolfes spoke about the possibility of bringing the Arsenal player back to the club. His €20m per year wages are a problem for them signing him in the near future.

However, this may not be the case in the coming years, as the relationship between the two is ‘special’ and supporters praised them earlier this week.

“With Kai, there’s always a risk that I’ll cheat. He knows that too. Whenever we talk, I already start digging,” Rolfes explained.

Havertz’s contract, price and agent information

The attacker has a contract until 2028, and transfer market He is worth €50 million.

When he joined Arsenal it was at €55m and rose to €75m [highest with the Gunners] In October 2024. Since then, there has been a decline, perhaps due to his injury problems.

Havertz suffered a hamstring injury in February 2025 that ruled him out for more than three months. In August he suffered a knee injury, which forced him to spend 134 days off the field.

Injuries caused him to miss 257 days and 51 matches for Arsenal from the start of 2025.

German agency Ruf represents him and he has good relations with several Bundesliga sides including Bayer Leverkusen.

AZ Alkmaar’s Bendeguz Kovacs has joined the transfer agenda of several European clubs, including Aston Villa.

This is as of Thursday’s edition gazzetta dello sportWho has a brief update on Aston Villa.

The Italian newspaper have covered their interest in 18-year-old Unai Emery in a report focusing on Atalanta’s plans to reshape their squad.

La Dea suffered a humiliating 6-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League. The return leg will take place at the Allianz Arena on 18 March.

The Serie A team is almost out of Europe and has to focus on domestic competitions. They are in the Coppa Italia semi-finals and will face Lazio in the second leg next month. The first leg ended in a goalless draw.

Meanwhile, Atalanta are already focusing on Rafael Palladino’s squad for next season. Kovacs is on his target list for the summer.

Aston Villa in the mix for youngsters

Palladino’s team are not alone as the Hungary U19 international is being followed by other clubs.

These include Aston Villa Borussia Dortmund and Sporting, and they have joined Atalanta in the search for a striker.

He is a fan of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who represented several clubs during his playing career, including Barcelona, ​​Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and AC Milan. In fact, ‘Ibrahimovic is his idol’.

Ibrahimovic scored 496 goals and 205 assists in 827 matches in his senior club career between 1999 and 2023. He won league titles with Ajax, Inter Milan, Barcelona, ​​AC Milan, PSG and the Europa League and the EFL Cup with Manchester United.

Kovacs seems to have the potential to explode and will dream of having a similar illustrious career as the Swede.

The Eredivisie side signed him on a free transfer in July 2025 and initially included him in their U19 squad. Kovacs forced his way into the AZ Alkmaar U21 squad in January, but has yet to make his senior debut.

AZ Alkmaar’s initial plan was to promote him to the first team, but they could sell him in the summer for €5m. If Aston Villa sign him, it will likely be for their reserve team initially.

COVAX statistics, contracts and agent information

The young striker’s contract is till 2028 transfer market No mention of its value yet.

He has scored 10 goals in 21 matches for Ajax U19 and 15 goals in 18 matches for AZ Alkmaar U19. Kovacs has continued his good form with the U21s and has scored five goals in seven matches so far.

It seems that Kovacs’ prospects are high and that may be one reason why Spanish agency LeaderBrock Sports is representing him. His client list includes Barcelona’s Pedri and Ferran Torres and Atletico Madrid’s Rodrigo Mendoza.

The New England Patriots have made a surprise move in NFL free agency. New England is signing free-agent safety Kevin Byard to a one-year, $9 million contract, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports. Byrd was the 2025 NFL interception leader with seven takeaways. Six players tied for second with five interceptions.

The 2025 All-Pro safety spent the last two seasons with the Chicago Bears; However, he spent six years with the Tennessee Titans, playing under Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Byard had the best campaign by an NFL safety during the 2025-26 season, even though he is 32 years old.

New England left a hole in their secondary with Jaylin Hawkins entering free agency. Rather than re-sign Hawkins, the Patriots will pair Byrd with Craig Woodson for the upcoming season. Barring any injuries or other moves, New England’s secondary is set. Woodson and Byrd will start at safety, while Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis and Marcus Jones will man the cornerback positions.

Byard leads the NFL with 36 interceptions since being drafted in 2016. The 32-year-old safety is a big-time impact player who should help lead the defense with his experience. Byrd’s reliability is top-notch, having never missed a game due to injuries in his 10-year NFL career.

The former Bear joins linebacker Dre’Mont Jones as New England’s key additions on the defensive side of the football. The Patriots have also agreed to terms with wide receiver Romeo Doubs, left guard Elijah Vera-Tucker, fullback Reggie Gilliam and linebacker KJ Britt.

New England looks to add new players to its football team as the pursuit of Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown continues after signing Dobbs. The Patriots will have a tough schedule next season; However, the team is much improving and the addition of Byrd to the secondary makes the defense even more dangerous.

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The Baltimore Ravens have made two surprising moves in the last 12 hours. The Las Vegas Raiders announced that the Ravens have backed out of their trade for EDGE Max Crosby on Tuesday night. Baltimore signed free-agent EDGE Trey Hendrickson to a four-year, $112 million contract, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.

This is a surprising development, considering the Ravens had two first-round picks and Hendrickson on the same contract as Crosby. Adding Hendrickson and two first-round picks in place of Crosby is undoubtedly an improvement; However, according to an NFL insider, the league’s perception is not good for the organization.

As NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe reports, many NFL decision makers believe the Ravens got “cold feet” when trading for Crosby, and that could have an impact on the way other teams work with the organization. Baltimore reportedly backed out of trading Crosby due to a failed physical on Tuesday.

However, it has been made clear by multiple people at all levels of the NFL that Baltimore had medical information and understood where Crosby’s knee was at in terms of his recovery timeline, as reported by Diana Russini of The Athletic. Needless to say, NFL team personnel are unhappy after Hendrickson signed with the organization.

The Ravens have made no announcement about backing out of trading for Crosby. For now, Baltimore has to undergo a physical on Hendrickson, who is coming off core muscle surgery. The Raiders are welcoming Crosby back to the organization, leaving the door open for another trade.

It remains to be seen how NFL team personnel and agents will proceed with negotiations with the Ravens. If true, it could affect the way Baltimore does business with other teams.

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PSV Eindhoven’s Ricardo Pepi is keen to join Premier League side Fulham in the summer.

is according to eindhovens dagbladWho covers the latest on Fulham’s ongoing attempts to sign a striker.

Marco Silva’s team has been chasing the 23-year-old player for a long time. They tried to sign him last summer and even in the winter market, but PSV rejected his approach.

In January, PSV general manager Marcel Brands said The London club offered €25m for the American.

Last month, PSV technical director ernie stewart said Fulham returned with an improved bid at the end of the winter market. However, the Dutch club rejected this due to lack of sufficient time to find a suitable replacement.

Fulham did not release Pepi

The English club have no plans to end their pursuit of Pepi and will make a fresh attempt to sign him in the summer.

On 13 February, Game Witness broadcast news Fulham have made it clear they are ready to make a big move.

ED will now look into that and cover the latest. According to the newspaper it’s peppy ‘I’m keen to join Fulham and it’s likely to happen’That means this time the transfer will happen.

The Premier League team has been close to concluding a deal with PSV for several weeks. However, both the clubs are still not able to know the final amount for the transfer of the player.

Pepi hasn’t completed his medical with Fulham, and until then, ED warns ‘The threat is linked to PSV’. In other words, if the American suffers a serious setback, the Dutch club could risk losing a fee close to €40m, which could prevent him from changing clubs.

Our opinion: Fulham’s action makes immediate sense

Marco Silva now has Raul Jimenez, Rodrigo Muniz and 18-year-old Jonah Cusi-Assare as three strikers.

Kusi-Asare and Muniz have played 103 and 666 minutes respectively this season. The Brazilian has struggled with injuries, which have limited his minutes and affected his form.

Jimenez, who will turn 35 in May, has been leading Fulham’s attack but his contract expires in June.

Therefore, it makes sense for Fulham to continue working on the Pepi operation before the transfer window opens again.

The PSV player is represented by SXI Agents, and is by far their most valuable client.

Chelsea are being linked with a possible move for Inter Milan striker Lautaro MartinezAlthough Argentine newspaper Nation Summarize the claim within a comprehensive report regarding the player’s current injury status.

The Premier League club appears in the article while the outlet discusses the forward’s recovery and the uncertainty surrounding his availability for Argentina’s upcoming Finalsima clash with Spain.

According to the report, Chelsea could prepare an offer worth €100m (£85m) for Martínez for the 2026/27 season. However, the newspaper does not describe this claim as active negotiations.

There is no indication that Inter has received an offer, nor have negotiations begun between the parties. Instead, the mention appears as background speculation while the focus of the article remains on the striker’s physical condition.

Injury references surrounding the Inter striker

Martínez has been sidelined since February 18, when he suffered a calf injury during Inter’s 3–1 defeat to Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League playoff.

Medical tests confirmed a strain in the soleus muscle of his left foot. Initially, the recovery timeline was expected to be approximately 18 days.

However, the situation now appears less straightforward. Although Martínez was included on the bench for Inter’s recent derby defeat to AC Milan, he never warmed up and entered the pitch.

According to La Nación, Inter are now anticipating his return as early as April.

That timeline could also impress Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni. They hope the striker will be available for the Finalsima against Spain on March 27.

Key figures for club and country

Despite injury setbacks, Martínez remains an important player for both Inter and Argentina.

He currently leads the Serie A scoring charts with 14 goals. Also, he is the only player in the division to reach double figures this season.

For Argentina, he is the second-highest goalscorer of the Scaloni era with 36 goals in 75 matches. Only Lionel Messi is ahead of him.

Inter are reportedly taking a cautious approach towards the captain’s recovery. Italian media suggest the club may also avoid risking him in the match against Fiorentina on 22 March.

The priority is to get him fully fit for the latter stages of the season, including the April 4 match against Roma.

Meanwhile, reference to Chelsea is limited to a brief mention in the Argentine media rather than any concrete transfer developments at this stage.

The NFL free agency negotiation window opens Monday at 12 p.m. ET. As always, there was an immediate burst of activity. The Carolina Panthers wasted no time in writing a big check, the largest ever.

Weeks earlier, Panthers general manager Dan Morgan had acknowledged that the team would consider signing former Pro Bowl pass-rusher Bradley Chubb, who was recently released by the Dolphins. The Panthers didn’t end up signing Chubb (though they still could), Carolina simply added one of his former teammates who may ultimately be even better than Chubb.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Panthers are signing edge rusher Jalen Phillips to a four-year, $120 million contract. The 6-foot-5, 266-pound Phillips was traded from Miami to Philadelphia in exchange for a third-round pick, but he now leaves the Eagles after just eight games with the team.

Phillips, 26, arrived with the Dolphins as the 18th overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He’s still trying to top the 8.5 sacks he recorded as a rookie, but he’s also recovered from two season-ending injuries, including a torn Achilles, in 2023.

Last season, Phillips recorded 53 tackles (7 TFL), five sacks, two fumble recoveries and four pass deflections in 17 starts. Now he’ll look to build on those numbers in Carolina, where he’ll join a front seven that includes Pro Bowl defensive tackle Derrick Brown to help eat up blockers in the middle of the defense.

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Aston Villa are set to bring Juventus’ Jonathan David to the Premier League in the summer.

is according to calciomercato.itWhich covers Aston Villa’s interest and the stance of both the striker and Juventus on a summer exit.

The Canada international joined Juve on a free transfer in July 2025 and has managed to score seven goals and provide five assists in 38 appearances in all competitions this season.

This included four goals and three assists between January 6 and February 1, and David has not managed to score or contribute an assist since then.

The 26-year-old took advantage of Dusan Vlahovic’s injury absence in January. However, the outlet says he has not managed to prolong this, highlighting his recent decline in form. With the Serbian’s return approaching, David will have to settle for a place on the bench.

Aston Villa keen on Jonathan David

calciomercato.it state that David’s future appears to lie away in Serie A. His caption states that he has ‘packed his bags’ to leave the Old Lady after this season.

The frontman’s recent struggles have not disappointed his supporters in England, and Aston Villa have only been named in the report.

Late last year, there were suggestions of a swap deal between David and Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali. witness the game news broadcast from ItalyIs ruling out this possibility for the winter market. It is now unclear whether the magpies are watching him or not.

As for Unai Emery’s side, calciomercato.it say they are ‘particularly keen’ to bring the Canadian to Villa Park next season.

Willen has good relations with Juventus

In 2024, Aston Villa sold Douglas Luiz to Juventus, and signed Samuel Illing-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea from the Turin club. The latter two are now on loan at Pisa and Benfica respectively.

Luiz, on the other hand, returned to Emery’s side on loan in the winter market. These operations have allowed the Birmingham club to maintain an excellent relationship with Juventus.

This could help Aston Villa sign David, who is valued by his club at around €15-18m. Unless there is a new twist, he will leave Juve and it will be interesting to see where the frontman will play next season.

Our opinion: Fair deal on the cards for Aston Villa

Aston Villa signed Tammy Abraham on a permanent transfer in the winter market. Emery has two recognized strikers in him and Ollie Watkins.

Watkins turns 30 in December and is under contract until 2028. If he were to leave after this season, it would make sense for Aston Villa to sign David.

Even if Watkins stays, the English club should take advantage of David’s reasonable price and sign him.

A new rumor suggests that the Minnesota Vikings may be close to signing competition JJ McCarthy for the 2026 NFL season.

After former first-round pick McCarthy disappointed in his second season in Minnesota, reports quickly emerged after the season ended that the organization intended to bring in a veteran QB to serve as potential competition for the 23-year-old in training camp this summer. Well, that player may be signed soon.

In a new report from SNY’s Connor Hughes, an NFL insider claims the New York Jets are interested in soon-to-be-released two-time Pro Bowler Kyler Murray. Still, despite being a top target for a QB-needy team, Hughes revealed, “However, the strong belief from multiple sources is that he will sign with the Vikings.”

Kyler Murray stats (2025): 2-3 record, 962 passing yards, 6 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 88.6 rating

The Arizona Cardinals informed Murray this week that they would waive him when the new league year officially begins next week.

When the Cardinals used the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft on Murray, there were hopes he could be the franchise quarterback they have been lacking for decades. After his first three seasons, it looked as if he would earn Pro Bowl honors in 2020 and 2021. But in the four seasons that followed, Murray regressed. Partly due to injuries. However, when he was on the field, he was still ineffective.

Still, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has developed a reputation as a QB guru, and it makes sense that Murray would want to go to Minnesota in hopes of returning to his Pro Bowl form. If the 28-year-old gets back to being the player he was in 2020 and 2021, the Vikings will be a serious Super Bowl contender next season.

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Tottenham Hotspur’s Luka Vuckovic could be heading to La Liga as Barcelona are keeping an eye on him for the summer.

is according to sky germanyWho report that Barcelona have the Tottenham player on their target list for next season.

Manager of the La Liga winners Hansi Flick is looking for a centre-back after this season. Sky says ‘one thing is clear’… that Barca will bring a new defender to Camp Nou.

The Catalan club have a number of names on their list, including Vuckovic, who signed for Tottenham from Hajduk Split last summer.

Thomas Frank, who was in charge of the north London club at the time, left the 19-year-old out of his main plans this season. Therefore, Spurs let him join Hamburg SV on a season-long loan deal.

Barcelona approached for Tottenham man

The Croatia international has played 2,100 minutes in 23 matches in all competitions for the Bundesliga team. His performances for Hamburg did not go unnoticed.

Earlier this season, Sport Witness Covered claims from Germany As a substitute for the Barcelona defender after this season.

Sky have now looked at him and report that the Spanish giants have had ‘first talks’ with the player’s agent who is owned by Tottenham.

Hamburg dream of keeping the Spurs defender

Vuckovic has repeatedly expressed his desire to extend his stay with the German club beyond this season. His brother, Mario, is also in Hamburg and serving a doping ban until November.

Luca’s dream is to play with his brother and he can achieve it with Hamburg next season. Marilyn Polzin, his manager, recently talked about his wish To retain the youth. hamburg Sports Director Klaus Costa The possibility of retaining them has also been discussed.

Sky again released his comments and talked about Hamburg’s dream of having Vuckovic join the club next season.

However, the report adds that the German club’s ‘options are limited’. The main reason for this is the increasing interest from clubs whose financial situation is better than that of Hamburg. This will make it difficult for them to fulfill their dream.

Our opinion on Vuckovic’s future

Tottenham parted ways with Frank and appointed Igor Tudor at the end of the season.

They will have to appoint a new permanent manager, which will have a huge impact on Vuckovic’s future next season.

If the Croatian player decides to leave Spurs, he will not be short of options, either on loan or on a permanent transfer.

As things stand, the player will return to the Premier League team following his loan spell in Hamburg.

last month, sports witness Repeated claims about Fulham making a move for Moise Kean in the winter transfer window were covered.

The London club had expressed interest in January. Barcelona, ​​Paris FC and AC Milan were also interested.

With no concrete offers made, the striker turned things around for himself in 2026. It has also helped Fiorentina regain some form to avoid relegation.

The former Everton player’s situation is being talked about again. It seems Fulham are in the running to bring him back to the Premier League.

A deal could be possible for Fulham

tutomercatoweb Italy International report that Milan have made an ongoing search for him over the past few weeks.

Rossoneri manager Max Allegri has been important in Keane’s career during his time at Juve. They would be interested in a reunification but a deal seems too difficult for the Serie A giants.

At the moment, the player is completely focused on Fiorentina and is not thinking about his future. But a deal may be more viable for Fulham, who are still interested.

This is because Keane has a release clause of €62m in his La Viola contract. This will be in place between July 1 and 15, which will fall during the World Cup period. The ex-Juventus player is likely to be in action at that time and there could be increased attention on him.

That price is quite high for Milan and for Italian sides in general. If suitors come forward, Fiorentina are likely to point to a release clause, and it would only suit Fulham.

Keane could be a good replacement for Marco Silva

While Keane’s first shot at the Premier League did not go to plan, he has since developed as a player.

Physically, he has matured considerably and has become a real hunter in the final third. Sometimes he is criticized for missing chances but he keeps scoring the right runs to get those chances.

Keane struggled at the start of the season but now has three goals in four Serie A games. Last season, he found the net 19 times in the league, which led to his recall to the Azzurri.

He is a player who now knows his best role and Fulham could benefit from that. The release clause is arguably still higher than it should be, but at 26, Keane has a lot to offer.

In January, sports witness Galatasaray cover Bournemouth’s interest in Baris Alpar Yilmaz. Now, the Turkish interest may finally get a big step up to the Premier League and Chelsea could be his next destination.

Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa were also keen on a number one striker but Gala’s pressing has always proved effective.

So far this season, the 25-year-old has scored six goals and ten assists, continuing his consistent form in the Turkish top-flight. He has contributed three goals in the Champions League.

Details regarding a potential summer transfer to Chelsea are now emerging.

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Turkish Outlet News YellowRed Report that Juventus have a special interest in the striker. He caught their attention in the two playoff stages of the Champions League, when Giorgio Chiellini indicated his interest in the player.

In total, Yilmaz has four contenders from the top five European leagues. Chelsea are in the running, with the Blues aiming to land him in the summer transfer window.

Blus has sought advice from Turkey manager Vincenzo Montella about the forward and he remains a target.

Currently, Gala is valued at €45m to €50m, with a German club also interested.

Yilmaz may be worth the money

The versatile attacker has been at the Gala for five seasons now. In all competitions, he made 192 appearances, scoring 34 times and assisting 33 times. His fame has risen over the past two seasons and he has scored 31 league goals.

Increasingly, he has also become a key player for Türkiye, playing 31 times for the national team.

Gala is usually a difficult club with which to negotiate but Yilmaz’s current contract expires in 2028. This could help Chelsea land a player in the summer. After almost two years of talk about the Premier League, Yilmaz may finally get a big transfer.

back in september, sports witness Bournemouth’s deal for Alex Jimenez was closely covered.

The transfer took place on an initial loan and the Cherries signed the Spaniard permanently a few weeks ago. It came after a series of impressive displays from Jimenez, whose switch to England has clearly benefited him.

He has played 25 times in all competitions for Bournemouth, demonstrating his suitability for Andoni Ierola’s system.

Jimenez has now spoken about his time with the south coast club, making it clear that the low-pressure environment helps him a lot.

Jimenez enjoying Bournemouth

spoke to a 20 year old Gianluca Di Marzio In a detailed interview. He was asked about his time at AC Milan, his decision to depart and how things are now at the Cherries.

Jimenez said the Premier League really suits his strengths.

“Playing in the Premier League is a dream for me. I’m happy with my current situation.”.

“It’s true, the Premier League is more physical than Serie A and La Liga, but I feel very comfortable here. My main quality is speed, and this is the perfect environment to express it.”

The former Milan man said the low-pressure environment at Bournemouth is very different to that at the Rossoneri and Real Madrid. Cherries’ supporters are also continuously supporting the players.

“I grew up at the two biggest clubs in the world. Here at Bournemouth, life is more relaxed, there is less pressure. The fans have always been with us through thick and thin.”

Jimenez did not want Milan to leave

The young player revealed that he did not want to leave Milan, but that the club handled his situation poorly.

“I had a great time in Milan: I didn’t want to leave. But when the season started, I realized that I would not be able to be a major player. There were many situations that I did not appreciate.

Adding further details to the situation, Jimenez made it clear that he does not feel Milan trusted him enough.

“I wasn’t given the responsibility I thought I deserved. They should have trusted me more. I’ll give you an example. At the beginning of the season, I asked for the number 2 shirt. I wanted it for the tradition of great full-backs.

“They said no, they said I wasn’t ready, that I was too immature. They were wrong. From there, it’s true, I lost concentration and was late a few times.”

It comes just after it was speculated in Italy that the versatile defender had discipline issues. However, he has now responded by essentially laying the blame at the feet of Milan.

Only time will tell if similar issues arise again. But so far, things are going pretty smoothly. In a way, it is Jimenez’s salvation after his chaotic exit from San Siro.

The Rossoneri’s regrets later turned out to be Bournemouth’s advantage, with the player’s versatility proving vital this season.

Following Danhausen’s mixed reception following his WWE debut at Elimination Chamber, some new updates have emerged.

One of the interesting storylines from Saturday’s event was what was in the mysterious box that was delivered to WWE Raw two weeks ago. There was a note on the crate stating that it would not be opened until the Elimination Chamber. This led to a large amount of speculation about who or what was involved.

While many fans were hoping this would be the return of Chris Jericho, as we got closer to the event, most reports pointed to AEW alumnus Danhausen being in the crate. When the box was broken open and it was, in fact, Danhausen inside, he was unfortunately given a warm welcome by the WWE fans in Chicago.

Danhausen has signed a multi-year deal with WWE

Opinions on social media have been mixed, and the fact that AEW kept him under contract for a year but didn’t use him certainly didn’t help. Additionally, it seems that there was disagreement within the company over whether or not to sign him, according to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer.

“People pushed for him, [but] There were people who didn’t want him,” Meltzer said after the event. “It wasn’t a unanimous decision or anything like that. I think the people who didn’t want him were thinking, ‘Hmm, sure it didn’t work out so well this time.’

“But time will tell. He’ll get another chance. Maybe it’ll be The Gobbledy Gooker, and maybe it’ll be R-Truth.”

The comedy wrestlers will get many more opportunities as, according to BodySlam.net, Danhausen has signed a multi-year contract with WWE. Additionally, the outlet claims that those in favor of adding him wanted to bring him in in July, but despite their requests, AEW extended his contract.

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Southampton’s one-time record signing Sofiane Boufal has accused the club of not having a plan when they signed him, which has led to his disappointing performances at the club.

Boufal talks to L’Equipe today about his career. This also includes discussion at Southampton, should things not go according to plan.

The 32-year-old is currently playing his football in Le Havre, France after joining on a free transfer in January. He was at Royal Union Saint-Gillois, but his contract there was terminated by mutual consent.

The French side are the latest club to join him in a varied career since leaving Southampton in 2020.

Post-Southampton conflict

In the six years since leaving Southampton he has played for Angers SCO, Al-Rayyan, Union SG and Le Havre.

The winger spent four years at Southampton after the club signed him for a then club-record £16m in 2016, but he was never able to reach that status during his time there.

Although he showed glimpses of world-class individual talent, a consistent lack of final product and occasional clashes with management diminished his influence.

Fans remember him best for two iconic solo goals: a long-range curler against Sunderland and a spectacular 85th-minute solo effort against West Brom the following year. That strike was voted the Premier League’s goal of the season in 2018.

But overall, he managed only five goals and five assists in 84 appearances, far below expectations for a record signing.

Why did the saint mantra not work?

However, he does not take the blame for Southampton’s failure. Instead, he accused Southampton of not having any plans for him when he signed him.

“Of course I can say that I missed something. If we are only talking about pure football, I had the qualities to have a very successful career.” He said.

“But I could have done worse. I got hurt. And you get what you deserve. I was too impulsive for my own liking. Back then, I was all alone in that crazy, shark-like world. But I don’t live with regrets.

“It didn’t work at some clubs because I didn’t feel valued. At Southampton, I was the biggest signing in the club’s history, but there was no plan behind it.”

In the January transfer window, sports witness Aston Villa’s interest in Fiorentina striker Moise Kean has been covered. Now, Fulham have emerged as contenders to potentially take the Italian back to the Premier League.

Keane has clearly moved on from his failures at Everton. He scored 19 times in Serie A last season and again became a key part of the Italian national team. He made a slow start to the current campaign but managed to score eight times in the league.

The 25-year-old has scored once in each of the last three matches, and played a role in pulling Fiorentina out of the relegation zone.

His impressive performances are now again attracting the attention of the Italian press. Fulham have been mentioned as a contender, with other clubs also in the running.

Fulham asked to pay release clause

today’s gazzetta dello sport Looks at the striker’s position in detail.

Fulham ‘expressed interest’ in January. Al-Hilal were also interested and so was Paris FC. At that time the player was not keen on going out but now things may change in the summer.

The Italy international has a release clause of €62m, an increase of €10m since the summer. This will be applicable between July 1 and July 15 this year. There is talk of interest from AC Milan but Italian clubs are unlikely to pay that much.

This may provide an opportunity to clubs like Fulham, who may find it a little easier to complete the assessment. Keane rejected the chance to join Al-Qadsiah last summer and this could indicate a desire to remain in Europe.

Why wouldn’t it be easy regardless of money

Gazzetta is confident that several non-Italian clubs would be willing to pay Keane’s release clause. He currently earns just €4m per season, which would be too affordable for Fulham, Al-Hilal and other European clubs.

This may all depend on whether the player actually wants to move or not. Fabio Paratici’s arrival at Fiorentina could influence his decision, with La Viola trying to build a shiny new project under the Italian. If Keane’s team remains in Serie A, these plans could indeed go ahead next season.

The former Toffee may be more ready for the Premier League than earlier in his career. He has transformed into a striker who has developed physically and is capable of making consistent runs in behind.

earlier this month, sports witness Comments covered from Donyal Malen, who talked about his Aston Villa exit and why he chose AS Roma.

He cited Gian Piero Gasperini as the main reason for the transfer, as the player had scored five times for the club.

Dutchman praises manager immediately after Italian Compare Him to the great Gianluca Vialli. Although that comparison was obviously far-fetched, Malen’s influence can clearly be seen.

After scoring two goals against Napoli, he also started against Cremonese. Although he did not score, the attacker played well and helped Roma win 3–0.

The arrival from Aston Villa is now seen as a big reason why Roma are better than at the end of last year.

Why are you counting on Roma Malen?

today’s corriere dello sport Giallorossi notes three reasons to change things. They are in a good position in the Champions League and are on their way back into the competition.

The first reason for change is Malen herself. He has been described as a ‘Martian’ who helps to ‘orchestrate’ Roma on the pitch in a Gasperini manner.

The Aston Villa player has already equaled Ivan Ferguson’s tally of five goals while playing just six league games. Before his joining, Roma were dependent on goals from the midfield and defenders.

Artem Dovbyk, like Ferguson, was struggling with form and fitness. This forced Gasperini to often play Paulo Dybala in an unnatural striker role. Malen has now taken over that position, giving Gasperini reason to smile.

Sorry for Aston Villa?

Normally, goalscoring form like Malen’s would make selling clubs regret the sale.

But in this case, Aston Villa really won’t have too many regrets. The 27-year-old showed his goalscoring ability under Unai Emery but was never trusted on a regular basis.

Additionally, the Villans brought Tammy Abraham back to the club and he already has a goal. Due to his prior experience he is a more proven Premier League goalscorer than Malen.

Now, Aston Villa will only be hoping to cash in on Malen’s permanent departure.

West Ham United’s Edson Alvarez remains on Ajax’s transfer agenda.

is according to football newsWhich cover the interest of the Dutch club and the possibility of securing his services.

The Mexico international spent four years at Ajax before leaving for West Ham in August 2023.

Last summer, the Hammers let the midfielder join Fenerbahçe on loan with an option to buy for a reported €22m. In November, witness the game Turkish claims covered This figure is much higher for yellow canaries.

Ajax failed to sign West Ham man

The Eredivisie side had looked at the 28-year-old in the winter market. On January 22, Khel Witness news broadcast from netherlands Ajax director Marijan Beuker is traveling to Istanbul for a meeting with Alvarez and his agent.

The move never came to fruition due to Fenerbahçe director Devin Ozek confirmsThere were no plans to let him leave in the mid-season window.

Turkish claims reported a late offer from Ajax but were rejected by the Dutch press. The West Ham-owned player has struggled with injuries, limiting his playing time with the Istanbul club.

He played 1,125 minutes in 17 matches in all competitions for Fenerbahçe and is now on the sidelines with an ankle injury. Earlier this month, the Mexican underwent surgery and there is confidence He will be fit in time for the World Cup.

Soccer News say Fenerbahçe are unlikely to make his stay permanent due to injury concerns and the arrival of N’Golo Kante. If this happens, the midfielder will have to return to the Premier League team.

Alvarez could return to Ajax

In that case, Ajax could step forward again to try to sign Alvarez after this season. The search for an experienced midfielder has not been successful and Ajax technical director Jordi Cruyff could launch a new effort in the summer.

This is where the West Ham man comes into the picture. After January’s failure, Soccer News say ‘the situation looks more favourable’ in the next window. This is because he is unlikely to remain in Türkiye due to injuries and fresh competition from Thorn.

Ajax have a ‘realistic chance’ of securing the services of Alvarez if Nuno Espirito Santo’s side cooperate. However, this depends on the Eredivisie side meeting the financial requests of both the Mexican and West Ham.

Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs looking to sign Edmund Tapsoba from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer.

at least that’s it Africa Foot Are reporting. Their headline states that Tottenham are ‘in the battle’ with Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid for the centre-back.

Last year, Sports Witness Covered Claims Newcastle United want to sign him at the start of this season. This has been mentioned once again in the latest report.

Tottenham in the mix for Edmund Tapsoba

Fast forward to February and now a latest report from Africa Foot has included interests from Tottenham, Inter Milan and Atletico.

These three clubs are in the Champions League, with Igor Tudor’s team already through to the next round.

Both the Nerazzurri and Diego Simeone must defeat FK Bodø/Glimt and Club Brugge respectively in the play-offs to qualify for the last 16.

It has been claimed that these three clubs are closely monitoring the international situation of Burkina Faso.

Bayer Leverkusen set price for centre-back

The Italian club have been pursuing the defender for over two years but have so far been unable to make progress as Bayer Leverkusen’s asking price put them off.

Africa Foot claim that Los Rojiblancos, for their part, see the 27-year-old as a ‘complete and decisive defender’.

Tapsoba’s contract is until 2028 and he can change clubs after this season. The report says Bayer Leverkusen needs at least €40m to get its sale approved. This indicates that the German club would be in favor of his exit in the next window.

Inter Milan’s reluctance to meet Bayer Leverkusen’s high demand leaves Spurs to battle with Atlético for Tapsoba’s signature.

Tudor has Cristian Romero, Micky Van de Ven, Kevin Denso and Radu Dragusin as centre-backs. Ben Davies, who is contracted until June, could also operate in the center of defence.

Both Romero and Dragusin could leave the Spurs after this season. Given this possibility, Tottenham may consider signing a new centre-back for next season.

In the January transfer window, sports witness Edoardo Bove’s move to Watford was closely followed as the London club signed him on a free transfer.

This comes after what has been a very painful last few months for the midfielder.

He suffered a cardiac arrest during a loan spell at Fiorentina in December 2024. Bowe was then given a defibrillator, ending his chances of playing in Italy.

His Roma contract was terminated to allow a transfer to Watford.

After waiting a few weeks, Bowe made his debut against Preston at the weekend. Gianluca Nani, sporting director of the Pozzo family group, has praised the 23-year-old.

Bowe is in excellent physical condition

The Italian spoke to Radio Firenzeviola about Bove’s Watford debut. He expressed his surprise at how the former Roma is performing from a physical point of view.

Nani said- by ​​relay labroviola: : “It wasn’t an easy year for him, but when he arrived at Watford, he was in great shape. He surprised us with his physical and athletic performances and it seemed as if he never stopped.”

The director also revealed that Bowe was initially nervous but his debut ended with applause from the entire stadium.

“A week before his debut he was a little nervous, which is understandable. At the end of the match, he was excited and grateful for the opportunity. The stadium applauded him.”

Bowe can be important for Watford

If the midfielder is really physically endowed, he could soon become a key player for the Hornets.

There is ample evidence that he may even be their most important player. At Roma, Bove played extensively in the Europa League and flourished under Jose Mourinho.

At Fiorentina, he played as a forward in an attacking midfield position. He scored once and assisted four times, making three Conference League appearances. His workrate on the pitch has always been excellent.

If Watford get a player of that quality, they can expect Bowe to become a leader on the pitch.

Brighton & Hove Albion and Watford attempted to sign OGC Nice’s Hicham Boudaoui in the winter market.

at least that’s it Africa Foot Are reporting. The Algeria international then moved to Europe when Ligue 1 side Pardou AC signed him in 2019.

He took time to settle in France and started playing regularly for Nice from the 2020/21 season. To give context, the midfielder has played 194 matches so far and scored 14 goals and provided 15 assists.

His performances for the French club have helped him cement a place in the national team and even represent them at the AFCON.

Brighton and Watford’s interest

Last month, Sports Witness Covered claims from France Fabian Herzeler’s side want to sign the 26-year-old.

His impressive performances at the AFCON had caught the Seagulls’ attention, but there was no mention of the Championship side.

Africa Foot recently covered Galatasaray’s failure to sign the Nice star in the last window.

A recent report from the same outlet suggests that the Turkish club were not alone as Brighton and Hornets also failed.

Seagulls and Hornets submitted proposals

Africa Foot say the Algerian received ‘concrete offers’ from Galatasaray, Brighton and Watford at the end of the winter market.

It is unclear whether Brighton and Watford have submitted offers to Nice, the player or both, and even their details have not been mentioned. However, the report insists that their offers indicate ‘increased interest’ in the player.

The Istanbul club was the most insistent and their offer was to sign him on loan until the end of the season. Galatasaray were willing to pay his full salary and included a purchase option worth €15m.

Africa Foot made no mention of why Brighton, Watford or Galatasaray were unable to lure Boudaoui away from Nice.

Boudaoui’s contract is until 2027, and the French club has yet to decide on his future. In case of a sale, the outlet says he ‘represents an important asset for Nice, who will look to maximize any potential transfer fee.’

This would give Brighton and Watford a new opportunity to sign him in the summer.

The Los Angeles Clippers shook things up in a big way at the recent NBA trade deadline, sending James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers, receiving a wealth of draft assets and young players in return. Since then, the Clippers have been playing with only 14 players on their official roster, leading some to wonder if they might make another move as the season continues.

It finally happened on Wednesday morning.

“The Los Angeles Clippers are signing guard Jordan Miller to a new two-year contract. The Clippers are 9-3 when Miller scores 10 or more (averaging a career-high 9.1 points), and have gone 21-12 since joining the rotation this season,” sources told ESPN.

ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel said, “Miller fills the Clippers’ 15th roster spot and joins Kobe Sanders in converting his two-way deal.”

Miller is one of several Clippers playing some anonymous basketball off the bench in Ty Lue’s rotation this year. While Los Angeles’ bench was much maligned during the first stretch of the season when the team got off to a bad start, they have started to pick things up in recent weeks, providing some assistance to Kawhi Leonard and company when he is off the field.

As Charania said, the Clippers have put together an impressive record since adding Miller to the rotation.

Los Angeles next plays against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday evening.

Rangers improved Danny Rohl’s squad as four new players arrived at Ibrox in the winter market.

New signings Ryan Naderi and Andreas Skov Olsen have already scored for Rangers, while Ture Romans managed an assist.

Rohl’s side are second in the table, two points behind leaders Hearts, and one point ahead of third-placed Celtic, who have a game in hand.

Rangers are fighting for the title this season and are also working on improving their squad over the summer.

Rangers in the picture for Coulibaly

The Ibrox club have now set their sights on US Lecce’s Lassana Coulibaly. this is it Africa Foot are reporting, and Rangers are among the contenders to sign the 29-year-old.

Africa Foot have named the Scottish club in a report which mainly focuses on Saudi interest in the midfielder.

Al-Fateh SC have moved to sign the Mali international and have made him their main target.

He joined the Serie A team in August 2024 after spending three years with US Salernitana. The player, who has established himself in Italy over the past five years, has played 61 matches for Lecce.

Koulibaly is also a regular player for the national team and has played four matches in the AFCON. His performances in Morocco have attracted the interest of Al-Fateh, and the club have cleared his profile internally for the summer.

The Middle East club have had positive discussions with his camp and are optimistic about reaching a deal with Lecy. The report states that Lecce are prepared to let the player leave for €4-5m.

Al-Fateh faces competition from Rohal and others

The Saudi Pro League side aim to finalize the deal quickly, mainly due to the increasing competition. This occurs whenever the Ibrox club is mentioned.

Africa Foot report Rangers, Trabzonspor, Red Star Belgrade and unnamed Italian and Spanish clubs are also keen on Koulibaly.

In short, Rangers are in contention to sign him, and Rohl’s side could offer Lecce €4m to bring him to Ibrox.

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.”

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed Riley Minnicks to a two-way contract, the team officially announced Saturday. He is the 18th and final member of the wine-and-gold roster, bolstering the Cavs’ forward depth as they continue their momentum in the G League.

Minix has played 12 games for the Cleveland Charge, averaging 19.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals in over 31 minutes per contest. He’s shooting a stellar 55.6% from the field, including a 45.7% clip from long range on nearly six attempts a night. The Cavs’ G League affiliate acquired Minix from the Austin Spurs on January 13 in a three-team trade with the Westchester Knicks. Cleveland gave up both 2027 first- and second-round selections in the deal.

Before coming to charge, the 25-year-old had spent the previous two and a half seasons with San Antonio’s organization. Starting his career undrafted out of Morehead State and spending the past four years in the NAIA Southeast, Minix’s performance at the 2024 NBA Summer League earned him an Exhibit 10 contract and an invitation to training camp. The Spurs changed his initial terms to a two-way contract which expired.

Minix appeared in just one NBA regular-season game for San Antonio in early November 2024. He had a solid campaign with Austin, but it was cut short due to a torn left labrum that required surgery. The 6-foot-7, 230-pound swingman returned for his second summer with the franchise and spent the preseason with the Spurs on a new two-way contract.

On November 2, against the Phoenix Suns, Minix scored a career-high 9 points on 4-of-6 shooting in four and a half minutes of floor time. He played 11 games during the Showcase Cup portion of the G League season before being called up by Cleveland to move on. He averaged 15.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists and one steal in over 33 minutes per game with Austin.

Minix joins Tristan Enaruna and Emmanuel Miller as the Cavs’ third two-way player. Since being acquired by the Charge, he has produced multiple 20-point outings, including a 27-point showing on 6-of-10 shooting from long range in a win over the Raptors 905 two nights ago.

His teammate Norchad Omier was named G League Player of the Week and will represent the team in the NBA G League Next Up game on Sunday. Heading into the final stretch of the season, things are looking good for Cleveland head coach Eli Klay-Abrams.

The New York Knicks have officially added fourth-year forward Jeremy Sochan to their roster. After clearing waivers on Friday, the former San Antonio Spurs athlete agreed to terms to fill New York’s 15th roster spot.

Sochan commented on the team’s announcement on X (formerly Twitter) with just two words, “Bing Bong!” , which was a playful reference to the franchise’s fan-favorite slogan and catchphrase.

The No. 9 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft from Baylor joins a Knicks team that currently sits in third place in the Eastern Conference with a 35-20 record behind the Boston Celtics (35-19) and Detroit Pistons (40-13). The signing comes as New York looks to strengthen its bench ahead of an intense playoff push in a largely comparatively weak Eastern Conference season.

A versatile forward renowned for his defensive skills and ballhandling, Sochan played 212 games over four seasons with the Spurs, averaging 10.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. He started 149 contests and averaged 27.3 minutes per game over his first three seasons. However, his role diminished this year, appearing in only 28 games and averaging career highs of 4.1 points and 2.6 rebounds in 12.8 minutes per outing.

San Antonio agreed to waive the 22-year-old after failing to find a trade before the February 5 deadline. Following the waiver process, 10 teams reportedly expressed interest in signing Sochan, with the Knicks emerging as the frontrunner. New York’s roster flexibility, aided by recent moves including the trades of Gershon Yabusele and the acquisition of guard Jose Alvarado, allowed the team to absorb Sochan’s proportionate veteran minimum contract without exceeding the NBA’s second-apron hard cap. Alvarado has since averaged 14.0 points, 3.7 assists and 2.3 steals in three games, giving the Knicks another boost at guard.

Now with the Knicks, his second career team, Sochan will be eligible for the playoffs as he was waived well before the March 1 deadline. Although unlikely to see heavy minutes, his presence provides insurance in the frontcourt and adds depth to a team aiming for a championship run.