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Everton owners Friedkin Group could face a battle from Leeds United in the race to sign FC Utrecht’s Soufiane El Karouni for AS Roma.

The Friedkin Group owns Everton and Roma and have identified the left-back as a target for the Serie A team.

Leeds United are also in the mix and Everton bosses will have to be wary of the Whites.

The 25-year-old has impressed in defense and attack for the Eredivisie side this season.

To put this in context, he has contributed three goals and 16 assists in 43 minutes in 3,498 matches. He has only featured as a left-back this season, not as a wing-back, and his league statistics are as follows:

• expected goal [per season]: 1.70
• expected assistance [per season]:7.19
• Big chances created: 14
• Interception: 1.0
• Tackle: 2.8
• possession won [final third]: 0.4
• Ball recovered: 4.7
• Duel won: 5.2

The above statistics should be an indication of the Morocco international’s overall game.

The Premier League side have already shown interest in the assist king. Last month, Sports Witness broadcast news LEEDS United could battle West Ham United for his signature. The Hammers wanted him in the winter market but a move never materialized.

Leeds United keen on Morocco

Thursday edition of gazzetta dello sport A report focusing on AS Roma has included the English club’s interest in Soufiane El Karouni.

The Everton owner is working on some potential signings for the Serie A team for next season.

Roma are looking to the Eredivisie for a fullback with the FC Utrecht player a target.

El Karouni’s contract expires in June and this, combined with his performances, makes him even more attractive in the market. Several European clubs, notably Leeds United and Marseille, are keen.

Daniel Farke’s side may be making a strong move to try to bring him to Elland Road.

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Gabriel Gudmundsson and Sam Byram are the two recognized left-backs in Daniel Farke’s squad.

Leeds United are now 15th in the table, four points above the relegation zone. Marseille, on the other hand, is third in Ligue 1 and will qualify for Europe. one step towards france [or Roma] Soufiane may be more attractive to El Karouni than joining the Whites.

His status as a free agent will certainly see more clubs join the battle for his signature, and that could prove challenging for the Premier League side.

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Since the offseason officially began, the Washington Commanders have been one of the busiest teams in free agency. He has focused firmly on upgrading a defense that ranked 27th in points allowed, but has also grown the offense. There may be more on the way.

The San Francisco 49ers are in “no rush” to part ways with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Still, it’s good to be gone. Schefter believes the 49ers are still hopeful they will receive some type of trade offer for the former second-team All-Pro.

The 49ers are playing the waiting game, hoping a team will get desperate enough to make a bid for Aiyuk, even if it’s a small trade return like a late Day 3 draft pick. Still, it’s better to get something than nothing for the 27-year-old receiver.

It’s also possible the 49ers saw the writing on the wall, and believe Aiyuk is waiting for a chance to join his old college quarterback Jayden Daniels in Washington.

As ESPN’s Nick Wagner recently pointed out, “Washington makes a lot of sense.”

“He played with Jaden Daniels in college,” Wagner wrote. “They’re very close. I’m sure Jaden Daniels would love to play with Brandon Aiyuk again, but I don’t think the 49ers are in a rush to move on from Brandon Aiyuk, even though we know they will eventually.”

Aiyuk did not play a snap in 2025 while recovering from a torn ACL and MCL suffered in 2024. Still, with the Commander seeing as Deebo Samuel’s contract expires this offseason, there’s no doubt they could use another pass-catcher in DC and if Aiyuk is healthy he could be a good fit.

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Arsenal’s position in the race for Julian Alvarez has been strengthened by fresh comments from Spanish journalist Guille Casquero, while Chelsea appear to sit one rung below the current hierarchy of interest.

talking to As Regarding the striker position, Casquero was clear about which clubs are pushing most. He said: “I know Barcelona wants him, Arsenal want him and PSG want him. All three want him strongly.”

Therefore, Arsenal were clearly placed among the clubs with strong intentions. Chelsea were not mentioned in that group.

It’s in line with what we have Covered by Argentina from North London. Arsenal have already shown solid financial ambition with an offer of €100m (£85m) plus €20m (£17m) which was rejected by Atletico Madrid. That move put him in direct conflict with the Spanish club’s stance.

Meanwhile, Chelsea have been linked through advanced contactsBut without the same level of public financial commitment. Casquero’s determination shows that Arsenal are seen as the more decisive actor on the outside in this race.

Atletico aware of pressure amid Arsenal interest

Casquero also made it clear that Atletico are fully aware of the level of attention around their forward.

He said: “I know that Atlético Madrid knows that Barcelona, ​​Arsenal and PSG, in my opinion, in that order, are very attentive to Julian.”

However, the situation is not straightforward for any lover. Importantly, Casquero provided insight into Álvarez’s mentality.

“Knowing Julian and knowing his family, Madrid is a very good fit for him. He loves living in Madrid and I think he wants things to be very good for him at Atletico Madrid.”

He continued: “He doesn’t want to go to Atlético without becoming a recognized champion. This has happened at every club he has gone to and he doesn’t want to break that sequence.”

In fact, Casquero even said: “I’m sure he wants to succeed at Atletico before going anywhere else.”

These nuances matter equally to Arsenal and Chelsea. While Arsenal have demonstrated financial strength and are clearly regarded as a strong contender, the player himself is not agitating for a move. However, the gunners are strongly positioned.

The challenge looks big for Chelsea. They are not among the club’s strongest forwards and currently look less than forceful in the fight, so they appear to be working through the lines and from the back.