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liverpool Captain Virgil van Dijk has admitted he has not yet fully digested a difficult season at Anfield, which has already resulted in Arne Slot losing his job.

football international Enjoy an interview today with the 34-year-old as he prepares for the World Cup after a poor season at Liverpool.

liverpool struggles

The Reds started the season as Premier League champions, and looked to defend their title in the summer due to heavy spending on signings such as Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak.

Instead, they endured one of the most disappointing title defenses in Premier League history, finishing fifth and 25 points behind winners Arsenal.

It also saw the team break several negative records throughout the campaign, such as losing 12 games in a season for the first time since 2014/15. Van Dijk was part of it all and admits he still hasn’t digested it all.

“There will be moments when I have to keep everything in perspective,” he said.

“It will be very difficult. I know this already. I haven’t really been able to think about everything that happened last season yet. But right now, a short break was enough to get into a positive mindset for this World Cup.

“I spent six wonderful days with my family, my mother and my in-laws. We talked a lot about everything and did nothing else for a while.’ ‘He was very nice and very peaceful.’

Liverpool’s toughest season

Undoubtedly, this season was difficult for everyone involved at Liverpool. From the tragic death of Diogo Jota before the campaign to the falling out between Mohamed Salah and Arne Slot, coupled with the poor results, it was mentally exhausting to say the least.

As captain, Virgil van Dijk had a lot of responsibility. And he admits he felt that tension throughout the season.

“It was the hardest season of my career,” he said.

“It’s obvious. Especially on a mental level. It’s just been up and down. The consistent feeling and level that you strive for, we almost never got.”

“As a group, as a club, as players, as individuals. As a team, we had very good matches, and then suddenly things went bad again. Then you basically can’t move forward.

“This year, we’ve had a lot come through at Liverpool. From the moment I got the phone call with the terrible news about Diogo, to the last match where we said goodbye to Mo Salah and Andy Robertson. I was sitting on the grass looking at two guys I had played with for eight years.

“I’ve never experienced anything like this in all my years at Liverpool. It was just the way it happened.”

erne slot conversation

Players aren’t the only ones who are leaving, with Liverpool having decided to part ways with Arne Slott last week.

Andoni Ierola has already been confirmed as his replacement. Van Dijk admits he has spoken to his former boss, but would not share what was said.

He finally said, “I will not say anything about it.”

“At the moment. I spoke to Arne personally, that’s the most important thing. What we discussed is between us. At the moment, my focus is completely on the World Cup.”

liverpool Captain Virgil van Dijk has admitted he has not yet fully digested a difficult season at Anfield, which has already resulted in Arne Slot losing his job.

football international Enjoy an interview today with the 34-year-old as he prepares for the World Cup after a poor season at Liverpool.

liverpool struggles

The Reds started the season as Premier League champions, and looked to defend their title in the summer due to heavy spending on signings such as Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak.

Instead, they endured one of the most disappointing title defenses in Premier League history, finishing fifth and 25 points behind winners Arsenal.

It also saw the team break several negative records throughout the campaign, such as losing 12 games in a season for the first time since 2014/15. Van Dijk was part of it all and admits he still hasn’t digested it all.

“There will be moments when I have to keep everything in perspective,” he said.

“It will be very difficult. I know this already. I haven’t really been able to think about everything that happened last season yet. But right now, a short break was enough to get into a positive mindset for this World Cup.

“I spent six wonderful days with my family, my mother and my in-laws. We talked a lot about everything and did nothing else for a while.’ ‘He was very nice and very peaceful.’

Liverpool’s toughest season

Undoubtedly, this season was difficult for everyone involved at Liverpool. From the tragic death of Diogo Jota before the campaign to the falling out between Mohamed Salah and Arne Slot, coupled with the poor results, it was mentally exhausting to say the least.

As captain, Virgil van Dijk had a lot of responsibility. And he admits he felt that tension throughout the season.

“It was the hardest season of my career,” he said.

“It’s obvious. Especially on a mental level. It’s just been up and down. The consistent feeling and level that you strive for, we almost never got.”

“As a group, as a club, as players, as individuals. As a team, we had very good matches, and then suddenly things went bad again. Then you basically can’t move forward.

“This year, we’ve had a lot come through at Liverpool. From the moment I got the phone call with the terrible news about Diogo, to the last match where we said goodbye to Mo Salah and Andy Robertson. I was sitting on the grass looking at two guys I had played with for eight years.

“I’ve never experienced anything like this in all my years at Liverpool. It was just the way it happened.”

erne slot conversation

Players aren’t the only ones who are leaving, with Liverpool having decided to part ways with Arne Slott last week.

Andoni Ierola has already been confirmed as his replacement. Van Dijk admits he has spoken to his former boss, but would not share what was said.

He finally said, “I will not say anything about it.”

“At the moment. I spoke to Arne personally, that’s the most important thing. What we discussed is between us. At the moment, my focus is completely on the World Cup.”

expected to sit with lens crystal Palace To discuss a deal for Pierre Sage in the coming days.

report team Despite Sage and Lens announcing they were going their separate ways this week, talks are planned between the two clubs.

Lens exit agreed upon

The newspaper covers Pierre Sage’s situation today and how the rift has developed between him and the leadership of Lens over the past few weeks.

While Sage has delivered an incredible season for Lens, with a Coupe de France win and a second-place finish in Ligue 1, tensions have increased behind the scenes.

He informed the club’s leadership on Tuesday evening of his desire to leave the club after one season. This matches reports from Crystal Palace They have made him their number one choice to replace Oliver Glasner.

This news did not come as a surprise to the leadership of Lens. They realized that separation was imminent during the media tour after winning the Cup. Rishi explained during those ceremonies that while his heart was in the lens, he was in high demand and needed to assess his options. Now he has made it clear that he wants to go.

“Given his personal ambition and his desire to maximize his market value, his departure makes sense in principle,” a source told the newspaper.

“But the way it was handled is still disappointing. It will be impossible to mend fences after these last few days.”

crystal palace talks

Secession has now been ‘ethically agreed’ but has not been formalized at the administrative level. Pierre Sage still has two years left on his deal. And the French side is committed to ‘standing firm’ and not compromising with any interested party.

Talks are expected to take place with Crystal Palace in the coming days. Despite suitors in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia, he is the strong favorite to hire him.

He is the Eagles’ number one man to replace Glasner this summer. Sage could earn triple his current salary of €100,000 a month at Selhurst Park.

But he is keen on the project, which ‘mainly serves the former Lyon coach’s Premier League ambitions.’ However, first, Lille must agree a deal with Crystal Palace that they find acceptable.

Marco Silva’s fulham The exit appears closer than ever now that several key hurdles have now been removed, Portuguese newspapers report.

The recent report has focused on Benfica is getting closer to Marco Silva’s demandsTuesday’s coverage paints a clear picture. It makes clear what those demands actually were.

Silva wants influence on more than transfers

portuguese newspaper News bulletin Claim the biggest sticking point in negotiations has been Silva’s autonomy over his coaching staff. His influence on the squad building and the structure of his contracts is also significant.

For several weeks, most coverage focused on the large financial gap between Fulham’s renewal offer and Benfica’s offer. However, Jornal de Noticias now suggest that talks have focused on how much control Silva will have upon returning to Portugal.

Benfica and Silva have spent recent weeks discussing guarantees over the composition of their coaching staff. He has also discussed his role in building the team. Furthermore, he has also talked about the duration of his contract.

The newspaper reports that discussions are still ongoing on whether the deal will last for two years with an option for a third season or whether it will be structured as a three-year fixed contract.

Either way, the proposed timeframe roughly matches Rui Costa’s current presidential mandate.

Jornal de Noticias stated that Fulham continue to pursue a renewal of Silva and have not given up hope of keeping him despite Benfica’s progress.

Separate reports proceed

While the Jornal de Noticias describes the conversation around influence and autonomy, morning mail The claim is that Silva has effectively been promised full control over next season’s plans. They will also get complete control over recruitment related decisions.

Both newspapers broadly agree on the direction of travel but differ slightly on how much power Silva will ultimately receive.

Correio da Manhã also provides one of the most impressive claims of the day. He says that Silva has been working on Benfica squad matters for several days. This includes discussions regarding possible arrivals and departures.

If accurate, it would suggest that preparations are already underway, despite the fact that no appointment can be formalized until the Jose Mourinho situation is resolved.

The same report said that Silva wanted to make the announcement as soon as possible and start work immediately. However, Rui Costa is said to have asked for a few extra days. The reason for this is the uncertainty over a possible move for Mourinho to Real Madrid. According to Correiro da Manha, Silva accepted that request.

This presents an interesting contrast to some of the reporting of recent days, which has largely featured Silva as a pressure party. Here, the Benfica president is presented as a man who demands patience.

Fulham ready to get answers

Correiro da Manha also claims Silva is expected to return to England to inform Fulham in person of his decision.

This does not mean that the saga ends immediately. But this suggests that the process is entering its final stages.

So perhaps the most notable aspect of Tuesday’s reporting is that the conversation now appears to be about what his role will be when he arrives. Doesn’t feel like ‘if’ anymore.

Autonomy, staffing decisions, hiring influence, and long-term planning have become central themes. Fulham could be a turned page.

west ham united Star Crescencio Somerville has admitted he has let Suriname down a bit by focusing on playing for the Netherlands.

NU.nl covers West Ham forward’s comments After a press conference with the Netherlands today. The 24-year-old is set to make his debut for the Dutch team in the coming weeks ahead of the World Cup.

netherland choice

In fact, Crescencio Somerville has never played for the Netherlands at senior level. He was set to do so in the last international break, before injury ended those plans.

The forward has remained focused on playing for the Netherlands, despite Suriname’s efforts to get the forward to switch allegiance.

They are now managed by Dutch manager Henk ten Cate, who has had several successes in convincing Dutch players to switch allegiance. He talked to Somerville about doing the same. However, the West Ham star resisted all attempts.

It paid off for him as he is now heading towards the World Cup with Ronald Koeman and company. And he admits it meant disappointing Ten Cate and his Suriname team.

“I was in contact with Henk ten Cate earlier this year,” he said.

“They were a little disappointed. But I strive for the highest possible goal. For me, that is the Dutch national team.”

opinions are changing

Now the focus is on changing opinion about him in the Netherlands. There are still some doubts about the forward’s attitude, which was questioned at Feyenoord.

He was and still is seen as a difficult character. However, Somerville never understood that label.

He said, “People used to say I was a difficult boy. These are opinions. You can’t change that, although I have certainly become more mature in England.”

exit west ham

The World Cup may not be the only big moment for him this summer. With West Ham relegated and in need of a sale, Crescencio Somerville is the first name on the list.

There are already clubs lining up to potentially lure him away from the London Stadium. Roma has been monitoring the situation for some time. Tottenham are also reportedly keen.

However, the first is the World Cup, where he may be able to generate even more interest with his performances.

SunderlandMilan Aleksic is on the verge of becoming Fudbalski Club Partizan’s first signing this summer.

Last September, Sports Witness Covered claims from Poland KS Cracovia are interested in signing him on loan with an option to buy.

Sunderland have approved a loan move to the Polish club, who have not made the 20-year-old’s stay permanent.

This is not surprising at all as he only played 295 minutes in eight matches and provided two assists.

Therefore, he returns to the Stadium of Light, but this time will head to Serbia again.

New loan move for Sunderland player

is according to mozart gameWho report that football club Partizan are interested in signing Milan Aleksic.

Their interest is not new as the Serbian club wanted a deal last summer, but the attacking midfielder rejected them.

He arrived in Poland and struggled for minutes and that’s likely to be the case if he stays at Sunderland next season. Regis Le Bris is not under consideration for the Serbia U21 international and therefore, the latter will have to find a solution this summer.

Partizan, which failed last summer, is most likely to be his next destination. He spent two years in their academy between 2021 and 2023 and there will be ‘no obstacles’ to his return this year.

The report said that ‘negotiations lasted for months and ended successfully.’

They first managed to persuade the Black Cats man and his crew to return to Serbia.

Partizan then negotiated a loan deal with Sunderland on favorable terms. The only thing that is pending now is whether the buyout clause will be part of the temporary deal.

According to Mozart Sport, it is currently confirmed that the youngster will play for his former club next season. The move allows Aleksić to enjoy regular playing time, while Partizan receives a young player.

Contract, price and agent information

Milan Aleksic has just over two years left on his contract at Sunderland and Transfermarkt values ​​him at €700k.

Agency 11Vince is representing the Serbian, who has made 10 appearances for the Black Cats since joining them in 2024.

of brighton Facundo Buonote’s plans are attracting Argentine attention. River Plate exploration now appears to be moving into a more active phase.

Seagulls midfielder spent the second half of the season on loan leeds. And despite not being a starter, he has already Eduardo emerged as a goal-scorer for Coudet in recent months. However, the latest reports suggest that Rivers is no longer the only one monitoring the situation.

Journalist German BalcarceI am speaking dsports radiohas now claimed that discussions are going on.

This is the strongest signal so far. River is trying to turn his interest into a concrete campaign.

Debt move being detected

A more recent report from Argentina outlines how Rivers wants to structure a deal.

TYC Sports Let us tell you that Buenos Aires Club is trying to sign Buonanot. He believes the loan agreement would represent the most realistic path forward.

This approach has become increasingly common on the river in recent transfer windows and would avoid the need for a large immediate outlay.

The report claims that the player is not closing the door on a return to Argentine football. It also notes that Buonote was recently seen in public in Buenos Aires with his representative Cristian Berit.

Bereit is said to have established connections with the river hierarchy. He was previously involved in the operation that brought Kendry Paez to the club.

Why does the river want him?

Interest in the river appears to have been driven by several factors. Caudet is known to have appreciated Buonanot’s profile. He sees him as a player who is capable of adding creativity between the lines.

Reports from the Argentine suggest that the Brighton player has already been discussed with senior club figures and he fits into the coach’s preferred tactical model.

Meanwhile, other reports from Argentina claim River sporting director Pablo Longoria has become particularly involved in the effort.

i’m from milo Describe Buonanot as one of the club’s priority targets. They look to strengthen ahead of the second half of the season and their Copa Sudamericana campaign. Furthermore, they say that Longoria is “obsessed” with Buonote.

The same outlet reports that Argentina’s sporting director has already presented River’s sporting project to the player’s camp.

obstacles remain

Despite the increasing noise, Brighton has maintained firm control of the situation.

Argentina report Buonanotte’s market value is around €16m (£13.8m), a figure that would make a permanent transfer for River extremely difficult. As a result, loan with option to buy is emerging as the most talked about formula.

Whether Brighton believe a move back to Argentina represents the right next step is a different matter altogether.

It is clear from the latest reports that the interest in the river is becoming solid. Several sources in Argentina now describe active efforts to bring Buonote to Buenos Aires, with negotiations reportedly already underway.

benfica chase fulham Manager Marco Silva has been on the move for the past few weeks.

Real Madrid are keen to appoint Jose Mourinho as their new manager, forcing the Eagles to look to Silva. His contract expires in June and Fulham want to tie him down to a new deal.

Two days ago, Sports Witness Covered claims from Portugal Silva has chosen Benfica but is unhappy with the delay.

Real Madrid are unlikely to confirm Mourinho’s appointment until their election on June 7.

Fulham boss resumes talks

Monday edition of to ball The move again points to a renewal proposal for the Premier League side worth €7.5 million per year until 2030.

The Portuguese club initially suspended talks with Marco Silva before resuming on Sunday. The impasse was because Benfica had not met the Fulham manager’s demands.

In addition to demanding salaries for himself and his technical staff, Silva emphasizes autonomy in ‘building a strong team that guarantees success.’ They are now ready to be satisfied with this.

Silva, who has yet to respond to Fulham’s offer, and Benfica do not want to prolong the matter. They have already identified options if they fail to agree terms with the 48-year-old.

record Let us tell you that no agreement has been reached between the parties yet and no agreement will be finalized until Real Madrid’s election on June 7. However, the Eagles continue to hold talks with the manager.

Benfica’s initial salary offer did not please Silva, at a time when Fulham are offering more than €7m.

On Sunday morning, the deal was nearly impossible, before fresh negotiations later that day kept it alive. Following the latest talks, he could earn around €5m per year with the Primeira Liga team.

The parties may have resolved the salary issue.

Record Status: ‘Many messages were given in yesterday’s conversation. ‘Benfica were concerned about convincing Silva that he was the only choice for the coaching position.’

Silva issued ultimatum

Another newspaper, morning mailThe London club boss has reportedly sent a clear message to Benfica president Rui Costa.

Silva thinks the Eagles have objections because they have not confirmed their break with Mourinho. They also learned that during the standoff, Costa had interacted with other targets.

The newspaper says: ‘Silva demanded clarification from Costa regarding the Benfica coach for next season. According to the CM, the coach gave the Reds president an ultimatum in a meeting between the parties, which is in practice a demand that the management accept the break with Mourinho.’

‘As far as it was possible to ascertain in time, no concrete reaction was received, so it is reasonable to assume that Marco Silva will take a drastic step, which could possibly lead to his resignation.’

To summarize, Silva wants Benfica to first accept a break with Mourinho, meet his wage demands and give him full control over transfers and other aspects.

Real Madrid’s interest Manchester CityRodri has been a topic in the Spanish media for the past few months.

The Spain international has 13 months left on his contract, and it is unclear what he plans to do this summer.

In February, Sports Witness Covered claims from Spain That Real Madrid want to sign the Manchester City star after the World Cup.

A month later, the midfielder refused to discuss where he would play next season.

At that time when he was asked about his future. He said: : “No, no. I’m not going to answer that. It’s time to think about what we have now, with my team, about my season, which is enough. Then we’ll see.”

On 20 May, Game Witness broadcast news Explaining that he has been a long-term target for the La Liga giants.

Manchester City star’s entourage reacted

Real Madrid holds an election on June 7, which will be contested between current president Florentino Pérez and Enrique Riquelme.

Last week, Riquelme told espn That Los Blancos should have a player like Rodri.

“I like the player, he is a fantastic player and he is the type of player that Real Madrid should have and who should play for them,” He said

“But obviously he is at another club and we have to respect that. Rodri is the type of player who should play for Real Madrid.”

anger game took time xFormerly known as Twitter, journalist Miguel Angel Diaz to report an update on the 29-year-old.

They claim the Manchester City star’s entourage have admitted to speaking with Riquelme. The presidential candidate aims to have the Manchester City player join Real Madrid if he wins the election.

However, Rodri’s camp insist that there have been no talks with the Spanish club over a summer move.

The journalist adds: “Rodri is 100% focused on the World Cup and is currently in the process of renewing his contract with City, although the two parties are far apart at the moment.”

Manchester City decided to keep the Spaniard

The former Atletico star’s contract expires in 2027 and his value, according to transfer marketIs €65m.

Three months ago, Sports Witness broadcast news Regarding the proposal to renew Rodri’s contract.

Manchester City want to sign him soon to secure his long-term future and avoid Real Madrid. Without a renewal, the English club could risk losing him to Los Blancos.

More development is expected, possibly after the World Cup.

Inter Milan manager Christian Chivu is ‘absolutely crazy’ liverpool Midfielder Curtis Jones, the Italian side are working hard to sign him.

gazzetta dello sport report Today on the 25-year-old and how he is the ‘most likely candidate’ for Inter at the moment.

inter milan keen

Inter are very keen to sign the ‘brilliant Englishman’, with Christian Chivu ‘absolutely crazy’ about the midfielder. He thinks that he is a ‘perfect’ player and there is no player like him in the team.

Inter Milan have been keen on the Liverpool midfielder for some time now. Everyone expected that a deal would be done in the January transfer window.

However, at the time it was felt that conditions were not ‘ripe’ as Liverpool had proved rigid in negotiations. Six months later, everything seems less complicated.

Curtis Jones now has a year left on his deal at Liverpool and Arne Slott is offering no guarantees of playing time next season.

Liverpool wants €30 million

As a result, he is ready to ‘enthusiastically embrace’ a new life in Italy and begin the Nerazzurri project. He is more interested in Inter than Galatasaray, who have also submitted an offer.

The biggest issue is Liverpool’s asking price. They quoted Galatasaray €30m in recent talks. Inter currently value Jones at around €20m. So, there is a big difference between the two, but it is not ‘insurmountable’.

The key to a quick solution may lie in the percentage of future sales offered. However, Inter need Liverpool to negotiate. The meeting of both the parties is fixed To begin negotiations next week.

The Reds are open to a deal, but do not intend to lower their standards too much, especially on an academy product. When it comes to the financial side of things it represents net profit. But there is a deal to be done and Inter certainly want to get it done.

Inter Milan is back to sign liverpoolDevelopments regarding Curtis Jones and the deal are emerging.

Earlier this week, sports witness Covered how Christian Chivu remains a big fan of the midfielder. Inter tried to sign him in January but the Reds did not allow the player to leave despite rejecting a new deal.

It was believed that talks between Inter and Liverpool had restarted. Jones is keen on a transfer but Gianluca Di Marzio claimed on Wednesday that there is a disagreement between the clubs over a deal.

Further developments have emerged and the Nerazzurri are ready to take their time.

Reds demand is higher than expected

tuttosport Today’s report Liverpool and Inter spoke about Jones yesterday. This was because Piero Ausilio and Richard Hughes were at a major event involving super-agent Federico Pastorello.

Inter were waiting to learn the Reds’ valuation, which is currently €40m. This is more than Di Marzio’s claim of €30m and the demand has now postponed further talks until July.

There is a ‘huge gap’ between the two sides, which is forcing Inter to reconsider. The Nerazzurri feel the stance will force Liverpool to reconsider their demands, as Jones’ current deal expires in 2027.

Arne Slot’s team will not want to lose the player for free, with the Englishman still refusing to sign a renewal.

Meanwhile, Inter will also make a move for Manu Kone in June. If no major progress is made, they will surely come back for Jones during the next window.

Sensible strategy from Inter

It feels like the Nerazzurri have laid the proper groundwork for this move. He has also convinced the player to keep striving for this step, which will be important.

However, interest from other English clubs could jeopardize this approach. Jones’ profile would be valuable to many and Premier League teams could pay the right amount.

This is why Inter may need to make a sale before Jones returns. David Fratesi may depart and his exit could indirectly prove to be big for England’s international future.

Oliver Glasner is set for talks with Bayer Leverkusen on Friday as the German side move closer to talks crystal Palace Manager.

BILD report that things could move quickly around the Crystal Palace boss as his time at Selhurst Park comes to a close.

From Crystal Palace to Leverkusen

The newspaper reports that Bayer Leverkusen’s decision on its next manager may be imminent. And Oliver Glasner, his preferred candidate, is close to being safe.

According to information from BILD, Glasner’s agent and Leverkusen are in talks about this situation. Those conversations have now progressed much further. A formal meeting with Glassner is planned for Friday.

The German club has been following the deadline for the last one week. Glassner wanted to end the first season in the Crystal Palace and avoid interacting with any lovers up to that point.

After winning the Europa Conference League on Wednesday, he is now ready to negotiate and put forward a deal. The internal deadline for his appointment has been set at the end of May or beginning of June at the most. Glasner has been the first choice for a long time.

Leverkusen’s chances improve

Bild has learned that Leverkusen’s chances of convincing him are better than before. Oliver Glassner can imagine himself taking the job. CEO Fernando Caro and sporting director Simon Rolfes had held extensive discussions with the title-winning manager years earlier.

The question is whether Glasner wants to return to the Bundesliga. He is still attracted to the Premier League after his success at Crystal Palace. He wanted a top job, but they were already filled with other candidates.

This at least improves Leverkusen’s chances. According to BILD, what attracted Glasner is that Bayer already has a strong, developing team and the money to bring in more stars. A budget of €100m has been set for the summer.

With talks scheduled for Friday, it appears that terms will be set. And Glasner could be set for a quick return to the Bundesliga following his success at Selhurst Park.

celtic And ranger people In the summer Brøndby are attempting to bring IF’s Benjamin Tahirovic to Celtic Park and Ibrox respectively.

The Bosnia and Herzegovina international joined Brøndby IF from Ajax in February 2025. Before that, Sport Witness broadcast news Celtic showed a strong interest in him.

Martin O’Neill’s side are back in the mix and join Rangers and other clubs in the transfer race.

His performances for the Danish club have seen him attract interest from some European teams. The midfielder played 1,608 minutes in 32 matches this season.

His league statistics per game are as follows:

• Appearances: 25
• Start: 13
• Total minutes: 1,198
• Minutes per game: 48
• Intercept: 0.5
• Tackle: 0.9
• Possession won (final third): 0.2
• Recovery: 2.8
• Clearance: 0.6
• Blocked Shots: 0.4
• Duel won: 2.0

Celtic and Rangers want the same player

sports games Cover the latest interest in Benjamin Tahirovic from Martin O’Neill and from Danny Rohl.

The same source previously reported FC Porto as interested, citing interest from Celtic and Rangers. It is said that Celtic have now decided to ‘go hunting’ for the 25-year-old.

Martin O’Neill’s side are ‘currently in the best position’ to sign him amid interest from Rangers, Porto and others. In other words, the Celtic Park club is ahead of the Ibrox club and the rest.

Celtic are ready to negotiate with the Danish club and are preparing an offer. Brøndby IF is too demanding, without even mentioning his request.

Tahirovic will represent his country at the World Cup, a spot they secured after defeating Italy in March. If he impresses in the tournament, his price could rise and attract more clubs.

Therefore, the Superliga side are in no rush to sell him as other unnamed clubs have reportedly started contacting the player.

Contract, price and agent information

Benjamin Tahirovic’s contract expires in 2028 and his value, according to transfer marketIs €4.5m. The highest price was €6m in December 2023, when he was at Ajax.

The agency Reset Group, headed by Italian agent Davide Lippi, is representing the Bosnians.

Aston Villa Star Emi Buendia has detailed the conversations he had with Unai Emery this summer which led to his return under the Spaniard this season.

AS held an interview with the 29-year-old man today. He is on a high after playing a key role in Aston Villa’s Europa League success Heading towards the World Cup with Argentina.

Best Aston Villa Season

The midfielder has enjoyed his best season to date at Aston Villa. He scored 11 goals and nine assists in 54 games in all competitions and played a key role under Emery after returning in the summer.

He returned to Aston Villa in the summer after a loan spell from Bayer Leverkusen for the second half of last season.

The perception was that Aston Villa would focus on different players and make moves in the summer. However, a difficult summer window gave the Argentine a chance to impress. He has done just that and explained how.

When asked what the key to the transformation was, she said, “A lot of hard work. A lot of hard work, a lot of confidence too.”

“I always knew and told both the coach and the coaching staff that I felt capable of staying at the club this season.

“Then, throughout the season, with hard work, you see things start to go well. That’s important in this game. And well, it’s also about personal confidence, confidence in my teammates, confidence in the coaching staff and trying to have my best season individually.”

unai emery conversation

His return to Aston Villa last summer saw him in talks with Unai Emery about what he could do going forward.

The midfielder has previously struggled to impress under the Aston Villa boss but is now one of his star men. And he revealed what their conversation was like before the season started.

“When the transfer window opened, we had a conversation where we discussed what I could contribute to the team,” he said.

“I made it clear that I want to stay at the club and help. Emery knows how to get the best from each player. Personally, in my role on the field and taking into account the demands he makes on each player, we work individually to be able to deliver what he needs as a coach.

“From the beginning, with a lot of hard work, paying close attention to every detail, paying attention to everything that can make a difference. We grew with the team throughout the season.”

move flop to success

The turnaround is interesting for Emi Buendia, who was considered a major flop before impressing under Emery.

After impressing for three years at Norwich City he moved to Villa Park in 2021 on a €38.4m deal. He was a star for the Championship team but struggled to make the step up to the Villans. Now he is a major player and is thrilled to remember that move from five years ago.

“It wasn’t that big a leap because I spent three incredible seasons with Norwich, in which we won all four championships. In mid-season we played in the Premier League, but we couldn’t avoid relegation,” he concluded.

“When I signed for Villa, I already had experience of playing at the highest level in the world. I grew up embracing the pace of English football, which is essential to playing this dynamic style. And then developing technical skills which are very important.

“I remember the call from Aston Villa with great emotion because the project they presented to me, fortunately, gradually became reality over the years.

“The club’s ambition was to achieve the things we are experiencing now. It was a big step in my career. I’m personally very proud of it, and today I can enjoy all these wonderful things.”

armoryThe first title win in 22 years has not stopped him from further improving his team. They are already in the works for a major summer signing.

The player in question is Sandro Tonali. sports witness It details how Manchester United are leading the race to sign the Italian and are confident of securing his signature.

Although they are close to signing Ederson, the need for multiple midfielders makes Tonali an important target.

The Red Devils’ task of signing the ex-AC Milan forward no longer looks easy. Arsenal have stepped up their efforts to land the Newcastle United star.

negotiations are ongoing

tutomercatoweb Report Mikel Arteta sees midfield improvements as a priority in the summer. Tonali is someone Arsenal have been monitoring for several months.

He attempted to make the move in January but the timing of the approach made a deal impossible.

Now, things will be different. They started preliminary investigation for the formal move a few days ago and have achieved a breakthrough.

This is because ‘negotiations have begun’ with Newcastle United, with the parties assessing the potential figures of a deal. There is no indication how much the Magpies want but Arsenal are firmly in the race with Manchester United.

The outlet believes Tonali will be an option just like Deccan Rice and will start regularly in the middle of the park.

Tonali can take Arsenal to another level

Martin Zubimendi has not always been convincing under Arteta. He appears to slow down the game, with the manager often playing Rice deeper to speed up the build-up.

Tonali can solve this problem on its own as well. This would allow Rice to work further into a more preferred role. The 26-year-old, capable of playing deep, has performed admirably for Eddie Howe’s side.

Tonali will be expensive but the title win has also given Arsenal a bigger transfer budget. They can still win the Champions League and that would make things even better financially.

Valencia keen to sign Aston VillaAndres Garcia in the summer window.

Earlier this month, Sport Witness Covered claims from Spain After failing to sign in January, the La Liga side have contacted his agent.

Aston Villa rejected him in the winter market, but that hasn’t put Los Chez down, who are still keen.

The Premier League team signed the right-back from Levante UD in January 2025. He has been the backup to Matty Cash at Villa Park and this has limited his minutes.

This season, the Spaniard played 109 minutes in eight matches and made 83 appearances in six Premier League matches. The Mestalla club is ready to give him an escape route.

Valencia wants Aston Villa player

super sport Report on why the Spanish club wants Andres Garcia and what efforts have been made so far to secure his services.

Renzo Saravia, Thierry Correia and Dimitri Foulquier are the three right-backs at Valencia.

Saravia and Correira’s contracts expire in June and Los Angeles will not extend the latter’s deal. Folquier has until 2027, but can leave if he receives a solid offer this summer.

Therefore, Carlos Corberán’s side are prioritizing strengthening the right-back position. The Aston Villa player is a main target for manager and Valencia CEO Ron Gourley.

Tribuna Deportiva recently said that negotiations between the clubs have progressed. Superdeporte report that talks between Unai Emery’s side and Valencia over the 23-year-old have intensified in ‘recent days’.

There is no certainty over the outcome of negotiations with the Europa League winners and, therefore, Valencia are handling other targets.

Meanwhile, Real Betis are showing interest in a player who welcomes a return to La Liga in the upcoming window.

Aston Villa’s situation is unlikely to improve

Andrés García played 615 minutes in 18 matches for the Premier League team.

Barring a surprise twist, he is unlikely to enjoy regular games under Unai Emery next season.

He could be pressing for a move in the summer, and Aston Villa will have to make a decision on his future. transfer market The fullback is valued at €7m.

Manchester United Atalanta have identified Ederson as one of their midfielder targets for the summer.

Over the past week, a number of claims have covered Manchester United’s attempts to sign the 26-year-old.

four days ago, game witness broadcast news The Premier League side are confident of bringing him and Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali to Old Trafford.

Later that day, we Covered claims from Italy The Red Devils are close to sealing a deal for Ederson worth around €50m.

The Serie A team played out a 1-1 draw against Fiorentina in its final league match of the season on Friday. The Brazil international finished the match as an unused substitute.

This is because talks are ongoing with Manchester United entered the decisive phase.

Manchester United’s interest ‘a source of pride’

La Dea manager Rafael Palladino hinted at Manchester United’s talks for Ederson.

When asked about the Brazil international’s mistake, he talked about TuttoMercatoWeb Has released his comments.

“It was a decision taken in consultation with the player because there is something going on in the transfer market. The fact that such a big club follows the player should be a source of pride.” He said.

TMW say the manager is talking about Manchester United moving quickly to secure the player’s services.

Journalist Niccolo Ceccarini, writing in his column TuttoMercatoWebThe operation to take the South American to Old Trafford is in the final stages.

“After the sale of Lookman in January, Atalanta will soon say goodbye to Ederson,” He said.

“The Brazilian is ready for another adventure. The deal with Manchester United is about to be completed. In short, Atalanta are preparing for another big cash-in, €50m deal.”

“And speaking of midfielders, the Red Devils are close to reaching a deal with Newcastle for Sandro Tonali.”

Contract, price and agent information

Ederson has more than a year left on his contract at Atalanta, and transfer market He is worth €40 million.

Agency Link Sports is representing the South American, who has played 3,169 minutes in 41 matches this season.

Juventus appear to be making rapid progress on this move liverpoolAlison and a deal is now taking shape.

The goalkeeper received a new deal at Anfield in March but is likely to leave.

sports witness Covered how the Brazil international is now keen on a move to Juventus. He wants to reunite with Luciano Spalletti in Turin, having both shared the dressing room at Roma.

Personal terms between the two parties were not expected to be a problem. Liverpool’s approach was obstructive and looks to be changing with time.

diplomatic talks took place

tuttosport Report Alisson has ‘dedicated’ himself completely to Juve. He has great respect for Liverpool for how they have transformed his career but feels it is the right time to move on.

He has agreed terms to a three-year deal €4.5m per season. The next step would be an agreement with Liverpool.

The situation is now slowly changing. Liverpool had initially closed the door on letting the experienced player leave. Soon, Ellison had diplomatic talks about his exit and those discussions went smoothly.

As a result, Erne Slott’s side are more open to letting Alisson go. They want €15m to let him leave.

This move could help Alison

The Italian media seem to be going over the top but a move to Juve should help Alisson. With the departures of Mattia Perin and Michel Di Gregorio, he should be their first choice between the sticks.

Even if Juve fail to qualify for the Champions League, Spalletti’s presence will be vital. He has performed well in the past at Napoli, Roma and Inter, so the same is likely to be the case in Turin.

That could guarantee the club silverware, which would be another positive for Alisson. The backbone of the current Bianconeri squad is youth. This would make the 33-year-old a dressing room leader.

Even though he could earn even more by moving to Saudi Arabia, Juve would allow him to spend his last few years playing at the highest level.

Atalanta midfielder Ederson was left out of the starting eleven for Friday’s clash with Fiorentina as he completes a €50m move. Manchester United.

Quotidiano Sportivo’s report on the midfielder today Following reports yesterday that Manchester United are closing in on their move for him.

manchester united finale

Sport Witness covered a report by journalist Michele Cristiello that said consensus on all fronts There is a move for the Brazilian midfielder to Old Trafford this summer.

This was followed by weeks of reports insisting that Manchester United was ‘running’ Getting the 26-year-old as a replacement for Casemiro.

Quotidiano Sportivo now report that he has been left out of the starting eleven for the clash with Fiorentina. They wanted to ‘avoid any risk of injury’ which ‘could jeopardize the potential transfer.’

According to the newspaper, talks with Manchester United are now entering the ‘decisive phase’.

The two sides could soon reach an initial agreement for a €50m fee and a future €5m bonus. Both parties are getting closer, but the deal is not finalized yet.

Manchester United appear to have beaten off competition in England and Spain, namely Atletico Madrid, who seemed close to securing the midfielder in recent weeks.

“It was a mutual decision not to field Ederson. There are ongoing developments related to the transfer market,” Atalanta midfielder Rafael Palladino said on Friday.

“The fact that he is being monitored by such an important club should be a source of pride.”

manchester united relations

This was seen as confirmation that Manchester United were closing in on their man. His absence from the starting eleven as a precautionary measure is further proof of this.

Quotidiano Sportivo reports that the two clubs have a good relationship. Manchester United have already acquired Italian forwards Amad Diallo and Rasmus Hjolund in recent years.

It now appears Ederson will make it three, with Atalanta taking no risks to ensure the deal gets done.

Atletico Madrid are now in ‘advanced talks’ to sign Bernardo Silva following his departure Manchester City in this summer.

Journalist Yaziz Sabuncuoglu reports That both sides are now ‘close to an agreement’ for the midfielder to move to Spain.

advanced talks

The journalist reports that Atletico are now in advanced talks with the 31-year-old player. And although no deal has been finalized yet, both sides are close to an agreement.

Bernardo Silva is set to become a free agent this summer after choosing to leave Manchester City. Reports have subsequently linked him to a move to clubs across Europe.

Juventus have been keen for some time, with Sport Witness covering a report stating that they have organized Positive talks with Galatasaray about a move this summer.

Then three days ago Atlético Madrid came into the picture. A report in Spain suggested they had turned their attention to the Manchester City midfielder. that report also Involved a surprise contact from Chelsea.

griezmann replacement

It is reported that Atlético view Silva as a potential replacement for Antoine Griezmann. And as a result talks began about a possible move this summer.

Reportedly, they were taking advantage of the fact that the Manchester City man wanted to be closer to his family in Portugal after spending nine years in England. Moving to Spain would definitely make it easier.

Sabuncuoglu now reports that negotiations are now in an advanced stage and both sides are close to an agreement. He makes no mention of the contract terms or the deal at this time.

Now, Sport Witness says it has not yet been reported in Spain. Therefore, it is advisable to take the news with utmost caution.

But Silva has been linked with a move to Turkiye this summer, and him potentially being out of the running would certainly be right in Sabuncuoglu’s wheelhouse.

Atletico Madrid are in advanced talks with Bernardo Silva! The deal is not closed yet, but the parties are close to an agreement! https://t.co/tUZ0BSoGtK

– Yagiz Sabuncuoglu (@yagosabuncuoglu) 23 May 2026

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has confirmed he has held talks with Anthony Gordon over a move newcastle united in this summer.

BILD report on comments From the director of Bayern Munich today. He was speaking at BILD 100 with Henning Feindt, their sports editor.

“good conversation”

Reports over the past few weeks have made it clear that Bayern Munich are keen to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United this summer.

The German giants are keen to add a forward to Vincent Kompany’s squad and are reportedly eyeing Newcastle as an additional consideration.

It is clear from the reports that talks have been held with Gordon’s representatives. The 25-year-old is keen on a move to Munich. The problem at the moment is that Newcastle are demanding around €86 million for the transfer.

Now, Eberle has been questioned over a possible move. And they have not only confirmed talks with Gordon, but also stated their intention to sign the forward.

“We agreed that if an aggressive player could be financed we would sign him,” he said.

When asked if Gordon wanted to join Bayern, he explained: “We had a very good conversation and hopefully we can make progress.”

bayern munich confidence

That reassuring tone from Eberle about Anthony Gordon is Bayern Munich’s latest indication that they believe they can do a deal this summer.

Sport Witness covered a report earlier this month Explaining that there was growing confidence over a possible transfer. In fact, it has been reported that Gordon is also leaning towards pushing for a move.

After talking to the player and his teammates, perhaps Eberle’s confidence comes from here. The biggest hurdle at this point certainly appears to be Newcastle and their asking price.

But it’s possible that Bayern has a plan for that. They definitely don’t want to pay the current asking price. And with Newcastle missing out on Europe, it’s unlikely they will need to.

Portuguese side interested in Alverca watford Striker Vivaldo Semedo and has already talked about a move to the Hornets.

record The report adds that contact with Watford is already underway, with the Portuguese side having ‘already expressed’ their interest in the 21-year-old.

Watford talks begin

According to the newspaper, Alvarca have spoken to Watford regarding Vivaldo Semedo and have ‘learned about the terms’ for a possible transfer of the 21-year-old. There is no mention of what the piece might be worth.

But Semedo is currently valued at €1m. He joined Watford from Udinese last summer in an undisclosed deal, having previously been reported to be worth €3m until 2022. So, it’s easy to imagine that Watford’s demand would be in the low millions.

Alvarca is eyeing him as a replacement for Marko Milovanovic. He spent this season at the club on loan from Almería but is expected to return to the Spanish club this summer.

The 22-year-old has scored nine goals and two assists in 31 games in the league this season. This is despite playing in only 50% of the available minutes. He is their leading goalscorer, with Figueiredo second with six goals.

Therefore, his departure will fill a big gap. And it appears the Portuguese side think Vivaldo Semedo can fill the void.

return to portugal

In comparison, he has scored four goals and two assists in 26 games in the Championship for Watford this season. However, he has only featured in 17% of the available minutes. And that’s only been in the starting 11 13% of the time.

He is a product of Sporting Clube de Portugal’s youth system, playing for their U15 and U17 sides before moving to Udinese’s U19 team in 2022. He also spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Vizela.

The latter saw him score nine goals and register four assists in 27 games. Perhaps Alvarka is looking at these figures. Either way, he has started preliminary talks with Watford about a deal this summer.

of manchester united Marcus Rashford has already agreed personal terms with Barcelona ahead of a permanent move this summer.

game The report adds that Barcelona have reached an agreement over the forward’s wages, but are now seeking ore favorable terms with Manchester United.

Barcelona is working on a deal

The newspaper reports that Barcelona are pushing hard to keep Marcus Rashford when his loan deal with Manchester United expires at the end of the season.

It came after Barcelona manager Hansi Flick requested that the 28-year-old be kept as part of the project. The Catalan club had practically rejected a deal due to his price, but alternative options have not convinced Flick.

Rashford has played his part, making it clear he is willing to make it easier to fit his ‘multimillion-euro’ salary within Barcelona’s wage range.

A long contract will be agreed, and the Englishman is willing to share the payment and give up part of his salary. Now Barcelona want to avoid paying the €30m buyout clause they agreed with Manchester United last summer.

Manchester United has a strong grip

Manchester United, for their part, have been very firm in early talks. They are refusing to accept a lower transfer fee or an extension of the loan deal.

He has also argued that the current €30m price tag is below the value of Marcus Rashford. They have already agreed to a flexible payment plan to be paid over three years. Barcelona want a price cut, but it is unlikely United will accept it.

However, their main problem is Rashford. He is blocking any talks, does not want to return to Old Trafford Will not accept any other proposal.

This has left Manchester United in a ‘real crisis’. Sport argue that both clubs are certain to reach an agreement, but they need to find a deal that satisfies both parties.

Barcelona would like another loan with a new, less mandatory purchase option. At that time Rashford would have only one year left on his contract with Manchester United. But they also want to save on Rashford’s wages for a second season.

In other words, they want their cake, then they want to eat it too. After that they want another cake and then they want to eat that too.

watford Hull City finished 16th during the 2025/26 Championship season, with 16 points.

The Hornets started the season with Paulo Pezzolano as manager and was replaced by Javi Gracia in October.

In February, the Spaniard left his role and Watford appointed Edward Still as his successor.

The English club won only three from 15 league matches and fell from 11th to 16th under Still’s command. Earlier this month, he parted ways with the former Anderlecht boss, who could soon return to work in Belgium.

On 8 May, Game Witness Claims covered from Belgium That the 35-year-old man is the main target of RAAL La Louvière.

Watford keen on Danish coach

The Championship side have now turned their attention to Niels Frederiksen. is according to tip sheetWhich covers the latest information on Watford’s interest in the 55-year-old.

He is now in charge of Lech Poznan, the club he joined in July 2024 and his contract expires in June.

Matchbox Report Lech Poznan want to offer him an extension while Watford want to bring him to England. Journalist Tomasz Wlodarczyk says the Danes will have to make a decision.

“This is not a wrong move by Frederiksen. The contract with Lecht suits him, but he also has other options, inquiries and offers.” He said.

“According to my knowledge, one of the leads is to take England to the Championship. That club is Watford, who are believed to have a thing for Nils Frederiksen.”

“The question arises: what will he choose in the end? An agreement with Lech, or a decision to go elsewhere, at this stage, without any clause or extension. The championship could be attractive.”

Denmark’s Tipsbladet supports Polish claims and then gives its opinion on the matter.

They report that Watford have made Frederiksen an offer and are in talks to become their latest manager.

Lech Poznan want to keep him but if he decides to join Watford, they can do nothing but see him leave as his contract expires in June.

Manager’s record in Poland

Niels Frederiksen managed in Denmark before moving to Poland in 2024. He helped Lech Poznan win the title this and last season and he also won the title with Brøndby during the 2020/21 season.

At Lech Poznań, he managed 88 matches and his statistics were as follows:

• Match: 88
• Win: 49
• Draw: 17
• Defeat: 22
• Goals scored: 164
• Accepted target: 102

Shakhtar Donetsk goalkeeper Dmytro Riznik has dismissed reports linking him with a potential move leeds united.

concurrent report on goalkeeper today And comments from journalist Mykhailo Spivkovsky regarding the goalkeeper and a possible move to Elland Road this summer.

Leeds United rumors put to rest

According to the website, the journalist has reported that he recently spoke to Shakhtar goalkeeper Dmytro Riznik about a possible transfer to England during the championship celebrations.

In response, Riznik insisted he had ‘no knowledge’ about potential Leeds United talks. Moreover, only media reports made them aware. In other words, there is nothing going on behind the scenes, or the player is not telling the whole truth.

Riznik has risen to prominence this season and has established himself as one of Shakhtar’s key players. They have played 41 games in all competitions, winning 32 and keeping an impressive 22 clean sheets.

This appears to have put him on the Leeds radar. Sport Witness covered a report More reporting from Football 24 in Ukraine.

That report states that Leeds have already made a bid of €10m for the 27-year-old. It appears that Daniel Farke’s side was waiting for a reaction from both sides. Whether Riznik’s answer to the latest question can be considered one of these is debatable.

leeds goalkeeper position

Maybe he is just playing coy so as not to cause any trouble. Or that could be all the talk at Leeds United right now.

Either way, Leeds are likely to be on the lookout for a goalkeeper this summer. Daniel Farke has rotated between Lucas Perry and Karl Darlow this season.

Neither is seen as a long-term solution. Reports insist that Illan Meslier is likely to leave Elland Road this summer too.

With Premier League football now safe, they can now start planning for the summer. Whether Dmytro Riznik is one of them remains to be seen. At the moment, it appears he just wants to know that nothing is happening.

bournemouth Fiorentina are showing interest in full-back Nicolo Fortini, having made initial contacts about a move this summer.

Report by Gianluca Di Marzio That Bournemouth have shown interest in the 20-year-old and have already started talks about him.

Bournemouth talks

Italian journalists insist that no further progress has been made from those initial talks. According to their information, incoming manager Marco Rose will have his say on a possible transfer.

He is set to replace Andoni Ierola at the end of the season. And there is every possibility that he may decide to give Julio Soler a bigger chance next season. The Argentine has made only six Premier League appearances this season.

But when it comes to players, a change of manager can often lead to a change of plans. Thus, any upcoming transfer business appears to be on hold until Marco Rose can assess the squad he will inherit.

Nicolo Fortini is the left-back, so will come into the team to compete with summer signing Ariane Traffert. The 24-year-old has been a regular this season, playing 99% of available minutes in the Premier League and playing in the starting 11 100% of the time.

Marco Rose’s Choice

It seems that Bournemouth now want to ensure that there are enough options in the team and Fortini could be that man.

However, he has only played 16% of his available minutes in Serie A this season. That number increased to 53% in the Conference League, which lasted nine games.

But it seems Bournemouth have taken notice somehow. And there have been preliminary talks about a possible move to the south coast this summer.

It appears any final decision will be up to Marco Rose. Bournemouth plan to give him time to make his decision on the team he inherits from Irola before approving or blocking any transfer moves.

tottenham Premier League survival is getting closer, but that may not automatically secure Joao Palinha’s long-term future.

For several weeks, expectations around Spurs were relatively straightforward. Roberto De Zerbi wanted to keep the midfielder, Tottenham had a purchase option worth €30m (£25.8m) from Bayern Munich, and Palhinha became one of the club’s most important players during a difficult season.

However, the story in Portugal is now becoming far more complex for Tottenham.

Tottenham cannot complete the deal alone

according to to ballNegotiations between Palhinha and Sporting’s hierarchy are already progressing ‘at good pace’ behind the scenes.

And the bottom line is that, even if Tottenham survive and try to activate the clause, the player may still have the deciding word.

The Portuguese outlet reported that Tottenham’s option agreement with Bayern is still dependent on full approval from all three parties involved – Bayern, Spurs and Palinha himself.

“If João Palhinha says no, the decision will be irreversible.” That sentence itself changes the tone of this saga.

Until now, Tottenham’s purchase clause was largely seen as giving them complete control. Instead, the Portuguese press is presenting it as a situation where Personal wishes of the midfielder It can eventually outweigh everything else.

And Sporting are clearly acting accordingly. The Lisbon side are already planning in detail Palhinha’s possible return.

If the move becomes permanent, Sporting will reportedly offer him a three-year contract, captaincy responsibilities and a key leadership role inside the dressing room.

The family factor is becoming impossible to ignore

The family perspective is also becoming stronger.

Recent reports have already surfaced Palhinha rejected approaches from major Turkish clubs Because he wants to be close to his family. Now A Bola has described the return to Lisbon as “irresistible”.

Despite privately leaning towards a return, Palhinha reportedly refused to express any desire to leave Tottenham before the club’s survival was mathematically secured. The midfielder did not want to create instability while Spurs were still fighting relegation.

In Portugal that stance is being presented as a matter of professional ethics rather than a hesitation over sporting.

Meanwhile, Sporting’s operations are being led by director Bernardo Morais Palmeiro, who reportedly has an excellent relationship with Palinha’s family after helping oversee the midfielder’s move from Fulham to Bayern Munich.

Tottenham is still far ahead in this race. De Zerbi is a big fan and wants to have Palhinha central in the project for next season. But in Portugal there is a feeling now that it is no longer just about clauses, fees or negotiations between clubs.

The player themselves begins to look like the one who can decide how the story will end.

You shouldn’t put anything past Bill Guerin. That’s why you shouldn’t be surprised to hear that he’s attempted to poach the youngest Hughes brother from the New Jersey Devils.

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As many have already pointed out, Zach Parise said the same thing before leaving the Devils… for the Wild!

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newcastle united FC Porto have been linked with interest in winger Oscar Pietuszewski in recent weeks, but the player’s camp now appear keen to calm expectations surrounding a summer transfer.

The 17-year-old has enjoyed a remarkable start to life in Portugal since arriving from Jagiellonia in January. Pietuszewski already has 15 appearances, three goals and two assists for Porto, helping the club win the Portuguese title before he was even 18 years old.

Those performances immediately put him on the radar of several European clubs. Newcastle United were recently nominated Between the sides monitoring the winger, with manchester united, liverpool, manchester city And chelsea.

However, according to the player’s agent, an immediate move away from Porto would not make sense.

“Complete madness”

As relayed to ball In Portugal, agent Mariusz Piekarski insisted that Pietuszewski planned to stay at Porto next season despite the increased attention.

“I think he will stay at Porto for another season,” Piekarski said. “There remains a lot of interest, but we have no plans to change clubs. That would be complete madness.”

The agent made it clear that the current priority is development rather than a quick transfer to one of the richest clubs in Europe.

“Oscar feels very good in Porto. He is happy and gaining experience.” he explained.

“Maybe in a year, after another season in the Portuguese league and playing in the UEFA Champions League, there will be a re-evaluation and he can think about what to do next.”

Piekarski also stressed that there is no specific time frame for the departure.

“Still, it doesn’t necessarily mean that he’ll have to go in a year. Maybe in two years.”

Porto is seen as the ideal next step

Reports in Portugal have already stated that the club are preparing a new contract for Oscar Pietuszewski when he turns 18 on May 20. The deal is expected to extend his stay until 2031 and could also include an increase to his current €60m (£52m) release clause.

From the player’s camp, there seems to be complete agreement with that viewpoint.

Pietuszewski has quickly become a key player under manager Francesco Farioli, his aggressive dribbling and direct style making him one of the breakout stories in Portugal during the second half of the season.

The winger puts up strong attacking numbers on average, while also showing impressive intensity on the ball. That combination has helped to increase interest from clubs like Newcastle.

School exams after graduation ceremony

Piekarski also revealed an unusual detail from the player’s recent program after Porto secured the league title.

The young player went back to Poland immediately after the ceremony to complete his secondary school exams.

“There were fears about how school, final exams and the Oscars would combine everything with FC Porto, but everything worked out well,” The agent said.

“They played at 9:30 pm on a Sunday and had final exams in the morning. I booked a jet to Modlin airport and had a driver waiting there so he could take a quick shower and go straight to the exam.”

At the moment, despite interest from Newcastle and increasing attention from across Europe, both Porto and the player’s representatives are convinced that staying where he is is the next wise move.

Samuel Chukwueze has performed quite well in his current loan spell fulham. Now talks are going on for a permanent agreement.

When the Nigerian joined the London club, AC Milan inserted a purchase option worth €24m. This comes after his clash with the Rossoneri, where expectations are rising about a permanent exit.

sports witness With the Italian side desperate to get money from Fulham, the sentiment is covered.

The winger has contributed to seven Premier League goals so far in the campaign. Marco Silva’s side want to keep him, however, they want exemptions.

Negotiations continue between the clubs

PianetaMilan Report on the winger’s situation, looking at how he has become a starter at Fulham. He has started the last four Premier League games, giving Milan hope.

Now, the Craven Cottage side have ‘officially begun discussions’ over a transfer.

Fulham do not want to pay €24 million.

The deal is believed to be worth between €18m and €20m.

Our take: Fulham’s right to take advantage

AC Milan have currently won only three of their last nine league matches. They have moved beyond the title race and potentially into a Conference League place.

If they miss the Champions League, it will be for the second time in as many seasons. There will be massive financial implications, forcing them to sell and leaving them desperate for capital gains.

Fulham probably know this and are playing on it.

Turkish media claim Galatasaray have stepped up their search liverpool Defender Virgil van Dijk.

The Netherlands international has been linked with a move to the Super Lig leaders in recent weeks. sports witness Reports covered last month that they were ready to match his Liverpool salary.

Simbom was waiting for the ‘green light’ for the Dutchman to make his move. Now it seems that an approach has been made.

Liverpool transfer talks begin

Arda Ozkurt has relayed to Heber SarıkirmizI think Galatasaray have started efforts to sign Van Dijk.

Turkish journalist says Liverpool captain would be interested in moving to Istanbul. In March, it was said that Van Dijk had been impressed by the atmosphere at Rams Park after two visits to Liverpool this season.

Talks are expected to continue before the summer. Gala are also hopeful that they will be able to sign the 34-year-old on a free transfer.

“Galatasaray have begun efforts to add Virgil van Dijk to their squad. Van Dijk is also interested in wearing the Galatasaray jersey. If an agreement is reached, Van Dijk has informed Galatasaray that he can leave Liverpool for no fee. Negotiations are ongoing.” The Turkish reporter said.

Last month it was reported that Galatasaray were ready to match his current Liverpool salary. With lower income taxes for foreign players in the Super Lig, it is hoped that this can be achieved.

Gala is already looking ahead to next season, with his manager Okan Buruk keen to strengthen his defence. Van Dijk will be seen as a possible replacement for Davinson Sanchez or Abdulkarim Bardaski.

liverpool has to take a decision

With just over 12 months left on his current deal, Liverpool may have to make a decision with the player this summer. However. It is unlikely they will allow the central defender to leave for free.

If the defender tries to put pressure on him, his huge salary could be a consideration.

Van Dijk has made 53 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring six goals.

chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur And Manchester United Sporting Clube de Portugal have held exploratory talks with the agents of star Maxi Araújo about a move.

A Bola report said that the 26-year-old’s talent This season of the Champions League has generated a high level of interest.

Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United call

The newspaper states that Maxi Araújo’s impressive performances in the Champions League this season, where he has shown ‘quality in transition and defensive solidity’, have elevated the winger’s status.

Atlético de Madrid is at the forefront of pursuing him. He has been given ‘priority option’ status for Diego Simeone’s side. But the Spaniards know there is strong interest in him.

chelseaTottenham and Manchester United are keen on the Premier League. Juventus is also in contact. All concerned parties have held ‘exploratory talks’ with the player’s agents.

All interested parties want to secure priority status with Sporting president Frederico Varandas and want to ‘avoid price inflation’. The growing concern is that there will be an auction and it will be ‘frantic’ during the summer.

€80m asking price

Sporting will start the summer by asking to meet the release clause of Maxi Araújo. It is currently set at €80m. Its purpose is to warn interested parties that they will not sell it cheap.

The Portuguese side want to keep the left-back but know interest will be ‘intense’. They are almost accepting that they will have to sell. Whatever the price, they will make a huge profit on a player who will cost them €13.7m in 2024.

Atlético de Madrid are currently the front-runners in the race for his signature. He has a clear desire for Diego Simeone. But there is competition from the Premier League. Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United are already in contact with his agents.

Whether any of those three will pay Sporting’s wishes remains to be seen. But talks with his agents in Portugal are being seen as a sign of his increasing interest.

Brian Gruda’s time at RB Leipzig is not over yet, with a farewell brighton and hove albion The loan was canceled at the last minute.

BILD reports that there has been a sudden change In RB Leipzig’s plans, that could mean he ends up staying there after all.

RB Leipzig farewell canceled

Sport Witness covered a report yesterday Explaining that Brejan Gruda is set to return to Brighton this summer. He is on loan at RB Leipzig but a permanent deal does not make financial sense for them.

Thus, they were planning to say goodbye to him this weekend, along with other departing players. Plans have now changed except for the BILD report.

While Xaver Schlager and Kosta Nedeljkovic will receive bouquets of flowers, the ‘farewell ceremony’ for Gruda has been canceled ‘at short notice’.

According to the newspaper, this follows ‘further lengthy negotiations’ with Gruda during the week. He made it clear that he is comfortable at the German club. After this the Bundesliga side decided not to bid him farewell.

Now talks with Brighton are ‘expected to intensify’ after the end of the season. The development offers a ‘ray of hope’ that Gruda can continue playing at RB Leipzig in the future.

brighton transfer demand

But there is still a long way to go to do so. According to BILD, Brighton are demanding a transfer fee of €30m for the 21-year-old.

Another loan deal may be a possibility, perhaps with an option or obligation to buy. The latter would suit Brighton perfectly. The next few weeks will be decisive in working on this.

One thing is for sure, Gruda is keen to stay in Leipzig. They are also keen to keep him with them. Coach Ole Werner made that clear this week.

“He was and still is an absolute asset to us. It’s been a win-win situation,” he said.

“What happens in the summer, we’ll see. But the fact that we all really enjoy working with him here, that he also enjoys being here, and that we play a style of football in which he can help us and in which he can develop further, is a good foundation.”

Now with his departure cancelled, there is clear belief that Leipzig will try to make a comeback. The deal has come alive again in a span of 24 hours.

chelsea’s The growing interest in Maxi Araújo is now colliding with Sporting CP’s transfer strategy, as the Portuguese club begins to shape both its asking price and succession plan.

The Uruguay international has been one of Sporting’s breakout names this season. His Champions League performance This brought them further into the limelight and attracted attention from across Europe.

As we’ve reported throughout this saga, chelsea and tottenham hotspur were one of the first Premier League clubs to make contact regarding the 26-year-old.

Recently, we reported with specificity Newcastle and Aston Villa Were also interested. Manchester United and Manchester City Also entered the picture last month.

Now, the position of the Lisbon side is becoming clearer. As the Portuguese press said, all the suitors ‘already know the demands of Sporting’.

Sporting sets new standards for negotiations

Maxi Araujo is protected by an €80m (£69m) release clause, but it appears Sporting have already established a more realistic starting point internally.

According to Portuguese newspaper to ballThe Lisbon side will only seriously consider offers above €50m (£43m).

This represents another step forward from First €40m-€45m figures Wandering around the market.

The club’s stance reflects both the player’s season and expectations that his value can still rise further.

Araújo has now played in 44 matches this season, scoring seven goals and adding four assists. In the Champions League, he was excellent defensively and physically, which attracted attention especially in England and Spain.

Chelsea connection creates interesting angle

Maxi Araújo’s situation is also indirectly being linked to Chelsea. This latest report suggests that Atletico Madrid have increased their interest in the Sporting player because Negotiations proving difficult for Mark Cucurella.

Diego Simeone’s side saw the Chelsea defender as their priority option on the left. However, the move is becoming increasingly complicated, with Araújo quickly moving from an alternative target to a much more serious possibility.

It creates an interesting dynamic around Chelsea.

On one hand, the Blues have already shown interest in Araújo. On the other hand, their reluctance to facilitate Cucurella’s exit could now help Atlético pursue a move for a Sporting player.

tottenham And Manchester United Be part of the wider group of clubs closely monitoring developments.

Sporting is already preparing for the possibility of an exit

Despite their desire to retain him publicly, Sporting have also been working pragmatically behind the scenes.

The report adds that the club are already scanning the market for a left-sided replacement. This plan becomes even more relevant if Araújo and his replacement Ricardo Mangas both leave this summer.

Internally, there is also discussion about potentially two players being signed for the position if a departure occurs.

That doesn’t mean Sporting expects a sale any time soon. However, it does show that they are preparing for the possibility.

World Cup strategy could delay everything

Although all signs point towards an imminent movement, Maxi Araújo’s future may not change so soon.

Sporting’s idea is to wait until after the World Cup before having concrete talks. There is a belief within the club that a strong tournament with Uruguay could boost his valuation even higher.

For interested clubs including Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United, the challenge may now be as much time as money.

The market is clearly building around Araújo. Sporting believes it could be even bigger in a few months.

crystal Palace Fenerbahce are keen to sign goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic, who is now on loan at Dinamo Zagreb.

Earlier this week, Sport Witness Covered claims from Croatia That Crystal Palace can ‘satisfy’ both Fenerbahçe’s €5m price tag and the stopper’s wage demands.

The same source also said the 31-year-old could move to England to join the Eagles in the summer.

Livakovic lost prominence at Fenerbahçe following Ederson’s arrival last summer and joined the Croatian club on loan in January. The move has helped him enjoy regular minutes again and is now attracting interest.

Crystal Palace’s interest backed

The Croatian international’s performances may have convinced Dinamo Zagreb to keep him while there are other clubs in the picture.

is according to sports newsJoe supports Crystal Palace’s interest and says the Eagles ‘want him’. He could earn more by switching to Selhurst Park rather than extending his stay.

The stopper’s permanent exit will net Fenerbahçe around €5 million and save on wages [€5m until 2028]. In case of a new loan, the Yellow Canaries want the club to cover his entire salary.

Oliver Glasner’s side can meet the demands set by both Fenner and the player. On the other hand, the Croatian club wants to sign him without compensation.

Sportske Novosti also spoke to the player’s agent Andy Barra and discussed his future plans. He confirmed an upcoming visit to Istanbul to conduct transfer talks with the Turkish club.

“Livakovic is ready to make concessions to Dinamo, as he has already done. But he cannot persuade Fener to let him go without a fee. Or for little money, when they have much bigger offers for him,” He said.

“To be honest, many clubs are calling, they are interested in Dominic; he is a goalkeeper at his peak. He is going to the World Cup, he is playing great for Dinamo… But to be honest, we have not talked about anything concrete yet.”

“He himself told me to wait until the league is over, so that Dinamo can also try to win the cup. Then he and I will get on the plane and go to Istanbul for talks with the Turks. After that meeting, we will be in a better position with respect to Dinamo. Because Dinamo is also in the running.”

Eagles can meet fee demand

The representative says the Istanbul club will not let him go by terminating his contract.

He also insists that Dinamo Zagreb cannot keep him without paying compensation. This could come as an incentive for Crystal Palace to meet the fee demanded.

Bara explained: “Of course, he won’t stay! The Turks will never accept it. He can’t do it. It’s impossible to do business with Fenerbahçe without compensation. But no one from Dinamo has called me yet and said they won’t give compensation.

“I think it’s still a bit early. I think Maksimir is also waiting for the end of the season, he wants to see who he will sell. Maybe if they earn €15m, Modri ​​will sell to Belje.

“Then they can have compensation for Livakovic, maybe they say they are willing to pay €2.5m, let’s try to complete the transfer. Of course, even this should not be enough, if a club offers Fenerbahçe €4, 5 or 6m.”

Contracts, prices and statistics

Dominik Livakovic has kept five clean sheets and conceded 16 goals in 14 matches for Dinamo Zagreb.

His contract at Fenerbahçe expires in 2028 and is worth €4m transfer market.

Crystal Palace and the Croatian club will have to wait until he returns from talks with his parent club.

Arne Slott’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta, has hinted that there will be ‘a lot of changes’ liverpool After admitting that signing the deal with the Reds this summer was the biggest moment of his career.

ESPN Netherlands has an interview Today with the Brazilian agent. She discusses a variety of topics including the slot situation at Liverpool.

liverpool summer changes

The Dutch coach is facing an interesting summer, with a large portion of Liverpool fans wanting to see him replaced at the helm.

It has been a difficult year for the Liverpool manager, with Liverpool currently 18 points behind leaders Arsenal after offering a non-existent defense of the title last season.

This comes despite a massive summer in which the Reds spent a record amount of money to reshape the squad with major additions. However, reports from England have indicated that Slott retains the confidence of the club hierarchy. Unless there is a major change, he will remain at Anfield.

This is despite connecting to Ajax. Recent reports have indicated that the Dutch giants have made an offer to the Liverpool manager.

Pimenta would not comment on that. But he hinted that ‘there will definitely be a lot of changes’ at Liverpool and Ajax.

“Ajax is an important club, although it is certainly not a big club like Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.” He said.

“But for Brazil, Ajax is a very important club because it is a buying club. And we (Brazil) are an exporting country.”

Arne Slott contract negotiations

Instead, Pimenta preferred to focus on Arne Slot’s initial move to Liverpool in the summer of 2024. According to him, this move was the biggest and most important step in his career so far.

“It was really incredible,” He added.

“Imagine: I grew up in Brazil, where I followed Liverpool from a distance, during a season when you thought: Wow, look at Liverpool! And suddenly you’re sitting there negotiating the manager’s contract. I think it was one of the most influential moments of my career, yes.”

The focus now is on whether further contract negotiations are to take place. With only one year left on his deal, Slott finds himself in a precarious situation.

Whether he gets an extension or not will certainly depend on how next season goes. At the moment, there certainly aren’t many Liverpool fans who would hand it over.

to brighton chelsea The transfer route is well underway these days, and it seems transfer rumors are also on the way, as it is said that El Mala could now be set for Stamford Bridge this summer.

Sport Bild reports that Chelsea Now the 19-year-old is at the front of the queue for the move, and has pushed Brighton aside in the process.

brighton still interested

The newspaper reports that Saeed El Mala’s future is now being strictly handled by his mother Sabrina El Mala. She has taken up the role since March and will tackle the transfer this summer.

On Monday, after the defeat to Leverkusen, he called up Brighton. The purpose of this was to find out whether, as reports said, he had completely withdrawn his offer for Forward.

Brighton insisted she did not do so, and that she still had a ‘intense interest’ in her son. Their offer of €35m was also still valid. The problem is that Cologne blocked the conversation after this Brighton failed to formally submit their planned €35m offer.

The Seagulls, for their part, had acted this way because they did not intend to match Cologne’s €50m asking price. Their strategy is to wait for the price to fall and then make their move.

At this time no club has made a firm bid. But Brighton believe that Cologne have been made aware that someone will be coming. And that’s what is making them firm on their demands of €50m. However, the German club has not even spoken to Sabrina El Mala.

Chelsea bid in the making

She, thanks to her role in the poker game, is clearly gambling on Chelsea’s bid. According to Sportbild, the Blues have hinted in talks that they will make a higher bid than Brighton this summer.

In fact, their plan would be to outbid the Seagulls and then send Sed El Mala back on loan to Cologne for another year. This will be a ‘dream come true’ for the family.

Chelsea could afford to stay a year away with the youngster, and he would be happy to spend another year developing in his homeland. It’s the best of both worlds for cologne.

The problem is that Chelsea may struggle to make that bid this summer. If they miss the Champions League, which looks possible, the financial hit will alter their plans drastically. There won’t be any expensive signing that won’t lead to an immediate promotion to the first team.

This would be bad news for the El Mala family, as Brighton have no interest in a deal that would see him loaned back out next season.

Thus, they find themselves in dilemma. Sabrina El Mala, the agent, is desperate to keep everyone interested while they wait and hopes that Chelsea will offer the deal that everyone really wants.

Max Holloway has addressed the growing speculation about being linked to a rematch with Conor McGregor at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas, admitting that he has been appealed by the fight for personal reasons, while confirming that he has yet to receive a formal offer from the UFC.

McGregor plans to return to action for the first time in five years after suffering a broken foot in his trilogy against Dustin Poirier in 2021, with UFC 329 emerging as the most likely destination during International Fight Week. Holloway, who lost to McGregor in 2013, has been widely discussed as a potential opponent for that comeback, and he explained in an interview with Paramount that the idea of ​​settling unfinished business is attractive.

“I mean, we have the history,” Holloway said. “We fought a long time ago. I told you guys, if someone attacked me, I’d bring him back. I’d love to bring him back. There’s so much talk about him coming back, and everybody’s talking about how serious he really is. It seems like he’s been training and taking and really wants to come back to fight. It’s exciting.

He said, “He looks hungry. He looks extremely hungry. He did a boxing exhibition not too long ago, so it was great to see him. I would just like to get one back. It’s a huge fight.” “Anything with Conor McGregor is huge, but having history with that guy, it would be nice to be able to get someone back. I’ve got to get my payback on one of the guys. If I can continue to move down the list, that would be great.”

Max Holloway vs. Conor McGregor contract has not been proposed yet

Holloway’s most recent outing included a lopsided decision loss to Charles Oliveira that cost him the BMF title, and he was honest about his motivation to erase that performance from the conversation as quickly as possible.

He said, “You’re only as good as your last fight, and we’re going to make everyone forget about that last fight as quickly as we can.”

Despite mutual interest, Holloway confirmed that no contract has yet been offered.

“Maybe, we’ll see what happens,” he said when asked about UFC 329.

near barcelona Tottenham HotspurLuka Vuckovic is on their target list for the summer.

The Premier League side allowed the centre-back to join Hamburg SV on loan in August, and he has starred for them this season.

In fact, the Tottenham man has been a standout player for the Bundesliga side, where he has made 26 appearances.

The centre-back made 25 of those starts before suffering a setback in April. He regained full fitness and came off the bench in his team’s 2–1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Hamburg lost three matches and conceded nine goals in the 19-year-old’s absence. This will give an idea of ​​his importance for the German club. His performances have attracted the attention of several European sides, including Barcelona.

Barcelona approach for Tottenham man

sky germany The La Liga winners have set their sights on Luka Vuckovic in their efforts to improve the defence, according to reports.

Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni is the main target for the centre-back position and last week, Sport Witness Covered claims from Spain Tottenham Hotspur’s Christian Romero is their plan B.

It is unclear where the Croatia international stands in the pecking order, but the Catalan club have held first talks with his representatives. Agent Pini Zahavi, who also represents both Robert Lewandowski and Hansi Flick, manages the defender.

Hamburg SV have a desire to extend their stay after this season. he has talked about his dream Of playing with his brother Mario, who is in the Bundesliga team.

He is serving a doping ban until November and extending Luka’s loan stay could help him achieve his dream next season. However, this will not be easy given the interest from top clubs.

Sorting out Spurs’ future needs

As things stand, Luka Vuckovic’s future after this season remains uncertain and is unlikely to be at Hamburg SV.

last month, the guard said When asked about his future plans, he said he has a contract at Tottenham Hotspur until 2030.

Vuskovic’s Agent Pini Zahavi insisted A decision on his future will be made at the end of the season. Roberto De Zerbi could push for a transfer if his side are relegated.

Spurs have the opportunity to make money from his sale, but it is not yet clear what their plans are for him. There should be more clarity in the coming weeks and months.

Aston Villa On his agenda for the summer is Udinese’s Thomas Christensen.

The centre-back joined the Serie A team from Danish club AGF in September 2023 and has been a regular since then.

His performances have attracted the attention of Premier League teams including Aston Villa.

On 1 April, Khel Sakshi Covered claims from Italy There was interest from the Villans, Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest last summer. Juventus and AC Milan have now joined the chase.

Therefore, Udinese are pushing to renew the Denmark international’s contract. At the moment, he has not committed his long-term future to the Italian club.

Aston Villa chasing defender

Meanwhile, Unai Emery’s side have secured the return of the 24-year-old.

is according to TuttoMercatoWebAnd their headline states that Aston Villa are ‘interested’ ahead of the summer.

AC Milan have watched Thomas Christensen repeatedly recently, and a number of Premier League sides are keeping a close eye. Only Aston Villa is directly mentioned.

Thomas Christensen’s contract expires in 2028, and the next window could be his last big chance to earn a good fee. Therefore, Udinese are considering the possibility of his departure and have set a price tag of €25m. This may not be an issue for the Villa Park club.

Defender aims to join Europe-qualifying club

Thomas Christensen recently told campo The Italian club had offered a renewal. He has not made a final decision yet as he aims to join a European club.

“Yes, I can confirm that [Udinese wants to extend]. This is not the first time this has happened. He came already after one and a half year. He said.

“The situation is that when I came our plan was that I would play for a period, so that I can make the jump from there again. So, it is clear that it is in our plan that the step forward should be made.

“When that happens, we’ll have to see. But yes, there have been some contract extension talks and some offers, yes.

“In the short term, it’s quite likely that the next step will be to a bigger club, perhaps playing in Europe. I wouldn’t rule it out.”

“Things are open, so it’s hard to say, but in any case, moving to a bigger club is obviously the move I see myself taking.”

Aston Villa fits the bill

The Udinese star’s desire to join a club playing in the UEFA competition would come as a boost for the Premier League side.

Aston Villa are fifth in the table, six points ahead of sixth-placed AFC Bournemouth, and in a comfortable position to qualify for the Champions League.

In short, the defender can accomplish his goal if he joins the Villans after this season. He has made 28 appearances this season transfer market He is worth €12 million.

Manchester United We’ve seen Antony explain his move to Real Betis more than once – and he’s not really changing the script.

The Brazilian is still performing strongly in Spain, with 13 goals and nine assists in 41 appearances this season. That output has helped him restore confidence after a difficult spell at Old Trafford, where things never went consistently well.

Recently he revealed about going to Real Betis “One of the best decisions of his life”. Now, in another interview globo esporteAntony has gone back to the same topics again. This time, he added a little more detail about what went wrong during his Manchester United tenure.

Antony again points to off-pitch issues

Antony emphasizes his struggles in England weren’t about football ability.

“The off-pitch part affects a lot. I had some problems outside football that affected me. It was a complicated moment, but it brought learning and maturity.” He said.

“It was in those difficult moments that I stopped, reflected and began to value the simple things. It was a difficult period behind the scenes, which very few people know about, but it made me realize that I needed to find myself and be good for things to flow.”

He made it clear that he has no regrets about joining Manchester United.

“I don’t forget playing football. I don’t regret going to Manchester. I’m grateful to the club. I learned a lot there.” Antony added.

Betis is still the turning point

Antony once again described His move to Real Betis As an important moment.

“It was very important for me. This is where I found myself. This is where I found myself and could become very happy in a short period of time.” he explained.

“Even before I arrived on loan, I was already mentally preparing, because I knew I had a short time and I could make a difference.”

He also spoke about how quickly things changed after leaving Manchester United.

“I was called again [by the national team] Immediately after arriving at Betis, which was very important for me. It was emotional because of the change. I was playing very little in England, not feeling good or happy and then I came here and helped the team, became one of the great players.

“Today I feel much more prepared, more mature. I’m living my best moments on and off the field with my family.”

Cristiano Ronaldo story adds fresh details

Antony at least offered something new as he shared more details about his time with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United.

“Cristiano is a great person. You learn a lot from him.” He said. “He once joked to me that people think he’s arrogant, but in daily life he’s very playful.”

“We used to sit at the table and he would talk about life, books and many other topics besides football. It was good because it helped us to differentiate. He would say: ‘Today we will not talk about football.’

There were light moments behind the scenes too.

“Once in the sauna he joked with me, showed me his body and asked if he looked 23 years old. I was embarrassed too, because you see the level of care he takes even at the age of almost 40. He is a reference for everyone.”

The magic of Man United still sets the tone

Antony keeps telling the same story, just with slightly different details each time. He clearly does not view Manchester United with despair, but it does not seem so either someone who remembers it. Meanwhile, United have also moved on.

Nevertheless, his form at Betis underlines that he is a player there. A reminder that context and environment can shape outcomes just as much as ability.

Manchester United And liverpool Juventus’ signing Francisco Conceicao has been added to their agenda for the summer.

His performances for the Serie A team have drawn attention from both Manchester United and Liverpool.

After scoring 11 goals and 13 assists in 93 matches for the Dragons, Juve signed the winger from FC Porto in July 2025 for €32m.

Since moving to Italy, he has scored four goals and provided four assists in 38 appearances.

His Serie A statistics this season are as follows:

• Appearances: 27
• Start: 23
• Total minutes: 1,796
• Target: 3
• Assist: 4
• Expected target: 5.91
• Expected Support: 4.01
• Key passes per game: 1.1
• Shots on goal per game: 0.7
• Big chances made: 4
• Big chances missed: 8

On March 27, Khel Witness Covered claims from Italy Making the Reds’ first contact on the right wing. Arne Slot’s side are looking for a right winger to replace Mohamed Salah, who will leave Anfield after this season.

Manchester United and Liverpool in the mix

gazzetta dello sport Let’s just say he has attracted the attention of Liverpool and the Red Devils, even if his goal and assist numbers are not that impressive.

The Merseyside club see the Portugal international’s profile as similar to that of Mohamed Salah.

Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti has previously managed the Egyptian at AS Roma. On the tension between the Liverpool star and Francisco Conceição, he said: “The comparison is apt.”

“He’s a young boy, he’s still got a lot of experience to gain, he needs to convince himself that he can play a bit inside, and having a man behind him shouldn’t worry him. If he gets the ball outside and faces you, though, he goes unmarked.”

“He needs to improve the quality of his shot, because Salah is top notch, but Conceicao has such intensity and toughness in one-on-one situations that it becomes really difficult to keep up with him.”

Manchester United have now joined Liverpool in the race for the current Juve attacker. The Old Trafford club move up to third, 11 points ahead of sixth-placed Brighton & Hove Albion after a 2-1 win over Brentford.

Michael Carrick’s side are likely to return to the Champions League and hope to improve their attack. Gazzetta says the 23-year-old could be an option.

Juventus still have a €25.6m fee to amortise. Therefore, the Old Lady will not start any negotiations below the ‘current budget’ of €25.6m.

Gazzetta believes a fee of around €45-50m is needed to convince Juve and that fee could rise if he is to shine at the World Cup.

Contract, price and agent information

Francisco Conceição’s contract expires in 2030, and transfer market He is worth €30 million.

The agency Gestifute, headed by super-agent Jorge Mendes, is representing him. The agent has good relations with both Manchester United and Liverpool.

nottingham forest And wolverhampton wanderers Talks are ongoing over a summer deal for Martial Munetsi, with Vitor Pereira keen on a deal.

foot market The report adds that Munetsi’s impressive performances on loan at Paris FC have opened the door to a summer transfer.

reinvention in paris

‘After losing his way’ at Wolves Marhasal Munetsi joined Paris FC on loan in the January transfer window.

The deal has proven to be a smart deal for the French side. The 29-year-old has established himself as a key player by scoring four goals in 13 Ligue 1 games as he steered the club away from the relegation zone.

Those demonstrations have also attracted attention from outside France. According to FM sources, Nottingham Forest have identified Munetsi as a target to strengthen their midfield.

The interest appears to be coming from Vitor Pereira, who worked with the 29-year-old at Wolves. He is ‘well aware of the qualities of the player.’ The Portuguese manager is applying pressure internally to finalize the transfer.

The FM reports that the two countries are close to an agreement. Nottingham Forest have already begun discussions with the player’s representatives.

Paris FC is not giving up

However, the story may continue in Paris. According to FM information, Marshal Munetsi has already hinted He wants to stay at Paris FC this summer.

There have been no discussions with Wolves at this time. But that could change quickly as Nottingham Forest continue to make progress.

Nothing is official at the moment and the situation is likely to become clear in the coming weeks. But Nottingham Forest are in the lead at the moment, thanks to Vitor Pereira who is pressing for talks.

Of course, any transfer could depend on their Premier League status. But it seems the Portuguese boss is keen on a reunion at the City Ground this summer.

armory A key man was sent off on one of Turkey’s biggest nights this week as sporting director Andrea Berta was sent off in Galatasaray’s impressive 3-0 win over Fenerbahçe.

The derby effectively moved Galatasaray closer to the league title. It also provided Arsenal with the opportunity for high level live scouting.

Turkish journalist’s report Ali Nasi Kukuk Stating that Berta remained in Istanbul and planned a meeting with Galatasaray officials. This shows that this was not just a casual trip.

Standout performers on Arsenal radar

Andrea Berta’s presence comes amid claims Arsenal are monitoring three Galatasaray players. Although the exact shortlist has not been confirmed, the match itself offered several obvious candidates.

Baris Alpar Yilmaz stood out again. The 25-year-old left winger scored his 8th goal of the season. He also has 10 assists combining straight runs with a consistent end product. He fits the profile of a wide forward capable of adding depth and versatility to Arsenal’s attack.

Yunus Akgun is another strong option. Also 25, the attacking midfielder has contributed 6 goals and 9 assists. A former Leicester City player, he works between the lines, offering creativity and movement – ​​traits that could suit Mikel Arteta’s system.

Furthermore, centre-back Abdulkerim Bardaki and goalkeeper Ugurkan Cakir have been among Galatasaray’s most reliable performers this season. However, both are outdated and may not align with Arsenal’s usual recruitment model, which leans towards players with resale value.

Meanwhile, Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara – Previously linked to other Premier League clubs – Remained on the bench, while youngster Noah Lang made brief appearances without making much of an impact. that was arsenal’s goal Last.

Familiar faces and unlikely targets

The game also featured two former Arsenal players. Lucas Torreira started for Galatasaray, while Matteo Guendouzi lined out for Fenerbahçe. Both are well known to the club, but neither are expected to be part of their future plans.

As far as big names go, Victor Osimhen remains the key man at Galatasaray. However, after signing Victor Gykeres last summer, Arsenal are unlikely to pursue another high-cost striker.

Leroy Sane also brings Premier League pedigree from his time at Manchester City. Still, there is no clear indication that he will be on Arsenal’s shortlist.

what happens next

The most telling detail is Andrea Berta’s decision to stay in Istanbul. Arsenal aren’t just observing – they’re exploring.

Galatasaray’s strong season and potential title win increases their team’s visibility. In turn, this strengthens their negotiating position.

For Arsenal, this looks like preliminary groundwork rather than an imminent deal. However, players like Yilmaz and Akgun are now sitting firmly on the radar. And after such an impressive derby performance, it’s easy to see why.

The Detroit Red Wings need to make big changes and rumors are already flying. Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman clearly stated in the post-season conference call that the team needed better players to advance in the Stanley Cup playoffs. In fact, one NHL insider has an idea for Detroit in a potential trade this summer.

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman believes the Red Wings should focus on St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington during the offseason, according to an insider on the 32 Thoughts Podcast. Friedman didn’t think John Gibson and Cam Talbot were problems, but would represent a potential upgrade.

Binnington was the starting goaltender for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, leading them to a silver medal. Meanwhile, the 32-year-old goaltender struggled to perform in St. Louis, posting an .873 save percentage and allowing 3.33 goals per game. Although the statistics were not good, Binnington is still a good goaltender.

Prior to his struggles during the 2025–26 NHL season, Binnington had two campaigns with a save percentage over .900 and fewer than 2.9 goals allowed per game. When it matters most, the St. Louis goaltender shows up, as he did in the 2026 Olympics and his last two appearances in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

There are a few things that can stop a potential deal. Detroit’s system has a plethora of highly regarded goaltender prospects. With top prospects Sebastian Cosa and Trey Augustin on the sidelines, the organization may be more willing to ride with Gibson again and show patience.

After all, the Red Wings have other areas of need, including an elite forward and a new bottom six. For now, it’s an interesting idea, but Binnington may not need it.

Read more: Blockbuster trade brewing? Detroit Red Wings Eye Major 2026 Offseason Move

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Tottenham Hotspur Arsenal are among the clubs battling for Sporting’s Maxi Araujo in the summer.

last month, sports witness specifically disclosed Tottenham have initiated contact with a bid to sign the 26-year-old.

on weekends, record in portugal Arsenal are said to have opened talks to sign the left wing, who is valued at around €60m.

He can also operate as a left-back and winger and has contributed 10 goals and 12 assists in 80 matches.

This includes six goals and four assists in 42 matches this season, operating primarily as a left-back.

He even played the full 90 minutes in both legs in the Champions League quarter-finals against Arsenal. Kai Havertz’s goal helped the Gunners reach the last four with a 1–0 aggregate score.

His league statistics this season are as follows:

• Appearances: 25
• Start: 21
• Total minutes: 1,855
• Minutes per game: 74
• Interceptions per game: 1.0
• Tackles per game: 1.7
• Possession won (final third): 0.4
• Balls recovered per game: 4.0
• Dribble past per game: 1.0
• Clearance per game: 1.2
• Blocked shots per game: 0.2
• Duels won per game: 5.3

Tottenham’s interest in Arsenal target

Spurs appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager on 31 March, but this would not affect their interest in the rising star.

A source gave this information sports witness Tottenham Hotspur have also kept Maxi Araujo on their agenda after initiating contact.

The north London club are still struggling to sign the Uruguay international despite Portugal’s latest claims that Arsenal have opened talks.

earlier today, we revealed Eight Premier League teams are following the South American.

Tottenham, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City. We are not aware of the approach or interest from the Gunners and the other two English clubs.

Araújo’s release clause is €80 million and recent claims state the Lions want €60 million. However, the same sources state sports witness A minimum of €45-50m is needed to secure his services in the summer window.

Our opinion: Tottenham need to stay in the PL

Spurs are now 18th in the table, two points behind 17th-placed West Ham United. Both the teams have four matches left in this season.

Tottenham Hotspur must avoid relegation from the Premier League to have a chance of signing Maxi Araujo in the summer.

Despite remaining in the top flight, Spurs face competition from other English clubs to obtain his signature. With or without Tottenham, there is likely to be a battle for the Sporting star.

Tottenham Hotspur Manor Solomon was loaned to Fiorentina in January. This was his second stint away from the club in the campaign and his future is unknown.

The Israeli winger has already had his ups and downs in Florence.

He was absent for almost a month due to a thigh injury but has already scored two goals for Fiorentina. This played a big role in turning their season around and taking them away from the relegation battle.

The Italian side have the option to buy him permanently and the same is true for Jack Harrison. sports witness It covers how a deal for the Tottenham player looks increasingly likely, with the 26-year-old impressing on a more consistent basis.

Solomon himself has now spoken about his future.

No certainty about transfer

Manor Solomon was involved in Fiorentina’s goalless draw against Sassuolo at the weekend. He spoke to DAZN about his situation, focusing specifically on whether he intends to stay in Florence after the current campaign.

He explained that he is enjoying his stay at Fiorentina but is unsure about a permanent transfer.

Solomon said- via alfredo pedulla: : “I don’t know yet if I’ll stay or not, but I’ve really enjoyed my time here in Florence. I’ve enjoyed both the environment and the people, and I want to give my all until the end of the season.”

In addition to making his appreciation clear, Solomon revealed that there would be talks with LaViola once the season ends.

“At the end of the season, we will talk to the club and decide what to do.”

Our opinion: Tottenham should accept discount

The last few months have shown that Solomon can make an impact at Fiorentina. It would not be a surprise if he contributes more goals before the end of the season, which would further reassure the Florence club.

However, it is very likely that Fabio Paratici’s club will ask for a waiver. Italian clubs usually do this and Fiorentina lack the resources due to stadium construction issues.

Despite Tottenham never making the winger part of their main plans, they signed him for free. Solomon has a buy option in the current deal The €10 million plus rebates on top of that will also be deducted as capital gains for Spurs.

of the armory Cristian Mosquera has dismissed claims of increasing pressure in the title race.

The Gunners now top the table, three points ahead of second-placed Manchester City, who have a game in hand.

Arsenal have faced tough performances in their last seven matches, losing four. This included a defeat to Manchester City in the EFL Cup, a defeat against Southampton in the FA Cup and two defeats in the Premier League.

Mikel Arteta’s side have three points from their last three league matches.

The Premier League team is also in the race to win the Champions League. They will face Atletico Madrid in the European semi-finals.

The first leg will take place in Madrid on Wednesday. Before this clash, Monday’s edition As Has published an interview with Cristian Mosquera.

Arsenal not under pressure

The newspaper asked the 21-year-old about the team’s morale as the pressure mounts after a ‘complex few weeks’.

While reacting to that, Cristian Mosquera sends a message to his Arsenal teammates.

“Well, despite the noise that has been going on outside and that is continuing, inside the dressing room we are calm and confident that our work will bring the reward we want.” He said.

“It’s time to step up and show that character. Look at these upcoming matches with the best possible approach. That’s how we’ll tackle them.”

When asked if there was ‘a lot of nervousness or tension’ at Arsenal, Mosquera explained: “I don’t think so. Many things are said from the outside until they seem true, but they are not.”

“You hear the word ‘pressure’ a lot, but it’s not pressure at all. As the manager says, this really is an opportunity we want to make history with this club, and we’re taking it with the belief that we can seize it.”

Spain international reveals Atletico approach

Cristian Mosquera graduated from Valencia’s youth system. He spent four years with their first team and left them for Arsenal in July 2025. Atletico Madrid had tried to sign him a year before that.

AS asked him about these links, and he said: “It’s true that there were some rumors.”

“My agent handles everything related to my future, and unless there is something very concrete, I tell him not to tell me anything, so he is the one managing it. But it is true that there was some contact with Atlético.”

Arsenal’s remaining matches

Emirates Club has four matches left in the Premier League and will have at least two matches in the Champions League.

Arsenal’s fixture list is as follows:

• atlético madrid [away] on 29th April
• v arsenal [home] on 2 may
• atlético madrid [home] on 5 may
• vs west ham united [away] on 10th may
• v burnley [home] tbd
• V Crystal Palace [away] on 24th may

nottingham forest “We are working on a deal to sign Naples’ Mathias Oliveira,” a source told Sport Witness.

The Premier League team took a look at the 28-year-old in the winter market, but were not able to seal a deal.

On March 27, Khel Witness Found out are nottingham forest ‘Still trying’ to sign left-back.

At the time, we said any move depended on the Reds remaining in the Premier League. They are now 16th in the table and eight points ahead of 18th-placed Tottenham Hotspur.

The club’s immediate focus at the City Ground is on avoiding relegation, while behind the scenes, work is underway to reshape their squad for next season.

Nottingham Forest are in talks with Napoli

The Premier League team continues to include the Uruguay international on its agenda.

A source told sports witness Nottingham Forest continue talks with the Serie A side over the transfer of the 28-year-old. It is unclear how discussions between the two clubs are progressing.

We also do not have information on the fee required to convince Antonio Conte’s side to approve a move.

Mathias Oliveira has been a regular player for the national team. Barring a last-minute surprise, he will make Marcelo Bielsa’s squad for the World Cup.

The South American will decide on his future after the World Cup, with the option of Nottingham Forest.

Vitor Pereira’s side have made progress in this operation. The move could be attractive if the Reds are to win the Europa League and qualify for the Champions League. To do this, they must first beat Aston Villa in the semi-finals.

Contracts, prices, statistics and agent information

The defender’s preferred position is on the left side of the defense and he can also operate as a centre-back. He played 1,698 minutes in 30 matches for Napoli this season.

His Serie A statistics are as follows:

• Appearances: 22
• Start: 13
• Total minutes: 1,240
• Minutes per game: 56

Mathias Oliveira’s contract runs until 2030 and is worth €15m transfer market. Uruguay-based agency GBG Global Business Group is managing the Nottingham One goal.

The long-awaited Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight is closer than ever after years of failed attempts. Negotiations have now reached the final stages, according to promoter Eddie Hearn, who confirmed on IFL TV that both sides are working out the final details of a two-fight agreement.

The deal will see Anthony Joshua return to the ring in July and face Tyson Fury later in the year. This update marks a major change after more than a decade of missed opportunities. The contracts have not yet been signed, but the structure of the deal is now clear. For fans, a Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight is no longer a distant dream. Now it’s close to being official.

Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight plans take shape

The Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight plan involves two fights under one agreement. Hearn confirmed that Joshua will take part in a warm-up fight in July before facing Fury, with November expected to be the target date for the main event.

“We will have a contract, and we haven’t signed a contract yet, but we are negotiating the final points in an agreement to get back in the ring in July and [then] “Fight Tyson Fury.”

The timeline follows the recent activity of both fighters. Fury returned on 11 April after a 16-month absence, defeating Arslanbek Makhmudov in Manchester. After the win, Fury called out Joshua.

Joshua has been active. He stopped Jake Paul shortly before a personal tragedy in Nigeria in December. Despite that condition, he quickly returned to training and has been preparing for his next fight ever since.

Hearn also talked about the risks surrounding the July fight. “The good news is: If we take a [warm-up] Fight like this, we’ve signed on to fight Tyson Fury, and all you have to do is bite your nails for 36 minutes or less in July, and you’ll get the fight, if not the fight of the century – of all time.

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight backed by Saudi deal

The Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight is expected to be funded by Saudi boxing consultant Turki Alalshikh. Once the agreement is signed, control of the event will pass to Saudi organisers.

“Once we sign up for that deal, it is handed over to Saudi consultant Turki Alalshaikh for staging. We will promote for July; I think the November fight or whatever, will be promoted by the Saudi company Cela.”

“AJ and I, Tyson Fury, we will have a contract [Alalshikh] Basically financing the fight. It depends on where he is.”

There is still hope that the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight could take place in the United Kingdom. Hearn said the goal was to present a major event to the fans and suggested the venue would match the scale of the fight.

Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight affected by Usyk talks

The Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight has also been shaped with input from Oleksandr Usyk. Hearn confirmed that Usyk was involved in discussions regarding Joshua’s next steps.

“I’m sure he won’t mind me saying that, [a lot of this has come from Oleksandr Usyk]. He was part of these conversations, and the conversations were exactly like this: ‘He’s fighting back.'”

Usyk’s role helped define the plan for Joshua to take the fight in July before facing Fury. The timing also falls in line with Fury’s recent return and the current activity in the division.

Fury has not fought regularly in recent years and has talked about retirement. Meanwhile, Joshua continues to train and prepare for a comeback that could lead directly to the biggest fight of his career.

The Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight is unsigned, but negotiations are now in the final stages. If the contracts have been completed, the schedule is already in place. July will see Joshua’s return and November could finally deliver the heavyweight bout that has been talked about for years.

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of liverpool The pursuit of RB Leipzig star Yann Diomande looks to be on the rise, with Arne Slot’s side closer than ever to making a move for his potential Mohamed Salah replacement.

BILD reports that the RedsThe 19-year-old has met with agents of Paris Saint-Germain ahead of a summer transfer.

Liverpool and others are watching

The German newspaper reports that after a ‘strong debut season’ in which Yann Diomande has scored 12 goals and seven assists so far, the Ivorian has ‘attracted the attention’ of top clubs.

RB Leipzig want to keep him for at least another year, barring an ‘extreme offer’. However, at least people at the club believe it will happen because Diomande is ‘very good’.

They have set a price tag of €100m for the 19-year-old. But that’s not discouraging his agents or his supporters. The former, Roc Nation, are already actively working on the transfer.

According to BILD, there have been meetings with Liverpool and PSG, both of whom are ‘particularly interested’. Leipzig have not received any concrete offers yet. Meanwhile, Manchester United have reduced their interest.

A report earlier this month said Liverpool have already expressed formal interest In winger. Now they have talked to his agents.

Sign now, play later

One possible option is for a club to sign Yann Diomande this summer for a ‘slightly lower price’ but move him next season. However, the fee should still be at least €100 million.

This would give Leipzig another year with their star player, especially in the Champions League. Talks on extending Diomande’s deal are not on the table at the moment. Leipzig consider a new deal to benefit only their agent, and no one else.

It seems the Bundesliga side are aware of Roc Nation’s transfer efforts. And, for now, don’t see the point of a new deal or trying to get him signed.

Of course, the situation may change in the coming weeks and months. But after talks with Liverpool and PSG, the trend appears to be towards a summer transfer.

‘Wolves’ Months after leaving them for the Premier League team, Ferr López returned to Celta Vigo in January.

The La Liga side sold the attacking midfielder to Wolves for €23m in June 2025 and his sale helped them balance their books.

López did not receive regular minutes with the English club and struggled to impress when given limited opportunities.

To put this into context, he failed to score and contribute one assist in 364 minutes in 12 matches for Wolves. A limited role led him to return to Celta Vigo on loan for the remainder of the season.

Since moving back to Spain, the Wolves man has started to enjoy regular minutes.

His La Liga statistics this season are as follows:

• Appearances: 11
• Start: 8
• Total minutes: 727
• Minutes per game: 66
• Target: 1
• Help: 0
• Expected target: 0.82
• Expected Support: 0.79
• Big chances made: 2
• Big chances missed: 1

Earlier this month, the 21-year-old said He wanted to be happy again and is now enjoying it at Celta Vigo.

On 7 April, Game Witness Covered claims from Spain His future is open after this season.

The Wolves man is clear about future plans

Celta Vigo wanted to sign him on loan for 18 months, but the Premier League team only allowed him to join until the end of the season.

uncheck It turns out and reports that Fer López wants to remain with the Spanish club next season. His agent, Jorge Mendes, is well aware of his transfer desire for the summer.

Wolves’ relegation from the top flight was confirmed earlier this week, and it is unclear whether it will have any impact on Lopez’s desire to remain at Celta Vigo.

Celta Vigo president Marian Mourinho and sporting director, Marco Garces, will have to open fresh negotiations with the English club for a new loan deal, perhaps with a purchase option. It is clear they will not be able to offer the €23m fee they received from Wolves last summer.

He faced some challenges during talks in January. With this in mind, the report states that ‘another lengthy negotiations are set to take place between Celta Vigo and Wolves.’

Celta Vigo is now seventh on points with Getafe in sixth. There is a belief that it will be easier for Europe to reach an agreement by securing qualifications. However, Wolves have the final say on whether to approve a second loan.

Our view: Mendes key to summer transfer

The super-agent has a close relationship with the English club, who will make a number of changes to their squad in the summer.

Jorge Mendes is aware of Ferr López’s desire to remain at Celta Vigo and could use his good relationship with Wolves to help his client secure another loan transfer.

The representative has an important role to play in helping the player extend his stay in Spain.

Fenerbahçe are ready to get serious in their attempts to sign Bernardo Silva after he leaves Manchester City in this summer.

Photomack reports that the Turkish club They have ‘started efforts’ to include Silva in their team once he becomes a free agent.

manchester city tour

According to their information, sporting director Devin Ozek and football branch manager Erton Torunogullari will travel to England after the Galatasaray derby on Sunday.

They are planning to hold the first meeting with Bernardo Silva’s agent to discuss a move this summer.

There are also plans to beat rivals Galatasaray to his signature. This would involve the Manchester City star being offered a higher salary than the one already offered by Galatasaray. There is no mention of statistics at this point.

But Fenerbahçe are getting serious about the Manchester City midfielder. His planned trip to England to meet his agent is proof of this.

fierce european competition

The question is whether the Turkish side can win the race for the 31-year-old, with half of Europe seemingly ready for him.

The Manchester City star remains an attractive option, especially on a free transfer. And several European sides are already making moves for them behind the scenes.

Juventus have been keen for months, while Galatasaray are also making an offer. In fact, a report last month had Bernardo Silva There is a €15m deal to be decided between the two clubs.

This appears to have spurred Fenerbahce into action. They don’t want to let him go elsewhere in Turkey without putting an offer on the table themselves. Thus, their director will be traveling to England this week to speak to his agent and state his case.

This will add another layer to an already developing transfer battle. Silva will have plenty of suitors and even more offers when he leaves Manchester City on a free transfer this summer.

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– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 21 April 2026

bournemouthTalks with Marco Rose have been going on for three weeks as they prepare him to replace Andoni Ierola.

BILD report on the 49-year-old’s imminent move to BournemouthIncluding the person who recommended her to Cherries.

Bournemouth’s next manager

It appears that Marco Rose is the man Bournemouth have chosen to replace Areola this summer. Reports throughout this week have indicated Now a deal has been agreed for his transfer in the summer.

Ierola announced on Wednesday that he would be leaving Bournemouth this summer. His contract expires at the end of the season, and the Spaniard has decided to move on.

BILD reports that talks have been ongoing with Rose ‘for the past three weeks’. According to his information, now a basic consensus has also been reached. This information has also been given elsewhere.

The interesting aspect is that Rose is still under contract with RB Leipzig. The German side sacked him in March last year, but his contract runs until June 30^th This year. Thus, he will likely not move to Bournemouth before that point.

a doctor’s recommendation

According to BILD, Marco Rose’s name was presented to Bournemouth by Leipzig’s former head team doctor, Dr. Percy Marshall.

He made it clear to the Cherries that Rose is keen to return to the touchline next season. He has been keeping himself away from the public eye for the last few months but is now ready to make a comeback.

Marshall has been working as Bournemouth’s medical and performance director since July last year. Again, he was in a good position to recommend Rose.

That wouldn’t be Leipzig’s only reunion, either. Rose also previously worked with Tyler Adams, Justin Kluivert and Amin Adly. Presumably, Bournemouth have considered this.

Then again, it seems Rose’s move to Bournemouth is no quick deal. In fact, Cherry has been working on it for some time, courtesy of a recommendation from March

The San Jose Sharks have one of the best players in the NHL at the moment in 19-year-old Maclin Celebrini. Coming off a record-breaking season where he almost led the team to the playoffs, it appears the phenom will be rewarded with a new deal this summer.

On the latest episode of Sportsnet’s 32 Thoughts, insider Elliotte Friedman said San Jose will be proactive regarding extension talks with Celebrini once he becomes eligible. He does not expect Celebrini’s camp to come up with a long-term deal for seven to eight years, but a four-year deal is also unlikely.

“I think they work hard on it. For me, it’s not a question of numbers, but of words. I can’t see them or their representatives… I can’t see them wanting to go for eight years or seven years.:

Elliotte Friedman on Maclin Celebrini contract extension talks for the San Jose Sharks

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• Macklin Celebrini Contract (Puckpedia): $975,000 cap hit (2026-27), RFA in 2027

Friedman further said the extension could be for three or five years. The three-year extension will serve as the final year before Celebrini becomes an unrestricted free agent. Alternatively, a five-year contract would effectively buy out the first year he would be eligible for NHL free agency as an unrestricted free agent.

Both sides will have to figure out how to strike the right balance between giving Celebrini a salary that reflects his value to the franchise, while also keeping it at a point that allows the front office to build a great team around the franchise.

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• Macklin Celebrini Statistics (2025–26): 115 points (70 assists, 45 goals), 8 power-play goals, 25 power-play assists

Based on informed speculation from agents who spoke to The Athletic, a three-year extension could come in at anywhere in the ballpark of $10 million to $12 million per season. If both parties can agree on a five-year deal, the average annual value of the said deal could be closer to $14 million to $15 million.

At the very least, a contract extension is likely sometime this summer after Celebrini becomes eligible for the first time on July 1. Once this matter is resolved, the Sharks will have a much clearer picture of their long-term financial flexibility and how they can strengthen their defense in the years to come.

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