leeds unitedAfter a season-long loan at Valencia, Largi Ramazani will return to Elland Road.

The winger scored six goals and two assists in 31 appearances and most of those came earlier this year.

His performances led to suggestions the La Liga side wanted to retain the player from Leeds United.

As there was no buyout clause, Los Chasse had to agree to new terms with Daniel Farke’s side.

On Wednesday, Sports Witness covered many of Spain’s claims Valencia CEO Ron Gourlay’s upcoming meeting with the Whites for Ramadan.

leeds united meeting key

Thursday edition of As Looks at the pros and cons of a new deal for a 25-year-old. He also explains why Ron Gourley’s meeting with Leeds United is important.

Larghi Ramazani had difficulties at the beginning of his loan spell at Valencia, partly due to injury. His league debut was in February and he became a game changer, before losing his place in the playing eleven in May.

His attitude and behavior Last month his teammate Carlos Corberán and his coaching staff were reportedly not happy.

Despite these shortcomings, the Spanish club are willing to re-sign him this summer. Los is the CEO of Chase ‘I know that wingers like Ramazani are rare, even if the Belgian has mixed qualities.’

AS state Grayles will have a ‘final decision’ on the attacker’s future once he knows the Whites’ demands.

The Premier League side are clear he has no future at Elland Road. Therefore, they could remove him permanently and their request will be key to determining whether he continues at Valencia or not.

Our take: Playing it safe with the Leeds United man

Larji Ramazani is a market opportunity for Valencia but not a priority. It looks like Los Chase is playing it safe, in which case no deal is possible.

Valencia may use the leak of its suspicious attitude in May as a price-cutting strategy.

They can always use this as an excuse if Los Angeles Chargers refuse to meet Leeds United’s price. In recent years, the Spanish club has had to carefully manage its finances due to economic challenges.

Kerim Alajbegovic could star for Bosnia at the World Cup leeds united There’s a chance to sign him.

The winger scored nine times and provided three assists for Hamburg during the last campaign. This led to him becoming part of the national team, in which Alajbegovic was a key player in World Cup qualification.

He already has four assists and a goal for Bosnia since his debut.

The 18-year-old player will return to Bayer Leverkusen as part of a permanent transfer in the summer. But his future remains uncertain and Leeds United could bring him to England this summer.

Transfer efforts are ongoing

today’s gazzetta dello sport Report on efforts to bring the young man to Italy. Alajbegovic’s father has moved to Rome and AS Roma are among the contenders to sign him.

Miralem Pjanic himself has been courting the winger and has been approached by several Serie A clubs for his signature.

However, nothing concrete has come to light. Even though the teenager has put Roma at the top of his wishlist, the Giallorossi are yet to make a formal move.

Now, Premier League clubs are ‘making moves’ for the player. There are signs of interest from Leeds United, who could prove to be a real threat to Roma.

Gian Piero Gasperini is keen on this player but he also has other options in the shortlist. This includes West Ham’s Crescencio Somerville and Leipzig’s Antonio Nussa.

Game-Changer Signature

The Bosnian is one of the most exciting talents in the game at the moment. This will make the next few weeks very exciting for his career and could also play a role in a potential Leeds United transfer.

Roma’s financial capacity is limited, which could be an advantage for Daniel Farke’s team.

Despite this, the World Cup could be a negative for Leeds United. Other clubs could join the race and offer him European football, which Bayer Leverkusen can also guarantee next season.

New Netherlands international Crescencio Somerville has praised it highly leeds unitedBecause he is ready to play for his country in the World Cup.

NU.nl reports the 24-year-old’s comments today From a press conference with the Dutch national team.

world cup dream

Despite never playing for his country, the West Ham United star is set to play for the Netherlands at the World Cup this summer.

He was a surprise inclusion in Ronald Koeman’s squad for the tournament a week earlier and earned a place in the group after beating Liverpool’s Jeremy Frimpong.

it’s a reward He went on to have an impressive season with the Hammers, despite their relegation to the Championship, and was, he believes, a boyhood dream come true.

“I wrote that I want to make it to the World Cup,” he said.

“I thought: 24 is a good age for the World Cup. (It’s) a childhood dream come true.”

“At that time (March) the national coach said I had to stay fit and do my work. Still, it was a surprise that I was included.”

Leeds’ decision paid off

International recognition is the next step for a winger who has never chosen the easy path. This included leaving his family in Rotterdam in 2020 when he decided to move to Leeds United.

He returned to Feyenoord that summer after a loan spell at ADO Den Haag but decided to move on rather than stay where he was. It was a big decision for the 19-year-old player at that time.

“It was tough,” he admitted.

“At Leeds, they did everything they could to make me feel like a family. That always inspired me to keep going. I knew what I was in for.”

Raphinha effect

He eventually developed into a key player at Elland Road, transforming from a dynamic dribbler into a goalscoring winger. This allowed him to score 19 goals as Leeds secured promotion in the 2023/24 campaign.

This improvement came after an effort to focus more on the numbers. Current Barcelona star Raphinha played a key role in that selection. At one point Somerville was behind the Brazilian in the pecking order at Leeds.

He concluded, “I was behind him in the pecking order at Leeds. He showed what you have to do in terms of hard work.”

“When I recently saw him in the top ten of the Ballon d’Or, I thought: I too can achieve something like that.”

leeds unitedSebastian Bornou did not enjoy good performances in his first season in the Premier League.

The Belgian player moved to Germany when 1. FC Köln signed him from Anderlecht in August 2019. He spent two years with them and moved to VfL Wolfsburg in 2021.

His performances for Wolfsburg convinced Leeds United to spend around €6m in July 2025.

However, the centre-back has not performed well under Daniel Farke and has made only four Premier League starts.

His league statistics are as follows:

• Appearances: 9
• Start: 4
• Total minutes played: 215
• Minutes per game: 35

The 27-year-old’s last Premier League appearance was in a 2–2 draw against Chelsea on 10 February. Since then, he has made three appearances for the Whites in the FA Cup.

Back in January, FC Köln Vice President Ulf Sobek indicated His side were ready to wait for the defender in the winter market. However, he is still at Elland Road but that could change in the summer.

On March 31, Khel Witness Covered claims from Germany The Bundesliga side could offer him an escape route after this season.

Interest in Leeds United increased

image Now focus 1. FC Köln’s transfer plan for the next window. With the incoming, his main priority is to sign a striker and centre-back, who is experienced and ‘strong-in-the-air’.

Sébastien Bournau appears to suit their needs and is the ‘top candidate’ for the defensive position.

rioter Also report that FC Köln are looking for an experienced centre-back. The Leeds United player is mentioned because he already knows the club from his two-year stint between 2019 and 2021.

However, without mentioning the price, it ‘will not be cheap’ for FC Köln to lure Bornou away from the Whites.

Contract, price and agent information

Sebastian Bornau’s contract expires in 2029 and he is worth €8m transfer market.

Leeds United may attempt to recoup most of the fee invested to sign him a year ago. Belgian agency Stirer Associates represents the Whites defender.

The Charlotte Hornets won their fourth consecutive game after defeating the Sacramento Kings 134-90 at the Spectrum Center on Tuesday. The Hornets improved to 38-34 and are in a three-way tie with the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat for eighth place in the Eastern Conference.

Charlotte drained 26 three-pointers against Sacramento to tie the franchise record. Coby White and LaMelo Ball each had six three-pointers.

White finished with a team-high 27 points on 9 of 12 shooting, including 6 of 12 from three-point range, and five rebounds in just 18 minutes off the bench.

The Hornets have continued to perform well since the All-Star break. They are 12-3 in their last 15 games. After defeating the kings, White issued a subtle warning For the rest of the NBA.

“I’ve never been on a dangerous team,” White said.

“It can be a back-and-forth game, and then you hit a run, and then you look up, and you’re up by 20, and then you’re up by 30. The main thing for me is that we’re explosive, but we’re starting to maintain those leads when we get them and continue to build on them. That’s the impressive thing to me, too.”

🎙️ Coby White: “I’ve never been on a dangerous team.”

“It can be a back-and-forth game and then you hit a run, and then you look up and you’re up by 20, and then you’re up by 30. The main thing for me is that we’re explosive, but when we get leads we start maintaining those leads… pic.twitter.com/vYT553cRAd

– r/CharlotteHornets (@HornetsReddit) 25 March 2026

The Hornets led by 46 points against the Kings.

Charlotte acquired the 26-year-old White via trade with the Chicago Bulls in February. He has provided immediate offense to the second unit and stayed on the floor in closing situations.

In 12 games with the Hornets, the former North Carolina standout is averaging 15.9 points on a career-best 40.3% shooting from beyond the arc, 3.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists in less than 20 minutes.

Charlotte has a strong chance to finally return to the playoffs after a nine-year absence.

Zuffa Boxing has signed a multi-year broadcast deal with Sky Sports, marking a major change in how boxing will be shown in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

The agreement, announced on March 18, 2026, ensures that all Zuffa Boxing events will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, as well as being available on Streaming Now. The deal includes a commitment to stage a minimum of five events each year in the UK. This comes less than two months after Zuffa Boxing held its first show. The promotion is backed by TKO Group Holdings, Saudi company Sela and Chairman Turki Alalshaikh.

Zuffa Boxing is expanding rapidly with major support

Zuffa Boxing launched earlier this year and has already held four events at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. The promotion includes leadership from Dana White and Nick Khan.

The initial fight card included top names such as Jay Opetia. Fighters such as Umar Dzembekov and Efe Ajagba scored knockout wins during those events.

The promotion also made headlines outside the ring by signing Connor Bain from Matchroom Boxing. That move ended Benn’s long link with promoter Eddie Hearn and signaled Zuffa’s intention to compete at the top level of boxing.

Sky Sports deal ends long Matchroom era

The deal with Sky Sports ends Matchroom Boxing’s long-standing exclusive relationship. Sky has broadcast boxing for over 30 years, covering major bouts involving stars such as Frank Bruno, Mike Tyson and Anthony Joshua.

Dana White said the deal reflects the importance of the UK market.

“The UK has played such an important role in the history of boxing. The fans there are some of the most loyal and passionate in the world. When you talk about boxing in that region, Sky Sports has always been the home of legendary boxing bouts. There is no bigger or better platform to showcase the best boxing in the UK. This is a huge milestone for Zuffa Boxing.”

Sky Sports chief executive UK and Ireland Jonathan Licht also spoke about the deal.

“Sky Sports has been a long-term partner of boxing for over 30 years. Zuffa Boxing has exciting plans for the sport, and we share the same ambition when it comes to bringing the best fights to our customers. We look forward to a new era where we will use our platform to create stars and showcase elite boxing talent here in the UK and internationally.”

First event and 2026 schedule confirmed

The first event under the new deal will be Zuffa Boxing 05: Cortes vs. Garcia on April 5, 2026 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

Andres Cortes will face Aridson Garcia in the main event. On the undercard, Mark Magsayo faces Feargal McCrory.

Zuffa Boxing will release its full 2026 schedule in the coming weeks. The plan includes at least five events in the UK under the Sky Sports agreement.

Leeds United tried to sign Porto full-back Zhaidu Sanusi in January, but the defender ultimately turned down the chance to move to the Premier League.

Sanusi has been at Porto since 2020, arriving from Santa Clara in a move worth around €4m (£3.4m). He has since made over 120 appearances for the club in all competitions.

The left-back’s contract still runs until 2027 and remains an experienced option in Porto’s defensive rotation.

As we covered at the timeThere was speculation that the club was close to signing the experienced full-back during the winter market. Sanusi, now 28, offers strong physical attributes and extensive European experience, including appearances in the Champions League and Europa League.

Its confirmation has now come out from Portugal newspaper. game This followed comments from Porto manager Francesco Farioli, who pointed out that the Nigerian had a concrete opportunity to leave during the winter period.

There was also interest from Wolverhampton Wanderers, but Leeds United were among the clubs actively looking for a deal.

The Porto manager’s explanation came while discussing why the defender was not used in recent league matches against Sporting and Benfica. Farioli said the decisions were related to team management and tactical choices rather than any issue with the player.

January move discussed

Speaking about the situation, the Porto coach confirmed that Sanusi had a real chance to leave during the winter window, with Premier League clubs making contact.

“He had a good opportunity to move to the Premier League in January,” Farioli explained.

The manager revealed that he had spoken directly to the defender as his playing time was limited at the start of the season. Despite that situation, Sanusi made it clear that he would prefer to stay and compete for a role.

“I talked to him about what he wanted because he didn’t have a lot of minutes in the first half of the season,” The coach said. “His response was clear. He said he was happy to remain in the team and play a role.”

Patience paid off in Porto

Sanusi’s decision to remain has been gradually rewarded with greater involvement. He featured in league matches against Nacional, Rio Ave and Arauca earlier this year, helping to rebuild momentum after a quiet start to the campaign.

In all competitions this season, he has made double-digit appearances for Porto. Although he is not always a guaranteed starter, he remains a reliable option in Farioli’s team.

The manager has repeatedly praised the defender’s professionalism and attitude, highlighting his commitment even when not starting matches regularly.

“He is making very good progress and is one of the exemplary players,” Farioli said. “Zaidu has incredible commitment to the team and the club. He is loved by the fans. You can hear a different noise when he touches the ball at Dragão.”

What this could mean for Leeds United

For Leeds United, the revelation confirms that the club were solely monitoring Premier League-ready options rather than long-term prospects.

Sanusi’s profile is perfect for that type of move. A physically strong, high-energy full-back with experience in European competitions and a relatively modest market value. According to Transfermarkt, he is currently valued at around €3m (£2.6m). Realistically, it will cost a lot.

Although the January move did not come to fruition, the situation highlights the type of defensive reinforcements Leeds United are searching for. If similar needs arise again in the summer, Sanusi’s name may not be completely out of the discussion.

Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion and AEW alum Jake Hager is officially returning to the world of combat sports, but not in the way many fans were expecting.

During an appearance on TMZ’s Inside the Ring podcast, the 43-year-old revealed that he has signed a six-appearance contract with Dana White’s Power Slap promotion. Hager is scheduled to make his heavyweight division debut on April 17, 2026 in Las Vegas – the Friday night of WrestleMania 42 weekend – in an event that will be broadcast live on YouTube. Hager’s transition into the controversial world of slap fighting was facilitated by a familiar face from his professional wrestling past.

Sin Bodhi, known to WWE fans as Kizarni, currently serves as the head of talent relations and recruiter for Power Slap. Bodhi, who has been vocal about his goal of bringing “monsters and villains” from the wrestling world into the promotion, targeted Hager as his top recruit for the 2026 season.

“I’m very excited to announce that I have signed with UFC Power Slap, and they are doing a show at Vegas Live on April 17th. It’s the Friday before Mania. I will be competing on that show in the heavyweight division,” Hager announced. “I’ve been told my face is pretty slappable, so I’m sure the line will be around the corner.”

Despite the ongoing medical investigation and high risk of injury surrounding slap fighting, Hager shared a lack of concern about potential injuries. The former “All-American” said he understands the inherent risks and trusts the organization to provide the necessary medical coverage. Hager also took the opportunity to officially rule out an MMA comeback, citing his age and desire to step away from the grueling training camps required by the cage.

“I mean, you know what you signed up for. You’re signing up to get slapped and try to slap somebody as hard as possible. So I expect injuries. I know the UFC does a pretty good job of covering all the expenses related to injuries. Honestly, I’m not worried about it.”

While his MMA career – in which he suffered a 3-0 no-contest loss in Bellator – is likely over, Hager hinted that a return to professional wrestling is a possibility. Since his AEW contract expires in June 2024, Hager has spent time away from the ring managing his Florida-based trucking company, “Howlin’ Oats”. However, he said that his body is feeling much better after the hiatus and he is ready to take bookings again.

Leeds United target moving closer to free summer exit with Portuguese newspaper to ball Reporting Sporting CP are already preparing for the departure of Hidemasa Morita.

The Japan international is just months away from the expiry of his contract in Lisbon. According to the report, he will “put a full stop” to his four-year tenure at Alvalade. There are no hopes of a renewal, and Sporting are restructuring their midfield in anticipation of his exit.

This effectively puts Morita back on the market ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Preparing sporting succession plans

A Bola revealed that there will be significant changes to Sporting’s midfield. Morita isn’t the only possible departure. captain Morten Hjulmand is also attracting keen interest And it could generate one of the club’s biggest summer sales.

With this in mind, the Portuguese side is acting quickly. 26-year-old Daniel Bragança is already being developed into the number 8 role, with Morita expected to move directly into the role.

Additionally, Sporting plans to sign at least two midfielders. Will serve as a more positional number 6, potentially replacing Hjulmand. The second will play the number 8 role to balance the team after Morita’s departure.

This is not a reactive plan. The structure has reportedly been working on this change for some time.

What happened to leeds united?

Leeds United were strongly linked with Morita in the summer. As we covered at the time, record He was reported to be keen on a move to the Premier League, with Leeds United named as the only solid English club in the frame.

However, Leeds eventually reduced their interest. Concerns centered on his age (now 30) and fitness record. During the second half of last season, Morita suffered several injuries. This raised doubts about the commitment to transfer. No proposal was made and the move stalled.

Now, with his contract expiring and Sporting apparently planning without him, Morita will become available on a free transfer. This naturally increases their appeal throughout Europe.

Fitness concerns have also been reduced, having missed only two matches due to injury this season.

Leeds United could use another reliable midfield option. So, given their interest and the player’s long-standing desire to play in the Premier League, this is a situation worth monitoring as the summer window approaches.

The Charlotte Hornets will face the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday in Chicago. Coby White will make his official return to the United Center after being traded to Charlotte.

According to Will Gottlieb of the CHGO Bulls, during warmups, White took time to reflect on the moment he thought his career in Chicago was over. His last game with the Bulls was on February 3 against the Milwaukee Bucks. In that game, White scored 21 points and played 30 minutes.

After all, White already knew this would happen.

“I feel like … you can read between the lines. It’s not hard in this league and this business to see what’s going on.”

“I feel like … you can read between the lines. It’s not hard in this league and this business to see what’s going on.”

🗣️ Kobe White on playing his last game with the Bulls

(🎥: @Will_Gottlieb ) pic.twitter.com/fFTcUV26XL

– CHGO Bulls (@CHGO_Bulls) 24 February 2026

Meanwhile, according to Fox 32’s Tina Nguyen, White’s former Bulls teammate Trey Jones is waiting for this opportunity. During practice, Jones said he fully expected White to do whatever he had to do while recovering from a calf injury.

“We felt like he’ll definitely make a push to get back in this game,” Jones said. “Playing with his former team is a quick transition. We know what he brings to the table. He can space really well and score at a high level.”

#Bull Trey Jones on Coby White: “We felt like he’ll definitely make a push to get back in this game. It’s a quick turnaround to play with your former team.”

Jones also said, “We know what he brings to the table. He can space really well and score at a high level.” #nba pic.twitter.com/b9LhSLGHXG

– Tina Nguyen (@ttinanguyen) 24 February 2026

White still has not played a game for the Hornets. Meanwhile, he averaged 18.6 points and 4.7 assists in 29 games with the Bulls.

Plus, the Hornets are knocking on the door to the play-in game with a 27-31 record. Charlotte has won seven of its last ten games. Meanwhile, the Bulls are facing defeat in nine matches for the first time in seven years.