Davide Fratesi will finally leave Inter Milan in the summer nottingham forest A deal has to be worked out.

The East Midlands club made some progress during the January transfer window. The details of the move were being sorted out but Inter Milan then failed to sign Liverpool’s Curtis Jones as a replacement. sports witness The deal was widely covered, as the player initially seemed keen on the transfer.

Unfortunately, Fratesi remained in the Italian side, who had won Serie A two weeks earlier. However, the midfielder played only a minor role, starting only twice in the second half of the campaign.

He is now out of Cristian Chivu’s project and has no choice but to exit in the summer. The discussion regarding the midfielder is now slowly increasing once again.

Favorite destination emerging

interest Report that the Italy international is already looking for a new club.

As things stand, AS Roma are the frontrunners. Gian Piero Gasperini has identified a specific role for him in midfield that benefits the Inter player the most. The Giallorossi plan to hit their stride soon, with Fratesi having come through their youth setup in the past.

Nottingham Forest are still in the picture. They could soon make a new contact for his signature, having been monitoring Fratesi since an unsuccessful January approach.

Meanwhile, Inter are keen to sell to the highest bidder and are waiting for developments.

Requires less than €30m

corriere dello sport There is also a report regarding the 26-year-old, who is also of interest to Atalanta. La Dea will lose Edson to Manchester United and will leave a vacancy for Fratesi.

The newspaper also reports how the midfielder was keen on a move to Nottingham Forest. This was right after Lazio made two attempts for him before the English club came forward.

Interest in them is likely to be high. But Inter know they will struggle to get €30m from his exit. They are desperate for the likes of Marco Palestra and Curtis Jones to arrive and Frates’ departure will be vital for them.

The forest needs to hurry

It seems that Fratesi could be in high demand during the next transfer window. This is almost exactly what Inter want in their quest to earn as much as possible.

Additionally, he should also push Nottingham Forest forward for talks. Italian clubs don’t usually offer permanent deals and ideally, that’s exactly what the Nerazzurri want. Vitor Pereira’s team could take advantage of this and offer Inter the kind of fee that Atalanta or Lazio cannot afford.

The only challenge may be the players themselves. He has now played extensively in the Champions League and would like to continue playing in Europe. This is not something that Nottingham Forest can offer, which may dash their hopes of convincing him.

Inter Milan is making progress in its goal liverpoolCurtis Jones, after failing to sign in January.

The Serie A team showed strong interest in the midfielder in the winter market and wanted to sign him before sanctioning a move for Davide Fratesi.

In February, Fratesi’s agent giuseppe risso said Liverpool’s decision to block Jones’ exit prevented their client’s move to Nottingham Forest.

The Italian champions continue to keep signing the Reds player on their agenda for the summer.

On 20 May, Game Witness broadcast news Inter Milan manager Christian Chivu is a big fan of the 25-year-old. The same source said he has had a falling out with Arne Slott and is still refusing to sign an extension.

Earlier this week, we Covered claims from Italy Nerazzurri receive £35m Premier League deal [€40.4m] Price too high. It appears that the player has given his approval to Chivu’s side, having been in contact with his entourage.

Inter meeting with Liverpool

Journalist Gianluca Di Marzio It is claimed that Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes had a meeting with his Inter Milan counterpart Piero Ausilio in Monaco.

The pair talked about a few topics and the England international was the main topic of their discussion.

Inter Milan are keen to acquire the player’s services, after a failed attempt in January. Despite his age, his experience of playing at the highest level makes him an interesting option. Therefore, Jones remains an attractive target for the San Siro club.

After Hughes’s meeting with Ausilio, the Englishman is no longer just an idea.

At present, no agreement has been reached between the two clubs. Di Marzio insisted Liverpool and Cristian Chivu’s side ‘continue to work on finding a solution’ during upcoming meetings.

Contract situation forces Liverpool

Curtis Jones has more than 13 months left on his contract and earlier claims said he has refused to sign an extension.

Therefore, the summer window will be Liverpool’s last big chance to make money from his sale, in order to avoid losing him for free in 2027.

transfer market The midfielder, who has made 49 appearances for the Reds this season, is valued at €35m.

liverpool Inter Milan remain interested in Denzel Dumfries after failing to sign him in the winter market.

On April 8th, we broadcast news The Premier League side are keen to sign the right-back.

Later that month, Sport Witness Covered claims from Italy The player’s father Boris was unhappy with the failed move to Liverpool in January. He is managing the 30-year-old and working to help his son achieve a ‘dream’ move to the Premier League.

The representative has asked agents and intermediaries to help the Inter Milan star move to England. The Reds could help the 30-year-old fulfill his dream summer.

Dumfries was part of the Nerazzurri team that won the title this season. He played 28 matches and scored five goals and two assists.

Liverpool working on summer deal

The Netherlands international will soon join the national team for the World Cup. Behind the scenes, the Anfield club are trying to secure his services.

is according to fcinternewsAnd their title states ‘Two important expressions of interest from abroad’.

In the report, they have mentioned Liverpool and Barcelona as their suitors and both clubs are interested in signing Denzel Dumfries.

Arne Slot’s side and the La Liga winners contacted his representatives to inform him of their desire to sign him. Barcelona could make a move if Jules Kounde were to move elsewhere for a big fee.

The Dutchman’s future will likely be decided after the World Cup, which will also give him an opportunity to showcase his qualities.

He is happy at San Siro, but his €25m release clause makes him an attractive prospect in the transfer market. This clause will come into effect in July and hence, Dumfries changing clubs after the World Cup cannot be ruled out.

Contract, price and agent information

Denzel Dumfries is under contract until 2028 and his value, as per transfer marketIs €25m.

The Inter Milan star’s father Boris Dumfries is now looking after his interest and future.

His agent is keen to take him to England and that would give Liverpool an edge over Barcelona in the transfer battle. Unlike the Spanish giants, the Reds have no prerequisites to sign him.

The EFL announced this on Tuesday evening southampton After being warned by Middlesbrough earlier this month, he admitted spying on three clubs this season.

Oxford United and Ipswich Town were the other two clubs involved. However, given Tonda Eckert’s defense that she did not know it was wrong, it is easy to assume that more incidents occurred.

Southampton’s punishment was disqualification from the play-off final at Wembley, thus missing their chance of a return to the Premier League.

The EFL decided that Middlesbrough would skip the final and face Hull City instead.

Hull City not happy with the decision

Hull City are unhappy with the decision and are seeking legal advice. The club believes that one of the two clubs in the final has been disqualified, so the other should be awarded the victory.

Hull City owner Ekun Ilikali has been quoted help analysis As the saying goes: “Under normal circumstances, two teams would have reached the final and one would have been disqualified. Our lawyers are of the opinion that we should go straight to the Premier League, but they are investigating it right now. We can’t say anything for sure. It’s a bit of a messy situation.

“We were preparing for Southampton for 10 days. All the planning, analysis and work was focused on them. Now, with a few days left for the final, the opponent has changed. Tomorrow the players are on holiday, Thursday is the last serious training session. We will prepare for the new opponent with 1 training session.”

tight timeline

Southampton’s appeal will not be heard until Wednesday evening. The play-off final is scheduled for Saturday, and the EFL has no plans to change it.

The window of opportunity for any legal action by Hull City is therefore very small. There is a possibility that they will try harder if Middlesbrough reach the final and win the match.

On Saturday night in New Jersey, a pair of top 10 welterweights face off on the UFC 328 main card as Joaquin Buckley takes on Shawn Brady. Both entered the cage coming off disappointing losses and needing a win to get back into the title contender conversation.

In the end, Philly’s Brady took advantage of his opportunity and used his excellent grappling to dominate Buckley and earn an easy unanimous decision victory. Following the win, let’s see where he lands in our updated UFC welterweight rankings after UFC 328.

10. Shavkat Rakhmonov (19-0)

Shavkat Rakhmonov has proven time and again that he can ultimately capture UFC gold. He cemented this fact with a hard-fought victory over fellow rising star Ian Garry at UFC 310. Although he was not the best version of himself, he went undefeated at 19–0 despite battling a serious knee injury.

However, knee problems are becoming a serious problem. The disease sidelined him for the entire 2025. Now, he is expected to miss much of 2026 after re-injuring the joint and requiring another surgery. That’s why he drops down our latest UFC welterweight rankings and could eventually fall out of the top 10 by the summer.

9. Joaquin Buckley (21-8)

Joaquin Buckley has faced many hardships during his UFC career. However, most of this was at middleweight. But when he moved up to 170 pounds in 2023, the “New Mansa” turned the tables and reeled off six consecutive wins. Three of these wins came against great players of this era, Vicente Luque, Stephen Thompson and Colby Covington.

However, with success comes stiff competition, and Buckley has had trouble swimming in the deep end of the welterweight pool. At UFC 328 in May, he suffered his second consecutive decision loss to a wrestler, this time to Sean Brady. His time in the top 10 may not last long.

8. Kamaru Usman (21-4)

For six consecutive years, Kamaru Usman set a great standard of excellence as he built a resume that will guarantee him a spot in the UFC Hall of Fame. He would go on to be known as one of the greatest welterweight fighters of all time and one of the best pound-for-pound competitors of his era. However, all good things come to an end.

Still, despite losing three fights, the 38-year-old showed at UFC Atlanta that he is far from over. Earned a very impressive decision win over one of the fastest rising stars in the division. Although he may not fight for gold again, Usman remains an elite talent at 170 pounds.

7. Belal Muhammad (24-4)

Belal Muhammad has long received a lot of criticism for his fighting style, but the impressive results cannot be denied, and it has catapulted him over the top to become the welterweight king in 2024. However, it is extremely difficult to live there, and that is what creates legends.

Unfortunately, after becoming champion, Muhammad suffered two disappointing defeats. The most recent case came against Ian Machado Gary in November. There is no serious doubt that he will ever fight for the title again.

6. Shawn Brady (19-2)

Sean Brady has been very impressive during his 11-fight run in the UFC. After a loss against former champion Belal Muhammad four years earlier, he scored four major wins, including a win against another former champion Leon Edwards. However, he ran into serious trouble against heavy-hitter Michael Morales at UFC 322 and suffered a major KO loss.

However, at UFC 328 in May, he bounced back from the setback with a completely lopsided victory over top-10 talent Joaquin Buckley.

5. Jack Della Maddalena (18-4)

Australia’s Jack Della Maddalena has become his country’s second largest MMA exporter. The DWCS contract winner won his first seven inside the Octagon – including five finishes – and earned a title shot in May 2025. In his first shot at gold, he was successful, taking the belt from Belal Muhammad.

However, staying on top has been difficult for the Australian team. In his first title defense, he was soundly defeated by former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Then, despite being in front of his countrymen, Carlos Prates demolished them in May. JDM is firmly out of the title picture in 2026.

4. Carlos Prates (24-7)

Since earning his UFC contract at the Contender Series three years ago, Carlos Prates has been excelling in the Octagon. Win their first four – they all finish. However, he got a bump in the road in April 2025 when fellow title contender Ian Machado Garry knocked him out.

But since then he has bounced back from that setback. Winning three in a row, they have all been eliminated again, and the most recent was a dominant destruction of former division king Jack Della Maddalena. The Brazilian is now a legitimate title contender.

3. Ian Machado Gary (17-1)

Weighing in at 170 pounds, Ian Machado is a notable part of Gary’s new wave of rising stars. He is a very technical striker who is arguably the best self-promoter in the division. He has already achieved many big victories inside the Octagon. However, his biggest victory came in November, when he defeated former division king Belal Muhammad.

By completely shutting down Muhammad’s grappling game in Qatar, the Irishman showed he is more skilled than he is given credit for.

2. Michael Morales (19-0) – Top Contender

Ecuador’s Michael Morales is quickly becoming one of the most feared fighters in the division. After an impressive performance on the regional scene, he won five straight inside the Octagon, including three finishes. However, in their last two encounters, they have defeated two of the best players in the division over the past five years. The most recent occurred at UFC 322 when he shut down a title opportunity with an impressive knockout victory over Shawn Brady.

1. Islam Makhachev (28-1) – Champion

Islam Makhachev has solidified his place as one of the greatest UFC lightweights of all time with his wins over Dustin Poirier, Alexander Volkanovski (twice) and Charles Oliveira. Not only is he a dominant wrestler, but he has one of the most underrated standup games in the game.

At UFC 322, he made his mark in UFC history when he moved up in weight and became the latest fighter to win titles in two divisions, as he became the new welterweight king with a dominant win over Jack Della Maddalena.

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tottenham Defender Luka Vuckovic wants to move on this summer even if Spurs manage to stay in the Premier League.

Sport reports that his agentPini Zahawi is already working to drum up interest. They are currently trying to talk Barcelona to a move for the 19-year-old.

tottenham’s future uncertain

The newspaper reports that Luka Vuckovic’s future will be decided in the coming weeks. He is currently a man in demand after an impressive season on loan at HSV Hamburg from Tottenham.

He has become one of the breakout stars of the Bundesliga and is one of the ‘most sought-after defenders’ on the market.

His agent, Pini Zahavi, was in Barcelona this week and met with the club on Friday to discuss various business. He is ‘putting pressure’ on the Catalans to sign the Tottenham defender. For now, Barcelona’s focus is elsewhere.

He will also face resistance from Tottenham, who do not want to sell the youngster this summer. Whether they will have any say or not is another matter.

€15m to €60m

Luka Vuckovic is an in-demand figure and his value has increased from €15m to €60m this season. Spurs paid €11 million, so be prepared to make a huge profit in any sale.

His future will likely depend on what happens with Tottenham this season. If they are removed, there is a possibility of mass migration. Vuckovic will be among those thinking of leaving.

In fact, Sport reports that no matter what happens with Tottenham, he wants to leave. That’s why their representatives are working and putting pressure on Barcelona to make a bid. For now, the Catalans are protesting. They would prefer to spend big money on a more experienced defender if the need arises.

However, this is an opinion that may change. and together Pini Zahawi is at his best Behind the scenes, there’s a good chance they suddenly decide Vuckovic is the guy they want to move on.

Like all 32 NFL teams, the Buffalo Bills are constantly chasing the Super Bowl. However, it’s a little different for this Bills team, which has made four appearances in the big game but has yet to hoist the Lombardi Trophy.

And, not all teams are really in the hunt like the Bills. After all, Buffalo has reached the playoffs in each of the last seven seasons. But this year is different.

This marks the first time since 2016 that they will advance to the postseason without Sean McDermott as head coach. Now it’s Joe Brady’s show, and newly-promoted team president Brandon Beane is helping lead the charge.

While the Bills are almost a lock to reach the postseason, once they get there, they’ll have a hard time getting over the hump and getting to the Super Bowl. Thus, more experienced players, especially those with previous playoff and/or Super Bowl experience, may be able to make a bigger impact in Buffalo.

That may be the thinking behind bringing former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Mike Danna in for a workout recently.

The 28-year-old has spent his entire six-year career with the Chiefs after they selected him in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 177th overall selection. He has started 49 of 87 games, recording 194 tackles (25 TFL), 21.5 sacks and six forced fumbles.

Danna has reached the postseason in five of his six NFL seasons, missing only last year. If signed, he would bring two Super Bowl rings to Buffalo, and also a lot of playoff experience (16 games, 7 starts).

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After realizing that there was no quarterback worth selecting with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the New York Jets moved quickly to acquire Geno Smith. He is expected to be the Jets’ starting QB for the entire season.

But what about 2027? After all, if Smith could only lead the Raiders to a 2-13 record last year, who’s to say he’d be any better for the Jets? Still, Jets general manager Darren Maugi is reportedly busy identifying other QB prospects who could develop into long-term solutions in New York.

According to NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe, the Jets have “done a lot of work” on Alabama QB Ty Simpson.

The Jets have really done a lot of work on Simpson, who is projected to be either a late first-round pick or a late-round pick. New York joined Simpson in a private workout, attended his Pro Day, and even took him out to dinner. The Jets have the second and 16th picks in the first round of the draft. They also have the 34th and 44th picks in the second round.

The Cardinals are another team that has been heavily linked to Simpson, and their QB situation is even more dire than the Jets. The Cardinals pick 3rd and 34th, and we could see both of these teams competing for the spot to make sure they get their guy.

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There’s a lot to take in this summer regarding the New Jersey Devils.

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Elsewhere, Blueshirts fans are losing faith in their GM, extensions for key young stars and the battle for Pennsylvania.

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The Las Vegas Raiders are continuing to build their foundation for the 2026 season. On Wednesday, quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​spoke to the Las Vegas media for the first time since signing earlier in the week.

Coming out of Michigan State as a fourth-round pick in 2012, he has done a lot to prepare for his 15th NFL season.

Cousins ​​isn’t in Las Vegas just to play, he’s there to lead

Although playing in the AFC West is new territory, Cousins ​​reunites with familiar faces. During his time in Minnesota he was with head coach Clint Kubiak, offensive coordinator Andrew Janko and offensive line coach Rick Dennison.

“It’s been a real privilege to work with Clint again,” Cousins ​​said Wednesday. “I think a lot about him as a person. I think a lot about his system, his staff, Rick, Andrew, the way they run and pass. It’s a system that makes a lot of sense. I’m excited to be back with them again.

“Same thing for Tom (Brady). A lot of ownership groups won’t have someone with that kind of on-field experience who can talk with you at the level he can. I think that could be a competitive advantage going forward.”

That experience — from Brady to Cousins ​​to the rest of the quarterback room — goes a long way.

Cousins ​​is focused on the team rather than his own numbers.

“We all want to play, but I made it clear to Clint – the best player has to play,” said Cousins, who spent the last two seasons in Atlanta before coming to Las Vegas. “If that’s not me, I don’t want to be there. I don’t think it’s the best thing for the team. I’m excited to help lead, help make an impact in the locker room, do my part and most importantly, help our team win.”

That kind of unselfishness will resonate beyond the quarterback room.

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las vegas raiders quarterback room goals

With GM Jon Spytek and the front office almost certain to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in two weeks, the quarterback room continues to take shape.

“I’ve watched him from afar,” Cousins ​​said of Mendoza. “He had an incredible college career. I met him yesterday during his draft visit. He seems like a high-potential guy. If we’re fortunate enough to get him here, it would be a privilege to work together.”

Cousins ​​said the kind of praise Mendoza receives is something he would have liked but he has fully embraced the path that has made him a perennial NFL starter.

“I didn’t win any national championships or Heisman Trophy,” Cousins ​​said, laughing. “At his level, he’s way ahead of me. But if you’re talking about playing with timing, playing with accuracy, understanding things, having good vision of the field, having a good feel for positions – those are qualities I’ve always tried to pride myself on, being accountable to my teammates.

“I haven’t studied Fernando, but from what I’ve seen from watching Big Ten games from a distance, he has a lot of knowledge about the position.”

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The Cousins ​​Big Ten Connection

That Big Ten thread running through the Raiders’ quarterback room — including Brady, who played at Michigan — will be on full display, especially if Las Vegas drafts Mendoza.

Along with Aidan O’Connell, who committed to Purdue before being drafted in the fourth round in 2023, the projected trio of Cousins ​​and Mendoza have three different NFL origin stories.

“I’m sure we’ll talk about it in the fall when they play each other,” Cousins ​​said. “There’s always a community of Big Ten quarterbacks. It’s fun to see the journey to the NFL, too.

“You realize that being 5-stars and being the top guy, sometimes, is not the best way to win the long game. It’s about winning the long game. Sometimes, it’s about being a walk-on to Aidan O’Connell. The guys who win the long game don’t often have the red carpet, but it gives them grit and toughness where they learn that tough times don’t last but tough people do – and that creates the right habits. I think our Owner Tom Brady might have said something similar about his own path, it’s part of the journey.”

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How Kirk Cousins ​​provides his leadership

As a 14-year veteran, Cousins ​​has seen a lot. Washington selected Robert Griffin III three rounds ahead of them in 2012 — a situation not unlike Cleveland’s competition for the No. 1 spot last year with Dillon Gabriel and Shadure Sanders.

All three current quarterbacks in the Raiders organization – Brady, Cousins ​​and O’Connell – have their own NFL story. And as for the room overall, the goal is to set the standard for young signal-callers.

“We spend a lot of time together in the room,” the cousin said. “I’m going to get to know Aiden really well over the next few weeks. I’ve always been very dependent on other guys in the room. Other quarterbacks almost become like a second coach.

“We’re always like a force working together in that room, trying to help each other, all pulling in the same direction. It’s just that you’re always together, supporting each other. My best years have always been the ones when the quarterback room is really strong.”

That leadership will go a long way as Cousins ​​relearns the offense and play-calling. And you will get the benefit of selfless mentality in the first week.

Cousins ​​says Kubiak preached “ride for the brand” and “play with shocking effort” as a message for the team going into the new season.

Kirk Cousins ​​impressed with Raiders facility

Now with his fourth NFL organization, Cousins ​​is adjusting to the Raiders’ practice facility in Henderson, about 10 miles southeast of Las Vegas. The facility earned a top six grade in last month’s NFLPA Facility Report Card.

“I’m learning about the culture,” Cousins ​​said. “NFLPA grads are real. The Minnesota facility was brand new when I went there in 2018. This is a step up from that. The cafeteria, everything is super intuitive where everything is laid out. This is the first time I’ve been in a meeting room with a window. I’m used to being in a bunker. So I get to see these beautiful mountains every day and I’m like, ‘This is amazing.’ It is a very nice facility.”

The Raiders earned an A-minus or better in dining/meals, training room, training staff, weight room and nutritionist/dietitian. He also received an “A” grade on team ownership.

Cousins, including founder Al Davis, also appreciated the touches made around the building that honored franchise history.

“I love seeing Al Davis quotes all over the building,” he said. “I think my favorite is, ‘The Raiders’ greatness lies in their future.’ This is really a good quote to say that the best is yet to come. I think this is a quote full of hope and I love following it every day. I also love seeing Autumn Breeze written on the wall when you come in.”

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Aston Villa will face a battle to pry Alejandro Balde from Barcelona this summer, with the left-back not yet considering an exit.

AS report on Defender todayWho is a client of George Mendes. The Portuguese super-agent is preparing for a busy summer at Camp Nou.

The newspaper reports that last year he was sorting out Lamin Yamal’s contract situation, this year other matters will be prioritized. Balde is one of those players whose future needs to be sorted out.

transfer interest every summer

Alejandro Balde Jorge Mendes is the third name on the list. He appears on the transfer list almost every summer and this will be no different.

A report in late March said that Aston VillaManchester City and Manchester United have already made contacts for the 22-year-old.

AS reports that Barcelona would benefit from the sale as one of his options to raise funds for his own business this summer. Transfermarkt currently values ​​him at €55 million, which represents a huge profit for Barcelona on a homegrown player.

The newspaper then added that interest from the two Manchester clubs as well as Aston Villa has ’emerged’ in recent days.

Barcelona is not pushing for a sale

Although the sale of Alejandro Balde would bring money to Barcelona, ​​neither sporting director Deco nor manager Hansi Flick are pushing for a sale. They’re both counting on him moving forward.

The player is also not ready to leave at this time. This could have changed if there was a change in plans regarding his role within the team.

In other words, if his role changes, he will consider his future. This season he has been in the first team 62% of the time in La Liga and featured in 58% of available minutes. He has similar numbers in the Champions League also.

These numbers don’t suggest he’s set in his plans, but it seems like everyone is happy with the situation at the moment. Whether that changes remains to be seen.

But his current deal expires in 2028, so Barcelona need to make a decision this summer. They won’t want a valuable asset entering the final year of his deal next summer.

Despite Barcelona’s claims to be against the sale, the story is being pursued in Spain. From the transfer precedent with the Catalan club, this would mean that they are open to offers but do not want it to be revealed as their consideration.

Aston Villa will be well aware of the situation.

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AFC Bournemouth’s multi-club structure is starting to show more clear signs on the ground, with the activity in Portugal offering a useful glimpse of how the club is aligning players and coaching pathways.

At Moreense FC, two Bournemouth U21 players are currently working with the first team under manager Vasco Botelho da Costa. The pair – forward Jonny Day and centre-back Harold Williams – have been integrated into training during a period where the Portuguese side have struggled with a number of injuries.

That temporary step serves an immediate purpose. Moreirense is lacking in key areas including central defense and attack, and the extra bodies help maintain the intensity of training ahead of his return to league action.

However, the move also reflects something more deliberate.

The network is working in both directions

Bournemouth’s ownership group has already established a clear relationship with Moreirense. That link is now being used in a practical way, giving young players experience of the senior football environment outside England.

At the same time, it places those players directly under the guidance of a coach which is increasingly relevant to Bournemouth’s long-term thinking.

As reported in Portugal to ballTraining arrangements come through a shared structure between the clubs. Yet the broader picture shows that a system is being actively tested rather than simply existing on paper.

For Bournemouth, it provides a controlled environment to develop talent while strengthening internal relationships in their network.

Vasco Botelho remains the key figure

Vasco Botelho da Costa remains at the center of this relationship. As we covered earlierBournemouth reportedly view the Portuguese coach as a possible future option. The hope is that he can enter the frame for this role within a season or two.

His profile explains why. After starting out in Estoril’s youth setup, Botelho stepped into senior management with União de Leiria in 2022/23 and won the third division title. He then guided FC Alverca to promotion to the Primeira Liga in 2024/25.

Now working within Bournemouth’s wider structure at Morensey, he is gaining experience that matches closely with the club’s ecosystem.

What does this mean for Bournemouth

There is no immediate suggestion of change around Andoni Ierola. Nevertheless, Bournemouth’s approach appears to be increasingly structured.

Through their network they are not only developing players but also introducing potential future coaches to their methods and talent pool.

By placing academy players under Botelho’s supervision, Bournemouth creates a two-way evaluation process. The coach works with his players while the club learns more about his methods in a live environment.

This is a small detail in isolation. Still, in the context of his broader plan, it looks like another step toward a clearly delineated future.

Raheem Sterling has been told to leave football and move to Ibiza with his wife, following his latest disappointing performances for Feyenoord, with his career faltering after Chelsea.

Soccer News reports today on the 31-year-old player. Their Dutch adventure is not going well, and it looks like Feyenoord are tired.

That is certainly the case for Feyenoord legend Willem Van Hanegem. He didn’t back down after watching last weekend’s disastrous classic. Feyenoord drew 1–1 with Ajax in that game, with Sterling again failing to make an impact.

ask for your money back

Sterling has managed just one assist in five games for Feyenoord since arriving on a free transfer in January. And While manager Robin van Persie continues to support himVan Hanegem has seen a lot.

Speaking on the Willem & Wessel podcast, Van Hanegem spoke candidly. Sterling once again failed to make any impact.

“He wasn’t there again, no. If it were me, I’d ask for my money back and say: just go home,” He said.

“You shouldn’t push a player like that. He used to be a good player; he was still fit and fast, but that’s it. If he bumps into you, he falls. Isn’t that crazy?

“You shouldn’t do that yourself as a player. If they lack pace and they have the ball, they go straight over them. It’s pointless.”

Despite the criticism, Van Hanegem is fully hopeful that Raheem Sterling will play a key role in the next game against FC Volendam. He believes this is a decision fans are tired of seeing.

“We’re not looking forward to it, because we’ve already said six times that he’s not that good. I don’t think it’s just us, it’s a lot of people,” he said.

“It won’t work”

Van Hanegem is not alone in his criticism of Raheem Sterling. On the KieftJansenEgmondGijp podcast, René van der Gijp echoed this sentiment, urging Sterling to take control of his future.

“He should go to Robin van Persie and say: let’s stop this. It won’t work.

“This isn’t good for me, for you, or for the club. You’re not really helping anyone with this. He should just go to Ibiza, wear his swimming trunks, and eat delicious paella with his wife.

“Then he would be having a great time. But it won’t work for him now. What a shame.”

Is this the end for Sterling?

In the Netherlands the message seems clear. Raheem Sterling’s time in Rotterdam is becoming increasingly untenable.

Whether the club takes action or Sterling takes matters into his own hands, the sentiment among fans and pundits seems to be much the same. Something has to be given, otherwise disappointment can soon turn into anger.

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⏩Tottenham and Chelsea are in contact
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➡️There is also further Premier League interesthttps://t.co/K17lRpjlUG #thfc #cfc

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 22 March 2026

Nottingham Forest could attempt to sign Inter Milan’s Davide Fratesi in the summer, following the January failure.

The midfielder could not complete the move to the City Ground, and since the winter market, the Nottingham Forest target has played 167 minutes in six Serie A matches.

His situation at San Siro has not improved after failing to move to the English club.

To put this into context, he has played 1,058 minutes in 28 matches and that includes three starts each in the league and Champions League this season.

Fratesi’s performance appears to have dropped compared to last season, especially in the league. Below are the statistics per game and the second digit is for the current season.

• expected goal [xG] Per Season: 4.10 – 1.75
• Expected assists per season: 0.82 – 0.15
• Clearance: 0.5 – 0.2
• Successful dribbles: 0.3 – 0.2
• Ground Duels Won: 2.0 – 1.5
• Aerial duel won: 0-4 – 0.2

Statistics show that he has not performed as well as he did last season, yet there remains interest in him from Italy and abroad.

nottingham forest will move away in january

calciomercato.it There is a report on the Italy international and it covers Nottingham Forest’s unsuccessful January approach.

Sean Dyche was the manager at the City ground when the Premier League team made strong progress. The Reds replaced the former Everton boss with Vitor Pereira in February.

Nottingham Forest ‘did practically everything’ to secure the services of the 26-year-old. However, the move failed as the Nerazzurri could not complete a contract with Liverpool’s Curtis Jones.

In February, Fratesi’s agent giuseppe risso confirmed This is the reason for the failure and the outlet states this again.

Cristian Chivu’s side are planning to make changes to their squad and Fratesi will ‘definitely say goodbye’ after this season.

His aim is to remain in Italy where Juventus remains an option, along with AS Roma, Napoli and Lazio. The Turin club’s interest does not appear to be ‘fading’ mainly due to their manager Luciano Spalletti.

Inter Milan, for their part, are not keen to let him join another Serie A club, especially a rival like Juventus. This will be possible only when there is an attractive offer.

A move abroad, particularly to the Premier League, remains a possible scenario. Chivu’s side could resume talks with Nottingham Forest provided they remain in the top flight. Pereira’s side are 17th in the table, level with 18th-placed West Ham United.

Fratesi’s price could be less than €30m and the final fee will be clarified in the summer.

Midfielder’s contract, price and agent information

The player is represented by GR Sports, led by Italian agent Giuseppe Risso. His client list mainly consists of Italian players such as Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali and the Reds’ Lorenzo Lucca.

Nottingham Forest worked with an agent to sign Lucca on loan from Napoli in the last window. This may help them to renegotiate Fratesi’s transfer, as long as demotion can be avoided.

Fratesi’s contract is until 2028, and transfer market He is worth €28m. This could decline further if he remains a backup player at Inter Milan.

The battle between the Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic at Crypto.com Arena has a tendency to go straight down to the wire, and their contest on Tuesday night was no different. However, the Magic prevailed in the end – Wendell Carter Jr.’s putback layup proved to be the difference in a 110–109 defeat.

It looked like the Lakers had the momentum in the fourth, but their defense failed to stop them when they needed to. They took a 109–108 lead after a lazy defensive possession by the Magic that gave LeBron James room for the go-ahead wide-open dunk, but they could not complete the defensive stop as Orlando regained possession after a midrange miss from Paolo Banchero, leading to Carter’s game-winner.

The Lakers still had a chance to win, but Luka Doncic missed open three-point attempts twice to win the game, causing James to take a difficult turnaround shot for the game-winning attempt, which he missed.

After the game, head coach JJ Redick summed up The Lakers fell to 34–23 on the season.

“We’re a work in progress,” Redick said in his postgame presser via @ohnohedidnt24 on X (formerly Twitter).

JJ Redick: “We’re a work in progress” pic.twitter.com/Vjd9KZoIIq

– Oh no, he didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) 25 February 2026

The Lakers’ defense needs a lot of work

The Lakers’ defense was very good in the final few months of the 2024-25 season, but it hasn’t quite clicked in this current campaign. DeAndre Ayton suffers from letdowns, Doncic and Austin Reaves have their shortcomings on that end of the field, James is aging, and the team doesn’t yet have the personnel to build a strong defensive infrastructure.

They currently rank 24th in the NBA in defensive rating, allowing 116.6 points per 100 possessions. It may take the Lakers another year or two before they can maximize the roster around Doncic.

With the Golden State Warriors trading Jonathan Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks at the trade deadline, it cannot be denied that it has been a up and down road for the player and the franchise. As fans were expecting the Warriors to trade Kuminga, owner Joe Lacob broke his silence to talk about the deal.

In the trade, Golden State also traded Buddy Hield and received Kristaps Porzingis in return, marking the team’s largest trade as they hope to advance in the playoffs. Lacob Kuminga will speak on the experiment, as his perspective is interesting as he is known to be a big supporter of young players, saying it was “not difficult” to agree to deal with the 23-year-old.

According to The San Francisco Standard, Lacob said, “Everyone believes a lot about it.” “Look, I like him as a player, I like him as a person. … And at times, he showed a lot of potential for us. Just never really worked out to his full potential. And he got injured at an inopportune time.”

Kuminga added, “I think we all knew we had to do something. But we couldn’t just leave it.” “Because he’s a talent, and a lot of people think so. It worked out – we found something we thought was worth doing. Otherwise, we would have kept him.”

Warriors’ Joe Lacob experiment on Jonathan Kuminga isn’t working

While the Warriors were also in Giannis Antetokounmpo talks, the trade with Kuminga and Porzingis was their main deal of the deadline. Kuminga had been with Golden State for five seasons, as Lacob explained how the relationship “didn’t work out.”

“I liked him. I like all of our players. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have gotten them if we didn’t all like them. But you know, it didn’t work out. It looked like it was going to work out. It was going to be that way for a long time,” Lacob said.

The Warriors are looking to improve as their record is 29-27, which will move them into eighth place in the West heading into their next game against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday.

The purple beam over Sacramento was once a symbol of victory and celebration, but it’s fair to say things have become ridiculously off-script. The Sacramento Kings suffered their 15th consecutive loss against the Orlando Magic, a 131-94 defeat that did nothing to lift the franchise’s morale.

And as a result, the official Sacramento Beam account has posted an ‘open for work’ update on the X, simply because it hasn’t been published since January 16th, when they had a win against the Washington Wizards.

Great performance in Sacramento✌️ pic.twitter.com/tsFZII75Ap

– The Beam (@SacBeam) 20 February 2026

It was the fourth consecutive win for Sacramento, their best so far this season. Beyond that, things could get even more serious, considering the next five-game road trip that also includes games against the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers.

Introduced during the 2022–23 season, the Sacramento Beam is a multi-laser installation mounted above Golden 1 Center that fires a purple pillar into the sky after every Kings victory. It has since developed into a civic ritual for fans, and will be lit after each Kings victory.

Sacramento has since fallen to 12–45, the worst record in the NBA, and is on pace to equal their worst Sacramento-era finish of 17–65. The skid has been marred by injuries, missing key players like Domanotas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, Zach LaVine and De’Andre Hunter.

“I’ve been here for the best and here for the worst, so I know what they both look like, and our fans deserve more, and we’ll get there. This is as painful as it gets. “The pain I felt here was something that, you know, in my opinion, can affect your life in a lot of ways. Knowing you have the best team, and you don’t get there,” Doug Christie said after the game, per Sactown Sports, effectively summing up the crisis the Kings are currently in.

Now they face the fiery San Antonio Spurs in Austin, and they need a quick turnaround to turn their fortunes around.