Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United)
April 2025
Manchester United may sell Alejandro Garnacho if they receive £70m, with Chelsea, Atlético Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, and Napoli interested.
United rejected a £42m bid from Napoli, who see Garnacho as a replacement for Kvaratskhelia. Other clubs are assessing if they’ll match the high valuation.
Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)
April 2025
Liverpool are showing interest in signing Ademola Lookman, who has flourished at Atalanta with 50 goals in 114 games since 2022.
Despite his Everton past, Liverpool could bid around €60 million for Lookman, whose contract ends in 2026. Manchester United, Newcastle, and Nottingham Forest are also monitoring him.
Ime Udoka (Houston Rockets)
April 2025 (Game 1 postgame)
Rockets coach Ime Udoka said the defense was good enough to win but called the offense the worst of the season after a 10-point loss to Golden State.
Udoka declined to overreact, noting five players were making playoff debuts. He stressed better shot selection and ball movement are key for Game 2 improvements.
Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
April 2025 (Game 1 vs Houston)
Stephen Curry scored 31 points to help the Warriors win despite failing to reach 100 points—a first for Curry in road playoff games.
Curry led all scorers while anchoring Golden State’s offense in a defensive-heavy game. Houston’s poor shooting made it easier for Curry to control the tempo.
Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
April 2025 (Game 1, postgame)
Ja Morant scored 17 points and said his sprained ankle didn’t affect him in the 51-point loss to Oklahoma City.
Morant confirmed he felt fine and declined to reveal if he needed another painkiller shot after his injury in the play-in round.
Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
April 2025 (Game 1, first-round playoffs)
Jaylen Brown returned after missing the final three regular-season games due to a knee bruise, scoring 16 points in 30 minutes.
Brown started slowly but found rhythm in the second half. He moved confidently, capping his performance with a strong dunk late in the third quarter.
Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
April 2025 (Game 1, first-round playoffs)
Jayson Tatum says he’s “all right” after landing hard on his right wrist during Boston’s 103-86 Game 1 win over Orlando; X-rays came back clean.
Tatum was fouled midair by Caldwell-Pope and Carter Jr., causing a fall and brief pain. He stayed in the game, finishing with 17 points and 14 rebounds. The foul was upgraded to a flagrant 1.
Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
April 2025 (ahead of Tuesday’s Premier League clash)
Pep Guardiola has described Manchester City’s upcoming match against Aston Villa as a “final” in the battle for Champions League qualification, with only one point separating the two sides.
Guardiola urged City fans to bring energy from the first minute, highlighting Villa’s strong form under Unai Emery and warning of their threat after an emphatic 4-1 win over Newcastle.
Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray), Liam Delap (Ipswich Town), Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
April 2025 (ahead of summer transfer window)
Manchester United plan to sign a new goalkeeper and striker this summer, following disappointing seasons from Andre Onana and Rasmus Højlund.
Amorim made the goalkeeper call early into his tenure. Victor Osimhen, Liam Delap, and Matheus Cunha are among attacking options already being assessed for the rebuild.
