Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United)
April 2025
Manchester United have reportedly reduced their asking price for Alejandro Garnacho to €45M (£34.2M), just months after rejecting bids over £50M.
Garnacho, 20, has struggled to fit into Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 system despite tallying 10 goals and 8 assists in 49 appearances. Napoli, who previously had a £40M bid rejected, remain interested. Garnacho is under contract until 2028.
Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), João Félix (Chelsea)
April 2025
Benfica are targeting summer returns for academy graduates Bernardo Silva (Man City) and João Félix (Chelsea, on loan at AC Milan).
Silva, under contract until 2026, has a €50M release clause that Benfica hope to negotiate down. Félix has underperformed on loan at Milan, and Benfica aim to secure him ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)
April 2025
Alexis Mac Allister has no intention of leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid, despite reported interest from the Spanish giants. His father confirmed the midfielder is focused on success with the Reds.
Carlos Mac Allister stated his son is happy at Anfield, under contract until 2028, and currently chasing the Premier League title. He emphasized the importance of respecting the club and ruled out transfer speculation.
Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth)
When: April 2025
What: Bournemouth will open talks with manager Andoni Iraola after Saturday’s match vs Crystal Palace. Iraola has guided the Cherries to a club joint-record 48 Premier League points, with six games still to play.
How: Club owner Bill Foley wants to reward Iraola for the club’s progress this season. However, the 42-year-old is reportedly being eyed by Tottenham and Real Madrid, increasing the urgency to secure his future.
Michael Malone, Calvin Booth, Josh Kroenke (Denver Nuggets)
April 2025
Nuggets vice chairman Josh Kroenke fired head coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth last week, citing internal dysfunction and a need to “rejuvenate” the team’s energy ahead of the playoffs—despite their recent success and 2023 championship.
Kroenke said long-standing disagreements between Malone and Booth created a toxic environment. He made the move after an eight-game win streak masked deeper issues. Ben Tenzer has been named interim GM as Denver begins its playoff run as the 4th seed.
Mike Budenholzer (Phoenix Suns)
April 2025
The Phoenix Suns have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after a disappointing 36–46 season and failure to make the playoffs, despite holding the NBA’s largest payroll.
Budenholzer struggled to connect with the roster, including star Devin Booker. The Suns became just the third team in history to start 8–1 and still miss the postseason. Phoenix will begin a wide-ranging coaching search and explore offseason trades involving Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal as the franchise prepares to retool around Booker.
Nico Harrison, Luka Doncic, (Los Angeles Lakers), Anthony Davis (Dallas Mavericks)
April 2025
Mavericks GM Nico Harrison doubled down on his controversial decision to trade franchise star Luka Doncic to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, citing a long-term philosophy that “defense wins championships.”
The move, made without consulting Doncic, Mark Cuban, or Dirk Nowitzki, has been met with fan outrage and criticism. Harrison believes Davis and Irving form a “championship-caliber” core, despite injuries derailing a 39–43 season. He remains confident the team’s new defensive identity will win back trust.
Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks)
April 2025
Trae Young was ejected from Atlanta’s 120–95 play-in loss to Orlando after receiving two technical fouls—one for firing a pass at a referee and another for kicking the ball away, actions the NBA deemed as “making a mockery of the game.”
Frustrated with what he felt was inconsistent officiating, Young said he acted to defend teammates like Dyson Daniels. Despite leading all scorers with 28 points, his ejection came with 4:47 left and Atlanta trailing by 22. The Hawks will face the winner of Bulls vs. Heat for the No. 8 seed.
Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks)
April 2025
Damian Lillard will miss the start of the Bucks’ playoff series against the Indiana Pacers due to a blood clot in his right calf. The nine-time All-Star is progressing but hasn’t been cleared for full basketball activity.
Lillard has been sidelined since March 18 and is on blood thinners. His latest scan shows improvement, and he will begin increased on-court activity soon. Milwaukee finished the regular season 10–4 without him, entering the playoffs on an 8-game win streak.
Joe Dumars (New Orleans Pelicans)
April 2025
Hall of Famer Joe Dumars is finalizing a deal to become the New Orleans Pelicans’ new president of basketball operations, replacing David Griffin after the team’s 21–61 season.
Dumars brings a championship pedigree as both player and executive, having built the 2004 Pistons title team. He will work closely with GM Bryson Graham and coach Willie Green, and address Zion Williamson’s uncertain future after years of injuries.
