Romelu Lukaku (Napoli)
March 2025
Lukaku scored his 400th career goal as Napoli defeated AC Milan 2-0, with the Belgian striker netting the second goal in the 19th minute.
The 31-year-old has now scored 312 goals at club level and 88 for Belgium, marking a prolific milestone. His impact at Napoli includes 11 goals and 9 assists in 30 matches this season.
Collette Roche (Manchester United)
March 2025
Newcastle have identified Man Utd’s chief operating officer Collette Roche as a top candidate to replace Darren Eales as their next chief executive.
Roche has reportedly attracted strong interest from the Magpies due to her experience at Old Trafford, where she has held a senior leadership role overseeing key operations.
Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns)
March 2025
Durant exited with a left ankle sprain during the third quarter of the Suns’ 148-109 loss to the Houston Rockets after landing awkwardly on Jabari Smith Jr.’s foot.
The All-Star forward couldn’t put weight on his left leg and will undergo an MRI. He also had a heated exchange with Dillon Brooks earlier, resulting in double technicals and Brooks’ ejection. Durant had 11 points and 8 rebounds in 23 minutes.
Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
March 2025
Haaland was forced off with a left ankle injury in City’s 2-1 FA Cup quarterfinal win after scoring the equalizer and missing a penalty.
The striker sustained the injury after a tackle by Lewis Cook. Though he briefly returned to play, he soon went down again and was subbed off. City advanced with Marmoush’s winner and await updates on Haaland’s condition.
Ben Doak (Everton)
April 2025
Everton are preparing a £25m offer for Liverpool’s young winger Ben Doak, currently on loan at Middlesbrough
David Moyes is a big admirer of the 19-year-old, and Everton face competition from Bournemouth for his signature.
Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City)
April 2025
Manchester City are preparing a bid for AC Milan’s Tijjani Reijnders as part of their summer rebuild
Guardiola has made the Dutch midfielder a top priority, but City must sell players first, with Kevin De Bruyne potentially among those to depart.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek (AC Milan)
April 2025
Loftus-Cheek underwent emergency surgery for acute appendicitis before AC Milan’s clash with Napoli and will be sidelined for about a month.
The midfielder was rushed to hospital and missed Milan’s 2-1 Serie A defeat to Napoli. Already hampered by injuries this season, he’s made only 14 appearances due to prior muscular issues.
Liam Delap (Ipswich Town)
April 2025
Ipswich Town insist they are “very well protected” regarding Liam Delap, despite reports Manchester City have a £40m buy-back clause for the striker.
Delap, sold to Ipswich for £20m in 2024, has scored 10 Premier League goals this season. Interest from top clubs is growing, but Ipswich maintain confidence in their contractual position as they battle relegation.
