Daizen Maeda (Celtic)
March 2025
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed the club are working to extend Daizen Maeda’s contract beyond 2027 and reward his breakout season with a deserved salary increase.
Rodgers praised Maeda’s versatility and goal-scoring form, noting discussions have already taken place with club leadership and the player to secure a long-term future for one of their standout performers.
Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid)
March 2025 (Trial on Wednesday)
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti faces trial next week in Madrid for allegedly defrauding Spanish tax authorities of over €1 million related to image rights during 2014 and 2015.
Prosecutors claim Ancelotti used offshore companies to conceal income, labeling image rights arrangements as fictitious. Authorities have already seized over €1.2 million. He could face up to 4 years and 9 months in prison if convicted.
León, James Rodríguez, Eduardo Berizzo
March 2025
FIFA expelled León from the Club World Cup due to shared ownership with Pachuca, prompting outrage from the team and its captain, who called the move unfair and damaging to the sport.
FIFA cited multi-club ownership rules, but León’s players and coach argue they’ve done nothing wrong. The club is appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, while Costa Rica’s Alajuelense has expressed interest in taking León’s spot.
Xavi Simons (Manchester United)
March 2025
Manchester United are tracking RB Leipzig playmaker Xavi Simons but may need to sell players to fund a move.
A deal would cost over €50m. Manager Ruben Amorim is focusing on other positions unless sales occur.
Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus)
March 2025
Juventus are preparing to offload striker Dusan Vlahovic after talks over a contract extension stalled.
The Serbian forward, who scored 9 goals in 22 league matches, has shown no intent to renew. Arsenal remain a past suitor.
Nico Williams (Athletic Club)
March 2025
Chelsea have made contact for Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, with the move hinging on Champions League qualification.
The 22-year-old Spain international is also on the radar of Liverpool, Arsenal, and Tottenham, creating intense competition.
Angel Gomes (Lille)
March 2025
Spurs are favourites to land Lille’s Angel Gomes on a free transfer after he rejected West Ham’s pre-contract offer.
Ange Postecoglou is keen on the 24-year-old midfielder, and Tottenham scouts have watched him repeatedly.
Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland)
March 2025
RB Leipzig have begun talks for Sunderland’s Jobe Bellingham, though they consider the asking price too high.
Leipzig are among several clubs monitoring the 19-year-old midfielder, who is expected to leave this summer. Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United have previously been linked.
Taylor Jenkins (Memphis Grizzlies)
March 2025
The Grizzlies have fired head coach Taylor Jenkins, their all-time winningest coach, following internal concerns about losing the locker room and poor post-All-Star break performance.
Despite playoff position, Memphis made the move citing a need to stabilize ahead of a challenging schedule. Assistant Tuomas Iisalo takes over as interim head coach. The Grizzlies are 44-29 and tied with the Lakers in the West.
