Mathys Tel, Bayern Munich → Tottenham (loan)
26 March 2025
Bayern Munich are counting on Tottenham Hotspur to activate the €60 million clause to make Mathys Tel’s loan permanent.
The German giants want to use those funds to secure major summer moves for Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres and Athletic Club winger Nico Williams. However, delays in the Tel deal could jeopardize their pursuit of these top targets.
Chris Rigg, Sunderland
26 March 2025
West Ham have surged ahead of Tottenham in the race to sign 17-year-old Sunderland sensation Chris Rigg.
Internal talks are already underway at West Ham. They’re also targeting Lille midfielder Angel Gomes, who will be a free agent this summer. However, Gomes has yet to accept the Hammers’ offer of £100,000 per week.
Jorrel Hato, Ajax
26 March 2025
Arsenal are the latest club to join the chase for Ajax’s 19-year-old defensive prodigy Jorrel Hato.
The versatile Dutch international—who can play at both left-back and center-back—is also being scouted by Liverpool, Chelsea, Real Madrid, and AC Milan. Arsenal view him as a key long-term defensive asset.
NBA, FIBA
26 March 2025
The NBA is accelerating talks with FIBA to potentially launch a new men’s professional basketball league in Europe or an annual NBA-run competition on the continent.
The development is being discussed at the NBA’s Board of Governors meeting this week in New York. Commissioner Adam Silver hinted at this expansion back in January during the NBA Paris Games. The NBA sees Europe as a high-potential market for both commercial and competitive growth and is exploring whether formalizing a European league could drive more investment and fan engagement. The NBA has had a long-standing relationship with FIBA and sees this initiative as the next logical step in internationalizing the sport further.
Kepa Arrizabalaga, Chelsea → Bournemouth (loan)
26 March 2025
Bournemouth are prioritizing a permanent transfer for on-loan Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga this summer.
The deal is dependent on two key factors — Kepa agreeing to a pay cut and Chelsea’s willingness to negotiate a reduced fee. At 30, the Spaniard would be a long-term No. 1 for the Cherries.
Oumar Solet, Udinese
26 March 2025
West Ham are monitoring Udinese center-back Oumar Solet for a potential summer move.
The 25-year-old, who joined Udinese only in January, is also attracting interest from Lazio, Inter Milan, and an unnamed Premier League club. Despite his recent arrival, Solet is reportedly open to a switch.
Joey Barton, former Premier League midfielder
26 March 2025
Found guilty of assaulting his wife by pushing her to the ground and kicking her in the head.
Barton received a 12-week prison sentence, suspended for two years, after Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard of a 2021 incident at the couple’s home in south-west London. His wife suffered a bloody nose and forehead injury. The court noted his history of violence but chose not to impose immediate jail time, citing that the couple remain in a “happy relationship” and have a child. Barton plans to appeal the decision.
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
26 March 2025
Curry was ruled out for a second straight game due to a pelvic contusion suffered last week. Coach Steve Kerr said Curry felt discomfort at the end of a Monday workout, prompting the decision to hold him out.
Despite looking good during his individual session, Curry made a movement that “didn’t feel quite right,” according to Kerr. With two days off before their next game, Curry is expected to return Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans, giving him a full week of rest and recovery.
NBA league office, all 30 NBA teams
26 March 2025
NBA informed teams that the salary cap is projected to rise by 10% for the 2025-26 season.
