Rayan Cherki, Lyon
Summer 2025
Lyon and Cherki have agreed he will depart the club this summer, attracting interest from Liverpool and Bayern Munich.
The 21-year-old, whose contract runs until June 2026, was previously targeted by Borussia Dortmund in January, but a late reversal from Lyon blocked the move. This time, Lyon are prepared to sell, with several European clubs monitoring the situation.
Rui Hachimura, Los Angeles Lakers
23 March 2025
Hachimura returned to the lineup after missing 12 games with a left knee issue, contributing in the Lakers’ 146-115 loss to the Bulls.
He had been sidelined with left knee tendinopathy. Coach JJ Redick confirmed he will be limited to 20–24 minutes over the next few games as part of his reintegration plan.
Victor Boniface, Bayer Leverkusen
Summer 2025
Newcastle United are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface as a replacement if Alexander Isak departs.
The Nigeria international, who has scored 10 goals in 22 matches this season, is valued at £40 million. Chelsea are also tracking him. A potential move to Saudi Arabia in January fell through, but Leverkusen are expected to overhaul the squad this summer.
Koni De Winter, Genoa
Potential summer move 2025
Everton have identified Genoa’s Koni De Winter as a potential replacement for Jarrad Branthwaite, who is attracting interest from Manchester United.
The 22-year-old Belgium international has impressed in Serie A and is also being pursued by Wolves and Inter Milan.
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
23 March 2025
LeBron James returned from a two-week groin injury absence, scoring 17 points in 31 minutes during the Lakers’ 146-115 loss to the Chicago Bulls.
James was sidelined after a strain suffered on March 8 vs. Boston. His return comes as the Lakers’ roster nears full health, with only a few players still inactive. Rui Hachimura also made his return and is under minutes restriction.
Vladyslav Vanat, Dynamo Kyiv
Potential summer move 2025
West Ham and Leeds are interested in signing Dynamo Kyiv striker Vladyslav Vanat.
The 23-year-old Ukraine international has scored 32 goals in 63 league games and is also on the radar of Brentford, Fulham, and Wolves.
Igor Tudor → Juventus
Expected to take charge before end of March 2025
Igor Tudor has agreed to take over Juventus until the end of the season, with an option to extend until summer 2026.
While current coach Thiago Motta hasn’t officially stepped down, the club is preparing for a change. Tudor previously coached Lazio and Marseille.
Brandon Clarke, Memphis Grizzlies
Injury occurred 19 March 2025 Wednesday vs. Trail Blazers
Clarke suffered a high-grade PCL sprain in his right knee and is expected to miss the remainder of the season
Injured during a game; it’s his second major lower-body injury after tearing his left Achilles last season
Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
Injury ongoing since March 6; status to be updated in a week
Brunson is recovering from a sprained right ankle and will remain out for at least two more weeks
He’s doing on-court work but has missed eight straight games; Knicks are 3-4 without him and trying to hold the No. 3 seed
Franck Ribéry (former Bayern Munich)
Revealed in a March 2025 interview with L’Équipe
Ribéry says missing out on the 2013 Ballon d’Or despite a historic treble with Bayern Munich “still haunts” him.
Ribéry believes the voting extension – made when he was leading – unfairly helped Cristiano Ronaldo win. He says, “If the vote had happened on time, I would have won.”
