Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk
Summer 2025
Liverpool could lose £137 million worth of talent for free, the highest among all clubs in Europe’s top five leagues.
All three stars are set to become free agents this summer unless new deals are signed. Their combined value far exceeds that of any other club’s soon-to-be-free players.
Yoon Doyoung, Brighton & Hove Albion
March 2025 (Joins in summer)
Brighton have confirmed the signing of South Korea U20 winger Yoon Doyoung from Daejeon Hana Citizen on a five-year deal.
The 18-year-old will arrive at the end of the season and is expected to go out on loan immediately. Brighton’s technical director praised Yoon as one of Asia’s top young talents.
Denmark vs. Portugal
21 March 2025
Rasmus Højlund scored the only goal to seal a 1-0 win for Denmark over Portugal in the first leg of their Nations League quarterfinal.
Coming off the bench, Højlund netted in the 78th minute following a Christian Eriksen assist, celebrating with Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic “Siu” as Ronaldo watched from the sidelines. Eriksen earlier missed a penalty, but Denmark held firm to take a lead into Sunday’s second leg in Lisbon.
Gab Marcotti: “This was one of the worst Portugal performances.”
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
21 March 2025
Curry left in the third quarter of the Warriors’ 117-114 win over the Toronto Raptors due to a pelvic contusion after a hard fall.
While driving into the paint, Curry collided mid-air with two defenders and landed hard on his back. He walked off under his own power but did not return. An MRI was scheduled postgame.
Trendon Watford, Brooklyn Nets
21 March, 2025
Watford was ejected following a physical altercation with Indiana Pacers players late in regulation during a 105-99 OT loss.
After a Pacers basket, Watford shoved Andrew Nembhard, then clashed with Myles Turner. Officials issued double technicals. The Pacers rallied post-incident to seal the win.
Dean Huijsen, Liverpool, Real Madrid
Summer 2025 (Release clause activates in July)
Liverpool have entered the race for 19-year-old Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen, who is also a top target for Real Madrid
Liverpool may offer immediate first-team football if Virgil van Dijk departs; Huijsen has a £50m release clause active from July.
Marcus Rashford, Aston Villa, Manchester United
Decision expected before June 2025
Aston Villa are undecided on activating a £40 million purchase option for on-loan forward Marcus Rashford.
Rashford has 4 assists in 9 games; he could return to United if Villa don’t exercise the clause.
Suso, Toronto FC, Sevilla
Contract ends June 2025
Toronto are leading the MLS race to sign Sevilla’s Suso, whose contract is expiring this summer.
The former Liverpool player has struggled for minutes under García Pimienta and may leave for MLS.
Bryan Mbeumo, Newcastle, Arsenal, Liverpool
Summer 2025
Newcastle, Arsenal and Liverpool are monitoring Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo as a summer option.
Mbeumo’s contract runs until 2026, but Brentford may struggle to extend without breaking wage structure.
Japan National Football Team
March 2025
Japan secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Bahrain, becoming the first team outside of the co-hosts (United States, Mexico, Canada) to qualify.
With three games remaining in the third round of the Asian qualifiers, Japan’s win guaranteed them a top-two finish in Group C, ensuring their eighth consecutive World Cup appearance since their debut in 1998. Their dominant performances in what was regarded as one of the toughest qualifying groups further solidified their status as an Asian powerhouse.
