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.
Thomas Tuchel, England national team
March 2025
Kane admitted he was surprised by Tuchel’s appointment as England manager, as he hadn’t thought of the former Bayern Munich and Chelsea coach as a national team manager.
Despite his initial reaction, Kane expressed excitement about working with Tuchel again after their time together at Bayern Munich. He believes England will improve under Tuchel’s guidance leading up to the 2026 World Cup. The leadership structure within the squad is still being discussed.
Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers
March 2025
Doncic will sit out Thursday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks as he continues to manage a sprained right ankle.
The Lakers have played six games in eight days, making them the only team to do so this season due to a makeup game. Doncic played through the injury on Wednesday, scoring 31 points against Denver. LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Austin Reaves are also out.
Boston Celtics, Bill Chisholm, Wyc Grousbeck, Steve Pagliuca
March 2025
A group led by Bill Chisholm has agreed to purchase the Boston Celtics for $6.1 billion, setting a record for the highest franchise sale in North American sports history.
The deal surpasses the $6.05B Washington Commanders sale. Current CEO Wyc Grousbeck will remain in charge until the 2027-28 season. The transaction could also impact NBA expansion discussions.
Andy Robertson, Liverpool
March 2025 (ahead of Scotland’s Nations League playoff)
Robertson rejected speculation about his Liverpool future, insisting he remains the club’s first-choice left-back despite transfer rumors.
The 31-year-old addressed criticism of his form after recovering from an ankle ligament injury, stating he has performed consistently and remains confident in his abilities. He also emphasized his pride in eight years at the club.
Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors), Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
March 2025
Draymond Green played a key role in Golden State’s 104-93 victory over Milwaukee, holding Giannis Antetokounmpo to 20 points on 5-for-16 shooting. His defensive performance, which included four blocks and two steals, bolstered his case for a second NBA Defensive Player of the Year award.
Green’s smothering defense forced Antetokounmpo into his worst shooting game in two seasons, with Giannis going 0-for-7 when directly contested by Green. The Bucks’ 93 points marked their season low. With Victor Wembanyama out for the season, Green sees an opportunity to win his second DPOY award.
Cole Palmer (Chelsea), England National Team
March 2025
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer will remain with his club for further assessment on an injury sustained in training last week. He will not be part of England’s squad for their upcoming fixtures.
The injury, suffered during Chelsea’s training sessions, requires further evaluation, preventing Palmer from joining Gareth Southgate’s England squad. His recovery timeline remains uncertain.
