Vladyslav Vanat (Leeds United)
Summer 2025 transfer window
Leeds United are closely monitoring Dynamo Kyiv striker Vladyslav Vanat and may make a summer bid. The 21-goal forward is valued at £16 million, with Leeds seen as front-runners among several interested English clubs.
Football Insider reports that Leeds have scouted Vanat frequently and are in a strong position to act if they secure funds or top-flight status.
Christian Eriksen (Manchester United)
Final day of 2024/25 Premier League season
Christian Eriksen confirmed he is leaving Manchester United as his contract expires. The Danish midfielder scored a farewell penalty in a 2-0 win over Aston Villa and reflected fondly on his time at the club.
Eriksen revealed Bruno Fernandes let him take the penalty as a gesture. He said he’s still fit to play and open to new opportunities, but hasn’t yet decided his next move.
Jack Grealish (Manchester City)
Final Premier League matchday vs Fulham
Jack Grealish was left out of Manchester City’s squad for the final match of the season, sparking renewed speculation over his future. Pep Guardiola confirmed the omission was purely a selection decision and admitted Grealish may need a fresh start elsewhere if he wants regular football.
Guardiola said Grealish, who joined City for £100m in 2021, “needs to play every three days” but hasn’t done so this season or last. Despite calling him an “unbelievable player,” Guardiola said the club and player will now assess what’s next.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Game 3, Western Conference Finals (May 2025)
The Thunder suffered their worst playoff loss in franchise history, falling 143-101 to the Timberwolves. After taking a 2-0 series lead, OKC were overwhelmed physically and mentally. MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was held to a season-low 14 points, as Minnesota dominated both ends.
Minnesota shot 57.3% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, stifling OKC’s top-ranked defense. Oklahoma City’s starters combined for just 49 points, while Edwards and Randle outscored them alone. Coach Mark Daigneault and SGA admitted the team “got punched in the mouth” and must respond in Game 4.
Alejandro Garnacho, Ruben Amorim (Manchester United)
Summer 2025 (post-Europa League Final)
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has reportedly told Alejandro Garnacho to find a new club, per The Athletic. United are willing to sell the winger for pure profit as he is a homegrown academy player. Garnacho was unhappy after being benched for the Europa League final and hinted at a possible exit.
Garnacho, who has drawn interest from Napoli and Chelsea, played just 20 minutes in the final after featuring heavily in prior rounds. United declined to comment on internal matters, but the Argentine’s post-match remarks signaled growing discontent.
Erik ten Hag (Manchester United)
Summer 2025
Erik ten Hag is close to returning to management with Bayer Leverkusen after holding positive talks with the Bundesliga club. The Dutchman has been without a club since leaving Manchester United in November and prefers Leverkusen over a return to Ajax.
Leverkusen are seeking a new head coach following Xabi Alonso’s agreement to take over at Real Madrid, replacing Carlo Ancelotti, who is set to lead Brazil. Both parties are optimistic a deal can be finalised soon.
Arnaud Kalimuendo (Stade Rennais)
Summer 2025
Both Bayer Leverkusen and Newcastle United have initiated early interest in Stade Rennais striker Arnaud Kalimuendo, according to L’Équipe. While no official bids have been submitted yet, Newcastle are reportedly prepared to make a strong offer for the 23-year-old forward.
Kalimuendo is expected to be at the centre of a busy transfer window, with Rennes bracing for offers and competition heating up between Premier League and Bundesliga suitors.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)
May 2025 (ahead of Club World Cup starting June 14)
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested Cristiano Ronaldo may still play in this summer’s Club World Cup, despite Al Nassr failing to qualify. Infantino revealed there are “discussions” involving other clubs potentially signing Ronaldo in time for the tournament.
FIFA has approved a special transfer window from June 1 to June 10 for participating clubs to make new signings before the expanded 32-team event kicks off in the U.S. on June 14. Ronaldo’s current deal with Al Nassr is set to expire this summer.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell, and others
May 24, 2025
The NBA announced its 2024-25 All-NBA teams, led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He was joined on the First Team by Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, and Donovan Mitchell. LeBron James earned a record 21st All-NBA selection, while Cade Cunningham’s Third Team inclusion triggered a $269M supermax deal.
The selections were made by a 100-member international panel. Other key awards this season included DPOY (Mobley), Coach of the Year (Atkinson), and Rookie of the Year (Stephon Castle).
