Alisson Becker, Liverpool/Brazil
21 March 2025 (sustained during Thursday’s World Cup qualifier)
Alisson has withdrawn from the Brazil squad due to a concussion suffered in a collision with Davinson Sánchez during Brazil’s 2-1 win over Colombia.
He will return to Liverpool for further medical assessment and will miss Brazil’s upcoming match against Argentina. His availability for Liverpool’s April 2 clash with Everton is uncertain.
Matheus Cunha, Wolverhampton Wanderers
22 March 2025
Cunha has been given an extra one-match suspension and fined £50,000 after improper conduct following a red card in the FA Cup against Bournemouth.
After receiving a red card, Cunha argued with officials and staff. He was already serving a three-match ban and is now suspended until April 13, missing games vs. West Ham and Ipswich.
Riccardo Calafiori, Italy & Arsenal
22 March 2025
Calafiori will miss Italy’s Nations League quarterfinal second leg vs. Germany after suffering a knee sprain in Thursday’s first leg. He has returned to Arsenal.
The 22-year-old slipped and injured his knee in added time of Italy’s 2-1 loss at San Siro. He has already missed nine Premier League games this season due to similar issues.
Giorgi Mamardashvili, Valencia
March 2025
The Georgia international goalkeeper has declared his intention to fight for the starting spot at Liverpool next season.
While on international duty, Mamardashvili confirmed he is set to join Liverpool from Valencia this summer and is determined to challenge Alisson for the first-choice goalkeeper role.
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.”
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.
