Author: Soccerhuz
Luka Doncic is excited about the opportunity to play with Deandre Ayton, who signed a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers have finally found their new starting center, signing free agent Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal. Luka Doncic is reportedly eager to run pick-and-rolls with the Bahamian big man. According to The Athletic’s David Aldridge and Dan Woike, Doncic is “excited about the opportunity to play with Ayton.” Both players are 26, represented by longtime agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball, and were drafted in 2018—Ayton went No. 1 overall, while Luka was selected…
We have reached a mutual agreement with Takehiro Tomiyasu to end his contract with immediate effect. The 26-year-old defender, who joined us from Bologna in August 2021, made 84 appearances in all competitions during his time with the club. Japanese international Tomi immediately settled at right-back after his signing, winning our Player of the Month award in September 2021, an accolade he collected again in October 2023. Having begun his career at J1 League side Avispa Fukuoka, Tomi moved to Belgian outfit Sint-Truiden in 2018 and won the club’s Player of the Season award before moving to Italy. A senior…
Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres, journalist Pete O’Rourke has claimed. The Gunners are said to be growing increasingly confident that a deal for the Sweden international will be completed, having stepped up their efforts to land him in recent days. Gyokeres’ representatives were reportedly in Portugal this week for exit talks with Sporting, who are believed to be demanding around £68m for his departure. Arsenal are also in negotiations with the player over personal terms and are understood to still have Benjamin Sesko earmarked as an alternative option. Gyokeres, praised as…
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has already been approached by Arsenal, but Atletico Madrid are in the running too after signing Matteo Ruggeri. The Nigeria international was named African Player of the Year thanks to his performances for La Dea, including a hat-trick in the Europa League Final victory over Bayer Leverkusen. He could well be moving on this summer and the most likely option was Arsenal, who revived their negotiations and were not scared off by the €50m asking price. The Gunners have some real competition, because Atletico Madrid also asked after Lookman for a potential transfer deal. He scored…
NBA insider John Gambadoro claims that LeBron James and Austin Reaves are not happy playing alongside Luka Doncic, despite their solid on-court chemistry. Despite some impressive on-court chemistry between Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves during their brief time together with the Lakers, NBA insider John Gambadoro revealed on the Burns and Gambo Show that things may not be as smooth off the court. “LeBron does not like playing with Luka,” Gambadoro said, per Yahoo Sports. “Reaves does not like playing with Luka. Reaves does not like getting the ball with two seconds left on the shot clock. LeBron…
Arsenal have made their first signing of the summer by landing Spain goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in a £5million deal from Chelsea. Kepa has joined the Gunners on a three-year contract after spending last season on loan at fellow Premier League side Bournemouth, where he made 35 appearances. The 30-year-old is still the world’s most expensive goalkeeper, having moved to Chelsea in 2018 from boyhood club Athletic Bilbao for £71million. Kepa has now revealed that he already has a close friend at Arsenal, describing him as a “nice guy”. As is often the case when a club makes a high-profile signing,…
Rafael Leao has declared AC Milan as his dream club, cooling Bayern Munich links and hinting at a key role under Massimiliano Allegri. Leao appeared on a Q&A on TikTok, where he was asked which club he dreams of playing for. His answer: “I already play in one of my dream teams. Milano! Milano! Milan is one of my dream clubs,” served as a strong signal amid growing speculation about a transfer to Bayern or Arsenal. The Portuguese winger’s comments come at a key moment, with Milan’s pre-season beginning under new head coach Allegri and transfer rumours swirling. While Bayern…
Another winger is needed at AC Milan this summer, and Marco Asensio is being listed as a potential option it seems. After spending last season in the Premier League with Aston Villa, there is sure to be a market for Asensio, who showed that he still has quality left in him. So, with the Villains not taking advantage of the loan on a permanent basis, another option is being sought by PSG. Earlier today it was reported that Milan could be an option, and these reports have been strenghtened by French outlet L’Equipe. This afternoon they report that the Rossoneri…
The Lakers and free-agent center Jaxson Hayes have agreed up on a one-year contract for him to return to the team, according to people not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. With Hayes, the Lakers now have a backup center after they agreed to a two-year deal with Deandre Ayton. Hayes became the Lakers’ starting center when Anthony Davis was part of a trade that sent him to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic. Despite shooting a career-high 72.2% from the field as a lob threat for the Lakers during the regular season, he struggled in the playoffs. He…
Dalton Knecht will play for the Lakers’ Summer League team. He’s looking to expand his game and showcase more skills beyond his three-point shooting. “Just showing what I can do,” Knecht told Khobi Price of the Orange County Register. “Feel like I kind of showed a little bit throughout my rookie year, but just keep building on top of that.” Knecht was part of the rescinded midseason trade with Charlotte when Mark Williams failed the Lakers’ physical. He remained in the rotation and averaged 9.1 points and 2.8 rebounds per game while shooting 37.6 percent from long range in 78…