Author: Soccerhuz
After weeks of speculation, LeBron James has reportedly made his decision: he’s expected to opt in to the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, locking in a $52.6 million salary for the 2025–26 season, per an ESPN report. The move brings clarity to a franchise that’s been teetering between transition and opportunity. James, who turns 41 in December, battled through a knee injury late in the playoffs but has already returned to training alongside his son Bronny, marking the first real offseason the two have shared as teammates. Despite whispers of retirement, sources close to the…
The Los Angeles Lakers could trade for Jakob Poeltl to fill their center needs after Raptors’ president Masai Ujiri was stunningly fired just one day after the draft. Poeltl is better than any available free agent option and would be a superior fit over Daniel Gafford and Nic Claxton. Poeltl brings it on both ends and is still in his prime. Lakers fans still can’t believe Luka Doncic is wearing purple and gold. If the franchise wants to keep it that way, they must add a center capable of anchoring the defense and being Luka’s pick-and-roll partner. The Raptors have…
NBA free agency begins on Monday, June 30, 2025, but the Los Angeles Lakers may be better suited to make a splash via trade. With an expensive payroll, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka may be looking to strike another blockbuster NBA trade. Outside of Luka Doncic and LeBron James, the Lakers most valuable trade asset is Austin Reaves. With the scoring guard headed for an eventual lucrative contract, Bleacher Report’s Connor Thoms pondered three potential deals for Reaves. The Athletic’s Dan Woike reported that Reaves declined a $90 million contract extension with Los Angeles. Chances are a deal will eventually…
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Arsenal have ‘reached a full agreement’ for their fourth summer signing after Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Christian Norgaard. Zubimendi and Norgaard will bolster Mikel Arteta’s midfield following respective £55m and £9m moves from Real Sociedad and Brentford, while Kepa has joined as backup to David Raya after the Gunners triggered his £5m release clause to land him from Chelsea. The priority for the window is a new No.9, but while Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta drag their feet while deciding between Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, they’ve made a move to…
Arsenal have reportedly joined the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike. The Gunners are said to be in pursuit of signing the France under-21 international with Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea. Mikel Arteta’s side continue to be linked with attacking additions this summer as part of a restructure of the squad, in order to take their challenge for the Premier League summit a step further. Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres and highly-rated RB Leipzig prospect Benjamin Sesko have been mooted as targets for the Gunners but reports suggest that little progress has been made. In a report from…
Arsenal have been unable to come to an agreement with Thomas Partey’s camp over a new contract, and the Ghana international will become a free agent this week, according to a report. The 32-year-old has been running down the last days of his Emirates deal, but his team have been locked in talks with the club over an extension, as he was believed to have been keen on staying in London. However, Partey and his entourage were supposedly looking for an increase on his £200,000-a-week pay packet, which Arsenal were not willing to sanction for an injury-prone player in the…
Arsenal have shown strong interest in Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze as they look to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the new season. Mikel Arteta is keen to add another creative player capable of operating between the lines, and Eze’s profile fits perfectly into Arsenal’s system. With Arsenal aiming to compete on multiple fronts, including another Premier League title push and a Champions League campaign, depth and creativity in attack have become a priority. Arsenal have made their first approach to explore a potential deal for Eze, leaving Premier League rivals Tottenham behind in the race to sign the…
Arsenal have maintained a long-standing interest in Ademola Lookman, and there is now a genuine possibility that the winger could be on the move to the Emirates during the current transfer window. Following a successful spell with Atalanta, Lookman appears to be nearing the end of his time in Serie A, and Arsenal are positioned to take advantage of the situation. Lookman has played a significant role in Atalanta’s recent success, delivering important performances that have elevated his profile. With his value currently high, La Dea is reportedly open to allowing his departure, particularly if it allows them to reinvest…
VIKTOR GYOKERES has been given more time off as Sporting try to resolve his future. The Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal target has had a standoff with the Portuguese side over his selling price. Sweden striker Gyokeres is at war with president Frederico Varandas and warned he will not return for the start of pre-season training on Tuesday. But Sporting have told Gyokeres he can come back on July 7, giving Prem suitors the chance to make a move. Gyokeres, 27, claims Sporting have gone back on a gentleman’s agreement to sell him at a price well below his £85million…
AC Milan have rekindled their interest in Serhou Guirassy as they look for a new centre-forward, but the asking price has been set very high. As Igli Tare himself admitted, one of the priorities for the summer transfer window is to give the new head coach Massimiliano Allegri a high-level centre-forward to complete the attacking department. Various names have been linked in the past few weeks, from Dusan Vlahovic and Mateo Retegui to Moise Kean and Aleksandr Mitrovic. Now, however, a familiar name has resurfaced. According to Corriere dello Sport, Guirassy is the new name for Milan’s attack. The identikit…