Lille forward David ready for cut-price fee as Premier League teams notified

Lille forward Jonathan David might sell for a reduced fee as the January transfer window nears its end.  David has gotten interest from some Premier League teams due to his remarkable performances for Lille.  According to Chronicle Live, an unnamed Premier League team had recently bid £10m but was rejected.  Teams that wish to reach a deal for David before the deadline, have approached Lille. The French club need Jonathan’s skills on the field more than a cut-price fee, as they hope to qualify in the Champions League.  The striker’s future is uncertain as the transfer window closes. 

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Everton to pay up to £16m for signing Charly Alcaraz, money back for club

Everton will pay close to £16m to get Charly Alcaraz permanently from Flamengo at the end of his loan contract. Alcaraz was named as a surprise prospect for Everton on Friday night, when a report came in that they had finalised a deal for him.  Flamengo confirmed those reports and explained that Charly is flying for England for a medical check up with the Toffees on Sunday. He will then sign on loan until the end of the term.  The loan contract will also cover a mandatory purchase clause, which will be activated if certain simple conditions are met. Alcaraz reportedly needs to play eight matches for the clause to activate.  The value of the clause has not yet been disclosed, although since Flamengo paid €20m to sign Alcaraz from Southamption in the summer, the amount should be around that figure. Journalist Venê Casagrande when speaking about the deal said:  “He will be bought (by Everton). Everton are obliged to buy. Flamengo have a clause there defending themselves,” he said on his YouTube channel. “The contract is a sale disguised as a loan. This happens all the time in Europe. He will be bought and it will be for, according to people inside Flamengo, for a figure that is almost the same value that Flamengo paid last year to sign Alcaraz from Southampton ($20m).”

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Post Malone emerges as headliner for Super Bowl LIX YouTube Tailgate Concert

The NFL has announced that 9x diamond-certified GRAMMY Award-nominated global superstar Post Malone will feature as the headline performer for the Super Bowl LIX YouTube Tailgate Concert. This is the league’s pregame party, exclusively live streamed on YouTube.  The concert will be held a few steps away from Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9, 2025, before the championship game starts. This year signifies YouTube’s first time as the official sponsor of the Super Bowl Tailgate. YouTube wants to give people from across the globe  a front-seat row to an unforgettable concert powered by one of the biggest stars in music.  The Super Bowl LIX YouTube Tailgate Concert will bring New Orleans’ ultimate pre-game party straight into the home of fans, bringing all the excitement and action live from Caesars Superdome. Now for the first time, fans can tune into the NFL’s YouTube channel at 3.pm. CT to watch a high-energy performance from Post Malone.  Post Malone has become a global phenomenon with his sound that defies genre. Malone has numerous videos in YouTube’s “Billion-View Club’’ and almost 18 billion total views on his YouTube channel. He recently released his record-breaking album, F-1 Trillion which made #1 on the Billboard 200.  Malone’s album, and 2024 collaborations earned him 8 2025 GRAMMY nominations. This spring he will headline Coachella before hitting the road for his The Big Ass Stadium Tour. With a series of record-breaking achievements, Post Malone keeps pushing boundaries and dominating the music world. 

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SZA and Kendrick Lamar to feature as guest for Super Bowl halftime show

Grammy-winning singer SZA will be joining Kendrick Lamar on the Super Bowl LIX halftime stage.  The iconic music duo teased their collaboration with a trailer. Lamar and Apple Music released a trailer on Thursday of him walking on a football field before SZA walked up from behind and playfully splashed him. Lamar and SZA would lead the halftime festivities from the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Feburary 9.  Sza was formerly in Kendrick’s Top Dawg Entertainment labelmate. She was in his recent album “GNX” and was featured a few songs including “Gloria” and “Luther,’’ which also featured sampled vocals from Luther Vandross and Cherly Lynn through “If This World Were Mine.’’ Previous hits from the duo include the Oscar-nominated “All the Stars’’ and “Doves in the Wind.’’ Lamar and Sza will co-headline too at a 19-city North American tour this spring and summer. The Grand National Tour will begin on April 19 in Minneapolis and end June 18 in Washington, D.C.  Sza enters the Feburary 2nd Grammys with two nominations for the single “Saturn’’ in the best R&B song and R&B performance categories. She won a total of four Grammys.  Meanwhile, Lamar enters the upcoming Grammys with seven nominations, including for “Like That” with Future and Metro Boomin, and “Not Like Us,’’ which is up for song and record of the year. Kendrick won a total of 17 Grammys.  Roc Nation and Emmy-winning producer Jesse Collins will act as co-executive producers of the halftime show. PgLang will provide the creative direction for Lamar’s performance, it is a creative company founded by Lamar and Dave Free, who has directed Lamar’s music videos in the past. 

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Victor Wembanyama, Jaylen Brown join 2025 All-Star Game reserves

Seven players from each conference including Victor Wembanyama and Jaylen Brown have been chosen by the NBA’s head coaches as reserves for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. The tournament will be played on Sunday February 16 at Chase Center in San Francisco. The new four-team, three-game mini-tournament will premier at 8 ET on TNT.  In choosing the All-Star Game reserves, every NBA head coach voted for seven players in his conference – two guards, three frontcourt players and two extra players at any position. The head coaches were not allowed to vote for players from their own club.  The rosters for three of the four clubs in the NBA All-Star Game will be decided through the NBA All-Star Draft. The Draft will be conducted live on TNT on Thursday, February 6 at 6:30 p.m. ET. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will choose the substitute for any player that cannot participate in the All-Star Game.  Below are the 14 players honored as reserves are below: 2025 All-Star Roster Western Conference reserves: Eastern Conference starters: Western Conference starters:

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Agent for Barcelona attacker Fati in talks with Ajax, Besiktas

Agent Jorge Mendes is working on a transfer away for Barcelona winger Ansu Fati. Barca management have nudged Fati to join a new team this month as they want to make way in their wage bill for a late addition.  According to Relevo, Mendes is now in talks with Besiktas and Ajax about a late departure for Fati. Both teams want a loan-to-buy arrangement.  Fati, 22 has appeared in only four LaLiga appearances for Barca this term. 

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Manchester City approach FC Porto’s Nico González

Manchester City have made a formal late approach for FC Porto midfielder Nico González. But, the Premier League side does not want to trigger his release clause of €60 and will want to reduce his value.  Nico González graduated from La Masia and moved to FC Porto in the summer of 2023. Since then, the has improved his game and solidified himself as a valued member of the club, garnering attention from all over the world.  González is enjoying a fantastic season so far as he has already scored seven goals and delivered six assists in 29 matches. He averages 1.5 shots, 0.8 key passes, and 0.8 dribbles per game.  The midfielder playes a dynamic role in the midfield. He is renowned for his strategic passes and aerial presence. González is good with ball possession, makes good decisins, and has potent dribbling skills.  Manchester City have signed some remarkable talents in the winter window, but they don’t plan on stopping soon. In Rodri’s absence, their midfield is a bit weak and may need to be strengthened.  While González isn’t the perfect substitute for Rodri, his versatility and qualities can be useful. He brings various elements to Porto and can be a long-term investment for City.  Nico has one year and half left on his current contract with a release clause of €60 million. The Citizens do not want to trigger that price and will only take him if Porto can negotiate. If this happens, Porto might want to keep him as 40 percent of the price will be given to Barcelona. 

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Dorgu says goodbye to Lecce fans ahead of Manchester United transfer

Lecce wing-back Patrick Dorgu is in England for his medical with Manchester United. He was present for Lecce’s victory over Parma last night, but did not participate in the matchday team.  Lecce and United have agreed to terms over a fee for Dorgu, who travelled to Manchester early on Saturday morning.  Before then, he bid farewell to Lecce fans who also visited Parma and also had a word for reporters at the local airport. Dorgu will join the Red Devils for €38m. 

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Barcelona receive new Gavi contract

Gavi has signed a new contract with FC Barcelona. Barca confirmed that he agreed to a new deal through 2030.  The Blaugrana announced last night: “FC Barcelona and player Pablo Páez Gavira “Gavi” have reached an agreement on a new contract, with him remaining at the Club until June 30, 2030. “The Blaugrana midfielder signed his new contract today, alongside FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta, First Vice President Rafa Yuste and the Club’s Sporting Director, Anderson Luis de Souza “Deco”. Half a life with Barça… and still a long way to go. The Andalusian has literally been with Barça for half his life. “It was ten years ago, in 2015, when he left Real Betis to join La Masia, and since then he has grown as a Blaugrana, both personally and as a player. His first-team debut came on August 29, 2021, shortly after turning 17, and it was clear that nothing would discourage him from day one.”

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Tottenham Hotspur in advanced discussions with AC Milan for Tomori

Tottenham and AC Milan have finalised terms for Fikayo Tomori. The ex-Chelsea defender is discussing a return to London before Monday’s transfer deadline. Per reports by Sky Italia, Spurs and Milan agreed to a fee of €25m plus €5m in bonuses for Tomori. But presently, Tomori hasn’t concurred to the transfer. Milan will meet with Inter Milan on Sunday, with Tomori’s presence in the meeting, signifying whether he’ll stay or go. 

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