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Shockwaves in the Market! Mbeumo, Garnacho & Rashford Linked With Stunning Summer Moves
Manchester United’s pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo has reportedly stalled, with Brentford raising their valuation of the forward to around £70 million. According to The Guardian, United are unwilling to go beyond £65 million, creating a deadlock that could stretch deep into the summer window.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
While United deliberate, their rivals are busy. Sky Sports reports that Liverpool have opened talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over Hugo Ekitike, the 23‑year‑old striker who spent the latter part of last season on loan from PSG. But Liverpool face stiff competition: The Telegraph says Newcastle United are pushing hard for Ekitike, with manager Eddie Howe eager to pair him with Alexander Isak in a rapid, high‑intensity frontline.
Meanwhile, transfer intrigue surrounds Alejandro Garnacho. The Mail reveals that Aston Villa are exploring a swoop for the 21‑year‑old Argentine winger, whose place at Old Trafford has become uncertain amid growing competition. Adding spice to the situation, The Times reports United are monitoring Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, while Villa and AC Milan are also in the frame. The i even suggests a potential swap deal involving Garnacho and Jackson could be on the cards if talks progress between the clubs.
Elsewhere, Sky Sports notes that Sunderland are considering a surprise move for Granit Xhaka, with the 32‑year‑old Swiss international potentially leaving Bayer Leverkusen to add experience to the Black Cats’ midfield.
Football Insider reports West Ham United are intensifying efforts to sign Marcus Tavernier from Bournemouth, with discussions underway for the 26‑year‑old midfielder.
At Old Trafford, defensive reinforcements are also in focus. According to The Mirror, United have opened talks with representatives of Pervis Estupiñán, Brighton’s adventurous Ecuadorian left‑back.
In the Championship, Sky Sports Germany says Leeds United have reached an agreement in principle with Hoffenheim for midfielder Anton Stach as they push for Premier League promotion.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich’s pursuit of Nick Woltemade has hit a snag. Sky Sports Germany reveals that Stuttgart rejected Bayern’s £43m bid plus £4.4m add‑ons and a 10% sell‑on clause, signalling a tough negotiation ahead.
In Spain, Sport reports Real Madrid are open to selling Vinícius Jr unless the Brazilian star agrees to lower his wage demands.
Over in Italy, Sky Sports claims Juventus are exploring a move for Marcus Rashford, with Barcelona also monitoring the 27‑year‑old after a mixed season under Erik ten Hag.
Back in England, Tuttomercatoweb says Everton have tabled a £26m offer for Douglas Luiz, but Juventus are holding out for closer to £35m, having only signed him from Aston Villa for £42.4m last year.
Finally, GiveMeSport suggests Yoane Wissa could become Newcastle’s backup option should their pursuit of Ekitike fall through, with the 28‑year‑old Brentford forward emerging as a potential contingency signing.
The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) began nationwide on Thursday, with over 2.2 million candidates expected to participate across accredited centres.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The exam, conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will run from April 16 to April 22 in multiple daily sessions.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, urged examination officials to remain highly committed and professional, noting that the success of the exercise depends largely on their dedication.
He gave the charge during a virtual final briefing for technical officers ahead of the examination, where he also praised staff, ad hoc personnel, service providers, and technical advisers for their roles in the successful conduct of the mock exam.
Oloyede said many of the issues recorded during the mock exercise were due to poor assessment of centres by some technical officials.
He further stated that incentive packages would be awarded to teams that perform exceptionally, particularly in handling exam materials and submitting timely reports.
Reiterating JAMB’s zero-tolerance stance on malpractice, he warned candidates against bringing prohibited items into examination halls.
He also disclosed that biometric verification and real-time monitoring systems have been deployed to protect the integrity of the exercise.
Candidates whose biometrics cannot be verified, he added, will be rescheduled to write the exam at approved centres.
Meanwhile, a NAN correspondent monitoring proceedings at Aduvie International School, Jahi, reported that the first session scheduled for 8:30 a.m. began slightly behind schedule at about 8:40 a.m.
The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, on Thursday inspected security deployments at Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the FCT Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the inspection is part of proactive measures to ensure a smooth, peaceful, and hitch-free conduct of the ongoing examinations.
The UTME is scheduled to run nationwide from April 16 to 18, 2026.
During the exercise, CP Sanusi assessed security arrangements put in place to safeguard candidates, examination officials, and CBT facilities.
He also engaged with centre supervisors, assuring them of adequate security presence throughout the examination period.
Adeh added that the CP reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining law and order, warning that any attempt to disrupt the examinations would be met with decisive action in line with the law.
Over 700 former terrorists who have undergone deradicalisation and rehabilitation are set to be reintegrated into their communities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Nigerian military has also dismissed reports alleging that beneficiaries of Operation Safe Corridor are being recruited into military institutions.
According to African Independent Television, the Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Brigadier-General Yusuf Ali, made this known during a media tour of the Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Centre in Gombe, North-East Nigeria.
He said many Nigerians still misunderstand the Federal Government’s structured counter-terrorism initiative, which is designed to restore peace in communities affected by insurgency.
Brigadier-General Ali explained that the programme focuses on rehabilitation and peaceful reintegration of repentant individuals into society.
During the tour, some of the participants also shared accounts of their involvement in offences that led to their admission into the programme.
The facility inspection was part of preparations for the graduation of over 700 clients who have completed the deradicalisation and rehabilitation process and are set for reintegration.
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