Newcastle United travel to Millwall in the Carabao Cup third round on Tuesday, looking to book a place in the last 16 as they continue an unbeaten start to life under Matthias Jaissle.
A place at The Den is never straightforward for visiting Premier League sides, and the German head coach has already been warned about the hostile reception awaiting his side in Bermondsey.
Jaissle's side head into the tie sitting seventh in the Premier League after four games without defeat, though a place in the fourth round would offer a first taste of cup progress under the new head coach following last month's win over West Bromwich Albion. With a decent gap before Newcastle's next league fixture, Jaissle has options over how far he rotates his side.
Newcastle will be without Dan Burn, Joelinton and Will Osula for the trip to south-east London. Ewen Jaouen is a doubt in goal after rolling his ankle in training on 4 September, with Jaissle saying a decision on his availability will not be made until closer to kick-off. Tino Livramento, who made his first appearance since April off the bench against Bournemouth, is also not yet ready to start; asked directly if he'd be ready, Jaissle replied simply, "No."
Deadline-day arrival Matias Fernandez-Pardo is in line for his first start for the club after joining from Lille. Jacob Murphy, Jacob Ramsey, Bazoumana Toure, Aladji Bamba and Fabian Schär are among those pushing for involvement having had limited game time so far this season, while Sean Steur is likely to return to the side after a positive cameo against Bournemouth. Jaissle said of his selection: "There's always a fine line to make these decisions."

#league #start #head #bournemouth

AS Monaco forward Folarin Balogun (25) is now all set for a switch to Everton after the USMNT forward reached an agreement on personal terms with the Premier League club, according to a report from Fabrizio Romano.
Monaco have been open to selling the USMNT forward all summer. The former ***** nal man had an excellent campaign last time around and significantly bolstered his value. His value was enhanced further thanks to his performances for the USMNT at the FIFA World Cup. He was one of three players earmarked for an exit at the start of the summer alongside Maghnes Akliouche and Lamine Camara. The sale of Aladji Bamba to Newcastle United could allow Monaco to retain the latter.
However, unlike Camara, Balogun was keen to leave the Principality club. ASM, meanwhile, moved early in the window to secure his replacement in the form of Matthis Abline. By freeing up a non-EU spot, Monaco will also be able to finalise the arrival of Erik Lira.
An agreement between Monaco and Everton was struck on Monday night. The deal is worth a fixed fee of €45m plus an extra €5m in bonuses. An agreement has now been reached with Balogun himself. The former ***** nal forward is set to sign with the Merseyside club for four years. He has now been authorised to travel for a medical.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle

#forward #everton

A traditional Ugandan ruler named as the world's youngest monarch has died aged 34, his prime minster announced.
Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV became king of Tooro in western Uganda at just three years old in 1995 after the death of his father.
The Tooro kingdom did not disclose the cause of King Oyo's death, but a Ugandan government minister was quoted in local media saying that he had been critically ill and was seeking treatment in the US.
Though Uganda is governed by an elected president and parliament, it has several traditional kingdoms which continue to have significant cultural influence despite not having political power.
Oyo, who Guinness World Records listed as the world's youngest reigning monarch, ruled over more than two million people. He was the 13th monarch of a kingdom that was founded in the early 19th Century.

#monarch #ugandan #tooro #youngest

KAMPALA, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Oyo Nyimba, a Ugandan king, who became the world's youngest reigning monarch when he took the crown in 1995, has died aged ‌34, the prime minister of his kingdom announced.
Uganda is a republic, ruled by an ‌elected head of state, but it has several traditional monarchies that still preside over their kingdoms as they were constituted in the pre-colonial period. Their political power is largely symbolic, but they wield enormous cultural and social influence.
Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV was the King of Tooro, a small kingdom in Uganda's west near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
"It is with profound sadness ‌and a heavy heart that ⁠I announce the passing of His Majesty the Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV," the prime minister of the kingdom, ⁠Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, said in a post on X late on Thursday.
The king died at around 10:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, Akiiki said, without revealing the cause of his death.

#nyimba

Mory Bamba didn't just miss an opportunity to suit up for the New York Jets' during their preseason victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He missed a shot at building on some serious momentum birthed during the opener. Let's just say he made quite the impression.
His work from the week before was so good that it's still earning recognition. Following Week 2 of the preseason, Pro Football Focus continued to rank Bamba among the NFL's highest-graded rookies. The Jets cornerback checked in with an 86.0 overall grade, placing him among the league's top first-year performers through two weeks of exhibition play.
The ranking is particularly impressive all things considered. Again, it bears repeating. His grade is based entirely on his preseason debut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Bamba was targeted 10 times on just 29 coverage snaps, allowing four receptions for 54 yards while also recording two pass breakups, two tackles, and a defensive stop. One of his best moments came on a pass breakup in the end zone, while he also flashed on special teams during an encouraging all-around performance.
Unfortunately, an injury kept him out of the Steelers game and could complicate his path to the 53-man roster. Still, Bamba may have shown enough to remain firmly in the organization's plans. The Jets face difficult roster decisions in the coming days, but developmental cornerbacks who flash both defensive and special teams value are often worth keeping around.

#preseason

Newcastle United begin the 2026-27 Premier League season against Liverpool, hosting the Reds at St James' Park on Sunday, Aug. 23.
The fixture marks Matthias Jaissle's first competitive match in charge following a summer that saw Eddie Howe depart and Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon leave the club on their way to greener pastures.
Newcastle finished a disappointing 12th in the Premier League last season and ended their preseason run with three games without a win, losing to Everton and Bayer Leverkusen before drawing with Strasbourg — all of those matchups already managed by Jaissle. The Magpies, however, have avoided defeat in their last four Premier League opening fixtures, winning three and drawing one.
Liverpool also begin the season under a new manager, with former Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola replacing Arne Slot. The visitors finished the preseason with back-to-back clean sheets against Como and are unbeaten in their last 13 opening-day league fixtures.
A couple hours before kickoff, it was revealed captain Dan Burn has suffered an injury that will sideline him for a few weeks. Meanwhile, Joelinton will miss the opener for Newcastle with a groin injury, while Tino Livramento remains unavailable with a calf problem. New arrivals Sean Steur, Aladji Bamba and Amar Dedic — the latter of whom will start — will likely play a role on Sunday, while Lukas Hornicek is expected to start in goal as he's done in all preseason friendlies under Jaissle.

#season #preseason #Liverpool

Newcastle United host Liverpool at St James' Park on Sunday evening in Matthias Jaissle's first competitive match in charge, at the end of a summer defined by significant upheaval on Tyneside.
Jaissle arrives from Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League to replace Eddie Howe, who left the club after the start of pre-season. He inherits a squad that has sold Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon for a combined fee in excess of £240m, alongside the earlier departure of Kieran Trippier to Wolves.
Joelinton is the most notable absentee. Jaissle confirmed the midfielder is out with a groin injury but should return within a couple of weeks. Tino Livramento remains sidelined with a calf problem that forced him to withdraw from England's World Cup squad, and Fabian Schär is also being monitored for fitness. Lewis Miley made his first appearance since breaking his leg in last weekend's 2–1 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen, but whether he is ready to start remains uncertain.
Sean Steur is expected to be handed his full debut in central midfield, though fellow new signing Aladji Bamba offers a genuine alternative in the same role. Amar Dedic, Malick Thiaw and Sven Botman continue to bed in alongside captain Lewis Hall at the back. Anthony Elanga and Harvey Barnes provide the width, with Yoane Wissa operating just behind William Osula, who leads the line. Lukas Hornicek continues in goal, having established himself as the club's first-choice option this summer.
Newcastle United possible starting XI (4-2-3-1): Hornicek; Dedic, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Ramsey, Steur; Elanga, Wissa, Barnes; Osula

#first #lewis #steur #botman

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Cameron Harper scored late in the second half after subbing in a minute earlier and the New York Red Bulls rallied for a 1-1 draw with the Chicago Fire on Saturday night.
Harper replaced Julian Hall in the 85th minute then used ****** ists from Eric Maxim-Choupo and Omar Valencia to score in the 86th. It was his first goal in his fourth appearance this season.
Maren Heile-Selassie used ****** ists from defender Viktor Radojević and Jonathan Bamba in the 38th minute to score his fourth goal and give Chicago a 1-0 lead that stood through halftime.
It was the first ****** ist for Radojević in his third career start and 10th appearance.
Ethan Horvath had four saves for New York (7-9-5) to help end a two-match skid.

#minute #Chicago #radojevi #goal

Lazio have reportedly improved their bid for Andrea Pinamonti as they try to find an agreement with Sassuolo before the transfer deadline.
Although the club's campaign began last Sunday (with a shocking elimination from the Coppa Italia at the hands of Mantova), the Biancocelesti have yet to add a new striker to their ranks, even though Gennaro Gattuso had considered it the main priority of the summer transfer market.
The Aquile were on the cusp of signing Bamba Dieng, who arrived in Rome on Thursday, but the deal collapsed due to a knee issue detected during the medical. As for Mauro Icardi, he wasn't completely sold on the project, preferring to bide his time while waiting for other offers. Therefore, Pinamonti re-emerged as the main target to bolster the attack.
According to Italian journalist Damiano Er Faina, Lazio have raised their offer for Pinamonti, and they're now awaiting a response from Sassuolo. It should be noted that the Italian capital club can only afford to sign the 27-year-old on loan with an option to buy, but since the player's contract with the Neroverdi will expire next June, he would first have to sign a renewal.
Er Faina adds that AC Milan outcast Santiago Gimenez was never a serious option for Lazio. The Mexican is instead a top target for Porto, who are working tirelessly to recruit him.

#sassuolo #italian

More than a few observers at one of BYU's preseason training camp practices last week had to scramble to find their rosters after a defensive back picked off a ball intended for receiver Reggie Frischknecht.
Who's No. 15?
That would be cornerback Jayven Williams, a transfer from Mobile, Alabama, by way of Kennesaw State and the SEC's Mississippi State who, surprisingly to some, chose BYU for his final season of college football eligibility. Williams, 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds, has turned some heads in camp with his playmaking ability and outstanding speed.
Returning starters Tre Alexander and Evan "Shmev" Johnson seemingly have the starting cornerback spots locked up, but keep an eye on Williams as a guy who could see considerable playing time in the secondary.
Redshirt junior Kevin Doe and redshirt freshman Jordyn Criss are also in the mix, said new BYU cornerbacks coach Lewis Walker after spring camp. Sophomore Jonathan Kabeya is still in the rehab process as the Cougars look to replace Mory Bamba, now a member of the New York Jets.

#state

Lazio have reportedly secured the services of Croatian defender Josip Sutalo after reaching a full accord with Ajax.
This has been an eventful day for the Biancocelesti, who were supposed to complete the signing of Senegalese striker Bamba Dieng on a free transfer, but the deal has been called off due to a failed medical. But while Claudio Lotito and Angelo Fabiani are back to square one on the attacking front, they have apparently solved their defensive dilemma.
According to multiple sources in the Italian media, including Gianluca Di Marzio, Fabrizio Romano, and Damiano Er Faina, Lazio and Ajax have reached a final agreement on Sutalo's transfer. The 26-year-old will join the Italian capital side on an initial loan for €3 million with an option to buy set at €7.5 million, while the Amsterdam-based giants would receive a 10% cut in case of a future resale.
Sutalo is a Dynamo Zagreb youth product who climbed his way up the ranks to become a stalwart for both club and country. In 2023, he earned a €20 million move to Ajax and went on to make 108 appearances for the Dutch club.
The Croatian international will join a centre-back department that includes Oliver Provstgaard and fellow new signing Danilho Doekhi, while Alessio Romagnoli's fate remains undecided, and Patric and Samuel Gigot are dealing with career-threatening long-term injuries.

#ajax #million

Bamba Dieng is no longer set to sign for Lazio, as the first medical results detected a knee problem, preventing him from joining Gennaro Gattuso's ranks.
The 26-year-old is a Senegalese striker who has had a relatively modest career, but did enjoy a solid final campaign at Lorient (15 goals from 25 appearances) before seeing out his contract with the Ligue 1 side. The forward landed in Rome on Wednesday after reaching a surprising agreement with the Biancocelesti directors.
But as we reported this morning, Dieng had already failed a medical at Amed SK earlier in the summer, allegedly due to an issue in his knee. While Lazio were presumably aware of this issue, they still proceeded with the negotiations with the player.
According to several reliable sources in the Italian media, including Gianluca Di Marzio, Dieng's move to Lazio has been called off due to the first medical's results. The Sky Sport Italia correspondent believes the decision is almost final.
With Dieng ruled out of the equation, Italian journalist Damiano Er Faina believes Andrea Pinamonti is once again the big favourite to bolster the Aquile's attack. The 27-year-old Sassuolo striker is a profile admired by Gennaro Gattuso, who considers him the right candidate for the role.

#dieng #knee

Newcastle United are keen on bringing New York Red Bulls forward Julian Hall to the St James' Park club, according to Ben Jacobs. Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle wants the Magpies to make more quality signings, and the 18-year-old has emerged as a target. However, the Toons will face competition from the likes of RB Leipzig, Atletico Madrid and Hull City for the services of the teenage sensation. Hall has nine goals and four ****** ists in his last 19 starts for the Major League Soccer club and Newcastle admire his huge potential.
The Newcastle target made history after becoming the second-youngest player to make his MLS debut aged 15 years and 190 days in June 2024. Hall became the youngest player to score an MLS hat-trick in May and plenty of European clubs are hoping to lure him away from North America. A move to the Premier League could appeal to the American, who was named in the MLS All-Star last month, and the Magpies will hope to pip fierce competition to his services.
The Toons have lost key players this summer and are desperate to make quality additions before the summer transfer deadline.
They have spent £174 million so far this summer on the signings of Bazoumana Toure, Aladji Bamba, Amar Dedic, Lukas Hornicek, Sean Steur and Ewen Jaouen.
The fans still want more, with Guinea international midfielder Ousmane Diabate closing in on a move from Genclerbirligi.

#make #summer #magpies #league

Newcastle are in talks with Manchester City over Nico Gonzalez, according to The Athletic.
The Magpies are looking to reinforce their midfield following the sales of Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes to Tottenham Hotspur and ******* nal respectively.
They have already signed midfielders Sean Steur and Aladji Bamba but want to make further additions in the middle of the park.
Newcastle are now understood to have held initial discussions on signing Gonzalez.
Gonzalez joined Man City in January 2025, with the Cityzens short of midfielders due to injuries, most notably Rodri, who suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.

#city #manchester

Every NFL player remembers his first game. Regardless of position or draft status, there is no substitute for experiencing an NFL game for the first time. That reality hit home for several members of the New York Jets' rookie class Friday night.
The preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers may not count in the standings, but it represented a major milestone for players who spent years imagining what it would feel like to wear an NFL uniform and compete in front of family and friends.
How about that game by the undrafted rookie, Mory Bamba? He told media members that he "can't wait" to call his mom. And how about the No. 2 overall pick, David Bailey? The latter described the experience as something he won't soon forget.
"That was my first NFL game," Bailey said. "It's definitely going to be memorable. Obviously, there's going to be no experience like that. Having the fans out there was a lot of fun. Playing with my teammates, getting out in that particular environment was a lot of fun."
Bailey's comments reflected a sentiment shared throughout the rookie class. The game offered more than another step in training camp. It confirmed that the long journey from college football to the NFL had officially reached a new chapter. Head coach Aaron Glenn was very proud of the rookie's efforts.

#going

The Jets' first preseason game of 2026 is in the books. Let's talk about five players who helped themselves.
Cade Klubnik: Klubnik got a surprise start in the preseason opener due to a Geno Smith ankle injury. Any rookie quarterback tends to get overanalyzed in exhibition games. Klubnik didn't do anything spectacular, but he was efficient and did more bad than good. He also avoided any glaring mistakes on his way to a 5 for 7 night. Klubnik was the best of the three Jets' quarterbacks and took a step toward earning the backup quarterback job.
Will McDonald: McDonald has become a bit of a forgotten man at defensive end after the Jets added two players at his position in free agency and then picked Will McDonald second overall. Joseph Ossai's injury allowed McDonald to start. He might have been facing backups, but you don't get to choose your competition. You can only control your performance. McDonald got on the board a sack in limited action.
Braelon Allen: For the next couple of weeks Allen has the stage to himself in the competition to be the second running back behind Breece Hall due to Isaiah Davis' knee injury. The key for the third year back is to show he has recovered from his own knee injury that ended his 2025 season early. Allen broke a 31 yard touchdown run in the first half. Again, the competition was not starting level, but him running away from defenders suggests he still has a second gear.
Mory Bamba: The first time I noticed Bamba, he was beaten cleanly in the red zone. He was able to recover to break up the pass on the play, but that was due mainly to a poor throw. For the rest of the game, Bamba was noticeable for all the right reasons. Often tested in coverage, he held up with 4 passes broken up. He also stood out on special teams. This was one of the stronger preseason cases I've seen an off the radar make to earn a surprise roster spot in recent memory.

#Jets #bamba #Competition

Newport County boss Hayden Mullins praised his players after a dominant opening day victory at home to Rochdale in his first league game in charge.
The Exiles ran out 3-0 winners thanks to goals from summer signings Kyle Cameron, Shaquille Gwengwe and Yahya Bamba.
County dominated proceedings against a below par Rochdale who did not manage a shot on target despite the visitors having most of the possession.
"I saw good moments against Roma and Wimbledon to give me confidence that we could put that performance in," Mullins said.
"We know that we need to make our home ground and our home form really positive this season.

#newport #hayden

Newcastle's new head coach Matthias Jaissle has underlined the club's ambition despite a string of high-profile exits including manager Eddie Howe, but warned success would not come overnight.
Howe left St James' Park at the end of July after nearly five years in charge, with a clutch of senior players -- captain Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon -- all departing during the summer transfer window.
Saudi-backed Newcastle have signed a group of young players including Bazoumana Toure, Sean Steur and Aladji Bamba, but the departures have left the squad short of experience.
Nevertheless, former RB Salzburg and Al-Ahli boss Jaissle remains upbeat.
"We are ambitious. That's the most important thing -- also why I decided to come here. But this will not happen overnight," he said at his first press conference at St James' Park on Tuesday.

#james #overnight #players

Newcastle United's midfield has undergone a dramatic transformation this summer, with Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali both leaving and two young replacements arriving in Sean Steur and Aladji Bamba.
Now, the Daily Mail's Craig Hope and Simon Jones are confirming earlier reports linking Newcastle to Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha, who is now on the Magpies' shortlist as the club searches for an experienced midfielder to complement its younger options and lead Matthias Jaissle's team on the pitch.
"Newcastle have identified Joao Palhinha as an option in their search for an experienced midfielder to fill the void left by Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali," Hope and Jones reported.
The 31-year-old spent last season on loan at Tottenham, and Bayern sporting director Max Eberl admitted at the end of July (h/t iMiaSanMia) that Palhinha is no longer part of the German club's plans and is bound to exit the club this summer, opening the door for another Premier League move. According to GOAL, Bayern could demand €25 million for their player.
Shortly after those comments, ESPN's Bruno Andrade identified Palhinha as one of two midfielders tracked by Newcastle.

#newcastle #guimaraes #sandro #tonali

WNBA All-Star Weekend is nearly two weeks in the rearview, but the virality of the StudBudz's 72-hour Twitch stream knows no bounds. Last year, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert was caught dancing to "Knuck If You Buck," and Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve jokingly blamed AI for her viral dancing clip.
This year, ESPN's Holly Rowe produced the WNBA All-Star clip that will endure.
Rowe was on her usual sideline duty for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center in Chicago on July 25. The Emmy-winning reporter went viral during the game for a walk-and-talk interview gone wrong with Olivia Miles. After the game, she went viral again for dancing to Sheck Wes' "Mo Bamba" in the club.
"You know who was on the stream, though? Your girl, Holly!" Indiana Fever All-Star Aliyah Boston said the latest episode of the Post Moves with Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston podcast. "Big Holly! Big Holly!"
Boston mimicked Rowe's dance moves, while Parker hit the stank face in approval.

#dancing

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is coming off the best season of his career after being thrust into the position of being the primary for a Nets team in need of scoring. Even though Brooklyn got Porter more help in the form of former Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle, the former Denver Nuggets sharpshooter is making sure to put the work in this summer.
The National Basketball Player's ****** ociation (NBPA) recently unveiled a 24/7 performance center in Los Angeles, California that NBA players can use during the regular season and offseason, according to James H. Williams of USA Today. Williams revealed that Porter is one of the approximately 200 players that spend part of their offseason in the City of Angels so the NBPA wanted to make sure that those players had somewhere to go to work on their game.
"Michael Porter Jr. and Mo Bamba also were seen in the facility going through their offseason process," Williams wrote in his piece. The facility, known as the PLYRS UNTD Performance Center, will be added to the group of facilities that the NBPA has "like the one located at its New York headquarters and The Sanctuary, which serves as an offseason performance retreat for NBA players in Spain."
Porter, 28, is coming off a 2025-26 season in which he did not make the first All-Star team of his career as many expected for him to do so, but that doesn't mean that his numbers weren't spectacular. Porter played 52 games for the Nets last season, posting averages of 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.0 ****** ists per game while shooting 46.3% from the field and 36.3% from behind the three-point line.
Williams noted in his article that the NBPA will attempt to organize open runs during the offseason so that players can get used to playing with each other, which might be the case for Porter and Randle. Either way, the NBA players now have a new facility to visit during their travels and someone like Porter can now work on his game while visiting Los Angeles at an NBPA-ran facility.

#players #facility

A rebuild was always on the cards on Tyneside this summer, not least in the goalkeeping department.
Leaky Newcastle kept just eight clean sheets in the Premier League last season and conceded 55 goals, 15th overall with only relegated Burnley, West Ham and Wolves plus Leeds and Tottenham below them.
Newcastle's outfield players clearly did not offer enough protection, but goalkeeper Nick Pope made a handful of significant errors leading to goals while Aaron Ramsdale never fully convinced during his loan spell and has since returned to Southampton.
A new number one was therefore a priority and Newcastle have once again looked to the continent.
The club have mainly targeted players aged 20 and under from abroad, having already recruited Jaouen, Sean Steur, Bazoumana Toure and Aladji Bamba, so Lukas Lukas Hornicek will feel like something of an elder statesman in comparison.

#lukas #leaky #league #west

Arsenal have reached an agreement in principle with Newcastle United over the signing of Bruno Guimaraes in a deal worth €90 million (£77m).
The French publication L'Equipe reports that the Gunners have finally met Newcastle's valuation after seeing two previous bids of €70m and €80m rejected. While some details, including bonuses and agent fees, are still to be finalised, the transfer is said to be entering its final stages.
Guimaraes is understood to have already agreed personal terms with **** nal several weeks ago on a contract running until 2031. The Brazil international has reportedly been keen on the move, as he informed Newcastle of his desire to leave in pursuit of Champions League football after the Magpies failed to qualify for the competition.
The 28-year-old has been a central figure for Newcastle since joining from Lyon in January 2022. He has also established himself as a regular in Brazil's national team under Carlo Ancelotti, earning 48 international caps.
Newcastle had initially been hoping to receive a fee closer to €100m for their captain but are now said to have accepted **** nal's improved proposal in principle. The club have already begun planning for life without Guimaraes, having signed midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco before the departure of manager Eddie Howe.

#newcastle

VfL Bochum 1848 have officially confirmed the departure of Samuel Bamba who has made the move to CS Marítimo Funchal.
The Portuguese first division side, along with Rhurpott club Bochum, have agreed to keep the transfer fee entirely confidential.
Samuel Bamba initially moved from Borussia Dortmund's reserve team to Castroper Straße in the summer of 2024.
He made a total of 10 competitive appearances for Bochum's first team, including three matches for the U-21 side.
Thereafter, the 22-year-old struggled for game time, and last season he was loaned to Willem II Tilburg in the Dutch second division.

#made

Newcastle United have completed the signing of midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco.
The transfer has gone through for an initial fee of £30m, with a further £5.5m possible in add-ons.
The 20-year-old has signed a five-year contract at St James' Park and will wear the club's number eight shirt.
Head coach Eddie Howe described Bamba as a player with "huge potential for growth", praising his development since breaking into Monaco's first team and he was nominated for this year's Golden Boy award as one of the best young talents in the game.
Bamba represents a direct replacement for Sandro Tonali, who departed for Tottenham Hotspur last month.

#year #park #head #eddie

Newcastle United's move for Aladji Bamba underlines a marked shift in transfer strategy for the Magpies.
It is certainly hard to imagine the club spending £55m on a 29-year-old again like they did when they signed forward Yoane Wissa from Brentford last summer.
Instead, Newcastle have targeted players aged 20 and under on the continent this time around.
Bamba, like Sean Steur, Ewen Jaouen and Bazoumana Toure, will need time to adapt to the physicality and intensity of the Premier League - and it is worth stressing the 20-year-old Frenchman has made only 12 competitive starts for Monaco.
But Newcastle have to take calculated risks this summer before such talents become potentially out of reach.

#newcastle #magpies #yoane

Newcastle United have agreed a deal worth up to £34m for Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba.
The 20-year-old Frenchman, who played his first senior game in August 2025, is due on Tyneside on Thursday to have a medical and sign a long-term contract.
Newcastle sold Sandro Tonali to Tottenham last month and have been in the market for a second young midfielder after signing 18-year-old Sean Steur from Ajax.
Another target, Freiburg's Johan Manzambi, opted to join Aston Villa last week.
Among Ligue 1 midfielders who played at least 500 minutes last season, Bamba ranked in the top five for duels won (9.1 per game on average), tackles (3.6), successful take-ons (1.6) and aerial duels won (1.9).

#bamba #year #duels #united

Newcastle United have reportedly agreed a fee to sign French youth international midfielder Aladji Bamba.
The 20-year-old is a product of the AS Monaco youth system and broke into the first team last season, making 25 appearances in total in all competitions and providing two **** ists.
Those handful of appearances were enough for the Magpies to quickly pounce and the Premier League side have reportedly agreed a £35 million fee to sign Bamba according to Sky Sports News.
Eddie Howe's side are certainly in need of new midfielders this summer with Sandro Tonali leaving the club for Tottenham Hotspur while **** nal are said to be keen on signing Bruno Guimarães.

#Youth #newcastle

With Walker Kessler off to Los Angeles, it's going to be a bit of center by committee in Utah this season. Jusuf Nurkić likely starts with Jaxson Hayes behind him.
Now add Mo Bamba to the list. Bamba is returning to the Jazz on a two-year deal, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.
Bamba signed a couple of 10-day contracts with the Jazz last season and played in two games with the team. They liked him enough to bring him back, although likely on a non-guaranteed veteran minimum deal.
The No. 6 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic, Bamba has played in eight NBA seasons and with seven different teams. For his career, he has averaged 6.7 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, plus he is a good rim protector.

There hasn't been a ton of NBA-level talent come out of the Oregon Ducks men's basketball program in recent years, despite head coach Dana Altman repeatedly making runs to the NCAA tournament before last season. As a result, just three former Ducks will suit up for the 2026 NBA Summer League, a growing 10-day-long event in Las Vegas featuring high-profile rookies, second-year players aiming to improve their game and G League, overseas or undrafted players hoping to catch the eye of NBA teams and earn an invite to training camp.
Both center Nate Bittle, guard TJ Bamba and forward Brandon Angel are in the latter boat, as Bittle went undrafted in the 2026 draft while Bamba and Angel were undrafted in the 2025 draft.
Bittle is coming off season in which he averaged 16.8 points and 6.9 rebounds, doing enough to sign an Exhibit-10 deal with the Toronto Raptors with his tenure beginning at summer league. Angel will also join him on the Raptors, as he's coming off an impressive season in the Israel Winner League in which he averaged 16.9 points and 7.9 rebounds per game.
Meanwhile, Bamba has been added to the Denver Nuggets summer league roster. He played in the easyCredit BBL league in Germany, posting averages of 12.3 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. Bamba competed for the Brooklyn Nets summer league squad last year, but saw little action and didn't receive a training camp invite.
The Raptors and Nuggets aren't scheduled to play each other in the four scheduled games, but there's a chance that they meet in the fifth consolation game or, if the teams are good enough, in the four-team knockout round.