I'd be very surprised if Everton would even consider letting Branthwaite go right now. Speculation has surrounded his future for the last couple of years and in the summer transfer window, because he's really impressed for Everton and been in and around the England setup. I'm not surprised there is interest from the likes of Man United, Chelsea, Tottenham and even Liverpool were linked with him as well.
Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen has agreed a new contract until 2030. There is also an option of an extra year in the deal, which comes just three months after the Norway international joined permanently. Wolves rejected bids of 50m and 55m from Newcastle in the summer after he scored 14 goals on loan from Celta Vigo last season. The 25-year-old signed for 23m after his successful loan spell, helping Wolves finish 16th in the Premier League.
Nolan Arenado is back in the Cardinals' lineup after a six-week shoulder injury. He has started at third base each of the past two nights. He'll probably be in the lineup for most or all of the final 10 games of the season, but the real source of intrigue will turn up again in the offseason. Arenado is under contract for two more seasons. He's slated for a $27MM salary next year.
The Steelers and captain Cameron Heyward reached agreement Saturday night on a revised deal that will add over $3 million in incentives to his contract this year and allows him to earn up to $18 million this season, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. With the contract adjustments finalized, Heyward now will play Sunday vs. the Jets. Heyward was a brief hold-in late in training camp amid frustrations about the state of negotiations,
BOSTON -- All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman and the Boston Red Sox finalized a $13.3 million, one-year contract for 2026 that includes a 2027 vesting option. Chapman will be guaranteed $26 million over two years if he pitches at least 40 innings next season. The team announced the deal Sunday following a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Fenway Park. Chapman, who earned his eighth All-Star selection this season, gets a $13 million salary next year.
CINCINNATI -- Trey Hendrickson's contract situation is resolved. The star pass rusher will get a $14 million raise from the Cincinnati Bengals for this season, boosting his 2025 salary to $30 million dollars, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday. Hendrickson is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after this season. Before receiving the raise, Hendrickson was set to earn $16 million this season.
"I have a contract with Bayern for another three years, so I'll report back on the 29th, which is when we start pre-season. Enjoying these vacation days with family and friends is the most important thing right now."