Jake Paul has finally canceled the upcoming Gervonta Davis event amid controversy over Tank’s legal issues.
The exhibition was always wrought with problems. One commissioner blasted the show as a “money grab” and so Most Valuable Promotions moved the event from Georgia to Florida. The event has also been cursed with questionable ticket sales. Last week, it was alleged Davis was again accused of domestic violence and it was seemingly that report that served as the final nail in the ill-fated Jake vs Tank exhibition.
The show will not move on. Paul will instead move onto other plans, per a statement MVP sent GIVE ME SPORT.
MVP and Netflix will no longer host the Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis exhibition, an MVP statement to GIVE ME SPORT confirmed on Monday.
Nikisa Bidarian, the CEO of MVP and Paul’s business partner, said: “Our team has worked closely with all parties to navigate this situation responsibly. While we will not be moving forward with this event, our plan still remains for Jake Paul to headline an event on Netflix in 2025.”
“Details regarding a new date, location, Jake’s opponent, and additional bouts will be shared as soon as they are finalized.”
“We thank Netflix, the Kaseya Center, and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for their partnership.”
Arsenal could be in line for a decent transfer windfall this summer, as CaughtOffside claims that a former player may join their rivals Chelsea in the coming weeks.
The Gunners are set for an important market, with Mikel Arteta keen to add even more quality to his squad after winning the Premier League last season.
A move for Bruno Guimaraes has been at the forefront of their business so far, with an offer made for the Newcastle ace, with a belief that any move could prove costly.
However, London rivals Chelsea may help provide a windfall for the club through a sell-on clause for a former player.
Chelsea Eye Folarin Balogun
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After a few impressive World Cup outings this summer, Chelsea are eyeing a transfer for Folarin Balogun this summer, according to Caught Offside.
The former Arsenal striker is believed to be a target for the Blues, with AS Monaco demanding roughly £47.4 million to sanction a possible exit.
Chelsea seemingly view the 24-year-old as an ideal option, while Nicolas Jackson and Liam Delap are linked with an exit, handing Xabi Alonso another striker option.
However, it would hand Arsenal a transfer windfall as a result, due to the club having a sell-on clause inserted into the deal for the former Gunners academy product.
It’s a clause worth 17.5 percent of the overall fee, which could see the Premier League champions land a sizable sum to go towards their other transfer deals.
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Arsenal’s Transfer Plans
Arsenal’s summer transfer window is set to be an important one, as the team looks to keep progressing and continue winning all the biggest prizes.
Deals for some of the biggest names in the Premier League are on the cards, but it is likely to come at quite an expense for the Gunners.
Bruno Guimaraes is a major target, with the midfielder likely to cost upwards of £70 million, while Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers is another who is being quoted at more than £100 million.
Arsenal have seemingly walked away from a deal for one of their transfer targets, and will move on to other options this summer.
It all lines up towards an expensive window that will need to be financed by more than their impressive performances on the pitch over the course of the last season.
Arsenal’s inability to sell for large transfer fees has been an issue that needs to be addressed. While Balogun’s sale could indirectly help, the Gunners need to find a way to maximise the fees they receive in the transfer market.
No further goals were scored in extra-time, meaning the Round of 32 tie was settled on penalties.
Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber and Crysencio Summerville all failed to convert from the spot before Ismael Saibari fired Morocco through to the next round, where they will meet joint-hosts Canada at the Houston Stadium on Saturday.
“I think this loss is on Koeman because I didn’t recognise this Dutch team. He lost with an identity that is not the Dutch identity and that makes me angry. Lose with your identity… that’s who you are.”
Koeman, who earned 78 caps for the Dutch national team between 1983-1994, has been in charge of the Oranje since 2023. However, his position as head coach is now under severe threat following Monday’s lacklustre performance against Morocco.
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Koeman Defends Defensive Tactics
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The Netherlands, who perfected the revolutionary philosophy of Total Football in the 1970s, are accused of using ultra defensive tactics in their Round of 32 clash.
However, Koeman defended his tactical approach following the penalty shootout defeat. The 63-year-old told NOS, per Tribuna: “The atmosphere in the locker room was dramatic. When you see things like the penalty [from Soufiane Rahimi] that went under [Bart] Verbruggen, it’s because it wasn’t meant to be for us.
“I decided to play this way because we gave too much space in the group stage. We needed to mark better, you know! Morocco is an excellent team, with star players. So, I decided this after a meeting with the group. I don’t regret it one bit.
“I was trying to change the team according to the thinking about who could take the penalties. I lost [Frenkie] De Jong, I lost Gakpo… so I was trying to put in capable people. It didn’t work out, what can you do?”
De Jong was replaced by Marten de Roon in the 110th minute, while Kluivert came on for Gakpo minutes later.
Arsenal have been told they will need to pay an eye-watering amount to land one of their key transfer targets this summer, according to a report from The Telegraph.
The Gunners are keen to strengthen across most positions in the squad, with hopes that they will be able to retain the Premier League table, and perhaps win even more than that.
The forward areas have been a particular place of focus, with the North London outfit struggling to crack open games on several different occasions, with their dominance not always reflective of the scoreline or result.
Several options have appeared as players who could make the difference, with Morgan Rogers emerging as one of the main targets to add a spark up front.
However, a deal won’t come cheap for the Aston Villa talisman.
Arsenal Told Morgan Rogers Price
Arsenal are chasing a move for Rogers this summer, but it will come at quite a cost. According to The Telegraph, Aston Villa have quoted an English-record fee of £130 million to land the playmaker.
It’s a move that would smash the record set by Alexander Isak’s move from Newcastle to Liverpool, which cost the Reds £125 million last summer.
The report claims that Villa view Rogers as being worth more than his England teammate, though they are reluctant to allow a sale to go through.
Another sticking point for the Midlands club is a 20 percent sell-on clause that Middlesbrough have in the deal, which will eat into the overall profit they can make from the star – who they paid £15 million for back in 2024.
It would be quite a stunning transfer, however, that would set a new bar for transfer fees across the whole division.
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Arsenal’s Record Transfer Signings
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If Arsenal were to cough up the £130 million, it would also set a record for the most-expensive signing in the club’s history so far, overshadowing their other deals in the market.
The top ten are largely made up of more recent signings, but only Declan Rice’s deal has seen the Gunners cross over the £100 million threshold.
Arsenal have seemingly walked away from a deal for one of their transfer targets, and will move on to other options this summer.
Declan Rice – £105m
Nicolas Pepe – £72m
Eberechi Eze – £67.5m
Kai Havertz – £65m
Viktor Gyokeres – £64.2m
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – £56m
Martin Zubimendi – £55.8m
Gabriel Jesus – £55m
Noni Madueke – £52m
Ben White – £50m
Having outlaid plenty in recent years for new signings, smashing the transfer record for Rogers would take them another step in the direction of spending.
It may add some immediate pressure on the England international, but it’s unclear whether Arsenal will be able to get a deal over the line in the near future.
