Barcelona have practically sealed English wonderkid’s signing, waiting FIFA approval
FC Barcelona have been working on securing the signing of teenage wonderkid Ajay Tavares from Norwich City for weeks now.
The 16-year-old attacking prodigy is regarded as one of the most exciting young talents in England and is already a part of the Canaries’ Under-18 setup despite his age.
Keeping with their recent strategy of acquiring youth prospects, the Blaugrana have been working behind the scenes for some time now.
Tavares’ deal closed, FIFA approval awaited
Now, providing an update on the situation, SPORT reports that the Barcelona sporting department has had Tavares’ signing practically agreed for weeks.
Born in 2009, the 16-year-old wonderkid holds a Portuguese passport, which is crucial in enabling him to change clubs and countries while still a minor.
If he held only British nationality, he would have to wait until turning 18.
At present, the deal is stalled pending FIFA’s approval, as the football governing body must complete the necessary administrative procedures before granting authorisation for the transfer and allowing him to move to Barcelona.
The personal terms with the young talent have already been agreed, and the Catalan club are simply awaiting official clearance.
Tavares is a skilful winger with potential, and has been closely monitored by the club’s scouting department for some time.
The plan is for the youngster, currently in his first year at youth level, to join Pol Planas’ Juvenil A side with the prospect of progressing to Barça Atletic.
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Miami Central (Fla.) getting $3.5-million practice field renovation
The Miami Central (Fla.) football team practices on campus, but on a pretty battered natural grass practice field.
According to a Miami Central head coach Derrick Gibson, that will be no more moving forward for the Rockets. Gibson confirmed to Rivals on Tuesday morning that the school has broken ground on a new $3.5-million turf field installation, which the second-year head coach said will be for athletic practices and hosting junior varsity football games as well.
“Game changer for us,” Gibson said on Tuesday morning to Rivals. “We have nine state titles and with little resources when it comes to facilities, so this is a major step in the right direction. Great day to be a Rocket.”
Miami Central's new $3.5 million dollar turf field installation begins
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According to the Miami Central Alumni Association, the new synthetic turf field will also serve soccer and have a track around it.
The project is expected to be finished up in time for the summer as the Rockets continue their search of winning the program’s 10th state championship in 2026. Miami Central last won a state title in 2022, winning the FHSAA’s Class 2M crown.
It adds to what is added excitement for the Miami Central Rockets heading into the 2026 campaign, as Gibson’s bunch is slated to open up the season in California against Orange Lutheran. The Rockets also have a September date versus Buford (Ga.), the No. 1 team to complete the last season according to the Rivals National 2025 High School Football Composite Rankings.
Miami Central finished the 2025 campaign with a 9-2 record in Gibson’s first season as head coach and as the No. 7 in the state, according to the final Florida 2025 High School Football Massey Rankings. The Rockets reached the Class 3A region final before falling to rival Miami Northwestern.
Gibson will once again have one of the top high school football teams in the Sunshine State as Miami Central will feature 2028 four-star cornerback Quartavius Lyons, 2027 four-star cornerback T’ari Miller and 2028 three-star linebacker Steven Moore, respectively.
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Rangers want Dundee defender Luke Graham in the summer
Rangers want Dundee defender Luke Graham and have stepped up their interest to bring him to the Ibrox club, according to the Scottish Sun. Rangers manager Danny Rohl wants to strengthen at the back to mount a stronger challenge for the Scottish Premiership title next term and the Light Blues are keen on the 22-year-old. The Bears’ technical director Dan Purdy was at Dens Park on Saturday to watch Graham in action and more scouting trips and reports are expected ahead of the summer transfer window.
However, Rangers are not the only ones keen on the defender, with Celtic and English clubs also keen. The Light Blues could lose John Souttar at the end of the season as he has yet to pen a new contract. Nasser Djiga is expected to return to Wolverhampton Wanderers after his loan spell ends, and Rangers are already preparing for life without the duo. Graham will not come cheap as Dundee rejected a £1 million bid for him from Portsmouth last month.
The Light Blues will be ready to outbid them and Celtic as they look to lure him to Ibrox ahead of next season. Rangers are two points behind league leaders Hearts after 27 games and are a point ahead of the Hoops in a title race which promises to be intriguing. Pipping Hearts and Celtic to it will be huge for the Gers, and it could help them land Graham and other top players in the summer due to Champions League football and its money.
They were keen on him during the winter transfer window and are likely to go big for him as he keeps impressing. The Scotland youth international has established himself as a key player for the Dark Blues this term after spending a couple of seasons out on loan.
The Rangers target has played 30 games across all competitions this term after featuring just five times last season and spending most of it on loan in the Scottish Championship with Falkirk.