Framber Valdez, the standout pitcher for the Houston Astros, is taking his first steps into free agency after eight seasons. As talk of a possible 2026 return swirls, the spotlight is on whether Houston’s top hurler will strike a new deal or seek a fresh opportunity elsewhere.

Liverpool has chosen not to pursue Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi in the January transfer window, opting instead to wait until his contract expires next summer. This decision comes after a failed £35 million attempt on transfer deadline day and amid speculations about interest from other clubs.