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Victor Osimhen remains a Napoli player after the European transfer window slammed shut last night, as Chelsea were unable to secure a deal for their long-term target, despite burning the midnight oil over the last few days to complete a deal for the talisman. After having scored 76 goals in 133 appe

The fee for Nketiah is £25m up front, plus £5m in performance-related add-ons. Nottingham Forest previously agreed a deal with Arsenal for the 25-year-old England international, but couldnt come to a resolution with the player, while an unnamed European club were also interested in him. Nketiah, who

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has stated that the strict requirements of the German tax authorities caused a snag in the appointment of Bruno Labbadia as the head coach of the Super Eagles. The Super Eagles next 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches are against Benin Republic (Uyo, S

Hafiz Umar Ibrahim, an 18-year-old rising star from Ojodu City Football Club, has signed a four-year contract with French Ligue 1 side, Stade Reims. The Kano-born forward had previously been linked to top European clubs, including Chelsea and Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt. However, Hafiz ultimately

Deivid Washingtons proposed move from Chelsea to Strasbourg on transfer deadline day sparked outrage on social media, before collapsing at the 11th hour. The Brazilian forward signed from Santos in 2023 for a fee in the region of £13.5 million but was touted to move to Ligue 1 after just one season

With the summer transfer window done and dusted, here are the signings made by premiere League clubs for the 2024/2025 season. David Raya Brentford to Arsenal £27m Nathan Wood Swansea to Southampton Undisclosed Mats Weiffer Feyenoord to Brighton £25m Maximilian Kilman Wolves to West Ham £40m Kepa

Manchester United landed their top midfield target this summer by completing the signing of Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain for an initial £42.3m. The Uruguay international, whose fee could rise by a further £8.5m if add-ons are triggered, has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford after

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has completed his move to Napoli just hours before the transfer deadline. The 27-year-old played a key role for the Red Devils last season, scoring crucial goals to secure vital points for the club. However, with the arrival of Manuel Ugarte from PSG, McT

Eguavoen To lead Eagles Against Benin, Rwanda The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has on Friday linked the botched deal with German Bruno Labbadia to the 'stringent regulations of German tax authorities." Consequently, the football house has informed that the body's head of technical department, A