Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Alvaro Morata has launched a scathing parting shot at Galatasaray after his loan spell with the Turkish club was cut short, accusing them of failing to uphold “fundamental values” and honour agreed commitments. The 32-year-old Spain captain joined Galatasaray on loan from AC Milan in February, with the option for a permanent transfer worth €10 million (£8.6m). However, just six months later, the deal has been terminated by mutual consent. In a statement, Galatasaray confirmed that Milan will receive a €5 million (£4.3m) termination fee, while Morata has waived outstanding payments totalling €651,562 (£562,982). The former Real Madrid, Juventus, and…

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma has been left out of the squad for the UEFA Super Cup clash against Paris Saint-Germain in Udine, Italy, after repeated incidents of lateness, manager Thomas Frank has confirmed. The 27-year-old Malian international, a regular in Spurs’ midfield since joining from Brighton in 2022, was omitted from the travelling party for Wednesday night’s showpiece fixture. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Frank made it clear that the decision was a disciplinary matter, not a tactical one. “Bissouma isn’t here because of disciplinary reasons,” Frank stated bluntly. “He has been late several times, the latest one…

The Premier League will unite this weekend in tribute to Diogo Jota and his younger brother, Andre Silva, with all clubs set to observe a moment of silence before kick-off. The 28-year-old former Liverpool and Wolves forward, and his 25-year-old brother, tragically lost their lives in a car crash in northern Spain last month. As part of the tribute, players across all 20 clubs will wear black armbands, and messages along with images of Jota and Silva will be displayed on stadium big screens. The league confirmed the plans in a statement on Tuesday, describing the gesture as a mark…

Tottenham Hotspur have opened discussions with Manchester City over a potential move for Brazil winger Savinho, as Thomas Frank seeks to bolster his attacking options ahead of the new Premier League campaign. The 21-year-old, who has scored one goal in 13 appearances for the Brazil national team, is seen as a player with significant upside. Talks between the two clubs have taken place in recent days, although negotiations are still at an early stage. City reluctant to sell Savinho Despite Spurs’ interest, sources close to Manchester City insist the Premier League champions are not actively looking to sell Savinho. Any…

Bournemouth are on the verge of completing the signing of French centre-back Bafodé Diakité from Lille in a deal worth up to £34.6m, as Andoni Iraola’s side continues a major defensive rebuild ahead of the new Premier League season. The 24-year-old, who has represented France at youth level, will cost an initial £30.3m with a further £4.3m payable in performance-related add-ons. Once finalised, the move will make him the Cherries’ second most expensive signing in history, behind Brazilian striker Evanilson, whose transfer from Porto last summer could rise to £40.2m. Diakite from Ligue 1 to South Coast Diakité arrives with…

Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare found the back of the net for the first time this season, but his goal was not enough to prevent KRC Genk from falling 2-1 to Standard Liège in the Belgian Pro League on Sunday. The 24-year-old, who topped the scoring charts in Belgium last season, began the match on the bench at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne. Head coach Thorsten Fink opted for Jarne Steuckers in attack from the start, leaving Arokodare to wait for his opportunity. Arokodare Standard Take Control Early The home side seized the initiative in the first half. Standard’s persistence in the…

Chelsea have agreed to allow striker Nicolas Jackson to leave the club this summer, with the 24-year-old left out of the squad for Friday’s pre-season clash against Bayer Leverkusen. The Senegalese international trained alone at Cobham on Friday as speculation over his future intensified, following interest from Newcastle United. Jackson joined Chelsea from Villarreal in the summer of 2023 for a reported £32 million fee. Despite a mixed first season, he finished with 10 Premier League goals and remains a highly regarded talent within the club. However, with Chelsea making significant moves in the transfer market and signing two new…

The Premier League has ended its long-standing partnership with LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall, confirming it will no longer participate in the Rainbow Laces campaign, a decision that marks a major shift in the league’s approach to promoting inclusion and diversity. First reported by The Daily Telegraph and later confirmed by the Premier League, the top flight of English football now plans to launch its own inclusion initiative to coincide with LGBTQ+ History Month in February. This comes after more than a decade of collaboration with Stonewall, whose Rainbow Laces campaign has been a visual and symbolic presence in English football since…

Chelsea have now generated over £250 million from academy player sales in just three years, a remarkable figure that reflects both the club’s youth development success and the financial pressures of the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). The latest addition to that total came with the sale of striker Armando Broja to Burnley, a deal reportedly worth up to £20 million with add-ons. His move follows several other summer departures, including Bashir Humphreys to Burnley for £14.7 million and Ishe Samuels-Smith to Strasbourg for £6.5 million, bringing the club’s academy sales this summer to £41.2 million. In total,…

Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi has officially joined Turkish giants Besiktas on a permanent deal from English side Leicester City, bringing an end to an eight-year spell with the Foxes. The 28-year-old midfielder has signed a three-year contract with the option of an additional year, as he looks to embrace a fresh challenge in the Turkish Super Lig. Besiktas confirmed the signing on Thursday, describing Ndidi as a “proven leader and experienced professional” who will add strength and composure to their midfield. The deal marks a significant move for both the club and the player, as Ndidi seeks to rediscover top-flight…