Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Nottingham Forest are in advanced negotiations with Ligue 1 club Rennes over the signing of French striker Arnaud Kalimuendo as Nuno Espírito Santo looks to strengthen his attacking options ahead of a busy 2025-26 campaign. Kalimuendo, 23, enjoyed a prolific season in France last term, scoring 18 goals in all competitions as Rennes finished 12th in the league. His performances have drawn interest from several clubs, but Forest are believed to be leading the race, with discussions now at an advanced stage. The move comes as Forest prepare for their return to European competition. The East Midlands side qualified for…

Sudan striker Abdel Raouf Yagoub has openly mocked the home-based Super Eagles after his side’s emphatic 4-0 victory in their Group B clash at the 2024 African Nations Championship in Zanzibar. Kwesi Appiah’s Falcons produced a near-perfect performance at the Amman Stadium on Tuesday night, dismantling Nigeria with pace, precision and ruthless finishing. The result leaves Sudan top of Group B with four points from three matches and in a strong position to qualify for the quarter-finals. The game’s opening goal came in the 25th minute when Yagoub’s shot took a heavy deflection off Nigerian defender Leonard Ngenege and wrong-footed…

Armand Duplantis has done it again. The Swedish pole vault sensation broke the men’s world record for an astonishing 13th time on Tuesday night, clearing 6.29m at the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest. The 25-year-old double Olympic and world champion has made a career out of pushing his own limits, and this latest triumph continues a remarkable run of dominance in his event. The achievement marks the third time in 2025 that Duplantis has rewritten the record books. In June, he set the previous record of 6.28m at the Stockholm Diamond League, once again raising the bar – quite literally…

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) begin their 2025-26 campaign with another chance at silverware as they face Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Super Cup in Udine, Italy.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set to join Leeds United on a free transfer, with the former Everton striker due to undergo a medical at the newly promoted Premier League club.

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…