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Manchester City reportedly look to be closing in on the £20m transfer of Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, according to Fabrizio Romano. The England international has “accepted” the offer from Man City, rejecting the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool, who had also been in the mix for his signature, albeit for the summer when he would have become a free …

Aston Villa are increasingly confident of securing a sensational return for Tammy Abraham, with club officials encouraged by the outcome of recent talks with the player’s camp. According to Ben Jacobs, the 28-year-old striker is open to rejoining Villa Park, and the Premier League title challengers are prepared to offer him a long-term contract as part of their January rebuild. …

Milan and Italy legend Alessandro Costacurta believes that Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola are the best coaches in football’s history but the ex-.defender is ‘not an admirer’ of Rafael Leao: ‘He’s a showman.’ Former Italian defender Costacurta shared his thoughts on Italian football, Serie A in his latest interview with Corriere dello Sport, including his verdict on the best coach …

Liverpool reportedly look to have been given a significant boost in their pursuit of the transfer of Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck. The Reds have been following Schlotterbeck for some time now, with the Germany international likely to cost around £50m, as per a recent report from TEAMtalk. Now Christian Falk has written in his latest CF Bayern Insider column …

Eleven Wonders captain Emmanuel Boateng will remain with the Techiman-based club.The news confirms that the winger has decided against a move in the current transfer window, putting to rest links to fellow Ghana Premier League sides Berekum Chelsea and Swedru All Blacks.This decision follows an active period of reported negotiations, where both Berekum Chelsea and the newly promoted Swedru All …

Donyell Malen has officially completed his transfer from Aston Villa to Roma, which could turn out to be a permanent move at a cost of €25m. Here is what the Giallorossi should expect from the Dutchman in Serie A.  On Friday, Roma officially announced their signing of Malen on loan with a potential obligation to buy from Aston Villa.  The …

Former Asante Kotoko captain Richard Boadu has completed a surprising move, signing a deal with Division One side FC AshantiGold that runs until the end of the season.The transfer concludes a brief but intense period of speculation over the midfielder's future.Just days ago, the 27-year-old midfielder, affectionately known as "Agadas", was seen training with his former club, Asante Kotoko. His …

Division One League side AshantiGold SC have completed the signing of experienced midfielder Richard Boadu as they seek to reinforce their squad ahead of the decisive stages of the season.The former Medeama SC and Asante Kotoko midfielder joined the club on transfer deadline day, signing a deal that will keep him at AshantiGold until the end of the campaign.The move …

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has expressed concern over his team’s recent dip in form.The Porcupine Warriors began the second half of the season with a disappointing 0-0 draw against Berekum Chelsea at the Baba Yara Stadium, dropping crucial points.Ahead of Saturday’s Matchday 19 clash with Bibiani GoldStars at DUN’s Park, Zito urged his players to remain focused …

Ghanaian side FC AshantiGold has completed the signing of centre-back Ebenezer Sekyere.The experienced defender has joined the club on a short-term deal that will see him remain in Obuasi until the end of the current season.Sekyere, a 26-year-old right-footed defender, brings valuable top-flight experience to the AshantiGold backline.He is a former player of Great Olympics and Nsoatreman FC, where he …

Former Hearts of Oak Management Member, Barimah Atuahene, has described the club as soulless. The Ghana Premier League has struggled to recapture their glory days, winning the league title under Samuel Boadu during the 2020/21 season.Before that, the club had gone over a decade without winning a trophy despite dominating football on the continent in the early 2000s.In the ongoing 2025/26 …

Inter have reportedly rejected an offer from Galatasaray for Hakan Calhanoglu, but the midfielder’s future at the club beyond this season remains uncertain. Galatasaray have targeted several Serie A midfielders, including Milan’s Youssouf Fofana and Inter’s Calhanoglu. Calciomercato.com recaps the latest updates about the future of the Turkish midfielder, who had already been linked with a move to Galatasaray last …

Donyell Malen’s permanent move to Roma in the summer depends on the striker’s number of appearances and the Giallorossi’s qualification for European competition, while Aston Villa retain a fee on future transfer. Roma announced Malen’s loan move from Aston Villa on Friday. It’s technically a temporary transfer, but the conditions for Roma’s obligation to buy are accessible, making Malen’s return …

Young Ghanaian midfielder Hayford Adu-Boahen has taken a significant step in his professional career, completing a permanent transfer from Central Regional side Cheetah FC to Israeli Premier League club FC Ashdod.The 21-year-old attacking midfielder has signed a five-year contract with Ashdod after impressing the club's technical staff during a trial period.Adu-Boahen is expected to use the Israeli top flight as …

Berekum Chelsea and Swedru All Blacks will face off in what is expected to be a cagey encounter at the Golden City Park on Sunday.Berekum Chelsea remain in the relegation zone following a goalless draw away to Asante Kotoko and have managed just three wins in their last ten league matches. Despite their struggles, Samuel Boadus side have turned Golden …