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West Ham United have reportedly informed Brazilian teenager Luis Guilherme that he is free to find a new club in the January transfer window, just months after his arrival in East London.

Ruben Neves has been linked with a return to the Premier League in recent weeks.

Bechem United are set to recruit new players to augment their squad for the second round of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. According to assistant coach Mallam Yahaya, the technical team plans to engage the management to beef up their squad in the second transfer window.He believes that this is key to improving the team to ensure they will win more matches to escape relegation.“Of course, there are positions that we need to strengthen. We will talk to management to beef up the team so that we can improve and do well in the second round,” Mallam Yahaya said after Bechem United secured a 1-0 victory over Eleven Wonders on Sunday.Bechem United currently sits 17th in the Ghana Premier League standings with 13 points from 14 matches. The team has struggled since the start of the season, boasting just three wins.Mallam Yahaya hopes the team’s performance can improve by taking advantage of the second registration window for the 2025/26 season, which will open at 00:01 am on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, and close at 11:59 p.m. GMT to bring in players to beef up their squad.

Weston McKennie has shown himself to be useful and valuable even in Spalletti’s Juventus. Versatility is his main asset.

Bechem United assistant coach Mallam Yahaya has indicated that there will be a lot of squad reshuffling in the upcoming Ghana Premier League matches to ensure good results.The Hunters have struggled to compete since the 2025/26 season commenced and currently sit 17th in the league table.Amid the teams efforts to climb out of the regulation zone, Mallam Yahaya has identified the overdependence on the teams first eleven players as a major issue.Speaking after Bechem United defeated Eleven Wonders 1-0 during Week 14, the assistant coach noted that it is time to give chances to fringe players in their quest to win more matches.For Bechem United, we are now putting things in order. There will be difficulties, but with time, things will get better. Relying on just 12 players does not help the team. We have about 40 players, and we must reshuffle to try other players, Mallam Yahaya said.The Bechem United assistant coach added, If we can bring competition into the team, we will get a good team, and the results will start coming.Up next for Bechem United, the team will host Swedru All Blacks in their Week 15 league encounter.The Hunters will be aiming to amass all three points to push to climb out of the relegation zone. 

Spurs have emerged as an ideal destination for a Serie A winner struggling for game time at his current club, according to a report.

Valentin Carboni is set to leave Genoa in January, with Inter already planning to recall the young playmaker before sending him out on another loan.

Leeds United are set to alter their January transfer strategy, with reports suggesting the club will now prioritise signing a new striker on a loan deal rather than a permanent transfer.

South Africa coach Hugo Broos admitted he expected more from his players as the Black Galaxies were narrowly defeated 1-0 in an international friendly on Tuesday.Ghana’s team fought hard in the second half but could not find a breakthrough, while Sipho Mbule’s 57th-minute strike proved decisive for Bafana Bafana as they fine-tuned preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.Despite the loss, Ghana created several clear chances and struck the woodwork twice, showing resilience against a South African side seeking sharpness ahead of AFCON.Speaking after the match, Broos reflected on his team’s performance and the factors that may have influenced it.“Maybe that's something that plays on the mind as well, that next week AFCON starts and that players are a little afraid of getting injured or whatever. But again, I expected a little more from my team today, a better game, but yes, that can happen,” he said.The South African coach remained confident his squad will be ready for their opening AFCON match next Monday, emphasizing the importance of managing player fitness while maintaining competitive intensity in the lead-up to the tournament.Ghana’s spirited showing, despite the defeat, will provide valuable lessons as the Black...

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing the Bournemouth defender Adrien Truffet.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says it is working to secure as many tickets as possible for Ghanaian fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.FIFA recently introduced a $60 Supporter Entry Tier ticket for fans of qualified nations in response to criticism over previous high prices. The category will be available for all 104 matches, including the final, across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.Tickets in this category are reserved for supporters of qualified teams and will be distributed through each Participating Member Association, including the GFA.Communications Director Henry Asante Twum explained the association’s role in helping fans gain access.“The tournament is organized by FIFA. The determination of prizes is not done by the FA. The tournament owner sets the ticket prices,” he told Joy Sports.He added: “We cannot do much about the ticketing or the pricing. We have begun engagements to secure as many tickets as possible for Ghanaian fans who are willing to travel to the tournament. This is not peculiar to Ghana.”Ghana have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama, with supporters eager to back the Black Stars on the world stage.

Italy head into the World Cup play-off with renewed optimism after years of attacking uncertainty. Under new coach Gennaro Gattuso, the Azzurri have developed multiple attacking options ahead of their semi-final against Northern Ireland on March 26, 2026.

The Head of Communications at the British High Commission in Ghana, Bryan Wilson, has suggested that the Black Stars could be significantly strengthened if English-born Ghanaian players Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi are included in the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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There is little optimism at Milan over the availability of Rafael Leao ahead of the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final against Napoli, scheduled for 19:00 GMT on Thursday evening.