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Arsenal are keeping tabs on the Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Diant Ramaj.

Ibrahim Sadiq scored with a late header to complete AZ Alkmaar's 3-0 win over Drita in the Conference League.The Ghanaian winger came off the bench in the 75th minute and tucked away Mees de Wit's cross in stoppage time to spark cheers from travelling fans.Sadiq's goal capped a controlled display from AZ, who led earlier through Sven Mijnans in the 17th minute and Isak Jensen before the hour. Drita fought hard at Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri but could not match AZ's pace or depth. The visitors held 67% possession and fired shots that turned pressure into chances.Before his finish, Sadiq had two close efforts and showed quick feet and calm in tight spaces. His energy lifted the team when Parrott grew tired. Defensively AZ were steady; Owusu-Oduro made smart stops and the back line cleared danger when needed.The win keeps AZ on track in the group and gives manager Maarten Martens room to rotate ahead of the tie with Jagiellonia Bialystok on December 18th.

Black Galaxies coach Kassim Mingle has defended his decision to exclude Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare from the squad to face South Africa, insisting the shot-stopper has already earned his place at senior level.Speaking to Sporty FM, Mingle made it clear that Asare no longer needs to be assessed at the Black Galaxies level following his rise to the Black Stars.“There’s no reason to keep calling up Benjamin Asare to the Black Galaxies when he already has a spot in the Black Stars and has justified himself at that level. It doesn’t make sense to invite him to the Galaxies again just to 'justify' himself,” Mingle said.Asare was left out of the squad travelling to face Bafana Bafana, who are using the friendly as part of their preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The goalkeeper has missed Hearts of Oak’s last four matches due to injury but remains highly regarded after his performances for Ghana’s senior national team, where he played a key role in helping the Black Stars qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Duván Zapata is back at the centre of Torino’s plans. He started against Milan, produced a strong performance and scored, a goal that didn’t change the result but confirmed his condition is finally where it needs to be.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months.

Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to sell Mali midfielder Yves Bissouma in January following the emergence of a second video involving the player using nitrous oxide.Nitrous oxide, widely known as “laughing gas,” was formally banned in the UK in 2023 under new anti-drug legislation. Possession of the substance now carries potential penalties including fines and, in more serious cases, a prison sentence.The club intend to activate an option to extend his contract by one year if a transfer cannot be finalised during the winter window, ensuring they retain control of his future and protect his market value. Senior figures at Spurs remain confident they can move him on before next season.A transfer abroad is viewed as the most likely outcome, with French sides OGC Nice and Marseille among those monitoring Bissouma’s situation closely.The 29-year-old has struggled to secure a consistent role under Thomas Frank this season, and the latest off-field development has further accelerated Tottenham’s desire to part ways.

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Fiorentina were able to put their Serie A misfortunes behind them to claim their third Conference League victory of the campaign with a 2-1 win at home against Dynamo Kyiv on Thursday evening: Moise Kean, Mykola Mykhaylenko and Albert Gudmundsson with the goals.

The Southern Sector Elite Academy, a partnership between the Ghana Football Association and Achimota School, has officially commenced full operations, marking a major step forward in the GFA’s nationwide elite youth development pathway.A delegation led by Joseph Tetteh Zutah, alongside Stuart McLaren, Michael Adu-Asare and Esme Mends, visited Achimota School on Monday, December 8, to hand over essential training equipment.The package comprised 30 footballs, three sets of training jerseys, bibs, markers, cones, and two sets of official match-day kits to support the academy’s technical and physical development programmes.Seventeen players drawn from the Greater Accra, Eastern and Volta regions have been admitted into the academy after a thorough scouting and assessment process. The group has since begun intensive training under FIFA Talent Coach Stuart McLaren and his assistant coaches, who are responsible for implementing the GFA’s modern youth curriculum.The activation of the Southern Sector Academy completes the full rollout of the GFA Elite Academy project. With the Northern and Middle Belt Academies already in operation, all three centres are now functioning, reinforcing the Football Association’s long-term strategy to create a unified and sustainable national talent development structure.

Former Swiss International midfielder Gokhan Inler has now revealed that he had the opportunity to join Arsenal during his time at Udinese. 

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Evan Ferguson is given the nod to lead the line for Roma as they take on Celtic in Glasgow in the Europa League on Thursday evening.

Nations FC are leading the race to sign former Bibiani Goldstars forward Roland Frimpong ahead of the winter transfer window.Frimpong was not registered by Goldstars before the commencement of the Ghana Premier League campaign following his participation in the University games, where UDS emerged as winners.However, both parties have severed ties, with Frimpong seeking for a new challenge ahead of the upcoming transfer window. The forward joined Goldstars in 2023 and has a tow-year spell at club, helping the miners to annex the Premier League title two seasons ago.As reported by Wontumi FC, Nations FC are the leading candidate to secure the signature of the former Real Tamale United star.Frimpong has made 112 appearances in the Ghana Premier League between Real Tamale United and Bibiani Goldstars, scoring 15 goals and providing 6 assists across the period.With his wealth of experience in the Ghanaian top-flight, the forward could be a valuable asset foe Nations FC, who are intends to bolster their attacker for the second window.

Liverpool have been linked with the move for Michael Olise in recent months.

Bologna are in Galicia tonight for match day six of the Europa League league phase, where they will face off against La  Liga side Celta Vigo.