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Ghana coach Otto Addo beleives Antoine Semenyo is ready to take the “next step”, and a transfer away from Bournemouth would be “natural” for him.The 25-year-old has been linked to Manchester United, Liverpool, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur ahead of the January transfer window.Semenyo has a £65million release clause, which is only active until a specific date in the January window.“He has done very well at Bournemouth, but with all the respect for Bournemouth and what they’re doing, surely it is natural for him to take the next step,” Addo told The Athletic.Addo’s Ghana will face England in the World Cup, with both teams drawn into Group L alongside Croatia and Panama.The Ghana head coach said Semenyo’s future, or the timing of any potential transfer, would not have any detrimental impact to his side’s plans for next summer’s tournament.“Whether its in the winter or summer, it is a difference question but it won’t make a difference for us. I’m looking forward to him showing more of what he can to the world.”Semenyo has impressed this term with six goals and three assists in 13 Premier League appearances, having signed a new Bournemouth contract...

[caption id="attachment_1277548" align="alignnone" width="612"] LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 29: Stephen Appiah (R) and Michael Essien of Ghana[/caption]Former Ghana captain, Stephen Appiah, has jokingly poked at the Black Stars' World Cup opponents following last night's draw in Washington, DC.The Black Stars will face Panama, 1966 champions England and 2018 runners-up Croatia in Group L at the World Cup in North America next year.Appiah, who led Ghana to their first tournament in 2006, is currently a member of the management team of the national team and observed the draw on Friday.After Ghana's opponents were confirmed, Appiah took to social media to state how confident the West Africans are, adding a video from the movie Beast of No Nation.He wrote on Instagram: "England, Croatia, Ghana and Panama, we are COMING!"The Black Stars will be facing all three opponents for the first time at the World Cup, with the game England fixture setting a mouthwatering clash between the two football-mad countries.The venues and times for the matches will be revealed on Saturday, December 6, 2025 in Washington.

Gian Piero Gasperini admits it ‘hasn’t been an easy week’ for Roma and suggests he’ll rest Wesley in Sunday’s away game at Cagliari.

Man United spent in the region of £200m in the summer, and in 2026, big money will be spent again on improving Ruben Amorim’s squad. A new midfielder and forward are wanted, with two of their leading targets being in the Premier League.

Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Quick take: Touchline talk: leadership changes often bring short-term energy but require time for structure. Watch for shifts in pressing triggers, build-up patterns, and set-piece routines. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

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Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Inter will meet their 2025 summer transfer target, Nico Paz, today, but Real Madrid have always kept control of the Como star, planning for his return in 2026.

Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka has now accused manager Eddie Howe of going back on his word.

Crystal Palace are interested in signing West Ham United defender Max Kilman during the January transfer window.

Evan Ferguson’s future at Roma remains uncertain, and Brighton coach Fabian Hurzeler has refused to rule out the striker’s return next month: ‘Let’s see when January comes.’

Emanuele Giaccherini doesn’t feel Napoli are necessarily favourites in a Serie A match against Juventus, sees a ‘chance’ for Jonathan David and says Scott McTominay will have to ‘use his head’ against the Bianconeri.

Colombian left-back Juan Arizala, 20, is set to join Milan in a €3m deal, but the Rossoneri will be looking for three more new signings in the January window, reports in Italy claim.

Italy international Samuele Ricci is confident that the Azzurri will qualify for the World Cup as they ‘must not be influenced by what happened in the past.’