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Saudi Pro League clubs now reportedly feel they can sign Liverpool star Mohamed Salah for a cut-price fee in the upcoming January transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Marcus Rashford at the end of the season.

Manchester United central midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is reportedly desperate to get out of the club after a lack of playing time under Ruben Amorim.

Manchester City and Manchester United are both pursuing a summer transfer window move for Elliot Anderson, but Nottingham Forest’s asking price is expected to rise.

Arsenal and Chelsea have both been strongly linked with a transfer interest in Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who has just signed a new contract with the Ligue 1 club.

The head coach of Swedru All Black, Ahmed Fathi, has indicated that his ambition is to see the team climb the Ghana Premier League table steadily after every matchday.The tactician worked his magic once again on Friday, this time around leading his team to a delightful 2-0 victory over Eleven Wonders in the first Week 13 fixture of the weekend.Speaking in his post-match interview, Ahmed Fathi assured supporters that his team is determined to continue working hard to secure positive results that will see his side climbing the league table step by step.“I want to thank the president for his understanding of the team to improve step by step. I hope step by step we can climb the table.“We are working as hard as we can to get good results,” the Swedru All Blacks coach said.Following the win against Eleven Wonders, All Blacks have moved to 10th on the league standings temporarily, after extending their unbeaten run to four matches.The win against Eleven Wonders also marks their second straight triumph at the University of Ghana Stadium, having defeated Dreams FC two weeks earlier.

The head coach of Eleven Wonders, Emmanuel Aidoo, was full of praise for his players on Friday, despite their 2-0 defeat to Swedru All Blacks in the Ghana Premier League.Speaking in his post-match interview, the coach insisted that his players did their best during the contest, arguing that it was just not their day for victory.“We did our best. The boys didn’t play badly at all. We lost, and the football gods have spoken, and that’s it,” Coach Aidoo said.The Eleven Wonders coach continued, “We are on a mission to escape relegation and irrespective of the fact that we lost, it’s not ended. We are still on the same mission. We are going to the drawing board to prepare for the next game.”The defeat to Swedru All Blacks leaves Eleven Wonders bottom of the Ghana Premier League standings with just six points.All Blacks, on the other hand, have moved to 10th on the league standings temporarily, after extending their unbeaten run to four matches.The win against Eleven Wonders also marks their second straight triumph at the University of Ghana Stadium, having defeated Dreams FC two weeks earlier.

Swedru All Black striker Rudolf Mensah was the hero for the club on Friday after scoring a stunning brace to lead the team to a 2-0 victory against Eleven Wonders in the Ghana Premier League.The in-form attacker now has five goals in the ongoing 2025/26 league campaign, establishing himself as the leader in the All Blacks team.Speaking in a post-match interview after the Eleven Wonders game, Rudolf Mensah shared his delight and promised to continue working hard to score more goals for his team.“It’s an amazing day for me. From the start of the season, I realised people were going to say we are not scoring. I believe in being consistent.“I hope that I can continue scoring and I can continue leading the team,” Mensah said.The win elevates Swedru All Blacks to 10th on the league table and extends their unbeaten run to four matches. It also marks their second straight triumph at the Legon venue, having defeated Dreams FC two weeks earlier.Eleven Wonders, now bottom of the table, will need a swift improvement to avoid deeper relegation trouble. All Blacks head home with confidence building and momentum clearly on their side.

Swedru All Blacks secured their second consecutive away victory after defeating Eleven Wonders 2-0 at the University of Ghana Stadium on Friday afternoon, with forward Rudolf Mensah scoring both goals.Mensah broke the deadlock in the 26th minute, producing a brilliant near-post finish after beating his marker, before sealing the result in the 65th minute with a simple tap-in, confirming the visitors superiority on the day.The defeat ends Wonders brief resurgence, which had included a draw and their first win of the campaign against Dreams FC. Despite controlling 53% of possession, they struggled to convert chances into goals. They recorded eight total shots, five on target, while All Blacks remained more clinical with seven shots, four on target.Both sides produced a competitive midfield battle, reflected in the two yellow cards each and a close tally in set pieces, with Wonders earning four corners to All Blacks three.The win elevates Swedru All Blacks to 10th on the league table and extends their unbeaten run to four matches. It also marks their second straight triumph at the Legon venue, having defeated Dreams FC two weeks earlier.Eleven Wonders, now bottom of the table, will need a swift improvement to avoid deeper relegation trouble. All Blacks head home with confidence building and momentum clearly on their side.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has admitted that his outfit will face a tough test when they come up against Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Three Lions were drawn into Group L at the end of the draw procedure in Washington on Friday, December 5.Besides Ghana, England will contend with Croatia and Panama, in what should be an exciting group contest during the tournament.Speaking to BBC Sport on the sidelines of the draw, Thomas Tuchel described Ghana and Croatia as strong nations, insisting that facing them will be difficult.Difficult opener, difficult group. With Croatia and Ghana, two regulars at World Cups and two proud, strong nations, Tuchel said.While the England manager is wary of the threat posed by Ghanas Black Stars, he is confident his Three Lions have enough quality to advance from Group L.For me, Ive only experienced group football in Champions League formats, and the approach was always to give it maximum respect and focus on winning the group. It always looks tough just like our group now but were confident and well be fully prepared when we arrive," Tuchel added.For Ghana, coach Otto Addo will need to prepare well with his side and punch above their weight to stand any chance of making it into the knockout stage. 

Ghana Football Association President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, led Ghanas delegation to the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., where the Black Stars were placed in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama.The draw took place on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, marking the start of Ghanas preparations for their fifth appearance on footballs biggest stage.Okraku was accompanied by a high-powered team that included Executive Council Member Dr Randy Abbey, who also serves as Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Executive Council Member Frederick Acheampong, General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo and Deputy General Secretary and Director of National Teams, Alexander Asante.Black Stars head coach Otto Addo and former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan were also present, with Gyan receiving warm recognition as Africas all-time leading scorer at the World Cup. Chief of Staff Michael Osekre and Director of Communications and Black Stars Media Officer Henry Asante Twum completed the delegation.Ghana will begin their campaign against Panama on June 17 before facing England on June 23, with the final group game against Croatia set to determine qualification prospects. With three teams able to progress from each group in the expanded tournament format, the Black Stars remain hopeful of advancing to the Round of 32.

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic has given his assessment of his team’s Group L opponents following the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in Washington on Friday. He described their opening fixture against England as a major test, but insisted Croatia have the quality to advance to the knockout stage from Group L.“From the first pot we got one of the toughest national teams, England,” Dalic said. “It’s a bit unfortunate that we’re playing them in the opening match, which is the most important one because it sets the tone at the start. We’ll have to be ready for that match.”Croatia will then face Panama and later Ghana in their remaining group games. Dalic views those fixtures as competitive but manageable encounters if his team maintain their standards.“Panama and Ghana are opponents we can play against and achieve a good result. We will scout them well,” he stated, signalling Croatia’s intention to prepare thoroughly for all three matches.Croatia have established themselves among the world’s elite in recent years, reaching the 2018 World Cup final and finishing third in 2022.

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic says his side will not underestimate Ghana when the two nations meet in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking after Friday's draw in Washington, Dalic said the quality and pace of the Black Stars, while revealing his personal connection to former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan.“We don’t care too much about Ghana. I know Asamoah Gyan is my friend; he played in my team when I was at Al Ain. But it’ll be a very tough game for Croatia. The Ghana team is very strong and very fast,” Dalic said.Ghana and Croatia are set to face each other in the final round of Group L fixtures, a match that could carry major qualification implications. Both sides will also meet England and Panama in the group.Croatia arrive in North America with a significant tournament pedigree, having reached the World Cup final in 2018 and finishing third in 2022. Ghana, meanwhile, are returning with a young squad and renewed ambition after a strong qualifying campaign.The fixture brings added intrigue due to the history between Dalic and Gyan, who played under the coach during his spell in the UAE.

Panama head coach Thomas Christiansen says he is fully aware of the threat Ghana pose at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting his respect for Black Stars coach Otto Addo and the quality within the squad.Christiansen, who encountered Addo during their playing careers in the Bundesliga, believes that familiarity gives him early insight into Ghanas strengths before their opening Group L meeting on 17 June.I faced him when I was a player in the Bundesliga, so I know him and know the quality that he had as a player and what he has brought to the team, he told 3SPORTS in his first reaction to the draw.He also pointed to the presence of forward Inaki Williams as another major factor Panama must prepare for. Williams, who represents Athletic Bilbao in La Liga, remains one of Ghanas most experienced and reliable attackers heading into the tournament.Of course also we have Inaki Williams because he plays for Athletic Bilbao, Christiansen added, noting the strikers pace and work ethic as key threats.Panama will be underdogs in a group that includes 2018 finalists Croatia and tournament favourites England, but Christiansen insists his team must be competitive in all three matches. Ghana, meanwhile, are aiming to advance from the group stage of a World Cup for the first time since their historic 2010 run.

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.