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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is reportedly ready to push the board for one more major attacking signing in January, a move he believes could turn the Blues into genuine Premier League title contenders.

Asante Kotokos Communications Director, Sarfo Duku, has revealed that the club is yet to receive the transfer fee from Albert Amoahs move to Libyan club Al Ahly Benghazi, despite the deal being completed a month ago.

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.

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has expressed delight following the confirmation of a new strategic partnership with the Football Association of Wales, calling it an important step forward in Ghanas mission to boost football development at all levels.

A key outcome of the talks is a programme designed to enhance Ghanas coaching standards through access to the FAWs respected coach education pathway.

The head coach of Ghana’s Black Queens, Kim Lars Bjorkegren, has indicated that his team is moving in the right direction despite their defeat to the Lionesses of England.The Queens locked horns with the Lionesses in their final match in 2025 on Tuesday night, and succumbed to a 2-0 loss at St. Mary’s Stadium, despite putting up a top performance.Speaking after the match, Kim Lars Bjorkegren commended his players for a good performance, insisting that the Black Queens are moving in the right direction.“As a coach, you always want to win. But we are 67th in the world and faced a team that may be the best in the world right now. We can be proud of our performance, and we feel we are moving in the right direction,” Kim Lars Bjorkegren said.Following the historic international friendly against England, the Queens now shift their focus to preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, which will run from 17 March to 3 April.

Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti has described his Juventus outfit as ‘lions’ and says that ‘a real lion gives all its strength, even against a mouse’ following Tuesday evening’s 2-0 victory over Udinese in the Coppa Italia round of 16. 

West Ham United are looking to add more quality to the attacking unit, and they have identified Joshua Zirkzee as a target.

Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in signing Sacha Boey from Bayern Munich during the January transfer window.

Juventus are through to the Coppa Italia quarter-final after a 2-0 victory at home against Udinese on Tuesday evening, thanks largely to decent performances from the likes of Jonathan David, Weston McKennie, Teun Koopmeiners and Juan Cabal. Check out the player ratings below! 

West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta was sent off against Liverpool in the recent Premier League outing.

Juventus have booked their spot in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals after a 2-0 victory at home against Udinese in the round of 16 on Thursday evening, but it remains to be seen which side they will come up against in February. 

Leeds United have had a disappointing season so far, and Daniel Farke is under a lot of pressure.

Juventus comfortably secured their spot in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals thanks to a 2-0 victory over Udinese at the Allianz Stadium on Tuesday evening: An own goal from the 17-year-old Matteo Palma and a penalty from Manuel Locatelli sending them through.

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has not been at his best this season.