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Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve the attacking unit with the signing of the Monaco attacker, Maghnes Akliouche.

Como president Mirwan Suwarso has confirmed that the club rejected a lucrative last-minute offer from a Saudi Arabian side for one of their wingers this summer – strongly hinting that the player in question was Assane Diao.

Nations FC tactician Stephen Frimpong Manso says his outfit is well-prepared for the upcoming Ghana Premier League clash against Berekum Chelsea.The Abrankese-based club travels to Berekum for the matchday 10 encounter, scheduled to take place at the Golden City Park on Sunday.Having shared the spoils against Hohoe United last weekend, the former Bibiani Goldstars gaffer insists the side are seeking to return to winning ways.“You can’t underrate any team in the Ghana Premier League. Berekum Chelsea has been in the system for quite a longtime. We know they are strong especially at home but we are making effort to recover from our draw. For sure, we will make sure we go into the Chelsea match very well prepared” he told the club’s media.Frimpong Manso has yet to record a win since joining Nations FC, recording back-to-back stalemate against Bechem United and Hohoe United.Nations FC are currently 12th on the Ghana Premier League table after nine matches, accumulating 10 points, while Chelsea find themselves in 15th spot with 8 points.

Erling Haaland kept it candid on the eve of Norway’s decisive World Cup qualifier against Italy, as he prepares to face rising Inter and Azzurri talent Francesco Pio Esposito at San Siro.

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is in the twilight stages of his career, and he will need to be replaced in the future.

German-born Ghanaian defender Kwabe Appiah Schulz emerged as the hero for SV Sandhausen on Saturday, scoring a decisive goal to help his outfit secure victory over FC 08 Homburg in the German lower-tier league.The 27-year-old centre-back played a pivotal role, contributing to his outfit 1-0 away victory over their opponent in the round 17 clash, held at the Waldstadion.Kwabe Schulz wasted no time, scoring the match-winner in the 8th-minute mark from close range amidst the scramble, with the visitors controlling the game for long stretches.After the break, Homburg pressed for an equalizer, hitting the crossbar and playing with a man advantage, but SVS defended resolutely and deservedly took three points back from Saarland.The German-Ghanaian defender has been outstanding for SV Sandhausen in the fourth-tier league this season, scoring one goal and delivering two assists in 16 appearances so far.Kwabe Schulz joined the club in the summer and has swiftly established himself as a key member of the team. With his contract expiring in 2027, the defender is expected to play a huge role for the club.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is looking to improve the midfield unit in the coming months, and he is hoping to bring in an addition in January.

Ten months after hanging up his boots, Simon Kjaer has reflected on his time at Milan, revealing calm gratitude and striking honesty about his career, the club’s evolution, and what lies ahead.

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has been linked with a move to Real Madrid in recent weeks.

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.

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.

Newcastle United are interested in signing the Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza. 

Inter wing-back Federico Dimarco has downplayed any hopes of a miraculous late surge in Italy’s World Cup qualifying group, admitting that overtaking Norway is “impossible” ahead of the final match.

Swedru All Blacks extended their winless run to four matches after being held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Hearts of Oak at the Swedru Sports Stadium on Saturday afternoon, despite creating the better chances in a lively Ghana Premier League encounter.The league returnees, desperate to halt their difficult run of results, produced one of their most spirited performances of the campaign.Backed by their vibrant home supporters, All Blacks controlled large spells of the game and carved out the clearer openings.Their closest moment came in the latter stages of the first half when a powerful effort beat goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi but crashed off the upright, leaving the home fans stunned.Hearts, still shaking off the disappointment of their Super Clash loss to Asante Kotoko, looked second-best for long periods but relied on their defensive solidity to avoid a second consecutive defeat.Agbasi proved decisive, making a couple of important saves to deny All Blacks, especially late in the game when the hosts pushed hard for a winner.Despite their dominance, All Blacks could not convert their opportunities and remain stuck in a worrying run, with just one victory in their last eight matches.The point, however, keeps their strong home record intact.Hearts, now unbeaten in five away matches, leave Swedru relieved, though the result slows their momentum in the title chase.

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.