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Manchester United have had some internal discussions over signing Lille midfield wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi, as first reported in an exclusive for the Daily Briefing. The Red Devils have scouted Bouaddi “extensively”, according to sources, with Christopher Vivell said to be a big fan of the highly-rated 18-year-old. Bouaddi has been a revelation in the Lille first-team and it seems inevitable …

Liverpool will reportedly submit a bid for the transfer of Bournemouth’s in-form attacking star Antoine Semenyo. The Reds had a busy summer bringing in big names like Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike, and it seems they’re not done yet. According to journalist Indy Kaila, Liverpool are now expected to keep on targeting big names in the next two …

Newly appointed Nations FC head coach Frimpong Manso is optimistic about transforming the club’s fortunes in the Ghana Premier League.After seven matches in the 2025/26 campaign, the Abrankese-based side sits 12th on the league table with eight points, having secured two wins, two draws, and three defeats.Despite the team’s inconsistent start, Manso remains confident that his arrival will mark the …

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has urged his players to move on from the departure of striker Albert Amoah, who has completed a transfer to Libyan side Al Ahly Benghazi.Amoah sealed a two-year deal with the North African club shortly after Kotoko’s exit from the CAF Confederation Cup at the hands of Wydad Athletic Club.His absence is expected …

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee is reportedly back on AC Milan’s radar as a potential transfer target ahead of January. The Netherlands international is currently struggling for playing time with Man Utd, so it makes sense that his future is in some doubt at the moment. There’s been plenty of speculation about Zirkzee and a possible move away from Old …

Chelsea reportedly had recent contacts over a potential transfer move for Barcelona defender Eric Garcia, but they’ve now been told that he’s off the market. The Blues were alongside Tottenham in asking about Garcia’s availability, but it now seems that the 24-year-old is close to signing a new contract with Barcelona. According to TBR Football, Garcia had been of interest …

Asante Kotoko coach, Abdul Karim Zito, has disclosed the reason for his side's abysmal display in the CAF Confederation Cup against Wydad Athletic Club. The Porcupine Warriors were battered 6-1 on aggregate as the FA Cup winners shamefully bowed out of the competition in the second round.Zito, who wants his players to recover quickly from their Africa adventure, stated that the …

Ghanaian forward Ibrahim Mustapha returned to Serbia to hunt his former club Red Star Belgrade after inspiring Vojvodina Novi SAD to a stunning comeback victory. Having gone down 2-0 before half-time, Mustapha pulled one back seven minutes after the break to lead a spirited second half display from the hosts.Red Star Belgrade scored twice in the space of three minutes through …

Eight outrageous strikes 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.

Ghanaian-born midfielder Salifu Ibrahim is set to switch nationalities and play for Benin at senior level. The former Hearts of Oak talisman is reportedly in talks with the Beninois football federation over the changes to his international career.Ibrahim has roots with the West African nation, making him eligible to play for the Squirrels.Although, an official announcement is yet to be made, …

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.

Tottenham Hotspur and Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus has emerged as Europe’s most elusive dribbler, leading all players across the top five leagues with 32 completed dribbles so far this season.According to data from Opta, Kudus’s total puts him ahead of established names such as Vinicius Jr, Lamine Yamal, Jeremy Doku and Nico Williams, underlining his explosive start to life at …

3 – Mohammed Kudus and Richarlison have combined for three goals in the Premier League this season (3 Kudus assists), the most common goal combination in the competition this season. Synergy. pic.twitter.com/OWqszwVqUx 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 …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles will open camp in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday, November 9, as preparations begin for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs.Head coach Eric Chelle is expected to unveil his squad list for the crucial mini-tournament next week, as Nigeria target qualification for the intercontinental playoffs, a pathway that could secure …

West Ham United are interested in signing the Barcelona prodigy Dro Fernandez.  The 17-year-old is highly rated, and he could develop into a quality player for the London club in future. According to a report from Fichajes, they are considering a €20 million offer to sign the player. It will be interesting to see if Barcelona are willing to sell …