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Chelsea have parted ways with Enzo Maresca, and they are being linked with a move for Liam Rosenior.

Newcastle United are reportedly interested in the Brazilian defender Wesley Franca from AS Roma.

The head coach of Bechem United, Kobina Amissah, has charged his players to be disciplined on the field during their Week 17 fixture against Berekum Chelsea this weekend. The Hunters are scheduled to take on the Blues on Sunday, January 4, in their next match in the Ghana Premier League.Speaking in his pre-match interview, Kobina Amissah stressed the need for his team to capitalise on the chances they will create on the matchday, adding that discipline will be key to taking all three points at the end of the match.“Our highest goals in a match have been two. We need to work on scoring more. We want our players to be disciplined on the field. If they are disciplined, things will be better,” Kobina Amissah told Bechem United TV.The coach added, “The boys are trying to get back to their winning mentality. So on Sunday, it will be a different game against Berekum Chelsea. We want to make the supporters happy by winning that particular match.”The Week 17 fixture between Bechem United and Berekum Chelsea will kick off at 3 pm at Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park.

West Ham United have secured an agreement to sign the Argentine striker Taty Castellanos. 

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. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been linked with a return to Anfield in recent months.

Chelsea are interested in signing the Boca Juniors full-back Dylan Gorosito.

Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on the Roma defender Evan Ndicka.

The January transfer window is almost upon us, and so here is a reminder of the most expensive sales by Serie A sides in the history of the division. 

The head coach of Cameroon’s national team, David Pagou, is expecting a tough encounter against South Africa in the Round 16 stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The Indomitable Lions will take on the Bafana Bafana on Sunday, January 4, in a match scheduled to kick off at 19:00 GMT.Speaking ahead of the match, Pagou described South Africa as a strong and stubborn opponent, adding that the upcoming tie will be tough for his side."We know that the South African team is a strong and stubborn opponent. They have a well-known league and players who have known each other for a long time, so the match will be complicated. They are a good and cohesive group,” the Cameroon coach said.Pagou added, "We will play to our strengths, and we will try to make the match difficult for them. The goal is to be present in force and deliver a good performance."Both South Africa and Cameroon have already commenced preparations for the Round 16 tie and hope to secure victory to advance to the quarter-finals.

Asante Kotoko have ended their interest in Ivorian forward David Dosso Inza, with the player having now returned to his home country.The Porcupine Warriors, who currently sit second on the Ghana Premier League, were evaluating the striker as a potential addition to bolster their attacking line for the remainder of the season.However, after a period of assessment and discussions, the club has decided not to proceed with the signing.The decision marks a clear shift in strategy for the league leaders, whose technical team will now turn its full attention to alternative targets in the transfer market.Kotoko remains determined to strengthen its squad during the January window to maintain its championship challenge, and the search for a new forward is expected to intensify in the coming days.This development underscores the competitive and fluid nature of the mid-season transfer period, where clubs must rapidly adapt their plans. For Kotoko, the focus is on identifying a player who fits their specific tactical requirements and can make an immediate impact as they aim to secure the league title.

Chelsea will reportedly have Callum McFarlane in the dugout for them as they take on Manchester City in their next Premier League game on Sunday.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has been dismissed, and the club is now seeking potential replacements.

The Serie A January transfer window is almost upon us, and so here is a look back on the most expensive incoming players in the history of the division. 

Vision FC are in advanced negotiations to sign forward Faruk Mohammed from Nations FC on a loan deal until the end of the Ghana Premier League season.While the structure of the transfer is understood to be agreed upon in principle, final formalities are still being completed.The player is expected to travel to Accra shortly to undergo the necessary procedures to seal the move.If finalised, the signing would address a key need for Vision FC as they look to improve their league position.The club currently sits 15th in the standings and recently parted ways with winger Dickson Afoakwa, creating an opportunity to reinforce their attacking options.The Ghanaian transfer window remains open, allowing clubs to conduct business ahead of the league's resumption. Vision FC's pursuit of Mohammed indicates their intent to strengthen the squad during this period.