Hull City have reached an agreement with Rayo Vallecano to sign highly rated Senegalese defender Nobel Mendy in a deal worth €20 million plus add-ons, as the club continues to strengthen ahead of the new Premier League season. The 21-year-old left-footed centre-back is expected to undergo a medical before signing a long-term contract with the…
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan showed remarkable resilience at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, fighting through a knee injury to claim the bronze medal in the women’s 100m hurdles. The reigning world record holder and two-time defending Commonwealth champion finished third in 12.60 seconds, extending her impressive medal streak at the Games after winning gold in…
Chelsea star Cole Palmer has described new manager Xabi Alonso as a “breath of fresh air,” saying the squad has quickly embraced the Spaniard’s ideas as preparations continue for the 2026/27 season. Speaking during Chelsea’s pre-season tour, Palmer praised Alonso’s influence since taking charge on July 1, revealing that the players have responded positively to…
Nigeria’s U20 national team, Flying Eagles, have booked their place in the semi-finals of the ongoing WAFU B U20 Tournament. They defeated Togo 3-0 in their second Group B game in Yamoussoukro on Thursday, carrying on the momentum from their 4-2 win over Ghana’s Black Satellites on the opening day. Togo’s Sparrow Hawks came out…
UEFA and all 55 of its member associations have agreed to boycott FIFA competitions if FIFA proceeds with plans to allow private investors to acquire stakes in the commercial rights of the World Cup and other major tournaments. The decision was reached during an emergency meeting on Thursday, July 30, escalating an increasingly serious dispute…
Real Madrid are exploring the possibility of bringing in a traditional No. 9 after Gonzalo García’s departure, with the club looking for a different attacking profile to complement Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Endrick. Gonzalo has now completed a permanent move to Fulham for €40 million, with Madrid retaining a significant portion of his rights…
Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a major move for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimarães, with negotiations over a deal worth more than £70 million gathering pace. The Brazil international has been Arsenal’s priority midfield target this summer, and the latest reports suggest optimism that an agreement could be reached soon. Figures between £75 million…
Marcus Rashford has officially said goodbye to Barcelona after completing his season-long loan spell at the Spanish club, with the England forward now set to return to Manchester United. Rashford joined Barcelona on loan for the 2025/26 season from United, with the agreement including an option for the Catalan club to make the transfer permanent….
Manchester United have confirmed that academy defender Tyler Fredricson has completed a permanent move to Swiss Super League side Lausanne-Sport, bringing his long association with the club to an end. The 21-year-old has signed a three-year contract with the INEOS-owned Swiss club. Fredricson joined United’s academy at Under-9 level and progressed through the club’s youth…
Manchester City have omitted Jack Grealish and Kalvin Phillips from their 28-man squad for the club’s pre-season tour of Asia, where they will face Inter Milan, the K League All-Stars and Atlético Madrid. The decision has intensified speculation over both players’ futures at the Etihad ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Grealish, who spent last season…
