A rape allegation against Nigerian footballer Victor Ebele Jr has taken a dramatic turn after the woman who made the accusation publicly withdrew it and apologised to the player and his family. Chioma Oniniwu, who accused the Singapore-based footballer in 2025, said in a new statement that Ebele did not rape her and accepted responsibility…
Fulham are closing in on a Manuel Ángel deal, making the Real Madrid academy product the third player to follow manager Álvaro Arbeloa from Madrid to London this summer. The Manuel Ángel transfer is more than it seems. It shows that Álvaro Arbeloa Fulham are increasingly using his knowledge of Real Madrid’s young players to…
Bayer Leverkusen have reached an agreement to sign Guéla Doué from Strasbourg in a deal worth €37.5 million, including bonuses. The move is more than another big transfer for the Bundesliga club. It directly addresses one of the biggest gaps in their squad ahead of the new season. The 23-year-old Ivory Coast international is expected…
Real Madrid have completed the signing of young midfielder Sergio Martínez from Racing Santander, securing one of Spain’s emerging talents on a deal running until June 2030. The transfer is reportedly worth around €3 million, with Real Madrid choosing to reach an agreement with Racing rather than simply triggering the player’s release clause. The 19-year-old…
Beşiktaş are closing in on the signing of Ernest Poku from Bayer Leverkusen, with the Dutch winger expected in Istanbul for a medical as the Turkish club continues to strengthen its attack. The 22-year-old has agreed personal terms with Beşiktaş, while Leverkusen have given the move the green light. Reports say the deal will initially…
Alejandro Balde is entering the new Barcelona season with something to prove. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has made it clear that talent alone will not guarantee Balde a place in his team. With João Cancelo back at the club and competition for places increasing, the 22-year-old left-back now has to show the commitment and consistency…
Aston Villa may have found an unexpected solution to their midfield problem. The Premier League club are in talks with former Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka over a possible move to Villa Park. The 31-year-old German is a free agent after leaving Bayern this summer, and negotiations are reportedly progressing after Villa missed out on…
Chelsea have moved quickly to protect one of the biggest successes of their recent rebuild, with João Pedro signing a new Chelsea contract until 2034 after just one full season at Stamford Bridge. The 24-year-old Brazilian arrived from Brighton in July 2025 for an initial £55 million plus £5 million in potential add-ons. He then…
Arsenal have finally completed their long pursuit of Igor Tyjon, bringing the highly rated Blackburn Rovers youngster to North London in a deal worth around £1 million upfront, with another £2 million available in add-ons. But with the 18-year-old expected to begin with Arsenal’s U21 side rather than immediately join Mikel Arteta’s first team, the…
Manchester City are moving early to prepare for the possible departure of Savinho, with Palmeiras winger Allan Elias emerging as their preferred replacement. According to transfer journalist Santi Aouna, City have advanced their plans to sign the 22-year-old Brazilian winger, with the move being prepared around Savinho’s expected exit. Reports indicate Savinho is heading towards…
