Author: Emmanuel Oduro

Manchester United is poised for a significant shakeup as British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe prepares for an attacking firesale in January. Reports suggest that Antony, Jadon Sancho, and Anthony Martial are in line to be offloaded during the January window. Antony, who moved from Ajax for £85.5 million last summer, has struggled to make an impact, failing to register a goal or assist this season. Sancho, the £73 million attacker, remains in exile after a public dispute with manager Erik ten Hag, leading to his separation from the senior team and its facilities. Meanwhile, Martial, who joined in 2015 for…

Lyon has announced its decision to appeal against the French league’s (LFP) verdict to have their rescheduled Ligue 1 clash against Marseille take place in front of home fans on December 6. The club’s director of football, Vincent Ponsot, expressed concerns over safety following the October 29 attack on Lyon’s team bus by Marseille supporters. The initial game was called off due to the bus ambush, resulting in injuries to coach Fabio Grosso, who required stitches for cuts to his face. Lyon insists on playing the match on neutral ground to ensure the safety of players and staff. Despite the…

Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller has stated that Lionel Messi is the Greatest Player of All Time, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo. The ongoing Messi vs. Ronaldo debate has persisted for many years, dividing fans over whether the Barcelona legend or the Real Madrid icon holds greater prowess on the field. Muller recently shared his perspective on the debate, asserting that Messi outshines Ronaldo due to his ‘elegance’. ‘In terms of the greatest of all time (GOAT), for me, it’s Messi because he makes people say, “I go to the stadium because of his elegance,” and simultaneously, he is highly effective in…

Nottingham Forest has signed Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos on a season-long loan from Chelsea. The 19-year-old, who has earned one cap for his country, moved to Chelsea from Vasco da Gama in January before being loaned back in March. He managed to score eight goals in 33 appearances as Vasco secured promotion to Brazil’s top flight in 2022. “I am very happy and excited to be here. I know Forest is a big club,” Santos said. “They have good players and play good football, which is important to me. It has always been my dream to play in the Premier…

West Ham and Ajax have reached an agreement for the transfer of midfielder Mohammed Kudus. The total value of the deal is approximately £38 million (€44.5 million), including additional payments based on performance. West Ham will make an initial payment of €41.5 million (£35.59 million), with an extra €3 million (£2.57 million) contingent on Kudus’ performance. Kudus showcased his talent by scoring a hat-trick for Ajax in the first leg of the Europa League play-offs against Ludogorets, resulting in a 4-1 victory for the Dutch team. This game is expected to be his final appearance for Ajax. Reportedly, West Ham’s…

Mohammed Kudus is set to travel to London this coming Saturday in order to finalize a proposed transfer from Ajax to West Ham United worth €44.5 million (£38.2 million, $48 million). Assuming everything proceeds as planned, the 23-year-old attacking midfielder will undergo a medical examination and subsequently ink a five-year contract, which also includes the possibility of extending for an additional 12 months. West Ham has reached an agreement to pay Ajax a base fee of €41.5 million, along with an extra €3 million in potential add-ons. Ajax, in turn, will retain a 10 percent share of any future sale…

Roma contacted Chelsea today regarding a potential transfer for Romelu Lukaku. The Blues forward is seeking a move from Stamford Bridge before the end of the transfer window. Lukaku’s issues have persisted throughout the summer, affecting not only himself but also Chelsea, who have been attempting to offload the striker for some time. Last season, Lukaku was once again on loan at Inter. However, the Italians opted not to accept Chelsea’s offer to buy the striker, who had largely underperformed in Serie A, managing only ten goals in 25 appearances. As a result, Lukaku returned to London this summer. Lukaku…

Barcelona has made an official announcement that goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has prolonged his contract with the club until June 30, 2028. The contract includes a termination clause of 500 million euros. The club’s statement reads: “FC Barcelona and the player Marc ter Stegen have reached an agreement to renew his contract until June 30, 2028. The termination clause is set at 500 million euros. “The renewal ceremony of the second Blaugrana captain took place this Friday at the Spotify Camp Nou offices, with the presence of the president Joan Laporta, the first vice-president, Rafa Yuste, the economic vice-president, Eduard…

Roma is currently in discussions to unexpectedly sign Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea. The team has become the frontrunners to acquire the Belgian striker, just a few days before the transfer deadline. Earlier in the summer, talks between Inter and Juventus broke down regarding a permanent deal. Now, there are rumors that Lukaku is getting closer to a loan move to Rome from Stamford Bridge. Gianluca Di Marzio from Sky Sport has confirmed that Roma has officially reached out to representatives from Chelsea. The two clubs are set to meet soon, with another round of negotiations planned for this evening. Their…

Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad has a solid interest in signing Mohamed Salah from Liverpool. Earlier in the transfer window, Al-Ittihad expressed interest in Salah, and now they are prepared to renew their pursuit of the Egyptian player before the deadline, as per The Athletic. Salah’s agent dismissed speculation about a potential move to the Middle East earlier this month, emphasizing that the 31-year-old player remains content at Liverpool. This affirmation comes after Salah signed a new three-year contract with the club in 2022. The representative, Ramy Abbas, stated, “If we considered leaving LFC this year, we wouldn’t have renewed…