Inter Milan have emerged as frontrunners to sign Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and only need to overcome one obstacle. The Gunners are ready to listen to offers for the £56million star after pulling out of contract talks with him late…
Enyeama: Why I snubbed Arsenal, Tottenham
Former Lille goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama said he snubbed offers from Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur because they wanted him as a second choice goalkeeper. The 37-year-old attracted interest from North London clubs after his fine outing with the Super Eagles at…
Partey’s father confirms Arsenal may sign Atletico Madrid star
The rumours linking Arsenal with Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey have been rife for the past few weeks. Partey is viewed by many as one of the best in the world in his position, recently starring in Atleti’s 3-2 win…
*Abule-Ado explosion: Lagos pays N2.5m to victims’ families (Punch) *Emergency food market has achieved its goals – Lagos govt (Tribune)
Abule-Ado explosion: Lagos pays N2.5m to victims’ families (Punch) The Lagos State Government has commenced the payment of compensation to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the explosion that rocked the Shoba community in the…
Chelsea eyeing shock deal for Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Chelsea are monitoring Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s future at Arsenal with Frank Lampard keen on signing the Gabon international. The 30-year-old is out of contract in 2021 and he’s rejected two proposals from Arsenal over an extension. Aubameyang last played Champions League…
Former Arsenal and Chelsea star Fabregas reveals the moment Liverpool ‘hit the jackpot’
Cesc Fabregas says Liverpool ‘hit the jackpot’ when they hired Jurgen Klopp as their manager. The former Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona midfielder revealed his admiration for Klopp in a Q&A with fans on his social media page on Monday. Klopp…
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil refuses to take pay cut on £350,000-a-week wages
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has reportedly refused the club’s request to take a pay cut on his £350,000-a-week wages to ease the Gunners’ financial worries during the coronavirus pandemic. The Gunners released a statement on Monday afternoon to confirm that…
*Six arrested at suspected kidnappers’ den in Lagos (Guardian) *COVID-19: Lekki hospital asks visitors in last 10 days to self-isolate after two staff tested positive (Vanguard)
Six arrested at suspected kidnappers’ den in Lagos (Guardian) Residents with the help of soldiers yesterday uncovered a tunnel used by suspected ritualists at Ladipo bus-stop, Agege Motor Road, Lagos State, while six suspects have been arrested with efforts ongoing…
Psychologist in constant touch with players says Arteta
Arsenal’s psychologist has been in constant communication with the Premier League club’s players to offer any help they may need during the lockdown due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, manager Mikel Arteta has said. Soccer in England has been suspended…
*Man nabbed for brutalising lady who rejected sexual advances (Punch) *COVID-19: FG expresses worries over mass transportation of people out of Lagos in trucks (Tribune)
Man nabbed for brutalising lady who rejected sexual advances (Punch) Men of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a man, Muyideen Ajayi, for allegedly brutalising a lady, Ibukun Emmanuel, for refusing his sexual advances in the Agbado-Ijaiye area of…