The Kwara State government has sanctioned a school teacher, Mrs Fatimoh Hamzat, for assaulting a youth corps member posted to Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin, the state capital. In a joint statement by the State’s Commissioner for Education…
Orban set for Lyon exit
Nigerian forward Gift Orban may be on his way out of Olympique Lyonnais after just seven months with the French giants, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 22-year-old has been linked with a move to another Ligue 1 club, Stade Brestois…
Declan Rice reveals ‘‘massive factor’’ behind Arsenal transfer that will take him to the next level
Declan Rice has revealed that manager Mikel Arteta was a “massive factor” behind his decision to join Arsenal this summer. After weeks of waiting and fervent daily transfer speculation, the England midfielder finally sealed his blockbuster £105million switch from West…
Roberto Firmino: Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli sign Brazil forward after Liverpool exit
Roberto Firmino has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli on a three-year deal after leaving Liverpool. The Brazil forward, 31, was a free agent after his Liverpool contract expired at the end of last season. Firmino scored 111 goals in…
Ilkay Gundogan to join Barcelona from Man City on free transfer
Barcelona have reached an agreement with Manchester City to sign Ilkay Gundogan as a free agent when his contract expires on June 30, sources confirmed to ESPN. Gundogan, 32, has agreed a two-year deal with Barca with an option for…
Manchester City agree deal to sign Kovacic from Chelsea
Manchester City have agreed a £30 million ($38.1 million) deal with Chelsea FC to sign midfielder, Mateo Kovacic, the PA news agency understands. The treble winners are set to pay an initial £25 million for the 29-year-old Croatia international, with…
Kevin Schade: Brentford sign forward on permanent deal for ‘club record’ fee
Brentford have paid in the region of £22m to turn Kevin Schade’s loan spell into a permanent move. Schade joined from Freiburg on loan in January and made 19 appearances for Thomas Frank’s side. The 21-year-old, who has featured twice…
Arsenal ‘submit £60m bid’ for Moises Caicedo as Edu moves one step ahead of Chelsea
Arsenal have reportedly submitted a £60 million bid for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo as they look to steal an advantage over Chelsea in the race to secure his signature. Both sides are in the market for reinforcements in the centre…
Alistair Johnston: Celtic agree deal for Canada right-back
Celtic have agreed a deal to sign Canada right-back Alistair Johnston from CF Montreal on a five-year-contract for an undisclosed fee. Johnston, 24, was part of Canada’s World Cup squad and featured in their three group matches. He will be…
Napoli dismiss links to Ronaldo, rule out sales in January
Napoli have dismissed the idea they could offer Cristiano Ronaldo refuge in January as the Italian Serie A leaders insist they “don’t have to fix anything.” Sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli indicated the prospect of any major incomings or outgoings was…