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Dominic Solanke: Tottenham reportedly close to sealing deal for Bournemouth striker

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly close to agreeing a deal for Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke, Afrosport reports. According to BBC Sport, the 26-year-old, who is of Nigerian heritage, has a release clause worth £65 million but both the Lilywhites and Cherries are trying to negotiate a lower fee for the former Chelsea man believed to be £60 million. Spurs are yet to find a replacement for record...

Scott Parker sacked as Club Brugge manager

Scott Parker sacked as Club Brugge manager

Former Fulham manager Scott Parker has been sacked as head coach of Belgian powerhouse Club Brugge following a heavy 5-1 loss against Benfica at the Estadio Da Luz on Tuesday night. The club disclosed the news of his sacking on their official website on Wednesday, with a statement that read: “Club Brugge parted ways with Scott Parker earlier today. Parker was appointed as Club Brugge's new head...

PL: Partey on target in Arsenal’s five-goal thriller

PL: Partey on target in Arsenal’s five-goal thriller

Ghanaian international Thomas Partey was among the scorers in a thrilling five-goal encounter between Arsenal and Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday. The Gunners welcomed the Cherries to the Emirates Stadium hoping to regain their five points lead over reigning champions Manchester City, who had defeated Newcastle United 2-0 at the Etihad earlier in the day, thanks to goals from Phil Foden and substitute Bernardo...

Billing scores second-fastest goal in Premier League history

Billing scores second-fastest goal in Premier League history

AFC Bournemouth midfielder Philip Billing etched his name in Premier League history during the Cherries visit to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. The 26-year-old Danish-Nigerian scored the opener after just nine seconds against league leaders Arsenal in the lunchtime fixture, making it the second-fastest goal ever scored in the English top flight. The Gary O'Neil-led side looked determined from the kick-off as they broke down the...

AFC Bournemouth confirm £100m takeover

AFC Bournemouth confirm £100m takeover

American businessman Bill Foley leads a consortium that includes Hollywood star Michael B. Jordan in completing the purchase of Premier League side AFC Bournemouth in a deal worth over £100 million. The Las Vegas-based businessman replaces Maxim Demin as the new owner of the English-based club, becoming the latest American to invest in English football. Demin became co-owner of AFC Bournemouth with Eddie Mitchell in 2011,...