The 2023 January transfer window did not fail to live up to its billing with a flurry of activity happening across Europe, especially the Premier League where a record £815 million ($1 billion) was spent, Chelsea making up almost half of that sum. Afrosport reviews the top three winners and losers from the English top-flight during the recently-concluded window. ARSENAL (Winners) The Gunners have managed to...
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has been awarded the Premier League for the month of January after a string of impressive performances. The 25-year-old was in top form in the past month, netting three times. His first came in a comfortable 3-0 win over Bournemouth followed by the winner in a comeback 2-1 win over rivals Manchester City. He also scored in the final game of...
Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has put pen to paper a new deal that will see him committed to the Gunners until 2027 with the option of a further year. The Brazil international - who had a year left on his existing contract - has been an integral part of the Gunners this season, scoring seven goals and providing two assists in the Premier League, with the...
Nottingham Forest have announced the signing of Ghana captain Andre Ayew on an initial six-month deal. The 33-year-old joins the Garibaldi on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Qatari club Al Sadd. The Black Stars forward will wear jersey number 42 during his time at the City Ground. https://twitter.com/NFFC/status/1621223024883023875?t=ZSWeHvPhYCfdYJCC3umzEg&s=19 Ayew and head coach Steve Cooper are no strangers to each other, as...
Manchester United attacker Mason Greenwood has had all charges levelled against him discontinued. Greater Manchester Police declared today that criminal proceedings against the 21-year-old have been dropped. The Three Lions striker was charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault, allegations relating to the same woman. The investigation commenced over a year ago, in January 2022, with a trial date initially set...
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