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Osimhen begins pre-season training with Napoli amid transfer speculation

Osimhen: Chelsea pursuit of Napoli star reportedly takes a different turn

The hopes of Victor Osimhen joining Chelsea this summer has taken a different turn with the Blues now interested in signing Atletico Madrid youngster Samu Omorodion, Afrosport reports. The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in a swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku. New Napoli manager Antonio Conte is a big admirer of Lukaku having utilised the Belgian forward of Congolese heritage...

Leny Yoro: Man Utd defender undergoes successful foot surgery

Manchester United on Monday revealed that summer signing Leny Yoro has had successful foot surgery following the injury he picked up during their pre-season tour in the United States. The 18-year-old, who joined the Red Devils in a big money move from Ligue 1 side Lille, suffered a foot injury in their 2-1 defeat to Arsenal at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, the same match...

Iheanacho targets success with Nigerian teammate Ejuke at Sevilla

Madueke impact not enough as Chelsea suffer pre-season defeat to Man City

Noni Madueke scored and provided an assist as Chelsea suffered a 4-2 pre-season loss to Manchester City on Saturday night. The English winger of Nigerian heritage was on target in the Blues' previous 3-0 win over Mexican giants Club America, netting the final goal in the 79th minute. Enzo Maresca's men however had no answer to the Citizens in Columbus, with last season's Premier League top...

Liverpool boss Slot hails Salah’s leadership qualities

Liverpool boss Slot hails Salah’s leadership qualities

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has praised Mohamed Salah's status of being a role model to younger players at the club. The Egypt International has been involved in the goals in pre-season, first assisting Dominik Szoboszlai in the 1-0 win over Real Betis before scoring in a 2-1 win over Arsenal. Slot however said it was not only Salah's job to be an example to the younger...

Nigeria star Iheanacho nears free transfer to Sevilla

Done Deal: Iheanacho joins Sevilla on free transfer

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has joined Sevilla on a two-year deal. The 27-year-old joins Los Nervionenses on a free transfer after seeing out his contract at Championship side, Leicester City, and has the option of an additional year. Before joining Leicester, he made 64 appearances for Manchester City, scoring 21 goals and providing seven assists over two seasons. In 2017, Iheanacho joined Leicester City, going...