Author: David Great

Chelsea have agreed personal terms with 21-year-old France defender Wesley Fofana but have had two bids rejected by Leicester City, who want more than £80m. (Mail Online)  Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 25, and Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 33, could also be on their way to Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea leading the race for the Barcelona players. (Express Online) However, De Jong has told his Barcelona team-mates he is now likely to sign for Manchester United instead. (Metro) But Barcelona are ready to open talks with Chelsea over a deal for Aubameyang. (Metro) Manchester United have held talks with Atletico Madrid over a possible £30m move for 29-year-old Spain striker Alvaro Morata. (The Athletic, via Mail Online)…

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has sniped Bola Tinubu, APC presidential candidate over issues surrounding his primary and secondary school academic certificates. Speaking in Ilorin, Kwara state capital, at a summit themed “Character as Leadership” organized by Malam Bolaji Abdullahi Omoluabi Foundation as part of the International Youth Day programme, Saraki noted that, people without character should not put themselves forward to rule Nigeria. “How can people who are struggling over basic issues of certificate aspire for the position of leadership anywhere in Nigeria? he quizzed. Adding that, “One of the core ingredients of leadership has to do with character.…

Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti has denied calling ‘Obidients’ zombies following reports on blogs and social media that he attacked the fervent supporters of Peter Obi. Kuti in series of videos on his Twitter account, refuted the claims that he labeled them a zombie during his performance at Africa Shrine on Thursday. Femi Kuti was reported to have said that, “You know what obedience means? Stand up, sit down, sit there — zombie. “How can you be Obidient in this chaos? I am not Obidient. Tell me, at 60, why am I Obidient? You said I should be Obidient, sit down,…

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has denied suing Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), noting that, it is Atiku’s group that is behind it. He also denied suing the PDP and Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state over the conduct of the presidential primary held between May 28 and May 29, 2022. Speaking while commissioning new parliament building in Port Harcourt on Friday, Wike said, “People have called me that I went to court against Atiku Abubakar. “I want to state categorically that I didn’t go to court. I just want to say it…

Manchester United want to sign Chelsea’s former Morocco winger Hakim Ziyech, 29, after failing to muscle in on Germany forward Timo Werner’s move from Chelsea to RB Leipzig. (Manchester Evening News) Newcastle United could target Chelsea’s USA forward Christian Pulisic, 23. (The Athletic, via Mail) Chelsea will need to fend off late interest from Juventus for Italy midfielder Jorginho, 30, if Juve sell France midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 27, to Manchester United. (Express) West Ham have submitted a big-money offer to Barcelona for Netherlands forward Memphis Depay, 28. (Football Insider) Bordeaux have accepted an offer of 4m euros (£3.4m) from Nottingham Forest for South Korea striker Hwang Ui-jo, 29. (L’Equipe – in French) Napoli have reached an agreement with Tottenham to sign France midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, 25, on…

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has sued the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), its presidential candidate for 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar and Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state over the conduct of the presidential primary held between May 28 and May 29, 2022. Wike is also urging the court to declare him as the rightful presidential candidate of the opposition party. In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/782/2022, Wike and a PDP chieftain, Newgent Ekamon, are listed as the plaintiffs. In the originating summons, the PDP is listed as the first respondent while the Independent National Electoral Commission is the 2nd respondent.…

Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has categorically stated that the Muslim Muslim ticket of the APC is reprehensible and unacceptable. The ruling APC has fielded Bola Tinubu as its presidential candidate and Senator Kashim Shettima as its vice presidential candidate – both of whom are Muslims. Speaking with Channels Television on Thursday, Bishop Kukah described the ticket as a setback to Nigeria’s national integration. He however added that Nigerians would wait to hear what they have to say when the campaign kicks off fully. Bawa visits Kukah Center, seeks partnership in fight against corruption “Moving forward,…

Paris St-Germain are in talks with Marcus Rashford’s representatives over the possibility of signing the England striker, 24, from Manchester United. (L’Equipe – in French) United also have a meeting scheduled with Adrien Rabiot’s mother and agent after agreeing a fee with Juventus for the France midfielder, 27. (Fabrizio Romano) Manchester City are interested in signing Atletico Madrid’s Brazil left-back Renan Lodi, 24. (Telegraph – subscription required) Arsenal’s Scottish left-back Kieran Tierney, 25, is also among the names on Manchester City’s shortlist. (90min) Spain centre-back Pablo Mari, 28, has agreed a switch from Arsenal to newly promoted Serie A side…

Valentine Obienyem, media aide of the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, has reacted to comment made by the campaign organisation of Bola Tinubu, the APC presidential candidate. Tinubu’s campaign, in a statement issued by his campaign media director, Bayo Onanuga, urged Obi to call his supporters over fake news. He said the 2023 general election should be about issues that will advance the growth, progress, and stability of Nigeria. He asked Obi to stop his supporters from “spreading lies, malice and denigrating other candidates”. Tinubu tells Peter Obi to caution his supporters against fake news Reacting to Onanuga,…

The Middle-Belt Congress (MBC) has told the vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Kashim Shettima, to resign in order ‘to save the party from perceived impending electoral misfortune’. MBC convener, Bilal Abdullahi, stated this on Wednesday during a press briefing in Abuja. He noted that a Muslim-Muslim ticket for APC was a ‘baggage’ that could have meaningful impact on the 2023 presidential election. “The Muslim-Muslim ticket of the APC comes with its attendant political baggage,” Abdullahi said. Mechanics, artisans ‘Bishops’ at Shettima’s unveiling – CAN “If the APC, as a party, is desirous of making any…