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Fiorentina has given Manchester United until Friday to finalize the transfer of Sofyan Amrabat, the midfielder, as the Serie A club has set a deadline for his departure. Man United and Amrabat have already agreed on personal terms for the move to Old Trafford, but the Red Devils have yet to submit a bid for the Moroccan international. This delay is due to Man United's unsuccessful attempts to sell players like Donny van de Beek and Scott McTominay this summer. Until these players are sold, Man United is unable to make further signings and is navigating within the constraints of Financial Fair Play regulations. However, Man United's need for additional midfielders has intensified following Mason Mount's injury, which will keep him out until mid-September after he sustained it during th...

According to L’Equipe, Jean-Clair Todibo is on the verge of joining Manchester United in a £34.1m deal from Nice. Erik ten Hag, the manager of the Red Devils, is determined to strengthen his defense this summer, even though he has been unable to offload Harry Maguire. Initially, United had set their sights on Benjamin Pavard from Bayern Munich, assuming that Maguire would join the Hammers. However, the Frenchman is now on the verge of signing with Inter Milan. As a result, Ten Hag has had to explore other options, with Todibo now being close to finalizing a move to Old Trafford. Ten Hag is drawn to Todibo's combination of physicality, speed, and ability to play with the ball, and a £34.1m deal is on the horizon, bringing United's summer spending to £200m.

In a recent interview, former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov revealed the three Premier League teams that could spring surprises this season. According to him, these teams are Brighton, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United. Berbatov believes that these clubs are not given "enough credit" and suggested that they have the potential to break into the top six positions. He said, "Brighton deserves more recognition for their attractive style of play and passing game. Aston Villa displayed a strong performance recently, and let's not overlook Newcastle, who are capable of surprising people this year as well. "While we often focus on the big four or big six, we tend to forget about teams like Newcastle, Aston Villa, and Brighton. "Therefore, we should respect these teams and b...

Former Chelsea defender, Marcel Desailly, has issued a cautionary message to Moises Caicedo, Chelsea's record signing, after his disappointing debut against West Ham United in a recent Premier League match. Desailly emphasized the need for Caicedo to make adjustments, demonstrate commitment, and adopt a winning mentality for future matches with Chelsea. According to Desailly, who joined Chelsea from Brighton this summer, Caicedo must transform his attitude significantly in order to unlock his potential and meet the expectations of playing for a prominent club like Chelsea. "There is no need for discussions. We must instead focus on integrating the right mindset into the system, requiring you to adapt and fully engage," Desailly commented during an interview with Sky Sports. "You are now...

The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has started its training camp for athletes participating in the Africa Olympics Qualifying Bouts in Dakar, Senegal, scheduled from Sept. 6 to 16. At the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, the NBF has gathered 14 boxers representing seven weight categories. Dapo Akinyele, the Secretary General of NBF, stated that the federation's goal is to secure Nigeria's qualification for the Paris 2024 boxing events after missing out on the 2020 Summer Olympics in Japan. According to Akinyele, "We have assembled our top athletes for this camp and we have high expectations from them. This time, we are dedicated to doing everything necessary to ensure qualification. Nigeria is abundant in talent, and we have a history of success in boxing at the Olympics." The Nat...

Samson Tijani, the former captain of the Golden Eaglets, has agreed to join Wolfsberger AC, an Austrian Bundesliga club, on a loan deal for the upcoming season. Tijani was unable to play last season due to injury. The 21-year-old midfielder will spend the entire 2023/24 season away from his parent club, Red Bull Salzburg, in order to regain his best form. Tijani initially joined Red Bull Salzburg in 2020 and was loaned out to their affiliate club, Liefering. During his time at Liefering, Tijani made 18 appearances. He also had a loan spell at TSV Egger Glas Hartberg, where he played in 16 matches as a defensive midfielder. So far, Tijani has only made five appearances for Red Bull Salzburg.

The upcoming CAF Champions League second leg match between Enyimba and Al Ahli Benghazi will take place at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba, according to reports by 9JA NEWS. In the first leg, Enyimba suffered a 4-3 defeat. To progress to the next round, the nine-time Nigeria Professional Football League champions must score a goal without conceding any. To unsettle their opponents from North Africa, Finidi George's team will rely on the support of their home fans in Aba. The Enyimba International Stadium was approved by CAF to host the game following recent renovations. Enyimba has previously won the CAF Champions League on two occasions.

Napoli, the reigning champions of Serie A, are planning to make their star forward, Victor Osimhen, the highest-paid player in the Italian top-flight league. Corriere dello Sport, an Italian news hub, has reported that Napoli has proposed a yearly salary of €15 million to the Nigerian striker. Currently, Osimhen's representatives and Napoli are still engaged in negotiations for a new contract. Napoli intends to extend Osimhen's stay at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona until 2007, by offering him a new two-year contract. As part of the new agreement, a release clause totaling €150 million will be included. Osimhen confirmed that talks for a new contract with Napoli are ongoing, following the team's 3-1 victory against Frosinone last weekend. Furthermore, Napoli recently rejected two ...

The former Chelsea defender, Ashley Cole, has pinpointed forward Christopher Nkunku as a significant absence for the Blues. Cole believes that Nkunku's unavailability has had an impact on Chelsea's performance in the Premier League this season. Nkunku suffered a knee injury earlier this month, ruling him out of action for Mauricio Pochettino's side until November. During the pre-season, the French international impressed for Chelsea, scoring against Fulham, Brighton, and Wrexham in their respective friendly matches. Cole is of the opinion that Chelsea will sorely miss Nkunku's attacking contribution while he remains sidelined due to his injury. "I genuinely think it's going to be a problem, particularly in terms of goals. "Whether Nkunku returns sooner than anticipated, I cannot say. ...

In anticipation of the CAF Champions League preliminary round second leg match against Remo Stars, Medeama SC coach Evans Adotey has revealed his team's target. The clash between the Ghanian Champions and the Sky Blue Stars will take place at the Remo Stars Stadium on Sunday. Medeama emerged victorious in the first leg with a scoreline of 1-0 during the previous weekend. Adotey remains optimistic about obtaining a positive result in the upcoming encounter. "Our game plan is to always go direct, and with this approach, I believe we can achieve a favorable result," he stated. "Despite our setback with injuries in the last match, we have not lost hope. "Remo Stars came to Ghana and suffered a defeat, so we can replicate our performance here and defeat them on their own turf."