RB Leipzig Yet To Meet Everton's Asking Price For Lookman
Published: July 22, 2019
According to reports in the German media, Bundesliga side RB Leipzig are yet to meet Everton's asking price for young Nigeria-eligible winger Ademola Lookman. Sport Witness citing the print edition of Bild claims both clubs are still far apart in their valuations. Everton have demanded more than €20 million fo...
Crystal Palace Demand Nigerian Winger From Arsenal As Part Of Wilfried Zaha Deal
Published: July 22, 2019
Arsenal on Monday increased their bid for Ivorian winger Wilfried Zaha but reports in the English press indicate that the Gunners have seen their £65m plus youngster Reiss Nelson on loan improved offer rejected. Unai Emery is hopeful of getting the deal over the line but Arsenal's bid of £55m paid upfront and £10m ...
26-Goal Hitman Could Be The Solution To Chelsea's Striker Problems
Published: July 22, 2019
Chelsea fans witnessed a change in managerial position when Frank Lampard was appointed as Maurizio Sarri's replacement earlier in the month.The Italian's team didn't score too many goals last season which is fast becoming a trend at Stamford Bridge.The Blues only managed 63 Premier League goals from 38 matches compare...
Reading Move For Former Nigeria U17 Invitee Gathers Pace
Published: July 22, 2019
Championship outfit Reading are closing in on the signing of former Nigeria U17 invitee Ovie Ejaria, according to reports. Reading Chronicle's Courtney Friday has tweeted that Reading's transfer embargo has been lifted, paving the way for the Royals to make new signings including Liverpool starlet Ejaria. The U20 ...
Chelsea Handed Fitness Boost Pre-Barcelona As Abraham Returns To Training
Published: July 21, 2019
Chelsea have been handed a boost ahead of their high profile pre-season friendly against Spanish champions Barcelona at Saitama Stadium 2002 (Saitama) on Tuesday, July 23, after Tammy Abraham returned to training. Abraham resuming training is a welcome development as manager Frank Lampard is expected to assess the s...
'I Hope We Sign World Class Players' - Iwobi Denies Quit Reports
Published: July 21, 2019
Alex Iwobi has distanced himself from reports which suggested that he may leave Arsenal should they sign Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha this summer. The Hale End Academy product has denied that he is looking to quit the North London club and has urged them to sign marquee players that will help the team achieve its ...
'The Players Coming Up From The Academy Are So Special' - Saka Generous In His Praise Of Arsenal Super Kids
Published: July 21, 2019
Bukayo Saka shone as Arsenal earned a merited and classy 3-0 victory over Fiorentina in an International Champions Cup clash on Saturday in Charlotte, North Carolina. Gunners manager Unai Emery has named several Academy youngsters on his roster for the trip to America, including Saka and midfielder James Olayinka who ...
New Southampton Signing Sends Parting Message To Anderlecht
Published: July 21, 2019
Nigerian striker Kazeem Olaigbe has sent a parting message to everyone associated with Anderlecht following his move to Premier League side Southampton. The highly-rated teenager has penned a two-year scholarship with The Saints and will play for their U18 squad in the upcoming season. Olaigbe is the fourth youn...
Arsenal Young Stars Saka, Olayinka Catch The Eye Against Fiorentina
Published: July 21, 2019
Nigerian teenagers Bukayo Saka and James Olayinka impressed as Arsenal recorded a 3-0 win against Italian opponents Fiorentina at the Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, North Carolina). The two young stars started for the Gunners for the second time in pre-season and were in action for 63 minutes. Football. Lon...
U17 Bundesliga Cup : Left-Footed Midfielder Ebiowei On Target For Arsenal Vs Bayern Munich
Published: July 20, 2019
Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Bayern Munich in their opening match of the 2019 U17 Bundesliga Cup on Saturday afternoon. The Gunners are participating in the 11th edition of the tournament and have been drawn against Bayern, FC Cologne and VfB Stuttgart in Group 2. Riccardo Wagner opened the scoring for Bay...
Chelsea Striker Ike Ugbo Looks Destined For Another Loan Spell
Published: July 20, 2019
Chelsea and Nigeria-eligible striker Ike Ugbo could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge this summer as a loan deal looks inevitable.Though Lampard  never hid his desire to give academy products the chance to be part of his team, the 20-year-old centre-forward appears far from being in the Blues squad list for next se...
Chelsea Wonderkid Named After Colombia Hero Faustino Asprilla Scores An Absolute Beauty Vs Bournemouth U18
Published: July 20, 2019
Nigeria-eligible midfielder Faustino Anjorin was among the scorers for Chelsea U18s in their 7-2 rout of Bournemouth U18s in a pre-season fixture staged at Canford Park Arena on Saturday, July 20. According to Chelsea Youth, the Young Blues led 3-1 at half-time thanks to goals from Dion Rankine, Joe Haigh and an abs...
Why Arsenal's Olayinka Must Prefer A Loan Move Despite Handed Pre-season Chance by Emery
Published: July 20, 2019
Apart from helping managers perfect their tactics ahead of a new season, pre-season matches give youngsters great opportunity to lay claim for a spot in their manager's squad list for an upcoming season.Arsenal are currently in the United States for their pre-season camping and two friendly matches have been played, in...
Arsenal Product Aneke Gives Three Reasons Why He Joined Charlton Athletic
Published: July 19, 2019
Former Arsenal youth-teamer Chuks Aneke has given three reasons why he accepted to join Charlton Athletic in the summer transfer window. The attacking midfielder cum striker rejected penning a new contract at Milton Keynes Dons before moving to the Addicks on a free transfer on July 1. Aneke explained that he j...
Lampard Reveals Exactly Why Abraham Was Omitted From Chelsea Squad Vs Kawasaki Frontale
Published: July 19, 2019
There were many eyebrows raised when England U21 star Tammy Abraham was not named in Chelsea's match day squad for their pre-season friendly against Kawasaki Frontale on Friday, July 19. The Nigeria Football Federation target has traveled with The Blues to Japan and was spotted training with the first team at Mitsuz...