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YANGA CONFIRMS THE SIGNING OF FORMER SEKHUKHUNE PLAYER! Tanzanian Premier League giants Young Africans SC have confirmed the arrival of former Sekhukhune United striker Andy Boyeli on a permanent transfer.  The Congolese international spent only 1 season with Betway Premier League club Sekhukhune joining from Power Dynamos FC who are participating in the Zambian Premier League.  Boyeli's numbers at Sekhukhune United saw him play 27 matches with 6 goals across all competitions.  A new chapter awaits Boyeli in the Tanzanian Premier League. Will Boyeli win more titles with Yanga? Photo provided by Young Africans Sports Club.

MANCHESTER UNITED SHIFT FOCUS TO BENJAMIN SESKO! Having already acquired the services of Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford, Manchester United have now shifted their focus on another attacking player in RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko. United were looking forward to signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle United but the striker prefers Liverpool over United which made Ruben Amorim to now focus on Sesko. Sesko was a target for Liverpool and Arsenal but the clubs have already added Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) from Bayer Leverkusen and Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal) from Sporting CP. Leipzig now value Sesko at €70M after decreasing their initial price of €100M.  Photo provided by IMAGO.

SAUDI CLUBS WANTS FERRAN TORRES! The Saudi Arabian big clubs are trying by all means to now focus on signing young players rather than signing players that are over the age of 30. The league first caught the people's eyeballs when they first signed Cristiano Ronaldo back in 2023.  Big name players like Sadio Mane, Otavio, Marcel Brozovič, Karim Benzema, Roberto Firmino, Riyaad Mahrez, Ivan Toney, Fabinho, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Ruben Neves, Joao Cancelo and N'golo Kante followed suit after Ronaldo. The league is now starting to focus on signing young players with players like Jhon Duran and Joao Felix having already signed for Al-Nassr. Now reports are coming in that Saudi Arabian clubs are trying to lure FC Barcelona Player Ferran Torres with a €60M annual salary which is five times more than what he is currently earning at Barcelona. Will Torres be lured to take the big pay cheque from the Saudis?  Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior was also another player who received €1B...

LYLE FOSTER ALLOCATED A NEW JERSEY NUMBER AT BURNLEY! South African international Lyle Foster has been allocated a new number at his English Premier League side Burnley FC. Foster will change from wearing jersey number 17 to jersey number 9. His old jersey number which he wore since he was signed from KVC Westerlo has since got passed to former Lazio winger Loum Tchaouna. Since making his way to Burnley in 2023 on a transfer fee of €11M/R226M, Foster is still the most expensive South African signing in the world to date.  Who will be the next most expensive South African signing? Photo provided by IMAGO .

JULES KOUNDE READY TO SIGN A NEW CONTRACT AT BARCA! FC Barcelona right-back Jules Kounde has revealed that he is ready to commit his future to the Catal giants with a new long-term contract.  The French international has been with Barcelona since July 2022 joining from Sevilla on €50M transfer. His existing contract expires in June 2027 and hints that he would like to have more years added to his contract. Kounde has already won 5 major trophies since making his way to Barcelona.  Will Barca tie Kounde to a new long-term contract? Photo provided by IMAGO .

NELSON SEMEDO JOINS FENERBAHÇE FROM WOLVES! Yesterday, English Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers confirmed the departure of their captain Nelson Semedo who left the Molinuex based club following the expiry of his contract. Wolves didn't disclose where Semedo is heading but the former Benfica and Barcelona man signed with Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahçe joining Jose Mourinho. Semedo joined former Sampdoria, Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain defender Milan Skriniar. Skriniar had spent the remainder of the 2024/25 season on loan at Fenerbahçe meaning he has already adapted to life in Turkey. Photo provided by IMAGO .

PIRATES APPOINTS A NEW CAPTAIN, MBOKAZI AMONGST THE CHOSEN! Orlando Pirates have named their new captain and two vice-captains after they've been without a captain since Innocent Maela retired at the end of last season and took a new role within the club. Nkosinathi Sibisi who got crowned the Defender Of The Season last night at the Premier Soccer League awards has been appointed the new team captain. Tapelo Xoki who has been serving as the vice-captain since making his way to the Buccaneers retained his occupation as vice-captain. Mbekezeli Mbokazi who also won The Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player award last night is the second vice-captain of the Buccaneers. Below is the full statement released by Orlando Pirates on their website today announcing their new captain and two vice-captains: "Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm the appointment of a new Captain and Vice-Captains ahead of the start of the 2025/26 season." "The position of captain has been va...

THOMAS MULLER MOVES TO THE MLS! Former Bayern Munich striker Thomas Müller has landed himself a new team in the Major League Soccer as it's reported that he has agreed to join Vancouver Whitecaps. The currently 35-year old Müller who will turn 36 in September has been offered a two year deal By Whitecapes which he agreed to. Müller spent 16 years as Bayern Munich first team player and 24 years as an overall player of the club counting his time from the academy also. He racked up 844 matches, 292 goals and 281 assists dating from his time at the youth ranks to the senior team.  In terms of silverware, Müller won 33 major trophies with the senior side. Can Müller pick up where he left off in terms of goal scoring? Photo provided by IMAGO.

LIVERPOOL HIJACK ARSENAL FOR 17-YEAR OLD STRIKER! Liverpool FC have hijacked fellow league mates Arsenal for the services of 17-year old Salford FC striker Will Wirght after both clubs agreed on a better transfer fee compared to the one submitted by Arsenal. According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal had agreed terms with Salford City over 10 days ago but Liverpool hijacked the move also with agreement between them and the player. Wright has already completed medical tests with the Arne Slot side and he will sign a contract until June 2028 at Liverpool. The young striker will join the likes Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong and Hugo Ekitike as players who are signed by Liverpool in the current transfer window. Photo provided by Salford City FC.

CHELSEA TO OFFER CUCURELLA A NEW CONTRACT! Chelsea are reported to be planning on offering their key Left-back Marc Cucurella a new contract extension to fender off interests from other clubs.  Having signed a 6-year contract when he joined the Blues in August 2022 from Brighton and Hove Albion, Cucurella's contract might be added with 4 more years. Saudi PRO League giants Al-Nassr were interested in signing Cucurella but Chelsea didn't engage with them as they still value the services of Cucurella. Ajax Amsterdam defender Jorrel Hato who Chelsea are currently in the final stages of completing a deal with would be a back up at left back as also key addition at centre back. Photo provided by IMAGO .

RUSHINE DE RUECK COMPLETES A MOVE TO SIMBA! Tanzanian Premier League giant Simba SC has completed the signing of former Maritzburg United and Mamelodi Sundowns defender Rushine de Reuck on a free transfer. De Reuck had spent the remainder of last season on loan at Israeli side Maccabi Petah Tikva but his loan stint didn't yield him a permanent transfer or a new contract extension at his parent club following the expiry of his loan move.  With De Reuck being free, Teams in the Betway Premier League such as Durban City FC and Sekhukhune United were amongst the suitors but Simba won the race in the end. The 29-year old's time at Mamalodi Sundowns produced him 79 appearances going in hand with 7 major trophies. Photo provided by Simba SC.

AARON RAMSDALE A TARGET FOR NEWCASTLE UNITED! Following the relegation of Southampton FC from the English Premier League at the end of last season, Former Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale might make a swift return to the English top tier with Newcastle United looking to sign him.  Ramsdale joined the Saints at the beginning of last season on a €21M transfer from Arsenal and signed a 4 year contract with them.  Indications are that Southampton are pushing for a fee near how much they paid for the services of Ramsdale from Arsenal last season. Will the former Sheffield United and AFC Bournemouth keeper complete a move back to the Premier League? Photo provided by Getty Images.

JAMES TRAFFORD MOVES BACK TO MAN CITY FOR £27M! Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford has completed a £27M move back to his former employers Manchester City after the Pep Guardiola side saw him fit and now experienced to be one of the candidates to lead the sticks should Ederson Marais departs.  Trafford left City in 2023 when Burnley won promotion back to the first tier but they only lasted a single season in the Premier League. At that time, Burnley had paid £15M to land the keeper.  With the 22-year old moving back to City on a £27M transfer, Burnley have scooped themselves a profit of £12M from the sale.  In the goalkeeping department of Burnley currently, They have Max Weiß, Etienne Green and Vaclav Hladky. Photo provided by Getty Images.

RAUL ASENSIO REGISTERED AS A REAL MADRID FIRST TEAM PLAYER! Real Madrid have officially registered defender Raul Asensio as their first team player ahead of the new season.  Asensio made his first team debut last season but was still registered as the club's Castilla player for the whole season. He played a total of 57 matches last season which prompted the club to register him as a first team player.  The now 22-year old player joined Madrid in 2017 first as youth development player and gradually moving to the under-17,18,19 and Castilla.  Will Asensio have the same impact as of last season? Photo provided by Getty Images.

XHAKA JOINS SUNDERLAND! Newly promoted Sunderland AFC have completed the signing of former Borussia Monchenglabach and Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen on a £17M transfer.  Sunderland made a return to the English Premier League at the end of last season winning the promotional play-offs beating Sheffield United for a spot in the top flight.  Xhaka ditched Leverkusen where he had been for the past two seasons winning 3 major trophies under the leadership of Xabi Alonso.  The arrival of former Ajax Amsterdam and Manchester United head coach Erik Ten Hag at Leverkusen fueled Xhaka to depart the German club making his way to Sunderland. Photo provided by Getty Images.

MANCHESTER CLUBS BATTLING FOR DONNARUMMA! Manchester United and Manchester City are both in a battle to sign Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from French champions Paris Saint-Germain. The shot stopper and his current employers failed to agree on a new long-term contract extension. PSG are already lining up to sign LOSC Lille's French goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier as Donnarumma's replacement. City are covered in terms of their goalkeeping department compared to United with Andre Onana having been always making costly mistakes in the sticks whenever he is playing. Between the two Manchester clubs, Who will land Donna? Photo provided by IMAGO.

AL-NASSR CLOSING IN ON JOAO FELIX! Portuguese internationals Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix are set to be club level teammates as its reported that saudi Arabian giants Al-Nassr have agreed a deal worth around £44m to sign Joao Felix from Chelsea. The sale of Felix will actually mean that Chelsea have recouped the money they spent to land Felix from Madrid at the beginning of last season having bought the 25-year old for £45M. Felix hasn't been having his best of seasons since moving from Atletico Madrid and joining Chelsea, Barcelona and AC Milan on loan moves.  He failed to make an impact at Barca, Chelsea and Milan. A move to Saudi might help revive his career and also be financially rewarding with the league now known for paying high salaries. Photo provided by IMAGO.

LIVERPOOL AGREE TO SELL LUIS DIAZ TO BAYERN AFTER RECIEVING A GOOD OFFER! The reigning English Premier League champions Liverpool have reached an agreement with the reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich to see Colombian striker Luis Diaz move from England to Germany.  Both club agreed on a transfer fee of €70M for the services of Diaz after over a month of back and forth negotiations.  The €70M made from the sale of Diaz will partially serve as "money back" after the club splashed over €300M on transfer in the currently opened transfer window.  Diaz will be the first marquee signing made by Bayern in the currently opened transfer window. Photo provided by IMAGO.

REAL MADRID ANNOUNCE THE DEPARTURE OF ACADEMY PLAYER TO STUTTGART! Spanish giants Real Madrid C.F has confirmed that their midfielder Chema Andres has completed a permanent transfer to Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart. The 20-year old player left Real Madrid having only made 1 senior team appearance but flourished for the club's youth ranks. Stuttgart will pay Madrid a transfer fee of €3M for the services of Andres. Below is the full statement released by Real Madrid on their website yesterday confirming the departure of Andres: "Real Madrid C.F. and VfB Stuttgart have reached an agreement for the transfer of our player Chema Andrés." "Chema Andrés joined Real Madrid in 2018 at the age of 13. Since then, he has played in Real Madrid's youth teams until playing for Castilla last season. He won the treble with the U19s in the 2022-2023 season (La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Copa del Rey). He made his debut for the Real Madrid first team in January 2025." ...

EMERSON ROYAL SIGNS FOR FLAMENGO! Brazilian Serie-A club CR Flamengo has completed the signing of former Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur defender Emerson Royal on a 3-year deal from Italian Serie-A side AC Milan.  The 26-year old departed Milan after spending 1 season with them having joined on a €15M transfer from Spurs. His appearances stands at 26 with no goal contributions. Flamengo forked out €9M from the chunk of money they made from the FIFA Club World Cup as they agreed to pay Milan that figure for them to allow Royal to return to his home country. Flamengo are also in the process of signing Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal but talks between both clubs are still ongoing. Photo provided by CR Flamengo.

MORGAN GIBBS-WHITE BECOMES THE HIGHEST PAID PLAYER AFTER EXTENSION! Morgan Gibbs-White (Right) and Evangelos Marinakis (Left) Yesterday, Nottingham Forest announced that their star midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White has signed a new contract extension at the club until June 2028.  The new contract extension meant Gibbs-White will take a new pay hike jumping from third to being the highest paid player at Forest leapfrogging Chris Wood and Nikola Milenkovic.  Milenkovic was the highest paid player at Forest with a weekly salary of £113K followed by Wood with £97K and Gibbs-White then with £86K before his contract extension yesterday. Gibbs-White has been a top transfer target for teams in the English Premier League and across the globe. Tottenham, Liverpool, Newcastle United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City were rumoured to be eyeing him. Photo provided by Nottingham Forest Football Club .

WHERE WILL ZAKHELE LEPASA GO AFTER PIRATES EXIT? On Friday evening, Orlando Pirates confirmed the departure of striker Zakhele Lepasa following the expiry of his contract at the club. Speculations about Lepasa's future came in the middle of the week after he was announced in the CHAN squad as an "Unattached" player meaning he is clubless.  The 28-year old joined the likes of Paseka Mako, Thabiso Monyane, Miguel Timm, Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, Azola Tshobeni and Innocent Maela who were also released by Pirates following the expiry of their contracts. With Lepasa being a free agent, Which teams will use this opportunity and sign him for free?  Sekhukhune United and Durban City FC are currently the teams rumoured to be looking to sign the former TS Galaxy man. Photo provided by BackpagePix .

NASREDDINE NABI CONFIRMS HIS NEW CAPTAIN! Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi was forced to chose who will be a better team leader following the departure of their captain Yusuf Maart who joined Austrian first tier club SV Reid in over a week ago.  Maart had been Chiefs club captain for the 3 years he had been at the club while deputised by Zitha Kwinika, Given Msimango and Brandon Peterson.  With Maart having departed, Coach Nabi has decided to give the captain's armband to Angolan international Inacio Miguel ahead of the new season.  Kaizer Chiefs captain Inacio Miguel Miguel joined Chiefs last season from Petro de Luanda and has solidified himself as a household name and helped end the club's 10 year trophy drought.  Photos provided by Kaizer Chiefs Football Club .

FAGRIE LAKAY SECURES A NEW TEAM! Former Bidvest Wits, Supersport United and Cape Town City FC striker Fagrie Lakay has landed a permanent move to Egyptian Premier League side Ceramica Cleopatra FC. The 28-year old spent the previous season at Ceramica on loan from CAF Champions League winners Pyramids FC and has now joined Ceramica on permanent basis. His debut season with Ceramica saw him play 28 matches and contributing to 12 goals. Lakay's stats at Pyramids sees him out with 118 games, 33 goals and 11 assists across all competitions in 3 years at the club. Will Lakay hit the ground running for his new club in the 2025/26 season? Photo provided by Ceramica Cleopatra Football Club.

KOBAMELO KODISANG RETURNS TO PORTUGAL ON LOAN FROM DOWNS! Former Platinum Stars and Bidvest Wits winger Kobamelo Kodisang had made a return to Portugal after he got unveiled by Portuguese Primeira Liga side AVS Futebol yesterday. The 25-year old joins AVS on a season-long loan deal from Betway Premier League champions Mamelodi Sundowns.  Kodisang joined Sundowns at the beginning of last season from Moreirense who are also participating in the Portuguese first tier.  Kodisang's first stint a Sundowns didn't yield him much game time with him playing 13 matches across all competitions. Seeing all the quality players in the Sundowns squad, The Seraleng born winger didn't have much choice but to seek a club which is going to offer him game time. Photo provided by AVS Futbol.

WOLVES SIGN JHON ARIAS FROM FLUMINENSE! Wolverhampton Wanderers further made reinforcements to their squad signing midfielder Jhon Arias from Brazilian Serie-A side Fluminense on a 4-year deal with an option to extend for a further year. Arias impressed during the most recent FIFA Club World Cup where Fluminense crashed out in the semifinals losing 2-0 to Chelsea who went all the way to win the competition. The Colombian will be sloted straight in the position that was occupied by Matheus Cunha who has since joined Manchester United. Below is the full statement released by Wolves yesterday announcing the arrival of Arias: "Wolves have completed the signing of Colombian Jhon Arias from Brazilian side Fluminense on a four-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months." "The 27-year-old attacker moves to the Old Gold after impressing at the Club World Cup this summer and will reunite with Andre, who he played with at Fluminense, and international teammate Yerson Mosquer...

CHIPPA ASSESSING FORMER CHIEFS DEFENDER! Photo provided by Chippa United Football Club Former Moroka Swallows and Kaizer Chiefs defender Njabulo Ngcobo is rumoured to be training with Eastern Cape Betway Premier League side Chippa United as he hopes to earn himself a contract.  Njabulo Ngcobo, Photo provided by Sekhukhune United Football Club  Ngcobo recently parted ways with Sekhukhune United where he joined at the beginning of last season on a free transfer from Kaizer Chiefs but the former defender of the season failed to secure regular playing time with Babina Noko.  Chippa made mass players clearance last month parting ways with 18 first team players. They've been reported to have already signed Orlando Pirates trio Azola Tshobeni, Goodman Mosele, Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo and former Cape Town Spurs defender Khaya Mfecane. Before heading to Chippa, Ngcobo was rumoured to be close to joining newly promoted Durban City FC but indications are that the deal failed to mater...

HOW MUCH WILL TYLON SMITH EARN AT QUEENS PARK RANGERS? Photo provided by Queens Park Rangers Football Club  South African Under 20 international Tylon Smith was confirmed by both his former club Stellenbosch FC and his new club Queens Park Rangers to have penned a deal in the United Kingdom for a first step of a lucrative move abroad.  Smith earned a first team contract late last year after he was promoted from the Stellenbosch FC DSTV Diski Challenge team where won the Diski Shield the season before last. His journey started to smooth sail as he managed to win the COSAFA under 20 with Amajita last year and the most recent under 20 Africa Cup Of Nations this year.  The 20-year old won the AFCON player of the tournament and that sent buzz around his name with teams across the world starting to show interests.  An offer from EFL Championship side Queens Park Rangers came Stellies ways and they didn't even hesitate to let the youngster complete the European move though ...

LEIPZIG DECREASE BENJAMIN ŠEŠKO'S €100M PRICE TAG! Seeing that teams across Europe are not willing to meet their €100M asking price for their striker Benjamin Šeško, RB Leipzig have decreased their initial asking price for Šeško from €100M to €70M. Club such as Manchester United, Arsenal and Bayern Munich were strongly interested in Šesko but the €100M previously set by Leipzig pushed them away.  Arsenal might be really covered in terms of attack as they recently signed Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, Noni Madueke from Chelsea and wrapping up the signing of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP. Manchester United have only made 2 signings in the current transfer window with Matheus Cunha joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bryan Mbeumo joining from Brentford. Bayern Munich haven't made signings of attacking players yet and they might be the ones who are much likely to land Šeško. Photo provided by IMAGO .

BRAGA SIGNS PAU VICTOR FROM BARCELONA! Portuguese top flight club SC Braga have reached an agreement with Spanish LaLiga champions FC Barcelona to sign the out of favour center-forward Pau Victor on a permanent transfer. The 23-year old striker hasn't been able to break into the Barcelona first team set-up since he got signed in 2023. His stats for the Barca first team currently stands at 29 games, 2 goals and 1 assist across all competitions. Braga have agreed to pay the €12M fixed fee plus €3m add-ons package for Victor.  Barcelona on the other hand are also negotiating a buy back clause as part of the package for Pau Victor. Photo provided by IMAGO .

40-YEAR OLD ASHLEY YOUNG SIGNED BY IPSWICH TOWN! Former Manchester United and Aston Villa defender Ashley Young won't be hanging his boots this season as he got unveiled as the latest signing of the relegated Ipswich Town yesterday. Ipswich returned to the EFL Championship in just 1 season of playing in the English Premier League.  The 40-year old Ashley Young has signed a 1-year deal with Ipswich taking his stay until June next year. The former Watford, Everton and Inter Milan player was the oldest player in the English Premier League last season and is now the oldest player in the EFL Championship. Below is part of the statement released on the Ipswich Town FC website yesterday announcing the signing of Ashley Young: "Ipswich Town is delighted to announce the signing of Ashley Young." "Ashley joins on a one-year deal having spent the vast majority of his career in the Premier League with the likes of Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Everton." Photo provided...

DURBAN CITY UNVEIL THEIR FIRST 2 SIGNINGS! Darren Keet, Photo provided by Durban City Football Club  Betway Premier League returnees Durban City FC unveiled their first 2 signings since being promoted back to the South African first tier. The Durban based side unveiled former Bidvest Wits and Cape Town City FC goalkeeper Darren Keet and former Chippa United and Supersport United midfielder Brooklyn Poggenpoel.  Brooklyn Poggenpoel, Photo provided by Durban Football Club Keet became a free agent last month after his contract at the relegated Cape Town City FC expired. His former Cape City teammates Hashim Domingo, Thabo Nodada and former Bafana Bafana captain Thulani Hlatshwago have also been spotted with the KZN club.  Poggenpoel on the other hand became a free agent due to Supersport United being sold to Siwelele FC. City are currently led by former Bidvest Wits and Supersport United coach Gavin Hunt while supported by former Kaizer Chiefs and Cape Town Spurs coach Ernst...

REAL MADRID ANNOUNCE THE DEPARTURE OF RODRIGUEZ! Yesterday, Real Madrid C.F announced that their striker Alvaro Rodriguez has joined fellow league mates Elche on a €2M permanent transfer. Madrid saw it fit to release the youngster having a lot of high quality attacking players like Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo Goes and Philippe Endrick being in the mix.  Below is the full statement released by Real Madrid yesterday on their website announcing the departure of Rodriguez: "Real Madrid C. F. and Elche C. F. have reached an agreement for the transfer of our player Álvaro Rodríguez." "Álvaro Rodríguez arrived at Real Madrid in 2020 at 16 years of age, and played for the club's youth teams, working his way up to Castilla, where he spent three seasons. He made his Real Madrid first-team debut in 2023. He then played the last campaign on loan at Getafe C. F." "Our club thanks him for his work, commitment and dedication during his time at Real Madrid, and...

VALENCIA BAGS NEW BEER SPONSOR! Spanish LaLiga side Valencia CF took to their publications yesterday to announce that have acquired themselves a beverage sponsor. The club welcomed Cervezas Turia as their new beer sponsor for the next 2 season. Below is part of the statement released by Valencia yesterday detailing their new sponsorship: "Cervezas Turia, born in Valencia in 1935, and Valencia CF have reached a collaboration agreement under which Turia becomes the official beer of the Club for the next two seasons." "The agreement places Cervezas Turia as a Premium Partner of the Club, with wide brand visibility at Mestalla and at the Ciudad Deportiva in Paterna. In addition, both parties will carry out joint actions to bring the Club and the brand closer to Valencianista fans—fans who, like Turia, share the passion and pride for local Valencian culture and a strong commitment to defending and promoting the traditions and history of this Terra de Valentia ("Land of t...

ROMA SIGNS EVAN FERGUSON ON LOAN FROM BRIGHTON! Italian Serie-A side AS Roma have strengthened their squad with the signing of 20-year old striker Evan Ferguson on loan from English Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion.  Roma will have a buy option should they be keen on having Ferguson on permanent basis after the expiry of his loan move next year. The price Brighton have set on Ferguson incase Roma wants to buy him is €40M. Ferguson only played 23 games with only 1 goal scored across all competitions last season but that did not matter for Roma as they value his services.  Below is the full statement released by AS Roma today on their website announcing the arrival of Ferguson: "AS Roma are delighted to announce the signing of Evan Ferguson from Brighton & Hove Albion. Ferguson will join Roma on loan with an option to buy." "Born in Bettystown on 19 October 2004, Ferguson is the first ever Irish player to join Roma. Starting his career at Bohemian FC, he jo...

EVERTON REACH AGREEMENT WITH KEY PLAYER FOR A NEW CONTRACT EXTENSION! Photo provided by Everton Football Club Everton FC have agreed on a new contract extension with their goalkeeper and club captain Jordan Pickford. The 31-year old shot stopper's last contract extension which he signed back in February 2023 was supposed to keep him at the club until June 2027.  Photo provided by IMAGO Pickford will sign a new 4-year deal with Everton meaning his new contract will run until June 2031. Should the keeper stay until his contract runs out in 2031, That will mean he has stayed with the club for 14 years.  He initially joined Everton in 2017 on a €28M transfer from Sunderland AFC. Pickford is also the highest paid player at Everton with a weekly salary of £125k currently, The new contract extension might fetch him between £150k to £170k per week.

SIWELELE AND CHIPPA TUSSLE FOR THE SIGNATURE OF FORMER CHIEFS MAN! Siwelele FC head coach Lehlohonolo Seema(Right) and CEO Stan Mattews (Left) Photo provided by Siwelele Football Club Betway Premier League newbies Siwelele FC and Chippa United are in the race to land former Marumo Gallants and Kaizer Chiefs striker Ranga Chivaviro in their striking department.   Ranga Chivaviro, Photo provided by BackpagePix The 32-year old was released by Chiefs last month following the expiry of his contract ending a 2 season stay with the Soweto giants. Chivaviro is also rumoured to be on the radar of his former employers Marumo Gallants and Tanzania side Azam FC but indications are that the Limpopo born striker is likely to stay in South Africa.  Who will Chivaviro join ahead of the new season?

DURBAN CITY BAGS AUTOMOTIVE SPONSOR! Durban City FC have bagged themselves their first sponsor since being promoted back to the South African top flight. The club took to their social media platforms to announce that they've welcomed Supertech Group as they new automotive sponsor.  Below are statements released by Durban City FC earlier on today:

MIKE MAKAAB CONFIRM SEABI'S MOVE TO CHIPPA! Prosport International football agent Mike Makaab has confirmed that his client Sammy Seabi has joined Chippa United on a free transfer following his departure from Polokwane City. The 30-year-old returns to the Chilli Boys having been with them the season before last on loan from his former club Mamelodi Sundowns. Seabi will join Khaya Mfecane, Azola Tshobeni, Goodman Mosele, Somila Ntshundwana and Justice Figuareido who recently got signed by the Eastern Cape club. Everyone will now be wondering who will coach Sinethemba Badela and Musa Nyatama sign next. Former Durban City FC strikers Joslin Kamatuka and Ruzaigh Gamildien are rumoured to be the next Chippa target having been released by City following their return to the Betway Premier League. Photo provided by Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club .

NEWCASTLE UNITED APPOINTS A NEW TECHNICAL DIRECTOR! Heading into the new season and set to play in the UEFA Champions League, Newcastle United haven't been focusing on signing players only, The English Premier League club also made technical team changes as they've welcomed Sudarshan Gopaladesikan as their Technical Director. The 33-year Gopaladesikan joins from Italian Serie-A side Atalanta BC where he has served as Director of Football Intelligence. "We have appointed Sudarshan Gopaladesikan as our new Technical Director." Wrote Newcastle United on the social media platforms yesterday. "Sudarshan joins after leaving Atalanta, where he was Director of Football Intelligence, and will lead football data operations for our men’s, women’s and Academy teams." Their statement continued "Welcome to Newcastle United, Suds!" Closed their statement. Photos provided by Newcastle United Football Club .