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Former Arsenal cult hero gives three-word verdict when asked if his former club should sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen
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23/01/25 19:40
A current pundit who earned status as a cult hero at Arsenal during his playing career has given his verdict on whether the club should sign Victor Osimhen. Osimhen has 15 goals in 19 matches across all competitions for Galatasaray so far this season....read
Alan Shearer urges Marcus Rashford to 'consider his options' and delivers warning about Serie A as Man United eye swap deal to land Victor Osimhen
03/01/25 16:49Alan Shearer Shearer has weighed in on the transfer speculation surrounding Marcus Rashford, suggesting that securing a deal during the January window would be 'very difficult.'Man United 'eye Marcus Rashford swap deal to land £63m-rated star' - after forward snubbed three huge offers from Saudi Arabia
03/01/25 07:21Rashford will only go to a competitive club and league that would give him a chance of regaining his place in the England squad, with the forward turning down three offers from Saudi Arabian clubs.The Victor Osimhen saga is far from over after his lethal dismantling of Tottenham - why Premier League big boys would be crazy not to go for him, writes MATT BARLOW
11/11/24 02:00MATT BARLOW: For an hour against Tottenham, Victor Osimhen issued a reminder that he is spending one of his prime seasons in one of Europe's footballing outposts.Galatasaray 3-2 Tottenham: Victor Osimhen scores twice as sloppy Spurs are beaten in Istanbul thriller, with teenager scoring before being sent off for Ange Postecoglou's side
07/11/24 19:53MATT BARLOW AT RAMS PARK: The boisterous home crowd, having generated an ear-splitting din for most of the night ended up whistling for referee Lawrence Visser to bring it to an end.Galatasaray 'set to make £42m bid to sign Chelsea target Victor Osimhen permanently' with the Turkish club 'unable to meet Napoli's £63m release clause'
04/11/24 00:52The report claims that with the help of a sponsor Galatasaray are prepared to offer a club-record £42m, in a bid to beat out interest from the likes of Chelsea and PSG.Victor Osimhen declares he is worth over €100MILLION - as the former Chelsea and Arsenal target insists 'there are few players in the world like me'
01/10/24 16:31After joining Napoli from Lille in 2020, the 25-year-old established himself as one of the most prolific strikers in world football at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho reveals the 'one problem' he has with new Galatasaray loan signing Victor Osimhen - and why he confronted the striker over it when Roma and Napoli clashed last season
11/09/24 18:07Jose Mourinho has revealed that he has 'one problem' with new Galatasaray signing Victor Osimhen. Osimhen secured a late loan move to Galatasaray from Napoli.John Obi Mikel says that it is 'b******t' that greed saw Victor Osimhen's proposed Chelsea transfer fall through as he claims the deal was 'very, very close' to being completed on deadline day
09/09/24 09:34Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has revealed that Victor Osimhen was 'very, very close' to joining Chelsea this summer.Victor Osimhen is 25, prolific in Serie A for Napoli and desperate for a Premier League move with Chelsea long-time admirers... so why has he ended up in Turkey in a shock loan deal?
04/09/24 21:00Less than a year and a half ago, the well-mannered Nigerian sat down with Mail Sport to open up on his ambition to play in the Premier League and go toe-to-toe with Erling Haaland.Man City star Ilkay Gundogan delivers two-word response to Victor Osimhen's proposed season-long loan move to Galatasaray
03/09/24 12:27The Napoli striker touched down in Istanbul during the early hours of Tuesday morning and is reportedly set to undergo medical tests ahead of the surprise move.Revealed: The 'BIZARRE clause in Victor Osimhen's Galatasaray loan deal that could see him move again in January'... after Napoli outcast saw potential move to Chelsea fall through
03/09/24 09:43The Napoli striker touched down in Istanbul during the early hours of Tuesday morning and is reportedly set to undergo medical tests ahead of the surprise move.Napoli exile Victor Osimhen is mobbed by fans as he lands in Turkey to complete loan move to Galatasaray - following collapse of talks over permanent switch to Saudi or Chelsea
03/09/24 08:03Victor Osimhen was mobbed by fans as he landed in Turkey ahead of completing a loan move to Galatasaray. The Napoli striker touched down in Istanbul during the early hours of Tuesday morning.Chelsea target Victor Osimhen 'on the verge of surprise loan move' days after the transfer window closes... after banished Napoli star's 'dream' move to the Premier League fell through
02/09/24 15:42Turkish Super Lig club Galatasaray have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen on loan.Chelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace: Enzo Maresca's side left to rue missed chances - as Eberechi Eze's wonder strike gives Eagles a point at Stamford Bridge
01/09/24 15:33KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: For all the talent to walk through the door, it is hard not to scrutinise who Chelsea failed to land after leaving as disappointed as they did yesterday.Victor Osimhen 'is EXCLUDED from Napoli's squad list for the season' after failing to secure deadline day move to Chelsea
31/08/24 10:37The Nigerian striker was heavily linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge on Friday, but despite the Blues making a late offer to sign him they could not get a deal over the line in time.Chelsea complete signing of Man United outcast Jadon Sancho on season-long loan deal with obligation to buy next summer for £23m as Old Trafford nightmare ends, three years after £73m move
31/08/24 01:01Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Jadon Sancho from Manchester United on a season-long loan move.Al-Ahli CONFIRM £40m signing of Ivan Toney as Brentford star leaves Premier League for Saudi Arabia in shock Deadline Day deal
30/08/24 23:58The Saudi Arabian club, who have until Monday to close their business, sparked life into transfer deadline day by making offers for both Toney and Chelsea target Victor Osimhen of Napoli.Chelsea 'fail in pursuit of signing Napoli striker Victor Osimhen' despite the Blues 'making a late offer' to sign him before the transfer window closed
30/08/24 22:42Representatives from the west London side travelled to Naples on Friday but failed to reach an agreement with the player despite 'making a late offer'.Chelsea reach agreement with Man United to sign Jadon Sancho, with out-of-favour star set to leave on season-long loan with obligation to buy for just £23m
30/08/24 20:58The deal will see Sancho move to Stamford Bridge on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy for around £23m next summer.Ivan Toney completes medical ahead of £40m move to Saudi side Al Ahli as the Bees striker prepares to wave farewell to the Premier League
30/08/24 20:28Ivan Toney has completed his medical in London ahead of his proposed £40m move to join Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli as the Brentford strikers prepares to move overseas.Chelsea 'submit official bid for Man United winger Jadon Sancho', with out-of-favour star edging closer to deadline day move
30/08/24 14:26According to Fabrizio Romano, the Blues have offered to loan the player with similar terms to those that Juventus had previously proposed, however, with a bigger total package.Chelsea target Ivan Toney 'AGREES to join Al-Ahli in £40m move'... with England star set to join forces Victor Osimhen in sensational deadline day double swoop by Saudi side
30/08/24 09:20The development comes after Al-Ahli had previously shown interest in Napoli player Victor Osimhen and successfully sealed the deal to sign the 25-year-old.Chelsea's late bid to land Victor Osimhen on loan to be HIJACKED by Al-Ahli as Saudi club reach agreement with Napoli to sign the striker
30/08/24 07:53SIMON JONES: Mail Sport had reported earlier this week that the Saudi Arabian club had tabled a £55million bid for the Napoli striker.Transfer Deadline Day RECAP: Raheem Sterling joins Arsenal on loan, Man United and Chelsea agree Jadon Sancho deal and Manuel Ugarte moves to Old Trafford
30/08/24 07:13Recap Mail Sport's coverage of transfer deadline day as Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle aim to get last-minute deals over the line.Chelsea hold further talks with Victor Osimhen over wages as they look to secure signing of Napoli striker, with Benfica defender Tomas Araujo also under consideration
28/08/24 22:25The Blues are also considering Benfica centre-back Tomas Araujo in case of defensive sales. Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli submitted an initial bid of £55million for Osimhen.Chelsea target Victor Osimhen's agent responds to Saudi interest after Al Ahli tabled £55m bid for the Napoli striker
26/08/24 15:17The Blues have been keen on the Napoli man all summer as they look to further bolster their attack and a loan with an obligation to buy is the Premier League side's preferred deal.Chelsea face competition from Al-Ahli in their quest to sign Victor Osimhen after the Saudi side offer Napoli around £55m for the Nigeria frontman
25/08/24 22:58Al-Ahli - who, like Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad and Newcastle, are owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund - finished third in last season's Saudi Pro League.Victor Osimhen's 'transfer to Chelsea could be off due to CRAZY wage demands' as the Blues 'identify two alternatives to the Nigerian striker'
25/08/24 10:26Chelsea's move to sign Napoli's Victor Osimhen is in major doubt because of the Nigerian's strikers crazy wage demands, according to reports.Chelsea are STILL in the market! Enzo Maresca insists Blues are ready to swoop for a striker 'if we have the chance'... after watching new arrival Marc Guiu flop up top against Servette
23/08/24 12:00KIERAN GILL: Chelsea are now targeting the addition of a centre forward as we count down to the August 30 deadline, with Napoli's Victor Osimhen still a possibility.Napoli launch bid for Chelsea outcast Romelu Lukaku as Antonio Conte eyes reunion with the Blues striker - with the two clubs also locked in talks over potential deal for Victor Osimhen
20/08/24 05:29Lukaku has spent the last two seasons on loan at Inter Milan and Roma, respectively, and could now be set to head back to Italy to play for a third different club.Famous Nigerian prophet warns Victor Osimhen AGAINST joining Chelsea as a move to Stamford Bridge will 'KILL his career'... despite Premier League giants being 'close to securing swap deal'
15/08/24 14:46Famous Nigerian prophet and Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has advised Victor Osimhen against joining Chelsea this summer.'I can score four goals per game': Chelsea's superstar striker target Victor Osimhen on his Premier League ambition and love of Didier Drogba
15/08/24 11:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY TOM COLLOMOSSE: It is long into the evening in Lagos, just a few weeks before he and his Napoli team-mates would celebrate winning the club's first title in 33 years.Transfer News RECAP: Arsenal ramp up interest in Mikel Merino, Brighton trigger Leed's £40m release clause for Georginio Rutter and Chelsea close to £39m swap deal for Napoli's Victor Osimhen
15/08/24 08:39Relive Mail Sport's live blog of all the latest major signings and rumours involving Premier League clubs and more as sides are starting to ramp up their search for players to bolster their squads.Chelsea 'close to signing Victor Osimhen from Napoli in swap deal'... with former Blues boss Antonio Conte 'wanting TWO players plus £39m for striker'
14/08/24 23:57The Blues have already just under £200m this summer on 12 players, with Pedro Neto the latest to walk through the door after his £54m move from Wolves.Napoli offer Chelsea Victor Osimhen as part of swap deal for Romelu Lukaku - as two surprise Blues legends wade in to persuade Serie A star to join
14/08/24 14:55However, Chelsea are dissatisfied with the sum of cash that the Serie A side have offered for Lukaku, who has two years left on his deal at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea want to sign at least one more attacker this summer despite impending arrivals of Pedro Neto and Samu Omorodion - with Blues eyeing-up loan move for Victor Osimhen as spending passes £200m
11/08/24 05:31SIMON JONES: Shock news broke on Friday that Chelsea had agreed a deal for the Portuguese international after having two bids rejected, and he subsequently underwent a medical.Chelsea in discussions with Napoli over Victor Osimhen loan deal - with Romelu Lukaku expected to join the Serie A side in a permanent move
30/07/24 08:37Chelsea are reportedly in talks with Napoli over a deal which could see the Blues sign forward Victor Osimhen, while Romelu Lukaku could join the Serie A side.PSG 'dealt major blow in their pursuit of Victor Osimhen after refusing to pay his £113m release clause'... as the Napoli star 'remains open' to Saudi Pro League move
23/07/24 11:51The French champions have been working on a move for the Napoli forward, who has his heart set on leaving Napoli but is yet to have had a bid for his services accepted by the Italian club.Kylian Mbappe is set to join exclusive list of masked players at Euro 2024 but is it a good thing? How players have fared when donning the infamous 'Zorro' mask
22/06/24 07:58The French superstar (right) looks set to wear a protective mask for the remainder of Euro 2024. Mail Sport takes a look at how players have fared when wearing the eye-catching masksChelsea 'will back Enzo Maresca with FOUR crucial signings' - including a £113m striker and a player picked for England's provisional Euro squad... but Blues 'must sell several stars first amid financial issues'
29/05/24 22:18The Blues have until June 30 to shift some players to help the club meet Profit and Sustainability Rules after posting a pre-tax loss of £90.1million for the full year up to March.Juventus could lose star defender Gleison Bremer on the cheap to Man United, AC Milan no longer need Rafael Leao and Napoli fans prepare to say goodbye to Victor Osimhen... 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from Serie A
07/05/24 20:50The Serie A season has nearly reached its conclusion with just three rounds of fixtures left and things are heating up in the race for the Champions League places.Sharp shooters Bruno Fernandes, Victor Osimhen and Alexandre Lacazette priced at 25/1 to each have two or more shots tonight courtesy of Sky Bet
06/05/24 08:12SponsoredPreviously 18/1 - there are now odds of 25/1 for Bruno Fernandes, Victor Osimhen and Alexandre Lacazette to each have two or more shots on target tonight.Chelsea make 'first contact' with Napoli over summer signing of Victor Osimhen in '£77million players-plus-cash deal involving Romelu Lukaku'
04/05/24 23:46Chelsea have reportedly made initial contact with Napoli over a players-plus-cash deal involving Romelu Lukaku for Victor Osimhen.Juventus are devoid of attacking ideas, Inter Milan have an heir to Andrea Pirlo in Hakan Calhanoglu and Victor Osimhen's time at Napoli looks ready to end... 10 THINGS WE LEARNED in Serie A this weekend
30/04/24 09:38ALVISE CAGNAZZO: The battle for European places remains as fierce as ever, with Juventus having seemingly run out of momentum with just one win in their last five.Inter Milan's smart work in transfer market was key to title triumph, Yacine Adli's fury sums up the mood at AC Milan, and Napoli hit a new low after defeat by Empoli... 10 THINGS WE LEARNED in Serie A this weekend
23/04/24 17:00ALVISE CAGNAZZO: We have only just entered the final month of the Serie A season, but the league title was officially decided this weekend as Inter Milan claimed their 20th Scudetto.An RB Leipzig wonderkid, Europe's most productive forward and TWO Premier League stars... Mail Sport RATES the 10-man shortlist of strikers that Arsenal chief Edu 'is eyeing for the Gunners this summer'
28/03/24 22:00Arsenal 's electrifying scoring output in 2024 has reportedly not deterred sporting director Edu from compiling an extensive list of striking target for this summer.Barcelona 3-1 Napoli (agg 4-2): Robert Lewandowski's late strike erupts the home crowd as Xavi's side book their place in Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in FOUR years
12/03/24 22:00PETE JENSON: The celebration that greeted the third goal said it all - relief immense relief. Barcelona made it to the quarterfinals of the Champions League for the first time in four years.Chelsea 'eye summer move for Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams' as the Blues look to bolster their attacking options with the winger who has a £43m release clause
06/03/24 13:24Mauricio Pochettino 's side are looking to bolster their attacking options after another frustrating season, with the Blues currently sitting in the bottom half of the table.John Obi Mikel jokes he is Victor Osimhen's 'agent' and says he is 'pushing the Napoli star to join Chelsea' over PSG and Man United... as the Blues legend claims the striker 'loves the London club'
29/02/24 20:22The much sought-after forward reportedly ' signed a new contract' with the Italian outfit in December which will keep him at the club until 2026.Ivan Toney is set to leave Brentford for a 'top club', Victor Osimhen has a £113m release clause and the ex-Coventry City star tearing up the Portuguese league... Arsenal's FOUR striking targets this summer
28/02/24 21:00The clamour for Arteta to break the bank and sign a striker has understandably subsided considering the boat-load of goals Arsenal have scored since the winter break.Arsenal to manage Gabriel Jesus' workload to avoid further injury flare-ups... but his persistent knee problems mean the Gunners will sign a striker this summer with four targets on their radar
27/02/24 17:45Arsenal will manage Gabriel Jesus through the season finale to avoid further flare-ups of his persistent knee problems.Xavi FORGETS to say hello to Micah Richards after Barcelona's Champions League draw with Napoli despite greeting CBS co-pundits... as Jamie Carragher jokes: 'Do you know who he is?'
22/02/24 09:01The Barcelona manager greeted Carragher and Thierry Henry with a chuckle but neglected to say hello to Richards, even though he had spoken first.Napoli 1-1 Barcelona: Victor Osimhen cancels out Robert Lewandowski's well-taken opener as the struggling Italian champions come from behind to claim a draw... with all to play for ahead of second leg at the Nou Camp
21/02/24 21:59PETE JENSON: Robert Lewandowski is back, but so is Victor Osimhen and that means crisis clubs Barcelona and Napoli will have to settle their last-16 Champions League tie in three weeks time.Napoli and Barcelona's last-16 meeting of the champions from Italy and Spain is the clash of football's biggest basket cases - defeat for either side will make their downward spiral even steeper
21/02/24 16:19PETE JENSON: With neither Napoli nor Barca in place to deal with an early exit from Europe the stakes have been cranked up far higher than for any other knockout game at this stage.Napoli sit 25 POINTS behind leaders Inter as their woeful Serie A title defence continues... and with the club facing a season without Europe, Victor Osimhen and Co could look to move on to rescue their careers at the top
16/02/24 20:00ALVISE CAGNAZZO: From winning a first Scudetto in over 30 years to sitting in ninth place, already onto their second coach of the season - all is not quite going to plan in Napoli.Napoli's £130m-rated striker Victor Osimhen 'is on PSG's shortlist to replace Kylian Mbappe' after the French superstar told the club he will be leaving this summer
16/02/24 06:39Mbappe informed the Ligue 1 champions earlier this week that he will not be extending his contract beyond the end of the season, leaving Real Madrid as the favourites to land the 25-year-old.ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Antonio Conte wants to stay in Italy after his failed stint at Tottenham... he has not shut the door on Napoli and could accept their proposal to take over this summer - but he still loves Juventus
13/02/24 16:34ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: He is currently out of work after his break up with Tottenham and has decided to return to live in Turin, to be close to his daughter Vittoria and her family.Kelechi Iheanacho leads wild celebrations after scoring the winning penalty for Nigeria in dramatic AFCON semi-final win over South Africa
07/02/24 22:12In a game marred with controversy, Nigeria needed penalties to beat South Africa , with the Leicester forward scoring the decisive spot kick to send his side to Sunday's final.Chaos at AFCON after Victor Osimhen scores late second for Nigeria against South Africa in their semi-final... but VAR rules goal out and awards a PENALTY at the other end instead to force extra-time!
07/02/24 19:26The tie went to extra time, but seemed to be all-but-done in the 90th minute of normal time when Nigeria thought they had scored a second goal to go 2-0 up, but VAR intervened to over-rule the goal.Victor Osimhen gives Nigeria a scare ahead of Africa Cup of Nations semi-final after 'abdominal discomfort' sees Napoli striker miss team flight
06/02/24 07:15The Super Eagles are set to take on South Africa in Bouaké, Ivory Coast on Wednesday as they bid to reach their first AFCON final since 2013.Ademola Lookman's dad gives heart-warming interview about his son's rise with Nigeria at AFCON... with soaring Super Eagles now awaiting semi-final showdown with South Africa
03/02/24 00:22Ademola Lookman's dad has spoken about his pride towards his son during Nigeria's fine Africa Cup of Nations tournament.Mauricio Pochettino claims Chelsea have 'enough' attacking options despite failing to sign a stiker during the January window... and letting Armando Broja go on loan to Fulham
02/02/24 13:16The academy graduate booked a late move across west London as the January window closed at 11pm last night, with Chelsea failing to recruit a replacement.SIMON JONES: You could almost hear the tumbleweed… the window was delicately put back on the latch to end one of the most underwhelming transfer periods in recent memory as FFP bites
02/02/24 00:56SIMON JONES: Broja's trundle across west London represented the most high-profile deal and will cost Fulham an initial £750,000, and up to £4m depending on how many games the striker starts.Transfer News RECAP: David De Gea is in talks to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab
28/01/24 08:56Relive Mail Sport's live blog of all the latest news and updates in the transfer window on Sunday, January 28.Transfer news RECAP: Ivan Rakitic 'accepts move to Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia', Crystal Palace near £8.5m deal for right-back Daniel Munoz, and Kasper Schmeichel emerges as Nottingham Forest target
27/01/24 10:21Re-live Mail Sport's live blog of all the latest news and updates in the transfer window on Saturday, January 27.TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Arsenal and Chelsea target Victor Osimhen will leave Napoli, Man United and Liverpool eye Moroccan wonderkid, and Bayern Munich agree a deal for Kieran Tripper alternative at right back
27/01/24 06:58There is now less than a week to go until the January transfer window slams shut, with clubs scouring the market to see if there are any last-minute deals to be done.Napoli confirm star man Victor Osimhen will LEAVE Serie A side 'to join Real Madrid, PSG or a top English club' amidst mounting interest on Nigerian striker from Arsenal and Chelsea
26/01/24 18:10Serie A side Napoli have confirmed that striker Victor Osimhen will leave the title-winning club this summer.West Ham and Chelsea are both monitoring Newcastle's Callum Wilson... with Mauricio Pochettino's side considering a short term deal for the striker
25/01/24 22:06SIMON JONES: Chelsea are considering short term options but ideally want Napoli's Victor Osimhen in the summer.The brilliant and bizarre moments at AFCON so far after the end of a chaotic group stage: Iconic celebrations, SIX managers leaving, nearly 100 goals - and a player injured attempting a back-flip!
25/01/24 18:40There aren't many other competitions where you get 40-yard free-kick screamers , Hand Of God attempts and players picking up injuries trying to do a back-flip in training all rolled into one.Victor Osimhen claims he has already made a decision on the 'next step' in his career... but with the likes of Man United, Chelsea and Arsenal all keen, who can afford him and where would be the best fit for the Napoli star?
24/01/24 20:00Victor Osimhen will likely be one of the biggest talking points in the summer transfer window, with some of Europe's elite clubs keeping tabs on a striker who is one of the best in the world.Chelsea Q&A LIVE: What's Chelsea's chances of signing Victor Osimhen, the latest on Trevoh Chalobah and more as Mail Sport's Adrian Kajumba answers your questions
24/01/24 14:32Follow Mail Sport's live blog as Adrian Kajumba answers your questions surrounding Chelsea.TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Man United eye loan deal for ex-Stoke flop, Dortmund's Gio Reyna is attracting Nottingham Forest interest - and Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah is targeted by TWO Premier League rivals
24/01/24 07:03After months of speculation over his future, West Ham at last agreed a deal with Manchester City for their out-of-favour midfielder Kalvin Phillips to join on loan with an option to buy.Victor Osimhen claims he has ALREADY MADE his decision on where he will play next season with Chelsea and Arsenal among clubs in for £130m-rated Napoli striker
23/01/24 23:31The Napoli striker was a driving force in the club's historic third Scudetto win last season and emerged as one of the finest attacking talents in the European top flight.Guinea-Bissau midfielder Opa Sangante lashes ball into own net in nightmare mistake against Nigeria in their AFCON group match
22/01/24 18:33Sangante looked dismayed as the Nigeria players wheeled away in celebration.Chelsea fans believe 'super agent' Didier Drogba was persuading Victor Osimhen to join the Blues... after he was spotted in conversation with the Napoli star ahead of Nigeria's AFCON clash against Ivory Coast
18/01/24 22:34Didier Drogba and Napoli star Victor Osimhen sparked a frenzy among Blues fans after they were spotted in conversation ahead of Nigeria 's AFCON clash against Ivory Coast on Thursday.World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe leads the team alongside a former Chelsea forward, while Man United, Liverpool and Arsenal stars shore up the backline... which stars could have been eligible to play at AFCON?
18/01/24 21:00From Kylian Mbappe to Curtis Jones, we've created our AFCON XI from some of the top players with dual nationality that could have featured at AFCON 2023.Ivory Coast 0-1 Nigeria: AFCON hosts drop to third in their group after defeat... as William Troost-Ekong scores from the spot to seal victory for three-time champions
18/01/24 19:54A William Troost-Ekong penalty gave Nigeria a 1-0 victory over hosts Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday.Chelsea target Victor Osimhen appears to rule out January move as £130m-rated Napoli striker says he'd 'definitely' like to play in the Premier League 'one day'... but has 'other plans' for now
17/01/24 00:07The Nigerian forward has been on the radar of a number of clubs in the English top-flight, with west London giants Chelsea the side closest linked with him.Chelsea 'have £73m bid for Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres REJECTED'... as the Blues turn to the former Coventry forward to fix their goalscoring woes
16/01/24 08:45Mauricio Pochettino 's men have struggled in front of goal this term, with their 35 goals in 21 league games making them the third-lowest scorers in the top half of the Premier League.
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Neymar 'is travelling to his first Santos training sessions via HELICOPTER'... with Brazil star currently 'commuting 500km from his Rio mansion'
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Inside Marcus Rashford's rise and fall ahead of his 'fresh start' at Aston Villa after wantaway Man United star sealed switch to Premier League side
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Ryan Reynolds' stunning Wrexham stadium plans are revealed with new 5,500-capacity Kop stand Want to host Wales
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Jamie Carragher reveals why he didn't like Miles Lewis-Skelly mimicking Erling Haaland - and hails Declan Rice's intervention
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Jude Bellingham's 'new girlfriend' Ashlyn Castro's ex breaks his silence on explosive cheating allegations against her Rumblings continue
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Morata makes move to Galatasaray just six months since joining AC Milan... only days after announcing he is back together with his wife
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Messi's bodyguard is FINALLY beaten after being floored by a pitch-invading fan... with supporter managing to hug the Argentina icon before being escorted
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Marcus Rashford's Aston Villa squad No revealed... and it's not one he wore during his Man United career New era for the forward at Villa Park
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Man United flop Antony is named man of the match on his Real Betis debut after grabbing early assist - on same night Red Devils lost AGAIN
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Marcus Rashford's 'rough' appearance sparks concern among fans at Aston Villa unveiling, as they fear he looks 'unhealthy' after Man United exile
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Disgraced former Spanish FA boss Luis Rubiales arrives at court in Madrid ahead of going on trial over Jenni Hermoso kiss at 2023 World Cup
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Marcus Rashford breaks his silence on leaving Man United for Aston Villa on loan for the season and reveals why he joined Unai Emery's side
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Ajax captain Jordan Henderson accuses Dutch journalist of making 'untrue' claims about his failed move to Monaco in tense press conference
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Spain's love swap... back! Former Man City star Ferran Torres 'reunites' with ex-girlfriend after she traded him in for a team-mate
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Gary Neville rips into 'disrespectful' Gabriel after Arsenal star laughed in Erling Haaland's face - and claims the celebration left him feeling 'uneasy'
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Why more tennis stars could turn to OnlyFans...as Arina Rodionova posts first messages on adult-only site since announcing split from husband
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Man United new boy Patrick Dorgu heads for dinner at Manchester restaurant after completing medical - with unveiling expected today
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Kyle Walker arrives at the San Siro as England full back expected to make his debut for AC Milan against city rivals Inter TONIGHT, with wife Annie Kilner supporting
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Former porn star Claudia Bavel issues public message to Iker Casillas in new confession about their relationship after brutal putdown on TV
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IShowSpeed gets ANNIHILATED and INJURED in the Royal Rumble after shock entry - after he managed to hit Cristiano Ronaldo's celebration
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Fury as Celtic fans taunt Prince William at Villa Champions League match with chants of 'Lizzie's in a box' and 'if you hate the royal family clap your hands'
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Tom Brady and India's richest family who had the Kardashians at their wedding snap up English cricket teams alongside major CEOs
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Revealed: Steven Gerrard's first words after leaving Al-Ettifaq after 18 months in charge on £15m-per-year deal Liverpool legend goes
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Brooklyn Beckham begins surprise new career - as influencer opens up on excitement but reveals he's YET to tell wife Nicola Peltz Back in sporting world
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Wayne Rooney insists he wants to CONTINUE coaching career despite Plymouth turmoil that saw him live 250 miles away from Coleen and their family
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Claudia Bavel delivers BRUTAL remark about Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas - after he was spotted 'on a date' with Only Fans model
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Lionesses star Chloe Kelly claims 'negative behaviour' is impacting her 'mental wellbeing' in an impassioned plea - as she pushes for an exit from Man City
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Pep Guardiola spotted with scratches on his head AGAIN as his struggling Man City side make hard work of beating Club Bruges to reach play-off round
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FIRE breaks out outside Man City's Etihad Stadium - just two hours before critical Champions League clash Concerning times
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Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich 'could owe UK £1bn in unpaid tax' - but Russian oligarch denies any wilful wrongdoing
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Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas is spotted 'on a date' with former porn star Claudia Bavel - who makes £17k a month on Only Fans - in latest romantic fling
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Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez 'is trying to save his romance with childhood sweetheart' after 'discovering his own TEAMMATE is trying to seduce her'
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Luke Littler goes WILD in hilarious moment on gaming live stream - and fans claim he celebrated more than during his World Darts Championship triumph!
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Ruben Amorim celebrates 40th birthday with wife Maria Joao Diogo - as he enjoys rare moment of rest amid Man United's packed schedule
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Steve Borthwick leaves England open for attack at the lineout as he rolls the dice with selection for huge Ireland curtain-raiser, writes NIK SIMON
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Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly's red card against Wolves is OVERTURNED as Mikel Arteta condemns trolls who targeted Michael Oliver
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Bayer Leverkusen rival West Ham for Evan Ferguson as Brighton consider permanent deal for young Irish striker - while Germans close in on another star
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Neymar's return to boyhood club Santos is CONFIRMED on six-month deal - after Brazilian star's contract with Saudi side Al-Hilal was terminated
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Cristiano Ronaldo fuels marriage rumours to Georgina Rodriguez with two-word message amid speculation couple wed in SECRET Turning 31
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Former Chelsea star Alvaro Morata and model wife Alice Campello are back together - five months after announcing split after Euro 2024 triumph
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Revealed: The staggering numbers behind Neymar's time in Saudi Arabia after superstar's contract was torn up following injury-hit two year spell
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Former gang leader 'claims he's agreed a boxing fight against Tommy Fury' - after former Love Island star pulled out of bout with Darren Till
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WWE star suffers broken ribs and punctured lung live on Netflix - after risky acrobatic move goes wrong Horrifying moment
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Photo of young Marcus Rashford on Google Maps resurfaces as Man United fans label star 'forever a Red' - as boyhood Red Devils fan nears exit
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EXCLUSIVELiverpool and Man United stars join up with KSI's Baller League - with the competition receiving a staggering £20M investment ahead of UK launch
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Athletic Bilbao star Alex Berenguer and his wife 'targeted at gunpoint by three
balaclava-clad robbers at their home' - before fending off attackers
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Cheltenham festival racegoers face major disappointment as punters are warned about shortage of popular £7.50-a-pint beverage
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Disgraced ex-ref David Coote comes out as gay and explains why he used cocaine as an 'escape route Former referee has spoken in an interview
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EXCLUSIVEArsenal to use Bruno Fernandes precedent as they attempt to overturn Myles Lewis-Skelly's controversial red card against Wolves
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EXCLUSIVEPremier League players' phone Nos are widely LEAKED as police launch investigation - with stars being targeted by suspected fraudsters
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Kyle Walker opens up on exit talks with Pep Guardiola after leaving Man City to join Milan on loan - and reveals it was NOT a 'comfortable conversation'
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Amir Khan 'could RETURN' to boxing against KSI almost three years after retiring - as he 'reveals what YouTuber must do' to tempt him back
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Lecce president provides concerning update on Man United's pursuit of £33m-rated wingback Patrick Dorgu... and Amorim will NOT be happy
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Footballer Radja Nainggolan arrested as part of cocaine smuggling investigation in Belgium with former Roma midfielder, 36, held by police
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Revealed: Barcelona vs Real Madrid could be played at WEMBLEY as LaLiga giants scurry to find new venue for El Clasico due to Rolling Stones gig
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AC Milan boss and captain SQUARE UP and have to be pulled apart following last-gasp winner - as Kyle Walker watches on from the stands
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Chelsea star spotted comforting Man City wonderkid Abdukodir Khusanov during NIGHTMARE Premier League debut
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Antony performs his trademark 'spin' trick in unveiling video for Real Betis as Spanish side complete loan signing of £86m Man United flop
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Fans tear into Aryna Sabalenka and her coaching crew over video that appears to show them pretending to urinate on her Australian Open trophy
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Laura Woods gives birth! Presenter welcomes first child with Love Island star fiancé Adam Collard - and reveals newborn's sweet name
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Enzo Fernandez's romance with childhood sweetheart 'could be back ON' after October split - as pair were 'spotted being affectionate' in London
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Madison Keys edges out shock win over defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to claim her first Grand Slam at the Australian Open
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Kyle Walker reveals why he chose AC Milan after leaving Man City - as he takes David Beckham's old shirt number at the Italian giants
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Is this the end of Novak Djokovic? Doubts grow that tennis star can add to his 24 Grand Slam titles after injured ace is booed out of Australian Open
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Kyle Walker says farewell to Man City: Star sends touching message to wife Annie Kilner and his family in social media post after sealing AC Milan move
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Rodri is joined by partner Laura Iglesias at Indiana Pacers' clash with San Antonio Spurs at NBA Paris Games as he continues ACL recovery
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Bizarre moment Jack Butland punches the ball into his own net to give Man United lead against Rangers in Europa League Shocking own goal
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Tottenham star sends shocked one-word post after Hoffenheim are awarded bizarre penalty in Europa League clash - before decision is overturned
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Former Premier League star undergoes incredible hair transformation as he reveals progress after transplant - and shares his 'new confidence'
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Former Premier League star makes SHOCK career change - four years after retiring from football Former Southampton man switches lanes
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Loris Karius' TV presenter wife 'REFUSES to move to German club with him' - as she 'wishes him the best' and opts to stay in Milan
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Brest send Micah Richards hilarious 'Brest Lover' shirt - but snub Jamie Carragher - after pundits made tongue-in-cheek jokes about the French side
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Wrexham vs Birmingham is the 'Hollywood derby' - it could be the most surreal League One game ever IAN HERBERT reports
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Real Madrid become first football club to surpass €1bn in revenue, setting record-breaking gap over Man City in 28-Year history of financial report
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Man United legend reveals why Ruben Amorim is NOT to blame for their demise - despite downturn in form after Erik ten Hag's sacking
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Lewis Hamilton breaks his silence after posting his first laps in a Ferrari after blockbuster £100m move
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Cristiano Ronaldo hits new milestone for Al Nassr as Portuguese superstar edges closer to 1000 career goals
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Inside Paula Badosa's battle with chronic pain as former world No2 prepares to play her 'soulmate' Aryna Sabalenka
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Is this the proof that shows Ruben Amorim really DID smash a TV in Man United's dressing room? Red Devils boss sports mark on his finger after defeat
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe close to splitting with Sir Ben Ainslie - with the Man United co-owner considering stepping away from £200m America's Cup project
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Curtis Jones copies Mohamed Salah celebration following Liverpool star's goal against Lille - after claiming Eden Hazard was his favourite player
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Lewis Hamilton shares a four-word message as he poses for his first picture in Ferrari's iconic red racing suit
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Revealed: First look at new Liverpool documentary showing Jurgen Klopp's final months as manager - as Prime Video unveil release date
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Pep Guardiola's wife breaks silence after shock split from Man City boss after 30 years of marriage - after his decision to extend his Etihad contract
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EXCLUSIVERevealed: Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony will join the seven-time champion as he completes his historic first drive for Ferrari
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Revealed: Lewis Hamilton's new tattoo has a hidden heartfelt meaning as he begins life at Ferrari
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Premier League winner hits back at KSI for 'disrespectful' Wayne Bridge comments and steps forward to challenge YouTube star
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Ruben Amorim 'SMASHED TV in furious dressing room rant at Man United stars' after ANOTHER defeat at home against Brighton
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Novak Djokovic battles through injury to upset Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling Australian Open quarter-final... as coach Andy Murray watches on
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Revealed: How much Luke Littler has banked so far in his career as the youngest darts world champion in history turns 18
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Fans can't get enough of Emmanuel Petit - and claim the ex-Arsenal star 'looks a billion dollars' as a Legolas and Lucius Malfoy lookalike
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Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez is slammed after mistake against Wolves as Jamie Carragher claims he's only good enough for a 'bottom half' side
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Man United to swap shirt sponsors for one match to back charity which campaigns for global health equality
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Wayne Bridge pulls out of fight with KSI after social media influencer's x-rated face-to-face John Terry jibe 'crossed the line' with ex-Chelsea star
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Is this the hidden meaning behind Lewis Hamilton's first day at Ferrari? Fans come up with theory behind Brit's unveiling as he seeks an eighth F1 title
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Jannik Sinner 'looks like a zombie' and requires 11-MINUTE medical intervention during health scare at the Australian Open
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Bizarre moment Anthony Taylor makes horror mistake despite being just YARDS away from incident... before fed-up fans jokingly try to BRIBE referee
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Dele Alli completes 18-month move to Como after a successful trial at the Serie A club... as ex-Tottenham midfielder bids to revive his career
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Australian Open ball boy collapses mid-match due to extreme heat - as play is halted amid worrying scenes in Melbourne
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer issues defiant message at his Besiktas presentation - as club chief reveals the HUGE wage former Man United boss will receive
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Luke Littler parades World Darts Championship trophy around Old Trafford at half time of Man United's clash against Brighton
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Fans left stunned as footage of Wayne Bridge boxing against TV star re-emerges - after KSI confirmed upcoming fight against retired footballer
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Revealed: Sir Alex Ferguson's 'emotional nursing home visits' to Denis Law weeks before Man United legend's death at age of 84
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The crazy life of the former Prem star who was sacked and made to pay £15.2M for using cocaine to improve sex life, romped with porn stars and drinks blood
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Luke Littler 'set for lap of honour at Old Trafford ahead of Brighton clash' as Man United prepare to mourn the loss of club legend Denis Law