Real Sociedad midfielder, Mikel Merino, is set to undergo his medicals ahead of a move to Arsenal. Both clubs have finally agreed to an initial €32m fee plus €5m in add-ons with “favourable payment terms”. Merino will now sign a contract until 2028 with the Gunners. Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X: “Similar to the Riccardo Calafiori story, Mikel Arteta has been crucial also for Merino’s move to Arsenal. “Positive talks with the player, Merino had at least two more proposals but he’s been clear: only #AFC. “He’s set to travel for medical, signing until 2028 + option.”…
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Ghanaian international, Jordan Ayew, has reached an agreement to join Nigeria’s Wilfred Ndidi at Leicester City from Crystal Palace this summer transfer window. According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Ayew will join Leicester in a deal worth £8 million plus add-ons. The Italian disclosed this in a tweet on his X account on Thursday. “Leicester City have agreed a deal to sign Jordan Ayew from Crystal Palace, all done. “Ayew joins #LCFC on £8m fee add-ons included, as @EdmundBrack has reported.” Transfer: Ghana’s Ayew to join Wilfred Ndidi at Leicester City
Details of Arsenal’s transfer deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino have been revealed. According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Merino has reached an agreement that will see him join the Gunners this summer. In a tweet on X, Romano said Merino will travel to London to undergo his medical with Arsenal in the coming days. “Mikel Merino to Arsenal, here we go! Verbal agreement in place for Spanish midfielder to join Gunners,” Romano wrote on Thursday. “€32m plus €5m add-ons with favourable payment terms. Contract until 2028. “Arsenal had been closing in on the Merino deal since the…
Manchester United boss, Erik Ten Hag, has confirmed that four key players will miss his side’s Premier League clash with Brighton. Ten Hag spoke at his pre-match press conference on Thursday. The players are Victor Lindelof, Tyrell Malacia, Rasmus Hojlund and Luke Shaw. Man United head to the game after beating Fulham 1-0 in their last game. “There is no confusion [about Lindelof], he has an issue on his toe,” Ten Hag said. “So hopefully he can return quickly, but he is not available for the weekend. Whereas also we have some more [issues], Tyrell Malacia, and Rasmus Hojlund. They…
Marvellous Godwins Omobayo, on Thursday, maintained that he remains the authentic Deputy Governor of Edo State. Omobayo said he still performs his duties as guaranteed by the Nigerian Constitution. He disclosed this during a solidarity visit by the leadership and members of the three recognized transport unions in Edo State. The Deputy governor declared that he was not in any way distracted by the ongoing litigations relating to his office. Omobayo said he is focused on supporting his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki, for the economic prosperity and transformation of Edo State. Recently, the Appeal Court sitting in Abuja had reinstated…
A Benue State High Court in Makurdi has issued an injunction preventing the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, from conducting its state congress in Benue State. The court’s decision effectively bars the PDP from holding the state congress, pending further proceedings. The court issued the order in response to a lawsuit filed by a group of plaintiffs, including Igbawuwa Andover Alfred and others against the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its officials namely the Acting National Chairman, National Organising Secretary and the Benue State Caretaker Committee Chairman. Justice Theresa Igoche, the trial judge, heard the application for an interim injunction filed…
Nigeria Premier Football League side, Lobi Stars want to sell forward Stanley Oganbor for $50,000. According to reports, Oganbor is a subject of interest from European clubs. Lobi Stars have, however, refused to negotiate for a lesser fee for the player. Oganbor is one of the key stars in the Lobi Stars team. The 26-year-old scored six goals in 36 league appearances for the Makurdi club last season. He could stay with Lobi Stars if interested suitors fail to present a suitable offer. Lobi Stars splash $50,000 on Stanley Oganbor
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has issued directives on alleviating economic pains and hardships faced by residents of the state. These policies according to a statement by Olawale Rasheed, the governor’s spokesperson on Thursday cover food inflation, fuel prices and people’s welfare. The statement also said the directives are in line with Governor Adeleke’s promise during the EndBadGovernance nationwide protest. DAILY POST recalls that a nationwide protest against hunger was held in some states in Nigeria between Thursday, August 1 to Saturday, August 10, 2024 During the course of the protest, Governor Adeleke had assured protesters of ongoing steps to…
Sevilla manager, Garcia Pimienta has confirmed Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidera Ejuke’s availability for Friday’s La Liga clash with Villarreal. Iheanacho and Ejuke joined the Rojiblancos on a free transfer this summer. The duo are, however, yet to make their official appearance for the former UEFA Europa League champions. Ejuke was left on the bench in Sevilla’s 2-2 draw against Las Palmas last weekend. Iheanacho was, however, not included in the matchday squad. Pimienta said the two players are available for selection against Villarreal. “Ejuke is doing very well,” Pimienta said at a press conference on Thursday. “The other day he…
One thing that kills off democracy is impunity and lawlessness. There is a groundswell of empirical evidence to demonstrate without any shadow of a doubt that one of the twin evils tearing Nigeria’s democracy apart and setting Nigeria out as one of the most beastly lawless nations in today’s world is official impunity and corruption. It is impunity that made a top military general nearly run yours faithfully out of the highway within Abuja this morning Thursday, August 22nd) just because of the ‘big-man’ virus that afflicts our nation. This particular Army General (one of the military chiefs) with a…