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Live Update on transfer deadline day deals
Latest news and highlights from top soccer leagues on transfer deadline day on Friday (times GMT, transfer fees either disclosed or as reported by media):
1240 ARSENAL BOSS ARTETA NOT RULING OUT NEW SIGNINGS
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has refused to rule out any new additions to the team after the signings of Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori and Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino .
Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling has been linked with a move to Arsenal.
“Let’s see,” Arteta told reporters about potential signings. “It’s always possible. The last 24 hours in the transfer window, never rule anything out.
“You know I can’t talk about any player (not at the club). I’m not going to be talking about this kind of thing.
“It’s clear we have lost Karl (Hein) as our third goalkeeper and we have lost Aaron (Ramsdale) and you have to replace both.”
1240 TEN HAG EXPECTS SANCHO TO STAY AT MANCHESTER UNITED
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag expects winger Jadon Sancho to remain at Old Trafford despite links with fellow Premier League club Chelsea and Italian giants Juventus.
The 24-year-old England international made just three appearances for United last season, spending the second half of the campaign on loan at Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund after his relationship with Ten Hag soured in September.
“As I know, yes,” Ten Hag told reporters when asked if he thought Sancho would stay at United. “He is in our squad and we are happy with him. We need a good squad, we need depth. We have to play many games until January. After the break we play every third day so we need options.”
1146 SOUTHAMPTON SIGN KEEPER RAMSDALE FROM ARSENAL
Southampton have signed 26-year-old England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from fellow Premier League club Arsenal on a four-year contract, the newly-promoted south-coast side announced.
Financial details were not disclosed by either club but British media reported that the deal was worth around 25 million pounds ($32.95 million).
“I’m looking forward to this year, just getting back to what I do best and having a big smile on my face while doing it here,” said Ramsdale, who lost his starting spot to Spaniard David Raya at Arsenal last season.
Aston Villa have signed Yeimar Mosquera from Colombian side Orsomarso and the 19-year-old will immediately join Real Union in Spain’s third tier on loan.
1015 EVERTON HAVE BEEN AS ACTIVE AS THEY COULD – DYCHE
“We’ve been as active as we could be with the signings and trying to bring in players who can operate immediately and also grow into the club in the Premier League,” Everton manager Sean Dyche told reporters.
“That’s a big challenge. We want them to do that, and obviously the players that have been here before…
“The added players coming in, we want them to get that feeling and attachment to the club and the same work ethic to go and deliver.”
0915 LIVERPOOL BOSS SLOT DOES NOT EXPECT MORE SIGNINGS
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot does not expect the Premier League club to sign any more players after the signing of Georgian soccer goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili and Italian forward Federico Chiesa.
“Not expecting anything but if we see an opportunity, we could act,” the Dutchman told reporters ahead of his side’s clash against bitter rivals Manchester United on Sunday.
0900 JOHNSTONE JOINS WOLVES FROM PALACE
England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone has joined from Crystal Palace on a four-year contract, Wolverhampton Wanderers said.
0900 MARSEILLE SIGN MAUPAY ON LOAN
Olympique de Marseille said they had signed Everton forward Neal Maupay on loan with an option to buy. The 28-year-old Frenchman spent the last season on loan at Brentford.
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Speculations about the future of Victor Osimhen have been put to rest as theNigerian striker has completed a permanent move to Turkish champions Galatasaray.
He signed a four-year contract in a deal worth €75 million, the club announced on Thursday.
The 26-year-old forward, who was on loan from Napoli last season, becomes the most expensive player ever acquired by a Turkish club.
Galatasaray confirmed the fee in a statement that also revealed Osimhen’s annual earnings: a net salary of €15 million per season, a €1 million loyalty bonus, and €5 million in image rights.
The club, which has qualified for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, did not clarify whether the €75 million fee had already been paid in full to Napoli or would be settled in instalments, as reported by local media.
However, the Turkish giants disclosed that Napoli will receive 10% of the profit from any future sale of the Nigerian star.
Osimhen’s move marks a dramatic turnaround after a tumultuous 2024 summer at Napoli, where he was sidelined and later sent out on loan.
Speculations about the future of Victor Osimhen have been put to rest
His stint at Galatasaray reignited his form, with the striker netting 26 goals in the Turkish Super Lig last season, helping the Istanbul club secure another league title.
Capped 40 times by Nigeria with 26 goals, Osimhen had joined Napoli in 2020 from French side Lille for a fee close to €80 million, then a record for the Serie A club.
At Galatasaray, Osimhen will form part of a formidable attacking trio alongside Argentine star Mauro Icardi, who is expected to return from injury, and new German signing Leroy Sané, recently acquired from Bayern Munich.
With this blockbuster signing, Galatasaray underlines its ambition to make a serious mark in Europe and dominate domestic football once again.
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Egyptian Premier League side Ittihad of Alexandria have bolstered their squad with the signing of Nigerian forward John Ebuka and midfielder Isaac Saviour as the club continues its aggressive recruitment drive ahead of the new season.
The signing of Isaac Saviour effectively rules him out of the Nigerian squad going to East Africa for the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) next month.
Ittihad confirmed on Sunday that Ebuka, 28, has penned a two-year contract following his transfer from Masry.
The move marks a reunion between Ebuka and Ittihad head coach Ahmed Sami, under whom he previously played at Ceramica Cleopatra.
During their stint together, Ebuka netted three goals and registered one assist in 14 league appearances.
Although Ebuka’s recent spell at Masry yielded just one goal in 12 matches after his January move, Ittihad are banking on his overall experience in the Egyptian topflight to boost their attacking options.
The Nigerian striker has tallied 33 goals and eight assists in 114 league appearances across previous stints with ENPPI, Ceramica Cleopatra, and Masry.
Joining him at the Alexandria-based club is compatriot Isaac Saviour, who featured for Enugu Rangers in the Nigerian Professional Football League last season. Details of Saviour’s contract were not disclosed.
Ittihad’s latest signings are part of a broader summer overhaul. The club recently completed a swap deal with Ceramica Cleopatra that brought in Mohamed Toni and Mohamed Metwally “Kanaria” in exchange for Mohamed El-Maghrabi, while Mahmoud Ajeeb and Nour Alaa also joined as part of the arrangement.
Other arrivals at the club include Abdelrahman Boudy, experienced goalkeeper Mahmoud Abdel-Rahim “Genish,” Ahmed Mahmoud, and Mohamed Sami, as Ittihad look to challenge for a higher finish in the upcoming Egyptian Premier League campaign.
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Morocco’s Raja Casablanca Eye Nigeria’s Stanley Nwabali in Goalkeeper Reinforcement Bid
Moroccan football powerhouse Raja Casablanca are reportedly targeting Nigerian international goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali as part of their squad overhaul ahead of the 2025/26 season.
According to South African sports outlet Unplayable, the three-time CAF Champions League winners are closely monitoring Nwabali, who currently plies his trade with Chippa United in the South African Premier Division.
The 29-year-old has seen his stock rise significantly in recent months, particularly after his standout performances for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in Côte d’Ivoire.
Nwabali played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s impressive run to the AFCON final, winning plaudits for his composure, shot-stopping skills, and leadership between the sticks.
His performance against South Africa in the semi-final — where he saved two penalties during the shootout — earned him continental acclaim and cemented his status as one of Africa’s top goalkeepers.
At club level, Nwabali has been equally influential. Last season, he made 26 appearances for Chippa United and currently serves as the team captain. His leadership and consistency have made him a fan favorite and a key figure in the club’s recent campaigns. However, sources suggest that Chippa United are willing to consider a transfer if a credible offer is tabled. Nwabali is currently valued at €650,000 on Transfermarkt, though his market worth may climb given his international pedigree.
Raja Casablanca, who endured a disappointing and trophyless 2024/25 season in the Botola Pro League, are seeking to bolster their squad as they aim to reassert their dominance in Moroccan and African football.
The club is reportedly prioritizing experienced and battle-tested players, with Nwabali fitting that profile.
Founded in 1949, Raja is one of Morocco’s most storied football institutions. In addition to their three CAF Champions League titles (1989, 1997, 1999), the Casablanca-based club boasts multiple domestic titles and a strong continental reputation.
The potential signing of Nwabali is seen as part of a broader plan to restore the club’s competitiveness ahead of next season’s league and continental campaigns.
If the move materializes, it will represent a major step forward in Nwabali’s career, giving him exposure in one of Africa’s top leagues and the opportunity to compete in elite continental tournaments such as the CAF Champions League.
Neither Chippa United nor Raja Casablanca has officially confirmed the transfer discussions, but insiders suggest talks could intensify in the coming weeks as the Moroccan giants push to finalise key additions before the new season kicks off.
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