'He's in form' - Ex-Reggiana defender Olorunleke predicts Lookman will replace Osimhen as African POTY
Published: August 22, 2024
Atalanta of Italy winger, Ademola Lookman could be on his way towards becoming the next African Footballer of The Year This is the verdict of former AC Reggiana of Italy defender and coach, Mathew Olorunleke , who sees Lookman as the lad to take over the African diadem from his compatriot and fellow-Italy-based att...
'Lookman should have respect for Atalanta' - Padovano questions forward's attitude after interest from PSG
Published: August 21, 2024
Former Crystal Palace forward Michele Padovano has called out Ademola Lookman for trying to force a move away from Atalanta after reportedly being approached by Paris Saint-Germain. The Super Eagles forward had played the entire duration of the UEFA Super Cup clash between Atalanta and Real Madrid but abruptly misse...
Paris Saint-Germain abandon pursuit of Super Eagles forwards Lookman and Osimhen
Published: August 20, 2024
French Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly abandoned their pursuit of Super Eagles forwards Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen.   The Parisians had been considering a move for Lookman in the summer window, even before Gonçalo Ramos suffered an injury against Le Havre last Friday. Paris Sa...
Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye signs new Udinese contract to end Inter Milan, Torino links
Published: August 20, 2024
Through a statement on their official website, Udinese have announced that Nigeria international Maduka Okoye has comitted his future to the club by putting pen to paper on a new contract. Okoye's new deal with the Bianconeri has ended speculation surrounding his future, with reports linking him with possible ...
No going back: Genoa agree deal to sign Ifenna, younger brother of Lecce LB Patrick Dorgu
Published: August 20, 2024
According to Italian transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, Italian top division club Genoa are on the brink of announcing the signing of Ifenna Udogu, the younger brother of popular Lecce fullback Patrick Dorgu. Ifenna is set to join his sibling in the Serie A, with Romano revealing on Tuesday morning that Genoa h...
Transfer market guru Gianluca Di Marzio expects Napoli to receive last-minute offers for Osimhen
Published: August 20, 2024
Transfer market guru Gianluca Di Marzio has reiterated that Victor Osimhen is angling for a move away from the Diego Maradona Stadium and reckons that Napoli are likely to receive last-minute offers for their number 9. The future of the reigning African Footballer of the Year has not been resolved, ten days before...
'I don't know what will happen' - Atalanta coach comments on the future of Lookman amid PSG interest
Published: August 20, 2024
Speaking at the post-match press conference after his side's 4-0 rout of Lecce in their Serie A opener on Monday night, Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has admitted that he cannot predict whether Ademola Lookman will be a player of the Bergamo club at the end of the transfer window. Lookman and Teun Koo...
Paris Saint-Germain cool interest in signing N228b-rated Napoli striker Osimhen 
Published: August 19, 2024
According to L'Equipe (subscription required), Paris Saint-Germain have cooled their interest in signing reigning African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen, who is valued in the region of 130 million euros (approximately N228 billion) by Napoli. The French giants' squad have been depleted due to the ankle in...
After Serie A debut, Lazio coach tells Dele-Bashiru he needs to improve in two key areas
Published: August 19, 2024
Following Lazio's convincing 3-1 victory over Venezia on Sunday night, coach Marco Baroni has provided feedback to Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, focusing on areas for development despite an impressive debut performance. Dele-Bashiru, who made his Serie A debut at the Stadio Olimpico, played the fu...
Replacement for injured Goncalo Ramos: PSG not willing to go more than N53b to sign Lookman 
Published: August 19, 2024
Ademola Lookman's omission from Atalanta's traveling squad to Lecce for their Serie A opener on Monday is an indication that he could be leaving the Bergamo club before the close of the summer transfer window. French champions Paris Saint-Germain are targeting the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations star as a possib...
Super Eagles midfielder Dele-Bashiru makes winning debut for Lazio against Venezia 
Published: August 18, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru made his Serie A debut for Lazio during their 3-1 win against Venezia on Sunday night.  The 23-year-old midfielder joined Lazio on loan from Turkish club Hatayspor in the summer transfer window, with an obligation to make a permanent move at the end of the season. Fi...
Is Lookman on the brink of PSG move? Super Eagles star not called up for Atalanta's Serie A opener 
Published: August 18, 2024
Ademola Lookman will miss Atalanta's Serie A opening match against Lecce at Stadio Comunale Via del Mare on Monday evening as he was omitted from the 23-man squad named by the club for the clash. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the omission of the Super Eagles forward may not be unconnected to his link to ...
Hemsley Akpa-Chukwu: Torino and Empoli interested in Belgian-Cameroonian-Nigerian striker
Published: August 17, 2024
Italian clubs Torino and Empoli are currently showing interest in talented striker Hemsley Akpa-Chukwu according to Tuttomercatoweb. Born in Douala, Akpa-Chukwu is eligible to represent the national teams of Nigeria, Cameroon and Belgium. Torino and Empoli have been impressed by his strong performances in lower ...
Fenerbahce identify Nigerian left-back as potential replacement for Brighton, Manchester United target 
Published: August 17, 2024
According to matching press reports in Italy and Turkey, Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce have identified Danish-born Nigerian left-back Patrick Dorgu as a potential replacement for Ferdi Kadioglu who has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League before the close of the summer transfer window.  Manchest...
PSG told Osimhen would be a marquee signing but not on same level as Messi, Mbappe, Neymar, Ibrahimovic
Published: August 17, 2024
French football expert Julien Laurens reckons Victor Osimhen will be a massive signing for Paris Saint-Germain with the French giants being one of the clubs linked with the Napoli forward. The Ligue 1 champions are preparing for life without club legend and record top scorer Kylian Mbappé, and are trying to inject ...