… Midfielder Rahim Ibrahim of Slovan Bratislava has also been added, alongside forwards Brandon Thomas-Asante of Coventry City, Mohammed Fuseini of Derby County, Benjamin Tetteh of Kalba and Felix Afena-Gyan of Igdir FK. …
Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has been handed a late call-up to the Black Stars team for the upcoming international break following his injury over the weekend. …
… Meanwhile, Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi was handed his first start in two weeks for Coventry City as they suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa in the same competition. …
… The 26-year-old could have gone to Tottenham but made a £60m move from Everton to City on transfer deadline day and was thrown straight into the starting XI for his new side in a 1-0 Premier League victory over Coventry at the weekend. …
Antoine Semenyo reached another impressive milestone over the weekend after providing an assist in Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Coventry in the Premier League. …
Manchester City highlighted their early season credentials by maintaining their 100% winning record after three Premier League games, but had to cling on to leave newly promoted Coventry still searching for their first point of the campaign. …
… Former Gunners striker Ian Wright was also critical of the club’s decision to omit Martinelli from the squad for the opening game against Coventry. …
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has been nominated for the September Premier League Player of the Month award following a strong start to the season with Manchester City, featuring in all three games and contributing goals and assists as City won all three matches.
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has been nominated for the September Premier League Player of the Month award following a strong start to the season with Manchester City, featuring in all three games and contributing goals and assists as City won all three matches.
Ghana's head coach Carlos Queiroz has called up nine additional players for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Cote d'Ivoire and The Gambia, and a friendly against Morocco, due to medical uncertainties among some original squad members. The additions include four defenders, one midfielder, and four forwards, with the squad opening camp in Accra on Monday to prepare for the matches.
Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has received a late call-up to the Black Stars for upcoming matches against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia and Morocco, drafted in as one of two replacements following injuries to Mohammed Kudus and Prince Adu Kwabena.
Iliman Ndiaye completed a £60m move from Everton to Manchester City on transfer deadline day, saying he couldn't refuse City's call and that he wanted to play in the Champions League at one of the world's best teams.
Antoine Semenyo became the second Ghanaian to reach 50 goal contributions in Premier League history after providing an assist in Manchester City's 1-0 win over Coventry. Semenyo sits behind Jordan Ayew, who has 60 goal contributions in the league.
Fulham lost 3-2 to Crystal Palace at home after leading twice in the first half, extending their winless run to three games under manager Alvaro Arbeloa. The defeat leaves Fulham as one of only two sides to have lost their opening three Premier League games this season, alongside Coventry City.
Manchester City kept their 100% winning record after three Premier League games with a win over newly promoted Coventry, with Erling Haaland scoring the only goal of the match. City manager Enzo Maresca gave debuts to Iliman Ndiaye and £125m signing Enzo Fernandez, with Fernandez drafted in minutes before kick-off after Nico O'Reilly sustained an injury.
Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli has left Arsenal for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in a £60m deal, signing a four-year contract after being told he was not part of manager Mikel Arteta's plans. The 25-year-old, who spent seven years at the Gunners, will earn significantly higher wages than his reported £180,000 per week at Arsenal.
Liverpool will play Tottenham in the EFL Cup third round, with nine Premier League sides competing in Europe entering at this stage. Matches are scheduled for weeks commencing September 7 and 14.
Liverpool will take on Tottenham as European-competing teams enter the third round of the Carabao Cup, with nine Premier League sides joining the competition in September. Matches will be played across the weeks of 7 and 14 September to avoid clashes with Champions League and Europa League fixtures.
The Premier League will instruct referees to penalise holding, pushing, and jostling in penalty areas more strictly this season, focusing on actions that prevent players from playing the ball. The change follows widespread concerns about inconsistent officiating during set-pieces in the previous campaign.
Arsenal have agreed a £51m deal to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, providing defensive cover while William Saliba recovers from a back injury and Jurriën Timber returns from a groin injury. The 28-year-old, who can play both centre-back and right-back, joins the Premier League champions as manager Mikel Arteta looks to maintain title success.
Premier League chief Richard Masters has criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino's now-abandoned plan to create a company managing World Cup commercial and ticketing rights with 21% sold to private investors, calling it a "self-inflicted wound." Masters backed the FA's withdrawal of support for Infantino and called for a new unity candidate for FIFA president.
Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard, as the defending Premier League champions prepare for their title defence campaign.
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has praised Ghana international Caleb Yirenkyi following his impressive pre-season debut, predicting he will develop into an important player for the club. The 20-year-old midfielder joined Coventry from FC Nordsjaelland in a club-record transfer reportedly worth $30 million.
Coventry City have agreed to sign Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi from FC Nordsjælland for an initial €27 million plus €3 million in add-ons, breaking the club's transfer record. The 20-year-old is expected to complete a medical and sign a long-term deal this week.
Coventry have agreed a £23 million fee with Danish side Nordsjaelland for Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi, which will be a record for the Danish top flight and Coventry's fourth transfer record of the window. The 20-year-old, who is a product of the Right to Dream academy and scored the winning goal against Panama at the World Cup, will travel to complete his move.
Caleb Yirenkyi is on the verge of becoming the most expensive player ever sold by a Danish club after FC Nordsjælland agreed a record €30 million transfer with English Premier League side Coventry City, comprising a guaranteed €27 million plus €3 million in performance-related bonuses.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the club expects to make moves in the transfer market over the next few weeks and will not "sit still" as they prepare to defend their Premier League title. Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Illan Meslier, forward Christos Tzolis, and defender Piero Hincapie permanently this summer.
Ghanaian winger Prince Amoako Jnr scored as FC Nordsjaelland thrashed Swedish side GAIS 6-0 in a UEFA Conference League qualifying match, with the 19-year-old netting the hosts' fifth goal in a dominant display.
Dutch defender Jurrien Timber has left Arsenal's pre-season camp in Spain for a check-up on his long-standing groin injury; the BBC reports this is part of his rehabilitation timeline and not a fresh setback. Arsenal face multiple injury concerns ahead of the new season, with centre back William Saliba out due to a back injury and several other players likely to miss the start after their World Cup participation.
Jurrien Timber has travelled from Arsenal's Spain training camp to London for a groin check as part of his ongoing rehabilitation. Sources indicate the visit is routine and not due to a setback; Timber is expected to return to Spain to rejoin the squad.
Arsenal right-back Jurrien Timber has travelled from the club's training camp in Spain to London for a groin check. Sources say the visit is part of his rehabilitation schedule, and he is expected to return to Spain to rejoin the squad.
William Saliba will miss an extended period after suffering a back injury at the World Cup with France. The 25-year-old required specialist review and will undergo a managed recovery programme rather than surgery.
Former England striker Callum Wilson, 34, is in advanced talks with Brentford following his departure from West Ham and is expected to sign an initial 12-month contract this week. The free agent would provide competition for Igor Thiago and allow 19-year-old Kaye Furo to move out on loan.
Brighton & Hove Albion, PSV Eindhoven, Feyenoord and Coventry City have expressed interest in signing 19-year-old Ghanaian winger Prince Amoako Jnr from Danish side FC Nordsjaelland following his breakthrough season, with Coventry City reportedly prepared to offer around €30 million.
Forward Brandon Thomas-Asante said Ghana's squad remains ambitious and hungry after the 2-1 loss to Croatia, expressing determination "to make a name for ourselves as a nation and to keep that legacy going" as the Black Stars advance to face Colombia in the Round of 32.
Brandon Thomas-Asante urged Ghana to move past their World Cup Group L defeat to Croatia and concentrate on the knockout stage, noting the team had already secured qualification before the match and should view the loss as less damaging than it could have been earlier in the tournament.