… Ayew left Leicester City in July following the expiration of his contract and has now secured a return to the Championship, signing a one-year deal with the Blades. …
… The 74-year-old coach, who famously led Leicester City to a shock English Premier League title in 2016, will oversee technical operations and elite football development across Italy’s national team structures. …
Manchester City's new captain Ruben Dias says the club's summer signings are "desperate to win" and the whole squad is embracing new manager Enzo Maresca's ideas. City spent a Premier League record £458m in the transfer window on players including Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi, though they lost key players including 2024 Ballon d'Or winner Rodri.
Manchester City's new captain Ruben Dias says the club's summer signings are "desperate to win" and the whole squad is embracing new manager Enzo Maresca's ideas. City spent a Premier League record £458m in the transfer window on players including Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi, though they lost key players including 2024 Ballon d'Or winner Rodri.
Sheffield United have signed 34-year-old Jordan Ayew, who has won 124 caps for Ghana, on a free transfer until the end of the season after he left Leicester City following their League One relegation.
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has completed his move to Sheffield United on a one-year contract as a free agent after his Leicester City deal expired. The 34-year-old forward, who captained Ghana at the World Cup, joins the Championship club to complete their 25-man squad.
Ghana international Jordan Ayew joined Championship side Sheffield United on a one-year deal, with the 34-year-old eager to help the club achieve success after being without a club since his Leicester City contract expired.
Jordan Ayew has signed for Sheffield United as a free agent following his contract expiration at Leicester City for the 2026/27 season. Manager Chris Wilder said the 34-year-old, who captained Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, brings experience and can have an impact at the club like previous free agent signings.
Jordan Ayew, a 34-year-old free agent since July after his Leicester City contract expired, is close to signing with an English Championship club, with Sheffield United appearing the frontrunner alongside interest from Blackburn Rovers and Burnley.
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew, his brother André, and several other Ghanaian players including Mubarak Wakaso, Jojo Wollacott, Joseph Aidoo, and Majeed Ashimeru are now free agents after the transfer window closed across major European leagues. The article notes that transfer windows remain open in Turkey and Portugal, offering potential opportunities for these players.
Leicester City's Thai owners King Power are selling the club for more than £200m through a sales brochure titled 'Project Lineup' produced by Citigroup. The sale includes the women's team, King Power Stadium, training facility valued at £121m, and sister club OH Leuven, though the brochure highlights past successes including the 2016 Premier League title while omitting current League One status and £103.6m in bank debts.
Roberto Mancini will return for a second spell as Italy national team coach, replacing Gennaro Gattuso who left in April following a World Cup qualifying defeat, while Claudio Ranieri will take over as technical director. The appointment came after Pep Guardiola turned down the role and Andrea Pirlo's candidacy was blocked due to ties to a Russian betting firm.
Roberto Mancini has been appointed Italy manager for a second time, a day after Andrea Pirlo withdrew from the position due to controversy over ties to a Russian betting company and Paolo Maldini resigned as technical director. Claudio Ranieri will replace Maldini in the role.
Roberto Mancini has been reappointed Italy manager a day after Andrea Pirlo withdrew from the running due to controversy over his ties to a Russian betting company, and Paolo Maldini resigned as technical director. Claudio Ranieri will replace Maldini in the role.
Ipswich Town signed Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku from Leicester City for £20m on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old, who scored 16 goals in 100 games for Leicester, is Ipswich's fifth summer signing as the club prepares for the Premier League.
Ipswich Town have signed Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City for £20m on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old, who scored 16 goals in 100 games for Leicester, is Ipswich's fifth summer signing as they prepare for their return to the Premier League.
Premier League side Ipswich Town has signed 22-year-old Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City on a five-year contract through 2031. Fatawu has 32 caps for Ghana and scored nine goals in 44 appearances for Leicester during 2025/26.
Manchester United have completed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on a five-year deal after meeting his £35m release clause. The 29-year-old midfielder, who helped Belgium reach the World Cup quarter-finals, will wear the number 18 shirt.
Manchester United have completed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on a five-year deal after meeting his £35m release clause. The 29-year-old midfielder, who recently helped Belgium reach the World Cup quarter-finals, will wear the number 18 shirt.
Bobby Tambling, Chelsea's former record goalscorer with 202 goals in 370 appearances between 1959 and 1970, has died aged 84. His long-standing scoring record stood for more than four decades before being surpassed by Frank Lampard in 2013.
Ghana held Wales to a 1-1 draw at Cardiff City Stadium, ending a run of five consecutive losses. The Black Stars displayed tactical clarity and dynamism in the second half under new coach Carlos Queiroz, though the first half revealed work remains to build cohesiveness.
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has appealed to supporters to remain patient with the Black Stars despite recent defeats, saying the team is making progress and some performances have shown encouraging signs. Ayew acknowledged four recent losses but called on Ghanaians to focus on the future rather than dwell on past setbacks.
Manchester City are preparing for a new era, with Enzo Maresca poised to replace Pep Guardiola as manager ahead of the 2026-27 season. Guardiola is expected to step down after City's final Premier League game of the season, with discussions already at an advanced stage for the 46-year-old Italian to take over.