Sunderland — English football club that rejected Chelsea's £8m bid for midfielder Granit Xhaka in June 2026.
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The Chronicle
… Their move for him follows attempts to sign 33-year-old midfielder Granit Xhaka from Sunderland, with the Black Cats refusing to sell the Switzerland captain. …
Chelsea open talks to sign Brighton striker WelbeckJoy Online
… Their move for the duo follows attempts to sign 33-year-old midfielder Granit Xhaka from Sunderland, with the Black Cats refusing to sell the Switzerland captain. …
Chelsea open talks to sign Henderson and WelbeckJoy Online
… Their move for him follows attempts to sign 33-year-old midfielder Granit Xhaka from Sunderland, with the Black Cats refusing to sell the Switzerland captain. …
Chelsea open talks to sign Brighton striker WelbeckJoy Online
… The 20-year-old started the Italian’s first game in charge – a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland – and, after that, made four appearances as a substitute. …
Unhappy Tottenham players should leave – De ZerbiJoy Online
… 5m in 2024 and is contracted until 2028, told La Gazzetta dello Sport, external in June: “If I don’t find consistency in the Premier League, I’ll have to look elsewhere.” But after scoring in the first friendly of the Andoni Iraola era on Saturday, where Liverpool beat Sunderland …
Chiesa happy but wants new chapter at LiverpoolThe Ghanaian Times
… The Tractor Boys finished second in the Championship last season and host Sunderland in their top-flight opener on 22 August.-BBC ollow our WhatsApp Channel now! …
Ipswich complete £20m deal for IssahakuJoy Online
… The Tractor Boys finished second in the Championship last season and host Sunderland in their top-flight opener on 22 August.
Ipswich complete £20m deal for Ghana winger FatawuJoy Online
… Chelsea, meanwhile, have also held talks over a move for Rayo Vallecano full-back Pep Chavarria, explored the possibility of signing Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix and failed in their attempts to sign midfielder Granit Xhaka from Sunderland. …
Chelsea announce £40m Quenda signingJoy Online
… rasted Ghana’s approach with that of Colombia, saying the South Americans maintained their attacking intent even after taking the lead instead of merely defending their advantage. “Colombia were ahead but kept fighting to score more.” Summing up the contest, the former Sunderland …
World Cup exit: Asamoah Gyan says Ghana’s performance was below parJoy Online
… Manzambi brings excitement for Swiss This was Granit Xhaka’s 150th cap for his country, and there is no doubt about the importance of the Sunderland midfielder to this Switzerland side. …
Switzerland beat Algeria for first World Cup knock out win in 88 yearsChelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The move reflects Chelsea's shift toward signing experienced players rather than relying solely on their traditional model of acquiring young talent.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The move reflects Chelsea's shift toward signing experienced players rather than relying solely on their traditional model of acquiring young talent.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brentford for England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 36, available on a free transfer, and with Brighton for ex-England striker Danny Welbeck, 35, as the club seeks experienced players to refine its strategy of signing young talent.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The Blues are seeking experience as part of a shift in their recruitment strategy, though Welbeck's current contract runs until the end of 2026-27.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi has said players who are not happy at the club should move elsewhere, amid speculation over midfielder Lucas Bergvall's future after Nottingham Forest bid £38m for him. De Zerbi, who took over in late March and helped save Spurs from Premier League relegation, emphasised that he wants players who are proud and motivated to stay at the club.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Federico Chiesa says he is "only thinking about Liverpool" after scoring in a friendly under new manager Andoni Iraola, though the Italian forward has started just one Premier League game in two seasons and previously stated he would look elsewhere if he couldn't find consistency in the league.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea announced the signing of Sporting winger Geovany Quenda in a £40m deal with an eight-year contract. The 19-year-old Portugal under-21 international becomes the second arrival under new manager Xabi Alonso.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan said Ghana's performance in their 1-0 World Cup loss to Colombia was below average, citing lack of intensity and insufficient attacking players, while acknowledging that Colombia deserved their victory.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored as Switzerland beat Algeria to secure their first World Cup knockout stage win since 1938, advancing to the last 16.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nottingham Forest has parted ways with manager Vitor Pereira and is poised to appoint former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as his successor, with a deal virtually complete. Glasner, who led Palace to the Europa Conference League title last season, will become Forest's fifth manager in fewer than 12 months.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco came from behind to beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties in the World Cup, with Issa Diop's stoppage-time header forcing extra time before the Dutch missed three spot-kicks. Morocco will face Canada in the last 16.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sunderland have rejected an £8m offer from Chelsea for midfielder Granit Xhaka, saying the 33-year-old is not for sale. The Switzerland international, under contract until 2028, played a key role in Sunderland's Europa League qualification last season.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco defeated Haiti with late goals from Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine, but the result was not enough for Morocco to top Group C as Brazil beat Scotland. Haiti scored their first World Cup goal in 52 years when Lenny Joseph's effort was credited as an own goal, and the team was eliminated before their final group-stage match.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Netherlands defeated Tunisia to finish top of Group F, setting up a last-32 tie with Morocco in Monterrey on Tuesday. Brian Brobbey scored his third goal of the tournament as the Dutch won comfortably despite Tunisia pulling one back in the second half.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco defeated Haiti 2-1 in a Group C match, with Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine scoring late goals after Haiti had twice taken the lead. Morocco advanced as runners-up in the group and will face either the Netherlands, Japan or Sweden in the last 32, while Haiti were eliminated from the tournament.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal on Friday, 21 August in the opening match of the 2026-27 Premier League season, marking the Sky Blues' first top-flight match in 25 years.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their World Cup campaign opener in Los Angeles, with former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun scoring twice. The victory matches the US' joint-biggest World Cup win and is just the second time a US player has scored more than once in a World Cup match.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been ruled out of the Netherlands' World Cup campaign with a groin injury and replaced by Lutsharel Geertruida. The Royal Dutch Football Association said Timber had not recovered sufficiently to take part in the tournament in a medically responsible manner.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona has made 20-year-old Roony Bardghji available for transfer as the club strengthens its attacking options; six Premier League clubs including Aston Villa, Sunderland, and Brighton are reported to be interested, with Bardghji preferring a loan move to prove his value to Barcelona.
4 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan says Ghana's World Cup performance will hinge on how Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo handles the pressure of playing for a top club while representing the national team for the first time in a major tournament, noting that expectations will be high given his status.
3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes broke the Premier League single-season assist record and scored as Michael Carrick's United won at Brighton. Brighton finished eighth and secured a place in the Uefa Conference League, their second European campaign in history, after being overtaken by Sunderland but staying ahead of Brentford.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Sunderland beat Chelsea 2-1 to qualify for European competition for the first time in 53 years, finishing seventh and securing a place in the Europa League. Chelsea finished tenth and failed to qualify for Europe, with defender Wesley Fofana's two yellow cards in quick succession resulting in the club's eighth red card of the league season.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association has unveiled Asamoah Gyan as Ambassador for Ghana's National Teams and Colts Football. In the role, the former Black Stars captain will lead fan engagement campaigns, support corporate partnerships, and promote Colts football development, while also representing the GFA at national and international engagements.
22 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has been unveiled as Brand Ambassador for Ghana's national teams and colts football. Gyan disclosed that he battled depression about a year ago but was encouraged by GFA President Kurt Okraku to refocus on contributing to grassroots football development in the country.
21 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Football Association will officially unveil all-time top scorer Asamoah Gyan as ambassador for the national teams and colt football at a ceremony on May 20, 2026, as part of efforts to rally support ahead of Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup participation.
19 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Tottenham Hotspur defender Kevin Danso says he will not be defined by racist abuse after being targeted on social media following a 2-2 draw against Brighton in April. The Austria international told ITV News that while he experienced racist abuse when playing in Germany previously, he decided to speak out this time to raise awareness and ensure it does not affect his play.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has endorsed Michael Carrick for the permanent manager's job, saying Carrick has demonstrated the qualities needed after winning 10 of his 14 matches in interim charge, including victories over Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea.
7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Enzo Fernandez's first-half header gave Chelsea a 1-0 win over Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, sending the Blues to an FA Cup final against Manchester City on 16 May under interim manager Calum McFarlane.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →