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Transfer: Leicester City plot move for Okonkwo
Super Eagles goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is a subject of interest from Leicester City, DAILY POST reports.
Okonkwo is currently regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the Sky Bet Championship following a number of impressive performances for Wrexham last season.
The 24-year-old’s future at Wrexham however remain uncertain with less one year remaining in his contract.
The Red Dragons have been linked with Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson which could push Okonkwo down to second choice at the club.
According to an AllAboutLeagueOne, Leicester City are desparate to sign the former Arsenal shot stopper.
The Foxes were relegated to League One last season which could make them less attractive to the Nigerian.
Derby County, Bristol City, and Watford have all been linked with Okonkwo.
EPL: 10 players to follow Guardiola out of Man City [Full list]
At least 10 players could depart from Manchester City this summer, following Pep Guardiola out of the door.
Guardiola stepped down at the Etihad at the end of the 2025/2026 campaign.
City could now experience an exodus of players ahead of the new season.
According to The Athletic, Nico Gonzalez, Rico Lewis, Tijjani Reijnders, Omar Marmoush, Mateo Kovacic, James Trafford and Nathan Ake might all leave.
Savinho is in advanced talks with Tottenham Hotspur, who have held an interest for over a year.
Josko Gvardiol is considering his options as he mulls a new contract offer from City as well as interest from Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
Ruben Dias has also been linked to Real Madrid, which may gather pace now that Florentino Perez will continue as president and bring in Jose Mourinho as the new manager.
EPL: 10 players to follow Guardiola out of Man City [Full list]
Bandits kill community guard, abduct several residents in Sokoto attack
A member of the Sokoto Community Guards has been killed and several people abducted after suspected bandits attacked Sabon Birni town in Sabon Birni Local […]
Police arrest two suspects in Adamawa over alleged shopbreaking, phone snatching
Two young men have been arrested in the Adamawa State capital, Yola, for alleged shop breaking and phone snatching. The two offences are typical of […]
Apple launches new version of digital assistant Siri AI
According to Apple, developer testing begins immediately, while a public beta is scheduled for next month ahead of a broader rollout later in 2026.
The post Apple launches new version of digital assistant Siri AI appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Yobe’s Emir of Gazargamu is dead
His Royal Highness, Alhaji Ahmad Tijjani Ibn Saleh, has died in Egypt after a prolonged illness. His son, Engr. Tijjani Hamisu Bala, who is the […]
Transfer: Arsenal make decision on Calafiori as Mourinho urges Real Madrid to sign defender
Arsenal have made a decision regarding Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid’s interest in signing their defender Riccardo Calafiori.
According to Football London, the Gunners are aware of interest from Mourinho and Real Madrid but have ‘no intention’ of selling Calafiori this summer.
The report added that the Premier League champions feel ‘no pressure’ to sell the Italian this summer transfer window.
Mourinho has ‘approved’ a move for the former Bologna star and also Manchester City’s Josko Gvardiol as he prepares to take over at Real Madrid.
The Portuguese signed a three-year contract with the Los Blancos last month, and the LaLiga giants are expected to announce him as their new manager this week.
Transfer: Arsenal make decision on Calafiori as Mourinho urges Real Madrid to sign defender
Two Sokoto female pilgrims die in Makkah after completing 2026 hajj exercise
The Deputy Amirul Hajj and Grand Khadi of Sokoto State, Alhaji Sodangi Acida has disclosed that two female pilgrims from Sokoto State have died in […]
NWFL playoff: Nasarawa Amazons players get cash boost for win over Bayelsa Queens
Nasarawa Amazons Chairperson, Hajiya Husaina Suleiman Nagogo has rewarded her players for their matchday two win in the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, Super Six playoff against Bayelsa Queens.
The Amazons beat the NWFL defending champions 2-1 in Port Harcourt Monday.
Nagogo congratulated the players and redeemed her promise of cash rewards for every win in the tournament.
The victory moved Nasarawa Amazons to the top of the playoff table with six points from two matches.
Nasarawa Amazons will take on FC Robo Queens in the matchday three fixture of the competition on Wednesday.
The winner of the competition will be crowned the 2025-26 NWFL champions and will compete in the WAFU B Women’s Champions League.
NWFL playoff: Nasarawa Amazons players get cash boost for win over Bayelsa Queens
