Transfer: Arsenal agrees deal with Jeremy Monga

Leicester City forward, Jeremy Monga, has agreed personal terms with Arsenal ahead of a possible move this summer.

The two English clubs are now locked in negotiations over a fee for the 16-year-old.

According to the UK Metro, the talks for Monga are believed to be advanced.

Last year, the teenager agreed a professional contract with Leicester, which starts when he turns 17 on July 10.

This means the Foxes, who were relegated from the Championship this season, can demand a transfer fee for the winger.

Chelsea and Manchester United are among the Premier League clubs that have registered their interest in signing Monga this summer.

Transfer: Arsenal agrees deal with Jeremy Monga

Arsenal release names of 15 players to leave club this summer [Full List]

Arsenal have released a list of players who will be leaving the club when their current contract expires on June 30, 2026.

The list includes players and scholars who have represented the club at first-team, under-21 and under-18 levels.

The list also has some members of the women’s squad.

They are:

Sam Chapman

Laia Codina

Harrison Dudziak

Seb Ferdinand

Cam’ron Ismail

Will Lannin-Sweet

Katie McCabe

Beth Mead

Josh Nichols

Samuel Onyekachukwu

Victoria Pelova

Alexei Rojas-Fedorushchenko

Barbora Votikova

Naomi Williams

Manuela Zinsberger

Arsenal however noted that the following players are still in talks with the club, despite their deals also running out on June 30, 2026:

Caitlin Foord

Aleksander Marciniak

Joshua Ogunnaike

Arsenal release names of 15 players to leave club this summer [Full List]

NNL: Sunshine Stars commence open screening to discover new players

Nigeria National League, NNL, club Sunshine Stars have commenced an open screening exercise for the selection of new players to strengthen the team.

The open screening which will be conducted by experienced tactician Duke Udi will start on Friday, June 5.

Interested players are expected to report to for training on weekdays from 8:00 a.m.

The screening exercise will hold at the ODSFA Games Village along Oda Road, Akure.

Selected players will join the retained players for the 2026-27 NNL season.

Sunshine Stars are targeting a return to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL after their failure last season.

The Owena Waves finished in fifth position with 25 points in the Conference A at the end of the 2025-26 NNL season.

NNL: Sunshine Stars commence open screening to discover new players

Transfer: Joe Cole names Man City superstar Alonso should sign for Chelsea

Former Chelsea forward, Joe Cole, has urged the club to acquire departing Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva to infuse experience into Xabi Alonso’s locker room.

Alonso is poised to officially assume his role as Chelsea’s manager in July, having been appointed on a four-year contract.

The former Real Madrid manager arrives at Stamford Bridge with numerous challenges to address following the Blues’ disappointing conclusion to the Premier League season, where they finished in tenth place and failed to secure a spot in any European competition.

Cole has consistently advocated for his former club to move away from their aggressive youth-centric recruitment strategy in order to provide the core of the team with essential experience.

The former Blues winger specifically mentioned Silva as one of several seasoned free agents the club should consider bringing to Stamford Bridge this summer.

He stated to Metro, “You look at someone like Ibou Konate; it appears he is heading to Real Madrid, but that would have been an ideal fit.

“Robert Lewandowski is another player still available. Bernardo Silva is still on the market and is the one I prefer. You can see the impact Jordan Henderson had on Brentford, and I don’t see why Bernardo couldn’t have a similar effect.

“It’s also a perfect opportunity for the owners. They should pursue a couple of free transfers; I would advocate for two or three signings, offering them one or two-year contracts, allowing these three senior players to help propel the group forward.”

However, regardless of whom they aim to recruit, Cole is eager to see Alonso take a more active role in the club’s operations to enable the Spaniard to start strong next season.

He added, “I believe it’s an excellent appointment. I didn’t expect Xabi to accept it because I thought he would have a more favorable opportunity.

“So that tells me that he’s clearly had a discussion with the club, and negotiations, and he has to be in control. I like the fact they’ve changed his name to manager, but I want to see that in real time: what does that actually mean? Because it needs a manager of the club; it needs a strong manager.

“Look back at what Jurgen Klopp did at Liverpool, look at what Michel Arteta’s done with Arsenal, look at what Pep Guardiola did at Manchester City.

“Yes, there were support teams around them, but they were in charge, and if Chelsea and the owners can do that, then they’ve got a chance of success.”

One of Alonso’s first orders of business could be making a bold call on the futures of Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella, who have both left for the World Cup with doubts lingering over their long-term futures at the club.

Transfer: Joe Cole names Man City superstar Alonso should sign for Chelsea

Friendly: Poland defender disappointed with draw against Super Eagles

Kacper Potulski believes Poland deserved more from Wednesday’s 2-2 draw  against the Super Eagles, DAILY POST reports.

Jan Urban’s side twice pegged the  Super Eagles back inside the  58,000-capacity Stadion PGE Narodowy, Warsaw on Wednesday night.

Potulski scored Poland’s first goal late in the first half.

The Red and Whites created more chances than their opponent but were let down by their poor finishing.

Potulski said they were unlucky not to get a win in the game.

“I think  that throughout the entire match, we had more chances. They scored against us when everything was on the line. The first goal – it’s unclear whether it was offside. The second goal was a penalty kick, which we accidentally took. We created more chances,” the Mainz said after the game.

Friendly: Poland defender disappointed with draw against Super Eagles

Super Eagles play out 2-2 draw with Poland in international friendly

Nigeria conceded a late equalizer to draw 2-2 with Poland in an international friendly on Wednesday night.

Eric Chelle is using the matches to try out new players, while the Poles are preparing for the 2026 World Cup.

It was the Super Eagles who took the lead in the first half, thanks to a well-worked goal.

Moses Simon raced into the box and set up Terem Moffi to make it 1-0.

Poland equalized just before half time, after a corner-kick fell to Kacper Potulski to smash in.

Nigeria again went in front, with Paul Onuachu calmly slotting home a penalty kick.

But Przemyslaw Wisniewski ensured that the game ended in draw, firing in an effort from outside the box that flew past Maduka Okoye.

Super Eagles play out 2-2 draw with Poland in international friendly

Transfer: Florentino Perez to announce Real Madrid’s first major signing Thursday

Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, will announce the team’s first major signing for next season on Thursday, June 4.

This is coming before the Real Madrid presidential election, which will be held on June 7.

The incumbent president and candidate, Perez, announced in an interview with El Español that the first signing for the new season would be revealed this week.

“Of course. This Thursday, I will announce Real Madrid’s first major signing for next season,” Perez stated (via COPE).

“Everyone knows what my sporting plan is: to have the best players and continue winning.”

Perez is keen to bolster Real Madrid’s squad after they failed to win any major trophy in the recently concluded season.

Transfer: Florentino Perez to announce Real Madrid’s first major signing Thursday

Transfer: Man Utd put three players up for sale after sealing Ederson deal

Manchester United are ready to sell three of their players this summer transfer window after reportedly sealing a deal for Atalanta’s Ederson.

Ederson is set to become the Red Devils’ first transfer of the 2026 summer window.

The Brazilian will be the first player Man United signs under manager Michael Carrick this summer.

Manchester United is keen to sign several players for the midfield position following the departure of Casemiro.

However, according to The Metro, United are planning to raise funds by selling multiple players in the summer and are keen to sell Manuel Ugarte, Joshua Zirkzee, and Andre Onana.

Transfer: Man Utd put three players up for sale after sealing Ederson deal

NPFL: Short-term signings hindering clubs performance in Africa – Zubair

Former Flying Eagles tactician, Aliyu Zubair, has identified major factors hindering Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs from progressing beyond the group stage of continental competitions.

Zubair said NPFL clubs would continue to struggle in these competitions unless they abandon the culture of short-term player recruitment.

He pointed out that clubs aiming to compete successfully on the continent must retain a core group of players for a longer period.

Zubair stressed that this approach would help build cohesion and understanding within the team.

“We will continue to struggle in continental competitions unless we change our orientation towards short-term signings,” Zubair told Kwara SWAN’s Sports Hard Talk programme on Wednesday.

“In other African clubs, players are signed for three to four seasons, giving them the opportunity to play together for a long period.

“This gives them an advantage over clubs here in Nigeria.”

Rivers United and Rangers will participate in the CAF Champions League next season, while Shooting Stars and the winner of the 2026 President Federation Cup will play in the CAF Confederation Cup.

NPFL: Short-term signings hindering clubs performance in Africa – Zubair

President Federation Cup: Women’s quarter-final fixtures confirmed

The Nigeria Football Federation has released the fixtures for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s President Federation Cup.

Rivers Angels will face Robo Queens in a South-South derby, while Heartland Queens will take on Ibom Angels in another clash between top-flight sides.

Sunshine Queens will do battle with Confluence Queens in the third fixture.

Edo Queens will face Nasarawa Amazons in the final quarter-final tie.

The competition continues to highlight the depth of talent in Nigeria’s women’s game.

The NFF is expected to announce the dates, venues, and kick-off times for the quarter-final round in the coming days.

President Federation Cup: Women’s quarter-final fixtures confirmed

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