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Chelsea on Thursday announced the signing of Harrison Bettoni from Wigan Athletic.

Bettoni signed a contract with the Blues that will see him remain at Stamford Bridge until 2030.

The 18-year-old made 27 appearances for Wigan’s senior team during the 2025/26 campaign.

He made his senior debut in last season’s EFL Trophy, before a memorable first League One appearance against Wimbledon.

Bettoni will now hope to get regular playing game time under Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso this season.

“Welcome to Chelsea, Harrison,” Chelsea’s statement partly read.

Transfer: Chelsea announce deal for Bettoni

Chelsea are the favourites to sign Kerim Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen, according to The Telegraph.

The 18-year-old attacking midfielder is said to be priced at £30 million.

Alajbegovic featured for Bosnia-Herzegovina at the just-concluded World Cup.

The teenager scored against Qatar last month during the group stages.

In total, Alajbegovic started in three of their games, including the last-32 defeat to co-hosts United States of America.

Chelsea are reportedly the most likely to land the deal amid interest from Juventus.

Transfer: Chelsea favourites to sign Alajbegovic in £30m deal

New Arsenal signing, Christos Tzolis’ jersey number has been revealed after he joined the Premier League champions.

Arsenal on Thursday announced the signing of the 24-year-old forward from Club Brugge.

Tzolis made 108 appearances in all competitions for Club Brugge, scoring 43 goals and assisting 45 times.

He will wear the number 17 shirt at Arsenal this coming season.

The forward has already joined up with his new teammates at the Sobha Realty Training Centre for pre-season.

Speaking about Tzolis, Arsenal’s Sporting Director Andrea Berta said,  “We are delighted to have completed the signing of Christos Tzolis.”

Transfer: Christos Tzolis’ jersey number confirmed after joining Arsenal

Nigerian striker, Rafiu Durosinmi has linked up with Belgian giants KRC Genk from Italian club Pisa SC, DAILY POST reports.

Durosinmi, who is Genk’s second signing of the summer penned a four-year contract.

The 23-year-old arrived the Cegeka Arena after spending six months at Pisa.

The forward registered one goal, and one assist in 14 league appearances for Pisa.

Durosinmi, however enjoyed a more successful spell at Czech First Division club Viktoria Plzen before the move to Pisa.

He scored 35 goals, and provided 10 assists in 86 appearances across all competitions for Plzen.

Transfer: Genk snap up Durosinmi from Pisa 

Chelsea have had a £64 million bid for Bournemouth’s Alex Scott rejected.

According to BBC Sport, Bournemouth are demanding around £80m for the 22-year-old midfielder.

Scott is also attracting interest from Chelsea’s Premier League rivals Manchester United and Arsenal.

The English footballer has entered the final two years of his contract with the Cherries.

It’s yet to be seen if Chelsea will step up their bid for Scott before the summer transfer window closes.

Chelsea have already signed the likes of Morgan Rogers, Marco Palestra, Emmanuel Emegha, Geovany Quenda, and Valentin Barco for their manager, Xabi Alonso.

Transfer: Chelsea suffer Alex Scott blow

Falconets striker Janet Akekoromowei has joined Portuguese champions Benfica, DAILY POST reports.

Akekoromowei put pen to paper on a two-year contract with the option of another two years.

The 18-year-old last played for Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, outfit Bayelsa Queens.

The youngster was named Most Valuable Player In the 2024/25 season after scoring 13 goals in 19 matches for Nasarawa Amazons..

On the international scene, Akekoromowei was part of the Falconets side that participated in the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia.

She has also been capped at full international level by Nigeria.

Transfer: Falconets striker seals move to Portuguese club Benfica

Adams has signed a contract with the Orange and Green until June 30, 2030.
The Nigeria international registered 10 goals and four assists in 37 appearances for Sevilla.

Adams revealed the reason behind his decision to move to Venice.

“I chose to come here because I see the extraordinary project Venezia is building, and I want to contribute to writing a new chapter in its history,” he told the club’s official website.

The 26-year-old previously played for Sogndal IL and Lillestrøm SK in Norway, as well as Montpellier in France.

Transfer: Adams moves to Venezia on four-year deal 

Kwara United have unveiled 16 new players for the 2026-27 season, DAILY POST reports.
The Ilorin-based club retained only 14 players from the previous season.

The Harmony Boys made the announcement during the unveiling ceremony on Wednesday at the club secretariat.

The club chairman, Mr Kumbi Titiloye, said the signings were made to strengthen the squad following the departure of several players whose contracts expired.

Among the newly recruited players are goalkeepers Stanley Victor from Kada City and Ouattara Khalifa from Alemas FC, Mali.

The defenders are Ferinyaro Ali from Kada Warriors, Peace Dewan from Bendel Insurance, Ada Adamu from Barau FC, and Uche Daniel from Yobe Desert FC, while the midfielders and forwards are Anthony Nnamdi from Bendel Insurance and Emmanuel Ekpeyong from ASEAMI FC.

Others are Obed Ponkap from Barau FC, Ajibola Ayomade from Ikorodu City, Solomon Shoola from Abraysports, Benjamin Jack from Nasarawa United, and Sanni Mohammed from ACAS FA, Laos.

NPFL: Kwara United unveil 16 new players for 2026-27 season

Muyiwa Majayogbe has signed a two-year contract with Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Doma United, DAILY POST reports.

Majayogbe joined the Savannah Tigers from Nigeria National League (NNL) side Crown FC.

The goalkeeper reunited with head coach Ayodeji Ayeni at Doma United.

Majayogbe played under Ayeni at Crown FC last season.

He featured regularly for the Ogbomoso club during the campaign.

Majayogbe will give the Savannah Tigers more options in defence as they look to make an impact on their return to the NPFL.

Doma United gained promotion to the NPFL after a two-year absence.

NPFL: Majayogbe joins Doma United on two-year contract

Abba Mika Kofar Mata is currently undergoing trials with Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Barau FC, DAILY POST reports.

Kofar Mata joined the Maliya Boys training sessions this week as he seeks to impress the technical crew.

Barau FC technical crew are evaluating the player before making a final decision.

Kofar Mata featured prominently for Bichi First FC during the 2025-26 Nigeria National League, NNL, season.

The winger is known for his pace, direct running and ability to take on defenders.

Barau FC are looking to add more attacking depth ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

NPFL: Barau FC move to strengthen attack with new addition