Gonzalo Higuain’s transfer from Juventus to AC Milan is “just about” completed, according to the Bianconeri’s general manager Beppe Marotta. Marotta met with Milan representatives on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the move, and emerged to respond to reporters who asked if a deal had been struck, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. Marotta was also in Milan to discuss a swap deal with Juventus centre-back Mattia Caldara heading to the Rossoneri and Leonardo Bonucci returning to Juve just a year after leaving them for Milan. The agreement between the two clubs is expected to cover all three transfers in one…
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Sime Vrsaljko landed in Milan on Tuesday night after Atletico Madrid confirmed they had reached an agreement with Inter Milan to transfer the Croatia international. Vrsaljko, 26, arrived at Milan’s Malpensa airport and will undergo a medical on Wednesday before joining the Nerazzurri, initially on a season-long loan deal. Atletico announced the move on their website, stating the full-back “has been loaned to Inter Milan. The deal, pending the completion of regulatory processes and medical exam, will include an option to buy for Inter. “Everyone at the club wishes Sime well for his time with Inter Milan.” Upon arrival, the…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has revealed Romelu Lukaku has agreed to cut short his holiday in a bid to be available for the start of the season while admitting he “doesn’t know” when Anthony Martial will return to training. Even with key players returning early, Mourinho says he is expecting the first three games of the season against Leicester, Brighton and Tottenham will be “tough”. “Rashford, Jones and Lukaku, they gave to the group and to the team three days of their holidays so they’re coming back three days early to try and be available for the team,” he…
2018 has indeed been an amazing year for Nina as she has graduated from the Imo State University. The former reality tv star took to her Instagram page on Monday, July 30, 2018, where she announced the good news. She went on to share photos while captioning it with an inspiring quote. “4 years, 62 courses, 8 semesters. Finally, it’s over…I remember 4 years ago when I got admission Always running for lectures chai. No more lectures. No more assignments. No more impromptu Saturday test. Mama, I made it. To you Lord who made this possible. I will praise you…
South African rapper AKA has called out his million of followers on social media platform, Twitter for what he deems as lack of support for his music. Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, better known as AKA is one of the leading names in South African hip-hop, but outside his music, the rapper is also well known for his frequent outbursts on social media and this time, he is coming for his fans. In a tweet posted on his official account (@akaworldwide), the rapper who has over 3.35M followers and recently released his new album, Touch My Blood, accused his fans of not…
Waje is one of those celebrities who has been cyberbullied on social media and has been able to handle it well. During an exclusive interview, the talented singer revealed that she doesn’t really take cyber bullies seriously as she feels that she is a loveable person which is why they don’t get to her “I understand that you don’t know me so your comments is just a comment, you don’t know me. Because if I am standing right in front of you, you will love me, I get it a lot. There are people that come in front of me…
If you think you can call out Seyi Law and his family then have a rethink like this nosy fan who got what he didn’t expect when he criticised the comedian’s wife’s outfit. So the gist is that Seyi Law had posted photos from a private family outing a day go, precisely on Saturday, July 28, 2018. It didn’t take long before a nosy follower took to the comment section to call out the comedian’s wife’s outfit. “Seyi Law is wearing trousers that cover his ankle while his wife’s gown or blouse can’t even cover her laps. What a tale…
Fela’s daughter, Yeni Kuti has laid a curse on a band member who absconded in the United States. According to Vanguard, the band member, whose name is Aghedo Andrew disappeared 20 minutes before the commencement of the show. Femi Kuti made this known on his Instagram page saying: “My bassist Aghedo Andrew nearly ruined my concert yesterday in New York @SummerStage ,He disappeared ( absconded) 20mins before show time. I want to thank the rest of the band for standing strong and giving one of the best shows of the tour.#onepeopleoneworld tour 2018.” In her response, Yeni posted on Instagram…
Just when we thought the Okoye drama was over, Peter dropped a bombshell over the weekend, now his brother Paul is responding to the accusations. Paul Okoye while granting an interview with a radio station was asked about his twin brother’s latest accusation and he gave a very diplomatic answer to the question. “These are sensitive questions and the fact that it is sensitive there are ways you will say it and the way you people will just create news out of it. The way you people are lost about this issue is the same way I am seeing the…
iLLBLISS is the latest celebrity to have faced the brutality and high handedness of SARS officers as he reveals how they had guns to his head. The rapper and music executive made this known on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, on his Twitter page. The tweet, as usual, started off a conversation oo social media in the continuous manhandle and brutality faced by innocent people from these Special police officers. “Last night SARS had guns to my head! Lying on the coal tar next to my manager/ what the fk is going on? Searching us for tramadol and…..” he tweeted. Well…
Christian Pulisic is unlikely to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer, with the German club saying they’ve received no formal bids for the U.S. international, sources have said. However, it is likely Pulisic would be sold in 2019 if he does not sign a new contract with the Bundesliga club. His current deal expires in 2020. Pulisic has long been linked with a move to bigger clubs in Europe with Liverpool considered the leading contender, though recent reports have claimed Chelsea are now targeting the 19-year-old. The Chelsea speculation erupted after German newspaper Bild reported on Friday night that Pulisic’s representatives…
Jude Okoye has shared a motivational story about his journey through success as he once use to be a bus conductor. The elder brother to Peter and Paul Okoye of the famous group, Psquare made this known on his Instagram page on Monday 30, 2018. According to him, he was once stranded under the bridge at Ijora back in 1995 before things changed. “DID YOU KNOW….? My first 4 nights in Lagos in 1995 was spent under ijora bridge stranded cos of music hustle. Had to do conductor work route ijora – jibowu every day to survive. #mondaymotivation,” he said.…
Bovi is still bitter over the guy who stole from him back in secondary school and he has a message for him. The super talented comedian took to his Instagram page on Sunday, July 29, 2018, where he shared his bitter experience with the hostel mate who stole from him. “To that my hostel mate that stole my provision in boarding house when I was in SS1. It’s been 24 years now. I still haven’t forgotten. (My pack of St. Louis Sugar and new can of peak milk). I saved those two through hunger pangs and days and weeks and…
Today is Stella Damasus’ husband, Daniel Ademinokan’s birthday and she can’t stop gushing over him on his special day. The veteran actress took to her Instagram page on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, where she posted a number of photos of her husband. She went on say words can’t describe the way she feels for him rather she would wait to show him in the other room! “My lover, my husband, my friend, my brother, my gist partner, my prayer partner, my hero, the head of my home @dabishop007 happy birthday my love. So much to say to you but I…
Jurgen Klopp is hopeful that the optimism surrounding the club will lead to key players, including Sadio Mane, committing their long-term futures to the Premier League side. The club’s progress has led to top players, including Salah and Firmino, signing new long-term contracts earlier this year and Klopp is optimistic that Mane will follow suit. “When I speak about the good mood in the club, that is not only in the stands. We are Liverpool as a team and the boys want to be part of it,” Klopp told British media. “That’s really cool and it’s a big achievement for…
Maurizio Sarri has said he is still waiting to see the best version of Alvaro Morata at Chelsea, but he praised the Spaniard’s performance in Saturday’s penalty shootout friendly victory over Inter Milan. Morata’s future has been clouded by uncertainty all summer after a disappointing first season in English football saw him score just three times in the final five months of the campaign, and Chelsea have been linked with signing Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain to replace him. Speaking after the match, however, Sarri insisted that Morata is in his plans. “I’m still waiting for the best Morata,” he said.…
Manchester City have signed defender Philippe Sandler from Dutch top division side PEC Zwolle, the Premier League champions announced on Tuesday. City did not provide financial details of the deal, but media reports said the fee was in the region of €3 million ($3.51m). The reports added that Sandler could be loaned back to a club in the Netherlands. Sandler is City’s third signing of the close season and follows forward Riyad Mahrez and defensive midfielder Claudio Gomes into the club. City face FA Cup winners Chelsea in the Community Shield on Sunday, before Pep Guardiola’s team take on Arsenal…
Robert Lewandowski will see out his contract at Bayern Munich despite considering a move away, the club’s new coach Niko Kovac has said. “Our stance is clear: He won’t leave this club,” Kovac told Sky Germany. “Everyone’s entitled to voice his wish. And it’s right that Robert’s playing with the idea to go elsewhere. But it’s one thing what he would like to do and another thing what we want. He will see out his contract.” Kovac confirmed in kicker that he will not make any changes to the squad’s hierarchy, and confirmed that Manuel Neuer will be staying. “We…
Arsenal return home from their tour to Singapore with two creditable performances and one outstanding result to their name. These are still early days in the reign of Unai Emery but a 5-1 win over his old club Paris Sai nt-Germain and a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid, with Arsenal going on to lose the penalty shootout, are encouraging first steps. Little can be read into preseason results, but outside the scorelines we have seen plenty of evidence that Arsenal are in good shape heading into the new season. Here is why. A new head coach, especially one who is…
Julen Lopetegui has said he will be happy if the club do not sign any other players this summer and that Gareth Bale will have a “magnificent opportunity” to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. “We are delighted with the team we have,” Lopetegui told reporters on Monday ahead of the International Champions Cup game against Manchester United in Miami. “We are convinced we will fight for everything. From there, we are working to try to be a good team. If nobody comes and nobody goes, I will be a happy coach.” Bale spoke about leaving Madrid following the Champions League final win…