Juventus have agreed to pay Gonzalo Higuain’s €94.7 million release clause, Sky Sport Italia reports, with the Napoli striker said to have undergone a medical with Bianconeri officials in Madrid on Friday. Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal were also rumoured to be interested in the Argentina international, who broke a Serie A record last season by scoring 36 goals, but it is the Italian champions who look to have made the decisive move having already signed Miralem Pjanic from rivals Roma earlier this summer. Meanwhile, Eurosport claims Arsenal will soften the blow of having missed out on Higuain by announcing a…
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David de Gea is confident Manchester United will challenge for the Premier League title as they enter a new era under Jose Mourinho. Life since Sir Alex Ferguson’s success-laden reign came to an end has been tougher than many expected, but anticipation and excitement is building around the club once again. Eric Bailly, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and, most excitingly, Zlatan Ibrahimovic have bolstered a squad that will soon welcome a top-level midfielder, with United trying to acquire Juventus’ Paul Pogba in what could prove a world-record deal. De Gea has been enthused both by the summer acquisitions and appointment of Mourinho,…
Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal still plan on spending “big money” this transfer window, if he can find the right player. The Gunners have only made one major signing so far this summer by bringing in Granit Xhaka in a deal worth around £30 million, and Wenger is still searching for that elusive top-quality striker to strengthen his attack. But while Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has said in an interview that the transfer window should not be seen as biggest key to the club’s success, Wenger reassured fans that he is still looking to bring in reinforcements. “I am sure…
Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has declined to confirm whether Gonzalo Higuain has had a medical with the Italian champions and refused to answer questions on Paul Pogba’s potential move to Manchester United. Sky Sport Italia has reported that Juve have agreed to meet the €94.7 million release clause in Napoli striker Higuain’s contract and that the 28-year-old underwent a medical in Madrid on Friday. Asked about the rumours after Juve’s penalty shootout defeat to Melbourne Victory on Saturday, Allegri said only: “I don’t talk about transfer news. The only thing I can talk about tonight is the game.” Allegri also…
Sunderland have appointed former Manchester United manager David Moyes to replace Sam Allardyce as boss at the Stadium of Light, the perennial Premier League strugglers said on Saturday. Moyes – the northeast England club’s ninth permanent boss in less than eight years – signed a four-year contract with the Black Cats and was chairman Ellis Short’s “first choice” to take over after Allardyce was named the new England manager this week. Moyes, 53, who was sacked from Old Trafford in the immediate post-Alex Ferguson era and then had an unsuccessful stint in Spain with Real Sociedad, will be tasked with…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho on Saturday shipped out defender Guillermo Varela on a season-long loan to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga. The Uruguayan, 23, made his senior United bow in a goalless home draw against West Ham last December and made 10 starts for the first team at Old Trafford. He also scored the title-clinching goal for the under-21s last season at Tottenham. He came on as a substitute in Mourinho’s first game in charge of United – a 2-0 friendly win at Wigan last weekend – but did not travel to China for their pre-season tour. “Manchester United…
Drake is putting the competition on blast. After reportedly dissing Joe Budden on ‘No Shopping,’ the 6 God seemingly took some shots at Tory Lanez and Tyga on the opening night of his ‘Summer Sixteen Tour’. ‘All you boys doing fake ‘Controllas’ want to be me a little,’ rapped Drake, referencing Lanez’ recent ‘Controlla’ remix and Tyga’s ‘Controlla’-esque single ‘1 of 1.’ This comes after Tory said he was coming for Drake’s crown and after he responded to Drizzy’s ‘Summer Sixteen’ barbs with ‘Line Up the Flex.’ Meanwhile, Drake and Tyga have had a rocky past, although Tyga said that…
For respected producer Cobhams Asuquo, dreams do indeed come true as he meets with his idol, Wyclef Jean. Cobhams apparently had a longstanding wish to meet Wyclef, saying he has been largely inspired by the Haitian musician. He shared a studio session with Wyclef and Sound Sultan enjoying Asa‘s hit single, ‘Jailer’ today and excitedly shared, ‘In the presence of greatness, Wyclef Jean. Be careful what you dream about. Dreams really come true. I had dreamt of meeting him, created music inspired by him, even written music 10 years ago hoping that someday himself and Asa perform it. Now I’m…
Nigerian pop stars, Wizkid, Davido, Tiwa Savage have been nominated in the forthcoming third edition of African Muzik Magazine (AFRIMMA) awards. The award ceremony which is scheduled to take place in Texas, USA, sees Wizkid battle Flavour, Davido and Olamide for the ‘Best Male West Africa’ award, while Tiwa Savage and Yemi Alade will battle other female stars for the ‘Best Female West Africa’ award. Emma Nyra‘s ‘For My Matter’, Phyno‘s ‘Fada Fada’ and Korede Bello‘s ‘Romantic’ will further slug it out for the Video of the Year award. AFRIMMA is set to hold on October 15, 2016.
Jeremy Carver and Ajiona Alexus have joined “Empire” According to deadline, the duo will play young Cookie Lyon and Lucious Lyon, as the upcoming season will be offering viewers more insight into the younger lives of Lucious and Cookie. Cudi joins latest additions including Kid Cudi, Taye Diggs, Sierra McClain, French Montana, and Birdman. “Empire” stars Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere “Yazz” Gray, Trai Byers, Grace Gealey, Kaitlin Doubleday, Gabourey Sidibe, Ta’Rhonda Jones and Serayah McNeill. It has also featured guest appearances by celebrities like Chris Rock, Alicia Keys, Marisa Tomei, Naomi Campbell, Ludacris, Adam Rodriguez, Vivica…
Toyin Aimakhu has finally come out to address her split with estranged hubby, Adeniyi Johnson. The actress has been asked and pleaded by fans ever since her split to reconcile with Adeniyi. She took to Instgaram yesterday, July 21, 2016 to share a post which reads: “In the end we are both at fault. I held on too tight and he didn’t hold on enough” accompanied by, “If I don’t say this to my fans, then I will be an ingrate, I have never seen or heard about any breakup and fans beg this much, but please let God take…
31-year-old media personality Toke Makinwa has caused an uproar on Instagram after she shared a new sexy photo of herself. On Thursday, July 21, 2016 Toke Makinwa shared a braless photo and captioned it “BOLD. BARE. STRONG. SEXY. POWER. FREE. This year has been one of transformation, transition and evolvement. I am BECOMING so excited about what’s to come…” A lot of people did not get the caption as they focused on Toke Makinwa going braless. Some people commented that her boobs were exposed and her nipples were on display. Many blogs and sites have ran with the story of…
So, yesterday, July 21, 2016, actress Ebube Nwagbo in the spirit of throwback shared a photo of herself back in the university. Looking plump and radiant, several fans commended the actress for maintaining her skin colour and still looking younger than ever. However, an Internet troll was having none of it and called the actress out for not retaining her ‘fleshiness’. “You were sweeter than you are now, you were fleshy and thick but now, fashion has made you gone slim and ugly, ” she wrote. Ebube having none of it replied, “Dear madam, you have no right to call…
R&B singer, Bobby Brown has just welcomed a baby girl. The proud new dad is a father for the seventh time as he announced on Instagram on Thursday, July 21, that his wife, Alicia Etheredge, has given birth to a baby girl. “Just had a baby girl, 10 pounds,” he captioned a photo showing him smiling. This becomes the third child the couple have together. The duo who wed in Honolulu in June 2012 are already parents of a boy, Cassius, and girl Bodhi. Brown also has three children from previous relationships, Landon, La’Princia and Bobby Jr. Recall his daughter…
Nollywood actress Doris Simeon is a year older today, July 22, 2016 and to celebrate her special day she has released some new beach themed photos. In the photos you can see a natural looking Doris lie on the ocean bank staring sultry into the camera. Doris Simeon shot into limelight in the famous Nigerian TV series in “Papa Ajasco”. In 2001 she made her movie debut with a role in the movie “Oloju Ede”. She won the Best Indigenous Actress at the 2008 edition of AMAA and is a TV show host, master of ceremony and the MD of…
French Montana who just purchased Selena Gomez’s former mansion in Calabasas, Los Angeles, is reportedly searching for something new if cheap. The rapper is reportedly searching for a new bachelor pad somewhere closer to his home town, New York. TMZ reports that Montana spent most of this week in Manhattan searching for a condo within the range of $5-10 million. Montana who has been linked with Khloe Kardashian and spends a lot of time with the Kardashian family within the Calabasas area might have plans to shuttle more in months to come.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that he used Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s lack of a title in England as a way to motivate the Swede to join the club. Ibrahimovic has won titles in Spain, Italy, France and the Netherlands but, after being released by PSG this summer, Mourinho pointed out to him that he has not yet won the Premier League — like the Portuguese himself. Mourinho insisted that he does not believe that money is a source of motivation for Ibrahimovic and feels that the player would have gone elsewhere, if that was the case. “Let’s be honest,…
Mino Raiola has said that he does not care about setting a transfer record by brokering a deal for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba to join Manchester United. Agent Raiola added that he is also uninterested about his public image and said that he treats his players like his children. Pogba is currently with a club who have won Serie A for five years in a row and are looking forward to Champions League football again next season, while United are in a transitional period after a fifth-placed Premier League finish and are preparing for the Europa League. Real Madrid, having…
Sam Allardyce has left Sunderland to become the new England manager, the Football Association (FA) has announced. Allardyce, 61, leaves Sunderland to take charge of England as they seek to rebuild after a disappointing Euro 2016 campaign that ended with a round-of-16 defeat to tournament debutants Iceland. He will take charge for England’s 2018 World Cup qualifiers, which begin with a trip to Slovakia on Sept. 4. The FA is reported to have made the decision to appoint Allardyce after Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who has a year remaining on his contract, turned down the role. Hull City manager Steve…
Jose Mourinho says Manchester United’s transfer dealing are “75 percent done,” with only the signing of a midfielder left on his initial to-do list. Speaking in Shanghai after United lost their first game in the International Champions Cup 4-1 to Borussia Dortmund, the United boss said his plans have not changed since he took over the club. “I said at the first press conference at Old Trafford, our market has a fundamental part. And that fundamental part is four players: one central defender, one midfielder, one striker, and one creative player,” Mourinho said. “And when we finish that fundamental market…