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 The opening weekend of the Premier League season may have already been and gone but clubs are still working hard to finalise their business in the remaining three weeks of the summer transfer window. Chelsea and Liverpool shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge and the two teams have been battling each other away from the field as well, with Mauricio Pochettino and Jurgen Klopp desperate to secure their top targets. Harry Maguire Manchester United have done the bulk of their business already by completing three signings, bringing in Mason Mount, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund but Erik ten Hag is not finished yet after sanctioning the departures of Fred and Anthony Elanga. The Dutchman could bring in two more new faces before the deadline, with a centre-back and defensive midfielder on his shortlist. Arsenal could be tempted into the market too despite spending over £200m already this summer, with Mikel Arteta refusing to rule out further arrivals after their 2-1 win o...

Mauricio Pochettino's dream Chelsea XI vs West Ham with Moises Caicedo transfer sealed football.london takes a look at what Chelsea's line-up could look like at the weekend against West Ham should the club complete the signing of Moises Caicedo by then SHARE By Bobby Vincent Chelsea Writer 17:00, 14 AUG 2023 UPDATED 17:07, 14 AUG 2023 Bookmark Moises Caicedo is close to joining Chelsea Chelsea are now extremely close to completing the signing of Moises Caicedo from Brighton & Hove Albion. As reported by primeblog   late on Sunday evening,  Chelsea have agreed a £115million deal with Brighton  to sign Caicedo after months of negotiations over the midfielder. The Ecuador international will finalise his move to Stamford Bridge ahead of sealing a British record transfer. Chelsea are set to officially confirm the move very soon after beating competition from Liverpool for Caicedo. As long as everything goes to plan, there is a serious chance the 21-year-old will be in the ...

 Romeo Lavia is being chased by Liverpool and Chelsea; Reds struck a deal thought to be worth £60m but Blues were close to an agreement with Southampton at end of last week; Lavia wants to join Chelsea with the Blues already beating Liverpool to signing of Moises Caicedo from Brighton Liverpool have already missed out on Moises Caicedo to Chelsea after the Brighton midfielder moved to Stamford Bridge for a British record £115m. Liverpool had a £111m offer accepted by Brighton only for the 21-year-old to inform them he only intended to join Chelsea. Southampton had been holding firm on their £50m valuation of 19-year-old Lavia. Chelsea had made an offer of £48m last week, while Liverpool had seen three previous offers turned down this summer

  Mason Mount's contract  at Stamford Bridge is about to expire, and the Blues are willing to let him leave if an agreement isn’t reached by the transfer window.   Chelsea appear to be searching for potential replacements for Mason Mount if the midfielder is allowed to leave the club during the summer transfer window. That’s to prevent the Cobham Academy graduate from departing on a free deal afterwards, as the possibility of a switch seems more likely as negotiations over an extension stall. The England international has been linked to teams like Manchester United and Liverpool for a possible transfer in the coming months.

  The January transfer window may be closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead to the summer and there's plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Napoli seek €150m for Osimhen move Manchester United and Chelsea are both interested in striker Victor Osimhen with Napoli looking for a €150 million transfer fee, as per FootMercato. The report reveals that while the Nigeria international is under contract until 2025, he could be on his way out of Italy this summer. United are in the market for a high-profile striker, while Chelsea are also keen to add to their forward options. However, the report states the Blues are not in a strong financial position after spending over £600m in recent windows. Paris Saint-German are also in the running for Osimhen, though the forward has his heart set on a Premier League move.

  SPEECH BY THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE OF LABOUR PARTY MR. PETER OBI TODAY 1ST OF MARCH 2023 FELLOW NIGERIANS. At this point, I want to address everyone and all my followers and all humble obidatti that your efforts, prayers and votes are not in vain. It’s obvious and clear that the level of manipulation of results this time is well seen with evidence of videos flying all over. I wish to say that this matter is still not over because lies can’t stand in this country for long. The truth is coming and it’s coming with facts. Let all labour party voters and supporters be peaceful and be of a calm and prayerful spirit. God is preparing something behind the scene, something is cooking. In this country Nigeria, Peter Obi will be declared the winner and sworn in as the president of Nigeria. Don’t let the current drama deceive you or make you feel that God doesn’t answer prayers, all are the trick of the Devil. The victory that is coming at last shall be glorious and shall shake the world…...

  Barcelona head coach, Xavi, has revealed that he congratulated Manchester United stars Casemiro and Raphael Varane after his team was eliminated from the UEFA Europa League by the Red Devils on Thursday night. Xavi watched as two goals from Fred and Antony ensured Man United defeated Barcelona 2-1 in the Europa League playoff second-leg tie at Old Trafford. Robert Lewandowski scored a penalty for the Spanish La Liga giants against Erik ten Hag’s side. Xavi’s men were knocked out of the Europa League on a 4-3 aggregate, having played 2-2 in the first leg last week at Camp Nou. The result against Man United put an end to Xavi’s hopes of achieving success in Europe this season. Speaking at his post-match press conference after the game, Xavi said he displayed his professionalism by congratulating Casemiro and Varane. Xavi said [Football Espana]: “I spoke to Casemiro and Varane. I have respect for [Manchester] United and congratulations to them.”

  Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, has advised his supporters and all Nigerians to stay calm. The former Anambra governor made the appeal Tuesday morning at the Asaba airport in Delta State. Obi, who was on his way to Abuja, was interviewed by a citizen that shared the same flight. “We should remain calm, consistent and persistent,” the flagbearer said. “All we are asking for is good governance. Let the government care for the poor people.” There are peaceful protests in some parts of the country as citizens allege altered results, over-voting and disenfranchisement. Obi is currently in third place behind Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate. At least 20 states have been officially declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The announcement of results from states continues today at the national collation centre in Abuja

 withheld salaries to be paid in tranches by adesina wah the national executive council, nec, meeting of the academic staff union of universities, asuu, is expected to hold tomorrow, during which the union will deliberate on recent developments in the face-off between it and the federal government.abent. Sources told primesblog that the NEC meeting would be preceded by congresses in its branches nationwide today. In line with its tradition, the NEC meeting would start late on Thursday and the decision made public early Friday morning when the ongoing strike is expected to be called off. The developments , it was gathered, are as a result of the intervention of speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, in the matter after the Court of Appeal last Friday gave the union seven days to comply with the ruling of the National Industrial Court in Abuja, that it should call off the action before further entertainment of the matter between it and the FG would continue. Als...

  Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo could join a club playing in the Champions League when the transfer window reopens in January. The 37-year-old tried to force a move away from the Red Devils in the summer and failed. This has seen Ronaldo play in the Europa League for the first time in his senior career. Ronaldo is scarcely used by United boss Erik ten Hag in the Premier League and could try to move again in the winter window. UEFA rules would allow the five-time Ballon d’Or winner to sign for a team in the Champions League in January and play in the knockout rounds in the new year. This is despite Ronaldo having made three appearances for United in the Europa League this season.

  Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, Cyph has been evicted from the reality TV show.  Cyph’s eviction is coming immediately after 24-years-old beauty entrepreneur from Ondo state was also shown the way out of the show during the Sunday Live Eviction show. Cyph a 27-year-old, university graduate from Imo State is an art, music and tech lover. Meanwhile, the host of the show, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu said Christy O couldn’t honour a post-eviction interview session on the stage. Christy O can’t do the interview tonight. She’s not in the right frame of mind right now” Ebuka said. Earlier in the week Cyph and Christy O were nominated alongside fellow level 2 housemates Khalid, Amaka and Phyna by Head of House, Hermes. Christy O and Cyph join Beauty who was disqualified earlier in the day as the first set of housemates to leave the show. In his exit interview, Cyph reminisced on his romantic ties with level one’s Doyin and intimated Ebuka on his next career steps while Christy O express...

 Instagram has been one of the largest social media platforms on the planet with over 1billion users since it's launch in October 2010. Since then it has became a medium for entertainment, promotions and business around the globe. Instagram has grown fast and effective around many parts of the world. We will be Sharing with you today, will be Sharing with you then most followed Nigerians on the platform. 1. Davido ( 24.4million followers) David adedeji adeleke popularly known by his stage name davido is a Nigerian song writer singer and record producer who holds the spot for the most follower Nigerian on Instagram. 2. Yemi alade (16.9 million followers) Yemi eberechi alade is a Nigerian afro-pop singer song writer and activist yemi alade is the second most followed Nigerian on Instagram with 16.9 million followers. 3. funke akindele. (15.4 million followers) Funke akindele is a Nollywood actress she holds the spot for the third most following Nigerian on Instagram with 15.4 million...

Ifedioku, who is a popular social media influencer, has said in her new post that relationships are for strong people, and if you are not strong enough to face the difficulties of relationships, then you should focus on food, according to her. She made this statement with a new set of eye-catching pictures of herself in a white outfit and black joggers. She is someone who likes fashion and she loves to appear in unique dressing styles. On this occasion, she showed off her beauty in a white outfit and black joggers. She showed up in neatly done make-up, which looked stunning on her face as she tied a scarf on her head. Her decision to appear in a simple outfit has drawn the attention of her followers, as they reacted in different ways. She wrote a caption where she revealed that relationships are for strong people alone. She said, "Relationships are for strong people. If you are weak, focus on food." Some of the people who came across the photos were quick to react, as some of...

  Authorities of the Nigerian Police have reacted to the​ viral video showing the kidnapped Hon. Mike Ogiasa, cousin to Former President Goodluck Jonathan, pleading for ransom to be paid to his abductors for his release The video, which was released by unknown persons, showed the abducted Hon. Mike Ogiasa in a six feet hole dug in an unknown area and his head covered with black hood. His two hands were tied and he was pleading to his friends and families to arrange any amount in their possession for his kidnappers to release him Ogiasa, who sounded scared for his life, was heard asking his families whether his life is not worth anything to them and pleaded that ransom demanded should be paid. The Spokesman of the Bayelsa Police Command, Asinim Butswat, who confirmed the authenticity of the video, said the heads of security agencies have met on Friday night to brainstorm on new strategies to ensure he is rescued unhurt. According to Butswat, the police wants to assure the general pu...