With Nigeria finishing third in the recent Africa Cup of Nations, not a bad result though also not what Super Eagles fans were after, the lack of transfer interest in their players is glaring.
Europe’s big leagues appear to have little interest in African football’s biggest team, and with the transfer window slowly closing, there’s little sign that will change.
Leicester midfielder Wilfred Ndidi was a rare player to garner attention from a big club, as reports suggested Manchester United could be…
With Nigeria finishing third in the recent Africa Cup of Nations, not a bad result though also not what Super Eagles fans were after, the lack of transfer interest in their players is glaring.
Europe’s big leagues appear to have little interest in African football’s biggest team, and with the transfer window slowly closing, there’s little sign that will change.
Leicester midfielder Wilfred Ndidi was a rare player to garner attention from a big club, as reports suggested Manchester United could be…
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Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of midfielder Idrissa Gueye from Everton for a fee of around €32 million, which could increase through bonuses.
As confirmed by ESPN FC sources, the Senegal international underwent his medical with the French champions on Monday before signing his new four-year contract at Parc des Princes.
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PSG tried unsuccessfully to sign Gueye, 29, in January but the former Aston Villa…
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Paris Saint-Germain are closing in on the signing of Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye, sources have confirmed to ESPN FC.
The Ligue 1 champions tried unsuccessfully to sign the Senegal international back in January but look likely to get their man this time.
According to ESPN FC sources, PSG and Everton are in advanced talks over Gueye and very close to agreeing a fee of around €32 million that could eventually rise closer to €40 million through bonuses.
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PSG eyeing sizeable bid for Everton’s Gueye
Paris Saint-Germain look set to test Everton’s determination to keep hold of Idrissa Gueye, with the French champions ready to table a bid of £27 million for the player.
That’s according to L’Equipe, with the French publication adamant that PSG won’t give…
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Craig Burley says Neymar is at least partially responsible for his latest injury by the way he goaded his fellow Ligue 1 players throughout the season. Paris Saint-Germain are ready to end their attempts to sign midfielder Idrissa Gueye after Everton boss Marco Silva blocked the move, a source has told ESPN FC.
PSG have been chasing Senegal international Gueye and saw an offer rejected, prompting him to submit a transfer request, but will now turn their attention to Lille’s Thiago Mendes.
The source said Silva had not given his approval for Gueye to be sold, and PSG believe he has threatened to resign if the player departs against his wishes.
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