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Spanish giants Barcelona are in hot pursuit of Real Betis left-back Junior Firpo this summer Barcelona will tempt fellow La Liga side Real Betis with two players plus cash in exchange for Junior Firpo, according to reports. Ernesto Valverde is keen on bringing in the left-back this summer after establishing himself as a regular starter at Betis - making 43 appearances since early 2018. And according to Spanish publication Diario Sport, the Spanish giants will do everything they can to sign Firpo by tempting Betis with a deal that would be hard to refuse. The 22-year-old has a £53million release clause in his contract and has a long-term deal at the club until the summer of 2023. ALSO READ: Barcelona Set To Sign Spain Striker Rodrigo Moreno From Valencia However, Diario report that Barcelona would not have to offer too much cash as they would add midfielder Rafinha Alcantara and left-back Juan Miranda as part of the deal. Denis Suarez, who endured a nightmare loan spell at Arsenal l...

Gernot Rohr, reacted to the early arrival of John Obi Mike at the training camp in Asaba. The Super Eagles Coach Genort Rohr,said that Mikel Obi’s early arrival means that the former Chelsea star is very committed to do well and to lead the team to the 2019 AFCON in Egypt. ”Mikel has at all times been a professional and the fact that he arrived here early means that he is very committed to do well and to lead us,” Rohr was quoted by Allnigeriasoccer as saying. ALSO READ:Godwin Bamigboye Said To Gernort Rohr 'Use The Right Player' ”We expect 25 players here but some of them cannot come in today because they had games– like Ighalo came yesterday from China — Alex Iwobi is also being expected. ”So, the team will be complete in two days but already 18 players have arrived here in Asaba. ”Training will start immediately today to get our players ready.” The Super Eagles will start their opening match on the 22nd of June 2019 against Burundi.

Antoine Griezmann has admitted he is unsure when his next club will be confirmed after revealing he will leave Atletico Madrid this summer. The French World Cup winner, who has been at Atletico since 2014, revealed last month that he would finally leave after teasing at a move away last summer. Barcelona are the front-runners to sign Griezmann but he has also been linked with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain since. But 28-year-old Griezmann has now admitted he is unsure of what lies ahead. 'I do not know when my future will be resolved,' Griezmann is cited as report by Marca, after scoring for France in a 2-0 friendly victory against Bolivia. 'It is a good question, but everything will come in its time.' It is expected that Barcelona will submit a bid for Griezmann at the start of July when a clause in his current contract sees him become available for £106million.

Juventus 'make £75million bid for Matthijs de Ligt' as they look to fend off fierce interest in Ajax wonderkid Juventus have lodged a £75million bid for Ajax centre-back Matthijs de Ligt , according to reports in Italy. The Ajax wonderkid has attracted heavy interest from a host of Europe's top clubs, including Barcelona, Liverpool and Manchester United. And according to Italian publication Tuttosport, the Serie A giants have now swooped in with the big-money offer to try and fend off interest from their European rivals. De Ligt has become one of the most sought after players in world football this summer following a fine campaign for Ajax. The 19-year-old Dutchman won the Eredivisie title and progressed to the Champions League semi-finals with the exciting Ajax squad. Juventus are looking to bolster their squad in the transfer window as they look to claim their first Champions League title since 1996.

Pastor Paul Adefarasin, Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church in Lagos and his wife Ifeanyin Adefarasin are celebrating their 24th wedding anniversary today. Pastor Paul Adefarasin and wife both took to their Instagram pages to declare their love for each other as the mark their anniversary. He wrote: 24years with you feels like 24months. If had a thousand lives, I will choose to live them all loving, serving and being with you in Christ forever. Thank you Ifeanyi for choosing me. Happy anniversary, I love you. #24 #anniversary #Adefarasin24 #gratitude ALSO READ: Pastor Adefarasin Writes Open Letter To His Handsome Son Who Just Graduated With A First Class (Photos) She wrote: My Love?, my Boo? my Boaz ?. 24 years ago, I held onto your arm and walked down the aisle after we said ‘I do’. Today, that arm which is so much stronger continues to be what leads me, what I lean on, and what I hold onto, as you have carried me and our lovely children so graciously. I’m grateful that God ...

West Ham have made a second summer addition to their goalkeeping ranks after signing David Martin – son of Irons legend Alvin - on a free transfer from Millwall. Martin will join on July 1 on an initial two-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months. West Ham confirmed last week long-serving stopper Adrian will be released when his contract expires at the end of this month. He was replaced as back-up to Lukasz Fabianski by another new signing Roberto whose move was announced 48 hours after Adrian's exit. The arrival of 33 year-old Martin will allow West Ham to send promising youngster, England youth international Nathan Trott, 20, out on loan next season to gain first-team experience. Martin said: 'Signing for West Ham United is a dream, both for me and my family. 'I've grown up around West Ham and to come to my boyhood club is a dream.