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Sarri, Mourinho fight over Inter Milan defender

Maurizio Sarri wants Chelsea to sign Inter centre-back, Milan Skriniar, ahead of Manchester United. The Blues bolstered Sarri's options in the summer, with the signings of Jorginho, Mateo Kovacic and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who joined in a club-record

Super Eagles defender, Troost-Ekong joins Watford

Nigerian defender, William Troost-Ekong, has completed a permanent transfer to Watford. The Hornets announced his signing in an official statement on Tuesday. The 27-year-old, who has 42 caps for the Super Eagles, represented his country at the 2018 World

Ex-Super Eagles defender, Babalade is dead

Former Super Eagles defender, Ajibade Babalade, has died after suffering a cardiac arrest. Babalade passed away in Ibadan on Friday. "We are sad to announce the shock demise of former Super Eagles defender, Ajibade Babalade, Babalade died of cardiac arrest

Balotelli names toughest defender he ever faced

Former Inter Milan striker, Mario Balotelli, has revealed the toughest defender he ever played against. According to the ex-Italy international, Chelsea centre-back, Thiago Silva is the toughest defender he has ever seen. The former Manchester City star recently

Transfer: Arsenal signs Manchester City's experienced defender

Arsenal have announced the signing of Scotland international, Jennifer Beattie from Manchester City Women. This was announced in a statement on Arsenal official website, arsenal.com. Beattie, who has signed a long-term contract, is returning to the Gunners

Transfer: Top English club sign Nigerian defender

Charlton Athletic have completed the signing of Nigerian defender, Deji Oshilaja, on a free transfer. Oshilaja joined the Championship club on a two-year deal on Monday night. Speaking after joining Charlton, Oshilaja told the club's official website: "Charlton

Tottenham Hotspur defender chooses Nigeria over England

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is in prime position to secure the services of Tottenham Hotspur defender, Jubril Okedina, after he pledged his international future to the three-time African champions, AllNigeriaSoccer reports. Born in London to Nigerian

Real Madrid's ex-defender, Carlos suffers stroke

Former Real Madrid defender, Carlos Secretario is in intensive care after suffering a stroke. He is being assessed in hospital after his health scare, O Jogo reports. The 52-year-old spent the 1996-97 season at Real Madrid and the Los Blancos sent him a message

Transfer deadline: Barcelona defender joins another club

Barcelona have confirmed that 21-year-old defender, Moussa Wague has left the club to join OGC Nice on loan. Wague made his debut with the first team on April 13, 2019, against Huesca in La Liga. The Catalan club made this known in a statement on their official

Super Falcons defender, Plumptre undergoes successful surgery

Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre has undergone a successful surgery in Saudi Arabia. Plumptre sustained the injury while in action for Saudi club, Al Ittihad last month. The injury forced her to miss Nigeria's 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against

Chelsea in 'advanced talks' for Real Madrid defender

Real Madrid left-back, Sergio Reguilon, is in talks to join Chelsea, according to ESPN. It is understood discussions are already at an advanced stage. Reguilon was voted "the best left-back in LaLiga" for the 2019/2020 season. Last week, Everton submitted

Arsenal offer four players for £25m defender

Celtic have rejected Arsenal's offer of four players for Kieran Tierney, the UK Sun reports. Gunners boss, Unai Emery, is hopeful of signing a new left-back this summer, as he plans to revert to a back four next season. Emery has told the board to make a move

Transfer: Arsenal confirm £10million deal for defender

Arsenal have confirmed the sale of Krystian Bielik to Championship side, Derby County, for a fee of £10million ($12m). The 21-year-old defender, who joined from Legia Warsaw In 2015, leaves north London without having made a single Premier League appearance

Transfer: Barcelona agree deal for €25million defender

Barcelona have reached an agreement with Real Betis to sign defender Junior Firpo, in a deal which could reach €25million, ESPN reports. The LaLiga champions will pay an initial €18m for the Spain under-21 left-back, with an additional €7m due in potential

Transfer: Arsenal confirm €5million deal for defender

Arsenal have confirmed that club captain, Laurent Koscielny, has left to join Bordeaux. Koscielny signs for the Ligue 1 side after making 353 appearances for the Gunners. The Frenchman was part of Emirates FA Cup-winning squads in 2014, 2015 and 2017. "We

Neymar names best defender he ever played against

Brazil superstar, Neymar, has named Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos as the best defender he has ever come across in his glittering career. The 27-year-old hailed Ramos as an excellent central defender, adding that it was very difficult to play against the

Transfer: Arsenal announce signing of highly rated defender

Arsenal have completed the signing of another player on Thursday, according to the club's official website. Highly-rated French defender William Saliba has joined the club from Saint-Etienne on a long-term contract. Arsenal, however, loaned the player immediately

Chelsea confirm deal for 19-year-old defender

Chelsea have confirmed that 19-year-old defender, Marc Guehi left the club on Friday to join Championship club, Swansea City on loan until the end of the season. Guehi made his senior Chelsea debut in their Carabao Cup win over GrimsbyTown last September.