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Chelsea FC are planning for Emanuel Emegha to become part of their senior squad starting from the summer of 2026, in line with earlier reports from May. LeadNaija learnt that the 21-year-old forward, currently at RC Strasbourg, is expected to remain with the Ligue 1 side for the 2025/26 season to continue his development before […] More

Napoli have identified Darwin Nunez as their priority target for the central striker role, with the club holding off on pursuing alternative options as they focus fully on the Liverpool forward. Report revealed that talks are expected to resume next week, as Napoli seek to determine whether a transfer fee and salary package can be […] More

Real Madrid are on track to finalize a new contract for goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in July, with the proposal already in the drafting stage, sources close to the club confirmed to LeadNaija. The Belgian international, who remains a key figure at the Santiago Bernabéu despite recovering from a long-term injury, is said to be fully […] More

Florian Wirtz has confirmed that discussions with new Liverpool manager Arne Slot played a pivotal role in his decision to join the club. Speaking on the move, the German midfielder said: “I can remember the first time — he already showed me some scenes of how we want to play and how I could fit […] More

Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen are in advanced negotiations over the transfer of Jarell Quansah, with final details currently being finalized. According to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, both clubs are discussing a £30 million deal plus performance-related add-ons, following an agreement already reached on the player’s personal terms. LeadNaija gathered that the 21-year-old centre-back, who impressed […] More

Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers have officially completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Fer López from La Liga club Celta Vigo in a deal worth €25 million, including add-ons. The highly-rated 22-year-old has signed a long-term contract with Wolves, marking a major step in his rising career. Speaking after the announcement, Fer López expressed his […] More

Lionel Messi has opened up about his long-standing rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo, emphasizing the mutual respect between the two legends despite years of fierce competition. “I have a lot of respect and admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo and for the career he’s had—and continues to have,” Messi said in a recent interview. “He is still competing […] More

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly in advanced talks with AFC Bournemouth over the potential signing of Ukrainian defender Illia Zabarnyi, with the deal believed to be worth around €60 million. According to our source, Tanziloic reports that both clubs are nearing an agreement, with only final details left to be ironed out. If completed, the move […] More

Chelsea will strive to continue their winning form when they meet Brazilian side Flamengo in their next Club World Cup group stage match. Despite picking up three points from their last game, the Blues failed to impress in crucial areas, and numerous changes could be made to their starting lineup for the Flamengo game. Here […] More

The Nigerian international’s superb strike in Atalanta’s 3-2 loss to Real Madrid was the first on the list. The 27-year-old also earned a nomination for his sublime finish in La Dea’s 5-0 trouncing of Empoli at the Gewiss Stadium. Lookman will be looking to add another individual award to his collection after scooping Atalanta’s Player […] More

Despite enduring recent struggles on the pitch, Manchester United remain a global powerhouse on social media, boasting the highest following of any Premier League club. According to new data released by the CIES Football Observatory, the Red Devils have amassed a staggering 233.6 million followers across five major social media platforms: 𝕏, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, […] More