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Scottish Sun
9 hours ago
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Brentford plot move to beat West Ham to transfer of Reims striker dubbed the next Adebayor
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRENTFORD have held talks to sign Gambian wonderkid Adama Bojang but could face a fight with West Ham for the highly-rated forward. The exciting 21-year-old caught the attention of Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea in 2023 before sealing a switch to French side Stade Reims. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Adama Bojang is on the list of Premier League clubs two years after arriving in Europe Credit: Getty 3 Bojang's playing style is being likened to former Premier League star Adebayor Credit: Getty Images - Getty He spent last season on loan in Switzerland with Grasshopper Club Zurich, where he bagged six goals and chipped in with two assists across 27 appearances. He netted a hat-trick against FC Luzern in April and scored twice against INEOS-owned FC Lausanne-Sport in February. In Gambia, Bojang is known as the "next Emmanuel Adebayor" thanks to his lanky frame, technical ability and blistering pace. Bojang is regarded as one of the most promising African talents of his generation and was previously courted by RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt and Hoffenheim before heading to France two years ago. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS ROO WHAT? Wayne Rooney lined up to take shock managerial job in non-league SunSport understands Brentford have already held talks with the player's representatives and believe a fee of around £5million could be enough to tempt Reims into selling this summer. The Bees are undergoing a major summer rebuild and are on the cusp of appointing current set-piece coach Keith Andrews as the successor to Thomas Frank. They're also bracing for the departure of star forward Bryan Mbeumo. Manchester United have launched a £60million bid but Brentford are holding out for closer to £65million. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK The Bees are also set to lose dependable Christian Norgaard this summer after Arsenal bid £9million for the midfielder to replace departing Thomas Partey. West Ham, meanwhile, have also spoken to Bojang's camp while an unnamed Premier League club are believed to be monitoring the situation. Arsenal announce new five-year contract for Myles Lewis-Skelly after Real Madrid eyed shock free transfer The Hammers are expected to be in the market for forwards, with the futures of Niclas Fullkrug and Michail Antonio both uncertain. They admire Bojang's potential and see him as a long-term project but now face serious competition from Brentford, who are suddenly scrambling to rebuild after Frank's shock departure. 3 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
The Irish Sun
9 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Brentford plot move to beat West Ham to transfer of Reims striker dubbed the next Adebayor
BRENTFORD have held talks to sign Gambian wonderkid Adama Bojang but could face a fight with West Ham for the highly-rated forward. The exciting 21-year-old caught the attention of Manchester United, 3 Adama Bojang is on the list of Premier League clubs two years after arriving in Europe Credit: Getty 3 Bojang's playing style is being likened to former Premier League star Adebayor Credit: Getty Images - Getty He spent last season on loan in Switzerland with Grasshopper Club Zurich, where he bagged six goals and chipped in with two assists across 27 appearances. He netted a hat-trick against FC Luzern in April and scored twice against INEOS-owned FC Lausanne-Sport in February. In Gambia, Bojang is known as the "next Emmanuel Adebayor" thanks to his lanky frame, technical ability and blistering pace. Bojang is regarded as one of the most promising African talents of his generation and was previously courted by France two years ago. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS SunSport understands The Bees are undergoing a major summer rebuild and are on the cusp of appointing current set-piece coach Keith Andrews as the successor to They're also bracing for the departure of star forward Bryan Mbeumo . Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK The Bees are also set to lose dependable Christian Norgaard this summer after Arsenal announce new five-year contract for Myles Lewis-Skelly after Real Madrid eyed shock free transfer The Hammers are expected to be in the market for forwards, with the futures of They admire Bojang's potential and see him as a long-term project but now face serious competition from Brentford, who are suddenly scrambling to rebuild after Frank's shock departure. 3
Yahoo
30-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Ezno Kana-Biyik travels to sign Manchester United contract
Enzo Kana-Biyik (18) is set to travel to Manchester today in order to complete his move to Manchester United, according to a report from Le Parisien. L'Équipe first revealed last week that Manchester United were in advanced talks with Le Havre AC regarding a transfer for the forward. Kana-Biyik, despite being involved in Didier Digard's first-team set-up, is yet to make his debut for his formative club. Advertisement It now looks like he may never make an appearance for Les Ciel et Marines. Kana-Biyik has been coveted and, prior to reaching an agreement with Manchester United, had also visited Olympique de Marseille's installations. The striker has opted instead to follow the same path as Paul Pogba by leaving L'HAC to join Manchester United. The young forward is now travelling to Manchester in order to sign his contract with the Premier League side. Once the move is completed, it is expected that he will be loaned out to fellow INEOS-owned club FC Lausanne-Sport. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
The Sun
30-04-2025
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- The Sun
Four stars Chelsea could sign in transfer from sister club Strasbourg – including PSG Champions League hero's brother
CHELSEA owners Todd Boehly and his BlueCo consortium are no stranger to a loophole in the world of football, and their acquisition of RC Strasbourg might be one of their smartest business ventures yet. The Ligue 1 side are having a campaign to remember as they sit seventh, just four points short of SECOND place and still battling in the hunt for Champions League football next season. 10 10 A matter of weeks ago I travelled to Eastern France to watch the team in person in their 2-2 draw vs INEOS-owned OGC Nice, and I was pretty blown away by the quality of some of their players, not least those on loan from Chelsea, Andrey Santos and Djordje Petrovic. Their fans are rightly concerned that any major talent they produce or buy will be sniffed around by the Stamford Bridge outfit and lured into the heart of South West London in a transaction similar to when I move money from my current account to my savings. It's no secret that Chelsea have spent obscene amounts of money in recent windows, but many fans will tell you that there are still problem positions in Enzo Maresca 's side. Nicolas Jackson is good, but there are concerns over his ability to be a Premier League winning number nine. Wesley Fofana is a (sometimes) walking injury concern, and it remains to be seen if Reece James can keep his recurring injuries away for good this time. So, which players from Strasbourg will the BlueCo ownership no doubt be keeping an eye on, who could be moving to London sooner than you think? 1) Emanuel Emegha Aged 22, Striker. Market Value: £17m He dons the number 10 shirt as a striker, but this guy is a serious number nine. The Dutch forward joined RCSA in 2023 in a four-year deal worth slightly over £11m, and has scored 21 goals in 52 games since his arrival. That said, this campaign he's got 14 goals and 3 assists in 26 league matches, and impressed me with his all-round play in their game vs Nice. One of the criticisms of Jackson this season has been his threat inside the box, the Senegalese striker is great in build up and has shown technical ability on the ball, but doesn't pose a huge threat inside the box or in the air. Emegha provides exactly that. At 6'5 feet tall, he is a danger in the air and has been clinical when he gets the chance to shoot too, I sat and watched on as he shrugged off Nice's Moises Bombito before calmly dispatching the ball at the near post into the back of the net. He may not be the superstar name of Viktor Gyokeres or be Premier League proven like Liam Delap, but he is certainly one to keep an eye on. Expect plenty of people to be talking about him for a big move soon, especially if Strasbourg do end up playing in Europe next year. 2) Guela Doue Aged 22, Right back/Centre Back. Market Value: £10.1m When speaking to Strasbourg fans, Guela Doue was one name that kept cropping up over and over again. His brother is one of the most exciting talents in world football right now, lighting up the Champions League and Ligue 1 this season with PSG - Desire Doue if you haven't yet put 2+2 together. Guela is the older of the two, and is far less flashy on the pitch, rather establishing himself as one of the French top flight's best full-backs this season. 10 As previously mentioned, Reece James fitness concerns have had Chelsea fans at times calling for a new right-back. However, what makes Doue such a good fit is the style of how he plays for Strasbourg. Against Nice he was very solid defensively, playing as a right sided centre back and allowing the left-sided defender to push much further up the pitch, which for Liam Rosenior's side is familiar face Diego Moreira, but in Chelsea's case would be Marc Cucurella. When James is fit, there is no doubt he is Chelsea's starting right-back, but Guela Doue would be a more than capable deputy for him and would allow Reece to be rested somewhat with the Blues hoping to be competing on all fronts next season. The stumbling block for this move however, could be Josh Acheampong. Chelsea's Cobham academy has almost certainly produced another gem in him, and most fans will hope that he can go onto be James' deputy himself. 3) Dilane Bakwa Aged 22, Right wing, Market Value £15.2m I know what you're thinking, Chelsea aren't short of right-wingers. Noni Madueke and Pedro Neto have both joined the club in recent seasons, and they have a supposed generational talent joining in the summer in the form of Willian Estevao. 10 So I'm not saying the Blues need to sign him immediately, I'm just saying he is one to keep an eye on. Ligue 1 has served as something of a proving ground for tricky and exciting wingers this season such as Bradley Barcola, Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, Rayan Cherki and this man, Dilane Bakwa. Outside of Santos and Petrovic, the French forward has been the club's best player for me this campaign, and has potential to be lighting up the Champions League sooner than you may expect. He is relatively similar stylistically to Madueke, with his stop-start dribbling causing chaos for defenders and his ability to create chances and shots reminiscent of Chelsea's current number 11. With five goals and eight assists in 27 games so far this season he has shown that he possesses the talent to be one of the best wide players in the division, but may just need a bit more time to really compound those numbers next year. He has also played on the left and at times centrally for Strasbourg, which is something Maresca will like, but he may need to refine his end product before making a move away from France. 4) Valentin Barco Aged 20, Left back/Central midfield, Market Value £6m Brighton thought they had hit the jackpot once again with their ridiculously good scouting methods when they picked up Valentin Barco from Boca Juniors. He joined the Seagulls in 2024, but was quickly loaned out to Sevilla in a move that didn't really work out for him, before being loaned to Strasbourg, who have an obligation to buy him after his spell in France. 10 He plays primarily as a left back, but this season under Rosenior has been inverting into midfield in a similar mould to how Cucurella does at Chelsea - and he has been sensational at doing so. He's got two assists in 11 games so far, but lately had his gaffer raving about him after a stunning performance vs Lyon in which he was rewarded with three days off having become a father for the first time ahead of the match. With Cucurella being one of the best left-backs in Europe as it stands, it is unlikely that Barco would come in and displace him, but Chelsea have no real back-up for the curly headed Spaniard either - something that could become a problem should the Blues be competing on all fronts in the next few seasons. In his absence this season, we've seen the likes of Levi Colwill, Reece James and Malo Gusto fill in there - all experiments that haven't exactly been ideal. For now, it doesn't make sense to take Valentin out of an environment where he is doing so well, but if Cucurella's form drops or he faces an injury lay-off, don't be surprised to hear Barco's name branded about Stamford Bridge before long.
The Irish Sun
30-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Four stars Chelsea could sign in transfer from sister club Strasbourg – including PSG Champions League hero's brother
CHELSEA owners Todd Boehly and his BlueCo consortium are no stranger to a loophole in the world of football, and their acquisition of RC Strasbourg might be one of their smartest business ventures yet. The Ligue 1 side are having a campaign to remember as they sit seventh, just four points short of SECOND place and still battling in the hunt for Champions League football next season. 10 Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos is thriving on loan for Strasbourg Credit: Getty 10 Keeper Djordje Petrovic is also shining in his temporary spell with the Ligue 1 club Credit: AFP A matter of weeks ago I travelled to Eastern France to watch the team in person in their 2-2 draw vs INEOS-owned OGC Nice, and I was pretty blown away by the quality of some of their players, not least those on loan from Their fans are rightly concerned that any major talent they produce or buy will be sniffed around by the It's no secret that Chelsea have spent obscene amounts of money in recent windows, but many fans will tell you that there are still problem positions in READ MORE CHELSEA NEWS So, which players from Strasbourg will the BlueCo ownership no doubt be keeping an eye on, who could be moving to London sooner than you think? 1) Emanuel Emegha Aged 22, Striker. Market Value: £17m 10 Emanuel Emegha has great stats and the all-round game to match Credit: AFP BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Most read in Football He dons the number 10 shirt as a striker, but this guy is a serious number nine. The Dutch forward joined RCSA in 2023 in a four-year deal worth slightly over £11m, and has scored 21 goals in 52 games since his arrival. That said, this campaign he's got 14 goals and 3 assists in 26 league matches, and impressed me with his all-round play in their game vs Nice. 10 One of the criticisms of Jackson this season has been his threat inside the box, the Senegalese striker is great in build up and has shown technical ability on the ball, but doesn't pose a huge threat inside the box or in the air. Emegha provides exactly that. At 6'5 feet tall, he is a danger in the air and has been clinical when he gets the chance to shoot too, I sat and watched on as he shrugged off Nice's Moises Bombito before calmly dispatching the ball at the near post into the back of the net. He may not be the superstar name of Expect plenty of people to be talking about him for a big move soon, especially if Strasbourg do end up playing in Europe next year. 2) Guela Doue Aged 22, Right back/Centre Back. Market Value: £10.1m When speaking to Strasbourg fans, Guela Doue was one name that kept cropping up over and over again. His brother is one of the most exciting talents in world football right now, lighting up the Champions League and Ligue 1 this season with PSG - Desire Doue if you haven't yet put 2+2 together. Guela is the older of the two, and is far less flashy on the pitch, rather establishing himself as one of the French top flight's best full-backs this season. 10 10 Guela Doue is a steady performer who slots in perfectly Credit: Getty As previously mentioned, Reece James fitness concerns have had Chelsea fans at times calling for a new right-back. However, what makes Doue such a good fit is the style of how he plays for Strasbourg. Against Nice he was very solid defensively, playing as a right sided centre back and allowing the left-sided defender to push much further up the pitch, which for Liam Rosenior's side is familiar face Diego Moreira, but in Chelsea's case would be When James is fit, there is no doubt he is Chelsea's starting right-back, but Guela Doue would be a more than capable deputy for him and would allow Reece to be rested somewhat with the Blues hoping to be competing on all fronts next season. The stumbling block for this move however, could be Josh Acheampong. Chelsea's Cobham academy has almost certainly produced another gem in him, and most fans will hope that he can go onto be James' deputy himself. 3) Dilane Bakwa Aged 22, Right wing, Market Value £15.2m I know what you're thinking, Chelsea aren't short of right-wingers. 10 Dilane Bakwa has similarities to Noni Madueke but needs time to develop Credit: AFP 10 So I'm not saying the Blues need to sign him immediately, I'm just saying he is one to keep an eye on. Ligue 1 has served as something of a proving ground for tricky and exciting wingers this season such as Bradley Barcola, Desire Doue, Outside of Santos and Petrovic, the French forward has been the club's best player for me this campaign, and has potential to be lighting up the Champions League sooner than you may expect. He is relatively similar stylistically to Madueke, with his stop-start dribbling causing chaos for defenders and his ability to create chances and shots reminiscent of Chelsea's current number 11. With five goals and eight assists in 27 games so far this season he has shown that he possesses the talent to be one of the best wide players in the division, but may just need a bit more time to really compound those numbers next year. He has also played on the left and at times centrally for Strasbourg, which is something Maresca will like, but he may need to refine his end product before making a move away from France. 4) Valentin Barco Aged 20, Left back/Central midfield, Market Value £6m Brighton thought they had hit the jackpot once again with their ridiculously good scouting methods when they picked up Valentin Barco from Boca Juniors. He joined the Seagulls in 2024, but was quickly loaned out to Sevilla in a move that didn't really work out for him, before being loaned to Strasbourg, who have an obligation to buy him after his spell in France. 10 Valentin Barco plays a role like that of Marc Curella Credit: Getty 10 He plays primarily as a left back, but this season under Rosenior has been inverting into midfield in a similar mould to how Cucurella does at Chelsea - and he has been sensational at doing so. He's got two assists in 11 games so far, but lately had his gaffer raving about him after a stunning performance vs Lyon in which he was rewarded with three days off having become a father for the first time ahead of the match. With Cucurella being one of the best left-backs in Europe as it stands, it is unlikely that Barco would come in and displace him, but Chelsea have no real back-up for the curly headed Spaniard either - something that could become a problem should the Blues be competing on all fronts in the next few seasons. In his absence this season, we've seen the likes of Levi Colwill, Reece James and Malo Gusto fill in there - all experiments that haven't exactly been ideal. For now, it doesn't make sense to take Valentin out of an environment where he is doing so well, but if Cucurella's form drops or he faces an injury lay-off, don't be surprised to hear Barco's name branded about Stamford Bridge before long.
