Junior Yekini
Football Writer
With a passion for football that stretches across continents, Junior Yekini joined Football Presse shortly after its launch. Based in London, he has a particular interest in African and Brazilian football and is dedicated to bringing readers the latest stories and developments from around the global game.
Articles by Junior Yekini
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Strasbourg eye Cozier-Duberry in latest move along the Brighton-to-BlueCo pipeline
Strasbourg are targeting Brighton winger Amario Cozier-Duberry in what would be the latest transfer along the increasingly well-travelled pipeline between Falmer Stadium and the BlueCo ownership group.
24 June 2026
→Everton and Villa chase Bowen as West Ham resist post-relegation pressure
Everton have made an approach to West Ham United over a move for club captain Jarrod Bowen, with Aston Villa also emerging as a serious suitor for the 29-year-old winger following the Hammers' relegation from the Premier League.
24 June 2026
→Tottenham in advanced talks to sign Dubravka as Kinsky set for number one role
Tottenham Hotspur are in advanced talks to sign experienced goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer, with the 37-year-old Slovakian set to serve as back-up to Antonin Kinsky as Roberto De Zerbi's squad overhaul continues.
24 June 2026
→Arsenal hero Ramsey takes charge at Oxford in first permanent management role
Aaron Ramsey has been appointed manager of Oxford United, taking his first permanent managerial role at the Kassam Stadium as the League One club begins rebuilding after last season's relegation from the Championship.
24 June 2026
→Arsenal whiz Martinelli ready to fill Raphinha role as Brazil face selection dilemma
Gabriel Martinelli has offered to play on the right wing for Brazil as Carlo Ancelotti weighs his options following Raphinha's hamstring injury.
23 June 2026
→Bayern register Nmecha interest as Dortmund demand €120m for World Cup star
Bayern Munich have made contact with Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha to register their interest, with Bild reporting that sporting director Max Eberl reached out directly — though a formal bid is not thought to be imminent.
23 June 2026
→RB Leipzig among clubs tracking Trabzonspor's Oulai after World Cup display
RB Leipzig are among several major European clubs monitoring Trabzonspor midfielder Christ Inao Oulai, with Turkish outlet Sabah Spor reporting the Germans are following the 20-year-old's situation closely.
23 June 2026
→Brighton willing to bridge gap as Schalke push for Igor loan deal
Brighton & Hove Albion have signalled their willingness to help structure a deal that would send defender Igor Júlio to Bundesliga new boys Schalke 04 this summer.
23 June 2026
→Man United withdraw from EFL Trophy as Youth League return takes priority
Manchester United have confirmed they will not enter the EFL Trophy or National League Cup for the 2026-27 season, citing their return to the UEFA Youth League following the senior team's Champions League qualification.
23 June 2026
→Real Madrid enquire about Arsenal's Hincapie as Mourinho hunts left-footed defender
Real Madrid have made an enquiry about Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie, with Jose Mourinho seeking a left-footed centre-back who can also operate as a full-back.
23 June 2026
→Bologna eye Bowie as Dallinga exit could trigger attacking rebuild
Bologna are monitoring Hellas Verona forward Kieron Bowie as a potential replacement should Thijs Dallinga leave after two disappointing seasons, with Verona valuing the Scot at €10 million.
23 June 2026
→Napoli move to the front of queue for Genoa's Norton-Cuffy
Napoli have moved to the front of the queue for Genoa right-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy, with Max Allegri's club prepared to pay the €20 million Genoa are demanding for the 22-year-old English wing-back.
23 June 2026
→Real Madrid to trigger Paz buyback and sell him on for €60m — leaving Como furious
Real Madrid plan to trigger their €9 million buyback clause for Nico Paz and immediately sell him to another club for €60 million — a move Como had not anticipated and are resisting.
23 June 2026
→Roma race to sign Greenwood before June 30 price clause kicks in
Roma are pushing to sign Mason Greenwood before July 1, when a clause raises his price from €55 million to €60 million, with a structured payment plan designed to meet Marseille's financial deadline.
23 June 2026
→Roma close in on Dybala renewal as Mancini and Celik deals near completion
Roma are closing in on Paulo Dybala's contract renewal as the financial gap falls below €1 million, with Gianluca Mancini and Zeki Celik also set to extend their deals.
23 June 2026
→Milan block Pulisic NYFC offer and leave Modric decision to player's own choice
Gerry Cardinale has blocked a $10 million-per-season MLS offer for Christian Pulisic and is hoping Luka Modric decides to extend at AC Milan rather than join Jose Mourinho's coaching staff at Real Madrid.
23 June 2026
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Canales comes home to Racing Santander 16 years after first leaving
Sergio Canales is returning to Racing Santander sixteen years after leaving as a teenager, signing a two-year deal as his hometown club prepare to take on Primera División football.
23 June 2026
→Roma ace El Aynaoui shines for Morocco and reveals his Iniesta-inspired dream of Barcelona move
Neil El Aynaoui is one of Morocco's World Cup standouts, with Real Madrid and Barcelona tracking the Roma midfielder — and a childhood spent in Barcelona makes the Catalan club feel like his natural destination.
23 June 2026
→Vampeta links Barca star Raphinha to Al-Hilal move but cousin fires back with 'lies' denial
Brazilian World Cup winner Vampeta has sparked controversy by alleging that Barcelona forward Raphinha is battling family and financial problems and hoping a move to Al-Hilal will help resolve them — claims rejected as "lies" by the player's family.
23 June 2026
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Arsenal hero Ramsey holds talks with Oxford United over vacant manager's role
Aaron Ramsey is the leading candidate for the Oxford United manager vacancy after talks, with the recently retired Wales captain impressing the club despite no prior management experience.
23 June 2026
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Liverpool net £1m as Bobby Clark completes Derby move from Salzburg
Liverpool have received around £1 million after Bobby Clark completed a permanent move to Derby County, with the Rams signing the midfielder from Red Bull Salzburg for approximately £7 million on a four-year contract at Pride Park.
23 June 2026
→Liverpool ready to loan out Nyoni with Coventry and Swansea in the frame
Liverpool are expected to sanction a loan move for eighteen-year-old midfielder Trey Nyoni this summer, with academy director Alex Inglethorpe giving a clear public signal that a temporary exit is the right next step in the teen's development.
23 June 2026
→Bartishvili denies Arsenal deal as Liverpool and Paris FC stay in the race
Georgian teenage midfielder Andria Bartishvili appears to have publicly rejected claims that Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign him, with well-connected Georgian outlet Geo Team reporting that three clubs remain actively working to secure his signature.
23 June 2026
→Van der Vaart backtracks on Van Dijk after Liverpool icon Klopp blasted "Boeing 747" jibe
Rafael van der Vaart has softened his criticism of Virgil van Dijk after Jurgen Klopp publicly dismissed the Dutch pundit's comparison of the Liverpool captain's turning ability to a Boeing 747 jumbo jet.
23 June 2026
→Messi "really happy" making World Cup history as Argentina beat Austria in Dallas
Lionel Messi became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Monday, booking their place in the knockout rounds with a maximum six points from two games.
23 June 2026
→Newcastle reignite Abde pursuit after losing Muñoz race to Liverpool
Newcastle United have renewed their interest in Real Betis winger Ez Abde after missing out on Víctor Muñoz to Liverpool, with Betis holding firm on their €60 million release clause.
22 June 2026
→Raya 'broken inside' after Arsenal's Champions League final penalty defeat to PSG
David Raya says he was "destroyed inside" after Arsenal's Champions League final defeat to PSG on penalties, but credits the Premier League trophy parade with helping him find perspective.
22 June 2026
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Ex-Man Utd attacker Martial leaves Monterrey and eyes Ligue 1 return
Anthony Martial has left Monterrey by mutual consent after a disappointing nine-month spell and is now looking for a route back to Ligue 1, with Nice not ruling out a move.
22 June 2026
→Schlotterbeck ankle injury rules him out of World Cup and threatens Dortmund exit plans
Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the World Cup with a torn ankle medial ligament, with the injury also threatening to derail a possible summer move to one of Europe's top clubs.
22 June 2026
→Undav's World Cup form puts Stuttgart on transfer alert
VfB Stuttgart are expecting transfer bids for Deniz Undav after his record-breaking World Cup substitute performances, despite him having just signed a new contract in June.
22 June 2026
→Midtjylland chief tell Premier League rivals Arsenal heads the queue for Osorio
FC Midtjylland technical director Kristian Kjaer has confirmed Arsenal lead the group of Premier League clubs monitoring Chilean winger Dario Osorio — and that the 22-year-old is tailor-made for English football.
22 June 2026
→Casemiro bids tearful farewell to Man United before Inter Miami move
Casemiro broke down in tears thanking Manchester United fans for four "unbelievable" years, with his wife Anna also emotional, as he prepares for an Inter Miami move blocked by an MLS rights dispute.
22 June 2026
→Sommer praises Inzaghi and Chivu after Inter's title triumph
Yann Sommer has spoken warmly about his three seasons at Inter Milan, paying tribute to both Simone Inzaghi and his successor Cristian Chivu in an interview with Corriere della Sera.
22 June 2026
→Vlahovic faces Besiktas temptation as Juventus deal for Lucumí stalls
Dusan Vlahovic's long-running contract dispute with Juventus has entered its final chapter, with Besiktas presenting the Serbian striker a substantial offer while the Turin club makes a last-ditch attempt to retain him.
22 June 2026
→Al Ahli in talks to sign Almada from Atlético in €30m deal
Al Ahli have opened talks with Atlético Madrid over a €30 million deal for Argentine midfielder Thiago Almada, who has struggled for playing time since joining last summer.
22 June 2026
→Salah inspires Egypt to historic first World Cup win over New Zealand
Egypt recorded their first victory in World Cup history, coming from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver as Mohamed Salah scored and assisted to drag the Pharaohs across a landmark that had eluded them across four previous tournament appearances.
22 June 2026
→Ex-Real Madrid coach López Caro: Olise would be the perfect fit alongside Vinicius and Mbappé
Former Real Madrid coach Juan Ramón López Caro backs a move for Michael Olise, saying the winger has the mentality to succeed alongside Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappé.
22 June 2026
→Roma target Keinan Davis as Udinese brace for summer exits
Roma sporting director Tony D'Amico has made Keinan Davis his priority attacking addition, with Udinese braced for a summer of significant departures.
22 June 2026
→Courtois shuts door on Belgium return — and vows to end career at Real Madrid
Thibaut Courtois has categorically ruled out a return to Belgian club football and reaffirmed his determination to finish his playing career at Real Madrid, cutting off any suggestion that a late-career homecoming could be on the cards.
22 June 2026
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Rudi Garcia bemoans lack of efficiency as Belgium draw with Iran
Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia criticised his side's distinct lack of attacking efficiency following an unexpected 0-0 draw against Iran.
22 June 2026
→Everton face financial barrier in pursuit of right-back Guela Doue
Everton are facing an uphill task to solve their long-standing defensive issues as Strasbourg defender Guela Doue proves financially out of reach.
22 June 2026
→West Ham explore summer move for free agent Adam Webster
West Ham United are actively exploring the possibility of signing experienced defender Adam Webster on a free transfer this summer.
22 June 2026
→Chelsea revive pursuit of AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan
Chelsea have reignited their transfer interest in securing AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan during the summer window.
22 June 2026
→Harvey Elliott handed Liverpool lifeline under new manager Andoni Iraola
Liverpool attacker Harvey Elliott is preparing to revive his career at Anfield after receiving positive assurances from incoming manager Andoni Iraola.
22 June 2026
→Liverpool reject Inter Milan opening offer for midfielder Curtis Jones
Liverpool have rejected an opening verbal offer worth £20 million from Inter Milan for midfielder Curtis Jones.
22 June 2026
→Manchester City to integrate Vitor Reis following Girona loan spell
Brazilian defender Vitor Reis is set to return to Manchester City this summer following the conclusion of his season-long loan spell in Spain.
22 June 2026
→Lucas Bergvall seeks Tottenham exit after limited role under De Zerbi
Sweden international Lucas Bergvall is exploring his options away from Tottenham Hotspur after becoming unsettled under manager Roberto de Zerbi.
22 June 2026
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Coventry eye Porto left-back Francisco Moura
Coventry City have identified Porto left-back Francisco Moura as a target ahead of their Premier League return, with the Portuguese champions open to selling the 26-year-old if a suitable offer arrives.
21 June 2026
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Liverpool explore wing alternatives amid Diomande pursuit
Liverpool are exploring wing alternatives amid their Yan Diomande pursuit, with Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh and Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo among the names under consideration as priority targets.
21 June 2026
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Galatasaray weigh up move for struggling Man City midfielder
Galatasaray are considering a move for Manchester City midfielder Tijani Reijnders after a disappointing debut season in England, with the Dutchman managing just seven goals and seven assists in 47 appearances.
21 June 2026