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
→Napoli talks for Chelsea defender Badiashile continue as Aguerd stays on standby
Napoli's move for Benoit Badiashile remains stuck on the structure of the deal with Chelsea, with Nayef Aguerd still viewed as the most credible alternative.
8 August 2026
→Spalletti sets Juventus market priorities as Cambiaso stays calm
Luciano Spalletti wants at least two more reinforcements before the season begins, with a goalkeeper and a centre-back top of Juventus's priority list.
8 August 2026
→Parma complete loan signing of striker El Bilal Toure
Parma have completed the loan signing of El Bilal Toure from Atalanta, with the deal including an option to buy that becomes obligatory under certain conditions.
8 August 2026
→Bennacer leaves Milan for Al-Gharafa after contract release
Ismael Bennacer's time at Milan has come to an end, with the club confirming the mutual termination of his contract as he heads to Qatar to join Al-Gharafa.
8 August 2026
→Lazio close in on striker signing Ivanovic as club strengthens academy too
Lazio are working on two fronts at once, closing in on Benfica striker Franjo Ivanovic for the first team while adding four more prospects to the youth academy.
8 August 2026
→Milan linked with surprise offer for Boca's Leandro Paredes
AC Milan have reportedly submitted an offer for Boca Juniors captain Leandro Paredes, a surprise development that emerged as the club unveiled its third kit in Indonesia.
8 August 2026
→Arsenal could hijack Liverpool's move for Bradley Barcola
Arsenal could hijack Liverpool's move for Bradley Barcola after Liverpool told PSG they cannot match the French club's asking price for the winger.
8 August 2026
→Marco Palestra explains turning down Inter to join Chelsea
It was a phone call from Xabi Alonso, not the lure of Inter Milan on his own doorstep, that persuaded Marco Palestra to choose Chelsea over Serie A's champions this summer.
8 August 2026
→Man City set to complete Geronimo Rulli transfer as medical completed
Geronimo Rulli is on the verge of a peculiar homecoming, with Manchester City poised to complete his transfer from Marseille a decade after he first signed for the club.
8 August 2026
→Man City close to agreeing deal for Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi
Manchester City are stepping up their pursuit of Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with negotiations now in their final stages between the two clubs.
7 August 2026
→Ipswich Town chase Freiburg winger Derry Scherhant
Ipswich Town are working hard to sign SC Freiburg winger Derry Scherhant after an impressive debut season in the Bundesliga, according to Bild.
7 August 2026
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Liverpool set to bid over €100m for PSG's Bradley Barcola
Liverpool are set to submit an opening bid of more than €100m to PSG for Bradley Barcola, after the France winger made clear he wants to join the Reds.
7 August 2026
→FIGC confirms Roberto Mancini's coaching staff for Italy
The Italian Football Federation has confirmed the coaching staff that will support Roberto Mancini as he begins his second spell in charge of the Azzurri.
7 August 2026
→Lukaku impasse holds up rest of Napoli's transfer business
Romelu Lukaku's future at Napoli remains unresolved, and the delay in finding him a buyer is holding up the rest of Massimiliano Allegri's summer rebuild.
7 August 2026
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Jashari and Amorim look ahead as Milan close pre-season tour
Ardon Jashari says his heart remains fully with AC Milan as Ruben Amorim fine-tunes his side for Saturday's tour-closing friendly against Chelsea in Jakarta.
7 August 2026
→Boga and Bremer send message of commitment to Juventus
Jeremie Boga and Gleison Bremer have both sent a message of full commitment to Juventus this summer, with the Brazilian defender moving to shut down exit rumours.
7 August 2026
→Cesc delighted as Yan Couto joins Como on loan from Borussia Dortmund
Yan Couto has become a Como player, arriving on a season-long loan from Borussia Dortmund, with a buy option reportedly worth around €20m included in the deal.
7 August 2026
→Genoa complete permanent signing of Djibril Sow from Sevilla
Genoa have completed the permanent signing of Djibril Sow from Sevilla, adding a Swiss international with World Cup experience to Daniele De Rossi's midfield.
7 August 2026
→Liverpool weigh up move for in-demand Tottenham full-back Spence
Liverpool are showing serious interest in Tottenham's Djed Spence but face stiff competition from several clubs in both England and Italy this summer.
6 August 2026
→Van de Ven set to sign mega new Tottenham contract
Tottenham are closing in on a new contract for centre-back Micky van de Ven, with the Dutch defender having reversed his earlier wish to leave the club.
6 August 2026
→Hull close in on Hjertø-Dahl as Lo-Tutala joins Colchester on loan
Hull City are closing in on a move for Tromsø's Jens Hjertø-Dahl, while goalkeeper Thimothee Lo-Tutala has joined Colchester United on a season-long loan.
6 August 2026
→Harris joins Wigan as Bournemouth striker Jebbison attracts Genoa, Hamburg interest
Bournemouth defender Archie Harris has joined Wigan Athletic on a permanent deal, while Cherries striker Daniel Jebbison continues to attract interest.
6 August 2026
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Pato-linked consortium set to buy majority stake in Northampton
Northampton Town look set for a change of ownership, with BBC Sport reporting that former AC Milan and Brazil forward Alexandre Pato is part of the buying consortium.
6 August 2026
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Juventus advance Zirkzee talks with Man United as Balerdi on radar
Juventus are pushing to bring Joshua Zirkzee back to Serie A on loan from Manchester United, while Marseille's Leonardo Balerdi remains a lower-priority target.
6 August 2026
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Napoli set for Lukaku exit as Elmas return discussed
Kevin De Bruyne has rejoined Napoli's pre-season training after the World Cup, while Romelu Lukaku's future looks increasingly likely to lie elsewhere.
6 August 2026
→Inter coach Chivu praises Bonny and Esposito after derby draw with Milan
Cristian Chivu praised the impact of Ange-Yoan Bonny and Francesco Pio Esposito after Inter's 1-1 draw with Milan in Perth, while Hakan Calhanoglu called for a strong start to Serie A.
6 August 2026
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Tottenham boosted by Kulusevski return as Melia joins Lincoln
Tottenham Hotspur have been handed fresh hope over Dejan Kulusevski's recovery from injury as teenage striker Mason Melia completes a season-long loan to Lincoln City.
6 August 2026
→Atubolu's advisers head to Italy for Napoli, Juve talks
Noah Atubolu's representatives are travelling to Italy for direct talks with Napoli and Juventus, per Gazzetta dello Sport, as concrete interest builds.
5 August 2026
→Forest ahead of Bayer after scouting Nigerian teen dubbed "next Haaland"
Nottingham Forest are tracking Nigerian teenager Abdoulaye Agbejoye, a towering young striker already being compared to Erling Haaland by scouts across Europe.
5 August 2026
→Coventry agree fourth club-record deal for Ghana star Yirenkyi
Frank Lampard is set to break Coventry City's transfer record for the fourth time in a month with a £23.14m deal for Ghana World Cup star Caleb Yirenkyi.
5 August 2026
→Liverpool icon Salah mobbed by fans in Istanbul as Trabzonspor move nears
Mohamed Salah was greeted by crowds of Trabzonspor supporters in Istanbul on Wednesday as the Egyptian closes in on completing his move to the Turkish club.
5 August 2026
→Hull owner Ilicali teases 10 deals done in cryptic transfer post
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has taken to social media once again with a cryptic update on the club's transfer business, revealing 10 deals now fully agreed.
5 August 2026
→Roma thrash Newport as Atletico Madrid's Nahuel Molina a new target
Roma bounced back from their defeat to Cardiff with a 4-1 win over Newport County in Wales, with new signings Santiago Castro and Konstantinos Koulierakis both on the scoresheet.
5 August 2026
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Parma close in on Toure as Suzuki PSG sale talks continue
Parma are finalising the signing of forward El Bilal Toure from Atalanta on loan, even as the club works through a separate deal to sell goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.
5 August 2026
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Juventus push for new keeper amid Chelsea, BVB battle for Konstantelias
Juventus are working to hand Luciano Spalletti a new goalkeeper before the season starts, with Tottenham's Guglielmo Vicario the more straightforward route.
5 August 2026
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Tottenham offered deal for USA striker Folarin Balogun
Tottenham have been offered the chance to sign Monaco striker Folarin Balogun, with the American's representatives approaching the club directly via intermediaries.
5 August 2026
→Tottenham consider Savinho, Gakpo and Bahoya as window nears close
Tottenham are set to make more attacking additions before the transfer window shuts on September 1, with Roberto De Zerbi eyeing "two, maybe three" new faces.
5 August 2026
→Ipswich Town complete Florentino Luís signing from Burnley
Ipswich Town have completed the signing of Portuguese midfielder Florentino Luís from Burnley on a five-year contract running through to the summer of 2031.
5 August 2026
→Coventry confirm club-record deal for goalkeeper Carl Rushworth
Frank Lampard has finally got his man, with Coventry City confirming a club-record deal for goalkeeper Carl Rushworth following his standout loan spell last season.
4 August 2026
→Jorgensen set for Strasbourg loan as Chelsea-BlueCo pipeline continues
Filip Jörgensen has given the green light to join Strasbourg on a season-long loan, the latest player to move between the two BlueCo-owned clubs this summer.
4 August 2026
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Amorim blocks Estupinan's Villa move as Milan field Gimenez interest
Ruben Amorim has put the brakes on Pervis Estupiñán's move to Aston Villa, while Milan continue to field renewed interest in Santiago Giménez from Porto.
4 August 2026
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Genesis Antwi joins Strasbourg on loan from Chelsea
Genesis Antwi has completed a season-long loan move to Ligue 1 side Strasbourg, becoming the first Chelsea player to join the sister club this summer.
4 August 2026
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Gillingham sign left-back Conor McManus from Brentford
Gillingham have brought in left-back Conor McManus for an undisclosed fee from Premier League club Brentford, boosting Gareth Ainsworth's defensive options.
4 August 2026
→West Ham interested in signing Tottenham winger Manor Solomon
West Ham are interested in signing Tottenham forward Manor Solomon, with the Israel international set to leave Spurs this summer on a permanent basis.
4 August 2026
→Fenerbahce ready to break the bank to sign Man United attacker Rashford
Fenerbahce are ready to break the bank to lure Marcus Rashford to Turkey this summer, in one of the biggest potential moves left in the window.
3 August 2026
→RB Leipzig see Sunderland starlet as Diomande replacement
Yan Diomandé's move to Real Madrid, once thought all but complete, has stalled badly in recent days, prompting RB Leipzig to quietly line up successors.
3 August 2026
→Aston Villa plot £30m move for Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal
Aston Villa are plotting a £30m move for Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal, with manager Unai Emery said to be a big admirer of the 19-year-old Spaniard.
3 August 2026
→Chelsea complete Valentin Barco signing from Strasbourg
Chelsea have completed the signing of Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco on a seven-year deal, becoming the club's sixth signing of the summer window.
3 August 2026
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Forest reject Spurs, Porto and Juve bids for Igor Jesus
Nottingham Forest have turned down approaches from Tottenham, Porto and Juventus for Igor Jesus, while defender Morato is encouraged by working under new boss Oliver Glasner.
3 August 2026
→Nyland set for RB Leipzig return after World Cup heroics
Ørjan Nyland is set to join RB Leipzig after starring for Norway at this summer's World Cup, with the veteran goalkeeper becoming back-up to Maarten Vandevoordt.
2 August 2026