Bursaspor are waiting for a definite answer from Astana over Ghanaian striker Patrick Twumasi before moving on to other targets. The Turkish outfit are keen on the Ghanaian, who has enjoyed a remarkable career rise in Kazakhstan. Twumasi is gearing up to leave the Kazakh champions after the side failed to qualify to the group stage of the CAF Champions League - crushing out 8-4 on aggregate to Celtic. Bursaspor have tabled an initial 5 million Euros offer for the Ghanaian but Astana refused

Spanish Primera Division side CD Leganes have signed Ghanaian youth striker Kwabena Owusu for five years,GHANASoccernet.com can confirm. The 20-year-old moved from lower division side Sporting Club Accra. Last season, Owusu played for Toledo and banged in ten goals in all competitions including eight in the Segunda B. Owusu completed his move to Leganes on Tuesday and has been training with the first team. He is quick and precise in shooting....

FC Zurich President regrets selling Raphael Dwamena to Brighton but happy to have fulfilled the player's dream of playing in the English Premier League. The 21-year-old is leaving Switzerland after just seven months at the club after both parties reached an agreement. It's a dream move for the Ghanaian, whose move to England is subject to a medical, a work permit and international clearance. And while FC Zurich President Raphael Dwamena regrets selling the Ghanaian, he is delighted

Leeds United managerThomas Christiansen praised Ghanaian striker Caleb Ekuban despite suffering an injury on his debut. Ekuban, 21, was forced out on the hour mark as United strolled to a 2-0 win over Sunderland over the weekend. And bossThomas Christiansen has Everyone played a good game," Christiansen toldLUTV. "There was a lot of pressure on Caleb Ekuban to replace Chris Wood, but he did it perfectly, he made good runs and kept the ball really well which was good for the team.

Ghana forward Jordan Ayew had one of his best games in a Swansea City shirt as he scored and set up a goal in their 4-1 trashing of League One side Milton Keynes Dons in the Carabaro Cup on Tuesday evening. Leroy Fer grabbed a brace, while Tammy Abraham also got on the scoresheet for the Swans as they recorded their first victory of the season. Here, we rate the players: Kristoffer Nordfeldt 6 Played a big part in the MK Dons goal as his telegraphed pass landed Jay Fulton in all sorts of

FC Zurich Sporting chief Thomas Bickel says the club is not in a hurry to find a replacement for Raphael Dwamena who is on the verge of joining Brighton. The 21-year-old is expected to sign a permanent contract with the newly-promoted English side after both parties reached an agreement. The Ghanaian joins the Seagulls after spending just seven months in Switzerland since joining in January from Red Bull Salzburg. And FC Zurich Sporting chief Thomas Bickel says the club will not press the

England's all-time leading scorer Wayne Rooney has retired from international football after turning down the chance to be part of the England squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers. The Everton striker, 31, was asked by national coach Gareth Southgate to be involved in the games against Malta and Slovakia. "Every time I was selected was a real privilege but I believe now is the time to bow out," Rooney said. Rooney scored 53 times in 119 games. Rooney's statement

Ghanaian midfielder Alfred Duncan has reported agreed personal terms on a1.5 million salary for five years with Inter Milan as Sassuolo still hold out for a 15 million transfer fee, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report. Ghana's leading football website, GHANASoccernet.com reported this morning that English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspurs and Inter Milan are locked in a battle for the 24-year-old's signature. Reports from a close source this afternoon indicate that, the former

NADM SC duo,Emmanuel PagaandSeidu MuntariOupkedo Mouhtarwill joinMajor League SoccersideFC Dallas according to a report by Ghananews.com. The players were in the USA for trails last month and have impressed heavily leading to the decision to have them sign on for at least two years. Vice President of NADM SC, NanaAkwasi Nyantekyi mentioned that he wasnt surprised at the final outcome of the trials as he had faith in their abilities. For us in the Club, this is very good news, but we are

FC Zurich sporting chief Thomas Bickel is satisfied with sale of striker Raphael Dwamena to Brighton and Hove Albion. The two clubs have agreed terms for the sale of the Ghanaian for an undisclosed fee. Dwamena, 21, has also agreed personal terms with the newly-promoted English Premier League side. And the club's sporting chief Thomas Bickel is satisfied with the arrangement. "Everyone is satisfied, so it is good news," says FCZ sports team coach Thomas Bickel.The good news

Juventus have not received any official bid for Kwadwo Asamoah despite reports in Turkey that Galatasaray are close to agreeing a deal to sign the midfielder, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report. The 28-year-old is with the rest of the squad in Turin preparing for the next Serie A game at Genoa on Saturday. Asamoah was benched by manager Massimiliano Allegri in their opening league match last week to heighten reports he could be on his way out of the club. However, GHANAsoccernet.com

Ghana midfielder Michael Essien is not in haste to leave Persib Bandung with the former Chelsea star willing to extend hiscontract originally meant to expire early next year, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. Essien, who joined the side on a free transfer, has established himself as one of the key players for the side in his first season. The 34-year-old joined the Indonesian giants in a bumper deal in March this year on a one-year contract. The Ghanaian appears to have now settled

It was full on the pitch during the first practice of the Frankfurt Eintracht this week.Twenty-four outfield players and three goalkeepers frilledon the pitch.And the scenery was also amazing as several hundreds of fans thronged the park to witness the exercise. However, one player who was missing from the practice is the experienced Japanese star Makoto Hasebe, who could train individually in the gym with what looked like a slight knee knock.Yanni Regsel and Danny Blum all completed their training

With Black Stars head coach Kwasi Appiah set to name his squad for the double header 2018 World cup qualifier against Congo, Defender Lalas Abubakar is hoping his recent breakthrough in Major League Soccer will soon be rewarded with a call-up. The 22-year-old, who plays for Columbus Crew, isworking his way up as part of a back-line triothat includes compatriot Jonathan Mensah. Abubakar, who was drafted by the MLS outfit in January, has been consistent in recent times, enjoying more game time.

Ghana Sports Minister Isaac Asiamah has finally responded to his predecessor Nii Lante Vanderpuyes constant claims that the Ghana Football Association is rotten from the head. According to the incumbent, running to the media to constantly berate the association is not the solution but rather to report them to the police for investigations. Nii Lante who served under the NDC government has never hidden his determination to drag the name of the Ghana Football Association into the mire. What

Head coach of Austria Veinna Thorsten Fink has heaped praises on Ghanaian defender Kadiri Mohammed after excelling in the side's 3-1 win at Mattersburg over the weekend. Kadiri, 21, has repaid the faith shown in him by coach Fink after losing his position to former German international Heiko Westermann in the early part of the campaign. The towering guardsman has completed 90 minutes in the team's last two wins against Croatian side Osijek and SV Mattersburg as a central defender.

Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha says that striker Joe Dodoo can still have a future at the club beyond the current transfer window. The former England under-18 international has not yet featured for the Gers this term after missing the majority of pre-season due to injury. Whilst it seemed likely that Dodoo would leave this summer, his manager has left the door open to a return to first-team duty. Joe is still with us and hes training with the group, Caixinha is quoted as saying in theScottish

Francis Atuahene remembers what its like to feel starvation. He also remembers the day his life changed, and the frustration that preceded it. He remembers sitting on the sideline and waiting for his name to be called, wondering if it was all worth it. He thought about turning home, heading back towards the hunger while accepting his fate, but he also thought about what it could mean if he could simply find a way to push on. Now, several years later, Atuahene is one of the brightest prospects

English Premier League side Chelsea have confirmed that defender Baba Abdul Rahman will remain at the club as he continues to recover from a knee injury. The decision regarding the future of a 23-year-old player has been put to rest and he will now remain at Cobham as long as he is recovering. Schalke was first called interested in the player on July 20, while director Christian Heidel briefly confirmed the report in August. Fenerbahce is reportedly also interested, but Rahman reportedly

Former Ghana shot stopper Joe Carr has revealed that the Black Stars lack quality goalkeepers because Ghanaians kill the confidence of young goalkeepers at an infant stage. Joe Carr believes that the goalkeeping art needs time to develop and the manner in which Ghanaians lash out at young goalkeepers kill their confidence to rise to the top. In an interview on the Football Legends Night Show on GhOne TV, Joe Carr explained that young goalies do not have icons to learn from since those ahead