The former Feyenoord Rotterdam widesman has completed his move to the German second-tier outfit in this current summer transfer window
Black Stars forward Inaki Williams has resumed training at Athletic Bilbao as the team begins their pre-season preparations for the 2024/25 campaign.
The Ghanaian international is back on the field after missing June's World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic due to an injury. Williams had undergone surgery to remove a piece of broken glass from his left foot, which kept him sidelined for those crucial matches.
The 29-year-old forward rejoined his teammates this week, appearing fit and ready for the upcoming season. Williams has been a pivotal player for Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés, and he played a significant role in their Copa del Rey victory last season, which marked the club's first triumph in the competition in 40 years.
During the 2022/23 season, Williams had a standout year, scoring 12 goals in La Liga and helping Bilbao secure a place in European competition. For their pre-season, Athletic Bilbao have arranged a series of friendly matches throughout July and August.
Meanwhile, Williams’ younger brother, Nico Williams, is currently representing Spain at the European Championship in Germany.
Olympique Marseille are preparing to make a move for Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah as the summer transfer window approaches. The English-born Ghanaian has found it difficult to secure consistent game time at Arsenal and might be on the move before the new season kicks off.
Last season, Nketiah managed only ten Premier League starts and has seen his opportunities diminish with Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz taking priority in the forward positions. Marseille, who have also shown interest in another English player, Mason Greenwood, are keeping a close eye on Nketiah’s situation at Arsenal. Reports indicate that the French club has begun exploring the possibility of a transfer this summer.
Roberto De Zerbi, the new manager at Marseille who previously managed Brighton in the Premier League, is anticipated to play a significant role in persuading Nketiah to join the team at the Stade Vélodrome.
Nketiah’s current contract with Arsenal runs until the summer of 2027, but there is a possibility he could be loaned out depending on how negotiations between the clubs progress. The 25-year-old striker has netted 19 goals in 116 appearances in the Premier League to date.
The 22-year-old stopper of Ghanaian descent has joined the Israeli top division side in this current summer transfer window
Umar Bashiru, Ethiopia Nigd Bank's star midfielder, has been nominated for the Ethiopian Premier League Player of the Year award.
Ghanaian midfielder Michael Baidoo has etched his name in the annals of Swedish football history after being selected in Sofascore's Swedish Allsvenskan team of the week for match week 13.
