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Galatasaray Signs Victor Osimhen From Napoli For £64.8 Million: What It Means For The Team.

The news has caused a big buzz not just in Istanbul, but around the whole football community: Galatasaray have officially signed Nigerian star player Victor Osimhen from Napoli for a huge fee of £64. 8 million (€75 million). This isn't just a record-breaking transfer for Turkish football; it's a monumental statement of intent, a declaration that the Turkish champions are ready to ascend to the next level, both domestically and on the grand European stage. Osimhen is staying at Galatasaray permanently after a very successful loan period during the 2024-25 season. He helped the team win the Super Lig and the Turkish Cup, scoring an amazing 37 goals in 41 games across all competitions, including 26 goals in the league, marks the culmination of a protracted transfer saga. It's a move that underscores Galatasaray's ambition, their financial muscle, and their ability to convince one of the world's most coveted strikers to commit his prime years to the SΓΌper Lig. The Crown...

🦁 Spurs defeat 10-man Manchester United defeated Villa at Old Trafford, leaving Villa in joint second place.

On Sunday, two highly exciting Premier League battles took place as the season continues to unfold.


Spurs hammer 10 man Manchester United at Old Trafford


Tottenham defeated 10-man Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford, putting enormous pressure on under-fire manager Erik ten Hag.

Ange Postecoglou's side seized the lead after three minutes of the game thanks to Brennan Johnson, but it was all about Micky Van de Ven. The Dutch defender sprinted 70 yards down the left side, through United's midfield and defence, before passing to Johnson, who tapped into an empty net.

United didn't settle in the first half and were fortunate not to go two goals behind, with James Maddison and Destiny Udogie both having good chances.

Johnson nearly made it two just before the 20-minute mark, hitting the post following more superb work from Udogie.

Joshua Zirkzee almost leveled things shortly after, but Guglielmo Vicario saved his shot when Kobbie Mainoo crossed in front of him.

Spurs proceeded to rip through United at will, and it could have been 2-0 if Noussair Mazraoui hadn't cleared before Timo Werner could score.

Spurs' inability to get a second goal forced them to play a dangerous approach, and Alejandro Garnacho nearly paid the price, volleying a Marcus Rashford cross into the post.

The half concluded with Bruno Fernandes being controversially sent off for a tackle on James Maddison. The United skipper stumbled and took down the Spurs player, capping a disastrous 45 for Erik ten Hag's team.

Spurs only needed two minutes in the second half to take advantage of the additional man, as Dejan Kulusevski finished beautifully from a deflected Johnson cross.

United had their best run of the game after that, looking for a way back into what appeared to be a lost cause. Casemiro came closest, with a side-foot volley that went just wide.

Dominic Solanke secured Spurs' victory with 13 minutes left, sneaking in to tap home from yards out after Pape Matar Sarr nodded on a corner.

Spurs could have had more on a fantastic day, but United had another disappointing one.

Postecoglou feels less pressure, while ten Hag's future becomes even more uncertain.

Ipswich's resurgence prevents Aston Villa from gaining equal top spot.


Ipswich may remain winless on their return to the Premier League, but they are now four games unbeaten following a thrilling and well-deserved 2-2 draw with Aston Villa at Portman Road.

Villa dominated the ball in the early minutes, but their only opportunity came from a long-range effort by Youri Tielemans, which went over.

As is often the case, Ipswich seized the lead with their first attack. Sam Morsey's attempt was stopped before the ball was pushed left to Jack Clarke.

His cutback was blocked by Liam Delap, and his shot slid under Emi MartΓ­nez. The Villa goalkeeper could have performed better, but no one at Portman Road cared.

Their lead lasted only seven minutes, and they were the architects of their own defeat. Jacob Greaves' clearance fell directly to Morgan Rogers inside the box. After a one-two with Ollie Watkins, he fired home to tie things up.

Clarke should have put the Tractor Boys back ahead shortly after, flicking a header over from Leif Davis' threatening cross.

Villa took the lead shortly after the half hour mark. After some nice build-up play, Leon Bailey sent in a fantastic cross for Ollie Watkins to nod in.

MartΓ­nez made a superb save to deny Delap one-on-one as Ipswich continued to create chances before the interval, making up for his earlier error.

The second half began slowly, as expected, with Villa keeping the Tractor Boys at arm's length.

Leif Davis had their finest effort, sending a left-footed strike into the side netting following further wonderful play by Clarke.

Delap, who scored Ipswich's opening goal, added their second with just under 20 minutes remaining, and it was an absolutely magnificent goal. Picking up the ball inside the Villa box, he sprinted at Diego Carlos, peeled him, and skillfully finished past MartΓ­nez.

Both sides had chances to win, but the game finished in a draw, which was a fair result for the most part.

On Monday, Bournemouth will host Southampton. 

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