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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Friday, May 16, 2025
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Barcelona have been crowned LaLiga champions following a Lamine Yamal-inspired 2-0 victory over Espanyol.
Osasuna boosted their hopes of European qualification in LaLiga with an impressive 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid, thanks to goals from Alejandro Catena and Ante Budimir.
Liverpool are prepared to activate Jeremie Frimpong’s £30million release clause, with the Bayer Leverkusen full-back poised to become their first signing of the summer.
Marcus Rashford believes Manchester United would be willing to sell him for £40million this summer – not just to Aston Villa, but to any interested club.
Still on Manchester United, the Red Devils and Liverpool are reportedly leading the race to sign Lyon star Rayan Cherki, with the player’s agents already in talks with both Premier League clubs over a potential summer transfer.
Man United’s hopes of signing Ghanaian sensation Antoine Semenyo could take a major hit if they fail to qualify for the Champions League next season.
Real Madrid are set to sign Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen after agreeing to activate the defender’s £50million release clause.
More on Dean Huijsen, the 20-year-old wants his future resolved before Bournemouth’s clash with Manchester City on Tuesday.
Brighton are working to secure a deal for Cuiabano from Brazilian side Botafogo.
Arsenal are planning a move for another central defender in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Still on Arsenal, the Gunners have reportedly ruled out a summer move for Newcastle United star Alexander Isak after narrowing their striker shortlist down to two targets.
Chelsea captain Reece James is set to face Manchester United, manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that Dejan Kulusevski will be out for “at least a few months” after sustaining a knee injury in last weekend’s clash against Crystal Palace.
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is out of an induced coma following surgery to repair a ruptured intestine.
Jamie Vardy will make his final appearance for Leicester on Sunday, choosing to end his Foxes career at the King Power Stadium rather than in the final away game of the season against Bournemouth.
Ryan Gravenberch, Mohamed Salah, and Virgil van Dijk have all been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Season award.
Five Premier League managers have been nominated for the Barclays Manager of the Season award.
Former Everton and Burnley boss Sean Dyche claims he would “win more games” than Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford.
Finally on Manchester United, manager Ruben Amorim has warned his players that their spots in the Europa League final are at risk if they don’t show full commitment against Chelsea.
Former Hearts of Oak CEO Harry Zakour has expressed optimism about the club’s performance in the ongoing 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has started construction of two new natural grass pitches at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence (GSCE) in Prampram.
Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah has been elected Deputy Chairperson of the FIFA Adjudicatory Chamber for a four-year term, a position announced at the 75th FIFA Congress in Asunción, Paraguay.
Vice President Mark Addo, Executive Council member Samuel Aboabire, and General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo (Esq.) are representing the Ghana Football Association at the 75th FIFA Congress in Asunción, Paraguay.
Former General Manager of the now-defunct Nsoatreman FC, Eric Alagidede, has attributed Ghana’s failure to progress beyond the quarter-finals of the U-20 AFCON to head coach Desmond Ofei’s heavy reliance on foreign-based players.
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