Big-spending Chelsea close to completing deals for Romeo Lavia and Michael Olise
Chelsea have agreed a fee of £53.5million to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton, the PA news agency understands.
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A look at Chelsea’s biggest deals under Todd Boehly
Chelsea are set to take their spending under Todd Boehly to a whopping £1billion if they can get deals for Romeo Lavia and Michael Olise over the line.
African Union's Peace and Security Council meets to deliberate on Niger Coup
Meanwhile there's been a recruitment drive in Niamey for volunteers who back the army . Ecowas military chiefs will meet on thursday to discuss options on that front.. meanwhile the outcome of a meeting of the African union's peace and security council considering the NIger coup is still uncertain.
Niger junta says open to talks
We also bring you the latest from Ethiopia. Health officials say airstrike on a crowded town square in restive Amhara region killed at least 26 people – our correspondent brings you the details.
Niger junta has 'no legitimacy' to try President Bazoum, exiled minister tells FRANCE 24
Bazoum, Niger's democratically elected leader, was ousted by members of the presidential guard on July 26. He has since been under house arrest with his wife and son in the presidential compound in the capital, Niamey.
Paredes rejoins Roma from Paris Saint-Germain
MILAN: Leandro Paredes has rejoined Roma from Paris Saint-Germain, the Serie A club announced on Wednesday (Aug 16).
Arnautovic joins Inter on loan from Bologna
Inter Milan have signed Austrian forward Marko Arnautovic from Bologna on loan, both Serie A clubs said on Wednesday.
Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki handed US Open wildcards
Two-time champion Venus Williams and former world number one Caroline Wozniacki have received wildcards for the US Open.