African Transfer Round-Up

Pep Guardiola's axing of Yaya Toure has led the Ivorian's agent to comment on a possible transfer, while Africa's highest paid player is set to return to Europe – here is our latest African transfer round-up.

Read: Toure Axed From Pep's UCL Squad

Yaya's Agent Comments On Pep Axing

The new Manchester City boss dropped Toure from the squad for the first two competitive games of the season, but his agent Dimitri Seluk ruled out an exit for his client. "Yaya is the perfect professional and he will do his job. City fans know he will do his best. He has not been included against Sunderland or Bucharest, but that's okay. It will allow him in training and then in matches that he is still a wonderful player. But there is no talk of a transfer. Yaya will stay and fight," Seluk told Sky Sports.

Africa's Highest Paid Footballer Set For Turkey?

Asamoah Gyan has reportedly agreed personal terms with Turkish side Besiktas. The 30-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at his Chinese club Shanghai SIPG after Brazil star Hulk arrived, and will now reportedly join the Turkish giants on a loan deal…

Arsenal Chasing Bony?

Wilfried Bony appears to be a surprise target for Arsenal. The Gunners are struggling to find a world-class striker and have now reportedly switched their focus to Bony. The Ivorian has not made Guardiola's Champions League squad for the season but will reportedly still cost about £30 million (R513 million).

Confirmed transfers:

Everton signed Congolese international Yannick Bolasie for a reported fee of £25 million (R427 million) on a five-year contract.

West Ham United signed Ghana winger Andre Ayew for a club record fee of £20.5 million (R350 million) on a three-year contract.

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