In today's African edition of our transfer rumour round-up, we look at Abdul Baba Rahman, Kevin-Prince Boateng, Emmanuel Adebayor, Adama Traore and Max Gradel.
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Ghana Starlet On His Way To Chelsea?
Ghana left back Abdul Baba Rahman is reportedly close to joining Premier League champions Chelsea for about €25 million. The 21-year-old is alleged to replace Filipe Luis at Stamford Bridge, but Jose Mourinho is reportedly also looking at Tottenham's Danny Rose.
Ghana Bad Boy Boateng In Talks With Sporting
Ghana bad boy Kevin-Prince Boateng is reportedly in talks with Sporting Lisbon, who have just returned from their trip to South Africa. The 28-year-old was released by Schalke and is now close to joining the Portuguese side. "It is very likely he'll join them," said Schalke's sporting director Horst Heldt.
Adebayor Set To Join Villa
Former Arsenal and Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor is set to join Aston Villa on loan. The 31-year-old will reportedly sign a season-long deal and was allegedly spotted having his medical at Villa.
Barca Starlet Close To Liverpool Switch
FC Barcelona starlet Adama Traore is reportedly close to joining Liverpool. The 19-year-old winger has also been linked with Bayern Munich, but it seems he could join Brendan Rodgers' side in the coming days.
Gradel Joins Rantie's Bournemouth
Ivory Coast striker Max Gradel has joined Tokelo Rantie's club AFC Bournemouth, for around £7 million from French side St Etienne. The 27-year-old only scored two goals less than PSG's Zlatan Ibrahimovic last season and will join the Cherries on a four-year deal.
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In other news:
Former AC Milan star Sulley Muntari has joined Saudi Arabian giants Al Ittihad on a free transfer, signing a two-year deal. Jordan Ayew has joined Aston Villa from Lorient for a fee believed to be about £12 million.
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