In today's African edition of our transfer rumour round-up, we look at Didier Drogba, Gervinho, Emmanuel Adebayor, Sulley Muntari and Islam Slimani.
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Chicago Fire Confirm Drogba Talks
Major League Soccer's bottom placed side, Chicago Fire have confirmed they are in talks with Chelsea legend Didier Drogba. The club's COO Atul Khosla tweeted on Tuesday that Fire are "working to get Didier Drogba". However, Drogba is also chased by Montreal Impact, another MLS side, who publically announced their interest in the Ivorian…
Galatasaray Want Gervinho On Loan
Galatasaray reportedly want to loan former Arsenal winger, Gervinho from Roma. The 28-year-old had been linked with a move to Al Jazaira before it allegedly collapsed due to his exorbitant demands. Roma seem keen to get the Ivorian off their wage bill with West Ham also being linked to his name…
Villa Want To Loan Adebayor
Aston Villa reportedly weigh up a loan deal for Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor. Tim Sherwood's side are looking for a replacement for Liverpool-bound Christian Benteke and are keen to loan the Togo star. However, his £100 000 a week wage demands may block the move...
Muntari Set For Besiktas
Former Milan star, Sulley Muntari is reportedly set to join Turkish giants Besiktas on a free transfer. The Ghana international is a free agent after leaving Milan this summer and it has been reported he is on his way to a medical in Turkey…
Leicester Chasing Algeria Star Slimani
Leicester are reportedly preparing a €15 million bid for Sporting's Algeria star, Islam Slimani. However, Leicester would reportedly have to beat Fiorentina, Fenerbahce, Newcastle and West Ham in the race for the 27-year-old…
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In other news:
Turkish Super League side Kasimpasa have taken Chelsea starlet, Kenneth Omeruo on a season-long loan deal. Kasimpasa have a purchase option for the 21-year-old Nigeria defender.
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