In today's African edition of our transfer rumour round-up, we look at Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto'o, Gervinho, Demba Ba and Mohamed Salah.
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Drogba Rules Out Marseille Return
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has dismissed speculation he could re-join his former club Olympique Marseille. The 37-year-old left Marseille for Chelsea in 2004 and was linked with a return but stated he is not keen on joining the French side…
Sampdoria Confirm Eto'o Exit
Serie A side Sampdoria have confirmed that former FC Barcelona, Inter and Chelsea star, Samuel Eto'o, will leave the Italian side after just five months. The 34-year-old is set to join Turkish newcomers Antalyaspor after his contract with Sampdoria was terminated…
Gervinho Blasted For Financial Demands
Roma and Ivory Coast star, Gervinho, has been blasted for his excessive financial demands, which blocked a move to UAE side Al Jazaira. The 28-year-old was reportedly close to joining Al Jazaira after both clubs agreed a €13 million fee a fortnight ago, but "obscene demands" of Gervinho now stopped the deal…
Demba Ba Snubs Premier League Return
Former Chelsea and Newcastle striker, Demba Ba, has reportedly snubbed a return to the English Premier League and will instead join Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua. The Senegalese was closely linked with West Brom, but now seems set to join the Chinese side for €14 million and a reported annual salary of six million…
Fiorentina Made 'Egyptian Messi' Insane Offer
Serie A side Fiorentina are keen on retaining the services of Chelsea loanee Mohamed Salah and have made him an "insane offer" to brush off interest from other clubs, according to club director Vincenzo Guerini. The 23-year-old winger was loaned to Fiorentina last season and the Serie A side reportedly have an option to extend the loan-deal for another season...
In other news:
Former Liverpool, Juventus and PSG star, Mohamed Sissoko joined Shangahi Shenhua on a free transfer. Ghana international Jeff Schlupp has signed a new four-year contract with Premier League side Leicester City. AC Milan, meanwhile, have terminated the contract with suspended Ghana international Sulley Muntari with immediate effect.
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