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Stop-gap skipper of the Black Stars Emmanuel Agyemang Badu says Ghana is ready for the clash against Russia tonight insisting they know a lot about the Golden Eagles.The game will be played at 19:00 GMT in Russia which is 16:00 GMT in Ghana.

Ghana coach Avram Grant remains optimistic of a good outing from his players despite admitting that his side has not prepared well for the game.

Asante Kotoko defender Richard Osei Agyemang has emerged as a transfer target for TP Mazembe.
The Porcupines are set to lose the services of Osei Agyemang to the five time Africa champions, according to reports in the local media.

Manuel Zacharias can't hide his happiness after Bechem United's MTN FA Cup triumph at Cape Coast stadium.

Slovakia defender Jan Durica has suggested that his team's defeat to England was fixed because of
Martin Skrtel 's sending-off.

Gareth Bale has called on Wales to push on and make more history after opening their 2018 World Cup campaign with a dominant win over Moldova.

Chris Coleman says his Wales players "absolutely love" playing in front of their home fans following their 4-0 win over Moldova in Cardiff.

Jonas Gutierrez has reportedly attracted interest from both Chievo and Cagliari Calcio.
The Argentine spent last season at La Liga side Deportivo La Coruna but after making just three starts and 12 substitute appearances, he was released by the Spanish club.

Coach Elisha Levy of Israel says 'I have never seen such a defensive Italy' after losing 3-1.
Israel will have a titanic job ahead of them if they are to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in a group which includes the Azzurri and Spain, but the 58-year-old had a remarkably positive attitude.

Giorgio Chiellini confessed he had ?an off night? after the error and red card in Italy?s 3-1 win away to Israel.
The Juventus defender already made costly mistakes in Thursday?s 3-1 defeat to France, but was arguably even worse in the World Cup qualifier.

Diego Costa says he is glad to end ?a difficult time? in his Spain career after two goals in Monday?s 8-0 thrashing of Liechtenstein.

Graziano Pell� reveals he planned Ciro Immobile?s goal in the 3-1 victory in Israel and ?Italy are always ready when the game counts.?

Heung-Son Min will miss South Korea's World Cup qualifier against Syria to return to Tottenham training early.

Leeds United are hoping to sign Kieran Richardson following his release by Aston Villa.

West Brom have reportedly decided against offering a deal to Arsenal youngster Tyrell Robinson.

Yaya Toure will sign a pre-contract agreement with a new club in January, according to his agent.

England U21s action will not harm Marcus Rashford's development, says Gareth Southgate.

Police officers have been told Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho could clash at the Manchester derby.

Lucas Piazon says he wants to leave Chelsea for another club for more than one season.

Everton left it too late to sign Andriy Yarmolenko, claims the Dynamo Kiev president.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has been enjoying a holiday in Italy during the international break.

West Ham are relishing the return of Dimitri Payet to Premier League action this weekend.

Sam Allardyce insists Wayne Rooney is still England's main man and is undroppable.

England's under-21 match against Norway was moved from Chesterfield's ground because the club signed striker Ched Evans.

Jose Fonte remains committed to Southampton despite interest from Manchester United.

Romelu Lukaku has pledged not to quarrel with Everton despite his desire to leave the club.

Middlesbrough blocked Aston Villa's deadline day swoop for Jordan Rhodes.

Sunderland are rivalling West Brom to sign free agent Momo Sissoko.

Mark Hughes has told Jack Butland to forget about England and get himself fit for Stoke.

Midfielder Yaya Toure, 33, will consider signing a pre-contract deal with another European club in January after being left out of Manchester City's Champions League squad. (Independent)

Real Madrid's France defender Raphael Varane, 23, has revealed he turned down a transfer to Manchester United this summer. (Canal+ via Talksport)

Chelsea, Paris St-Germain and Inter Milan want to sign Benfica's Sweden defender Victor Lindelof, 22, in January. (Football Italia)

AC Milan will give Italy international goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, 17, a new contract to repel interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid. (Sporting Mediaset - in Italian)

Everton's Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 23, turned down Italian champions Juventus to stay at Goodison Park during the summer transfer window. (Het Niewsblad - In Belgian)

Meanwhile, the Toffees are set to offer midfielder Ross Barkley, 22 a new long-term deal. (Daily Mail)

Barcelona legend Xavi believes Leicester's Algeria forward Riyad Mahrez, 25, is good enough to play for the Spanish giants. (Daily Mirror)

Portugal international Jose Fonte, 32, says he remains committed to Southampton. Manchester United tried to sign the defender in the summer.
(Daily Mirror)

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane, 24, will be fit for Saturday's Premier League match against Leicester despite getting injured on international duty. (Sun)

Agent Mino Raiola, who works with new Manchester United signings Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba among others, says a player will soon be transferred for �200m. (Talksport)

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, 29, has been told to "lighten his training load" because of a hamstring injury. (Barcelona's website)

Manchester City loanee Jason Denayer, 21, is in line for his first start for Sunderland in Tuesday's Checkatrade Trophy game against Rochdale, while midfielder Jan Kirchoff, 25, is set to return from injury in the game. (Sunderland Echo)

Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri has approached Eduardo Macia to replace former head of recruitment Steve Walsh, who joined Everton in July. (Daily Telegraph)

Sheffield Wednesday are set to sign former Netherlands left-back Urby Emanuelson, 30. (The Star)