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Everton has completed the signing of exciting Nigerian forward Henry Onyekuru.

Paul Pogba has come along way from sharing a bed with four relatives in his mother’s small apartment in the Paris suburbs.

Andy Murray was back on the practice court at Wimbledon on Friday morning, with the draw having given him a reasonable outcome – if he is fit enough to take advantage of it. The world No 1 was paired against a qualifier in round one with a possible meeting against flamboyant German-Jamaican Dustin Brown in round two. He is due to face Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals, having been kept on the opposite side of the draw from favourite Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. PROJECTED QUARTER-FINALS Murray v Wawrinka Nadal v Cilic Raonic v Federer Thiem v Djokovic#Wimbledon — Wimbledon…

Rafa Benitez’s Toon frustrations have taken another twist over the payment structure for potential transfers. Newcastle usually pay upfront fees for players but are now negotiating instalments as part of a new strategy at St James’ Park. Spanish boss Benitez claims to be serious about his threat to walk out before the start of the season. He fears they are in for a relegation battle unless they make serious changes to the squad. Benitez was keen to get his transfer business done early but Toon have missed out on several targets, including Tammy Abraham. Eibar defender Florian Lejeune is close…

Sunderland have confirmed former Preston North End manager Simon Grayson as the new boss at the Stadium of Light. Grayson, 47, has signed a three-year contract after the relegated Black Cats were given permission to speak to him by Preston on Thursday and will meet his players for the first time on Friday before flying to Austria with them for a pre-season training camp. Speaking to the club website, Grayson said: ‘I am delighted to come to Sunderland, a club with such wonderful history and tradition, and I’m excited by the opportunity to manage this club and I want to…

Bournemouth have signed the Chelsea defender Nathan Ake for a club record fee in the region of £20m. Ake spent a spell on loan at Dean Court last season and Cherries boss Eddie Howe tried to make the deal permanent in January. But the Blues blocked it, and recalled the player early. But now 22-year-old Ake will join up with Eddie Howe’s side once again after spending the first half of the 2016/17 season on loan at Vitality Stadium. Ake told Bournemouth’s website: “I had a great time here last season so I’m really happy to be back,” he told…

It’s Friday right? And well here’s something to get you in the mood for a great weekend. Ivory Coast Legend, Didier Drogba in his imperial self throwing some moves albeit… salacious dance moves.