Sarah Akande
Sarah covers the Premier League's Big Six and the transfer market for FootballBoard — the day-to-day file, the matchweek preview, the deadline-day deal. She came up through the football media internship circuit and writes in the present tense the way newsroom reporters do, comfortable with names, fees, agents and the noises out of training-ground briefings.
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30 articlesUnlicensed Casino Sponsorship Ban Could Hit Premier League Clubs
The UK government is consulting on plans to ban unlicensed casinos from sponsoring British sports teams by August 2027, with Everton among those most exposed.
By Sarah Akande · 15 Jul 2026Europa LeagueHibs drawn against Kosovan side Malisheva in Conference League
Hibernian will travel to Kosovo on 23 July before hosting Malisheva at Easter Road a week later in the second round of Conference League qualifying.
By Sarah Akande · 15 Jul 2026TransfersCoventry City Close In on £17m Eintracht Frankfurt Defender Amenda
Coventry City are on the verge of signing Switzerland centre-back Aurele Amenda from Eintracht Frankfurt in a deal worth more than £17m as the promoted Sky Blues strengthen their squad.
By Sarah Akande · 15 Jul 2026TransfersCoventry Close In on £17m Eintracht Frankfurt Defender Amenda
Coventry City are on the verge of signing Switzerland centre-back Aurele Amenda from Eintracht Frankfurt in a deal worth more than £17m as the Sky Blues build for their Premier League return.
By Sarah Akande · 15 Jul 2026World CupSpain Reach World Cup 2026 Final After Masterclass vs France
Spain beat pre-tournament favourites France 2-0 in Dallas to book their place in the World Cup 2026 final, producing one of the tournament's finest performances.
By Sarah Akande · 15 Jul 2026Women's FootballEverton Sign France Forward Noemie Mouchon From Leicester
Everton bolster their WSL attack with the free-transfer arrival of 23-year-old France forward Noemie Mouchon, who spent two seasons at relegated Leicester City.
By Sarah Akande · 14 Jul 2026TransfersManchester City eye £85m Bouaddi deal in bold summer statement
Manchester City are targeting Lille's 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi for £85m after his impressive World Cup displays for Morocco this summer.
By Sarah Akande · 14 Jul 2026TransfersKarl Darlow Joins Manchester United on Free Transfer from Leeds
Manchester United have signed goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a two-year deal after the 35-year-old Wales international left Leeds United this summer.
By Sarah Akande · 14 Jul 2026TransfersKarl Darlow Joins Manchester United on Free Transfer from Leeds
Manchester United have signed goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a two-year deal after the 35-year-old Wales international left Leeds United this summer.
By Sarah Akande · 14 Jul 2026TransfersChermiti Insists He's Staying at Rangers Despite Lyon Interest
Youssef Chermiti has moved to end transfer talk by declaring he has no plans to leave Rangers, even as Lyon are linked with a move for the £20m-rated striker.
By Sarah Akande · 14 Jul 2026Women's FootballEverton Close In on Permanent Deal for Hannah Blundell
Everton are in advanced discussions to sign defender Hannah Blundell on a permanent basis after her successful loan stint at Goodison Park last season.
By Sarah Akande · 14 Jul 2026Women's FootballEverton Close In on Permanent Deal for Hannah Blundell
Everton are in advanced discussions to sign defender Hannah Blundell on a permanent basis after her loan spell from Manchester United last season.
By Sarah Akande · 14 Jul 2026TransfersVilla Eye Estupinan as Summer Transfer Gossip Heats Up
Aston Villa are assessing a move for AC Milan left-back Pervis Estupinan, while Newcastle insist Bruno Guimaraes is not for sale despite Arsenal's interest.
By Sarah Akande · 14 Jul 2026World CupEngland vs Argentina: How Tuchel's Three Lions Can Reach the Final
Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Conor Coady and Rory Smith dissect England's World Cup semi-final with Argentina and debate how Tuchel's side can stop Messi.
By Sarah Akande · 14 Jul 2026Premier LeagueXabi Alonso Takes the Chelsea Hot Seat as Sixth Manager in Four Years
Xabi Alonso has been unveiled as Chelsea's sixth permanent manager since the Boehly-Clearlake takeover, inheriting a squad riddled with indiscipline and uncertainty.
By Sarah Akande · 14 Jul 2026InternationalsHearts Begin New Era With Vrancken After Summer of Upheaval
Wouter Vrancken takes charge at Tynecastle as Hearts rebuild following the painful final-day heartbreak of last season and the departures of key figures.
By Sarah Akande · 13 Jul 2026Premier LeagueXabi Alonso Unveiled at Chelsea and Wants Fernandez to Stay
Xabi Alonso held his first press conference as Chelsea manager on Monday, confirming he wants Enzo Fernandez to remain at Stamford Bridge despite Real Madrid links.
By Sarah Akande · 13 Jul 2026Premier LeagueXabi Alonso unveiled at Chelsea and wants Fernandez to stay
Xabi Alonso has been officially unveiled as Chelsea manager at Stamford Bridge and confirmed he wants Enzo Fernandez to remain at the club.
By Sarah Akande · 13 Jul 2026Women's FootballLiverpool Sign Khiara Keating on Free Transfer from Man City
Liverpool have secured England goalkeeper Khiara Keating on a free transfer from Manchester City, making her the club's fourth WSL signing of the summer.
By Sarah Akande · 13 Jul 2026TransfersManchester United in Advanced Talks to Sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa
Manchester United are pushing hard to land Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans, with director of football Jason Wilcox in advanced talks over a £35m deal.
By Sarah Akande · 13 Jul 2026TransfersMan Utd Close to Signing Tielemans from Aston Villa
Manchester United are in advanced talks to bring Youri Tielemans to Old Trafford as Ruben Amorim's side look to bolster a depleted midfield this summer.
By Sarah Akande · 13 Jul 2026TransfersMan Utd Close to Signing Tielemans From Aston Villa
Manchester United are in advanced talks to bring Youri Tielemans to Old Trafford, with a release clause in the Belgian's Villa contract smoothing negotiations.
By Sarah Akande · 13 Jul 2026TransfersCeltic Braced to Sell Engels and Maeda as Rangers Eye Ins and Outs
Martin O'Neill is resigned to losing Arne Engels and Daizen Maeda this summer as both clubs navigate a busy Scottish Premiership transfer window.
By Sarah Akande · 13 Jul 2026TransfersArsenal chase Atletico's Alvarez as summer gossip heats up
Arsenal are pushing to land Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid before pre-season, while Aston Villa hijack Newcastle's move for Johan Manzambi.
By Sarah Akande · 13 Jul 2026TransfersConnor Barron Attracting Serie A and Bundesliga Interest
Rangers and Scotland midfielder Connor Barron, 23, is on the radar of Bologna, Lazio and Eintracht Frankfurt as Ibrox faces a busy summer window.
By Sarah Akande · 12 Jul 2026Women's FootballDenise O'Sullivan set to leave Liverpool six months after joining
Liverpool's club record signing Denise O'Sullivan is expected to depart this summer, with Gotham FC favourites to bring the Republic of Ireland international back to the NWSL.
By Sarah Akande · 12 Jul 2026Women's FootballDenise O'Sullivan set to leave Liverpool just six months after joining
Liverpool's club record signing Denise O'Sullivan is expected to depart this summer, with Gotham FC the favourites to bring the Republic of Ireland international back to the NWSL.
By Sarah Akande · 12 Jul 2026TransfersTom Lockyer Signs for Melbourne Victory on Free Transfer
Wales international Tom Lockyer has agreed a deal to join Australian A-League club Melbourne Victory after leaving Bristol Rovers at the end of last season.
By Sarah Akande · 11 Jul 2026TransfersGarnacho Absent From Chelsea Pre-Season as Blues Seek Sale
Alejandro Garnacho has not reported for Chelsea's pre-season training at Cobham as the club actively pursue a permanent exit for the Argentine winger.
By Sarah Akande · 11 Jul 2026TransfersGarnacho Left Out of Chelsea Pre-Season as Club Seek Sale
Alejandro Garnacho has not reported for Chelsea's pre-season training at Cobham as the club actively pursue a permanent exit for the Argentine winger.
By Sarah Akande · 11 Jul 2026
