New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that the club is in talks regarding the potential departure of Alejandro Garnacho. Speaking during his first press conference, Alonso noted that several clubs have expressed interest in the 22-year-old, and the team is working toward a solution that satisfies all parties.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Training Absence: To avoid disrupting team preparations for the upcoming 2026/27 season, Garnacho has been granted permission to stay away from first-team training while he evaluates his future.

• Transfer Preference: Chelsea is prioritizing a permanent sale over a loan move, as the club looks to reshape its squad and manage its finances.

• Interested Clubs: Alongside Roma, other Serie A sides—including AC Milan, Juventus, and Napoli—are monitoring the winger.

• Manchester United’s Stake: Because of a 10% sell-on clause included in his original £40m transfer last summer, Manchester United is set to receive a portion of any fee Chelsea secures for the player.

• Strategic Overhaul: Garnacho’s exit is part of a broader restructuring effort by Alonso, who recently replaced Mauricio Pochettino with the goal of returning Chelsea to European competition.

Garnacho’s potential departure comes after a difficult debut season at Stamford Bridge where he scored only one Premier League goal, a struggle that reportedly contributed to him missing out on Argentina’s 2026 World Cup squad. While Alonso has publicly committed to keeping players like Enzo Fernández, he has signaled that the team is “starting from zero” and is ready to move on from Garnacho as they push for future success.

On Monday, the Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Muhammad Sani to 20 years in prison for his role as an associate of a well-known bandit leader, Danranmi. Sani was convicted of intentionally withholding information that could have helped security forces apprehend Danranmi, who is accused of being a major arms and ammunition supplier for kidnapping and banditry networks.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

A Chief Magistrates’ Court II in Katsina has granted bail to Dr. Bashir Kurfi, a security analyst and former Ahmadu Bello University lecturer, amid an ongoing trial involving alleged defamation of the Katsina State Government. Dr. Kurfi is facing two charges of injurious falsehood and defamation of character, violations allegedly contrary to Sections 308 and 309(1) of the Penal Code Law of Katsina State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Case Details and Bail Conditions

The charges stem from a June 24, 2026, Trust TV interview in which Dr. Kurfi allegedly claimed that the state government sponsored bandit leaders for Hajj, an accusation the prosecution characterized as false, malicious, and damaging to the state’s reputation. Following the completion of the investigation, Chief Magistrate Zaharaddeen Sani granted the following bail terms:

• The bail was set at ₦500,000, requiring two sureties.

• Both sureties must be owners of landed property situated within the Katsina metropolis.

• Each surety faces a forfeiture penalty of ₦500,000 to the state if the defendant fails to appear in court or attempts to abscond.

Next Steps

The court has adjourned the proceedings until August 13, 2026, for the start of the trial. Dr. Kurfi’s defense counsel, A.D. Umar, has expressed optimism regarding the judicial process, stating that the defense is prepared to refute the allegations when the hearing commences.