Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote, who has been vocal about plans to buy Arsenal football club has again spoken about his desire to purchase the club in 2020.

Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers, has confirmed Wilfred Ndidi had a successful surgery and has started his recovery process. The Super Eagles midfielder suffered a knee injury in training on Tuesday. Ndidi subsequently missed his side’s League Cup tie against Aston Villa on Wednesday night.

Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has insisted a deal is not close for Lyon striker Moussa Dembele contrary to widespread media reports. Reports earlier this week claimed the Blues had already agreed personal terms with the 23-year-old, despite having seen a £34million bid rejected by the Ligue 1 club. Lampard is ready to sanction the sale of Olivier Giroud and is already eyeing possible replacements.