Spanish authorities yesterday, moved to fine FC Barcelona €66 000 and Athletic Bilbao €18 000 over last season's Cup final where fans of the Catalan and Basque sides whistled Spain's King Felipe VI.

The state Higher Sports Council proposed the sanctions for "behaviour whose aim was to transform the sporting event into a stage for political demands through intolerant acts".

Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has joined Belgian champions KAA Gent on a three-year deal.

The 21-year-old defender who featured for FC Dordrecht on loan last season in the Dutch Eredivise will feature alongside his compatriot Moses Simon in this season’s UEFA Champions League competition.

Six-time Nigerian champions, Enyimba have signed Nigerian under-20 international, Joshua Enaholo, from lower division side, MFM. 

Enaholo, who was in goal for Nigeria during the 2015 African Youth Championship (AYC) and the Fifa Under-20 World Cup, has been cleared by his club to make the move to the Aba Elephants. 

Arsene Wenger has revealed Arsenal winger Theo Walcott is on the verge of signing a new contract with the FA Cup winners.

Walcott’s current deal expires at the end of the forthcoming season and talks over an extension had dragged on without a successful conclusion for several months.

Wolfsburg Sporting director Klaus Allofs has refuted claims that Manchester City have bid for star player Kevin De Bruyne.

De Bruyne still has four years to run on his current contract with the Bundesliga outfit but is seeking a new, improved deal in order to remain at the Volkswagen Arena.

Aston Villa have completed the signing of forward Jordan Ayew from French club Lorient.

The 23-year-old joined Villa on a five-year contract for an undisclosed fee, believed to be in the region of £12m, after successfully completing his medical at Bodymoor Heath.

Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign full-back Jose Angel Crespo from Cordoba, according to a statement from the Spanish side.

The former Spain U21 international was part of the 2006 UEFA Cup-winning squad during his time at Sevilla, where he began his career, and has also played for Racing Santander and in Italy with Padova, Bologna and Verona.

Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign full-back Jose Angel Crespo from Cordoba, according to a statement from the Spanish side.

The former Spain U21 international was part of the 2006 UEFA Cup-winning squad during his time at Sevilla, where he began his career, and has also played for Racing Santander and in Italy with Padova, Bologna and Verona.

Manchester United have signed Argentina international goalkeeper Sergio Romero on a three-year contract.

Romero, whose deal with United includes the option of a fourth year, moves on a free transfer from Sampdoria after his contract expired.

Former Chelsea star, Didier Drogba has signed with Montreal Impact, the MLS side have confirmed.

The Impact secured Drogba’s services after completing a trade with Chicago Fire for the right to negotiate a free transfer with the Ivorian star, who has agreed an 18-month contract.