African All Stars Transfer News and Rumours: Onazi close to joining Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade

Onazi closing in on Serbia switch

Ogenyi Onazi is close to leaving Denizlispor to join Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade.

According to reports, negotiations between the Nigerian international and the Belgrade outfit are at an advanced stage over a potential three-year contract.

Onazi has played just seven games in the Turkish Super Lig since he joined Denizlispor from Trabzonspor on a free transfer in January.

Arsenal intensify Partey pursuit

Arsenal have intensified their efforts to land Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey

The Athletic reported that the Gunners are negotiating a cheaper deal for the Ghanaian by lowering the fee rather than pay his £45 million release clause.

Partey boasts of an incredible defensive record in Diego Simeone's side this season and he is contracted to the Madrid outfit until 2023.

Crystal Palace & Newcastle want Traore

Crystal Palace are keen on signing Bertrand Traore and have contacted Lyon over the availability of Burkinabe forward, Foot Mercato claims.

The Eagles face competition from Premier League rivals Newcastle United, Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen and a number of Spanish outfits for the services of Traore.

Before the Ligue 1 season was cancelled, the former Chelsea player contributed a goal and three assists in 23 outings for Lyon.

KP Boateng set for Fiorentina return after Besiktas loan

Turkish Super Lig outfit Besiktas will not be signing Kevin-Prince Boateng permanently from Fiorentina at the end of his loan spell, TMW has reported.

The 33-year-old moved to Turkey in January and he has returned two goals in eight league appearances, however, the Black Eagles declined to continue the relationship because of the high cost of the player.

Boateng is expected to return to Fiorentina in September where he has a year left in his contract.

Saka signs long-term Arsenal deal

Arsenal teenage sensation Bukayo Saka has penned a new four-year contract that will keep him at the club until 2024.

 Saka has been impressive for the Gunners since he made his first-team debut in 2018 and he has provided three assists and 11 assists across all competitions this season.

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