Nigerian singer, Don Jazzy, has shared the reason he refused to sign Simi and Teni to his record label. In an interview, Don Jazzy expressed regret for not signing Simi and Teni, admitting that he liked their work and wished he had signed them. “I like Simi, I didn’t sign her. I wish I did. I like Teni, but I didn’t sign her. I wish I did”, he said.
Don Jazzy had also recounted how Simi partook in a Twitter contest where she did a cover for the song, ‘Journey of A Thousand Miles’, a record by D’Prince featuring Wande Coal. “I didn’t reject Simi. I did a Twitter contest for ‘Journey of A Thousand Miles’ ― D’Prince’s record featuring Wande Coal. I loved her cover. She was one of the people that participated. She didn’t win, but she was high up there. “I didn’t pick the winners. I liked her but you can’t sign anybody. That’s one person I also regretted; I won’t say regret, but I wish we worked on stuff together,” Don Jazzy said. Speaking of Teni, the beatmaker said, “The same thing with Teni. We used to check up on each other. I had not grown to the point that I would move you from Atlanta to Nigeria for work. Now I can and we work before deciding if we are going to sign. Before I knew what was happening, there were faster people. She released records and I was like, ‘okay, we lost that one”
Romelu Lukaku at the 2023 Champions League final for Inter Milan. Source: Getty Lukaku scored 14 goals in 37 appearances during his loan spell with Inter last season and helped them to reach the Champions League final. Inter were desperate to keep the 30-year-old forward but they have so far been refusing to meet Chelsea’s asking price, despite it being vastly reduced from what they paid for him two years ago. They launched a second bid of £27.5m this week with the Blues demanding £34m, but have now allegedly pulled out of a potential deal. It was gathered that Inter Milan is furious after discovering advisers working on behalf of Lukaku had held secret talks with Juventus. While such conversations are legal and standard at this stage of negotiations, Inter have been left disappointed by the situation as they believed Lukaku’s only interest was returning to the Nerazzurri, a message insiders insist came from the player himself. 
Romain Faivre playing for Lorient. Source: Getty The former France Under-21 international was a regular starter for Lorient, contributing five goals and three assists in 17 games. Lyon have stated that they have a 10% sell-on clause on the 25-year-old, who made 28 competitive appearances for Les Gones. Commenting on the new signing, Bournemouth chief executive Neill Blake told the club’s official website: “It’s great for the club to have secured such a talent in Romain. He’s a player we’ve been monitoring for a number of years since his move to Brest, and we were particularly impressed with his progress while on loan at Lorient. 
Romain Faivre celebrates a goal scored for Lorient. Source: Getty “We wish him all the best for the coming season and look forward to seeing him continue his development.” The Cherries will be able to keep a close eye on Faivre’s progress, due to the fact that Bournemouth owner Bill Foley is a minority shareholder at Lorient. Lorient were keen to keep hold of Faivre for another season and have utilised their relationship with Cherries to facilitate the move. Foley, who is keen to pursue a multi-club ownership model, purchased a 33% stake in the Ligue 1 club earlier this year. Faivre on the other hand, is the second player to move between Bournemouth and Lorient since Foley completed his purchase of both clubs. Faivre, who turned 25 today, July 14, joined Lyon in January 2022 from Brest following three years at AS Monaco, where he mainly played for the reserve team. 
Willian at a match for Nottingham Forest. Source: Getty The Cottages have since returned with an improved offer which Willian is reported to still be considering but he’s held talks with Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper and has already moved fast to undergo his medical. Sources say that Willian team’s offered him to Chelsea when talks with Fulham broke down but the Blues turned down the chance as they look to go a different direction. Should he choose Nottingham Forest, Willian will sign a lucrative deal to play at the City Ground and could have the option of finishing his career in Greece with Forest’s sister club, Olympiacos. He will also become Forest’s first summer signing should a deal be reached. The 34-year-old veteran made 30 appearances for Fulham last season. He scored five goals and provided six assists during the 2022-23 season. 
Willian posing with Brazil’s flag. Source: Getty The former Chelsea and Arsenal player is a two-time Premier League winner with the Blues, as well as winning the UEFA Cup in 2009 with Shakhtar Donetsk and the Europa League 10 years later with Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea. Willian earned 70 Brazil caps between 2011 and 2019, scoring nine times, most recently during their run to winning the Copa America in the last year of the 2010s. Fulham were one of the surprise packages of the season in their first campaign back in the English top-flight, as they finished in the top half of the table. Nottingham Forest finished in 16th place, securing their status in the Premier League with a week remaining. 
Vitor Roque celebrates a goal scored for Brazil. Source: Getty Financial details were not disclosed but media reports claimed Barca agreed to a 40 million euros ($44.07 million) fee with €21 million in add-ons for the player seen as the successor to Robert Lewandowski who turns 35 next month. The deal, which will begin in 2024 and run for seven years, includes a 500m euros (£427m) buyout clause. Given the Blaugrana’s Financial Fair Play problems, Roque will not be joining the club this summer and fans will have to wait until the summer of 2024 to see the 18-year-old step out on the pitch in the club’s iconic garnet and blue colours. Barcelona have brought in Ilkay Gundogan and Inigo Martinez on free transfers this summer, with the Catalan giants still suffering from financial difficulties. 
Athletico Paranaense’s Vitor Roque celebrates scoring their first goal against Palmeiras at Allianz Parque in Sao Paulo. Source: Reuters They are currently able to spend only 50 percent of any savings or new income because of La Liga financial restrictions on clubs exceeding their spending limit, as determined by the Spanish league. Roque, one of the hottest prospects in Brazilian football, has scored six goals in his last six games. The forward made his debut for the Brazilian national team in March and can play in wider areas as well as through the middle. Roque finished as the top goalscorer at the South American Under-20 championship earlier this year with six goals as Brazil triumphed. Barcelona are still looking for a holding midfielder to replace captain Sergio Busquets, who left the club at the end of last season to join Inter Miami. 
Harvey Barnes playing for Leicester against Liverpool in an EPL match. Source: Getty Leicester have already brought in £40m after selling James Maddison to Tottenham. They have prepared for life in the Championship by signing Harry Winks and Conor Coady. Newcastle had already announced the £60 million signing of Sandro Tonali earlier this week. The deal made the midfielder the most expensive Italian of all time, £11m more than the £49m Chelsea paid for Jorginho in 2018. The star has penned a five-year contract, which includes the option of a further 12 months, at St. James’ Park and can’t wait to get started for his new club. 
