Bohemians have announced the signing of centre-back Jubril Okedina.
The London native, who is a senior Malawi international, has signed for the Dublin club, currently second in the League of Ireland Premier Division, until the end of the 2026 season.
The 24-year-old joins having made 140 first-team appearances for Cambridge United over the past five seasons after coming through the academy system at Tottenham. He was released by the Us after their relegation to League Two in May.
Welcoming Okedina to Dalymount Park, manager Alan Reynolds said: "We have been looking to bring in an experienced centre-back over the past number of months since the departure of Seán Grehan and we wanted to make sure we brought in a player who will really strengthen our options in that position.
"In Jubril we are really delighted to have brought in a player, who despite still being young, comes in with great experience at a really high level having played over 90 games in League One over the past four years.
"He is a quick and strong defender, and a really good passer of the ball. I feel he is going to be a great addition to the squad, who brings real pace to our back line.
"We had to bide our time to get the right fit for what we wanted in that position, so we are delighted to get this over the line. We've an important couple of months ahead of us, so he is coming in at the right time."
Okedina said: "I am really excited to be here, it’s an honour to sign for one of the biggest clubs in Ireland.
"There are high expectations at the club and that is exactly what I want. The move came about quite quickly.
"I spoke to the gaffer and he explained to me how he sees my role in the team, the plans he has for me and the plans he has for the club. I was excited and drawn by what he had to say straight away, so it didn’t take long for me to put pen to paper.
"I am looking forward to getting going straight away. I want to show the fans what I am about - I like to win, I’m aggressive, I enjoy the ball and I love to defend so I want to help improve the team, end the season on a high and help the club get back into Europe."
Fulham are close to agreeing a club-record deal to sign Brazilian winger Kevin for a fee in the region of £35m from Shakhtar Donetsk.
The 22-year-old, who has scored 17 goals and made 10 assists in 57 matches since moving from Palmeiras in 2023, will become just the second signing of the summer for Marco Silva's side.
He will bring European experience to Craven Cottage having played seven times for Shakhtar in last season’s Champions League.
It has been frustrating window for Silva after he guided Fulham to a record Premier League points tally of 53 last season.
So far, back-up goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte has been their only signing, the 34-year-old joining from Montpellier for £500,000.
Fulham have picked up just two points from their opening three league fixtures and were beaten 2-0 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in Saturday’s west London derby.
Yoane Wissa has urged Brentford to 'keep their word' and allow him to leave before Monday’s transfer deadline.
The 28-year-old posted on Instagram claiming the club has "significantly changed its position" having previously "put in writing" that he could depart should a fair offer be made.
Newcastle had an offer of £35m plus add-ons rejected earlier in August for the forward, who scored 19 Premier League goals last season.
"Earlier this summer, I held open discussions with the club’s senior management, including key directors and the new head coach," he said in the post. "I made clear my intention to explore a new challenge.
"During these conversations, it was confirmed to me and my representatives that the club would not stand in my way if a reasonable offer was received. This was also put in writing.
"Yet as the window comes to an end, the club has now significantly changed its position, going against what was communicated.
"This has left me in a difficult and frustrating position. The commitment that I could leave this summer has not been fulfilled.
"In the meantime, I must do what I feel is right for my career and family and insist that Brentford honour keep their word to let me join a new club and at a fair price."
Brentford have been contacted for comment.
Nicolas Jackson is hopeful that his aborted move to Bayern Munich from Chelsea can be revived with the striker set to stay in Germany on Sunday whilst his representatives work to resolve the stand-off, it is understood.
The 24-year-old was recalled to west London on Saturday afternoon after flying out to finalise his loan move to the Bundesliga champions, following a hamstring injury picked up by Liam Delap during the Blues' 2-0 win over Fulham.
Chelsea are reportedly exploring a move for Sporting Lisbon’s Conrad Harder before Monday’s transfer deadline, with the 20-year-old Denmark international being lined up as a possible contingency.
it has been reported Jackson was furious with Chelsea’s u-turn, which came shortly after head coach Enzo Maresca had confirmed Delap will likely be out for six to eight weeks.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is convinced club-record £65m signing Nick Woltemade is the answer to Newcastle's problems in front of goal.
The 23-year-old Germany striker’s move from Stuttgart was completed on Saturday, but not in time for him to make his debut in Newcastle’s 0-0 Premier League stalemate at Leeds.
With Alexander Isak’s future still to be resolved, Howe said 6ft 6in Woltemade has all the attributes his side has lacked in the Swede’s absence so far this season.
Howe said: "Everything that we were probably lacking today, I think he can bring. There will be a period where he has to adapt. It’s always very difficult to come straight into the league.
"I’ve got really high hopes for him. I just don’t want to add to the pressure that he’s going to be under. But I think he can be a difference-maker."
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