Kojo Oppong Peprah Set for Fenerbahce Move as Transfer Activity Heats Up for Black Stars and European Giants

Ghana international defender Kojo Oppong Peprah is on the verge of a significant career move, with reports indicating a completed agreement for his transfer from French side OGC Nice to Turkish giants Fenerbahce. The 22-year-old, who established himself at Nice after joining from IF Norrkoping, is expected to sign a four-year contract with the Turkish club. Peprah’s move follows a productive season where he made 39 appearances for Nice, and his rising profile is further evidenced by his inclusion in the Black Stars' squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he featured in high-profile matches against England and Croatia.

While Peprah prepares for life in Turkey, his national teammate Jordan Ayew has been the subject of transfer speculation involving Libyan club Al Swehly. However, FIFA-licensed agent Nana Kwarteng has recommended against the move, advising the Libyan side that signing Ayew may not be feasible or appropriate given his current responsibilities. Kwarteng specifically cited Ayew’s status as the captain of the Black Stars as a significant factor in his recommendation, suggesting that the profile of the Libyan league might not align with the expectations of the national team’s leadership. Al Swehly had previously identified Ayew as a primary target to bolster their attacking options.

In the European market, a high-stakes standoff has developed between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona over Argentinian forward Julian Alvarez. Despite a substantial £85.7 million bid from the Catalan giants, Atletico has firmly maintained that there is a "0% chance" of a sale. The Madrid club has criticized Barcelona for what they describe as a "victimization campaign" intended to unsettle the player. Alvarez, who is also reportedly a target for Arsenal, has recently been the target of booing from Atletico fans and has missed training sessions, though he has expressed a desire to remain in Spain amid the ongoing saga.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa is closing in on a £65 million agreement to sign striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea. The deal, which includes an initial £47.5 million payment plus add-ons, would reunite Jackson with manager Unai Emery, whom he played under at Villarreal. This transfer could trigger further movement in the market, specifically potentially facilitating Ollie Watkins’ move to Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League. As part of a broader team rebuild, Chelsea is also exploring a £50 million deal for Liam Delap and monitoring Atalanta’s Honest Ahanor, marking a period of intense transition for several major clubs.