Sports News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comBlack Stars defender, Caleb Yirenkyi reportedly turned down a last minute move to the English Premier League during the January transfer window. According to Viaplay, the 20-year-old attracted strong interest from England, with an unnamed Premier League club submitting a bid worth €18 million on the transfer deadline. Viaplay reported that Yirenkyi turned down the move to prioritise regular playing time, which he believes is vital to improving his chances of earning a spot in Ghana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Although the identity of the Premier League club remains undisclosed, the size of the bid underlines Yirenkyi’s growing reputation in European football and the rapid rise he has enjoyed since breaking into the Nordsjaelland first team. Yirenkyi has already featured eight times for the Black Stars and will be hoping to be part of the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Source: GhanaWeb February 05, 2026 09:43 UTC