QPR, Millwall and Norwich are set to miss out to Nottingham Forest in the race for 19-year-old Spanish-born AFC Wimbledon winger Junior Nkeng, who could move for a fee close to £1m. (Graeme Bailey, external)
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Image source, Getty ImagesDefender Andy Yiadom has made almost 400 appearances in the EFL for Barnet, Barnsley and Reading
AFC Wimbledon have signed experienced defender Andy Yiadom on a five-month deal until January 2027.
The 34-year-old has made almost 400 appearances across the three divisions of the EFL, including playing under Edgar Davids at Barnet.
He played 177 games for the Bees, before a free transfer to Barnsley in 2016, captaining the Tykes during the 2017-18 season.
The Ghana international joined Reading in May 2018 and in eight years at the Berkshire club made 253 appearances and picked up the player of the season award in 2021-22.
He told the club website:, external "I'm grateful for the opportunity to play for Wimbledon and I'm ready to give my all for the team. I'm really excited to get involved in the games that we have coming up."
Manager Johnnie Jackson added: "Andy has been training with us for a number of weeks and has really impressed. He has vast experience of the level, brings character and leadership and much needed cover in defensive positions."
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Image source, ShutterstockAFC Wimbledon striker Osman Foyo has completed a permanent transfer to USL Championship side Rhode Island FC.
The 21-year-old joined the Dons in January 2025 from Ipswich Town and made six appearances as they secured promotion to League One.
He made a further nine appearances last season, as well as going on loan to National League side Sutton United where he scored twice in ten matches.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe TV schedule for the opening two months of the English Football League's 2026-27 season have been announced and with that, there are a few games getting a headline slot.
Here are the new dates to jot into your calendars across the EFL in August and September:
Thursday, 20 August - Sheffield Wednesday v Bradford City (20:00 BST)
Sunday, 23 August - West Bromwich Albion v Burnley (12:00 BST)
Friday, 28 August - Wrexham v Birmingham City (20:00 BST)
Sunday, 6 September - Birmingham City v Wolves (12:00 BST)
Monday, 7 September - Bromley v AFC Wimbledon (20:00 BST)
Thursday, 10 September - Stevenage v Luton Town (20:00 BST)
Friday, 11 September - West Ham United v Wrexham (20:00 BST)
Sunday, 13 September - Sheffield United v Wolves (12:00 BST)
Thursday, 17 September - AFC Wimbledon v MK Dons (20:00 BST)
Friday, 18 September - Bristol City v Watford (20:00 BST)
Sunday, 20 September - Wolves v West Bromwich Albion (12:00 BST)
The above matches are the single-game choices whose dates have been moved for TV coverage - there are also a number of Saturday lunchtime, evening and multi-game midweek matches also being televised. The full list is available here., external
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Image source, Getty ImagesMorrison's playing career of over 600 EFL appearances ended with Cambridge United winning promotion into League One in 2025-2026
AFC Wimbledon have appointed Michael Morrison as first-team coach.
The 38-year-old former centre-half played played more than 750 games for seven clubs, including Charlton and Birmingham. He lifted the League One title with both Reading and Charlton and helped Cambridge to promotion from League Two last season before announcing his retirement from playing.
Morrison told the Dons' website: "I always wanted to move into coaching when my career as a player finished. Wimbledon is a club which is greatly connected from the fans right through to what you see on the pitch."
Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson added: "Michael is an exciting young coach, who is really keen to make his mark on the coaching side of football. He has vast experience in the EFL and was captain at the majority of clubs that he played for."
Jackson: 'Probably a fair result in the end' Audio, 4 minutes
Johnnie Jackson with BBC's Dave Victor after being knocked out of the League Cup.
Jackson:'They were the better team.' Audio, 4 minutes
Wimbledon boss talks to BBC London's Ross Heaton after ther loss at Huddersfield.
Bishop: 'We were ready for today!' Audio, 2 minutes
Nathan Bishop talks to BBC's Izzy Gilligan after post-Cup win.
Jackson: 'Great To Win On Penalties And Progress' Audio, 4 minutes
AFC Wimbledon have progressed to Round Two of the EFL Cup after a penalty shoot out.
