Kieran Horn

Coventry City confirmed the permanent signing of teenage striker Sidiki Cherif from Fenerbahçe as the newly promoted club continued preparing for its Premier League opener against reigning champions Arsenal. Manager Frank Lampard said Coventry must improve and compete in every match while retaining belief in the squad that won promotion. Taiwo Awoniyi has also joined from Nottingham Forest for about £9 million, while Haji Wright faces a potential three-month absence. Coventry are reportedly leading the race to loan Mykhailo Mudryk from Chelsea, although AC Milan rejected an approach for Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Ellis Simms could leave on loan, with Wolves and other Championship clubs interested. The club also announced a multi-year partnership involving Coventry Building Society Arena and Legends Global, backed by more than £15 million in investment.