African football transfer watch: Diarrassouba signs new Reims contract as Bouras weighs offers

Africafoot’s latest transfer round-up includes a new long-term agreement for Stade de Reims winger Tidiane Diarrassouba, growing interest in Levski Sofia midfielder Akram Bouras and a possible move to Belgium for FC Basel’s Ibrahim Salah.

Diarrassouba has committed his future to Stade de Reims by signing a contract that runs until 30 June 2028. The deal was confirmed by the French club on its official website.

The 17-year-old Franco-Ivorian joined Reims in the summer of 2023 and will continue his development with the club. He will wear the number seven shirt under the new agreement.

Diarrassouba’s extension represents the latest decision involving an African player in Africafoot’s live football news feed, which is tracking transfer rumours, confirmed moves, records and other developments involving African footballers around the world.

Bouras attracts interest after strong Levski Sofia season

Akram Bouras could be heading towards an important decision over his future after attracting attention from AEK Athens and FC Basel.

The 24-year-old Algerian central midfielder impressed during his first season with Levski Sofia and is currently involved with the Bulgarian club in the qualifying rounds of the Champions League. His performances have reportedly brought him to the attention of clubs in Greece and Switzerland, according to journalist Nabil Djellit.

Bouras remains under contract with Levski Sofia until June 2028. The former CR Belouizdad player is expected to learn more about his next step in the coming days, with his market value estimated at 2 million euros.

Africafoot has also reported exclusively that other European clubs are monitoring the midfielder’s situation. That interest could give Bouras and Levski Sofia several options as discussions over his future develop.

Salah set for Royal Antwerp talks

Moroccan left winger Ibrahim Salah is close to joining Royal Antwerp, according to information from Sacha Tavolieri.

The 24-year-old is expected to make a decision this weekend. A meeting has been scheduled between Salah and representatives of the Belgian club, who will outline Royal Antwerp’s project to the player.

Salah is currently contracted to FC Basel until 30 June 2029. His market value is estimated at 1.8 million euros by Transfermarkt, although no agreement with Royal Antwerp has yet been confirmed.

The planned meeting will give Salah the opportunity to assess the Belgian club’s proposal before deciding whether to leave FC Basel.

Wague completes AF Elbasani move

Albanian top-flight club AF Elbasani has announced the signing of Senegalese right-back Moussa Wague.

The 27-year-old joins from Panserraikos and has signed a two-season contract with his new club. The agreement will keep him at AF Elbasani until 30 June 2028.

The move was announced by AF Elbasani on its Instagram account. Wague’s market value is estimated at 300,000 euros.

The transfer completes the latest confirmed move in Africafoot’s 1 August 2026 round-up, alongside the contract extension at Stade de Reims and the reported interest surrounding Bouras and Salah.