City player in prison bungle

Manchester City youth player, Courtney Meppen-Walter, will have to return to prison.

This after he was mistakenly released on Monday - 1 July.

Meppen-Walter, who is 18, is serving a 16-month sentence for his involvement in a fatal road accident. He is a former England Under-18 captain.

Prison authorities say the error will be investigated.

Meanwhile, Arsenal have a new striker.

Yaya Sanogo has joined the Gunners as a free agent. His contract with Auxerre ended on Sunday.

Sanogo is a France Under-20 international.

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- ESPN Soccernet and Andre Bloem

Twitter - @SportswaveAndre