Sunderland have signed Lamine Koné from French side Lorient.
Chelsea winger Christian Atsu has joined Spanish side Malaga.
Ivorian forward Gervinho joins Hebei China Fortune FC.
Crystal Palace sign striker Emmanuel Adebayor on free transfer.
Portugal defender Abel Xavier has been appointed as the new national team coach.
Didier Drogba is to remain with MLS club Montreal Impact.
Coach Pellegrini says Yaya Toure is 'not thinking about future'.
Uganda striker Farouq Miya is set to sign for Belgian giants Standard Liege.
Chelsea have loaned defender Papy Djilobodji Werder Bremen for the rest of the season.
Al Ahly coach Jose Peseiro has left his position at the Egyptian club.
AFRICAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2016
2015 Champions: TP Mazembe
Holders TP Mazembe out of this year's competition.
Clubs qualified for the group phase:
• Zesco Utd
• Zamalek
• Entente Setif
• AS Vita Club
• Wydad
• Enyimba
• Al Ahly
• ASEC Mimosas
The draw for the group stage will be held on 24 May in Cairo, Egypt.
Algeria
Congo DR
Côte d'Ivoire
Egypt
Morocco
Nigeria
Zambia