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Juventus are exploring the possibility of bringing Federico Chiesa back to Turin on loan, but Liverpool have made it clear they will only consider a permanent transfer, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Real Madrid are seriously considering Jürgen Klopp as a potential long-term managerial solution, with the idea of appointing him ahead of the 2026/27 season, according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri. While no formal steps have been taken, senior figures at the club are aware that Klopp, now several months removed from frontline coaching, may be open to a return, as he is believed to miss the intensity and daily rhythm of the touchline.

Conor Gallagher is expected to fly to England on Tuesday to undergo his medical and finalise the remaining details of a long-term contract ahead of completing his move to Tottenham, according to The Athletic.

Michael Carrick is rapidly emerging as the frontrunner to become Manchester United’s interim manager, with growing support from within the club’s hierarchy and dressing room.

Tottenham Radu Drăgușin is attracting attention from several clubs in the January transfer window, with a return to Serie A increasingly likely as multiple Italian giants line up for his signature.

Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has expressed hope that the club’s ongoing transfer ban will be lifted soon.The Phobian Club is currently barred from signing or selling players after failing to settle unpaid wages owed to former technical director Rene Hiddink.The Dutch coach, who joined the club in 2023 but departed after just eight months, took the matter to FIFA following what he described as the unfair termination of his contract.FIFA ruled in Hiddink’s favour, ordering Hearts of Oak to pay $150,000 within 90 days. However, the club has yet to comply, resulting in a ban covering the next three transfer windows.Speaking to Asempa FM, Dramani acknowledged the challenges posed by the situation but said he remains focused on his work with the team."My work on the pitch while the hierarchy of the club is dealing with external issues, but then I hope the transfer ban will be resolved so I can bring in players who can help strengthen the team," he said.

Transfer pundit Alfredo Pedullà reports that former Italy coach Roberto Mancini spoke directly to Lazio defender Alessio Romagnoli about a proposal from Al-Sadd.

Sky Sport Italia claim that Fiorentina are in advanced negotiations to sign Leeds United winger Jack Harrison, who would be the third big signing of the transfer window.

Liverpool are urgently searching for a replacement for Conor Bradley, who will be out for several months with a knee injury.

Luciano Spalletti feels Juventus are still ‘not at the level’ of Inter and Napoli, even after sweeping Cremonese aside 5-0, and he’s ‘not interested’ in a longer contract.

According to reports in Italy and France, teenage sensation Robinio Vaz will fly in for his Roma medical tomorrow in a deal worth €25m with Olympique Marseille.

Weston McKennie assures ‘it’s always nice to score, but the win is what matters’ after Juventus flattened Cremonese 5-0, while Khephren Thuram takes it ‘day by day.’

Tottenham appear to have successfully hijacked Aston Villa’s deal for Conor Gallagher. Fabrizio Romano gives the deal his trademark ‘Here we go’, sparking hope for a season turnaround.

Juventus declared their Scudetto ambitions after demolishing Cremonese 5-0 to catch Roma and Napoli, including another Jonathan David goal and impressive Weston McKennie.

Young striker Dogo Yakubu has backed himself to flourish at his new club, Asante Kotoko.The attacker completed his anticipated transfer to the Ghana Premier League giants on Monday, January 12, after completing a mandatory medical examination.“Asante Kotoko is pleased to announce the signing of 21-year-old striker Dogo Yakubu on a three-and-a-half-year contract following the successful completion of his medical,” the Kumasi-based club announced in a notice on its website.Speaking in his first interview, Dogo stated that he is confident he will succeed at his new club.“I’m still young, and I believe I have a huge chance here to make a name for myself,” the young striker said.Dogo continued, “Joining Kotoko is a big opportunity for my career, and I’m grateful for the trust the club has shown in me. I’m ready to work hard, learn every day, and take my chances when they come. I want to improve, score goals, and help the team succeed.”Dogo Yakubu has joined the Ghana Premier League giants from Midcity Football Academy.