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Luciano Spalletti believes that Juventus are a ‘strong’ Champions League outfit, has discussed his future with the Bianconeri and has explained what to expect from Jose Mourinho and Benfica when they go head-to-head at the Allianz Stadium on Wednesday night.  Juventus are in 17th place in the Champions League table ahead of kick-off, with nine points to their name from …

Andre Ayew remains confident of NAC Breda's survival chances despite the defeat to NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie. The veteran forward came on for his second appearance in the Dutch league as NAC suffered a 4-3 home loss, keeping them in the drop zone.Although NAC Breda sit in 17th position, only two points separate them and Telstar in the safe zone."Team …

Juventus are interested in Fenerbahce striker Youssef En-Nesyri as they’re struggling to reach an agreement with Crystal Palace for Jean-Philippe Mateta. Juventus are looking for a new striker in the January window, and Fenerbahce’s En-Nesyri is among their targets. The Serie A giants have already sent two offers to Crystal Palace for Mateta, but they are nowhere near reaching an …

Roma have sent offers to sign Mathys Tel and Radu Dragusin from Tottenham, but Spurs are unwilling to discuss loan moves, especially with their coach, Thomas Frank, on the brink. Multiple sources in Italy claim that Roma want to bring Tel and Dragusin to the Stadio Olimpico. Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano provided the latest updates on YouTube: “The situation …

Ghanaian defender Maxwell Woledzi has arrived in Tennessee, USA, to begin his career with Major League Soccer side Nashville SC. Woledzi signed a deal to join the MLS side on a contract that will keep him at the club until 2028, with the option of a further year from Norwegian club Fredrikstad.The Right to Dream Academy graduate ended his vacation in …

Algerian influencer Raouf Belkacemi has been sentenced to three months in prison and fined 500 dirhams ($136) after filming himself urinating in the stands of Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The Rabat First Instance Court issued the verdict on Monday, and Belkacemi remains in custody at El Arjate prison, about 20 kilometers …

Franck Kessié is one of the free agents Juventus are following for next summer, but Al-Ahli have reportedly offered the ex-Milan and Atalanta star a new contract. Ex-Serie A star Kessié, a 2021-22 Scudetto champion with Milan, is a possible summer reinforcement for Juventus. Fabrizio Romano is the latest Italian source to confirm that the Ivory Coast international has been on …

Multiple sources in Italy claim that Leon Bailey is set to return to Aston Villa after a disappointing loan spell at Roma, but what went wrong at the Olimpico for the 28-year-old? Roma and Aston Villa have agreed to terminate Bailey’s loan spell at the Stadio Olimpico. Gazzetta dello Sport first reported the story on Tuesday, which was later confirmed …

Former Inter striker Ivan Zamorano argues that Arsenal might be the ‘most eye-catching’ team in Europe, ‘but they’re certainly not invincible.’ Inter host Arsenal at San Siro tonight in the Champions League Round 7, and the Nerazzurri will be looking for a win after two consecutive defeats in the competition. The Gunners, on the other hand, have won all six …

Fabrizio Romano reports that Raheem Sterling remains an option for Napoli in the January transfer window as the English winger is tempted to try a new challenge abroad. Chelsea winger Sterling would consider a move to Serie A in the winter transfer window, and Napoli are making their assessments regarding a possible deal. Sterling is no longer part of Chelsea’s …

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Roma have agreed to end Leon Bailey’s loan stint, so the Jamaica international will return to Aston Villa today. Roma and Aston Villa have decided to cut short Bailey’s loan spell at the Stadio Olimpico, according to Gazzetta. Bailey struggled with injuries in the first part of the campaign at Roma, collecting barely 300 …

Promising Partizan striker Andrej Kostic is reportedly pushing for a move to Milan this month, but the Rossoneri are still trying to reach an agreement with the Serbian club. Montenegro international Kostic wants to join Milan in the January transfer window, according to the latest report from Calciomercato.com. The Rossoneri saw their opening offer for the 19-year-old rejected last week, …

Rúben Neves has emerged as a genuine late-window opportunity for Manchester United, with Football Insider reporting that the Al Hilal midfielder is open to making the switch back to the Premier League. The 28-year-old’s representatives have reportedly initiated contact with United, signalling that the player is keen on a potential move to Old Trafford before the January window shuts. Sources …

According to Il Matino, Everton and Besiktas have sounded out Romelu Lukaku’s availability, but the Belgian striker wants to remain at Napoli until the end of the season. Naples-based newspaper Il Mattino reports that Napoli star Lukaku has turned down two proposals to leave the Stadio Maradona this month. The report claims that Everton and Besiktas had shown interest in …

Liverpool are facing a growing dilemma over the future of Ibrahima Konaté, with TeamTalk reporting that the centre-back remains nowhere close to agreeing a new contract at Anfield. The 26-year-old Frenchman, whose deal expires in 2026, believes he deserves to be one of the highest-paid defenders in the Premier League, a stance that has created a significant gap in negotiations. …