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Tottenham were among the Premier League sides exploring a move for Hayden Hackney in the January transfer window, but their interest has now cooled significantly following the £34 million signing of Conor Gallagher from Atlético Madrid. With Spurs’ midfield reinforced and priorities shifting, the club has paused its pursuit of the highly rated Middlesbrough midfielder. Middlesbrough’s stance throughout the window …

Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Fiorentina are reportedly interested in bringing defender Diego Coppola back to Serie A after he struggled for playing time at Brighton and Hove Albion. According to Sky Sport Italia, the Viola have expressed an interest in securing Coppola, especially if it is a loan with option to buy. These negotiations are at a very early stage, but could progress as …

Oleksandr Zinchenko is set to leave Arsenal, with Ajax agreeing a deal to sign the Ukrainian international on loan in a move that effectively ends his Premier League chapter. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has given the deal his trademark “here we go”, confirming that Oleksandr Zinchenko will travel to Amsterdam within the next 24 hours to complete medical tests ahead …

Max Allegri welcomes Niclas Fullkrug’s impact on Milan, scoring the winner off the bench against Lecce, and continues to focus on a top four finish rather than the Scudetto. The Rossoneri had dropped so many points against the smaller clubs this season, including recent back-to-back draws with Genoa and Fiorentina. It looked for a while as if they’d run into …

Historic and chaotic scenes have engulfed the AFCON 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco, where the Lions of Teranga currently hold a precarious 1-0 lead in the second half of extra time. The match at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium has been defined by a refused goal, a controversial penalty, and a temporary abandonment that saw the Senegal team walk …

Niclas Fullkrug thanks Alexis Saelemaekers for a ‘dream’ assist on his debut Milan goal in the 1-0 win over Lecce. ‘You need that trust as a striker, I am 100 per cent happy.’ The Rossoneri have struggled against the relegation-threatened teams recently, and risked fumbling more points after their draws with Genoa and Fiorentina. It seemed for a while as …

Torino president Urbano Cairo has confirmed that the club have wrapped up a deal to sign Rafa Obrador from Benfica, with only the formalities remaining. Speaking after Torino’s defeat to Roma on Sunday evening, via Marco Conterio on X, Cairo revealed that the Spanish full-back was already present with the squad and is now set to complete his move. “Rafa …

Milan managed to secure all three points on a cold evening at San Siro, beating Lecce 1-0 thanks to a goal from new signing Niclas Fullkrug. Fullkrug is Football Italia’s Player of the Match for his late goal, despite a brave performance from Lecce goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone. Milan: Maignan 6; Tomori 6, Gabbia 6.5, De Winter 6; Saelemaekers 7 (Athekame N/A), …

Niclas Fullkrug came off the bench and met the Alexis Saelemaekers cross for his first Milan goal, which finally broke down Lecce’s defences for a precious victory. The Rossoneri consolidated second place with a midweek rescheduled Week 16 trip to Como, where they won 3-1 thanks to the Adrien Rabiot brace against the run of play. Santiago Gimenez was the …

Manchester United have submitted a formal bid to bring Ruben Neves back to the Premier League, reigniting interest in the Portuguese midfielder. According to the latest report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Neves has been identified by the Old Trafford hierarchy as the ideal candidate to inject balance, leadership, and immediate experience into their midfield engine room. Chelsea have also showed …

Spurs have big plans for a £50m target who could be on his way out of his current club. The Lilywhites are in desperate need of change as their season runs the risk of growing stale, with the weekend’s defeat to West Ham United threatening to spell the end of manager Thomas Frank’s time in charge. Whatever fate comes the …

Atlético Madrid are weighing up a move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson as they look to reinvest the funds raised from Conor Gallagher’s sale to Tottenham. Los Colchoneros banked around €40m from Gallagher’s departure and are now targeting a central midfielder to replace the England international. According to CalcioMercato, one of the profiles under consideration is Ederson, who has been a …

Gian Piero Gasperini was quick to single out Donyell Malen after Roma’s 2-0 win away to Torino, praising the Dutch forward for delivering exactly what he wanted from his new signing. Malen enjoyed a dream debut for Roma, scoring on his first appearance after arriving in January and combining effectively with Paulo Dybala, who also found the net. Speaking to …