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Donyell Malen enjoyed a dream start to his Roma career as the Giallorossi secured a 2-0 away win against Torino, with the Dutch forward scoring on his debut and immediately striking up an understanding with Paulo Dybala. Malen, who joined Roma on loan from Aston Villa with an obligation to buy if the club qualify for the Champions League, was …

Milan director Igli Tare confirms Francesco Camarda could return early from his Lecce loan, while they will soon have a ‘definitive response’ from Mike Maignan on a new contract. It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from all today’s Serie A games on the Liveblog. …

Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick. (REUTERS/Phil Noble) Manchester United have reportedly decided against allowing Kobbie Mainoo to leave in the January transfer window, ending speculation that the young midfielder might seek a temporary move for more game time. Mainoo had struggled for minutes under former head coach Ruben Amorim, failing to start a single Premier League match, with the …

The former Amiens centre-back delivered another all-round, disciplined performance, reading the game superbly and shutting down Antalyaspors attacking threats. Calm under pressure and dominant in duels, Opoku marshalled the back line with maturity and leadership, ensuring his side secured a valuable clean sheet at a crucial stage of the season. Opokus consistency has been nothing short of remarkable. He has …

Lorenzo Lucca could be set for a swift exit from Napoli just six months after arriving, with Nottingham Forest now close to finalising a deal with the Serie A side. The striker joined Napoli last summer on loan from Udinese with an obligation to buy, but has struggled to establish himself in Antonio Conte’s plans. Lucca found opportunities limited from …

Wayne Rooney has admitted he would return to the dugout immediately, but only for Manchester United or Everton. Speaking on BBC, the Manchester United and England legend opened the door to a potential managerial comeback, revealing that the emotional pull of his two former clubs would be impossible to ignore, despite enjoying life in the media spotlight. The 40-year-old, who …

Roma battled hard to defeat Torino 2-0 this evening, thanks to goals from debutant Donyell Malen and experienced forward Paulo Dybala. Dybala was Football Italia’s Player of the Match but credit must go to the Dutchman too after an impressive first game in Giallorossi colours in which he was only denied a brace by VAR. Torino: Paleari 6; Tameze 5.5, Ismajli …

Donyell Malen made the ideal Roma debut with a goal, while Paulo Dybala provided an assist and ended a three-month drought to conquer Torino 2-0 and go clear in fourth place. Curiously, these teams met just five days ago in the Coppa Italia, Torino winning a 3-2 thriller in the Capital to reach the quarter-final. Giovanni Simeone was only fit …

Leeds United have entered negotiations for a Bundesliga midfielder as they close in on their first permanent signing of the winter window. Daniel Farke’s side are on a strong run of form as they look to become the first team to win the Championship and stay up since 2023. Their last-gasp win over Fulham – who were the last side …

Galatasaray are edging closer to an agreement with Napoli for Noa Lang, with the Dutch forward emerging as one of the key pieces in the Partenopei’s January plans. Napoli are working under strict financial constraints this winter, with any incoming business required to be offset by departures. As a result, offloading fringe attackers has become a priority, and Lang is …

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. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Milan welcome Christian Pulisic back into the starting XI with Rafael Leao, as they host a Lecce side capable of providing upsets against the big clubs. It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from all today’s Serie A games on the Liveblog. The Rossoneri had …

Rennes' Jeremy Jacquet. (REUTERS/Stephane Mahe) Chelsea appear to be moving closer to securing the signature of Rennes sensation Jeremy Jacquet, with personal terms reportedly agreed between the 20-year-old and the Blues. While the deal is not yet fully sanctioned by the clubs, negotiations over a fee are ongoing. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, per The Sun, Jacquet has signed …

Basake Holy Stars returned to winning ways in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday after defeating Bechem United 2-1 at the AAK II Sports Arena.First-half goals from Prince Opoku and Sylvester Simba were enough for the hosts to end a run of back-to-back defeats in the Ghanaian topflight.Although Augustine Okrah pulled one back for Bechem United in the second half, …

Donyell Malen has had the dream debut for Roma after scoring the Giallorossi’s opening goal in their away match against Torino. After completing a move earlier this week, joining the Serie A side from Premier League club Aston Villa, Malen has already opened his account with Gian Piero Gasperini’s side. The Dutchman signed for the Roman club on loan with …