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Argentina national team head coach Lionel Scaloni has made it clear that Roma’s Matias Soule has a future with the Albiceleste, and has insisted that a call-up to the Italy national team is an unlikely scenario: ‘I don’t think it’s possible’. 

The organised Como supporters’ group have issued a strong statement against the decision to play Milan vs Como in Perth, Australia in February 2026 – describing the move as “a betrayal of the fans” and “a publicity stunt.”

Ardon Jashari is closing in on a return for Milan after two months on the sidelines with a fractured fibula.

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Antonio Di Natale has no doubts regarding the potential of Inter and Italy striker Francesco Pio Esposito, who he thinks ‘will be an important player in Italian football for the next 10 to 15 years’. 

Inter remain attentive to the situation of Marc Guehi, with the Crystal Palace defender still high on their scouting list ahead of next summer.

Juventus are evaluating defensive reinforcements for the January transfer window after Gleison Bremer’s injury left Igor Tudor short of options at the back.

Newcastle United’s January plans may include signing a goalkeeper.

Napoli have identified Juanlu Sánchez as a target for the January transfer window, with Antonio Conte keen to add depth on the right flank and ease the workload on captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo.

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Manchester United are getting ready to face Liverpool in the Premier League in what is one of the biggest matches of the season.

Teun Koopmeiners is back in Turin after a frustrating international break with the Netherlands, where he failed to play a single minute under Ronald Koeman.

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Gennaro Gattuso has finalised his Italy squad for tonight’s World Cup qualifier against Israel in Udine, making only minor adjustments from the win over Estonia.

Manchester United have been linked with Adam Wharton, and new reporting suggests that Fabrizio Romano has offered clarity on Palace’s stance and United’s potential move.