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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly attracting interest from big clubs such as Real Madrid and Manchester City. According to sources speaking to Graeme Bailey for TEAMtalk, links with Arteta are seen as “inevitable” after the superb work he’s done at the Emirates Stadium. “Links with Real Madrid, as well as the likes of Manchester City and Barcelona are seen …

Former Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan has hailed Mohammed Kudus as a player with the potential to reach world-class status. The Tottenham Hotspur attacker has become an important figure for both club and country, despite facing challenges since his move from West Ham United. Kudus has managed two goals in 19 appearances for the North London side. In an interview with …

Fiorentina have confirmed that all of its squads, including the men’s first-team, will play their next matches as scheduled despite the recent death of the club’s President, Rocco Commisso.  Fiorentina confirmed on Saturday that club President and founder of Mediacom, Commisso, has died at the age of 76.  The club have also confirmed that at the request of Commisso’s family, …

Former Hearts of Oak board member Barimah Atuahene has urged the clubs majority shareholder, Togbe Afede XIV, to remove Vincent Sowah Odotei and Alhaji Braimah Akambi from the teams management. Atuahenes call comes amid concerns over the clubs recent struggles. Hearts of Oak, who won five trophies under coach Samuel Boadu during the 2020/21 and 2021/22 seasons, have since failed …

Communications Director of Asante Kotoko, Sarfo Duku, has expressed his displeasure about the inconsistent performance of his side in the ongoing 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.After 18 matches played, the Porcupine Warriors currently occupy fifth place on the league table with 31 points,six points behind leaders Medeama SC.Speaking ahead of their trip to Bibiani GoldStars for the Matchday 19 games,Duku …

Asante Kotoko’s Communications Director, Sarfo Duku, insists the Porcupine Warriors remain in the race for the Ghana Premier League title.The club currently sits fifth on the league table with 31 points from 18 matches, six points adrift of leaders Medeama SC.Despite a string of mixed results, Duku believes the team can still challenge for the crown.“Of course, that is what …

Juventus are boosted by the returns of both Federico Gatti and Francisco Conceicao to the matchday squad for Saturday’s Serie A clash away against Cagliari.  The Old Lady have scored eight goals across their last two league victories, including a 5-0 win against Cremonese last time out: Gleison Bremer, Jonathan David, Kenan Yildiz, Weston McKennie and an own-goal on the …

Manchester United team news is in as the Red Devils’ new interim manager Michael Carrick has named his starting XI to take on Manchester City. See below as Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo return for Man Utd as they return to Premier League action after going away with their national sides for AFCON. See below for Carrick’s XI in his …

Arsenal are now reportedly set to switch their focus to Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown and Sporting Lisbon centre-back Ousmane Diomande. As per our recent report via the Daily Briefing, the Gunners have Brown and Diomande on their list of targets in defence. Arsenal were also interested in Marc Guehi and Jeremy Jacquet as well, but those two players now …

Udinese’s home game against Inter today marks the 10th anniversary of the Bianconeri’s Bluenergy Stadium. Today’s Serie A match between Udinese and Inter in Udine marks the 10th anniversary of the Bluenergy Stadium, which was inaugurated on January 17, 2016 and has since become a symbol of Udinese’s identity and long-term vision. The first game was played against Juventus in …

Newcastle United are reportedly exploring a transfer for Inter Milan centre-back Stefan de Vrij, who recently saw another move fall through. De Vrij had been close to making a move to Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal, but he remains an Inter player for the time being after that deal collapsed late on. Newcastle are now alongside Nottingham Forest in …

Serie A will honour Rocco Commisso with a minute’s silence before this weekend’s matches, while several clubs in Italy and abroad, including Real Madrid, have paid tribute to the late Fiorentina President. Fiorentina sadly announced Commisso’s passing on Saturday morning. The Italian-American businessman was aged 76, and he had been the Fiorentina owner since 2019. As reported by Sky Sport …

Weston McKennie has been in and out at Juventus, and even though his contract expires in June, his performances under new coach Luciano Spalletti suggest the American could still have a future in Turin. McKennie first joined Juventus in the summer of 2020, and the USMNT international has experienced several highs and lows with the Old Lady. The versatile midfielder …

Chelsea are reportedly prepared to make a first offer of around €50m for the transfer of Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet. The Blues are stepping up their interest in the talented 20-year-old, as first reported on the Daily Briefing yesterday. Jacquet has also previously attracted interest from Arsenal, but it now looks like the Frenchman is more likely to be heading …

Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs keeping a close eye on Brentford’s German winger Kevin Schade, but they could face strong competition for his signature. Sources with ties to the agents industry have informed me that Aston Villa and Newcastle United are also showing an interest in Schade, with all three sides viewing him as a player who can …