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Ghana U20 star Bless Ege has completed his move to Mexican topflight side Queretaro FC. The move facilitated by Roc Nation Sports International marks another significant step in the Karela United player’s professional career and the agency’s ongoing talent development strategy in West Africa.This transfer marks the third Ghanaian player moved by Roc Nation Sports International in the past six months, …

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Inter have entered the ‘final stages’ of a deal to sign 18-year-old defender Branimir Mlacić from Hajduk Split. Inter are close to securing the services of promising Croatian centre-back Mlacić from Hajduk Split. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports on X social media that the agreement between the Nerazzurri and the Croatian talent is at …

Manchester City have taken a major step forward in their pursuit of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that a “big approach” has been made in the last 12 hours. The Premier League giants have now presented a significant contract proposal to the England international. City are “ready to proceed” with Palace as well, placing the deal …

Fiorentina have learned that they will go up against Polish Ekstraklasa side Jagiellonia in the play-off round of the UEFA Conference League in February.  Fiorentina finished the Conference League league phase in 10th place with three wins, one draw and two losses to their name for a total tally of 10 points. A top eight finish was required to qualify …

Chelsea are ready to rival the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United for the potential transfer of Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet. As reported via the Daily Briefing, I’ve been told that the Blues have added Jacquet to their list of targets as they look for a new defensive signing this January. The highly-rated young Frenchman is also understood to be …

Michael Carrick has made an immediate and powerful impression on the Manchester United squad, with several players reportedly “blown away” by his training sessions and tactical demands, according to a trusted source on X. The former United midfielder, appointed as interim manager until the end of the season, has wasted no time implementing a new level of intensity and clarity …

Ademola Lookman is not on the market, but Atalanta are reportedly willing to discuss the striker’s sale for at least €40m. Calciomercato.com reports that Atalanta are not planning to sell Lookman during the winter transfer window, but could consider the striker’s departure if they receive an offer of at least €40m. Lookman will soon return from Nigeria international duty, finding …

Manchester United are reportedly growing increasingly confident of sealing the summer transfer of Brighton central midfielder Carlos Baleba. The talented young Cameroon international has also been of interest to the likes of Liverpool and Tottenham in recent times. Still, it now looks promising for Man Utd as they’re said to be growing in confidence of landing their top target, according …

Sky Sport Italia reports that Roma striker Artem Dovbyk will have to undergo surgery following an injury to his left thigh, remaining out of action for at least two months. Roma will be forced to cope withour Dovbyk for two months as the Ukraine international will undergo surgery next week. According to Sky Sport Italia, Dvbyk has suffered a myotendinous …

Arsenal are preparing to offer Mikel Arteta a new contract running until 2029, according to journalist Nicolo Schira. When Arteta took charge in December 2019, Arsenal were in one of their most turbulent periods of the modern era, languishing in mid-table, lacking identity, and facing a fractured dressing room. Fast forward to 2026, and the transformation is remarkable. Under Arteta’s …

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo now no longer looks likely to push for a move away from Old Trafford this January. As first reported here in my exclusive for the Daily Briefing, the change in manager at Man Utd now looks to have persuaded Mainoo to wait it out for a bit longer with the club. The Red Devils have …

Tuttosport newspaper reports that Juventus have offered €4m to sign Oscar Mingueza this month, and the Bianconeri are unwilling to increase their proposal as the defender’s salary expires in just six months. Juventus hope to sign Celta Vigo full-back Mingueza in the January transfer window, but are not going to offer a high fee for the 26-year-old, whose contract runs …

Tuttosport newspaper reports that Inter are preparing a contract extension offer for their rising star, Francesco Pio Esposito, who has been scouted by Premier League clubs this season. Inter will soon offer their striker, Pio Esposito, a new contract until June 2031, according to Tuttosport. The Italy international, a product of the club academy, returned to San Siro last summer …

Roma have confirmed Donyell Malen’s move from Aston Villa on loan with an option to buy. Roma announced their second January signing on Friday, by confirming Malen’s transfer from Aston Villa. “AS Roma are delighted to announce the signing of Donyell Malen from Aston Villa. Malen joins on loan with an option to buy,” the Giallorossi said in a statement. …

Former Milan and Italy star Demetrio Albertini praises Napoli ace Scott McTominay: ‘He’s certainly among the very best in Europe.’ Scotland international McTominay continues to draw plaudits in Italy, and this time the praise came from one of Italian football‘s greats. “He surprised me with his extremely high level of quality, with the all-round ability he has managed to impose …