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Tottenham Hotspur have been named as one of the clubs linked with defeating Barcelona in a transfer race for a top Serie A defender.

Fiorentina appear ready to make a bold and divisive move at executive level, with Fabio Paratici emerging as the leading candidate to take charge as the club’s Sporting Director

Inter’s recent disappointments appear to share a familiar and increasingly troubling pattern, one that continues to surface at the worst possible moments.

Lazio are decimated by bans, injuries and illness, so look to Pedro and Taty Castellanos against Jamie Vardy’s high-flying Cremonese.

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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. 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 …

Former AC Milan and Chelsea defender Thiago Silva will not be returning to his former clubs, as this afternoon he formally signed for FC Porto.

Mario Hermoso is increasingly in doubt for tonight’s Serie A showdown with Juventus, so Roma could be forced to transform their defence, but Paulo Dybala may well start.

Crystal Palace intend to add to Oliver Glasner’s squad in January, and one of their new signings could arrive from Man City. There is a strong desire to add depth in the wing department, and Oscar Bobb could be the ideal player come to Selhurst Park.

Gabriel Jesus is seeking a new experience after his star at Arsenal waned, so his entourage offered him to AC Milan, who are considering the idea.

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 …

Aston Villa are almost certain to be in the market for a new goalkeeper in 2026, with speculation surrounding the future of Emiliano Martinez. They have been linked with Man City’s James Trafford, but instead, a more established name could be heading to Villa Park.

We can confirm that since last night there has been direct contact between Fiorentina and Tottenham Hotspur director Fabio Paratici, who should give a response early next week.

AC Milan coach Max Allegri has been fined €10,000 for his touchline row with Napoli director Lele Oriali during the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final, but there is no ban.

Newcastle will be keen to avoid any repeat of the Alexander Isak saga going forward, but there could be another case in 2026. Tino Livramento, who is attracting strong interest from Man City, may be the next player to leave St James’ Park.