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Former Juventus and Bayern Munich star Douglas Costa is reportedly close to joining Chievo Verona in Italy’s fourth division. Brazilian winger Douglas Costa is set to return to Italy, as, according to several sources in Italy, he’ll sign with Serie D side Chievo Verona. As Tuttosport explains, it’s a deal made possible by Pietro Laterza, owner of both Chievo and …

Porto coach Francesco Farioli is so satisfied with Samu Aghehowa’s improvements that the Italian tactician has nicknamed the striker ‘Francesco Totti.’ Porto beat José Mourinho’s Benfica 1-0 in the Taça de Portugal on Wednesday, and Farioli’s praise for his striker Samu has not gone unnoticed in Italy. “Samu’s evolution has been remarkable. At the start of the season, I heard …

Reports in Italy claim that Pisa have paid Joao Pedro’s release clause, so the ex-Cagliari striker will return to Serie A four years after making his only appearance with the Italy national team in a painful loss to North Macedonia in the World Cup play-off. Former Cagliari striker Joao Pedro, scorer of 71 goals in 281 Serie A matches, is …

Tuttosport newspaper reports that Juventus have informed Bournemouth that they are in talks with their defender Marcos Senesi over a free transfer in the summer. Juventus are in talks to sign Bournemouth defender Senesi on a free transfer in June. The Argentine defender’s contract runs out in June 2026, so the Bianconeri have already initiated talks to move it to …

Juventus have approached Crystal Palace for striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, according to Sky Sport Italia, as the Italian giants look to strengthen their attack during Dusan Vlahović’s injury absence. However, Juve’s opening proposal, believed to be around €35 million, is not expected to meet Palace’s valuation and may be swiftly rejected. With Vlahović facing a spell on the sidelines, Juventus manager …

Chelsea central midfielder Enzo Fernandez is reportedly becoming a transfer target for Paris Saint-Germain amid some hint that he’s unsettled at Stamford Bridge. The Argentina international has been a key player since joining Chelsea in a big-money move from Benfica a few years ago. However, it could be that Fernandez won’t be so committed to staying with the Blues after …

Italy Delegation Chief Gianluigi Buffon reacts as Lega Serie A and FIGC were unable to make room for an Azzurri training camp in February before the World Cup play-off: ‘We must rely on our own strength.’ Italy’s delegation chief, Gigi Buffon, is not surprised that the Azzurri will not have a chance to train for a few extra days in …

Donyell Malen is set to join Roma on an initial loan deal with an option to buy, which, according to Italian media, will become mandatory if the Giallorossi qualify for any European competition this season. Dutch striker Malen landed in Italy on Wednesday and will undergo medical tests with Roma today before signing his contract with the Serie A side. …

With the season moving into a decisive stretch, the Serie A race has become one of the most compelling storylines in European football. Traditional heavyweights and ambitious challengers are separated by only a handful of points, turning every weekend into a high-stakes game of consistency, squad depth and tactical adaptability. Inter have looked the most complete side for long spells, …

Reports in Italy claim that Juventus have an agreement in place for Óscar Mingueza’s free transfer in June, but the Bianconeri’s director, Marco Ottolini, has remained in Spain to negotiate a January transfer with Celta Vigo. Spanish full-back Mingueza is set to become a new Juventus player, either in the summer or in the January transfer window. According to Gazzetta …

Manchester United attacking midfielder Bruno Fernandes will reportedly reassess his future in the summer transfer window after turning down a move last year. The Portugal international is not expected to look for a move away from Man Utd this January, but his plan remains to think things through again at the end of the season. That’s according to a report …

Tottenham defender Radu Dragusin is now reportedly closing in on a potential permanent transfer to Bundesliga giants RB Leipzig. The Romania international has struggled to live up to expectations since joining Spurs, despite previously looking like a promising young talent during his time in Serie A. Dragusin has had spells with Juventus and Genoa, and was a man in demand …

Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes has sent a clear message over his future amid ongoing Manchester United transfer rumours and links with a move away from Molineux. It’s been a frustrating season for Wolves, who remain bottom of the Premier League table as they surely prepare for life in the Championship next season. Still, Gomes has been one of the team’s …

Bernardo Silva’s future has become the subject of attention with the Portuguese star facing an uncertain future at Manchester City. The 31-year-old City midfielder, now in the final year of his contract, appears set to leave the club that he helped dominate English football for nearly a decade. With no progress on renewal talks, a host of top clubs across …

Lecce beaten with difficulty: they’re winter champions Pio Esposito enters the pitch and decides the game: ‘The top spot gives a charge.’ Chivu runs away at +6 Milan for the assault Leao with Nkunku to stay close to the top Napoli pull the brake Parma’s wall stays up; it’s the third consecutive draw Juve try the double coup. Mingueza with …