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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.

It is now official that Como forward Assane Diao will withdraw from the Senegal squad at the Africa Cup of Nations due to injury.

Bologna have announced that Federico Bernardeschi fractured his clavicle during the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final against Inter and will be out for circa six weeks.

Juventus have named their squad list for tonight’s Serie A match with Roma, missing four first choice players through injury and suspension.

Former Fiorentina goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano believes the Tuscans should sell several players, including Moise Kean and Dodo, in the January window and make new signings who see the Viola as a ‘point of arrival.’

Napoli players were allowed to have a dinner out on Friday evening, while Antonio Conte and his staff watched Bologna-Inter with the coach already considering two line-up changes for the Supercoppa Final.

Former Roma coach Claudio Ranieri insists he was ‘lucky’ to climb the Serie A table with the Giallorossi last season but admits he still has ‘many’ dreams to fulfil.

I saw an interesting Manchester United transfer story this morning that prompted me to do a bit more digging because something didn’t quite add up.

Former Juventus and Roma striker Daniel Fonseca argues that the Bianconeri should consider signing Robert Lewandowski at the end of the season, while Joshua Zirkzee would be ‘ideal’ for the Giallorossi in January.

Milan are ready to welcome Niclas Füllkrug from West Ham and are expected to make investments in young players in January, but are not raising the bar.