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Inter did what they needed to do but were generally unremarkable in their 1-0 victory over Lecce at San Siro. Football Italia’s Player of the Match was Inter midfielder Piotr Zielinski. Inter: Sommer 6; Akanji 6, Acerbi 6.5, Bastoni 7.5; Diouf 6 (Luis Henrique 6), Barella 7 (Frattesi 6), Zielinski 7.5, Mkhitaryan 6.5 (Lautaro 6), Augusto 7; Thuram 6.5, Bonny 5.5 …

Francesco Pio Esposito finally broke Lecce down to give Inter a hard-fought victory, taking advantage of Napoli’s hiccup to secure their title as Winter Champions. The Nerazzurri remained three points clear at the top after the thrilling 2-2 draw with Napoli, but lost Hakan Calhanoglu for a month, with Denzel Dumfries, Matteo Darmian, Josep Martinez, Raffaele Di Gennaro and Tomas …

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Borussia Dortmund attacker Karim Adeyemi. The 23-year-old could be on the move, and Tottenham have been alerted to his availability, as per TEAMtalk. It will be interesting to see if they decide to move for the German attacker in the coming days. They could use more quality and depth in …

Donyell Malen has arrived in Rome ahead of the completion of his move from Aston Villa to Roma, with the deal now fully agreed between all parties. The Dutch forward landed at Ciampino Airport on Wednesday evening after being given permission by Aston Villa to travel, marking the final step before the transfer is made official. Around 50 Roma supporters …

Ghanaian striker Moses Gyabaah Twum has arrived in Egypt to finalise a move to Egyptian Premier League side Haras El Hodoud SC, completing a swift switch after previous offers from Ghanas biggest clubs failed to materialise.The 23-year-old forward is set to sign a two-and-a-half-year contract with the club and will join in time for the remainder of the Egyptian top-flight …

Ghana Premier League side Medeama SC are locked in negotiations to sign striker Abdul Rahman Mohammed before the transfer window closes, hoping to beat the competition to secure a key reinforcement for their title charge.The 26-year-old forward, who earned a strong reputation during his time at Nsoatreman FC, is a prime target for the Tarkwa-based side. His proven track record …

Christos Mandas could be on his way out of Lazio this January, with interest from the Premier League beginning to take shape as the club weigh up their options. The 24-year-old Greek goalkeeper has slipped firmly into a backup role behind Ivan Provedel under Maurizio Sarri, and Lazio are open to cashing in should the right offer arrive. After a …

Tottenham are exploring another major move in the January transfer window, with the club now linked to one of Europe’s most prolific young strikers, Samu Aghehowa, as Thomas Frank searches for a spark to revive a faltering season. With Spurs sitting in the bottom half of the table and struggling for goals amid injuries and uncertainty in attack, the next …

Liga de Quito midfielder Ederson Castillo has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks. According to a report from Bolavip, Manchester United are interested in the player and have been closely following his progress. They will face competition from Real Madrid and Barcelona. The 17-year-old Ecuadorian is a promising young player with a bright future, …

Ghana Premier League side Bibiani Gold Stars are reportedly in advanced negotiations to sign forward Augustine Boakye on a permanent deal.The club are aiming to bring in the former Kotoku Royals player as they look to strengthen their attacking options.Augustine Boakye previously featured for Kotoku Royals and gained recognition during his time there. His move to Gold Stars would mark …

Reports linking defensive midfielder Abdul Aziz Nurudeen with a departure from Ghana Premier League side Aduana FC have been dismissed.Contrary to circulating rumours, the player is understood to be content at the club and is fully focused on earning his place in the starting lineup.Sources close to the player indicate that Nurudeen remains committed to the Dormaa-based club and is …

Quick take: Touchline talk: leadership changes often bring short-term energy but require time for structure. Watch for shifts in pressing triggers, build-up patterns, and set-piece routines. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

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. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Napoli were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Parma at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, with assistant coach Cristian Stellini pointing to bad luck, fatigue and missed moments as key factors behind the stalemate. Speaking to DAZN after the final whistle, via FCInter1908, Stellini admitted Napoli lacked a cutting edge despite controlling long stretches of the match. He felt …

Arsenal are interested in signing the Brazilian midfielder Breno Bidon.  According to reports via The Mirror, Arsenal have made an enquiry about the 20-year-old midfielder and have been in contact with his club Corinthians. They have also made contact with the agency. It will be interesting to see if they follow it up with an official offer to sign the …