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President of Bari Luigi De Laurentiis confirms he is ‘negotiating with two foreign companies who are interested’ in buying the Serie B club.

The Supercoppa Italiana starts tonight with the Napoli vs. AC Milan semi-final, and the potential for a penalty shoot-out highlights the poor record for both teams from the spot.

Newcastle United are interested in signing the Gremio midfielder Danilo. 

Napoli transfer target Kobbie Mainoo is reportedly growing frustrated with Manchester United’s refusal to sell or loan him, so his half-brother sent a very strong message in shirt form.

According to The Athletic, Italian coach Enzo Maresca is one of the candidates for Manchester City to replace Pep Guardiola next season after his success at Chelsea.

Former Juventus and Roma coach Fabio Capello feels that Kenan Yildiz, Francisco Conceiçao, Wesley and Mile Svilar can make a difference in the upcoming Serie A meeting between Bianconeri and Giallorossi.

Leeds United are expected to be active in the January transfer window to make additions to the squad as Daniel Farke eyes Premier League safety.

Vincenzo Italiano feels Lewis Ferguson ‘performs at a very high level’ with the Scotland national team, but is not always ‘sharp’ with Bologna: ‘It’s a bit of an up-and-down period.’

Alessandro Bastoni insists he’s happy at Inter despite rumours of interest from Barcelona and Premier League clubs: ‘It means I’m doing well, but I’m happy here, and I have no issues.’

Italy captain Gigio Donnarumma is delighted to be coached by Pep Guardiola and hopes to stay ‘many years’ at Manchester City with the Spanish tactician.

Inter coach Chivu met the media on Thursday on the eve of the Supercoppa Italiana semifinal against Bologna.

Manchester City are already laying the groundwork for a possible post-Pep Guardiola era, and Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has emerged as one of the leading candidates under consideration should the Catalan manager step away next summer.

Manchester United are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of one of the Bundesliga’s most exciting young talents, with Köln winger Said El Mala emerging as a prime target ahead of next summer’s transfer window.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Massimiliano Allegri will make two late changes to his Milan XI for a Supercoppa semifinal against Napoli as Ardon Jashari and Pervis Estupinan are expected to start, pushing Luka Modric and Davide Bartesaghi to the bench.

Former Roma coach Fabio Capello sees ‘positive signs’ from Evan Ferguson but is unsure the Republic of Ireland international will start against Juventus on Saturday.