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Inter defender Stefan de Vrij is attracting interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia, the Premier League and across Europe, as he weighs up his future at San Siro with an eye on the 2026 World Cup.

Chelsea's Facundo Buonanotte, Jamie Gittens and Tyrique George. (Reuters/Lee Smith)

Antonio Conte says that he wants Napoli to win and to deserve it when they face Milan in the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final on Thursday night and has provided fitness updates on the recently-returned Stanislav Lobotka and Romelu Lukaku. 

Giovanni Di Lorenzo has made it clear that Napoli are in it to win it at the Supercoppa Italiana in Saudi Arabia, and has implored his teammates to get the job done in 90 minutes when they come up against Milan in the semi-final on Thursday: ‘Penalties are a lottery’. 

Antonio Conte will have a Romelu Lukaku-shaped card up his sleeve for the Supercoppa Italiana in Saudi Arabia, but full-back Mathias Olivera is a risk for Napoli after Wednesday’s training according to the latest updates. 

Newcastle United are looking for reinforcements in the January transfer window and the player on their radar is Giovani Lo Celso of Real Betis, according to Fichajes.

Inter will soon jet off for the Supercoppa Italiana in Saudi Arabia, and will have Hakan Calhanoglu at their disposal, but not Francesco Acerbi according to the latest updates. 

An out-of-favour Manchester City ace is reportedly a prime target for La Liga giants Atletico Madrid, with the Rojiblancos eyeing a potential January swoop.

Reports in Italy confirm that Milan are in talks over a potential deal for Germany international Niclas Fullkrug heading into the January transfer window: Here is what the Rossoneri need to close a deal with West Ham. 

Crystal Palace have begun internal contingency planning amid growing uncertainty over Oliver Glasner’s long-term future at Selhurst Park, with Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior identified as one of three leading candidates should the Eagles fail to agree a new contract with their current manager. According to GiveMeSport, Palace remain hopeful of retaining Glasner, but his reluctance to commit to an extension has prompted the club to quietly explore alternative options.

Antoine Semenyo’s impressive rise at Bournemouth has not gone unnoticed, with several of the Premier League’s biggest clubs now positioning themselves for a potential move.

Massimiliano Allegri says that he and Milan will have to wait and see about potential incomings in the January transfer window, and has told supporters what to expect when the Rossoneri take on Napoli in the Supercoppa Italiana on Thursday evening. 

Swedish football manager Kim Lars Bjorkegren has reflected on his one-year spell with the Black Queens of Ghana, saying it has been amazing. Bjorkegren took over the Black Queens coaching job early 2025, replacing Nora Hauptle, who departed to join the Zambia Women national team.The 43-year-old tactician has since chalked some successes with the West African women football giants, securing bronze medal at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and also qualifying the Queens for the next edition of the tournament.The Black Queens ended the year with a 2-0 friendly defeat to powerhouse, England at the St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton.Reflecting on his spell with the Queens, the Swedish gaffer said, “There have been a little bit of crazy year. Almost a year with the Black Stars, it has been amazing”“It been difficult sometimes, but overall it has been a great experience and I’m so happy that I took the opportunity and the chance to be the head coach for the Black Queens. I’m supper proud to lead the Queens and happy to be part of Ghana” he said.Bjorkegren and his charges will now shift their attention to the upcoming Women’s African Cup of Nations tournament,...

Mike Maignan says that Milan are fully focused on their Supercoppa Italiana semi-final against Napoli on Thursday evening, but was unwilling to discuss his Rossoneri future during his pre-match press conference on Wednesday afternoon: ‘I don’t think it’s the time’. 

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.