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Nicolo Zaniolo has confirmed that he will require a minor operation on his knee to amend an issue that he suffered in the build-up to Udinese’s midweek 2-1 victory away against Torino in Serie A.  Zaniolo has announced on social media that he felt a discomfort in his knee in training before Udinese’s 2-1 win over Torino, but ‘wanted to …

Leeds United continue to be linked with a move for Union Berlin defender Danilho Doekhi. The 27-year-old Dutch defender has done quite well for the German club, and he has attracted the attention of Leeds United. According to TeamTalk, the player is interested in joining the Whites, and it will be interesting to see if Leeds can get the deal done. …

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.

Crystal Palace were reportedly interested in signing Club Brugge attacker Christos Tzolis at the start of the season. However, the Belgian club rejected the offer, and Tzolis has been outstanding for them this season. The player has registered 11 goals and 15 assists in 30 matches across all competitions. The 23-year-old would have been an exceptional acquisition for Crystal Palace. …

Manchester City are weighing up a potential move for highly rated Benfica right-back Amar Dedić, according to Bosnian outlet Oslobodjenje. The 23-year-old, who represents the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team, has caught the attention of clubs across Europe following his strong performances in Portugal. Pep Guardiola’s side are now exploring the possibility of bringing him to the Etihad Stadium, …

Arthur Masuaku has been linked with a move away from Sunderland, and Belgian club Standard Liège are interested in signing him. The DRC Congo international is currently away on international duty at the AFCON. It will be interesting to see if Sunderland are prepared to sell him this month. Sunderland have done quite well since securing promotion to the Premier …

Reports in Italy claim that Juventus have been in contact with the agent of Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca, and that the club have sent scouts to watch Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta in action.  Providing Luciano Spalletti with a new attacker is the top priority for Juventus during the January transfer window. Dusan Vlahovic remains unavailable with a long-term injury, …

According to The Sun, Manchester United players believe midfielder Bruno Fernandes will leave the club after the World Cup this year. The crisis at Old Trafford is refusing to end with the Red Devils recently sacking manager Ruben Amorim after a run of poor results and his disagreements with the club hierarchy. United have failed to find consistency once again …

There will be no Italy training camp taking place in February, just a month before a World Cup play-off semifinal against Northern Ireland, prompting Corriere della Sera to claim that Serie A clubs, coaches and even Italian TV networks don’t care about the Azzurri. Corriere della Sera has reported that Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso will have just two days available …

Italian striker Mario Balotelli has confirmed his transfer to Al-Ittifaq FC: ‘I’m here!’ Mario Balotelli has officially joined Dubai-based side Al-Ittifaq FC. The former Inter, Milan and Manchester City star confirmed his latest move with an Instagram AI-generated video on Sunday morning. Balotelli announced his transfer by using just three words: ‘I’m here,’ wrote the 35-year-old striker who landed in …

Lecce look to Nikola Stulic in a crucial Serie A game against Mateo Pellegrino’s Parma at the Stadio Via Del Mare. It kicks off at 12:30 CET (11:30 GMT) in Lecce. It’s a big game in the race for survival as just one point separates the Salentini (16th) and the Ducali (15th) in the Serie A standings. Lecce must cope …

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has thrown his support behind Carlo Ancelotti, naming him the standout candidate to become the club’s next permanent manager. Neville believes that United should be willing to wait until after the World Cup concludes, when Ancelotti completes his duties as head coach of the Brazil national football team, before making a formal appointment. His …

Corriere della Sera reports that a tight fixture will make it impossible for the FIGC to organise a get-together for Italy players at Coverciano in February, which means coach Gennaro Gattuso will have just a couple of training sessions available to prepare for a World Cup play-off semifinal against Northern Ireland. Corriere della Sera reports that Gattuso’s ‘fear has become …

Galatasaray are preparing an ambitious summer move that could see two former Manchester City icons reunited in Istanbul. According to Italian journalist Nicolò Schira, the Turkish giants have opened official talks with Bernardo Silva over the possibility of signing him as a free agent at the end of the season. Bernardo, whose contract situation has been the subject of intense …

According to Tuttosport, Juventus are considering offering Milan a loan swap deal involving Federico Gatti and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Juventus and Milan could sit down in the coming days to discuss a swap deal between Bianconeri Gatti and Loftus-Cheek. According to Tuttosport, the opportunity came up during a meeting involving Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti, CEO Damien Comolli and new sporting director …