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Raheem Sterling has once again been linked with a possible move to Napoli, though a deal remains complicated and far from a priority at this stage of the window. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, via TuttoNapoli, the Chelsea forward has been offered to the Serie A champions in recent days. Sterling, who previously played for both Arsenal and Liverpool …

New Milan signing Niclas Fullkrug has opened up about his underwhelming spell in the Premier League with West Ham and has explained why ‘things didn’t work out for me in England’.  Fullkrug became the first signing of the Serie A January transfer window when he joined Milan on loan with an option to buy from West Ham on the first …

Tottenham Hotspur are closely monitoring Brentford forward Kevin Schade. The 24-year-old has been in bright form for Brentford this season, scoring six goals and adding three assists in 20 Premier League games. The player has attracted interest from several top clubs and is expected to be on the move after this summer’s World Cup. Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg has reported that Brentford value …

Fikayo Tomori is one of five Serie A players to have picked up a suspension during the 19th round of league fixtures, which means that he will be suspended for Milan’s upcoming clash with Fiorentina on Sunday.  Tomori was one of several Rossoneri players booked during the protests surrounding the last-minute penalty call at the end of Milan’s 1-1 draw …

Manchester United is interested in Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic. The Bosnia and Herzegovina international has been one of the standout performers in Serie A this season. The 22-year-old has drawn admirers for his all around threat, dominating in both boxes with his stature and athleticism. He’s made 16 appearances this season, scoring two goals and adding two assists. Muharemovic ranks amongst the top defenders …

Napoli director Giovanni Manna feels referees are ‘negatively influenced by VAR’ and says that the January transfer window often leads to mistakes rather than team improvement. Napoli sporting director Manna released an interview with Radio CRC on Friday, offering his view on recent referee controversies, the upcoming Serie A clash with Inter and the winter transfer window. “We are surely …

Chelsea are reportedly ready to go all out with a transfer bid for Barcelona attacking midfielder Fermin Lopez. The Blues are said to be prepared to go ‘all in’ with a huge offer worth as much as €150m to sign Lopez from Barca, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes. This would be quite un-Chelsea-like under their current owners, as they’ve tended …

According to La Stampa, Juventus have opened talks with Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva as the Bianconeri eye a possible free transfer at the end of the season. Serie A giants Juventus are interested in signing Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva as a free agent. According to La Stampa (via Calciomercato.com), the Bianconeri have already opened talks with the Portuguese’s …

Arsenal are reportedly looking set for a summer transfer window battle with their rivals for the signing of Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento. The Gunners are keen to add further strength in depth in defence, and it seems the versatile Livramento is among the players who appeals to the club. We’ve recently reported on Manchester United being keen on Livramento, …

Lazio President Claudio Lotito insists that Matteo Guendouzi and Valentin Castellanos wanted to leave the club in January and denies interest in Giacomo Raspadori: ‘He’s not Maradona.’ Lazio President Lotito says the Biancocelesti have sold Castellanos and Guendouzi because the players wanted to leave the club. Castellanos has joined West Ham, while Guendouzi is on the verge of signing with …

Edoardo Bove could be closing in on a return to competitive football, as reports on Thursday suggest that he is close to joining Championship side Watford 13 months after he collapsed on the pitch while representing Fiorentina.  Back in December 2024, during a Serie A match between Fiorentina and Inter, Bove fell ill, collapsed on the pitch and was immediately …

Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini feels ‘supported’ by the club, especially after a meeting with Ryan Friedkin, but refuses to talk about January transfers. Roma host Sassuolo at the Stadio Olimpico tomorrow, and Gasperini previewed the game at a pre-match press conference on Friday. Gasp met one of the club owners, Ryan Friedkin, earlier this week to discuss Roma’s strategies, …

It’s back to the drawing board – again – for Manchester United in this post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, with the sacking of Ruben Amorim and the intense debate about what comes next. I can’t be the only one watching it all and immediately thinking of the viral clip posted by comedian Michael Spicer…*checks notes* SEVEN years ago. You’ve probably seen …

Evan Ferguson’s immediate future is still up in the air despite a recent upturn in form at the Stadio Olimpico. From rumours of a potential Brighton recall to recent reports of interest from Antonio Conte and Napoli, here’s what the next few weeks could have in store for the Republic of Ireland international.  Ferguson was signed by Roma on an …

Fiorentina have confirmed Marco Brescianini’s move from Atalanta on an initial loan deal. Italian midfielder Brescianini has joined Fiorentina on an initial loan deal from Atalanta, the Tuscans confirmed in a statement on Friday. Fiorentina said Brescianini moved to the Franchi on an initial loan deal with an option to buy and an obligation to purchase under certain conditions. A …