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Milan are continuing talks with Fikayo Tomori over a new contract as they look to finalise the remaining details surrounding bonuses and the length of the deal. Contacts between the Rossoneri hierarchy and the defender’s representatives have intensified in recent days, with the club keen to secure the future of one of the pillars of their back line. Tomori, who …

Brazil's Wesley Franca in action with Senegal's Iliman Ndiaye. (REUTERS/Isabel Infantes) Manchester City’s recent form has stalled, with back-to-back draws threatening to derail their title chase. A late Enzo Fernández strike earned Chelsea a point at the Etihad, followed by a frustrating stalemate against Brighton on Wednesday. With the season now past its halfway point, Pep Guardiola is eager to …

Roma are stepping up their efforts to land Tottenham defender Radu Dragusin as the January window gathers pace. The Giallorossi are understood to have reopened talks in recent hours, as per DiMarzio, with fresh contacts aimed at finding common ground on the structure and figures of a potential deal. Dragusin remains high on Roma’s shortlist as they look to reinforce …

With Joshua Zirkzee talks stalling, Roma are reportedly considering keeping Evan Ferguson until the end of the season, but Leon Bailey could already return to Aston Villa. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Roma consider keeping Ferguson at the Olimpico until the end of the season. The Giallorossi had identified Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee as their main target in …

Arsenal are reportedly keeping an eye on Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi as they’re ready to enter the race for his signature. It is not yet entirely clear if the Gunners would move for Guehi now or wait until he becomes a free agent in the summer, but it seems there is genuine interest. Manchester City look the favourites to …

Former Arsenal right-back Emmanuel Eboue has given his backing to struggling striker Viktor Gyokeres ahead of tonight’s big game against Liverpool. The Ivorian, who played for Arsenal between 2005 and 2011, is confident that Gyokeres will still prove to be a top striker for the Gunners, despite making a slow start to life at the Emirates Stadium. The Sweden international …

Reports in Italy claim that Juventus have reached an agreement to terminate the contract of their former coach, Igor Tudor. Former Juventus coach Tudor has agreed to terminate his contract with the Bianconeri, according to several Italian sources, including Sky Sport Italia. Juventus had sacked the Croatian tactician in October, bringing in Luciano Spalletti as a replacement, but Tudor was …

Jonathan David’s missed penalty against Lecce continues to cause debate in Italy as a journalist has replied to ‘vague allusions’ from Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti. Juventus coach Spalletti and a popular Italian journalist, Sandro Sabatini, engaged in a heated debate following the latest Serie A matches. Spalletti praised David after the Canadian had scored a goal and provided an assist …

Liverpool have received renewed encouragement in their long-standing pursuit of Marc Guéhi, with the possibility emerging that Crystal Palace could be open to a January deal under the right circumstances. The Reds have admired Guéhi for several months, having first attempted to sign him during the summer transfer window. At that time, Palace refused to sanction his departure after failing …

Lazio have confirmed the signing of Petar Ratkov on a permanent transfer from Red Bull Salzburg and are ready to welcome Kenneth Taylor after reaching an agreement with Ajax. Lazio are bringing in reinforcements after the sale of Valentin Castellanos to West Ham and Matteo Guendouzi’s imminent move to Fenerbahce. The Biancocelesti have just confirmed the purchase of 22-year-old forward …

Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo. (Reuters/Matthew Childs) Antoine Semenyo may have signed off in the perfect fashion at Dean Court. The Ghana international netted a dramatic 95th-minute winner as Bournemouth edged Tottenham 3–2 on Wednesday night, a goal that now looks set to be his final act in a Cherries shirt. Semenyo is expected to complete a £65 million move to Manchester …

Chelsea’s turbulent period continued with another setback in their second outing since Enzo Maresca’s departure. A 2–1 defeat to Fulham summed up the unease around the club, with Harry Wilson striking late to seal the points for the hosts. Matters were made worse by Marc Cucurella’s sending-off, taking Chelsea’s red card tally in the Premier League this season to five. …

Tuttosport reports that Dusan Vlahovic is recovering quickly after surgery undergone in December to the extent that he could even be available against Inter next month. Vlahovic could make an early return for Juventus as Tuttosport reveals his recovery at Continassa is advancing quickly. Vlahovic underwent surgery at the start of December to repair a tendon in the left adductor. …

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Lazio-Fiorentina referee Simone Sozza and VAR officials will be suspended while decisions in Napoli-Verona were deemed correct. AIA will suspend referee Sozza and VAR officials Ivano Pezzuto and Alessandro Prontera for one or two Serie A games, Gazzetta reports. The officials were in charge of the controversial Lazio-Fiorentina on Wednesday, and according to the …

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in the Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi.  The 46-year-old has done an impressive job at the French club, and he is on the radar of Manchester United as well. According to a report from TEAMtalk, Tottenham could look to bring him in as a replacement for Thomas Frank if the results do not improve quickly. …