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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. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Tottenham are preparing an improved offer for Santos star Souza. The North London club saw their initial offer worth €10m (£8m) turned down for Souza, but they remain keen on signing him. Santos are asking for a fee in the region of €20m and as per the latest from AS journalist Eduardo Burgos, Tottenham are prepared to pay the asking …

Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali has sent a word of warning to Inter and AFC Bournemouth that centre-back Tarik Muharmovic will not be on the move during the January transfer window, but admits: ‘we’ve had contact from several clubs’.  22-year-old centre-back Muharmovic has attracted interest from Serie A and Premier League sides heading into the January transfer window.  The Bosnia and …

Adil Boulbina stepped off the bench and took just a few minutes to change the course of a tight knockout match in Rabat.With the match seemingly drifting towards penalties after a goalless 90 minutes and most of extra time, the Algerian forward produced a moment of quality in the 118th minute. Cutting in from the right, he curled a superb …

Manchester United have begun the process of appointing a caretaker manager following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim, with club legend Michael Carrick emerging as a leading candidate to steady the ship until the end of the season. Amorim was sacked earlier this week after a toxic spell at Old Trafford, where performances deteriorated and tensions behind the scenes reached boiling …

Coach Gian Piero Gasperini did not speak to the media after Roma’s 2-0 victory away to Lecce, amid rumours of tension with the club hierarchy. There was no formal reason given for his refusal to attend the post-match appointments, nor did he send an assistant in his place. The Giallorossi were decimated at the Stadio Via del Mare this evening, …

Multiple sources confirm Matteo Guendouzi is on the verge of a transfer to Fenerbahce, with Lazio pocketing €25m plus €2m in add-ons, but not until next week. This is an increased figure from the original bid, which was said to be worth €23m plus a further €2m in performance-related bonuses. The France international midfielder had already agreed personal terms with …

Luciano Spalletti accuses fans of other clubs of trying to ‘create chaos’ at Juventus over that Jonathan David penalty, while there is ‘nothing concrete’ in Federico Chiesa rumours. It kicks off at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Lecce vs. …

Berekum Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign former Asante Kotoko midfielder Samuel Tenedu In a bid to strengthen their squad amid a difficult season,The club's move for the experienced player comes at a critical time. Berekum Chelsea currently finds itself in a dire league position, sitting in 16th place in the Ghana Premier League table and deeply involved in …

Sassuolo midfielder Ismael Kone thinks Jonathan David is ‘aware of the mistake he made’ for Juventus, but feels tonight’s Canadian derby is ‘a moment to celebrate, we’re living our dream.’ It kicks off at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and …

Nigeria international Victor Osimhen nearly boycotted the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco following his outburst in the Mozambique showdown on Monday night, Africasoccer.com has reported. Osimhen, who plies his trade for Galatasaray was spotted in an altercation with his teammate, Ademola Lookman in the high-stake round of 16 clash against Mozambique.The forward, who scored two goals to propel …

Under-fire strikers Evan Ferguson and Artem Dovbyk stepped up with precious goals for Roma to beat Lecce, but the Ukrainian limped off with yet another injury. The Giallorossi were still smarting after a controversial 1-0 defeat to Atalanta, which saw Juventus catch them in joint fourth place. Mario Hermoso and Gianluca Mancini were suspended, with Evan Ndicka and Neil El …

Lazio have reached an agreement to sign Petar Ratkov from Red Bull Salzburg in a deal worth €13 million, with only final details left to be completed. According to Alfredo Pedullà, the Biancocelesti finalised terms late last night for the highly rated Serbian striker, born in 2003, as they move quickly to reinforce Maurizio Sarri’s attacking options during the January …

Juventus stand by Jonathan David despite his dire penalty, supported by Kenan Yildiz and Fabio Miretti, visiting Andrea Pinamonti and Nemanja Matic’s Sassuolo. It kicks off at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Lecce vs. Roma on the Liveblog. The …

The turbulent tenure of Ruben Amorim at Manchester United has ended in chaos, with fresh reports emerging that the Portuguese manager had physically “squared up” with Lisandro Martinez weeks prior to his dismissal. Amorim was relieved of his duties following a damaging 1-1 draw against Leeds United at Elland Road. While his post-match interview, described as explosive, was the public …