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Verona host Pisa today in what is a real relegation six-pointer. The match kicks off at 20:45 CET at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi. Verona come into the game dead last in the table, with two wins and just 14 points to their name out of the opening 23 games of the season. Pisa, meanwhile, are in the same boat. Also …

Alexis Mac Allister. (EITAN ABRAMOVICH/AFP via Getty Images) Chelsea have had a strong start under new manager Liam Rosenior, winning six of his first eight games in charge and impressing with both performances and morale. While the Blues were knocked out of the EFL Cup semifinals by Arsenal, Rosenior’s handling of the squad and media has been widely praised, and …

Arsenal are interested in signing the Bournemouth attacker Eli Junior Kroupi. The 19-year-old attacker joined the Cherries at the start of the season, and he has been excellent for them. He has eight goals in the Premier League so far, and he scored against Arsenal earlier this season. The Gunners are impressed by his performances and hope to sign him, according …

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has been linked with a move away from the club at the end of the season. According to a report from Fichajes, Arsenal wanted to sign the player during the January window, but the move did not materialise. The player is likely to be on the radar of top clubs in the summer as well. …

(Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images) Chelsea may have been handed an early transfer boost as one of the targets on their radar edges closer to the exit door. The Blues didn’t make any major additions to their side over the winter window, with Liam Rosenior opting to remain the only senior arrival at Stamford Bridge in January. …

Chelsea are interested in signing the Nottingham Forest defender Murillo, and they will face competition from Manchester United. According to a report from Fichajes, both clubs are keen on the 23-year-old Brazilian defender, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. The South American has shown his quality with Nottingham Forest, and he is certainly ready for …

Roma’s injury problems continue to mount, with new signing Robinio Vaz set for a spell on the sidelines due to a muscle issue. The club confirmed the youngster has sustained a first-degree strain to the soleus muscle in his left calf, an injury expected to keep him out for at least two weeks. He will therefore miss Monday’s Serie A …

Newly appointed Hearts of Oak Managing Director Julius Ben Emunah has urged the clubs players to serve the team with complete dedication, insisting that wholehearted commitment to the club brings its own rewards. Emunah, unveiled this week as Hearts new Managing Director, replaces Dr. Delali Anku-Adiamah, whose contract expired last month. Hearts of Oak are currently preparing for their high-stakes …

Ismael Bennacer’s injury troubles have resurfaced at Dinamo Zagreb, casting fresh doubt over the midfielder’s future and potentially complicating Milan’s summer transfer plans. The Algerian international, who joined the Croatian side on loan in search of regular playing time, was forced off after just 23 minutes during Dinamo’s match away to Osijek on January 25. Medical tests later confirmed a …

Thomas Frank. (Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images) Tottenham Hotspur have had a difficult season in the Premier League, currently sitting 14th as pressure mounts on Thomas Frank. Relegation remains a real threat if results do not improve, making squad management a priority for the North London side. The January transfer window saw Spurs bring in a couple of reinforcements, including Conor …

England-born attacker of Ghanaian descent, Gideon Kodua, has expressed his excitement after completing a permanent move to Luton Town FC.The English League One outfit announced on Friday, February 6, that the winger’s loan move from West Ham United has been turned into a permanent transfer.Speaking after the announcement, Kodu shared his delight, stressing that it is something he has wanted …

Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Real Madrid continues to be linked with Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea. They are looking to improve in the middle of the park, and they have identified the 25-year-old South American as the ideal target. Fernandez has established himself as a key player for Chelsea, and he’s one of the best central midfielders in the Premier League. There is no doubt …

Manchester United are interested in the Aston Villa playmaker Morgan Rogers. The 23-year-old has been outstanding for Aston Villa, and Manchester United believe that he could revitalise their attacking unit. Rogers will look to create opportunities for his teammates and find the back of the net as well. Rogers has registered 16 goal contributions already this season. He’s a young …

Juventus are sweating over the fitness of Francisco Conceição ahead of their upcoming Serie A match against Lazio. The Portuguese winger returned from the Coppa Italia trip to Atalanta with a muscle issue similar to the one recently suffered by Kenan Yildiz, an overload to the adductor. In Conceição’s case, the problem affects his right leg, according to reports from …