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While multiple sources claim there are advanced negotiations with Inter, Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk insists David Frattesi ‘is not a priority target.’ Everyone from Sky Sport Italia to Fabrizio Romano, Alfredo Pedullà and La Gazzetta dello Sport are confident that talks are progressing rapidly. It would be a loan move with option to buy for a total €35m, with the …

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 …

Bibiani Gold Stars deepened the woes of relegation-threatened Eleven Wonders after beating the hosts at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Sunday, January 4, 2026 in a five-goal thriller.Eleven Wonders had the temerity to strike first through Eden Kofi Asamoah just seven minutes into the game.Bright Boakye restored parity for Gold Stars in the 18th minute before Samuel Atta …

Medeama SC closed the first round of the Ghana Premier League in commanding fashion, finishing top of the table and carrying their momentum into the new year after a hard-fought 10 victory over Hearts of Oak on Sunday. The decisive moment came in the 74th minute, when Salim Adams haunted his former club with a close-range finish to separate the …

West Ham are bracing for a significant departure this January, with experienced midfielder Guido Rodriguez reportedly nearing a loan move to Serie A giants Juventus. According to a new report from Tutto Mercato Web, the 31-year-old Argentine World Cup winner has already expressed his ‘willingness’ to swap East London for Turin. Juventus are currently weighing up their options as they …

Nations FC were held at home by a stubborn Karela United to conclude the first round of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League in competitive fashion.The host missed the chance to secure victory at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex after Emmanuel Annor missed a penalty in the second halfIn a keenly contested game, the host came close early through a …

A report coming out of Spain has made an extraordinary claim that Sunderland are hoping to prise one of Barcelona’s top talents from Camp Nou to the Stadium of Light for big money. The Black Cats have enjoyed a stellar season in their first Premier League campaign in nine years, heading into the new year in seventh place and four …

Eyewitness tells the what happened last night when Kotoko allegedly tried to do juju against Swedru All Blacks pic.twitter.com/MpLtFItZr5 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 …

Incredible late drama unfolded at Craven Cottage as Fulham snatched a dramatic equaliser right at the death. It was another flat performance from Arne Slot’s side, with Fulham the more threatening team throughout the first half. Former Liverpool man Harry Wilson opened the scoring for the hosts, capitalising on a superb piece of link-up play with Raul Jimenez to put …

Dreams FC shook off last weekend's disappointing defeat to Bibiani Gold Stars to secure a 2-0 victory over Basake Holy Stars at the Tuba Astro Turf on Sunday, January 4, 2026.'The Still Believe' also climbed out of the relegation zone thanks to two second half goals.An evenly-contested first half ended goalless but Seidu Suraj broke the deadlock for the hosts …

Bechem United secured a vital 1-0 victory over Berekum Chelsea at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Sunday afternoon to climb out of the relegation zone.The Hunters responded strongly after their recent heavy 6-0 defeat against Asante Kotoko, producing a resilient and clinical performance to claim all three points in front of their home supporters.The win extends Bechem’s impressive run …

Paolo Vanoli reveals Fiorentina were dealing with far more problems than people realised this week, while match winner Moise Kean wasn’t even meant to be on the bench against Cremonese. The Viola had announced that the press silence would continue today, but changed their minds after the last-gasp win. Kean came off the bench to bundle over the line, ready …

New Torino director of sport Gianluca Petrachi confirms they will ‘make changes’ in the January transfer window, preparing a revolution to suit the 3-5-2 formation. They visit Hellas Verona today at 17.00 GMT (18.00 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on the Liveblog. The Granata are missing Ivan Ilic, …

Moise Kean came off the bench after a tough week to score the Fiorentina winner against Cremonese. ‘The club always helped me, now it’s my turn.’ The Viola had been frustrated at the Stadio Franchi with a series of opportunities, including a controversial penalty that was first awarded, then revoked following a nit-picking VAR review. It seemed to be lurching …

Aston Villa are reportedly prepared to part ways with midfielder Ross Barkley this month, as the club looks to navigate financial constraints while sustaining a surprise Premier League title charge. According to a recent report from the Daily Mail, the Aston Villa hierarchy has made the decision to listen to offers for the 32-year-old midfielder during the January window. Ross …