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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 …

Fenerbahce are reportedly plotting a January move for Milan forward Christopher Nkunku just six months into his Rossoneri tenure, but an official offer has not yet been made and there is still a long way to go before the two parties agree on a valuation according to the latest updates.  Here is what needs to happen before a transfer comes …

Moise Kean came off the bench to snatch a last-gasp Fiorentina winner over Cremonese, with Manor Solomon making an impact on his debut. The Viola were increasingly desperate at the foot of the table with only one win all season, ending 2025 with another defeat to Parma. Luca Ranieri returned from suspension, with new buy Solomon on the bench, but …

Leeds United are interested in signing the AS Roma striker Artem Dovbyk. The player has been linked with a move away from the Italian club in recent weeks, and it will be interesting to see if Leeds can bring the Ukrainian to the Premier League in the coming days. It is no secret that they need more depth in the …

Mohammed Kudus was forced off in the first half of Tottenham Hotspurs Premier League clash against Sunderland after picking up an injury concern.The Ghanaian attacker went down shortly after the 15th minute, clutching the upper part of his left leg, raising immediate concern among teammates. Midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was quick to signal to the bench that Kudus could not continue, …

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. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier is expected to leave the club at the end of the season. The defender will be out of contract at the end of the season, and he is unlikely to sign a new contract with the Premier League side. Craig Hope has now revealed on his YouTube channel that the experienced defender will move on …

Sunday’s reports claim that Juventus are in talks over a sensational deal for ex-Milan full-back Theo Hernandez, who has spent the 2025-26 season in the Saudi Pro League at Al-Hilal under former Inter head coach Simone Inzaghi.  Theo Hernandez left Milan after six seasons at the end of the 2024-25 season and joined Al-Hilal in a deal reported to be …

Maurizio Sarri was again critical of Lazio for not being ‘better prepared’ for the Taty Castellanos sale, warning they also ‘made mistakes’ against Napoli. The coach had been hoping for a more relaxing afternoon following minor heart surgery over the New Year break, but it was a fiery game with three red cards. Matteo Politano provided assists for both Leonardo …

Antonio Conte believes that his Napoli side are showing ‘great signs’ after a 2-0 victory away against Lazio in Serie A on Sunday afternoon, but was less pleased when it came to answering questions on potential transfer dealings: ‘Last year I said let’s not do too much, then we sold Kvaratskhelia’. The Partenopei lifted themselves back into second place in …

Antonio Conte has another injury concern to deal with following Napoli’s 2-0 victory against Lazio on Sunday, which ended with three red cards, two just before full-time.  The Partenopei climbed back into second place in the Serie A table with a 2-0 victory against Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday afternoon, Leonardo Spinazzola and Amir Rrahmani with the goals. …

Napoli made short work of Lazio with Matteo Politano assists for Leonardo Spinazzola and Amir Rrahmani, but it was a tense game with three red cards and a David Neres injury. The Partenopei were still missing Romelu Lukaku, Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa, Kevin De Bruyne and Billy Gilmour, while Lorenzo Lucca had flu. The Aquile sold Taty Castellanos to West …

Aston Villa have made huge strides in their Premier League campaign and have put themselves firmly in the conversation for the title race. Unai Emery has led his side to second place in the top-flight table, ahead of Manchester City’s clash with Chelsea this afternoon, six points behind his former club and league leaders Arsenal. The Midlands club have established …

Atalanta and Italy can breathe a sigh of relief, as goalscorer Giorgio Scalvini was only withdrawn on precautionary grounds during the second half of Saturday’s 1-0 victory against Roma.  The 22-year-old has had a rough time with injuries in the early stages of his career, having missed over 50 games of football over the last two seasons. His medical record …