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AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit has been the name on everyone’s lips over the last few months. The 20-year-old Dutch midfielder has attracted the attention of top clubs with his performances, and there is likely to be an intense fight for his signature in the summer. According to a report from Fichajes, Arsenal and Liverpool have now taken the lead …

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Former Serie A star Radja Nainggolan feels he could still play in Serie A as ‘the level has dropped’ and hopes Francesco Totti will be offered a director role at Roma. Former Roma, Cagliari and Inter star Nainggolan spoke about Totti’s possible return to the Stadio Olimpico during an interview with Manà Manà Sport (via Calciomercato.com) on Friday. Claudio Ranieri …

Reports in Italy claim that new Roma signing Robinio Vaz has suffered a first-degree strain of the soleus muscle in his left leg and will remain out of action for at least two weeks. Robinio Vaz, one of Roma’s signings in the January transfer window, will be forced to the sidelines for at least two weeks after suffering a soleus …

Shlomi Ben Ezra, agent of Manor Solomon, says the Tottenham-owned winger rejected an offer from Southampton in January, but he ‘will leave’ Fiorentina at the end of the season if the Tuscans are relegated. Israel international Solomon is happy to have chosen Fiorentina in the January window and hopes to remain at the Stadio Franchi long-term. Solomon completed a temporary …

With the Stadio Meazza in San Siro unavailable for the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, the upcoming Serie A clash between Milan and Como has been postponed to February 18. Only nine Serie A matches will be played this weekend as Milan-Como has been moved to a later date this month due to the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics. …

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner has admitted that ‘it wasn’t a big big surprise’ to see Jean-Philippe Mateta fail a medical with Milan ahead of a proposed deadline day transfer to San Siro, and has explained why it is difficult to predict how long the Frenchman will be unavailable for.  Milan were hoping to secure a late deal for …

The opening ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics will take place today at the Stadio Meazza in Milan, ‘the final milestone’ for ‘the stadium that Milan and Inter are about to leave,’ wrote Gazzetta. Milan and Inter’s Stadio Meazza will host the opening ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics today, Friday, February 6, starting at 20:00 …

Recent rumours claim that Thiago Motta could potentially return to Bologna if the Rossoblu part company with Vincenzo Italiano, but how much would Juventus save if the move went ahead?  Thiago Motta has been out of work since being dismissed as head coach of Juventus in March last year. He lasted less than a year in the job after being …

Sport1 in Germany reports that Bayern Munich have set their sights on Inter’s Yann Aurel Bisseck and Tottenham-owned Luka Vuskovic to potentially replace ex-Napoli star Kim Min-jae. Bayern Munich are looking to Serie A and the Premier League for defensive reinforcements in 2026-27. According to Sport1, the Bundesliga giants will listen to offers for ex-Napoli defender Kim next season and …

New Lazio signing Daniel Maldini confirms Maurizio Sarri will play him as a false nine and feels no pressure from being Paolo’s son: ‘I’m used to it.’ Lazio’s January signing, Maldini, was introduced at a press conference on Friday. “The feelings and thoughts are super positive. The teammates have welcomed me well,” said the 24-year-old via Calciomercato.com.  “I already knew …

Newcastle United are reportedly planning for a busy summer transfer window, with sporting director Ross Wilson already working on key positions. A report from iNews states that the Magpies are preparing some serious investment in their squad, with Eddie Howe set to get significant backing. Sources are quoted in their report as saying there are already “constant meetings” taking place, …

Claudio Ranieri has recently revealed that Francesco Totti could potentially return to his beloved Roma in the near future. Here is everything we know about the potential return of the legendary former Giallorossi skipper.  “I know the Friedkins are thinking about it. I hope Francesco can truly be useful to Roma as well, because he really is part of Roma,” …

According to Football Insider, Crystal Palace players are angry at striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. The Frenchman pushed for a move away from the club with AC Milan leading the race to sign him. The attacker has made it clear to Palace that he wants to leave the club for a new challenge and join a club who can match his ambitions. …

Several Italy internationals moved clubs during the January transfer window, but which ones will be hoping to earn more regular minutes ahead of a potential World Cup campaign in the summer of 2026?  Giacomo Raspadori is back in Serie A after a short-lived, six-month spell in LaLiga with Atletico Madrid. The two-time Scudetto winner struggled to break into Diego Simeone’s …