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Como coach Cesc Fabregas jokes that Nico Paz is ‘not good enough’ to start against Udinese, but the Argentine will be introduced in the second half. Como star Nico Paz will start on the bench in today’s Serie A match against Udinese. “He’s not good enough, so he won’t play,” Fabregas told DAZN, smiling, before kick-off. The Spanish tactician then …

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Tottenham will earn €10m if Fiorentina make Manor Solomon’s move permanent at the end of the season, but the signature of the Israeli winger has sparked a political protest in Florence. Fiorentina announced Solomon’s loan move from Tottenham on Friday. It’s a loan deal with an option to buy, and according to Gazzetta, the fee to sign the 26-year-old permanently …

Manchester United are alongside AC Milan and several Saudi Pro League clubs in monitoring the situation of Vasco da Gama wonderkid Rayan. The talented 19-year-old has impressed in his native Brazil with 23 goals in 98 senior-level games in his career so far. And according to journalist Eduardo Burgos, Man Utd are now one of the teams paying attention to …

Manchester United central midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has reportedly got a surprise new suitor in the form of Turkish club Besiktas. As we’ve previously reported, Mainoo has been of interest to Chelsea, Napoli and Bayern Munich, with plenty of interest emerging in the England international as he struggles for playing time under Ruben Amorim. It now seems we can add another …

Nico Paz starts on the bench for Como in a home game against Nicolò Zaniolo’s Udinese. It kicks off at 12:30 CET (11:30 GMT) at the Stadio Sinigaglia in Como, where the Azzurri are still unbeaten this season. Argentine talent Nico Paz starts on the bench due to a minor fitness issue as Cesc Fabregas looks to Vojvoda, Rodriguez and …

The likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool have been among the names linked with a transfer interest in Juventus attacking midfielder Kenan Yildiz recently. However, it now seems that those clubs will miss out on the talented young Turkey international as he’s expected to finalise a new contract with Juventus soon. That’s because it seems Juve are set to agree …

Barcelona directors have reportedly held multiple talks with Dusan Vlahovic’s entourage, but Milan and Bayern Munich remain interested in the striker who is expected to leave Juventus on a free transfer in June. La Gazzetta dello Sport confirms that Juventus forward Vlahovic is Barcelona’s priority target to replace Robert Lewandowski in 2026-27. Marca already reported last week that the La …

Ruben Amorim reportedly seems to be suffering worsening relationships with key figures at Manchester United, it has emerged. The Portuguese tactician has been in charge at Old Trafford for just over a year, winning only 38.71% of his games in charge so far, compared to the 71% he achieved in his last job. Despite being highly regarded for his work …

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Federico Chiesa is not pushing to leave Liverpool, but is fascinated by a possible return to Juventus, which he reluctantly left in 2024. Italy winger Chiesa has emerged as a possible attacking reinforcement for Juventus, and according to Gazzetta, the Liverpool winger is open to returning to Turin this month. Chiesa, however, is not pushing …

Enzo Maresca’s exit from Chelsea this week could reportedly be set to spark something of a managerial merry-go-round. The Italian tactician is now out of work and will surely have interest in his services soon after winning silverware and delivering Champions League qualification at Stamford Bridge. As reported by Fabrizio Romano in the post below from his official account on …

Liverpool look to have joined Manchester United and Tottenham in the race for the transfer of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. As first reported for the Daily Briefing earlier today, Baleba remains a top target for a number of big clubs despite suffering a slight dip in form for Brighton this season. I’ve previously reported on sources informing me that the …

Chiesa, first yes. Vlahovic, final no Juve: The winger is open to a return on loan. Barça want the Serbian. Today, Lecce in Turin. Gasp’s return, Dea emotion Roma: the coach challenges Atalanta after nine years together. ‘It will be nice, but no prisoners afterwards.’ Leao’s flash, the Devil goes top Cagliari beaten, Rossoneri’s overtake. Super Rabiot, Fullkrug on the …

Manchester United are reportedly looking at a long list of players at the moment, with Lille midfield wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi one of the names on their radar. The talented 18-year-old has already made 73 appearances in Lille’s first-team, and has been described as “not normal” for the ability he’s shown at such a young age by his former manager, as …

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 …