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Rafael Leao returns with Luka Modric and Ruben Loftus-Cheek as AC Milan visit Cagliari with Sebastiano Esposito and Semih Kilicsoy. It kicks off at the Unipol Domus at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog. This is the opening Serie A match of 2026 and a victory would see …

This page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page! Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from the first Serie A game of 2026, as AC Milan visit Cagliari. It kicks off at the Unipol Domus arena at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET). A victory would temporarily send the Rossoneri …

Turkish club Fenerbahce have reportedly contacted Milan to ask about not only Christopher Nkunku, but also Youssouf Fofana. The January transfer window has opened up and the Rossoneri already made one new signing, securing Niclas Fullkrug from West Ham United on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season. With that in mind, there have been …

Roma are interested in Joshua Zirkzee, while Napoli are following Kobbie Mainoo, but Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim insists that ‘none have asked’ to leave the Red Devils: ‘We have no conversations at this moment about having any change in the squad.’ Manchester United coach Amorim suggested on Friday that the Red Devils are not considering selling any of their …

Manor Solomon has officially joined Fiorentina on loan with an option to buy from Tottenham, the Viola confirmed in a statement. Fiorentina confirmed Solomon’s transfer from Tottenham with an official statement on Friday. “Fiorentina announce the temporary acquisition, with an option to buy, of the sporting rights of the footballer Manor Solomon from Tottenham Hotspur,” the Serie A side said …

Liverpool are looking to sign Joel Ordonez from Belgian outfit Club Brugge. The 21-year-old has done quite well for them, and he has attracted the attention of top teams. Liverpool need to bring in a quality central defender, and the Ecuador International should prove to be an excellent addition. According to Chobo Alvarez from ESPN Ecuador, the deal has entered …

Cesc Fabregas has ‘nothing to say’ about Chelsea rumours as he hopes to stay in charge of Como ‘for quite a long spell’ but is ‘worried’ about a possible new offside rule: ‘Some teams might drop even deeper defensively.’ Como coach Fabregas held a press conference on Friday ahead of a Serie A match against Udinese. With Chelsea and Enzo …

Sky Sport Italia reports that Valentin Castellanos arrived at Lazio’s training ground on Friday, but just to say goodbye to his teammates and clear out his locker ahead of his move to West Ham. Lazio striker Castellanos is ready to fly to London to undergo medical tests and sign his contract as a new West Ham player. The Hammers have …

Manchester United are looking to bring in a quality midfielder, and they are hoping to sign the Atalanta star Ederson Dos Santos. The Brazilian has been excellent for the Italian club, and he has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the past as well. The Italian outfit could sell him for a fee of under €40 …

Tommaso Baldanzi is one of the five unavailable Roma players for tomorrow’s game against Atalanta. Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini has named his squad list for Saturday’s Serie A match against his former club Atalanta. Surprisingly, attacking midfielder Baldanzi has been omitted due to a rectus femoris muscle injury, as reported by several sources, including ForzaRoma.info. Lorenzo Pellegrini and Leon …

Ecuador's Joel Ordonez in action with Peru's Kevin Quevedo. (REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda) Liverpool’s season has quietly begun to stabilise after what was, by recent standards, a disastrous opening stretch. A run that saw the Reds lose nine of 12 matches across all competitions — their worst sequence over such a span since the winter of 1953–54 — threatened to derail Arne …

Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing the Watford attacker Othmane Maamma. According to a report from TEAMtalk, both clubs sent scouts to watch the player in action yesterday, and it will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for the attacker in the coming weeks. He has been an important player for Watford …

According to Tuttosport, Inter midfielder Davide Frattesi has turned down an offer from Turkish side Fenerbahce as he hopes to join Juventus this month. Tuttosport reports that Inter midfielder Frattesi has rejected an offer from Fenerbahce as he aims to join Juventus in the January transfer window. Frattesi has been struggling with playing time at Inter under Cristian Chivu and …

Enzo Maresca. (Reuters/Andrew Couldridge) The first day of the January transfer window delivered a major shock at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea confirming the departure of Enzo Maresca less than six months after he lifted the Club World Cup in his debut season. The 45-year-old Italian leaves with the Blues struggling for consistency, having won just one of their last seven …

Manchester United are interested in signing the AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone.  The 24-year-old French international is a target for multiple clubs, and it remains to be seen whether Manchester United can get the deal done. According to a report from Calciomercato, he could cost around €55-60 million. The report further claims that there could be an auction for the …