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According to The Sun, Manchester United players believe midfielder Bruno Fernandes will leave the club after the World Cup this year.

There will be no Italy training camp taking place in February, just a month before a World Cup play-off semifinal against Northern Ireland, prompting Corriere della Sera to claim that Serie A clubs, coaches and even Italian TV networks don’t care about the Azzurri.

Italian striker Mario Balotelli has confirmed his transfer to Al-Ittifaq FC: ‘I’m here!’

Lecce look to Nikola Stulic in a crucial Serie A game against Mateo Pellegrino’s Parma at the Stadio Via Del Mare.

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has thrown his support behind Carlo Ancelotti, naming him the standout candidate to become the club’s next permanent manager.

Corriere della Sera reports that a tight fixture will make it impossible for the FIGC to organise a get-together for Italy players at Coverciano in February, which means coach Gennaro Gattuso will have just a couple of training sessions available to prepare for a World Cup play-off semifinal against Northern Ireland.

Galatasaray are preparing an ambitious summer move that could see two former Manchester City icons reunited in Istanbul.

According to Tuttosport, Juventus are considering offering Milan a loan swap deal involving Federico Gatti and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Tottenham will wait until the end of the season before making a final decision on the long-term future of midfielder João Palhinha, according to Sky Germany.

Inter-Napoli: Scudetto showdown

Aston Villa have expressed firm interest in bringing Tammy Abraham back to the Premier League this month, according to The Telegraph, as Unai Emery looks to reinforce his attack for the decisive second half of the season. Despite securing the signing of Brian Madjo, Villa remain open to adding another striker should the right opportunity present itself and Abraham has emerged as a leading candidate.

Vinicius Junior continues to be linked with a move away from Real Madrid.

Newcastle United are interested in signing the Italian defender Giorgio Scalvini from Atalanta.

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing the Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer.

Ajax are exploring the possibility of signing Manuel Ugarte this month as they look to reinforce their defensive midfield options, according to a report from Mike Verweij via Soccer News.