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Former Juventus midfielder Alessio Tacchinardi criticises Teun Koopmeiners, Lois Openda and Edon Zhegrova following the Old Lady’s Coppa Italia exit: ‘They add nothing, and Juve have a terrible month ahead.’ Juventus faceda  Coppa Italia exit on Thursday, losing 3-0 against Atalanta in Bergamo. Former Juventus midfielder Tacchinardi examined the game during SportMediaset’s post-match show, blaming the Old Lady’s reserves and …

Newcastle United are reportedly among the clubs showing an interest in the potential transfer of Liverpool left-back Andrew Robertson. The Scotland international is nearing the end of his contract at Anfield after a great career there, having fallen down the pecking order this season. This led to Tottenham moving for Robertson in the January transfer window just gone, as reported …

Manchester United have reportedly opened talks with the agent of Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli over a possible summer transfer. Manchester United have initiated preliminary talks with the agent of Locatelli over a possible transfer in the summer transfer window, according to The Touchline. The report claims that Locatelli is one of the Red Devils’ options to replace Casemiro in 2026-27. …

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai is reportedly eager to earn huge wages if he is to sign a new contract at Anfield. The Hungary international has been one of Liverpool’s most important players this season, and most fans would probably agree that he deserves a new and improved deal, and that keeping him at the club would be important. However, it …

Barcelona are preparing to turn Marcus Rashford’s loan spell into a permanent move, with the club convinced the England international represents outstanding value in the current market. According to reports from Diario Sport, the Catalan giants intend to activate the €30 million purchase option included in Rashford’s agreement with Manchester United and are planning to offer the forward a three-year …

Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante are ‘close’ to extending their contracts with Roma: ‘Only the signature is missing,’ their agent said. Mancini and Cristante are on the verge of extending their contracts with Roma. The confirmation came from the players’ representative, Beppe Riso. “We are really close to both players’ contract extensions. Only the signatures are missing,” Riso told Tuttosport. …

Lorenzo Lucca’s agent is confident that the Italian striker will ‘do well’ at Nottingham Forest and confirms Francesco Camarda was close to returning to Milan in January. Italian agent Beppe Riso released an interview with Tuttosport where he spoke about his clients’ moves in the winter transfer window. Riso is also the representative of Newcastle star Sandro Tonali, and he …

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has acknowledged that the club came close to strengthening their defensive ranks during the closing stages of the January transfer window, only to see a potential move fall through. The Reds, who have been severely stretched at the back this season, explored a deal for Lutsharel Geertruida, but ultimately decided against pursuing the transfer due …

Sandro Tonali’s agent Beppr Riso admits he’ll hold transfer talks with Newcastle in the coming months, but the Italy international has ‘no preference’ regarding his next club and is only focused on earning Champions League qualification for the Magpies this season. Tonali’s agent Riso spoke about the future of the Newcastle star in an interview with Tuttosport. Reports in the …

Tomorrow’s Serie A match against Genoa will mark Scott McTominay’s 28th consecutive appearance for club and country, the 15th in a row as a starter in Serie A. Napoli’s continuing injury woes have denied Scotland international McTominay any chance of rest. As reported by Corriere dello Sport, tomorrow’s away game at Genoa will be McTominay’s 15th consecutive Serie A match …

The Olympic Games return to Italy after a 20-year absence, with a record number of participating countries and nearly 3,000 athletes. Juve collapse, Atalanta into the semifinals. Conceiçao hits the crossbar. Scamacca’s goal (penalty), then Sulemana and Pasalic. Now Palladino waits for Bologna or Lazio. Ranieri: ‘Totti returns to Roma.’ McTominay’s marathon: 28 consecutive matches. Lazio, the stadium remains empty …

Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka feels his style of play would be suited to the Premier League after interest from Arsenal in January. The Germany international is coming towards the end of his contract at the Allianz Arena, and Christian Falk has provided a fresh update on his situation. Arsenal made Goretzka an offer towards the end of the winter …

Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has provided his insight into the Cristiano Ronaldo situation with Al Nassr, admitting that the Portuguese superstar is “upset”. The 41-year-old is currently refusing to play for Al Nassr, as reported by ESPN, who also state that his long-term future with the Saudi Pro League club could be in serious doubt. Romano has admitted that …

Chelsea are preparing to play hardball over the future of Enzo Fernández, with reports in Spain suggesting the club have drawn a clear financial line amid growing interest from Real Madrid. According to Mundo Deportivo, Chelsea have set a minimum asking price of €100 million (£87m) for the Argentine international, though sources believe the final figure could rise closer to …

Cristian Romero’s standing as one of the Premier League’s most combative and accomplished centre-backs has not gone unnoticed across Europe, and his future at Tottenham is now under growing scrutiny. According to TEAMtalk, both Barcelona and Real Madrid are showing serious interest in the Argentine defender amid signs of mounting frustration in north London. At 27, Romero is entering what …