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Mateo Retegui is the leading Italian goalscorer for the 2025 calendar year with 18 in competitive matches for Atalanta and Al-Qadsiah, but only three Azzurri representatives have hit double figures since the beginning of January.  Retegui, who left Atalanta to join Al-Qadsiah in a whopping €65m deal over the summer, hit 10 goals in Italy before moving to Saudi Arabia, …

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. Real Madrid were reportedly interested in securing his signature, but a report from TEAMtalk claims that they have now abandoned their pursuit of the World Cup winner. They are looking to invest in talented young players, and they are focusing on Kees …

Liverpool are interested in signing Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge, and they are now closing in on his capture. According to Bolavip, Liverpool have submitted an offer to sign the 21-year-old central defender, and he is very close to joining the Premier League club. He is set to earn around $4 million-per-year at the English club. Ordonez has proven himself …

Soccer Football – UEFA Champions League – Inter Milan v Liverpool – San Siro, Milan, Italy – December 9, 2025 Liverpool manager Arne Slot reacts REUTERS/Claudia Greco Liverpool are keen on Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. The Reds are long-term admirers of the the France international, and are reportedly monitoring the player’s playing time situation. Camavinga has made 16 appearances for Madrid this …

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 …

Quick take: Touchline talk: leadership changes often bring short-term energy but require time for structure. Watch for shifts in pressing triggers, build-up patterns, and set-piece routines. 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 sources.

Gian Piero Gasperini has demanded attacking reinforcements for his Roma side in January, but the Giallorossi will also be looking for new faces at the back and in central midfield. Giacomo Raspadori and Joshua Zirkzee are Roma’s priority targets in attack this month. The Manchester United forward is Gasp’s priority, but the Red Devils are unwilling to let him leave …

Chelsea have parted ways with Enzo Maresca and it seems like they’re already struggling with their approaches over hiring a new manager. See below as our colleague Simon Phillips responds to a claim that multiple managers have already rejected Chelsea today, just hours after the news of Maresca’s departure was made official. Phillips seems to be hearing the same thing …

Former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca reportedly left club chiefs unimpressed behind the scenes when he refused to turn up for a post-match press conference. The Italian tactician was supposedly feeling unwell after the 2-2 draw against Bournemouth earlier this week, leading to his assistant Willy Caballero taking on media duties instead. However, it now seems Maresca was not ill at …

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTWe are pleased to announce the signing of Salim Bafaada from Kwamo Future Stars FC.The talented midfielder has signed a three-year contract and will immediately join the team in the ongoing season.We warmly welcome Salim to Dormaa||#AduanaFC pic.twitter.com/wm4ivjnUtQ Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch …

Enzo Maresca has today left his position as Chelsea manager and it looks like there’s the growing feeling that Ruben Amorim could be out of Manchester United next. According to transfer insider Indy Kaila, posting on X, Amorim will also be “gone soon”, even if much of the focus is on the ongoing circus at Chelsea right now. The Blues …

Chelsea reportedly have a few options under consideration as they look for a replacement for Enzo Maresca, including Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola. Maresca left his position at Chelsea today and there’s understandably plenty of speculation about who could come in next for the Blues. One of the main names being linked due to already being a BlueCo employee is Strasbourg …

Juventus’ priority in the January transfer window is a central midfielder, but the Bianconeri will likely look for reinforcements in attack and defence as well. The Bianconeri have won seven of their last eight games across all competitions but remain one point below fourth-placed Roma. It is no secret that Luciano Spalletti aims to get reinforcements in central midfield, possibly …

Manchester United could reportedly be ready to make a move for Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet this January if other clubs also step up their interest. Although the Red Devils have Jacquet on their radar, the current feeling is that their priority would be to bring him in in the summer, rather than in the middle of the season. However, as …

Behind the scenes at Chelsea, a mix of internal disagreements, performance concerns and external distractions ultimately led to the breakdown of trust between the club and Enzo Maresca. While results on the pitch played a role, journalist Ben Jacobs has indicated that one of the most significant flashpoints centred on a growing rift between the Italian coach and Chelsea’s medical …