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With 2026 underway, Napoli once again find themselves juggling ambition on multiple fronts as the January transfer window approaches. Sitting third in Serie A and firmly in the title picture as they attempt to defend their Scudetto, the Azzurri can reflect on a broadly positive domestic campaign so far. However, Napoli’s struggles in Europe have underlined the limits of their …

Liverpool are reportedly weighing up an ambitious and eye-catching move for Ivan Toney in the January transfer window, according to reports from Anfield Watch. The Reds are looking to strengthen their attacking depth for a decisive second half of the season. With Liverpool still firmly in the hunt for major honours, the club’s recruitment team are assessing short-term solutions that …

Test your memory with the Football Italia quiz of 2025! Covering all things Serie A, Champions League, Coppa Italia, Supercoppa Italiana and the Italy national team. There will be 15 questions based on the year’s events, starting in January and ending in December. The final five questions take us through some of the end-of-year facts and figures. Good luck, and …

France international Eduardo Camavinga has made it clear that his immediate future lies at Real Madrid, despite persistent interest from Liverpool, according to a report from TEAMtalk. The 23-year-old midfielder has been a long-term target for the Reds, with suggestions in recent months that a potential move could be explored during the January transfer window. However, those plans now appear …

The new year is upon us, but Serie A sides will have to wait a touch longer before they are able to complete any transfer business: Here is a reminder of the key times and dates heading into the 2026 January transfer window.  The Serie A transfer window will open on January 2. This is the same as LaLiga, but …

Manchester United are exploring the market for additional attacking firepower and have identified Jean-Philippe Mateta as a potential option, according to reports from Football Insider. The 28-year-old Crystal Palace forward has yet to agree a contract extension at Selhurst Park, with his current deal running until the summer of 2027, and that situation has alerted several clubs across the Premier …

A tense situation has reportedly emerged at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea and head coach Enzo Maresca now locked in serious internal discussions about the future of their working relationship. According to Fabrizio Romano, the situation has escalated quickly and is being treated as an immediate issue rather than one linked to short-term results or upcoming fixtures. Importantly, sources close to …

Bayern Munich have quietly opened the door to a potential January departure for Leon Goretzka, with the midfielder’s long-term future at the Allianz Arena now far from secure. Internally, there is growing acceptance that Goretzka may not be part of Bayern’s plans beyond the 2026/27 season, and his sizeable salary has become a central factor in the club’s thinking. While …

Fan footage has emerged appearing to show Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha involved in a heated exchange with supporters at Old Trafford, following the club’s dismal 1-1 draw against his former side Wolverhampton Wanderers. Tensions boiled over at the Theatre of Dreams on Tuesday night as Ruben Amorim’s side failed to beat the Premier League’s bottom club. While the result …

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. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

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. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Liverpool are been linked with a surprise move for Manchester United transfer target Carlos Baleba.  According to Anfield Watch, Liverpool are looking to bolster their midfield and Baleba is high on the club’s list. As per the report, the Reds have been long admirers of the player and were monitoring his situation in the summer as well. It further adds …

Liverpool are close to securing the first transfer of the winter transfer window.  According to The Sun, the Reds are close to sealing a £43m deal for Ecuadorian centre-back Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge ‘in the next few days’. The initial fee is said to be close to £35m but add-ons would increase the overall fee worth. At just 21 …

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.

The Egyptian Football Association is considering bidding for the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations hosting right, Africasoccer.com has reported.Currently, the continental showpiece is being held in Morocco, with Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania set to co-host the 2027 edition for the first time in history.With AFCON set to be run every four years after the 2027 edition, Egypt, another North African …