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AC Milan want to renew Mike Maignan’s contract, and whilst things are looking more positive, it is not a done deal. In fact, there is still a lot to finalise.  Getting a new deal sorted for Maignan is paramount for Milan. As the club captain and one of the best goalkeepers in the world, his renewal would be a statement …

Dodo could be available in the January transfer window as Fiorentina reassess the Brazilian’s role following a difficult spell. According to the Florence edition of La Repubblica, via FirenzeViola, the right-back is no longer considered untouchable by the Viola after an inconsistent 2025, prompting the club to set a new valuation of around €15 million. That figure represents a notable …

Greek-Ghanaian centre-forward Andreas Tetteh is emerging as one of the most talked-about attacking talents in the Super League, with strong interest from several of Greeces biggest clubs.The 24-year-old, who has already earned two caps for the Greek national team, recalled a period when he was simultaneously linked with PAOK, AEK, and Olympiacos, with rumours suggesting he had already agreed terms …

Medeama SC climbed back to the summit of the Ghana Premier League following a hard-fought goalless draw against champions Gold Stars FC at Duns Park on Wednesday.Despite failing to find the back of the net, Ibrahim Tanko’s side delivered an impressive performance on the road, earning a valuable point to extend their unbeaten run to 13 matches. The result underlined …

Prince Badu's understanding of the the Ghana Premier League has been praised, with Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito expressing confidence that the midfielder will strengthen the club’s push for consistency and progression this season.The Kotoko trainer believes Badu’s experience and understanding of the domestic league will be key as the Porcupine Warriors aim to consolidate their top-three position …

AC Milan are still well in the Scudetto race, and whilst there are certainly a few fears about others, they must continue on their own path.  Winning the title was not a goal for this season, at least not publicly. Of course, internal wishes may be set, but it was not paraded as a possibility like it was last season. …

Another year has come to a close and it has been a mixed one for the Azzurri. The Italian national team have seen Luciano Spalletti leave his role as head coach, replaced by former Italy & Serie A icon Gennaro Gattuso. A disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign saw the nation finish second behind Norway and, therefore, face play-offs in the …

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito says strengthening the defensive midfield was a top priority for the club, following the signing of Prince Badu, as the Kumasi-based giants look to consolidate and improve their position in the Ghana Premier League.Kotoko officially announced the acquisition of Badu on Wednesday, confirming that the midfielder has signed a three-year contract after completing …

Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has all but confirmed that Rasmus Hojlund’s permanent transfer from Manchester United is a done deal, describing the move as a “formality” following the striker’s impressive loan spell in Italy. The Danish international joined the Serie A champions on loan last summer after slipping down the pecking order at Old Trafford. Since his arrival in …

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is a really intriguing case and AC Milan need to work out a solution for the Englishman and his future. Ahead of the January mercato, a lot has been suggested about Loftus-Cheek’s future. It is a lot of maybes, without any real definites, and that means that the ongoings of the mercato could be interesting. There are very …

Mauro Icardi’s future at Galatasaray has returned to the spotlight as negotiations over a new contract stall, opening the door to interest from abroad, including tentative enquiries from Roma. According to Turkish outlet Fanatik, via TuttoMercatoWeb, Galatasaray have reopened talks with their captain and leading scorer over a renewal, but under significantly revised terms. The proposed deal would extend Icardi’s …

Since Massimiliano Allegri returned to AC Milan earlier this year, results have certainly improved and Adriano Galliani has praised the Italian for this.  The differences between this time last year and now are palpable. Ultimately, Milan have gone from a team in ruin to a team fighting for the Scudetto. In the space of a year, that is a terrific …

Aleksandar Stankovic’s rapid rise at Club Brugge is continuing to attract attention across Europe, with Real Madrid now joining a growing list of suitors monitoring the Serbian midfielder’s progress. Strong performances in Belgium have already put Stankovic on the radar of several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle, while interest has also emerged from Germany and the Netherlands. …

Radu Dragusin has been heavily linked with a move away from Tottenham, with Italian clubs reportedly keen on signing the defender on loan. The Romanian international is currently recovering from a long-term ACL injury, but fresh transfer speculation has cast doubt over his future in North London. Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has refused to be drawn into the growing transfer …

Milan are already looking beyond the January window as they explore an opportunistic move for Lazio defender Adam Marusic, identifying the Montenegrin as a potential free-transfer signing for the summer. According to Tuttosport, via MilanNews24, the Rossoneri are closely monitoring Marusic’s contract situation at Lazio, with talks over a renewal yet to reach a breakthrough. His current deal expires in …