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Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. 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 …

Inter will meet their 2025 summer transfer target, Nico Paz, today, but Real Madrid have always kept control of the Como star, planning for his return in 2026.

Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka has now accused manager Eddie Howe of going back on his word.

Crystal Palace are interested in signing West Ham United defender Max Kilman during the January transfer window.

Evan Ferguson’s future at Roma remains uncertain, and Brighton coach Fabian Hurzeler has refused to rule out the striker’s return next month: ‘Let’s see when January comes.’

Emanuele Giaccherini doesn’t feel Napoli are necessarily favourites in a Serie A match against Juventus, sees a ‘chance’ for Jonathan David and says Scott McTominay will have to ‘use his head’ against the Bianconeri.

Colombian left-back Juan Arizala, 20, is set to join Milan in a €3m deal, but the Rossoneri will be looking for three more new signings in the January window, reports in Italy claim.

Italy international Samuele Ricci is confident that the Azzurri will qualify for the World Cup as they ‘must not be influenced by what happened in the past.’

Liverpool intend to make significant additions to their squad in January, and midfield is one area that needs to be addressed. Arne Slot has struggled to find a solution to his woes in the centre of the park, but a new signing could be the perfect tonic.

Milan midfielder Samuele Ricci says Massimiliano Allegri is the ‘number one in managing the group’ and is delighted to play alongside Luka Modric: ‘His football IQ is impressive; he always knows where the ball is going to land.’

The Swiss Super League has produced numerous highly talented and internationally recognised football players over the past few years. Many of them are playing in the German Bundesliga, the Premier League, or the Serie A. Should Italy’s highest football league probably focus more on players from Switzerland?

Former Italy defender Marco Materazzi believes the Azzurri were lucky to end up in the ‘easiest’ World Cup group: ‘But now we must qualify.’

Tottenham want to improve Thomas Frank’s squad in January, and the same can be said for Newcastle and Eddie Howe. However, it is now considered unlikely that either side brings in James Trafford from Man City.

Liverpool have had a difficult season so far, with a number of their players having dropped in performance compared to the previous campaign. Mohamed Salah is one of these, with the reigning Premier League golden boot winner having even been dropped from the regular starting line-up of late.