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Como head coach Cesc Fabregas has revealed that he attempted to sign who would eventually go on to join Inter during the summer transfer window: ‘It means we must have good eyes’. 

Argentina and Serie A legend Gabriel Omar Batistuta sees no difference between Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez and feels they can play together for the national team, but ‘one has to sacrifice more than the other.’

Newcastle United were heavily linked with a move for the Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi during the summer transfer window.

Leeds United are looking to improve the attacking unit with the signing of AC Milan Striker Santiago Gimenez, as per Fichajes.

Serie A legend Gabriel Omar Batistuta admits he doesn’t enjoy watching football games these days and notes that centre-forwards like him or Christian Vieri ‘no longer exist.’

Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo Goes has been linked with a move away from the Spanish club, and Tottenham are keen on him.

Pep Guardiola. (REUTERS)

Scott McTominay has been the poster boy of Napoli’s domestic success over the last 18 months, but the Partenopei need their talismanic midfielder to step up now more than ever when they take on Juventus in Serie A on Sunday evening. 

England's Marc Guehi, Conor Gallagher, Ollie Watkins and Phil Foden. (Reuters/Jason Cairnduff)

Former Napoli and Juventus striker José Altafini feels the Partenopei are more affected by injuries than the Bianconeri and names Rasmus Hojlund and Francisco Conceiçao as the potential key players in Sunday’s meeting at the Stadio Maradona.

Manchester United are reportedly set to make a pivotal transfer decision ahead of the looming January window.

Liverpool's Milos Kerkez, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah. (REUTERS/Peter Powell)

Leicester City midfielder Bilal El Khannouss has been linked with a move away from the club permanently. 

Sunderland has been linked with a move for the French international midfielder Matteo Guendouzi.

Roma wing-back Angeliño returned to group training on Friday, preparing to return to action after more than two months.