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Quick take: Transfer watch: this move could reshape selection options and tactical balance in coming weeks. If incentives and add-ons are confirmed, expect follow-up negotiations or medicals to move quickly. 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 …

Senegal confirmed their place in the Round 16 stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a dominant 3-0 victory over Benin on Tuesday night.The Lions of Teranga went into their final group match on four points, having beaten Botswana 3-0 in their opening match and drawn 1-1 with D.R Congo in their second match.Keen on winning their …

Ismael Gharbi walked off the Olympic Stadium pitch in Rabat with the Man of the Match award after a clever, composed display in Tunisia’s 1–1 draw with Tanzania at AFCON 2025.The midfielder was at the heart of everything positive for the Carthage Eagles, constantly asking for the ball, creating danger around the box and setting the tone in a match …

Javier Zanetti reveals why he turned down offers from England and Spain to see out his career at Inter, and why he knew Cristian Chivu ‘had the ability to develop as a coach.’ The club legend came to Europe from Argentina in 1995 for Inter and remained there until his retirement in 2014. Even then, the experience wasn’t over, as …

Raphael Onyedika produced a commanding midfield display as Nigeria defeated Uganda, earning the Man of the Match award for his tireless work and influence on the game.From the first whistle, the midfielder set the tone with his aggression, composure on the ball and smart positioning between the lines.Nigeria built pressure methodically, and Onyedika was central to almost every attacking move, …

Roma transfer target Joshua Zirkzee is in the starting XI for Manchester United this evening, as Ruben Amorim insists he ‘needs to step up in the duels.’ The former Bologna striker is widely expected to be on the way out of Old Trafford in January, and a return to Serie A seems likely with Roma eager to snap him up. …

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

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Lazio are yet to make a decision on the future of Nuno Tavares, but are meanwhile evaluating Villarreal veteran Alfonso Pedraza and Genoa’s Aaron Martin. Maurizio Sarri has not been shy about his frustration with former Arsenal man Nuno Tavares, who is strong when going forward, but decidedly lacking if required to defend in a 4-3-3 formation. With that in …

West Ham United are looking to improve their attacking unit during the January transfer window, and they are preparing an opening offer for Jorgen Strand Larsen. The Norwegian striker has been linked with a move away from Wolves in recent months. According to a report from The Guardian, the West Midlands club is holding out for £40 million for the …

Cagliari will be without Italy international Michael Folorunsho for a month following surgery after a freak injury, so could go for Fiorentina’s Hans Nicolussi Caviglia. The Sardinian club released a statement confirming that Folorunsho has gone under the knife to suture a lesion to the collateral medial ligament in the right knee. The operation was performed by knee specialist Professor …

Ghana Premier League side Vision FC have officially announced the departure of winger Dickson Afoakwa, ending his brief spell with the club after less than one full season.Afokwa, who joined Vision FC at the start of the 2025/26 campaign, has left the club before the conclusion of the first round of the league season. The specific reasons for his early …

Tottenham have a deal agreed with Crystal Palace for their winger Brennan Johnson.  Johnson has been linked with a move away this January following reduced game time under Thomas Frank. The arrival of Mohammed Kudus has had an impact on his position in the team, with the Welshman only starting six league games so far. Johnson wants to leave and …

Moise Kean is a major doubt to feature for Fiorentina against Cremonese, as he was absent from today’s training session with his teammates. The first Serie A match of 2026 for the Viola will be at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday at 14.00 GMT (15.00 CET). Kean had been expected to lead the attack, as they try to clamber …

Ghana Premier League side Swedru All Blacks are aiming to strengthen their squad with the reported signing of Eleven Wonders winger Emmanuel Boateng.The Agona Swedru-based club has entered the race to secure the attacker’s signature ahead of the upcoming January transfer window.The move is seen as a bid to add quality and firepower to their frontline as the 2025/26 league …