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According to Corriere dello Sport, Fabio Paratici has targeted Diego Coppola as a possible reinforcement for Fiorentina in January, but there are mixed reports over the future of coach Paolo Vanoli. More and more Italian sources confirm that Paratici will become the new Fiorentina sporting director starting next week and according to Corriere dello Sport, the Italian has already targeted …

Tommaso Baldanzi has been omitted from the Roma squad to face Genoa tonight, so either Evan Ferguson or Stephan El Shaarawy are expected to start up front. Roma’s attacking midfielder Baldanzi won’t be available for tonight’s home game against Genoa. Gian Piero Gasperini released his squad list on Monday morning but the Italian is not part of it. According to …

Scott McTominay’s career has taken a remarkable turn since leaving Manchester United, with the Scottish midfielder now enjoying the most productive and decorated period of his professional life in Italy. Sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside that Man United are dreaming of bringing the midfielder back home. At Napoli, McTominay has not only established himself as a …

According to Sky Sport Italia, Inter and Bournemouth follow Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic, but Juventus could give up their 50% sell-on clause on the 22-year-old to lower the Nerazzurri’s demands for Davide Frattesi. Juventus are interested in Inter midfielder Frattesi, who is struggling with playing time under Cristian Chivu. Frattesi was Italy’s best scorer during the Luciano Spalletti era, and …

Inter midfielder Piotr Zielinski aims a dig at ex-Nerazzurri coach Simone Inzaghi: ‘I was in the third row’ and ‘lacked consistency.’ Poland international Zielinski openly complained about his lack of playing time in 2024-25 under Inzaghi. That was Zielinski’s first season at the Stadio Meazza, and even if he collected 1762 minutes of football, he was rarely a starter under …

Lega Serie A President Ezio Maria Simonelli confirms that Milan-Como, the Serie A fixture originally meant to be played in Perth, Australia, will be held at San Siro ‘on the first available date.’ Lega Serie A President Simonelli says (via Gazzetta) that Milan-Como “will be played at San Siro on the first available date.” The fixture is scheduled for the …

Chelsea have begun laying the foundations for the next phase of their rebuild, with their long-term transfer priorities now coming into sharper focus as they attempt to close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal. While fans may be hoping for immediate January reinforcements, reports suggest the Blues are instead taking a more measured and strategic approach. According to The …

Tuttosport newspaper reports that Juventus directors are determined to increase their offer to extend Kenan Yildiz’s contract until 2031. Juventus star Yildiz is already tied to a long-term contract until 2029 at the Allianz Stadium, but the Serie A giants are eager to extend the 20-year-old’s stay further. According to Tuttosport, Yildiz’s recent performances have convinced the club’s management to …

Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Manchester United are seriously interested in a move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. The Red Devils were linked with a move for the Brighton midfielder in the summer transfer window but his move to Old Trafford did not materialise due to Brighton’s high valuation of the player. However, that has not stopped …

Antoine Semenyo’s future is rapidly becoming one of the most closely watched storylines ahead of the January transfer window, with the Bournemouth forward keen to bring clarity to his situation as early as possible. According to BBC Sport, the 25-year-old is eager to have his next move finalised by the opening day of the winter window. Semenyo has been one …

Zhegrova, his Juventus and street moves Raspadori right away: Roma, here are 20m Lautaro’s goal, win in Bergamo and top spot: what an end of the year Proof of strength against Atalanta. The captain scores from Pio’s assist. Chivu: ‘Conte says Inter are favourites? I don’t care.’ Nkunku inflates Milan with two goals: he wants a future with the Devil …

Europe’s top clubs are continuing to keep a close watch on one of the Eredivisie’s brightest young midfield talents, with Kees Smit firmly on the radar of Real Madrid and several Premier League clubs. According to respected transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, the 19-year-old has been extensively scouted by some of the biggest names in European football, although any move is …

Antonio Rüdiger’s long-term future is once again becoming a major talking point in the transfer market, with several clubs clubs closely monitoring his situation as his contract at Real Madrid edges closer to its expiration. According to Diario AS, the German international is attracting serious interest from multiple fronts, including Europe’s elite and ambitious Saudi Pro League sides. Rüdiger’s current …

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to take a cautious and calculated approach in their pursuit of Savinho, with the North London club keen to first understand the player’s stance on a potential January move before formally engaging Manchester City in negotiations. According to TEAMtalk, Spurs remain determined to strengthen their attacking options in the winter transfer window and have once again …

Manchester United are continuing to assess their midfield priorities ahead of the January transfer window, but a move for Rúben Neves is currently viewed as a contingency rather than a central objective. According to TEAMtalk, the Old Trafford hierarchy see the Al-Hilal midfielder as a “drastic late back-up plan” should their primary targets prove unattainable. United are understood to be …