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As the January transfer window approaches, 25-year-old midfielder Conor Gallagher appears increasingly likely to leave Atlético Madrid, and a clutch of Premier League clubs are circling to pick up the England international.

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand admits he ‘got emotional’ when he bumped into Roberto Baggio last week: ‘It was too much…’

Como star Nico Paz has the highest average player rating in Serie A after 13 rounds, followed by Christian Pulisic and Luka Modric.

Rodrygo could be on the exit door at Real Madrid this January and Liverpool and Arsenal are preparing their bids, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside.

Former Italian striker Antonio Cassano is still highly critical of Massimiliano Allegri, claiming that the Milan coach will ‘end up being forgotten’ like José Mourinho.

Tosin Adarabioyo, Nicolas Jackson. (REUTERS/Hannah Mckay)

Inter have set their sights on promising Hajduk Split centre-back Branimir Mlacic and could have a new meeting with the Croatian club later this month.

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is facing perhaps the most serious internal crisis of his career after reports surfaced that several players are losing faith in his methods.

Cremonese coach Davide Nicola is delighted with how Jamie Vardy has settled in and is not worried about the striker’s diet: ‘There is no longer a single menu for everyone.’

Fabio Capello doubts that Milan will find a reliable centre-forward in the January transfer window, and feels Napoli’s Romelu Lukaku will be decisive in the race for the title when he returns to action.

Serie A has seen its fair share of surprises this season. While some names were already expected to shine, others have forced their way into the spotlight through form, timing, and consistency. These players weren’t listed as pre-season stars, but their early-season influence can’t be ignored. From teenage debuts to revitalised careers, here are five players who’ve made a genuine impact so far in 2025–26.

Reports in Italy claim that Inter have set their sights on Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who wants to return to Serie A in the summer.

Newcastle United are reportedly preparing a major push to sign Ferran Torres from Barcelona in the upcoming January window, sparking fresh debate over the Spaniard’s future at Camp Nou.

Tottenham are actively hunting reinforcements up front and their top target appears to be 21-year-old Spaniard Samu Aghehowa from FC Porto.

Vlahovic returns in March