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Milan have stepped up efforts to secure Mike Maignan’s future, with negotiations over a new contract now entering a decisive phase. After months of uncertainty, the Rossoneri have formally presented a renewal proposal to the French goalkeeper, whose current deal expires in June. The offer reflects Milan’s intention to resolve the situation quickly and recognise Maignan’s status as a central …

Liverpool have reportedly identified an adequate replacement for Alexander Isak amid the striker’s injury layoff. The Swede hobbled off just after scoring in their 2-1 win over Spurs last weekend, only for scans to reveal he had broken his leg following a challenge from Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven. This leaves Liverpool considerably light up top, with Hugo Ekitike …

Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League table with a 2-1 win at home to Brighton on Saturday afternoon. The Gunners weren’t quite at their best, but did what they needed to do to move above Manchester City again after their victory over Nottingham Forest earlier in the day. There were some positives and some negatives for Arsenal …

West Ham’s famed academy is once again the center of international attention. While the Hammers have a long history of producing elite talent, the latest reports suggest that one of their most promising defensive prospects, 15-year-old Emmanuel Fejokwu, could be on his way out before he even signs a professional deal. A host of European heavyweights are reportedly lining up …

Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney is rumoured to be dating former Chelsea star Christian Pulisic, according to speculation in the Italian press. Pulisic, currently at AC Milan, is a USA international and a huge name in his home country, so it could be that he’s been mixing with some other celebrities and it’s led to him hooking up with Sweeney. The …

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has earned big praise for a world class save for the Gunners against Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh this afternoon. With the score at 2-1 to Arsenal, Raya showed his worth by somehow getting a fingertip to a superb shot from Minteh that looked like it was surely heading for the back of the net. Watch below as …

Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo is reportedly keen to have his transfer to Manchester City all wrapped up by January 1st. According to Sami Mokbel, speaking on BBC Sport in the video clip below, Semenyo is keen to get his move to Man City done as quickly as possible, despite Bournemouth being keen to keep him for their upcoming fixtures. The …

Following reports Lazio are in negotiations with Brazilian club Flamengo for Taty Castellanos, the striker has been surprisingly dropped against Udinese. It kicks off at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine at 17.00 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on the Liveblog. Coach Maurizio Sarri has limited options available to …

Florian Wirtz finally got off the mark for Liverpool with a brilliantly taken goal against Wolves.  The Reds twice in 90 seconds to take a comfortable 2-0 lead right before half-time. Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring in the 41st minute following excellent work from Jeremie Frimpong down the right flank. The Dutch wing-back surged forward before delivering a perfectly weighted …

Cagliari came back from the Nikola Vlasic goal to secure their first away win of the season with Matteo Prati and a sensational Semih Kilicsoy slalom ending the Torino streak. Toro were on fine form after back-to-back victories over Cremonese and Sassuolo, but Adam Masina and Saul Coco were on international duty, with long-term absentees Perr Schuurs and Zanos Savva. …

Como got back on track with a comfortable victory away to Lecce, with Nico Paz, Jacobo Ramon and Tasos Douvikas goals. Cesc Fabregas was trying to shake off back-to-back defeats to Inter and Roma, but Alvaro Morata, Assane Diao, Jayden Addai and Edoardo Goldaniga were injured. Maxi Perrone returned from suspension, but the coach sat out a touchline ban. Lecce …

Manchester United are reportedly interested in a transfer move for Atletico Madrid central midfielder Conor Gallagher, but not for his asking price of €30m. According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, the Red Devils are mulling over making a move for Gallagher, with a €30m investment being analysed by club chiefs. Man Utd are admirers of Gallagher, but are seemingly unsure about …

Roma legend Daniele De Rossi has shared his thoughts ahead of his return to the Stadio Olimpico with Genoa on Monday night, and though things ended on a sour note for him as a coach last season, the former Giallorossi captain says that there is ‘no desire for revenge’.  Roma will host Genoa in the capital on Monday evening, which …

Italy international Riccardo Calafiori was forced to drop out of the Arsenal starting line-up at the last minute ahead of their Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday afternoon.  The former Bologna centre-back has started in 16 out of 17 Premier League matches for the Gunners so far this season, only missing one through a yellow card …

Massimiliano Allegri has decided to leave Rafael Leao out of his matchday squad for Milan’s upcoming Serie A match against Hellas Verona, which leaves him slightly short on options in the attacking department, despite the recent arrival of Niclas Fullkrug.  Milan are hoping to get back to winning ways in Serie A following a 2-0 defeat by eventual champions Napoli …