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Marco Pellegrino leads the line for Parma, while Paolo Vanoli sticks with Moise Kean and Albert Gudmundsson in attack for Fiorentina in a Serie A relegation six-pointer on Saturday afternoon. Parma are sitting in a delicate position, one place above the relegation zone on 14 points after 16 matches of the 2025-26 campaign. Fiorentina remain in 20th position on nine …

Luciano Spalletti has confirmed a squad of 22 Juventus players to take on Pisa at the Garibaldi on Saturday evening as the Bianconeri look to claw their way back into the top four and towards the top of the Serie A standings.  The Bianconeri are in fifth place on 29 points ahead of kick off, one point behind Roma in …

Chelsea have had a lot of manager turnover in recent years, and they could be searching for a new one again in 2026. Enzo Maresca has impressed since taking the reins at Stamford Bridge, and he could now be tempted into joining another club. In recent weeks, it has been reported that Man City have lined up Maresca as one …

Arsenal are understood to be considering a transfer move for AC Milan’s highly-rated young left-back Davide Bartesaghi. As first reported in my Daily Briefing exclusive here, the Gunners are alongside Manchester City and Real Madrid in monitoring the talented 19-year-old, who is valued at around €45m. Bartesaghi has become a first-team regular for Milan this season, impressing with 2 goals …

Milan are still hoping to tie down goalkeeper Mike Maignan to a new contract, and reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that the Rossoneri have tabled a new and improved offer for the Frenchman, whose current deal is set to expire in June. Maignan, who has made 181 competitive appearances for Milan over the last four-and-a-half seasons, is into …

Maignan towards the ‘yes’ An official offer from Milan Renewal until 2030, a salary on Leao’s level. Playing against Verona tomorrow: There’s this small taboo and Rafa is in doubt ‘Inter, enough slip-ups’ Bobo Vieri exclusive ‘The Nerazzurri are stronger, but when they lose the ball …’ ‘Hojlund is among the top 5 centre-forwards in the world’ Spalletti: Signora opportunity  …

FC Samartex head coach Christopher Ennin says his side must raise their intensity and consistency as they target stronger results in the second round of the Ghana Premier League.Ennin was speaking after Samartex’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Hearts of Oak at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon on Friday, a result that stalled their momentum at the midway point …

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim finally altered his tactics last night, putting his team out in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Newcastle. The Red Devils boss has been strongly wedded to his preferred 3-4-3 system since arriving at Old Trafford, with the use of three centre-backs and wing-backs working well for him at former club Sporting Lisbon. At times, however, Amorim …

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has dropped a hint over the future of backup goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen ahead of the January transfer window. The Blues haven’t given many first-team opportunities to Jorgensen, with Robert Sanchez remaining the clear number one ‘keeper under Maresca for the time being. It remains to be seen what this could mean for Jorgensen’s future, but Maresca …

Tottenham Hotspur could be set to rival Arsenal for one of Europe’s top talents. Spurs can be expected to be busy in the new year as they look to vastly improve on a disappointing start to the campaign, which has the Lilywhites in mid-table ahead of their trip to Crystal Palace. Indeed, reports have already claimed that £150m has been …

Nico Paz is shining for Como this season and it’s expected that the Argentine will return to Real Madrid in the summer. Como are flying under Cesc Fabregas as the Azzurri have been steadily among the contenders for a European spot in 2025-26. Their results have been beyond impressive despite a recent 4-0 loss away at Inter, but one thing …

Liverpool are reportedly engaging with clubs over a potential loan transfer deal for talented young midfielder Trey Nyoni ahead of January. The Reds are weighing up whether or not to send Nyoni out on loan for more first-team experience after nine appearances for the club’s senior side in the last few seasons. Nyoni, 18, looks like a huge prospect and …

Chelsea are reportedly showing an interest in highly-rated Rennes wonderkid Jeremy Jacquet, who has also been linked with Arsenal and Manchester United in recent times. The talented 20-year-old centre-back has already gained a fair amount of experience in Ligue 1 and it looks clear that he has a big future in the game. According to the Athletic, Jacquet is now …

Manchester United are showing an ever-growing interest in a potential transfer swoop for Everton central midfield player James Garner. The 24-year-old is not necessarily a top target in the same category as someone like Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, but it seems there is increasing interest from Old Trafford. That’s according to the Daily Mail, which states that Man Utd are …

FC Samartex head coach Christopher Ennin said his side were made to pay for their wastefulness in front of goal as Hearts of Oak edged a 1-0 win in Fridays Ghana Premier League encounter at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon.Hearts victory lifted them to second place on the table with 28 points, level with leaders Aduana, who face …