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Juventus have rejected a loan-with-option offer from AC Milan for Federico Gatti, according to a report, but the negotiations haven’t been completely abandoned just yet.  Milan are looking to bolster the defence with a centre-back next month and as has become clear in recent days, Massimiliano Allegri would like to reunite with Gatti. The 27-year-old currently plays for Juventus and …

Arsenal are interested in signing Club Brugge midfielder Aleksandar Stanković. According to a report from L’Interista, Arsenal are keeping tabs on his performances, and it will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for the 20-year-old in the near future. They are well stocked in the middle of the park, and it seems unlikely that they will …

Juventus have identified Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali as a dream signing, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, with the Serie A giants closely monitoring his situation ahead of future transfer windows. Juventus have identified Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali as a dream signing, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, with the Serie A giants closely monitoring his situation ahead of future …

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly preparing for an aggressive January transfer window, with the club willing to invest up to £150 million in a bid to reshape the squad and reignite their season. According to The Sun, Spurs’ hierarchy are ready to back head coach Thomas Frank with significant funds as they look to address clear weaknesses in both attack and …

Franco Ordine has warned that the top-four race will become even more difficult after January, which is why AC Milan need to wise up and reinforce the team.  As things stand, Milan are in second place in the league standings, just one point behind their city rivals Inter. They are still very much in the Scudetto race, in other words, …

Aston Villa are interested in signing Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen during the January transfer window. The 33-year-old German international is struggling for regular opportunities at the Spanish club, and he needs to move on. According to a report from Radio Marca, Aston Villa have already initiated contact to sign the German international. Emiliano Martinez has been linked with a move …

Liverpool have been linked with a move for Paris Saint-Germain attacker Bradley Barcola after losing out on the signing of Antoine Semenyo. The Bournemouth attacker has made up his mind to join Manchester City in the January transfer window, forcing Liverpool and other top Premier League clubs to turn attention towards other targets. CaughtOffside exclusively reported yesterday that Arne Slot …

Newcastle United are interested in signing the Ajax defender, Youri Baas. The 22-year-old is on the radar of multiple clubs, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. According to a report from TeamTalk, Newcastle United and Crystal Palace are keeping tabs on his progress and they want to sign him during the January transfer window. They …

Liverpool are preparing for a pivotal period off the pitch as they brace themselves for face-to-face talks with the representatives of Mohamed Salah during the Africa Cup of Nations. With Salah currently away on international duty with Egypt, the club’s hierarchy are keen to bring clarity to a situation that has been clouded by frustration, speculation, and uncertainty in recent …

Dusan Vlahovic’s contract will expire in the summer and AC Milan believe that they can secure him on a free transfer, being on very good terms with the striker’s agent.  Milan have been monitoring Vlahovic’s situation for quite some time now, heavily linked with the player in the summer as well. Massimiliano Allegri is a big fan of the Serbian …

Leeds United are hoping to sign El Chadaille Bitshiabu from RB Leipzig in January. The 20-year-old French defender has struggled for regular opportunities at the German club, and he needs to move in order to play more often. Leeds are fighting for survival in the Premier League and they have looked quite vulnerable at the back. They are currently six …

It has been a tough old year for the Azzurri and an even more testing one lies in store. Giancarlo Rinaldi examines what could help the national team return to its former glory. You certainly can’t fault him for effort. Every time you turn on the television to watch a Serie A game, it seems, you will get a close-up …

Tottenham Hotspur defender Radu Dragusin has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks. The 23-year-old Romanian has struggled for regular opportunities at the North London club, and he needs to play more often. The player was sidelined with an injury for several months, but he has now recovered from his setback. He will be hoping …

AC Milan have scored some nice goals so far this season, but there is one clear winner if want to pick the best out of the bunch.  With 24 goals in the league, Milan have the second-highest goal tally after Inter (34). It’s perhaps not what the fans expected, given the appointment of Massimiliano Allegri, but there have indeed been …

Chelsea have been linked with a move for the former Real Madrid defender, Mario Gila. Lazio are currently going through financial difficulties and they are prepared to sell the player in order to reduce the wage bill at the club. Chelsea and Bournemouth are interested in signing the player, according to Il Messaggero. Gila has proven himself in Italy and …