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Liverpool are looking to improve the attacking unit with the signing of PSG attacker Bradley Barcola. Liverpool were very interested in signing Antoine Semenyo, but the player has chosen to join Manchester City. According to a report via GMS, Liverpool are now looking at potential alternatives. They have identified the PSG attacker as a replacement for Mohamed Salah in the …

There are no Serie A matches on December 26, but there will be no break in Italy with league games on December 27, 28 and 29, January 2, 3 and 4. There’s no rest for Serie A clubs as Italian football action will continue over the Christmas and New Year period. Serie A Matchday 17 will begin right after Christmas, …

Tottenham Hotspur may have been handed a timely boost in their pursuit of highly rated Brazilian teenager Rayan, after reports emerged that the 19-year-old has ended his relationship with super-agent Pini Zahavi ahead of the January transfer window. The development has sparked renewed optimism in north London that Spurs could strengthen their position in what is shaping up to be …

Manchester United are very interested in signing the Portuguese international midfielder, Ruben Neves, as per TEAMtalk. However, they will face competition from Real Madrid. According to Sami Al-Jaber, the player could end up at Real Madrid next summer. He will be out of contract at the end of the season, and the Al-Hilal star wants to secure a move to …

Chelsea have formally withdrawn from the race to sign Antoine Semenyo after it became increasingly clear that the Bournemouth forward is closing in on a move to Manchester City. Once Semenyo’s preference for City was established and negotiations accelerated in that direction, Chelsea opted not to pursue a deal that no longer aligned with their internal priorities, sources close to …

Matteo Moretto has responded to the rumours of a potential Ricci-Gatti swap between AC Milan and Juventus, stating that it’s definitely not a concrete idea for now.  Milan need to reinforce their defence with a centre-back next month, given the lack of depth in the back three, and various names have been linked with the club. One of Massimiliano Allegri’s …

Everyone at Football Italia wishes our readers around the globe a very Merry Christmas. While we’re taking a short break, Calcio won’t be disappearing completely over the festive period. There will be no regular news updates on December 25 and 26, but the site will still feature opinion pieces on the current landscape of Italian football, as well as transfer …

Manchester United are ready to explore the opportunity to strengthen their squad in the summer transfer window. The Red Devils have struggled to find consistency this season and injury issues have hampered their form under Ruben Amorim this season. The January transfer window presents the ideal opportunity to make positive changes to the squad and keep up the pace with …

Liverpool have been linked with a move for the Crystal Palace defender, Marc Guehi, in recent windows. The 25-year-old was close to joining the Premier League club at the start of the season, but the deal collapsed eventually. Liverpool remain interested in him, and they are hoping to sign him in January. Mundo Deportivo reports Liverpool are not pressing ahead …

Liverpool have reportedly identified a potential January target in the wake of their Antoine Semenyo chase going cold. Semenyo’s immediate future has become a hot topic in recent days, with Chelsea publicly enquiring about the Ghanaian as his time at Bournemouth hangs in the balance. But as Manchester City appear to be the winger’s top choice, it seems like interested …

Barcelona have been presented with an unexpected opportunity to strengthen their back line in January, with reports indicating that Manchester City have offered the Catalan club the chance to sign Dutch defender Nathan Aké. According to Fichajes, the La Liga champions are assessing whether a move for the experienced City defender could help address their growing defensive issues as the …

After signing Liverpool fan favourite Trent Alexander-Arnold this year, Real Madrid could now target a move for Florian Wirtz and Ibrahima Konate from the Reds. Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid side are struggling to perform this season. They are currently behind Barcelona in the title race and losing another La Liga title to their biggest rivals is a strong possibility. In …

Real Madrid have emerged as a surprise contender in the race for Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, with growing speculation suggesting the Spanish giants are seriously assessing a potential move for the Portuguese playmaker. Fernandes has been persistently linked with an exit from Old Trafford in recent months, with clubs from Saudi Arabia and Major League Soccer previously credited with …

Genk’s teenage sensation Konstantinos Karetsas has rapidly emerged as one of the most coveted young playmakers in European football, with his recent performances sparking widespread interest from some of the game’s biggest clubs. At just 18 years of age, the highly rated midfielder has become a central figure in Genk’s attacking play, drawing admiration for his maturity and technical quality. …

Sudan head coach Kwesi Appiah admitted his side were second best as they opened their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 3-0 defeat to Algeria in Rabat, describing the Fennecs as a team with quality across the board.Speaking after the Group E encounter at the Moulay Hassan Stadium, Appiah acknowledged the scale of the challenge his players faced …