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Milan defender Fikayo Tomori insists his World Cup ambition remains alive as he continues to re-establish himself as a key figure at San Siro. The England international is approaching his fifth anniversary with Milan in January and has rediscovered a regular starting role after a difficult couple of seasons. His resurgence has coincided with the arrival of Massimiliano Allegri on …

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Liverpool are looking at backup options in case they fail to land Antoine Semenyo in the January transfer window.  That is according to a transfer insider, who has been on top of the Semenyo saga so far. As per him, the Reds have shortlisted former Manchester United flop, Memphis Depay as a short-term option to bring in during the January …

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Monaco attacker Maghnes Akliouche.  The 23-year-old has done quite well for the French outfit, and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition for Tottenham. They need someone who can drive the team forward with pace and flair. He will add unpredictability in the final third as well. He is highly rated across …

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Everton defender Adam Aznou has been linked with a move away from the club during the January transfer window. The 19-year-old Moroccan international joined Everton from Bayern Munich last summer, but he has struggled for regular opportunities. Now, Everton are hoping to send him out on loan so that he can gain regular first-team experience and continue his development with …

Nicolas Jackson delivered a brilliant performance as Senegal opened their AFCON 2025 campaign with a commanding 3–0 victory over Botswana in Tangier, earning the man of the match award.The Lions of Teranga were dominant from the first whistle, immediately pinning Botswana back and creating waves of chances.Jackson finally made the breakthrough five minutes before half-time, arriving perfectly to meet a …

Milan are already asking themselves questions about Christopher Nkunku, but finding a solution in January will not be easy. The issue is not only Nkunku himself, but also the role he has been asked to play. He has been required to do things that are not necessarily part of his natural game. Only a few months after his arrival, in …

Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Ajax attacker Mika Godts, as per TEAMtalk.  The 20-year-old has done quite well for Ajax this season, and he has 15 goal contributions in all competitions. He has the potential to develop into a quality performer for the North London club, and it will be interesting to see if they can get the …

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

AC Milan have officially confirmed the termination of Divock Origi’s contract, bringing an end to the Belgian striker’s spell at San Siro. Origi joined Milan in the summer of 2022 as an attacking reinforcement following the club’s Scudetto triumph. However, his time in Italy never truly took off. A combination of injuries and difficulties adapting to Serie A meant the …

Marc Guehi is expected to leave Crystal Palace soon, and he has been linked with Liverpool. The 25-year-old was very close to signing for the Premier League champions during the summer window, but Crystal Palace pulled the plug on the deal at the last minute after struggling to find a replacement for him. The player is now expected to move …

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig.  The 19-year-old attacker has done quite well in Germany this season, and he could prove to be a long-term acquisition for Tottenham. They need more quality and depth in the final third. The Ivorian will add pace, flair, and goals to the side. He is a young player with …

The former champions dominated proceedings from the opening whistle and underlined their title credentials with a performance full of control, tempo, and attacking intent as they began their bid to reclaim the crown lost to Cote dIvoire in 2023. Jackson opened the scoring five minutes before the break, applying a composed first-time finish to Ismail Jakobs well-delivered cross from the …