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Christian Pulisic is a major doubt for Milan approaching their double-header against Lazio over the next few days, and with Santiago Gimenez also unavailable, Massimiliano Allegri is left with a decision to make regarding a strike partner for Rafael Leao. 

Reports in Italy claim that former Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne has an agreement in place to return to Serie A with Lazio, almost four years after he left the Partenopei to join Toronto in MLS. 

Thomas Frank’s Tottenham have entered the race to sign FC Midtjylland’s attacking sensation Franculino Dju.

Manchester City have a strong interest in Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento, but could face competition from Arsenal and Manchester United for his signature.

Jurgen Klinsmann insists that things are not as bad as some have made out for Inter after their recent losses against Milan and Atletico Madrid in Serie A and the Champions League, and insists that head coach Cristian Chivu should not be judged on the number of defeats he has suffered. 

Bayern Munich and Harry Kane are reportedly scheduled to hold talks over a new contract despite transfer links with Manchester United, Tottenham, and Barcelona.

Paolo Di Canio believes that Inter are the closest of the Italian sides to winning the Champions League, but also feels that it is difficult for any Italian side to go the distance, and has explained where things went wrong for Cristian Chivu and his players against Atletico Madrid. 

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months.

Italy have moved closer to 2nd place in the race for an additional spot in next season’s Champions League after wins for Roma and Bologna in the Europa League on Thursday night. 

Arsenal fully expect to agree a new contract with star player Bukayo Saka soon, according to a new update from the Athletic‘s David Ornstein.

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Real Madrid have reportedly informed Liverpool very clearly that they do not plan to make a move to sign Reds centre-back Ibrahima Konate.

Liverpool have reportedly made enquiries about a potential transfer move for Antoine Semenyo and are emerging as the early front-runners to sign the Bournemouth winger.

Basake Holy Stars head coach Johnson Smith believes Wednesday’s victory over Asante Kotoko marks the start of a new chapter for the club.Smith, who recently took over from Evans Adotey, guided the struggling side to a spirited 2-1 win at the AAK II Park, handing Kotoko their first defeat of the season.Richmond Somiah opened the scoring four minutes after the break, pouncing from close range to give the hosts the lead. Kotoko hit back almost immediately, with striker Kwame Opoku levelling in the 53rd minute.But deep into stoppage time, Prince Tweneboah settled the contest with a composed finish, curling the ball beyond goalkeeper Mohammed Camara to seal a dramatic win.“This is just the beginning, so I don’t have to talk much," Smith said after the game."This is my first match, so I don’t want to blab too much, but today’s match, I’m happy that we’ve won, so we will continue,” he added.Basake Holy Stars remain in the relegation zone, but Wednesday’s result offers a glimmer of hope as they prepare to host Nations FC in their Matchday 12 fixture this weekend.

Newcastle United reportedly look set to sanction a new loan move for young Spanish midfield player Antonio Cordero as soon as possible.