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Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso said his players are fully focused on securing qualification as the Azzurri prepare to face Israel, in a match that could confirm their place in the World Cup playoffs.

It is no secret that Liverpool want to sign at least one central defender in 2026, given that Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez could leave. This has led to the club to draw up a shortlist, and one of those under consideration is very familiar with recent signing Alexander Isak.

Man United have had a difficult start to the season, so it is no surprise that there is already talk of new signings being made when the transfer window re-opens in January. In particular, it is a midfielder that Ruben Amorim wants, given that this is an area where his side have struggled in recent weeks.

Ange Postecoglou took over as Nottingham Forest manager last month, and already, he is facing the possibility of being sacked. He has yet to win any of his seven matches in charge at the City Ground, with two draws and five defeats across all competitions.

Reports in Italy claim that PSG are considering making a surprise €60m offer for Roma’s star midfielder Manu Kone, who is making a strong impression back in his home country. 

Juventus have confirmed that Gleison Bremer requires surgery on a torn meniscus in his left knee, which leaves head coach Igor Tudor with a bit of reshuffling to do ahead of the return of Serie A action this weekend. 

Juventus have confirmed that centre-back Gleison Bremer has been diagnosed with an injury to his meniscus, and that he will have to undergo surgery again in an attempt to repair the damage. 

Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic has come under fire in his native Serbia after the national team’s 1-0 defeat by Albania, which led to the resignation of head coach Dragan Stojkovic. 

Liverpool have been handed a fresh fitness concern ahead of their crucial Premier League showdown with Manchester United, as midfielder Ryan Gravenberch faces a race against time to be fit.

Manchester United are currently working on sorting out the future of Harry Maguire, according to transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano.

Gennaro Gattuso has two enforced changes to make and could be tempted into shuffling his tactics around as a result for the upcoming World Cup qualifier between Italy and Israel on Tuesday evening. 

Mike Maignan has stuck by his club and international colleague Adrien Rabiot, who took a stance against the Milan vs. Como Serie A match being played in Australia this February: ‘I totally agree with him’. 

Como have released an official statement regarding the controversial decision to play the Serie A match against Milan in Perth, Australia in a few months’ time, claiming that ‘sometimes, sacrifice is necessary’ and suggesting that the game will be for the ‘greater good’ of the league. 

Moise Kean has officially dropped out of the Italy national team squad and will now return to Fiorentina instead of taking part in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Israel, the FIGC have confirmed. 

Salvatore Esposito, the elder brother of Inter and Italy striker Francesco Pio, says that he is not surprised by his brother’s current trajectory and has explained what makes him such a promising young striker: ‘He has these shots in his locker’.