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Alfredo Pedullà comments on the latest results and transfer moves in Serie A, highlighting that Luciano Spalletti has rediscovered the Juventus soul, while Milan still don’t have a striker worthy of their history. Football Italia transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà shared his thoughts on the latest Serie A developments, on and off the pitch. Juventus seem to be finally on the …

Former Juventus winger Massimo Mauro admits Kenan Yildiz can follow in Alessandro Del Piero’s footsteps but still has ‘a long way to go’ to reach Michel Platini. Juventus star Yildiz has massively contributed to recent results that saw the Bianconeri secure six wins in the last seven matches across all competitions. The Turkey international has been a key player under …

The Italy national team are stuck in their lowest world ranking in over five years after their 4-1 defeat by Norway in November, it has been confirmed after the latest update to the FIFA tables.  The Azzurri were comfortably beaten in a 4-1 defeat against Norway in their final World Cup qualifier on November 16, their most recent match to …

The FIGC have altered a rule which means that Milan will now be able to hand Niclas Fullkrug an immediate debut against Cagliari on January 2 should his transfer from West Ham United go through.  Milan are expected to welcome Germany international Fullkrug to San Siro at the beginning of the January transfer window.  The Rossoneri have been on the …

Liverpool’s January transfer plans may be accelerating following Alexander Isak’s serious injury setback, with Antoine Semenyo now emerging as a realistic and increasingly attractive option. According to The Telegraph, the Reds are considering activating the Bournemouth forward’s £65 million release clause as they reassess their attacking depth in light of Isak’s suspected leg break. Isak is understood to have suffered …

West Ham United appear to be accelerating their plans in the January transfer window, with FC Utrecht left-back Souffian El Karouani emerging as a serious target to strengthen the Hammers’ defensive options. The 25-year-old has enjoyed an outstanding season in the Eredivisie and is now firmly on West Ham’s radar, with reports in the Netherlands suggesting a move could be …

Former Milan head coach Sergio Conceicao says that he feels he was not adequately supported by the Rossoneri senior management during his short-live spell in the San Siro hotseat last season, and has pointed to ‘club-wide instability’ that hindered his side’s performances: ‘That’s why I take pride in what we did’.  Conceicao was appointed as the successor to Paulo Fonseca …

Leeds United attacker Harry Gray is attracting interest from Premier League giants Manchester City. With Daniel Farke’s team looking to do business in the January transfer window, they may have to offload players first before they bring someone in. Due to the financial situation of the club, the Whites are required to sell players first in order to sign new …

Former Milan head coach Sergio Conceicao has explained why he decided to smoke a cigar in the dressing room after Milan’s Supercoppa Italiana victory at the beginning of the calendar year, a moment which has since gone viral across various social media platforms.  On December 30, 2024, Conceicao was officially appointed as the new head coach of Milan on an …

Roma are in full swing in their attempt to lure Giacomo Raspadori away from Atletico Madrid, and Football Italia expert Alfredo Pedullà explains where the Giallorossi currently stand in their pursuit of the Italy international and Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee.  Five days ago, we revealed the potential deal involving Raspadori swapping Atletico for Roma. There have been various confirmations from …

Rúben Neves is increasingly open to a return to European football, with growing indications that the Portuguese midfielder believes he still has plenty to offer at the highest level. Neves feels his prime years are far from over and that a move away from Saudi Arabia as early as January is a realistic possibility if the right opportunity presents itself, …

USMNT international Weston McKennie has quickly become a key Juventus player under Luciano Spalletti, also thanks to a tactical intuition from the Italian coach: ‘It’s something never seen in 20 years,’ said Andrea Stramaccioni. Former Inter coach Stramaccioni highlights one of the tactical twists that allowed Juventus to win six of their last seven games, including those against Serie A …

Italian sources claim that West Ham are interested in Artem Dovbyk as a potential replacement for Milan-bound Niclas Fullkrug, but Sunderland and Everton have also been linked with the Roma striker. Dovbyk is facing an uncertain future at Roma, as Football Italia reported on Sunday. The Giallorossi coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, in fact, is unhappy with both the Ukraine international …

Chelsea’s plans for the January transfer window are beginning to take shape, with midfield reinforcement emerging as the club’s primary objective. With Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo carrying an enormous workload in the centre of the pitch, the Blues are keen to add a dynamic, high-energy midfielder who can provide rotation, balance, and long-term value. While attacking additions are not …

Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Niclas Füllkrug will undergo medical tests with Milan this week as the Rossoneri have reached an agreement with West Ham over a free loan deal with an option to buy. German striker Fullkrug will undergo medical tests with Milan before Christmas as the Rossoneri have reached an agreement with West Ham over a free loan …