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Inter midfielder Nicolo Barella has explained which qualities he would like to ‘steal’ from his Nerazzurri teammates, and has identified Cristian Chivu’s biggest strength ahead of the Derby della Madonnina against city rivals Milan on Sunday evening. 

Newcastle could be busy in January, with Alexander Isak’s summer exit meaning that there is space for further signings to be made. However, there is also chances of a player or two to leave, with Fabian Schar among those to have been linked with a move away from St James’ Park.

Manchester City suffered their fourth defeat of the Premier League this season against Newcastle United on Saturday.

Liverpool need to make signings in January, as has been established by their dreadful form over the last couple of months. The idea is for another centre-back to arrive, while there could be other areas of Arne Slot’s squad addressed too.

Aston Villa are eyeing another European place finish this season, and to increase their chances, they want to make signings in January. A new striker is on the agenda, given that Ollie Watkins has struggled for form over recent months.

Milan legend Dejan Savicevic sees no favourites in the derby della Madonnina but admits the Rossoneri ‘missed’ Christian Pulisic in October: ‘He has great instinct.’

Ghana U20 head coach Maxwell Konadu has invited a second batch of players to the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram as preparations continue for the 2026 WAFU Zone B U20 Championship.The newly selected group is expected to report to camp on Monday, November 24, 2025.This phase of the exercise features standout performers from the maiden MTN Elite U19 Championship, including Dansoman Liberty Sports Academy midfielder Yussif Saani and Maverick Soccer Club playmaker Gideon Otabil.Both players caught the attention of national team scouts during the nationwide competition and have now been handed the opportunity to stake a claim for a spot in the Black Satellites squad.The first group of invited players completed their assessment over the weekend, clearing the way for the incoming batch to undergo evaluation. The ongoing screening forms a major part of the technical team’s broader plan to assemble a competitive squad, offering multiple groups of young prospects the chance to impress.The following players have been invited to report to camp on Monday, November 24, 2025:

Scott McTominay’s resurgence at Napoli under Antonio Conte has not gone unnoticed across Europe, with CaughtOffside sources reporting that a return to the Premier League could be on the horizon.

Verona look to Giovane and Gift Orban in a home game against Mateo Pelegrino’s Parma.

Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti admits he introduced David Openda and Jonathan David ‘late’ in a 1-1 draw against Fiorentina.

Despite growing scrutiny and recent disappointing results, Liverpool manager Arne Slot continues to have the full backing of the club’s ownership group, who have decided to give the Dutchman until the New Year to turn the season around.

Ahead of the Derby della Madonnina, the Football Italia writers have all chosen their ideal combined XI players from Inter and AC Milan, but what would your version be?

Here’s the magic of the Scudetto derby

The Premier League title race took a dramatic twist this weekend as both Liverpool and Manchester City suffered shock defeats, opening the door for Arsenal to seize control, provided they can make the most of it when they face Tottenham on Sunday at the Emirates Stadium.

Liverpool’s disastrous afternoon at Anfield drew a sharp response from former England captain Wayne Rooney, who didn’t hold back in his assessment of Arne Slot’s struggling side following their 3-0 home defeat to relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest.