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Liverpool manager Arne Slot and star player Mohamed Salah have had a very public falling-out, and it’s unsurprisingly drawn comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo’s infamous exit from Manchester United. Salah was left out of the Liverpool squad to take on Inter Milan on Tuesday night following his outburst at the end of the Leeds United game at the weekend, which itself …

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.

Niclas Fullkrug is set to become a Milan player in January, but the Germany international will be forced to miss his potential first match for the Rossoneri due to registration rules. Barring late complications in negotiations or medical checks, Fullkrug is expected to complete his move from West Ham once the January transfer window opens. However, Serie A regulations mean …

Ghana winger Christopher Bonsu Baah will now play under new manager Brendan Rodgers at Saudi Pro League club Al Qadsiah.Rodgers was officially appointed the team's head coach on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, signing a contract that extends until June 2028.The appointment is seen as a landmark moment for the club, which aims to become a leading team in Asia.Bonsu Baah …

Mauro Icardi is expected to leave Galatasaray, with his representatives already sounding out a possible return to Serie A, according to reports in Italy. The former Inter captain has been proposed to Milan, Como and Roma, with Sportmediaset, via CalcioMercato, claiming initial enquiries have been made ahead of the January transfer window. At present, these remain exploratory contacts rather than …

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign the FC Koln winger Said El Mala.  The 19-year-old has done quite well for the German club, and he has nine goal contributions in 14 matches. He could prove to be a quality acquisition for both Premier League clubs, and it remains to be seen where he will end up. Liverpool …

Inter defender Stefan de Vrij is attracting interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia, the Premier League and across Europe, as he weighs up his future at San Siro with an eye on the 2026 World Cup. According to Tuttosport, via CalcioMercato, Al-Ittihad have joined the race for the experienced centre-back, while Bologna, Nottingham Forest and Benfica are also monitoring his …

Chelsea's Facundo Buonanotte, Jamie Gittens and Tyrique George. (Reuters/Lee Smith) Chelsea’s youth-first strategy continues to define their identity this season. Enzo Maresca is overseeing the youngest squad in the Premier League, packed with emerging talents recruited from across the globe. Some are already flourishing: Estêvão is rapidly becoming a fan favourite, while Josh Acheampong looks more assured with every appearance. …

Antonio Conte says that he wants Napoli to win and to deserve it when they face Milan in the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final on Thursday night and has provided fitness updates on the recently-returned Stanislav Lobotka and Romelu Lukaku.  The Partenopei will take on Milan in the first of the Supercoppa Italiana semi-finals on Thursday night. Inter and Bologna will then …

Giovanni Di Lorenzo has made it clear that Napoli are in it to win it at the Supercoppa Italiana in Saudi Arabia, and has implored his teammates to get the job done in 90 minutes when they come up against Milan in the semi-final on Thursday: ‘Penalties are a lottery’.  The Supercoppa Italiana gets underway in Riyadh with the Napoli …

Antonio Conte will have a Romelu Lukaku-shaped card up his sleeve for the Supercoppa Italiana in Saudi Arabia, but full-back Mathias Olivera is a risk for Napoli after Wednesday’s training according to the latest updates.  The Partenopei will take on Milan in the first of the two Supercoppa Italiana semi-finals on Thursday evening. This will be followed by the Bologna …

Newcastle United are looking for reinforcements in the January transfer window and the player on their radar is Giovani Lo Celso of Real Betis, according to Fichajes. Lo Celso’s future appears increasingly uncertain as the former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder continues to struggle for consistency in La Liga, sparking fresh speculation about a potential return to the Premier League. The Argentine …

Inter will soon jet off for the Supercoppa Italiana in Saudi Arabia, and will have Hakan Calhanoglu at their disposal, but not Francesco Acerbi according to the latest updates.  Inter will take on Bologna in the second of the Supercoppa Italiana semi-finals on Friday evening. The winner of that tie will go on to face the winner of Thursday’s Napoli …

An out-of-favour Manchester City ace is reportedly a prime target for La Liga giants Atletico Madrid, with the Rojiblancos eyeing a potential January swoop. It seems that Atletico are after a full-back who is currently out of his team’s plans and chasing a place at the World Cup. Presumably, targeting players desperate for game time will be easier to negotiate …

Reports in Italy confirm that Milan are in talks over a potential deal for Germany international Niclas Fullkrug heading into the January transfer window: Here is what the Rossoneri need to close a deal with West Ham.  Milan’s need for a new centre-forward was made more urgent following the confirmation that Santiago Gimenez requires surgery on a recurring ankle injury. …