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Massimiliano Allegri says that he and Milan will have to wait and see about potential incomings in the January transfer window, and has told supporters what to expect when the Rossoneri take on Napoli in the Supercoppa Italiana on Thursday evening.  Milan will face Napoli in the first of the Supercoppa Italiana semi-finals on Thursday evening. That will be followed …

Swedish football manager Kim Lars Bjorkegren has reflected on his one-year spell with the Black Queens of Ghana, saying it has been amazing. Bjorkegren took over the Black Queens coaching job early 2025, replacing Nora Hauptle, who departed to join the Zambia Women national team.The 43-year-old tactician has since chalked some successes with the West African women football giants, securing …

Mike Maignan says that Milan are fully focused on their Supercoppa Italiana semi-final against Napoli on Thursday evening, but was unwilling to discuss his Rossoneri future during his pre-match press conference on Wednesday afternoon: ‘I don’t think it’s the time’.  The Rossoneri will take on reigning Serie A champions in the opening match of the Supercoppa Italiana in Riyadh, Saudi …

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Inter are beginning to consider their options to replace Denzel Dumfries, who is expected to be unavailable for several months after surgery, and reports on Wednesday suggest that the Nerazzurri could be keen on a deal for former Arsenal defender Brooke Norton-Cuffy, who has impressed for Genoa this term.  Dumfries went under the knife in London earlier this week in …

Wednesday’s reports confirm that Santiago Gimenez is set to have surgery on a recurring ankle issue in the coming days, which means that he is set for several weeks on the sidelines, which could in turn complicate Milan’s plans for the January transfer window.  The Mexico international has not featured for Milan since their 1-1 draw with Atalanta on October …

Oliver Glasner’s recent decisions in the managerial market have sent a clear message across European football. This was not a rejection of opportunity, but a calculated move driven by long-term vision. According to a trusted source on X, Glasner is not interested in short-term projects or roles lacking a clear pathway to success. Instead, he is believed to be holding …

Manchester United’s long-standing interest in Antoine Semenyo remains very much alive, with the Bournemouth winger continuing to attract serious attention across the Premier League. As first revealed last month, the Red Devils are actively monitoring Semenyo’s situation, but they are far from alone in the race for one of the division’s most dynamic wide forwards, according to Ben Jacobs. Manchester …

The Supercoppa Italiana gets underway on Thursday evening: Here is everything you need to know about the competition, how it works, the teams competing and their form heading into the mini-tournament in Saudi Arabia.  The Supercoppa Italiana will feature two semi-finals and one final, made up of last season’s Serie A winners (Napoli) and the runners up (Inter), plus the …

Inter exchange blows  Dumfries out for at least two months  The Dutchman has an operation on his ankle. Luis Henrique hasn’t convinced, the club are on Norton-Cuffy Yildiz + Conceicao: Creativity wins at Juventus  Spalletti’s key players  Mancini the ‘bad guy’ that everyone wants  Supercoppa of phenomena  The Napoli-Milan semi-final tomorrow  McTominay and Pulisic already charged up in Arabia: We’ll …

The Ruben Amorim era at Manchester United is already beginning to reshape the club’s identity, and the upcoming January transfer window is expected to be a defining moment in that transformation. The Portuguese coach has made it clear behind the scenes that he intends to build a squad tailored specifically to his tactical vision, rather than compromise his principles to …

Manchester United insiders have firmly pushed back against suggestions that the club were open to selling Bruno Fernandes last summer, insisting that the Portuguese playmaker has always remained central to their long-term vision. Despite strong and well-documented interest from Saudi Pro League heavyweights, senior figures at Old Trafford are understood to have been united in their desire to retain the …

Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after a tense sequence of events that has fuelled speculation about a potential January exit and even a surprise return to Serie A. Despite remaining one of the Reds’ most influential figures, the 33-year-old Egyptian has found himself at the centre of a growing narrative surrounding his role, status, …

Manchester United are reportedly casting their net wide as preparations begin for a significant midfield reshuffle, with Bournemouth duo Alex Scott and Tyler Adams emerging as two names firmly on the club’s radar. According to reports from The Sun and The Daily Mail, United manager Ruben Amorim is keen to inject greater intensity and tactical discipline into his midfield options, …

Chelsea and Manchester City have reportedly emerged as the leading contenders in the race to secure one of Bayern Munich’s most highly rated defensive prospects, Cassiano Kiala, underlining the growing competition among Europe’s elite for top teenage talent. According to The Mirror, representatives of the 16-year-old centre-back held exploratory discussions with both Premier League clubs on Friday, as Chelsea and …