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Joshua Zirkzee is Roma’s top target in attack for January, and the Giallorossi are hopeful to sign the Dutch striker despite high agent fees, reports Corriere dello Sport.

Granit Xhaka has been linked with a January move to Juventus, but the Swiss midfielder is happy at Sunderland, and the Bianconeri will be reluctant to make a big investment for a player who is well over 30, reports Alfredo Pedullà.

The European 2026 World Cup play-off draw takes place in Zurich today, Thursday, November 20, at 13:00 CET (12:30 GMT): here’s how to follow it live.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has criticised Liverpool’s mistake with failing to get the Marc Guehi transfer deal over the line this summer.

To regular football fans, Domenico Berardi may just be another Serie A footballer, but to Sassuolo fans, he is a loyal icon. Since making his Sassuolo debut on 27 August 2012 in the Serie B, Berardi has given his all to the Serie A club.

Fabio Capello hopes Italy are drawn with North Macedonia in the World Cup play-off semifinal and compares Erling Haaland to Azzurri legend Gigi Riva: ‘You’d throw the ball into the box…’

Italy’s World Cup play-off draw (13.30)

In eleven Premier League matches this season, Leeds United have scored just ten goals.

Leeds United are struggling at the moment and questions are being raised over the future of manager Daniel Farke.

Crystal Palace sources reportedly expect that if Marc Guehi goes anywhere this January it will be Liverpool, despite links with other big clubs.

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has struggled for playing time under Ruben Amorim this season.

AS Roma are preparing a January approach for Tottenham Hotspur striker Mathys Tel, with the Serie A club eager to reinforce their frontline midway through the season.

Tottenham are reportedly the club leading the race for the potential transfer of Al Ahli striker Ivan Toney this January.

Virgil van Dijk has sparked speculation with his latest comments that suggests that the Liverpool star could be thinking about retirement in the near future. 

Snippet of Fuse ODG (@FuseODG) Eye-Catching Performance At The 2025 CAF Awards, Proudly Representing The Motherland, Ghana. pic.twitter.com/6fNufP3z7V