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Juventus have opened initial talks for Tiago Gabriel, the 2004-born Lecce defender who has rapidly become one of the most sought-after young prospects in Serie A.

Two days ago, we reported that Parma needed to move quickly for a goalkeeper after Suzuki’s serious injury: an injury that will keep him out for several months.

Bild report in Germany that Inter and Manchester United are in talks with Karim Adeyemi’s agent, as he seems ready to leave Borussia Dortmund.

Liverpool return to action this weekend in the Premier League when they host Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.

FIFA have released their updated world rankings for November, and it brings another unwelcome setback for Italy. The Azzurri have slipped three places compared to October’s list, falling to 12th, their lowest position in nearly four years.

It is now official that Italy have plunged to 12th place in the FIFA World Ranking, their worst position since 2020, and could affect their status in the 2026 World Cup draw too.

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Atalanta and Bologna have reportedly sent scouts to watch Standard Liege talent Hakim Sahabo with an eye towards an offer in 2026.

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Manchester United’s decision to cash in on Scott McTominay continues to draw criticism, with both Nemanja Matic and former head coach Erik ten Hag insisting the club should never have sanctioned his €30m switch to Napoli.

Matteo Politano outlines how Antonio Conte has ‘improved me as a player,’ while he hopes Napoli and Italy can ‘get back to winning ways’ soon.

There will be an Italian derby at St. James’ Park on Saturday, November 22, as Sandro Tonali’s Newcastle will host Gigio Donnarumma’s Manchester City.

Paris Saint-Germain are gearing up for a compelling UEFA Champions League league-phase encounter that carries both competitive significance and narrative intrigue.

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Juventus have been dealt another defensive setback with Daniele Rugani ruled out for several weeks after suffering a muscle injury during training on Tuesday, November 18. The Italian centre-back underwent scans at J Medical, where tests confirmed a low-grade lesion to the soleus muscle in his right leg.