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Multiple sources report that Juventus’ priority in January will be to sign a new deep-lying playmaker, and according to Gazzetta, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is Luciano Spalletti’s primary target.

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo remains a primary January target for Napoli, but according to Gazzetta, the Partenopei are also looking to Lorenzo Pellegrini, Morten Frendrup and Arthur Atta.

Inter return from the international break with mounting concerns ahead of Sunday’s Derby della Madonnina, as Cristian Chivu waits anxiously for clarity on the condition of key players Piotr Zielinski and Denzel Dumfries.

Giorgio Chiellini says Luciano Spalletti ‘hugs’ everyone’ at Juventus to ‘share his affection’ and reveals the coach once asked him to hold a technical meeting with Italy defenders.

Liverpool have endured a surprisingly poor start to the season despite their summer of spending on some big names and exciting talents.

Ex-Milan and Inter boss Leonardo says he ‘never liked’ coaching but admits he would have kept Gigio Donnarumma at PSG.

Manchester United are in the market to rebuild their midfield over the coming months, and have already been linked to several prospects.

Milan-born Simone Sozza has been appointed as the referee for Sunday’s derby della Madonnina between Inter and Milan.

Adrien Rabiot has proved to be Milan‘s most useful summer signing, and the France international will return from injury in Sunday’s derby against Inter.

Ademola Lookman is being criticised in Italy following Nigeria’s defeat in the World Cup playoff.

Louis Thomas Buffon has scored another hat-trick for Czechia U19, bringing his tally to six goals in his last three international appearances.

Juventus are once again showing strong interest in Granit Xhaka, with the Sunderland midfielder emerging as a priority target ahead of the January transfer window, according to Tuttosport.

A journalist has claimed that Liverpool already have a key transfer addition all but wrapped up ahead of next season.

La Gazzetta dello Sport picks Sweden and Romania as the two teams Italy will not be happy to meet in the World Cup play-off semifinal in March 2026.

Northern Ireland, Sweden and North Macedonia, three of Italy’s possible opponents in the World Cup play-off semifinal, are the only teams to have already denied the Azzurri a place in the tournament.