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Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca is still frustrated by Tuesday’s loss against Atalanta in the Champions League: ‘If you review the first goal, they had one player inside the box, and we had seven players.’ Italian coach Maresca once again examined Atalanta’s win over his Chelsea side during a press conference on Friday. La Dea secured a memorable 2-1 comeback victory …

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Juventus attacker Kenan Yildiz. According to a report from TEAMtalk, the 20-year-old Turkish International is a dream name on their shortlist as they look to add more quality in the final third. It is no secret that they need more unpredictability on the flanks, and the Juventus attacker could be ideal for them. …

Milan’s Massimiliano Allegri has won the Serie A coach of the Month award for November. “The Philadelphia Coach Of The Month award for November has been assigned to Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri,” Lega Serie A said on Friday. “The trophy will be presented during the pre-match of Milan vs Sassuolo, scheduled for Sunday, 14th December at 12.30 at the ‘Giuseppe Meazza’ Stadium …

Lautaro Martinez is confident that promising Inter striker Francesco Pio Esposito will become a ‘pillar’ of the Nerazzurri and the Italy national team: ‘He’s serious and humble.’ Pio Esposito returned to Inter last summer after a two-season loan spell at Serie B side Spezia. A product of the Inter Academy, Esposito has netted three goals and provided three assists in …

Reports in Italy suggest that Sassuolo striker Andrea Pinamonti has attracted interest from Milan, Lazio and West Ham for the January transfer window. Italian striker Pinamonti could leave Sassuolo next month, according to Calciomercato.com and Goal.com. Both Italian media outlets claim that the 26-year-old, scorer of four goals in 14 Serie A appearances this season, has attracted interest from Milan, …

Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in the Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki.  According to a report from Sacha Tavlolieri, both clubs are impressed with the 20-year-old’s performances this season. Manchester United made contact with his representatives at the start of the season, and Chelsea has now followed suit. The Blues made contact with Sunderland in October regarding a potential move. …

A recent report has suggested that one of Spurs’ top players is struggling to keep himself in Thomas Frank’s plans, and is thought to be at risk of being sold despite having over two years left on his current deal. Brennan Johnson signed for Spurs in 2023, joining in the same summer as former boss Ange Postecoglou. But while the …

Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City are interested in signing the PEC Zwolle midfielder Jadiel Pereira da Gama.  The 15-year-old defensive midfielder is regarded as a special talent, and he has already established himself as a first-team player for the Dutch outfit. Naturally, his performances have attracted the attention of top teams. According to a report from TEAMtalk, the three …

Football Italia transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà insists Kobbie Mainoo is the player Napoli ‘appreciate the most’ in view of the 2026 January transfer window. Napoli will be looking for midfield reinforcements next month, given that several key players will be forced to the sidelines with injuries for several weeks. Kevin De Bruyne, Billy Gilmour, Frank Anguissa and Stanislav Lobotka are …

Liverpool continue to be linked with a move for the Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo Goes.  The 24-year-old has not been a regular starter for the Spanish club this season, and naturally, he has been linked with an exit. Multiple clubs are monitoring his situation, and Liverpool have already made contact regarding a potential move. According to a report from TEAMtalk, …

Liverpool will return to Premier League action this weekend after securing an important win in the Champions League against Inter. The Reds will host Brighton and Hove Albion tomorrow afternoon at Anfield, and nothing short of three points will be acceptable after a difficult start to the season for Arne Slot and his squad. The current Premier League champions have …

Sunderland's Eliezer Mayenda celebrates scoring their first goal with Noah Sadiki. (REUTERS/Scott Heppell) Chelsea’s season has been defined by wild swings in form. One week, Enzo Maresca’s side look capable of beating anyone — they’ve already toppled Liverpool in the league and dismantled Barcelona in the Champions League, while earning a gutsy 1–1 draw with Arsenal despite playing most of …

Chelsea are interested in signing the Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado. The 22-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months, and it will be interesting to see if Chelsea can get the deal done. They already have a quality midfield unit comprising of Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. They believe that the 22-year-old midfielder will …

Venezia have opened talks with Spezia left-back Giuseppe Aurelio, who wants to leave his club next month. Aurelio is expected to leave Spezia in the next transfer window. The left-back, born in 2000, wants to embark on a new experience and clearly considers his time with the Ligurian club to be over. Aurelio has scored two goals and provided one …

Christian Pulisic has scored seven Serie A goals this season with just ten shots on target, and even if stats suggest that he’s less involved in the play, the American has been as decisive as ever at San Siro. Milan star Pulisic inspired the Rossoneri’s 3-2 comeback win over Torino on Monday night with a stunning brace and is currently …