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Aston Villa attacker Leon Bailey is on loan at Italian club Roma. However, the Jamaican has not managed to perform at a high level. He has had injury problems as well. Bailey has played just 188 minutes in all competitions and Roma could look to part ways with him in January. They are interested in signing Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester …

Gian Piero Gasperini insists that patience is the key for Evan Ferguson and Roma’s young players after their 3-0 victory away against Celtic in the Champions League on Thursday evening: ‘You play against different sorts of teams in Europe compared to Italy’.  The Giallorossi got back to winning ways with a 3-0 victory away against Celtic in Europe on Thursday …

West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing the Zulte Waregem player Tochukwu Nnadi. According to Africa Foot, former West Ham United captain turned sporting director Mark Noble wants the player to join the club and he has recommended the board to sign him. It will be interesting to see if the Hammers decide to make a move for him. …

Evan Ferguson and Matias Soule were among the standout performers during Roma’s 3-0 victory over Celtic in Glasgow in the Europa League on Thursday evening, a result which has sent the Giallorossi into 10th place in the league table.  An own-goal from Liam Scales six minutes in followed by a first-half brace from Evan Ferguson were enough for Roma to …

Bologna battled to an impressive 2-1 comeback victory on a rainy night in Galicia on Thursday against Celta Vigo. Football Italia’s Player of the Match was Bologna hero Federico Bernardeschi. Celta Vigo: Radu 5.5; Rodriguez 5, Starfelt 5.5, Ristic 6; Carreira 5.5, Beltran 6, Morbia 6, Mingueza 6.5; Swedberg 7, Iglesias 5.5, Zaragoza 7 Best Celta Vigo player: Williot Swedberg – Looked …

Leeds United are struggling in the Premier League, and they need to improve the team during the January transfer window. They need to add more quality in the middle of the park, and they have been linked with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain recently. The 32-year-old is currently without a club after terminating his contract with Besiktas in August. He is looking to …

Roma are closing in on a spot in the Europa League knock-out rounds after a largely dominant 3-0 victory away against Celtic in Glasgow on Thursday evening: A Liam Scales own goal and a first-half brace from Evan Ferguson sending Gian Piero Gasperini’s side on their way to victory. Roma had slipped to two consecutive defeats in Serie A prior …

Bologna fought back from 1-0 down to win 2-1 against Celta Vigo on a very rainy night in Galicia. The hosts took the lead after an incisive counter attack, with Bryan Zaragoza putting the La Liga side 1-0 up heading into the half-time interval. However, a second half penalty came shortly after a disallowed Bologna goal and Federico Bernardeschi converted …

Brighton are interested in signing the Aston Villa midfielder Lamare Bogarde during the January transfer window. The 21-year-old is capable of operating in multiple roles and he could be a very useful acquisition for Brighton. As per Football Insider, they believe that Bogarde is a big talent with the potential to establish himself as a first-team player. It remains to …

Arsenal are keeping tabs on the Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Diant Ramaj. According to Sport.de, Arsenal have been scouting the player recently, and they have watched him multiple times. The 24-year-old is currently on loan at Heidenheim, and he has impressed with his performances. It will be interesting to see if Arsenal decide to make a move for him in the …

Ibrahim Sadiq scored with a late header to complete AZ Alkmaar's 3-0 win over Drita in the Conference League.The Ghanaian winger came off the bench in the 75th minute and tucked away Mees de Wit's cross in stoppage time to spark cheers from travelling fans.Sadiq's goal capped a controlled display from AZ, who led earlier through Sven Mijnans in the …

Black Galaxies coach Kassim Mingle has defended his decision to exclude Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare from the squad to face South Africa, insisting the shot-stopper has already earned his place at senior level.Speaking to Sporty FM, Mingle made it clear that Asare no longer needs to be assessed at the Black Galaxies level following his rise to the …

Duván Zapata is back at the centre of Torino’s plans. He started against Milan, produced a strong performance and scored, a goal that didn’t change the result but confirmed his condition is finally where it needs to be. On Monday, emissaries from a Turkish club, early signs suggest Beşiktaş, were in Turin to explore a possible move ahead of the …

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. The South American has developed into a key player for Chelsea, and he’s an important player for his country as well. The 24-year-old is a tremendous talent with a bright future, and German champions Bayern Munich are now interested in securing his signature. …

Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to sell Mali midfielder Yves Bissouma in January following the emergence of a second video involving the player using nitrous oxide.Nitrous oxide, widely known as “laughing gas,” was formally banned in the UK in 2023 under new anti-drug legislation. Possession of the substance now carries potential penalties including fines and, in more serious cases, a prison …