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Ahead of the January transfer window, West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo is continuing to evaluate his squad. Midfield has been an area of express focus for the Portuguese, and among his decision has been to drop a cult hero down the pecking order. West Ham picked up a very respectable 1-1 draw against Brighton on Sunday, in a match …

Aston Villa have had an excellent season so far, and they would ideally like to add players in January to improve their chances of a Champions League finish in the Premier League table. However, it will be very difficult for this to happen. In the summer, Aston Villa struggled to make signings until Jacob Ramsey joined Newcastle United, a move …

Liverpool have reportedly decided to take the decision to leave star forward Mohamed Salah at home ahead of their Champions League clash against Inter in San Siro on Tuesday evening.  According to various journalists and outlets in the UK, Liverpool have decided to leave Salah at home for Tuesday’s Champions League match against Inter after his comments after his side’s …

Pisa have made just one alteration to their starting line-up ahead of Monday evening’s clash against Parma, who have changed half their team around after Thursday’s Coppa Italia defeat against Bologna. The hosts have won only one, but have also lost only one of their last seven matches in Serie A, with a further five draws on their record across …

Liverpool could soon be on the lookout for a new manager, with Arne Slot under increasing pressure at Anfield. Saturday’s 3-3 draw at Leeds United was the latest disappointing result for the Premier League champions, who could soon make a change. If Slot is sacked in the coming weeks, one candidate that would be high on the list to replace …

Manchester United director of football Jason Wilcox has publicly thrown his support behind manager Ruben Amorim, urging fans and journalists to “trust the process” despite growing scrutiny over the team’s performances. According to Daily Mail journalist Chris Wheeler, Wilcox made the comments following United’s hard-fought win over Crystal Palace last week, a result that offered brief respite in what has …

Christian Pulisic has been given the all-clear to join the rest of his Milan teammates in Turin ahead of Monday evening’s Serie A clash away against Torino, having initially been left at home through illness.  The Rossoberi have an opportunity to jump back to top spot in the Serie A table with a victory away against Torino, who are without …

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has claimed that he knows how he is performing for his new club and he does not need anyone else to remind him. The attacker joined the Merseyside club in the summer transfer window in a Premier League record move. After going on strike at Newcastle United and burning bridges with the fans and the club, …

West Ham United are reportedly preparing a move for Tiago Gabriel, one of Serie A’s most promising young defenders, as manager Nuno Espírito Santo looks to strengthen his leaky backline in the January transfer window. According to Football Insider, the Hammers have identified the Lecce centre-back as a potential target as they attempt to fix their defensive frailties heading into …

Milan travel to Torino knowing tonight’s match could be decisive for Massimiliano Allegri’s midfield structure, with the coach turning to Ruben Loftus-Cheek from the first whistle. The Rossoneri arrive without Youssouf Fofana, who has been sidelined by a muscular issue, forcing Allegri into an important strategic choice on the eve of the game. After weighing his options throughout the build-up, …

Chelsea defender Axel Disasi has become an in-demand centre-back ahead of the January transfer window, with Olympique Lyonnais making formal contact over a potential loan move, according to L’Équipe. The French side are pushing to secure temporary defensive reinforcements as they brace for a short-term crisis, with Clinton Mata and Moussa Niakhaté both set to depart for the Africa Cup …

Manchester United have reportedly turned down an approach from AS Roma for striker Joshua Zirkzee, according to Corriere dello Sport. The Italian club were keen to sign the Netherlands international on loan in January, with an option to buy at the end of the season, but United have made it clear that they will only consider a permanent transfer. Zirkzee, …

In Italy today, many of today’s papers focused on Napoli’s monumental 2-1 win over Juventus last night, where Rasmus Hojlund scored twice to give Antonio Conte’s side an impressive victory, and hand Luciano Spalletti his first defeat since taking over at Juventus. “Vedi che Napoli” – “Look at this Napoli” Gazzetta leads with Napoli’s rise to the top of Serie …

Santiago Gimenez’s future at Milan has moved into uncertain territory, with the club now preparing for the possibility of a January departure despite the player’s stated desire to stay. According to SportMediaset’s Claudio Raimondi, via MilanNews24, the Mexican forward’s situation has shifted in recent weeks, largely due to the Rossoneri’s reduced schedule following their Coppa Italia exit. With Milan now …

Liverpool’s season has taken a turbulent turn both on and off the pitch, with tensions between Mohamed Salah and head coach Arne Slot escalating into a full-blown internal crisis. Following a string of disappointing Premier League results, the relationship between the Egyptian superstar and the Dutch manager has deteriorated to the point of no return, casting major doubts over Slot’s …