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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 …

Claudio Marchisio questioned Luciano Spalletti’s decision to substitute Kenan Yildiz late in Juventus’ 2-1 defeat away to Napoli, calling the move unnecessary and potentially damaging in a match that was still finely balanced. The Turkey international had been one of Juve’s brighter attacking outlets on the night and had already found the net, making his removal with 15 minutes remaining …

Manchester United are keeping a close eye on rising French midfield star Ayyoub Bouaddi of Ligue 1 outfit Lille OSC, with renewed interest as the club charts its midfield overhaul ahead of the next season, according to Foot Mercato. Bouaddi is a remarkably talented young midfielder. He is capable of playing as a deep-lying midfielder or a central midfielder, a …

Three Premier League clubs, Tottenham, Newcastle United, and Aston Villa, look set to be disappointed in their pursuit of FC Porto striker Samu Aghehowa, as the Portuguese giants are determined to keep hold of their prolific forward beyond January. According to TEAMtalk, all three English sides had been closely monitoring the 21-year-old Spanish forward, whose exceptional form in Portugal has …

RB Leipzig’s latest breakout sensation, Yan Diomandé, is rapidly emerging as one of Europe’s most coveted young talents. At just 19 years old, the Ivorian winger has been dazzling Bundesliga audiences with his blistering pace and composure beyond his years, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. Sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside that nearly every major European giant …

Saudi Pro League powerhouse Al-Hilal are reportedly preparing a sensational January bid for Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, just days after the Egyptian superstar’s explosive comments hinting that his time at Anfield may soon be coming to an end. According to The Sun, the Riyadh-based club is ready to test Liverpool’s resolve once again after the 33-year-old publicly criticised both the …

Arsenal are reportedly prepared to go head-to-head with Real Madrid in the race to sign Kenan Yildiz, as the young Juventus forward’s contract negotiations have stalled. The 20-year-old Turkish international has become one of Europe’s most sought-after emerging talents, but his future in Turin looks increasingly uncertain amid growing interest from several elite clubs. According to TuttoJuve, Arsenal have formally …

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito has expressed optimism that he is confident of leading the side to win the Ghana Premier League despite a poor run of results.After losing to Young Apostles, Kotoko suffered a 1-0 loss against Hohoe United in the Matchday 13 games, with William Oduro scoring the only goal of the game at the Hohoe Sports Stadium …

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has apologised to the fans of the club following their defeat to Hohoe United. After losing to Young Apostles, which ended their unbeaten start, the Porcupine Warriors hoped to return to winning ways in Matchday 13.However, a first strike from William Oduro secured the vital win for the newly promoted side to deepen the woes …

Crystal Palace forward Eddie Nketiah continues to give Ghana coach Otto Addo a reason to include him to his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a starring display in the Premier League win at Fulham.The English-Ghanaian striker scored on his first start for the Eagles as they travelled to the Craven Cottage to secure a 2-1 win.The former …

Ghana defender Nicholas Opoku delivered a monstrous performance for Kasimpasa in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday to inspire his side to a valuable away draw against Kocaelispor. The evergreen centre-back, who was deployed to the right-back position, starred and lasted the entire duration of the goalless stalemate.Opoku scored an outstanding 7.4 rating from the game, making him one of the …

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Luciano Spalletti defended his decisions around Kenan Yildiz during the 2-1 defeat to Napoli, including taking him off. ‘I introduced a player who Juventus paid €45m for.’ The Bianconeri were forced into some changes when Dusan Vlahovic underwent surgery this week for a torn muscle, and the Serbian will be out of action for at least three months. Rather than …

Manuel Locatelli insists Juventus ‘are better than this’ after the 2-1 defeat to Napoli left them languishing in seventh place. ‘We made mistakes we should not be making.’ The Bianconeri barely created any scoring opportunities at the Stadio Diego Maradona, as the Kenan Yildiz angled drive was their first shot on target. Check the Football Italia Player Ratings for Napoli …