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Ghana coach Otto Addo beleives Antoine Semenyo is ready to take the “next step”, and a transfer away from Bournemouth would be “natural” for him.The 25-year-old has been linked to Manchester United, Liverpool, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur ahead of the January transfer window.Semenyo has a £65million release clause, which is only active until a specific date in the January …

Former Ghana captain, Stephen Appiah, has jokingly poked at the Black Stars' World Cup opponents following last night's draw in Washington, DC.The Black Stars will face Panama, 1966 champions England and 2018 runners-up Croatia in Group L at the World Cup in North America next year.Appiah, who led Ghana to their first tournament in 2006, is currently a member of …

Gian Piero Gasperini admits it ‘hasn’t been an easy week’ for Roma and suggests he’ll rest Wesley in Sunday’s away game at Cagliari. Gasperini previewed tomorrow’s Serie A match between his Roma side and Cagliari at a pre-match press conference on Saturday. Spanish left-back Angelino returned to training on Friday after over two months, but it’s still unclear whether he’ll …

Man United spent in the region of £200m in the summer, and in 2026, big money will be spent again on improving Ruben Amorim’s squad. A new midfielder and forward are wanted, with two of their leading targets being in the Premier League. It’s no secret that Man United are interested in Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson to solve their midfield …

Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. 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 …

Quick take: Touchline talk: leadership changes often bring short-term energy but require time for structure. Watch for shifts in pressing triggers, build-up patterns, and set-piece routines. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

This page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page! Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s three Serie A games, Sassuolo-Fiorentina, Inter-Como and Verona-Atalanta. We begin at 14.00 GMT with Fiorentina still seeking their first victory of the season at surprisingly high-flying Sassuolo. Inter face a big …

Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. 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 …

Inter will meet their 2025 summer transfer target, Nico Paz, today, but Real Madrid have always kept control of the Como star, planning for his return in 2026. Inter tried in any way to enter negotiations to sign Nico Paz last summer, including making the most of their excellent relationship with Nico’s father, Pablo. However, Real Madrid have always had …

Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka has now accused manager Eddie Howe of going back on his word. The player was very close to moving to Saudi Arabia in December 2024, but Newcastle pulled the plug on the deal at the last moment and offered him a new contract. The player has now revealed that Howe had initially agreed to …

Crystal Palace are interested in signing West Ham United defender Max Kilman during the January transfer window. The 28-year-old has done quite well for West Ham, but he was dropped in recent matches against Liverpool and Manchester United. Crystal Palace need to add more quality and depth to the defensive unit, and Kilman would be a quality acquisition for them, …

Evan Ferguson’s future at Roma remains uncertain, and Brighton coach Fabian Hurzeler has refused to rule out the striker’s return next month: ‘Let’s see when January comes.’ Ferguson has been failing to impress during his loan spell at Roma, scoring just one goal in 13 appearances for the Giallorossi. La Gazzetta dello Sport suggested earlier this week that Roma might …

Emanuele Giaccherini doesn’t feel Napoli are necessarily favourites in a Serie A match against Juventus, sees a ‘chance’ for Jonathan David and says Scott McTominay will have to ‘use his head’ against the Bianconeri. Napoli and Juventus meet at the Stadio Maradona in the big match of Serie A Round 14 on Sunday. Giaccherini, a former Italy international, played for …

Colombian left-back Juan Arizala, 20, is set to join Milan in a €3m deal, but the Rossoneri will be looking for three more new signings in the January window, reports in Italy claim. Tuttosport newspaper reports the latest updates on Milan’s transfers, saying that the Rossoneri director Igli Tare is already looking for a centre-back, a right wing-back and a …

Italy international Samuele Ricci is confident that the Azzurri will qualify for the World Cup as they ‘must not be influenced by what happened in the past.’ Italy will have to go through the World Cup play-off in March 2026 to qualify for the tournament held in the USA, Canada and Mexico next year. The Azzurri will meet Northern Ireland …