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Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the future of Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa.

Manchester United and Aston Villa are reportedly set to go head-to-head for Real Madrid’s young Brazilian striker Endrick, according to the Daily Star.

Barcelona are intensifying their efforts to make Marcus Rashford’s move to the Camp Nou permanent, with club sources describing him as one of manager Hansi Flick’s top priorities for 2026.

AFC Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has broken his silence on reports linking him with potential moves to Premier League giants Liverpool and Manchester United.

Asante Kotoko midfielder Seth Kwadwo says they are highly motivated for the Super Clash against Hearts of Oak following their big win against Karela United.The Porcupine Warriors recorded a 4-2 win against Karela in the Matchday 8 games at the Baba Yara Stadium.Goals from Hubert Gyau, Joseph Ablorh and Peter Acquah Amidu sealed the win for Kotoko following their elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup.“It’s a massive win and it will boost our morale, and this win will motivate us going into the super clash," he said after the game.Meanwhile, Hearts of Oak maintained their unbeaten run with a 2-1 win against Basake Holy Stars at the AAK Park.The Super Clash between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko will be staged at the Accra Sports Stadium in the Matchday 9 games on Sunday, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 GMT.

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has commended his players for their fighting spirit after battling to a 1-1 draw against Hohoe United in the Ghana Premier League.The Yellow and Mauves showed character to claw back a point in Saturday’s Matchday 8 clash at the Hohoe Sports Stadium.The hosts drew first blood through Francis Odoom, but Abdul Salah’s second-half strike ensured Medeama avoided defeat.Speaking after the match, Tanko praised his side’s resilience and overall performance, noting that they created enough chances to win.“I think looking at the performance we put on, I think it’s a deserved [result] if not normally we should have won because we had most of the chances, [but] I think one point away is good.“Like I said, we had the chances, even our defenders Kamaradini [Mamudu] missed two, but I mean, we are playing away and going 1-0 behind, you have to do more, and I’m happy that they came back, and this kind of performance is good for going forward," he added.The stalemate keeps Medeama second in the league standings with 18 points. Tanko’s men will now turn their attention to a crucial top-of-the-table clash against leaders Aduana FC...

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. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar insists it is ‘inevitable we will win many games’ if they keep up the standard of performance seen in their 1-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Max Allegri admits Roma ‘deserved to take the lead in the first 35 minutes,’ but AC Milan held out and secured the victory. ‘The team has to gain self-belief, it’s a process.’

Gian Piero Gasperini sees the glass half-full for Roma after defeat to AC Milan, despite ‘regret’ at wasted chances, but ‘the biggest loss is Paulo Dybala’s injury.’

Rafael Leao assured he is ‘at the disposal of the team’ after inspiring AC Milan to victory over Roma, while Mike Maignan ‘felt confident’ facing down Paulo Dybala’s penalty.

It was an evening to forget for Roma forward Paulo Dybala, who not only had a penalty saved by Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan in the fierce clash at San Siro, but injured himself in the process and had to come off for the closing stages.

Milan emerged victorious at San Siro on Sunday evening with a 1-0 win over Roma. Football Italia’s Man of the Match was Rossoneri goalkeeper Mike Maignan.

AC Milan caught Roma in joint second place to move within a point of leaders Napoli thanks to Strahinja Pavlovic’s counter-attack and Mike Maignan parrying the Paulo Dybala penalty.

Strahinja Pavlovic scored the opening goal at San Siro to put Milan in the lead against Roma.