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Napoli are in need of new midfield reinforcements amidst an injury crisis in the middle of the park, and have recently been in contact with Manchester United again to explore a potential deal for Kobbie Mainoo, Football Italia expert Alfredo Pedullà reports.  Napoli were looking at signing a new midfielder following the injury to star signing Kevin De Bruyne. That …

Netherlands' Emanuel Emegha in action with Lithuania's Edgaras Utkus and Markas Beneta. (REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw) Chelsea’s season just keeps soaring. Enzo Maresca’s side sit second in the Premier League and are quietly shaping themselves into genuine title contenders. In Europe, they look just as formidable — their emphatic 3–0 dismantling of Barcelona at Stamford Bridge was a statement win, …

Billy Gilmour is expected to miss at least 15 games for Napoli, as the Scotland international may undergo surgery in the coming days, leaving Antonio Conte with just three players available in central midfield. Napoli are going through an injury crisis, particularly in midfield, where Kevin De Bruyne, Frank Anguissa and Gilmour have been ruled out for months. Gilmour sustained …

Another action-packed weekend of Serie A football is just around the corner, as Roma prepare to host Napoli in an early Scudetto six-pointer, Milan and Lazio prepare to face each other twice within four days, while Inter and Juventus aim for redemption after slips in Week 12.  Here’s what’s in store in Serie A this weekend.  Sunday’s headline fixture sees …

Leeds United have had a disappointing Premier League campaign so far, and they are very much in the race for survival.  Naturally, Daniel Fake is under a lot of pressure. There have been rumours that Leeds could look to part ways with him in the coming weeks. It will be interesting to see if he can hold onto his job …

Lautaro Martinez was subbed off in Inter’s last two games, but according to Gazzetta, the Nerazzurri captain still has full trust from the club and the coach. Inter captain Lautaro Martinez was subbed during the last two matches against Milan and Atletico Madrid, and the Argentine did not hide his frustration in the Spanish capital after seeing his number on …

Wolverhampton Wanderers have had a disappointing Premier League campaign so far and they are fighting for survival in the top flight. They have brought in Rob Edwards as the club’s new manager and he is already working hard to turn things around for his team. Vitor Pereira was shown the door a few weeks ago. According to recent reports via …

Christian Pulisic is a major doubt for Milan approaching their double-header against Lazio over the next few days, and with Santiago Gimenez also unavailable, Massimiliano Allegri is left with a decision to make regarding a strike partner for Rafael Leao.  Pulisic is currently the joint-top goalscorer in Serie A with five goals from his first eight league outings of the …

Reports in Italy claim that former Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne has an agreement in place to return to Serie A with Lazio, almost four years after he left the Partenopei to join Toronto in MLS.  Insigne has been available as a free agent since the beginning of the summer, when he reached an agreement to terminate his Toronto contract by …

Thomas Frank’s Tottenham have entered the race to sign FC Midtjylland’s attacking sensation Franculino Dju. While Tottenham had an impressive start to life under Thomas Frank, things haven’t been that great for them in recent months. They have been inconsistent in the final third, and it has cost them big time. Franculino is a player in demand right now. Aston …

Manchester City have a strong interest in Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento, but could face competition from Arsenal and Manchester United for his signature. Newcastle don’t want to sell Livramento, but clubs are expected to test the Magpies’ resolve, either in January or next summer, as first reported here for the Daily Briefing. To get stories like this first, and …

Jurgen Klinsmann insists that things are not as bad as some have made out for Inter after their recent losses against Milan and Atletico Madrid in Serie A and the Champions League, and insists that head coach Cristian Chivu should not be judged on the number of defeats he has suffered.  Inter are currently fourth in both the Serie A …

Bayern Munich and Harry Kane are reportedly scheduled to hold talks over a new contract despite transfer links with Manchester United, Tottenham, and Barcelona. According to Christian Falk, writing exclusively for CF Bayern Insider, Kane seems happy to stay at Bayern and his management will discuss a new deal with the club after the January transfer window. The England international …

Paolo Di Canio believes that Inter are the closest of the Italian sides to winning the Champions League, but also feels that it is difficult for any Italian side to go the distance, and has explained where things went wrong for Cristian Chivu and his players against Atletico Madrid.  Inter are fourth in the Champions League standings with 12 points …

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. The 26-year-old French international will be out of contract at the end of the season, and he has not signed an extension with the club yet. Naturally, there has been speculation surrounding his long-term future at the club. Liverpool could be under pressure …