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Fikayo Tomori believes that playing in Serie A does not harm his chances of being called up to the England national team, pointing to his Rossoneri teammate Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Jarrel Quansah, currently playing in the Bundesliga, as examples of players who have excelled after leaving the Premier League.  The 27-year-old has racked up 189 competitive appearances for Milan since …

Como coach Cesc Fabregas confirms Nico Paz will remain at Como in January and even refuses to rule out the Argentine’s stay at the Stadio Sinigaglia in 2026-27. Como coach Fabregas held a press conference on Thursday, on the eve of a Serie A match against Sassuolo. Reports from South America have claimed that Real Madrid are already considering bringing …

According to Il Corriere della Sera, Roma owners have determined a budget for January transfer moves, which will allow the Giallorossi to sign new players not necessarily through loan or swap deals. Enthusiasm is through the roof at the Olimpico as Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma have taken the top spot of the Serie A table after Round 12. According to …

It is confirmed that Italy will be in pot 4 if they qualify for the 2026 World Cup, so we take a look at the best and worst-case scenarios if the Azzurri qualify. Italy will need to go through the World Cup play-off to qualify for the competition in 2026 after missing the 2018 and 2022 editions. Earlier this week, …

Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, Giuliano Simeone, Alex Baena and Pablo Barrios. (REUTERS/Susana Vera) Chelsea are making waves in the Champions League this season, with Enzo Maresca’s side firmly on course to secure automatic qualification for the last 16. Their recent 3-0 demolition of Barcelona at Stamford Bridge highlighted their European credentials, with Estevao producing a stunning solo goal, Liam Delap …

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has reportedly now had his emergency meeting with club bosses and been given a final warning over his job. It seems the Reds want to see an immediate improvement from Slot, according to the information in the X post below, with the demand now being to deliver six points from the club’s next two Premier League …

Liverpool travel to face Italian football giants Inter on 9th December for Arne Slot’s final Champions League fixture of 2025. Both teams will have ambitions of consolidating a top-eight spot in the league phase under the competition’s new format. The San Siro has proved a happy hunting ground for the Reds over the years, boasting a 100% record in Lombardy …

Manchester United have made contact with the representatives of Real Madrid’s unsettled Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior, as first reported via the Daily Briefing. The Red Devils are likely to be joined by Manchester City in targeting Vinicius if he does end up leaving the Bernabeu, though that is still by no means certain. Sources in the industry insist that Real …

Crystal Palace defender Daniel Muñoz has publicly revealed his ambition to play for one of Europe’s elite clubs, naming Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain as his dream destinations. The Colombian international’s comments come at a time when speculation around his future is intensifying, with several major European sides reportedly preparing moves for the 29-year-old right-back. Muñoz admitted …

Massimiliano Allegri urges his players to switch focus to Lazio after beating Inter and hints that the Rossoneri won’t make big deals in January: ‘We have players who can give us much more in the second half of the season.’ Allegri unusually held a pre-match press conference two days before a Milan game, speaking to the media on Thursday ahead …

Leeds United are targeting a move for midfielder Kalvin Phillips in the January transfer window, according to Daily Star, as reported by MOTLeeds News. The midfielder is fan favourite at Elland Road and he was part of the 2019-20 team that won promotion to the Premier League. The English midfielder was brilliant for the Whites in the top flight and …

Crystal Palace are reportedly showing an interest in a potential transfer move for Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock this January. The 26-year-old started brightly when he first joined the Magpies from Arsenal, but he’s now fallen down the pecking order in Eddie Howe’s squad, and that’s put his future in some doubt. It seems Newcastle could now be prepared to …

Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri says Christian Pulisic will likely be unavailable in the next Serie A match against Lazio. Milan could be forced to cope without their best scorer, Pulisic, in a Serie A match against Lazio on Saturday. Allegri held a press conference two days before the game, hinting that the American winger will probably miss the upcoming league …

Udinese have won the prestigious ‘De Sanctis Award for Sustainability’, highlighting innovation through the Bluenergy Stadium. Serie A side Udinese have won the De Sanctis Award for Sustainability, with the Bluenergy Stadium recognised as one of Europe’s most advanced and environmentally responsible sports infrastructures. The ceremony took place at Palazzo Chigi in the presence of Italy’s Minister for the Environment …

West Ham United are reportedly interested in a potential transfer move for AC Milan striker Santiago Gimenez, and could try offering Jean-Clair Todibo as part of the deal. Gimenez’s agent Rafaela Pimenta is said to have received some approaches from clubs in England, and it seems West Ham are one to watch in particular. According to Sport Witness, citing reports …