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Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve their defensive unit with the signing of Lautaro Rivero.  The 22-year-old is highly rated in Argentina, and he could develop into a key player for the North London outfit. They want him to start alongside his compatriot Cristian Romero. The player has done quite well for River Plate, but he is valued at €100 …

Juventus picked up their first Champions League win of the campaign tonight with a 3-2 win against Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt on a snowy Tuesday night in Nordland. Turkish sensation Kenan Yildiz was Football Italia’s Player of the Match for the game. Bodo/Glimt: Haikin 6; Bjorkan 5.5, Aleesami 5.5, Bjortuft 6, Sjovold 6; Fet 6, Berg 6.5, Evjen 7; Blomberg 7, Hogh …

Kenan Yildiz came off the bench and transformed the match, as Juventus fought back for their first Champions League win of the season, 3-2 away to Bodo/Glimt. The Bianconeri were still without a win in Europe after three draws and a defeat to Real Madrid, but also struggled with Luciano Spalletti’s three consecutive stalemates in all competition. Federico Gatti was …

Arsenal are interested in signing the Elche midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza.  The 20-year-old has done quite well for the Spanish club, and Real Madrid are also monitoring his progress. According to a report from The Telegraph, there is a €20 million release clause in his contract. Although the player is expected to be sold at the end of the season, a …

Lautaro Martinez made it clear he has little time for outside noise as Inter prepare for a crucial Champions League meeting with Atlético Madrid. Fresh off a tense Derby defeat, the captain dismissed claims that his form fluctuates between competitions, insisting nothing has changed in his approach. “Before they said I didn’t score in the Champions League, now it’s the …

Zeki Çelik has become one of the surprise pillars of Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma this season, and his rise has not gone unnoticed across the Premier League. The Turkish full-back, whose contract expires on June 30, is attracting growing interest from Manchester United, according to reports from England, via TuttoMercatoWeb. His contractual situation makes him an appealing target, with United …

West Ham United are interested in signing the VFL Bochum midfielder Cajetan Lenz.  The 19-year-old is highly rated in Germany, and his performances have attracted the attention of the Premier League club. According to Sky Sports, West Ham have already made enquiries regarding a potential move. It will be interesting to see if they follow up with an official proposal. …

Juventus director Giorgio Chiellini just about made it to Norway for the Bodo/Glimt match and admits this is ‘a decisive crossroads’ for their Champions League campaign. It kicks off at the Aspmyra Stadion in Bodo, Norway, at 20.00 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Napoli-Qarabag on the Liveblog. There were …

Napoli director Giovanni Manna has praised club legend Diego Maradona, on the anniversary of his death, as his side prepare for a tricky Champions League clash with Azerbaijani side Qarabag. It kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona at 20.00 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Bodo/Glimt-Juventus on the …

Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in signing the Nottingham Forest defender Murillo. The 23-year-old has done quite well for the English club, and the London clubs would be prepared to provide him with an exit route. According to a report from Fichajes, the player will cost around €80-€90 million. It will be interesting to see which of the two clubs …

Manchester United’s recent defeat to Everton at Old Trafford on Monday night was a significant setback to the club’s developing form under manager Ruben Amorim. Despite the Toffees being reduced to ten men for the vast majority of the game, Idrissa Gueye saw red for an astonishing altercation with teammate Michael Keane in the 13th minute, Man United struggled to …

Chelsea's Joao Pedro and Pedro Neto. (REUTERS/Hannah Mckay) Chelsea’s rise under Enzo Maresca shows no signs of slowing, with the Blues looking increasingly like genuine title contenders. Their 2–0 victory over Burnley at the weekend — courtesy of Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández, both brilliantly assisted by youngsters Jamie Gittens and Marc Guiu — highlighted their growing momentum. Second in …

Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in the Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay. The Scottish international has been outstanding since joining the Italian club, and he registered 18 contributions last season. He was nominated for the Ballon d’Or as well. There is no doubt that he is a quality player, and Manchester United are now hoping to bring him back to …

Antonio Conte insists Napoli have ‘great respect’ for Qarabag after their Champions League upsets, but is forced to deal with yet another new injury problem. It kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona at 20.00 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Bodo/Glimt-Juventus on the Liveblog. The Partenopei got back …

Luciano Spalletti shrugs off Juventus difficulties against Bodo/Glimt and explains his massive squad rotation. ‘Every game is an opportunity to drag ourselves out of mediocrity.’ It kicks off at the Aspmyra Stadion in Bodo, Norway, at 20.00 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Napoli-Qarabag on the Liveblog. The conditions are …