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Reports in Italy claim that Juventus, Inter and Premier League clubs are interested in signing Mike Maignan as a free agent in June, but according to Gazzetta, Milan have offered the French goalkeeper a new €5m-a-year contract. Maignan has inspired many Milan victories this season with some crucial saves, including penalty kick stops on Paulo Dybala and Hakan Calhanoglu in …

Qualification for the Champions League knockout play-off grants circa €30m, but Juventus are still winless in Europe this season, so they need the three points away at Bodo/Glimt tonight. Juventus will be looking for their first Champions League win this season tonight as Luciano Spalletti’s men visit Bodo/Glimt. As reported by Tuttosport, the Bianconeri aim for a place in the …

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to make a major move in the upcoming January transfer window as they look to address their need for a consistent goal scorer. According to Sky Sport, the North London side have set their sights on FC Porto’s prolific forward Samu Aghehowa, one of Europe’s most exciting young attacking talents. At just 21 years old, Aghehowa …

Liverpool have a strong interest in an ambitious potential transfer move for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise to replace Mohamed Salah. As first reported here for the Daily Briefing, the Reds are joined by Arsenal and Manchester United in keeping a close eye on Olise, who could leave Bayern for around €130-140m. The France international has been a joy to …

Massimiliano Allegri’s reaction to Milan’s victory in the derby highlights the spirit the Italian coach wants to see in the team after beating Inter. Milan are unbeaten in 11 Serie A matches, having only lost the opening league game of the season against Cremonese in August. The Rossoneri also beat direct rivals Roma, Napoli and Inter and are just two …

Liverpool suffered a shock defeat against Nottingham Forest at Anfield in the Premier League. The defending champions continue their disastrous form this season with the Merseyside club now dropping in the bottom half of the Premier League table. They have lost six of their last seven league matches, a run that normally relegation threatened teams go through. Nothing is working …

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim spoke to the press after last night’s 1-0 defeat at home to Everton. It was a hugely frustrating night for the Red Devils as they failed to find a way past a ten-man Toffees side who scraped a win thanks to a superb goal by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Amorim was clearly not happy as he spoke …

Chelsea are understood to be stepping up their interest in Atletico Madrid central midfielder Pablo Barrios, who is also a target for Liverpool. As first reported here for the Daily Briefing, sources have informed me of Chelsea’s strong interest in Barrios, who is on their list as they prepare to make a big investment in midfield. The Blues also want …

After an eventful summer transfer window this year, Manchester United are now preparing for their next step in the transfer market. The Red Devils bought players like Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Senne Lammens in the summer transfer window to address the issues facing the squad. While the jury is still out on some of those signings, Mbeumo …

Beware to anyone who gets it wrong Champions, Juve and Napoli’s assault on the play-off Bodo Glimt for Spalletti Frost and snow in Norway. Luciano changes again in attack with Openda and Conceiçao Conte against Qarabag Conte forced to get the three points against the Azerbaijanis: ‘I want to dedicate the win to Maradona.’ It’s the old Inter: attention drop …

Atletico Madrid are reportedly interested in a potential transfer deal for Marseille forward Mason Greenwood, who could cost €80m. The 24-year-old has been in fine form in Ligue 1, and it looks like it could earn him another big move in the near future after his difficult end at Manchester United. According to Fichajes, Atletico look ready to move for …

Liverpool are reportedly preparing a move for AZ Alkmaar’s teenage sensation Kees Smit, with Football Insider revealing that an offer in the region of £25 million will be required to secure the midfielder’s signature. The defending Premier League champions are one of several European giants eyeing the highly rated 19-year-old, whose impressive performances in the Eredivisie have made him one …

Liverpool are accelerating their efforts to sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth ahead of the January transfer window, with concrete discussions already taking place between the two clubs, according to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg. The 25-year-old Ghanaian winger, who has been one of Bournemouth’s best players this season, has drawn the attention of several Premier League giants following a string …

Manchester United lost against Everton in the Premier League on Monday night. The Red Devils played most of the match with one more player since Idrissa Gueye was sent off in the first half for Everton, surprisingly, for fighting with teammate Michael Keane. The stage was set for Ruben Amorim and his team to deliver another position result this season. …

Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly both keen on a potential transfer deal for RB Leipzig wonderkid Assan Ouedraogo. The talented 19-year-old midfielder looks like one of the most exciting prospects in Europe right now, having shone for the Leipzig first-team and having recently made his debut for the senior German national side. This has Man Utd and Chelsea keeping …