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Multiple reports in Italy claim that Artem Dovbyk has suffered a mild muscle strain in his left thigh, which will force him to the sidelines for two more weeks.

Weston McKennie’s father hints that his son won’t necessarily leave Juventus at the end of his contract in June: ‘Stop with this clickbait BS!’

According to Il Mattino, Napoli are willing to evaluate any potential offers from the Saudi Pro League for Kevin De Bruyne this month, with the former Manchester City star also open to exploring his options.

Sky Sport Italia reports that Benfica and Nottingham Forest have inquired about Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca.

Inter are reportedly interested in Dodo, Nahuel Molina and even the possible return of Mattia Zanotti as their main target on the right flank, Joao Cancelo, is set to join Barcelona.

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Roma director Frederic Massara is travelling to Milan, where he’ll meet Giacomo Raspadori’s agents.

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Fiorentina are the latest Serie A club linked with Tottenham defender Radu Dragusin as the Viola are looking for defensive reinforcements in January.

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner has openly acknowledged that club captain Marc Guéhi could yet leave Selhurst Park during the January transfer window, as uncertainty continues to surround the defender’s long-term future.

Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri says that he’s only ‘watching’ the title duel between Inter and Napoli, who remain the favourites to win the Scudetto this season.

Massimiliano Allegri confirms that Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic are expected to start together for the second time in a Serie A match for Milan this season, but they are ‘not at peak condition.’

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Roma directors have sounded out Lorenzo Lucca’s availability and are open to sending Artem Dovbyk to Napoli.

Manchester United’s wide-ranging search for a new manager has taken another turn, with reports suggesting that Manchester United made an enquiry about Simone Inzaghi following the sacking of Ruben Amorim, only to be met with rejection.

Leeds United are interested in signing Axel Disasi from Chelsea, and the managerial situation of the London club will not affect the transfer.

According to Il Corriere dello Sport, Gian Piero Gasperini is due to meet Ryan Friedkin today in a pivotal discussion over Roma’s transfer plans.