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Liverpool are closing in on one of their most significant long-term defensive investments, with Jérémy Jacquet travelling to the North West today to complete the final stages of his move from Stade Rennais. The update was confirmed by respected journalist David Ornstein, who reports that all parties are working to finalise the deal, with a medical scheduled to take place …

Chelsea are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of defensive reinforcements, with French outlet L’Équipe claiming the Blues are preparing a €30 million bid for highly rated Nantes centre-back Tylel Tati. At just 18 years old, Tati has already emerged as one of the most promising young defenders in Ligue 1. The teenager has featured in 19 senior matches for Nantes …

Chelsea have cooled their interest in Jérémy Jacquet following a significant shift in circumstances over the past 48 hours, clearing the path for Liverpool to move decisively for the Rennes defender. The update was provided by well-connected journalist Ben Jacobs, who revealed how quickly the balance of the deal has swung in Liverpool’s favour. Jacquet has been on the radar …

Manchester United’s long-term plans could depend on the future of Michael Carrick, with reports suggesting the interim boss is keen to bring Marcus Rashford back to Old Trafford should he be handed the role on a permanent basis. According to The Telegraph, Carrick views Rashford as a central figure in his vision for the club and believes the forward can …

Manchester City’s relationship with Kalvin Phillips appears to be nearing a decisive breaking point, with the Premier League giants now prepared to sanction his exit in the final hours of the transfer window. Signed from Leeds United in 2022 for a fee believed to be around £45 million, Phillips’ move to the Etihad has failed to deliver on expectations, and …

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has conceded that his side squandered a golden chance to narrow the gap on league leaders Medeama SC following their defeat to Heart of Lions. The Porcupine Warriors were beaten 3-1 by Lions at the Kpando Sports Stadium on Saturday in Matchday 21 of the Ghana Premier League. The loss came on the back …

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Young Apostles winger Hussein Issah was over the moon on Sunday after helping his team to thump Eleven Wonders 3-0 in the Ghana Premier League, but insisted that they should have scored more.In the Week 21 fixture of the 2025/26 league campaign, Hussein Issah’s brace and Kingsford Agyemang’s strike helped the hosts to secure all points.Speaking in his post-match interview, …

Eleven Wonders midfielder Eden Kofi Asamoah has attributed the team’s big defeat to Young Apostles in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday to their disallowed goal.Asamoah started for his team in the Week 21 fixture of the 2025/26 league campaign and played the full 90 minutes.On the matchday, Eleven Wonders took an early lead, but the goal was disallowed. Eden …

Eleven Wonders head coach Emmanuel Aidoo was lost for words on Sunday after his team suffered a 3-0 defeat to Young Apostles in the Ghana Premier League.The loss on Matchday 21 meant that Wonders have not lost three consecutive matches in the division as their struggles continue.Speaking in his post-match interview, Emmanuel Aidoo almost fell into silence as he struggled …

According to reports, the Inter supporter who threw the firework that struck Cremonese goalkeeper Emil Audero lost three fingers when throwing a second flare soon after. Play was temporarily halted at the Stadio Giovanni Zini when a loud explosion was heard and smoke filled the air, as a firework thrown from the away end filled with Inter supporters hit Audero. …

Lazio midfielder Matias Vecino is reportedly on his way to join Celta Vigo, which could in turn stall Reda Belahyane’s move to Verona, while Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was targeted by Bournemouth. Multiple sources including Sportitalia and transfer pundit Matteo Moretto claim that the deal is done, with Vecino travelling out for a medical tomorrow morning in Spain. The 34-year-old is only …

Luciano Spalletti explains Pierre Kalulu’s positioning at Juventus, reveals a Kenan Yildiz fitness problem, and assures they ‘don’t want Mauro Icardi’ from Galatasaray. The Bianconeri ran riot at the Stadio Tardini this evening for a 4-1 victory, with centre-back Gleison Bremer grabbing a rare brace, along with the acrobatic Weston McKennie volley and Jonathan David tap-in. Parma only managed to …

Liverpool are absolutely in the race to sign Jeremy Jacquet, as transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reveals the battle for the French defender has reached its “very final stages.” While Chelsea have long been considered the frontrunners, the Reds have emerged as a serious threat to hijack the deal, with negotiations intensifying just 24 hours before the February transfer deadline. According …

Gleison Bremer and Weston McKennie were full of praise for Luciano Spalletti after Juventus swept Parma aside 4-1. ‘He’s unique, I never in my career worked with a coach like this.’ The Bianconeri are keeping themselves in the thick of the race for a top four finish, further boosted by Como and Atalanta holding each other to a 0-0 draw …