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The World Cup draw launches the national team On March 26 in Bergamo, Italy-Northern Ireland. Possible Final on March 31, in Wales or Bosnia. Gattuso: ‘Let’s move Serie A for the playoffs.’ FIGC and Lega are already working. Derby, dear friend, I beat you. Thuram-Maignan for the city and league’s throne. A one-hour confrontation with the players. Napoli start again. …

Chelsea have reportedly made a flurry of enquiries this week over a potential transfer move for Sporting Lisbon central defender Ousmane Diomande. The talented young Ivory Coast international is also being linked as a target for Crystal Palace, but Chelsea could hijack their move, according to TEAMtalk. The Blues have long had Diomande on their radar, according to the report, …

Arsenal are reportedly hovering for the potential transfer of highly-regarded 15-year-old Liverpool wonderkid Joshua Abe. The talented teenager is not someone Liverpool will want to lose, but it seems the Reds are facing a threat from rivals Arsenal, according to the Daily Mail. The piece also quotes an expert on youth football as describing Abe as “the best of his …

Manchester City are reportedly offering goalkeeper James Trafford to Newcastle United in a bid to try to sign Tino Livramento. The Sky Blues signed Trafford from Burnley this summer, but quickly afterwards also brought in another top class goalkeeper in the form of Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is now clearly Pep Guardiola’s number one. This will surely cast major doubt over …

Liverpool are the latest club being linked with an interest in signing Nottingham Forest central midfielder Elliot Anderson. The England international is enjoying a remarkable rise in the Premier League and for his national side, becoming a hugely important player for Thomas Tuchel’s side towards the end of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Our information is that Chelsea are …

West Ham United midfielder Tomas Soucek has had his fair share of criticism in recent months. The Czech Republic International was not able to hit top form in recent months, but he has turned a corner under new manager Nuno Espirito Santo. The towering midfielder has had a change of role under the new manager, and he is being used …

Wolves are interested in signing Independiente de Valle midfielder Patrik Mercado in January. According to a report from El Diario, the Premier League site is closing in on the capture of the 22-year-old midfielder. They wanted to sign the player at the start of the season as well. The midfielder is reportedly on the radar of multiple clubs, including Sevilla, …

West Ham United are looking to improve their attacking unit in the coming months, and they have identified Franculino Dju as a target.  The 19-year-old attacker has done quite well for FC Midtjylland, and West Ham were hoping to secure his signature. However, a football agent has now informed Claret & Hugh that the player has no interest in joining …

Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni says Italian football could learn important lessons from the culture of the NBA, above all, a healthier relationship with defeat and public criticism. Speaking to Rivista Undici, the centre-back reflected on what he admires most about American basketball and how it contrasts with the environment surrounding Serie A players. “The thing I envy most about that …

German Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart will not be listening to offers for Ghanaian winger Justin Diehl in the January transfer window. The 20-year-old born in Germany joined Stuttgart from FC Koln in 2024, but has not been lucky with injuries.Despite the numerous injury setbacks, VfB Stuttgart still trust in the youngster and hopes to keep him for a long time.Speaking …

Samu Aghehowa has been linked with a move away from Porto in recent months. The 21-year-old has done quite well joining the club, scoring 36 goals in 59 matches. The Spanish attacker is highly rated across Europe, and he is regarded as one of the finest young talents in world football. Tottenham Hotspur have been monitoring his progress, and he …

Tottenham Hotspur remain interested in securing the services of Monaco attacker Maghnes Akliouche. The 23-year-old has been a key player for the French outfit, and he registered 19 goal contributions last season. Tottenham have been tracking him for quite some time, and they have now made contact with the French outfit to formally confirm their interest in the player, as …

A few days ago Paulo Dybala turned 32, and once again he is working to recover from yet another injury – one that has already forced him to miss a couple of matches. With his contract expiring on June 30, it’s only natural that Roma are now entering, and will continue over the next weeks, a deeper phase of reflection …

Harvey Elliott joined Aston Villa on loan during the summer transfer window. However, the 22-year-old has not been able to hold down a regular starting spot for them. The England youth International needs regular opportunities at this stage of his career, and it seems that he could return to Liverpool in January. According to football insider, Liverpool are prepared to …

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