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Erling Haaland is having the time of his life this season. The Norwegian is scoring goals for fun, both for his club Manchester City as well for his country, Norway. In 15 appearances for Man City this season, the striker has already scored 19 goals. He has taken his country Norway to the World Cup in 2026, their first qualification …

Juventus can let out a sigh of relief as Dusan Vlahovic is not expected to be sidelined as a result of the knock he picked up while on international duty with Serbia earlier this week, but his availability for Saturday’s Serie A match against Fiorentina is still in doubt according to the latest updates.  Vlahovic led the line for Serbia …

Tommaso Baldanzi has not had much of a chance to impress at the Stadio Olimpico with Roma, and is now opening up to the idea of joining Hellas Verona, Football Italia expert Alfredo Pedullà writes.  Several days ago, we reported the possibility of Tomasso Baldanzi moving from Roma to Hellas Verona becoming a viable option again.  There had been discussions …

Reports in Italy claim that Juventus are keen to circle back to the idea of signing Granit Xhaka during the January transfer window, just six months into his return to the Premier League with Sunderland.  According to Italian outlet Tuttosport, Juventus are keen to add strength in depth to their midfield department, which has become overly-reliant on Khephren Thuram and …

Manchester United have accelerated their scouting of AZ Alkmaar midfield sensation Kees Smit, with the club viewing the 19-year-old as a potential cornerstone of their long-term rebuild, according to reports from CentreDevils. The Dutch starlet has emerged as one of Europe’s most exciting young midfielders, attracting serious attention across the Premier League and AZ Alkmaar are expected to demand around …

Liverpool have accelerated their pursuit of Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, with sporting director Richard Hughes personally leading discussions for more than two months, a trusted source on X has revealed. Hughes, who spent nearly a decade shaping Bournemouth’s recruitment strategy before arriving at Anfield, retains strong relationships at the south-coast club, connections that have now put Liverpool in the strongest …

The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association, Henry Asante Twum, says the mood in the Black Stars camp remains highly competitive as the team prepares to face South Korea in their final November friendly. Nineteen players are currently in camp for Tuesdays match at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. The squad has been trimmed by injuries to Francis Abu, …

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Manchester City have set their sights on one of Germany’s most promising young defenders, with Bild reporting that Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown has been added to the club’s shortlist. The 22-year-old has emerged as one of the Bundesliga’s best full-backs this season, continuing his rapid rise since joining Eintracht Frankfurt from FC Nürnberg in 2024. Brown’s combination of talent, …

AC Milan star Christian Pulisic is in no rush to commit to a new long-term deal at San Siro, with the American forward choosing to delay contract discussions until the club secures qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League, according to Calciomercato. The 27-year-old, who joined Milan from Chelsea in 2023, has been one of the club’s most consistent performers …

Nottingham Forest are preparing to play hardball over the future of Elliot Anderson, with the club convinced that the 22-year-old is on track to become the next £100m-plus English superstar, according to The Telegraph. The midfielder has emerged as one of the most influential players in the Premier League this season, and Forest have made it clear that they will …

Jadon Sancho’s unexpected visit to Istanbul is attracting attention in the media and creating speculation over his future. The Manchester United winger, currently seeking a fresh start after a difficult spell at Old Trafford, held discreet but meaningful discussions with representatives from Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray, and Beşiktaş during the international break, meetings that have now placed the Turkish Süper Lig firmly …

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.

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.

Quick take: Touchline talk: leadership changes often bring short-term energy but require time for structure. Watch for shifts in pressing triggers, build-up patterns, and set-piece routines. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.