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Italy may no longer be the dominant force they once were, but the Azzurri have also faced bad luck in their World Cup qualifying campaign, meeting Europe’s most in-form country in Group I. Italy will face Norway in the final Group I game this evening, but are already certain to go through the World Cup playoffs in March. Only the …

According to TEAMtalk, Al Ahli striker Ivan Toney is not interested in a move to Leeds United. The English striker is looking to win his place in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the World Cup next year and to do that, he would need to move back to the Premier League. It is widely believed that the former Brentford star is …

Sunderland and Wolves have had contrasting starts to the Premier League season, but they could now go head-to-head in the transfer market as both clubs seek to improve their respective squads in January. Sunderland currently sit inside the top four, and signings in January would help their case for a top-half finish – which would be a huge success for …

According to Tuttosport newspaper, Juventus are interested in Elche starlet Rodrigo Mendoza, who has a €20m release clause. Juventus are reportedly interested in promising Elche midfielder Mendoza. The 20-year-old has scored two goals in 10 appearances across all competitions this season, and the Bianconeri have been following him for several months. According to Tuttosport, Juventus scouted Mendoza during the U20 …

Aston Villa are interested in a move for Everton star James Garner, according to Football Insider. The future of midfielder Garner is uncertain at Everton since the player is coming towards the end of his contract with David Moyes’ side. The former Manchester United academy gradaute is set to become a free agent in the summer next year and Premier …

Milan are keen to renew Christian Pulisic’s contract, but talks have stalled for now as the American winger reportedly wants guarantees that the club will qualify for the Champions League this season. Milan are prepared to extend Pulisic’s contract beyond 2027, but according to Calciomercato.com, talks between the two parties are stalling. Milan expert Daniele Longo reports that the club …

Elia Caprile, Sandro Tonali and Riccardo Calafiori won’t even be on the Italy bench for a game against Norway this evening. Italy CT Gattuso has named his 23-man squad list for a World Cup qualifying fixture against Norway at San Siro. As reported by TMW, the three players left out of the squad are Elia Caprile, Riccardo Calafiori and Sandro …

Italian legend Antonio Cabrini feels Gennaro Gattuso will use a three-man defence in a World Cup qualifying fixture against Norway as he’ll be looking for ‘certainties’ at the back. Italy host Norway at San Siro this evening, but will need a win by nine goals to overtake their rivals at the top of Group I. This means the Azzurri are …

Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Manchester United are open to discussing a loan deal with an option to buy for Roma target Joshua Zirkzee, but the Giallorossi have set their sights on other strikers as well, including Tottenham’s Mathys Tel. Roma are determined to sign at least one new attacking player in the January transfer window, and Manchester United’s Zirkzee …

Man United could be busy in January, with there being a number of rumours regarding players who could sign or leave. As for the latter category, Joshua Zirkzee is a leading contender, given that he is said to be unhappy at Old Trafford. Zirkzee has struggled for prominence this season, with the likes of Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Mason …

Napoli star Rasmus Hojlund missed Saturday’s game against Belarus due to a fever, but should be fit for Tuesday’s match against Scott McTominay’s Scotland. Napoli star Hojlund was not even on the bench last night when his Denmark side were held to a 2-2 home draw by Belarus in the World Cup qualifiers. As reported by Danish media outlet Ekstrabladet, …

Bechem United will be desperate to turn their season around when they host FC Samartex 1996 in a crucial Match Week 10 encounter at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park. The Hunters remain lodged in the bottom three after suffering a narrow 3-2 defeat to Young Apostles last weekend, their fifth loss of the campaign. With just six points from nine …

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Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konaté has spoken publicly about the growing speculation surrounding his future, offering a rare glimpse into ongoing contract negotiations as he enters the final stretch of his current deal. The 26-year-old’s contract is set to expire in June, and with interest mounting from major European clubs, his next move has become one of the most closely watched …

Manchester City have begun “keeping tabs” on Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo, with the Premier League giants quietly intensifying their forward scouting plans ahead of next year, according to Sky Sports. The 25-year-old Ghana international has emerged as one of the most dynamic, hard-running wide forwards in the league, attracting interest from several top English clubs. Arne Slot’s Liverpool, who are …