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Worrying news for Juventus and Luciano Spalletti ahead of the weekend: Dusan Vlahovic is now a major doubt for his highly anticipated return to Florence, where Juve face Fiorentina on Saturday at 18:00 CET. According to reports from Serbia’s training camp, via CalcioMercato, the striker, currently the Bianconeri’s top scorer, was forced to leave the pitch early during Thursday’s international …

Anderlecht midfielder Nathan De Cat has done quite well for the Belgian club, and his performances have attracted the attention of top teams. According to a report from TEAMtalk, Tottenham Hotspur, Brighton, and Aston Villa are monitoring his progress. The 17-year-old is a tremendous talent with a bright future, and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition for the …

Let’s be honest: so far, this hasn’t been a successful signing. Joao Mario has spent far more time on Juventus’ bench than on the pitch wearing a starting shirt. The warning signs were already there under Igor Tudor, who clearly wasn’t a great admirer of the Portuguese full-back. After a handful of starts early on, Joao Mario quickly slipped out …

Former Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, now at Manchester City, says he still follows the Rossoneri closely and believes they have what it takes to win the Scudetto this season. Speaking to SportMediaset, via TuttoSport, the Dutch international admitted he will be glued to the screen for this weekend’s Derby della Madonnina, and made no secret of who he’ll be supporting: …

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve the attacking unit with the signing of the Monaco attacker, Maghnes Akliouche. A report from TEAMtalk claims they were monitoring his performances while on international duty this week. The player was in action for his country against Ukraine, and Tottenham representatives were present to watch him closely. The report claims that he is one …

Como president Mirwan Suwarso has confirmed that the club rejected a lucrative last-minute offer from a Saudi Arabian side for one of their wingers this summer – strongly hinting that the player in question was Assane Diao. Speaking to Sky Sport Insider, via TuttoMercatoWeb, Suwarso revealed how close the deal came to happening: “It was one of our wingers – …

Nations FC tactician Stephen Frimpong Manso says his outfit is well-prepared for the upcoming Ghana Premier League clash against Berekum Chelsea.The Abrankese-based club travels to Berekum for the matchday 10 encounter, scheduled to take place at the Golden City Park on Sunday.Having shared the spoils against Hohoe United last weekend, the former Bibiani Goldstars gaffer insists the side are seeking …

Erling Haaland kept it candid on the eve of Norway’s decisive World Cup qualifier against Italy, as he prepares to face rising Inter and Azzurri talent Francesco Pio Esposito at San Siro. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, with quotes via FCInterNews, the Manchester City striker admitted he doesn’t yet know much about his young opponent but still had words …

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is in the twilight stages of his career, and he will need to be replaced in the future. He has a contract with the club until 2027, and he’s already 34. Liverpool must start planning for a future without him. According to Khalid Boulharouz, Micky van de Ven could be the ideal replacement for the …

German-born Ghanaian defender Kwabe Appiah Schulz emerged as the hero for SV Sandhausen on Saturday, scoring a decisive goal to help his outfit secure victory over FC 08 Homburg in the German lower-tier league.The 27-year-old centre-back played a pivotal role, contributing to his outfit 1-0 away victory over their opponent in the round 17 clash, held at the Waldstadion.Kwabe Schulz …

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is looking to improve the midfield unit in the coming months, and he is hoping to bring in an addition in January. They have identified the Lille star Ayyoub Bouaddi as a potential target. The talented young midfielder is highly in France, and he has a big future ahead of himself. Manchester United have been …

Ten months after hanging up his boots, Simon Kjaer has reflected on his time at Milan, revealing calm gratitude and striking honesty about his career, the club’s evolution, and what lies ahead. “I’m a fan of Milan and Denmark,” Kjaer told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “In 2022, when a teammate parked at Milanello, I could see the joy on his …

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has been linked with a move to Real Madrid in recent weeks. The 25-year-old has been exceptional for Liverpool this season, and Real Madrid are interested in securing his signature. However, Liverpool have no intention of letting the player leave, and they are hoping to tie him down to a new deal. They have already opened …

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.