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Liverpool’s defensive planning may be taking shape behind the scenes, with reports from Sky Sports Italia suggesting the club have made an initial enquiry to Inter Milan regarding the availability of right-back Denzel Dumfries. The approach is understood to be exploratory rather than advanced, but it highlights Liverpool’s growing awareness of potential changes in the right-back market. Dumfries, now 29, …

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito expressed shock on Saturday after his team suffered a 3-1 defeat to struggling Heart of Lions in the Ghana Premier League. The two clubs locked horns at the Kpando Sports Stadium in what was their Week 21 fixture of the 2025/26 league campaign.On the matchday, Heart of Lions led by two goals at …

Arsenal’s long-term attacking plans may be heading towards a crucial change, with reports suggesting the club are exploring creative ways to compete for one of Europe’s most sought-after forwards. According to TEAMtalk, the Gunners have discussed the possibility of including Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli as part of a potential deal to sign Julian Alvarez from Atlético Madrid. The mere …

A potential January exit for Brahim Díaz is emerging as a realistic scenario at Real Madrid, with the player’s limited involvement this season prompting renewed transfer discussions across Europe. Opportunities have been hard to come by during the current campaign for the Morocco international. Competition for places remains fierce, and Díaz has struggled to secure a consistent run of starts. …

THANK YOU, COLLINS BOAH Quick take: Transfer watch: this move could reshape selection options and tactical balance in coming weeks. If incentives and add-ons are confirmed, expect follow-up negotiations or medicals to move quickly. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Pisa have officially announced the dismissal of coach Alberto Gilardino after managing just one victory in 23 Serie A games. There had been reports swirling around on Saturday evening that the 3-1 home defeat to Sassuolo would be the final straw in a situation that had become increasingly untenable. The club released a formal statement late into the night confirming …

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.

Despite the serious Giovanni Di Lorenzo injury, Napoli will reportedly go ahead and complete the swoop for Sporting CP wide striker Alisson Santos, on loan with option to buy for a total €20m. Di Lorenzo was stretchered off during today’s 2-1 win over Fiorentina and coach Antonio Conte suggested they fear he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left …

There are growing reports that Pisa could pull the plug on Alberto Gilardino following today’s defeat to Sassuolo, with Marco Giampaolo approached to take over. The newly-promoted club knew it would be a tough campaign, but find themselves in joint last place alongside Hellas Verona after 23 rounds. They were beaten 3-1 by Sassuolo this afternoon on home turf and …

Serie A clubs were busy today as they race to wrap up deals before the transfer window closes on Monday. Youssef Maleh joined Cremonese on loan from Lecce, Genoa activated their option to sign Leo Ostigard on a permanent deal and Cyril Ngonge and Luca Marianucci left Napoli on loan moves. Football Italia takes a look at every confirmed transfer …

Cagliari put themselves comfortably mid-table with a spectacular Semih Kilicsoy scissor-kick volley the highlight of their 4-0 win against 10-man Hellas Verona. This was a big relegation tussle, as Hellas were in joint last place with Pisa going into this weekend, while the Sardinians had broken away following back-to-back wins over Juventus and Fiorentina. Michael Folorunsho, Andrea Belotti and Mattia …

Alessio Romagnoli is set to stay at Lazio after a chaotic final day of the Qatari transfer window saw the deal go from off, to on, to off again, in the space of a few hours. Al-Sadd, where Italian Roberto Mancini now coaches, were close to completing the deal. Reports from Manuel Baiocchini, and later confirmed by Gianluca Di Marzio, …

Ademola Lookman is edging closer to Atletico Madrid, after reports the Spanish side improved their personal terms and agreed a deal with Atalanta, unlike Fenerbahce. The Nigeria international had been trying to push for the exit over the summer towards Inter, but La Dea wouldn’t sell to a direct competitor within Serie A for under €50m. He had seemed to …

Antonio Vergara is the man of the moment at the minute in Naples. Napoli are currently going through the motions as the Scudetto holders face a growing injury list, an awkward early exit from the UEFA Champions League and a real fight on their hands to retain the Serie A trophy. However, if there was one silver lining amongst all …

Torino have officially signed Sandro Kulenovic from GNK Dinamo Zagreb and Luca Marianucci from Napoli, but deals for Tottenham’s Callum Olusesi and Kevin Jappert of Barracas Central stalled. The Granata are having a very active spell on the transfer market as we approach the January deadline. Marianucci completed his loan move from Napoli and there is no option to make …