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Midtjylland defender Ousmane Diao has revealed his admiration for Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike and claimed that he would love to play alongside the French international. 

Tuttosport has officially announced the 25-player shortlist for the 2025 Golden Boy award, which includes two young Italy talents and two players currently playing in Serie A. 

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing the Italian striker Mateo Retegui. 

There is mixed news from the Roma treatment room, as while Leon Bailey might finally be ready for his debut, Angelino’s problem is more serious than previously believed.

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Inter announced the club ran at a profit of €35.4m this year, something they had not achieved ‘in modern history,’ including a record €567m revenue.

Liverpool and Chelsea are interested in signing the Aston Villa attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to add more quality to the attacking unit, and they have been linked with the Brentford star, Kevin Schade. 

The city council in Rome has confirmed that plans for a new Roma stadium will be delivered ‘by the end of the year’ in order to meet UEFA deadlines for prospective host venues ahead of EURO 2032, which will be co-hosted by Italy and Turkey. 

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 Chelsea are interested in signing the Brazilian defender Murillo from Nottingham Forest.

Fiorentina’s medical director, Luca Pengue, rules out a serious ankle injury for Moise Kean, but the Italy international continues training separately ahead of a Serie A game against Milan.

Juventus are unwilling to sell Kenan Yildiz and are in talks to extend his contract, given that Barcelona, Chelsea and Arsenal are interested in the Turkish star who earns less than €2m in Turin.

Mario Balotelli picks Francesco Pio Esposito over Francesco Camarda and feels he was ‘more consistent’ than Milan star Rafael Leao.