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Manchester United are keen on Eintracht Frankfurt left back Nathaniel Brown. The Red Devils are understood to have sent scouts to watch the player during Frankfurt’s 2-0 defeat to Tottenham in last Wednesday’s final Champions League, League phase match. Brown has been on the radar of Manchester City as well as Arsenal in recent months, and TEAMtalk has reported that United are now preparing …

Chelsea are reportedly preparing an €80m (£69m) offer for one of Barcelona’s top players, with just days for new boss Liam Rosenior to make a statement in the January transfer window. The Blues have been uncharacteristically quiet over the last few weeks, which isn’t particularly surprising given the amount of backroom upheaval at Stamford Bridge, with Enzo Maresca sent packing …

Ghanaian forward Prince Ampem came off the bench to seal Eyupspor’s 3–1 comeback win away to Alanyaspor with a stoppage-time strike in the Turkish Super Lig.Introduced in the 75th minute, Ampem timed his run perfectly in added time, racing onto Jérôme Onguéné’s pass before finishing calmly to cap a ruthless second-half display.His goal added gloss after Talha Ülvan’s equaliser and …

Paolo Vanoli feels Fiorentina ‘deserved something more’ from their 2-1 defeat to Napoli and is open to a new heavy strike partnership in future. The Viola had been revitalised in 2026, but have now lost three on the bounce in all competition after defeats to Cagliari, then Como in the Coppa Italia, and this evening Napoli. Antonio Vergara and Miguel …

FC Petrolul Ploiești have completed the signing of Ghanaian midfielder Bismark Adjei-Boateng, commonly known as Nana Boateng, on a contract running for one and a half seasons.The 31-year-old returns to Romania’s Superliga after a spell in South Korea with Jeonbuk Hyundai. Boateng previously played a key role at CFR Cluj, where he became Romanian champion in 2022.Born in Accra, Ghana, …

Antonio Conte confirms Giovanni Di Lorenzo has probably torn his ACL, then lashes out angrily at Napoli directors, UEFA and more. ‘We need a bigger squad, otherwise it’s suicide.’ The Partenopei were in dire need of a boost after back-to-back defeats against Juventus in Serie A and Chelsea in the Champions League, the latter sealing their early elimination. Antonio Vergara …

Napoli bounced back from their midweek Champions League exit to pick up an important three points in Serie A with a 2-1 win against Fiorentina. Young forward Antonio Vergara, only really in the squad because of the extensive injuries to Antonio Conte’s squad, impressed once again and was Football Italia’s Player of the Match with a goal and an assist. …

Antonio Vergara and Miguel Gutierrez got their first ever Serie A goals to put Napoli back on track against Fiorentina, but Giovanni Di Lorenzo was stretchered off. The Partenopei were coming off back-to-back defeats to Juventus and Chelsea, the latter sealing their Champions League elimination midweek. The epic injury crisis meant there was no room for squad rotation, as Vanja …

Milan’s pursuit of Jean-Philippe Mateta has hit a fresh obstacle as Crystal Palace struggle to line up a replacement for the French striker. Talks between the two clubs had been progressing, with Milan identifying Mateta as a profile capable of adding physicality and depth to their attacking department. However, Palace are now reluctant to give the green light to any …

Jordan Ayew missed the first penalty of his club career as Leicester City suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Charlton Athletic in the English Championship.The Ghana captain had the chance to get Leicester back into the game in the 56th minute from the spot, but Ayew's strike from 12 yards hit the post despite sending the goalkeeper the wrong way. …

AC Milan have secured the long-term future of captain Mike Maignan, with the goalkeeper putting pen to paper on a new contract that runs until June 2031. In an official statement, the club confirmed they were “delighted to announce the renewal of Mike Maignan’s contract until 30 June 2031,” highlighting his leadership, reliability and importance both on and off the …

Manchester City are hoping to alleviate their defensive crisis this month with a late-window approach for one of South America’s hottest prospects. While City have it all to do in the Premier League as they seek to chase down leaders Arsenal and hold off the challenge of Aston Villa, their capacity to do so is being hampered by a lack …

Aduana FC will welcome FC Samartex at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park in Dormaa with a lot at stake for both sides in the quest for the Ghana Premier League title.The hosts, two-time champions, returned to winning ways last week after a hard-fought victory on the road against Swedru All Blacks, to reignite their title chances. Aduana currently sit third …

Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo was stretchered off in agony after his left knee appeared to buckle during today’s match against Fiorentina. The Partenopei were leading 1-0 through an Antonio Vergara goal and had just seen Roberto Piccoli’s header bounce off the upright when Di Lorenzo went to charge down an effort. As he landed, his left knee seemed to …

Ademola Lookman’s future at Atalanta has suddenly become one of the hottest transfer sagas of the window, with both Fenerbahce and Atletico Madrid pushing to sign the Nigerian forward. Reports from Turkey claim Fenerbahce had already reached a broad agreement with Atalanta on a deal worth €35m plus €5m in bonuses. However, the negotiations have reportedly stalled over payment terms. …