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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. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Yaw Paintsil made an early impact for Lillestrøm, setting up the opening goal in their commanding 3–0 win over Stabæk in the Norwegian 1. Divisjon.The Norwegian-Ghanaian winger started brightly at ÅrÃ¥sen Stadion and delivered a precise cross in the 23rd minute, which Felix Va headed home to give Lillestrøm the lead.Paintsil’s energy and sharp runs down the flank kept Stabæk’s …

Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea could battle it out for the signature of Juventus attacker Jonathan David. The Canadian international’s move to Juventus hasn’t really gone according to plan. The 25-year-old has failed to establish himself as a key figure in the team, and he has gone down the pecking order following Luciano Spalletti’s arrival. His future has become a massive …

Arne Slot’s Liverpool is sensing a golden opportunity to lure Juventus attacking mainstay Kenan Yildiz away from the club. Kenan Yildiz has established himself as one of the best young attackers in the world with his consistent performances at Juventus. A host of top clubs are keen on signing the Turkish gem, and according to Pete O’Rourke via Football Insider, …

There is bad news for Fiorentina coach Paolo Vanoli on his debut, as top scorer Moise Kean is out of the squad to face Genoa with an injury. It kicks off at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Sunday at 14.00 GMT. This will be the first match under new coach Vanoli, after Stefano Pioli was sacked on Tuesday, and caretaker …

Liverpool are preparing an offer in excess of €100 million to sign Inter Milan centre-back Alessandro Bastoni. Arne Slot’s team are keen on reinforcing their backline. They want to bring in a world-class defender who could become one of their mainstays going forward. The Merseyside club have their eyes set on Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni, and according to a report from …

While Ivan Juric insisted the touchline row with Ademola Lookman had been resolved, the Nigeria international unfollowed the club and removed them from his social media posts. The clash occurred when Lookman was substituted during the second half of the Champions League victory away to Olympique Marseille. The forward seemed irritated at being replaced, and the coach took offence, grabbing …

Italian newspaper Il Giorno reports that Liverpool are preparing an offer worth €100m for Inter star Alessandro Bastoni, but the Nerazzurri are unwilling to sell and are following other centre-backs, including Marc Guehi and Nathan Aké. Premier League giants Liverpool are preparing an offer of circa €100m to sign Italy international Bastoni from Inter, according to Il Giorno. Bastoni is …

Ten-man Vision FC produced a spirited comeback to defeat Eleven Wonders 2-1 in their Ghana Premier League matchday nine clash at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema on Saturday.Despite a shaky start, Vision showed tremendous character to extend their impressive unbeaten home record, fighting back from both an early deficit and a numerical disadvantage to claim all …

Alvaro Morta was so frustrated by Yerry Mina during Como’s draw against Cagliari that he asked to be subbed off after the hour mark at the Stadio Sinigaglia. Como were held to a 0-0 home draw by Cagliari on Saturday and saw their star striker Morata request to be substituted in the second half. The Spain international received a yellow …

Tottenham Hotspur have identified Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye as an ideal alternative to Morgan Rogers. The North London club were keen on signing Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers last summer. But they eventually decided against making a move. While they did retain interest in the English international, he has reportedly penned a new deal at Villa Park until 2031. Following the new …

Lazio have regenerated Ivan Provedel, which makes it almost inevitable the club can afford to sacrifice Christos Mandas in January after turning down €10m plus add-ons. The Italian had been dropped to the bench during the Marco Baroni era, but he has recaptured the gloves in style under Maurizio Sarri with six clean sheets in 10 Serie A games this …

Ransford Yeboah-Königsdorffer scored a dramatic late equaliser to rescue a point for Hamburger SV in their 1–1 draw with Borussia Dortmund at the Volksparkstadion.The Ghanaian forward started on the bench but came on in the 62nd minute to replace Yussuf Poulsen, instantly lifting the home crowd with his energy and sharp movement. His persistence paid off deep into stoppage time …

Luciano Spalletti explains some of his attacking choices as Juventus face Torino in the Derby della Mole, insisting they must not ‘tire them out with too much defensive work.’ It kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin at 17.00 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games on …

Torino director of sport Davide Vagnati wants to see ‘character and courage’ from his team in the Derby della Mole against rivals Juventus. It kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin at 17.00 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games on the Liveblog. The Granata had a …