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Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti has expressed the need for his players to take more rest heading into their busiest period of the season, and says that he wants to see a ‘reaction’ from the squad after their disappointing draw away against Monaco in the Champions League earlier this week.  A congested fixture schedule is beginning to stack up for …

Fabio Capello has given his thoughts after Friday’s Champions League play-off draw, has explained why Inter face the biggest ‘risk’ against Bodo/Glimt, and has explained why Juventus’s clash against Galatasaray is just as ‘complicated’ as Atalanta’s tie with Borussia Dortmund.  Three Italian sides qualified for the Champions League play-off round after the conclusion of the league phase earlier this week.  …

Aduana FC coach Aristică Cioabă has set his sights on ending his side’s winless streak against FC Samartex.The Premier League champions will host the Timber Boys at Nana Agyemang Badu I Park on Sunday, February 1, in their Matchday 21 fixture.Buoyed by a 2-0 triumph over Swedru All Blacks last weekend, Aduana are eager to carry that momentum into the …

Aduana FC forward Prince Otubua has called on his teammates to maintain focus ahead of their upcoming Matchday 21 clash with FC Samartex.The ‘Ogya’ lads will welcome the Timber Boys to Nana Agyemang Badu I Park on Sunday, February 1.Aduana come into the game on the back of a 2-0 victory over Swedru All Blacks last weekend and will be …

Saturday’s reports claim that Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad are intending to reject Inter’s approach for the €40m-rated former Aston Villa winger Moussa Diaby.  Reports earlier this week claimed that the Nerazzurri were pursuing a surprise move for the former Aston Villa and Bayer Leverkusen winger, who joined Al-Ittihad in a €60m move in the summer of 2024.  Cristian Chivu’s …

Young Apostles will look to end their six-match winless run when they welcome bottom-placed Eleven Wonders to the Wenchi Sports Stadium for their Match Week 21 Ghana Premier League fixture on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Apostles lie precariously in 15th place in the league standings with 23 points and are out of the danger zone thanks to a superior goal …

Reports from various outlets in Italy claim that Juventus and Bologna are closing in on a double loan deal that will see Emil Holm move to the Allianz Stadium and Joao Mario to the Dall’Ara.  Juventus are hoping to provide Luciano Spalletti with a suitable replacement for Pierre Kalulu, who has not missed a single minute of Serie A, Champions …

Manchester United are looking to improve their midfield unit with the signing of Joao Gomes from Wolves. According to a report from TEAMtalk, they are prepared to make a late move for the 24-year-old Brazilian midfielder if the right opportunity presents itself. The player is reportedly keen on a move away from Molineux as well. The opportunity to join Manchester …

Reports from various outlets claim that Inter will target a move for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones to replace Davide Frattesi should the Italy international join Nottingham Forest before the end of the January transfer window.  According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Frattesi is increasingly likely to join Nottingham Forest before the January deadline hits. The Italy international has fallen down …

Club Brugge midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent weeks. According to journalist Matteo Moretto, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have recently scouted the player in action. It remains to be seen whether they decide to sign the player in the near future. Stankovic is on the radar of Arsenal as well. …

Reports in Italy claim that negotiations between Fenerbahce and Atalanta for Nigeria international Ademola Lookman have ground to a halt and that currently, the deal is unlikely to progress any further.  According to recent updates, Fenerbahce have been pushing to sign Lookman from Atalanta before the close of the January transfer window.  Yesterday’s reports claimed that there was a meeting …

Arsenal are looking to improve the team with the signing of Real Madrid defender Victor Valdepenas. According to a report from the Daily Mail, the 19-year-old is the latest target for the Premier League club, and they have been tracking him for some time. The defender recently made his first-team debut with Real Madrid, and he’s highly rated across Europe. …

Basake Holy Stars will look to bounce back from their defeat to Asante Kotoko when they host Berekum Chelsea at the AAK II Sports Arena on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The hosts will be desperate for a win to climb out of the relegation zone as they seek a sixth consecutive home victory. Despite lacking consistency this term, Holy Stars …

Reports in Italy claim that Milan are closing in on a full agreement with Crystal Palace for centre-forward Jean-Phillippe Mateta, but the Rossoneri still have two obstacles to overcome before welcoming the Frenchman to San Siro.  According to Friday’s reports, Milan have an agreement in place with Mateta, who is pushing to join Massimiliano Allegri’s side in January. Updates from …

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly under pressure from the club hierarchy after the recent defeat against Manchester United. According to Fichajes, the hierarchy has sent a firm message to the manager that he will only continue at the club next season if Arsenal manage to win the league title. The Gunners are currently on top of the league table, …