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Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz. (Reuters/Paul Childs) Arsenal are enjoying a stellar start to the 2025/26 season, sitting atop the Premier League table and performing strongly in the Champions League. Gabriel Martinelli is in scintillating form, Martin Ødegaard has returned to his best, and new signings Viktor Gyökeres, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke are already making a …

Luciano Spalletti explained why he agreed to sign an eight-month contract at Juventus and admitted he hopes to fight for the Scudetto this season. The Tuscan tactician was unveiled as the new Juventus coach at a press conference on Friday. Damien Comolli’s quotes. Spalletti has signed a contract until June 2026, but there’s no automatic option to extend to 2027 …

Ghanaian international Terry Yegbe has opened up on his failed move to the English Premier League during the January transfer window.Yegbe’s potential move to the English top-flight fell through last winter, with the 24-year-old joining French Ligue 1 side, FC Metz in the summer window.The former Elfsborg star was a top transfer target for several clubs in the Premier League, …

Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in a potential transfer move for Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa as a replacement for Marc Guehi. Liverpool remain keen on signing Guehi after coming close to agreeing a deal for him in the summer, and even if he doesn’t move to Anfield, he is expected to become a free agent at the end of …

Ghanaian international defender Terry Yegbe says he was inspired by his compatriot Augustine Boakye to join French Ligue 1 outfit, FC Metz.Yegbe’s outstanding display in Sweden earned him a significant move to FC Metz during the summer window. He signed a four-year deal that will keep him at the club until summer 2029.The 24-year-old centre-back has since become a mainstay …

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has disagreed with fellow pundit Micah Richards after his claim about Alexander Isak’s transfer to Liverpool this summer. Isak ended up leaving Newcastle for Liverpool in a British transfer record £125m fee, and this followed a lengthy saga as the Sweden international went on strike after being unsettled by the Reds’ interest. Newcastle, in fairness, …

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has admitted his side simply aren’t enjoying as much luck with injuries as they did last season. Slot guided the Reds to an impressive Premier League title victory in his first season in charge, but he’s suffered a much tougher start to his second campaign at Anfield. It perhaps now looks like Liverpool got a bit …

Marco Ottolini is on the verge of leaving Genoa and remains a genuine candidate for the Juventus sporting director role. Genoa director Ottolini is set to leave the club. His farewell has already been decided and only needs to be formally confirmed now. I already reported on Thursday that disagreements between Ottolini and the club would lead to this ending. …

This page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page! It begins at 12:00 CET (11:00 GMT) at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. The Italian tactician has signed a contract until the end of the season, leaving the club an option to extend until 2027. His debut as the Bianconeri’s head coach is just …

Luciano Spalletti’s unveiling press conference as the new Juventus coach will take place today at 12:00 CET (11:00 GMT) at the Allianz Stadium. The Italian tactician was officially confirmed as the new Juventus coach on Thursday. Today, he will answer questions from the media at the Allianz Stadium press room starting at 12:00 CET (11:00 GMT). If you are located …

Liverpool may reportedly still be leading the race for the transfer of Crystal Palace central defender Marc Guehi as he nears the end of his contract. The England international has shone during his time at Selhurst Park, but is coming towards being a free agent at the end of this season. This could make it an open race for Guehi’s …

Several Italian players will be involved in the race for the Premier League title in 2025-26, especially after Gianluigi Donnarumma’s move to Manchester City on deadline day. Mario Balotelli and Federico Chiesa are the only Italian players to have won a Premier League winners’ medal, as other Italian champions in England, Federico Macheda, Carlo Cudicini and Massimo Taibi didn’t reach …

Genoa have formally confirmed trust in Patrick Vieira, but the reality is that the French coach’s position is increasingly uncertain. Evidently, Genoa want a total revolution, from the sporting director to the coach. Evidently, Genoa have realised that Vieira has entered a tunnel and has little chance of re-emerging. Sources with direct knowledge of the matter tell me that Rossoblu …

Liverpool reportedly believe that Crystal Palace central midfielder Adam Wharton wants to join them despite links with other top clubs. The England international has established himself as one of the biggest talents in the country during his time at Palace, and it seems inevitable that they’re going to struggle to keep hold of him for much longer. Palace sold Eberechi …

Multiple sources in Italy claim that Luciano Spalletti is expected not to change Juventus’ system on his debut against Cremonese tomorrow, picking a three-man defence. New Juventus coach Spalletti is not expected to make significant changes to Juventus’ tactics on his debut against Cremonese tomorrow. The Italian tactician will take charge of his first training session at Continassa today, ahead …