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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has claimed that Max Dowman has a long-term future at the club, and the player and his family are happy with his progress so far. Dowman is regarded as one of the finest young attacking talents in the Premier League, and he has been linked with an exit in recent months. However, Arsenal have no plans …

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. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Ivan Juric believes Atalanta ‘had triple the intensity of Milan and dominated throughout,’ so were left with more regrets after yet another stalemate. Samuele Ricci had given Milan the early lead in Bergamo with a deflected strike, until Ademola Lookman blasted into the roof of the net for his first goal since the summer transfer drama. Davide Zappacosta had the …

Liverpool are reportedly interested in improving their attacking unit with the signing of Yankuba Minteh from Brighton. The 21-year-old has done quite well since joining the Seagulls, and he is impressing in the Premier League with his technical ability and flair. He has been described as “the next big thing”. Liverpool could use more quality and depth in the attacking …

Saudi Arabian clubs are reportedly preparing another offer for Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah at the end of the current season. The Egyptian King, a global icon and the most famous Arab footballer in the world, has long been a top target for the rapidly growing Saudi Pro League, with interest intensifying as the summer transfer window approaches. Despite Salah signing …

Max Allegri reveals why he took Rafael Leao and Santiago Gimenez off against Atalanta, insisting Milan ‘need to have more belief in what we are doing’ in attack. The Rossoneri had been hoping to close back up to the top spot after losing it with last week’s 2-2 draw against Pisa. Instead, they have fallen further behind with another stalemate, …

Black Queens coach Kim Bjorkegren has expressed satisfaction with his team’s dominant performance against Egypt, which secured Ghana’s qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.The Queens triumphed 7-0 on aggregate, following a 3-0 win in Ismailia and a 4-0 victory in Accra on Tuesday.Reflecting on the result, Bjorkegren said the team’s growing confidence and cohesion made the difference."We …

Black Queens head coach Kim Bjorkegren has praised his youthful squad following Ghana’s qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), describing the team’s progress as a sign of a promising future.Ghana sealed their spot at next year’s tournament in Morocco after beating Egypt 7-0 on aggregate in the final qualifying round.Speaking after the match, Bjorkegren highlighted the …

Black Queens defender Josephine Bonsu has revealed how a strong halftime message from the technical team inspired Ghana’s improved performance in their 4-0 win over Egypt in the final round of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers.Ghana, who had won the first leg 3-0 in Ismailia, completed a 7-0 aggregate victory to secure their place at the …

West Ham United midfielder Guido Rodriguez has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. He is all set to leave the club during the January transfer window. According to a report from Mexican outlet TV Azteca, the player could be heading to Club America in January. He has played for the club in the past, …

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. He was linked with an exit during the summer transfer window, but the Eagles managed to hold on. Mateta is the best striker at the club, and they will not want to lose him easily. However, he is nearing the end of …

Atalanta held Milan to a closely-fought 1-1 draw on Tuesday evening, with Croatian attacking midfielder Mario Pasalic Football Italia’s Man of the Match. Atalanta: Carnesecchi 6; Kossounou 6, Hien 6.5, Ahanor 5.5 (Djimsiti 6), Zappacosta 6; Ederson 6, De Roon 6 (Bresciani 6); Bernasconi 6.5 (Bellanova 6), Pasalic 7.5 (Musah N/A), Lookman 7, De Ketelaere 6 (Samardzic N/A) Best Atalanta …

AC Milan dropped points again, as Atalanta earned their fifth consecutive Serie A stalemate with the first Ademola Lookman goal since his summer drama cancelling out a Samuele Ricci strike. La Dea were the only unbeaten side in Serie A, but with just two victories, including four consecutive stalemates. Giorgio Scalvini and Mitchel Bakker were still out of action, but …

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, and Fabio Paratici could be leading the pursuit. The 25-year-old Serbian has been linked with the move away from the Italian club, and they are prepared to sell him in January. According to TBR Football, he will be available for a fee of £20 million. Tottenham have the resources …

Antonio Conte has not forgotten Inter protests about the refereeing and hopes the Lecce penalty against Napoli today was not ‘moaning influencing the referees.’ The tension was over the weekend when Napoli beat Inter 3-1 including a penalty that was awarded by the assistant referee with minimal contact between Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Giovanni Di Lorenzo. Many pundits suggested that the …