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Manchester United have been handed a boost in their pursuit of the Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham. The 20-year-old midfielder could be on his way out of the German club during the January transfer window. Crystal Palace are keen on signing Bellingham as well. It seems that his father has had a bust-up with sporting director Sebastian Kehl, and the …

Everton are interested in signing the Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney, and they will face competition from West Ham United. According to football insider, Everton have a ‘concrete’ interest in the 29-year-old English forward and they are hoping to sign him in the coming months. They are looking to find a quality replacement for Beto, who has not been at his …

Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has spoken to the press ahead of Thursday night’s Europa League match against Viktoria Plzen, providing an update on Leon Bailey and confirming Angeliño’s absence from the squad. With quotes taken from Roma’s official website, Gasperini said: “There’s a medical report for Angeliño and they’re running tests. It’s not something I can talk about. …

AC Milan owner and RedBird founder Gerry Cardinale has reportedly claimed that he is “never selling” the Rossoneri, as speculation grows about the future of the club’s ownership. Speaking to guest star Kush from That Milan Podcast, the businessman was asked if he had the intention to sell the club, with rumours stirring that there is interest from Saudi Arabia …

Milan and Inter are reportedly among the clubs exploring involvement in an NBA Europe franchise, with the American league preparing to launch a European competition as early as 2027. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the project would involve 10-12 permanent franchises based in major cities across the continent, combining American organisation with European markets. NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum …

Soccer Football – FA Cup – Semi Final – Nottingham Forest v Manchester City – Wembley Stadium, London, Britain – April 27, 2025 Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson applauds fans after the match Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff Manchester United are keen to join the race for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. The former Newcastle man has enjoyed a breakout season …

Manchester United are interested in the VfB Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller. The 24-year-old has done quite well in the Bundesliga, and he has impressed at the international level with the German national team as well. According to Florian Plettenberg, Manchester United continue to monitor his development, and they could look to make a move in future. The player is reportedly …

Yesterday, La Liga confirmed that December’s fixture between Barcelona and Villarreal, originally scheduled to be held in Miami, Florida, will no longer take place there – as questions grow over Serie A’s Australian match between Milan and Como. The cancellation followed a number of protests by clubs over the weekend and massive backlash from fans and media alike. La Liga …

Soccer Football – LaLiga – FC Barcelona v Valencia – Johan Cruyff Stadium, Barcelona, Spain – September 14, 2025 FC Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring their fifth goal REUTERS/Albert Gea Manchester United are interested in signing Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski as a free agent next summer. The 37-year-old has entered the last year of his contract, and although Barcelona have …

Adam Wharton is rapidly emerging as one of the most coveted young midfielders in the Premier League, and Crystal Palace appear to be fully aware of his potential and value. According to TBR Football, Palace view Wharton as a generational talent, one comparable to Declan Rice when he moved to Arsenal for over £100 million. Even Moises Caicedo joined Chelsea in a …

Newcastle supporters have already taken Malick Thiaw to heart, to the point of creating a terrace chant for the former Milan defender based on the famous song Bella Ciao. The Germany international has become an instant fan favourite at St James’ Park, earning a starting role under Eddie Howe and dislodging Fabian Schar in the process. The chant, now being …

Pressure continues to mount around Igor Tudor, with Tuttosport delivering a scathing editorial ahead of Juventus’ next decisive test. According to the newspaper’s editor Guido Vaciago, the coach “spoke like a sacked manager” in his latest press conference – even if the club hierarchy is not currently considering a dismissal. The piece claims Tudor’s words and demeanour gave the impression …

Lorenzo Lucca was one of the most important signings of Napoli’s recent transfer window. It was a deal worth around €35 million between a very expensive loan and an obligation to buy. We won’t get into judging the valuation – everyone can draw their own conclusions. What is certain is that everything has changed for the striker: in Udine he …

After a goal-shy Serie A weekend with just 11 goals scored, the Champions League erupted last night with a record-breaking flurry of strikes. A new record for goals scored in a single Champions League night was set yesterday when clubs involved in Europe’s elite competition combined 43 goals, with an average of 4,77 per game. The previous record was from …

Manchester United have an interest in signing Real Madrid forward Endrick on loan this January but another club currently looks more likely. As reported here for the Daily Briefing in an exclusive update today, Real Sociedad have a strong relationship with Real Madrid and are seen as the most likely option. There is also a “clear preference” inside the Bernabeu …