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USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino has hushed concerns surrounding the fitness of Milan star Christian Pulisic, insisting that he is doing ‘much better than when he arrived’ for international duty last week. 

Eintracht Frankfurt’s rising full-back Nathaniel Brown has surged onto the radar of Europe’s elite, with BILD reporting strong interest from Real Madrid, Arsenal, and Manchester City after a string of standout displays this season.

AS Roma are reportedly preparing a January swoop for Joshua Zirkzee, with the Manchester United striker emerging as a loan target to bolster the Giallorossi’s forward line.

Liverpool are reportedly set to execute a transfer U-turn over Federico Chiesa, with the club now determined to keep the Italian winger beyond January.

Juventus midfielder Fabio Miretti is back in training after his recent injury lay-off and is targeting his first competitive appearance in over six months when the Bianconeri take on Como after the international break according to the latest reports. 

Leicester City midfielder Boubakary Soumaré is attracting renewed interest from AS Roma, with the Serie A club assessing a mid-season move as they reshape their midfield options.

Juventus have confirmed that Gleison Bremer has successfully undergone knee surgery in Lyon.

Newcastle United will return to Premier League action this weekend when they head to the south coast for their clash with Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.

Liverpool fans will be relieved to hear there have reportedly been positive developments on the future of star centre-back Ibrahima Konate.

Argentina national team head coach Lionel Scaloni has made it clear that Roma’s Matias Soule has a future with the Albiceleste, and has insisted that a call-up to the Italy national team is an unlikely scenario: ‘I don’t think it’s possible’. 

The organised Como supporters’ group have issued a strong statement against the decision to play Milan vs Como in Perth, Australia in February 2026 – describing the move as “a betrayal of the fans” and “a publicity stunt.”

Ardon Jashari is closing in on a return for Milan after two months on the sidelines with a fractured fibula.

Soccer Football - Friendly - Liverpool v Athletic Bilbao - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - August 4, 2025 Liverpool's Florian Wirtz and Federico Chiesa Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

Antonio Di Natale has no doubts regarding the potential of Inter and Italy striker Francesco Pio Esposito, who he thinks ‘will be an important player in Italian football for the next 10 to 15 years’. 

Inter remain attentive to the situation of Marc Guehi, with the Crystal Palace defender still high on their scouting list ahead of next summer.