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La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Roma owner Dan Friedkin has ambitious plans for the Giallorossi’s future, including building a new 60,000-seat stadium and the pursuit of Joshua Zirkzee.

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Luciano Spalletti insists that Francesco Acerbi had accepted to play for Italy in June, before rejecting a call-up, but admits he needed a ‘lighter touch’ as the Italy coach.

Newcastle have started to think about their 2026 transfer business, and it is expected that they will address their midfield options. Sandro Tonali has been linked with a return to Italy in recent weeks, and if he were to leave, a perfect replacement would be Geordie boy Elliot Anderson.

Matteo Moretto reports that Juventus inquired about Real Madrid starlet Endrick during the summer and that Serie A remains a possible destination for the Brazilian in January.

Como President Mirwan Suwarso confirms Real Madrid have the right to buy back Nico Paz ‘whenever they want’, but it’s up to the Argentine talent to decide whether he wants to stay at the Stadio Sinigaglia.

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Inter and Germany legend Lothar Matthäus believes Italy will qualify for the World Cup even if Norway are ‘stronger’ and admits he prefers Simone Inzaghi’s Inter over Cristian Chivu’s.

Corriere dello Sport reports that Milan have already opened talks to extend Fikayo Tomori’s contract, but Alexis Saelemaekers and Christian Pulisic are also likely to be offered new deals.

Juventus are reportedly preparing a bold offer to try and wrestle Sandro Tonali away from Newcastle United, one that could involve sending Teun Koopmeiners the other way plus a hefty cash sum.

Sweden and Moldova are reported to be the most likely opponents for Italy in the World Cup playoffs after the Azzurri beat Estonia 3-1 on Saturday.

Newcastle United may be forced to make a difficult decision come January, as one of their promising youngsters edges closer to the exit door but whether he ultimately goes may depend on the fitness of his three senior teammates.

Kean (injured), Retegui and Pio Esposito score. Donnarumma’s howler: 3-1. Tuesday, Israel in Udine. Gattuso: ‘Let’s beat them and prepare for the playoffs.’

Leeds United could face a major test of resolve in the next window with Wilfried Gnonto attracting significant attention from the Saudi Pro League.

FC Nantes’ prodigy Tylel Tati has attracted interest from the top clubs in European football, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside.