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Gennaro Gattuso will have to leave four of his Italy national team players out of his matchday squad to face Estonia in World Cup qualification on Saturday evening, and the morning’s reports suggest that those players will come from Fiorentina, Napoli and Brighton.  The Azzurri will take on Estonia in Tallinn on Saturday evening, which will be Gattusso’s third match …

Manchester United attacking midfielder Bruno Fernandes has spoken out on his decision not to seal a transfer to a Saudi Pro League club in the summer. The Portugal international has seemingly confirmed that he said no to moving to Saudi, whilst also adding that Man Utd didn’t want to let him go. According to Fernandes, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano …

Juventus and Milan stars were involved in the 1-1 draw between the USMNT and Ecuador in the early hours of Saturday morning, but the Rossoneri have come away with an injury concern ahead of the Serie A clash against Fiorentina after the international break.  Juve’s Weston McKennie and Milan’s Christian Pulisic, the only two Serie A representatives in the latest …

Serie A stars Lautaro Martinez and Nico Paz were both involved as Argentina secured a 1-0 victory over Venezuela in the United States in the early hours of Saturday morning.  Having already secured their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Argentina are involved in international friendlies during the October break, with a 1-0 win over Venezuela in Miami on …

Juventus are already set to purchase loanee Lois Openda for a full €45m fee, as the option to buy clause in his contract is more like a very easily achievable obligation to buy according to reports on Saturday morning.  Juventus confirmed the signing of Openda on loan with an option to buy from RB Leipzig on the final day of …

Gennaro Gattuso looks set to go with a strike partnership of Moise Kean and Mateo Retegui when Italy take on Estonia in World Cup qualifying on Saturday evening.  The Azzurri will visit Estonia at the Lilleküla Stadium in Tallinn, having beaten tonight’s opponents 5-0 in Udine back in September.  Italy are unbeaten under head coach Gattuso, following 5-0 and 5-4 …

The agent of Lyon winger Malick Fofana has discussed his client’s future and talked up a potential transfer to Liverpool and other top clubs. The highly-regarded young Belgium international has shone during his time in Ligue 1 and it seems only a matter of time before he secures a big move for himself. Chelsea are one of Fofana’s admirers, as …

World Cup qualification: Italy on the attack in Tallinn  Gattuso with four attackers: Kean, Retegui, Raspadori and Orsolini. Win at all costs  Inter come from behind: Scoring more than Inzaghi’s squad  Cairo: ‘I put a lot of passion into it. Positive accounts. Yes, I would do it again’ Trezeguet to Tudor: ‘Vlahovic and David better together’  World Cup qualification: Norway-Israel …

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Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and other major clubs have been listed as transfer suitors for “revelation” Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. However, it seems like these clubs, along with suitors such as Manchester City, Tottenham and Real Madrid, will have to wait before having a shot at landing the England international. That’s according to Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider, as …

Real Madrid have been in touch with Erling Haaland’s camp to assess the possibility of a major transfer move for the Manchester City striker. As first reported here in my exclusive Daily Briefing report, Los Blancos could have “huge” money to spend next summer as there’s a chance they’ll sell Vinicius Junior to a Saudi club for as much as …

Liverpool may reportedly not be alone in their transfer pursuit of Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, according to Christian Falk in his CF Bayern Insider column. Guehi has been a star performer for Palace and is also increasingly a regular in the England national team, so the interest in him is no surprise. According to Falk, Guehi has informed Palace …

Chelsea could reportedly be up against Juventus in the race to snap up AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan on a free transfer next summer. The France international is one of the top goalkeepers in world football right now, and is looking poised to become one of the most tempting free agents on the market. Maignan is close to the end …

Everton are bearing the fruits of their successful summer transfer window at the start of the Premier League season. The Toffees entered the international break in eighth position after winning three, drawing two and losing two of their opening seven games. Jack Grealish, who joined on loan from Manchester City, has revolutionised David Moyes’ attack with five goal involvements, while …

One Liverpool star has started the international break in outstanding form for his country, as fans rave about his performance on social media. The international break came at a good time for Liverpool, with Arne Slot’s side having suffered three straight defeats. Liverpool’s 2-1 loss at Chelsea meant they surrendered first place to title rivals Arsenal by a point, with …