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Rennes forward Mohamed Kader Meite has done quite well for the French outfit this season, and he has attracted the attention of multiple clubs. Saudi Arabian outfit Al Hilal is prepared to pay €40 million in order to sign the player, and it remains to be seen whether Rennes will sanction his departure. Meanwhile, a report from Foot Mercato claims …

Roma director Frederic Massara confirms they are discussing the return of Kostas Tsimikas to Liverpool, while Donyell Malen ‘speaks the same football language’ as Paulo Dybala. The showdown with Milan kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on …

Max Allegri explains his Milan midfield choices for tonight’s trip to Roma, noting that Samuele Ricci can make the most of the man-marking on Luka Modric. It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on the Liveblog. The …

Manuel Locatelli is Football Italia’s MOTM for Juventus’ 3-0 win over Napoli. Juventus: Di Gregorio 6; Kalulu 6, Bremer 6.5, Kelly 6.5, Cambiaso 5.5 (60′ Kostic 7); Locatelli 7.5 (87′ Koopmeiners N/A), Thuram 7; Conceicao 5.5 (60′ Cabal 6), McKennie 6.5, Yildiz 7 (88′ Gatti N/A); David 7 (76′ Miretti 7). Coach: Spalletti 8. Best Juventus Player: Locatelli 7.5 – …

Rafael Leao admits his new role is a ‘challenge’ at Milan, while Roma striker Matias Soulé is already seeing what Donyell Malen can bring to the team. It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on the Liveblog. …

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly lodged an £87m bid for one of Real Madrid’s regular starters. Spurs’ season was dealt yet another setback at the weekend, with the Lilywhites labouring to a 2-2 draw at lowly Burnley, salvaging a point thanks to a late Cristian Romero equaliser. The result has put even more pressure on manager Thomas Frank, who is now …

Juventus propelled themselves back into the Scudetto race after beating decimated Napoli, as Jonathan David, Kenan Yildiz and Filip Kostic pounced on defensive errors around penalty appeals. The Bianconeri had a mixed week, beaten 1-0 by Cagliari and then defeating Benfica 2-0. Dusan Vlahovic, Daniele Rugani and Arek Milik were still injured, but Francisco Conceicao replaced Fabio Miretti. Vanja Milinkovic-Savic …

Napoli coach Antonio Conte sarcastically asked for a VAR check in the first half of a Serie A match against Juventus: ‘You are not even going to see it again, are you?’ Napoli asked for a penalty kick in the first half of a Serie A match against Juventus on Sunday. The Partenopei broke through on the right flank with …

Donyell Malen, Paulo Dybala and Matias Soulé lead the Roma attack, while Milan turn to Rafael Leao, Luka Modric and Christopher Nkunku. It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on the Liveblog. This is a massive clash …

Chelsea are interested in signing the Real Madrid midfielder Franco Mastantuono. The talented young Argentine has struggled for regular opportunities at Real Madrid since the €45 million move. It seems Chelsea are prepared to give him an opportunity, with a loan move on the cards, as per Fichajes. Real Madrid is not opposed to a temporary move and believes a …

Tottenham Hotspur have been quite poor defensively this season, and they are looking to improve in that area with the signing of Alessandro Buongiorno. The 26-year-old defender has had a mixed time at the Italian club, and Tottenham are hoping to secure his signature, according to Calciomercato. It will be interesting to see if Antonio Conte is willing to let …

In an unusual post-match mix-up, Cremonese left Reggio Emilia after their away game against Sassuolo without Emil Audero, who was forced to make the journey back to Cremona alone by car. Cremonese forgot their goalkeeper Audero behind after an away 1-0 loss against Sassuolo on Sunday. As reported by Sky Sport Italia, Audero was talking to some Indonesian journalists in …

Juventus director Giorgio Chiellini confirms Youssef En-Nesyri has rejected the transfer from Fenerbache. ‘We cannot buy him outright, so for us the negotiations are over.’ The clash with Napoli kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin at 17.00 GMT (18.00 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on …

Napoli director Giovanni Manna welcomes new signing Giovane on the bench against Juventus, while confirming interest in Sevilla right-back Juanlu Sanchez. It kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin at 17.00 GMT (18.00 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on the Liveblog. The injury crisis just keeps …

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic adds to the Napoli injury crisis, as Scott McTominay supports Rasmus Hojlund with Giovane on the bench, while Juventus start Francisco Conceicao with Kenan Yildiz and Jonathan David. It kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin at 17.00 GMT (18.00 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A …