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Quick take: Transfer watch: this move could reshape selection options and tactical balance in coming weeks. If incentives and add-ons are confirmed, expect follow-up negotiations or medicals to move quickly. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Davide Massa is the referee assigned to Lazio-Napoli, while Atalanta-Roma is officiated by Michael Fabbri, and Inter-Bologna goes to Marco Guida.

Fiorentina have reportedly set their sights on Inter Miami’s Argentinean forward Mateo Silvetti for the January transfer window.

Gianluigi Donnarumma’s agent reveals the Italy goalkeeper delayed his wedding for the World Cup, while he immediately bonded with Erling Haaland and Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.

Newcastle United are interested in signing the Netherlands defender Jayden Oosterwolde.

Rasmus Hojlund is full of praise for Antonio Conte and Romelu Lukaku, revealing that when Manchester United ‘made it quite clear I wasn’t part of their plans,’ then he only wanted Napoli.

Lecce coach Eusebio Di Francesco must sit out a two-match touchline ban in Serie A for insulting the referee, while Diego Carlos of Como is suspended.

Refereeing designator Gianluca Rocchi explains why the controversial Udinese goal will be ‘discussed with IFAB’ over a gap in the rules, but assures Lazio he’s ‘ready to resign if anyone doubts our good faith.’

Said El Mala has been linked with a move away from German club Koln in recent weeks.

Manchester United are interested in signing the Ecuadorian midfielder Edeson Castillo.

Evan Ferguson faces an uncertain future at Roma as the Giallorossi have already opened talks to sign Giacomo Raspadori and Joshua Zirkzee in the January transfer window.

Lega Serie A President Ezio Simonelli has confirmed that the league has taken steps to replace the controversial and non-inclusive orange winter ball that has been used in recent weeks. 

Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk, Axel Disasi, Raheem Sterling and Alfie Gilchrist. (REUTERS/Isabel Infantes)