FootXtra – Football News & Updates FootXtra brings you the latest football news, live updates, match previews, transfer stories, and in-depth analysis from leagues and tournaments around the world. Stay connected to the beautiful game every day.

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank is set to face an important decision over the future of winger Manor Solomon as the January transfer window approaches, with the player’s latest loan spell once again raising questions about his long-term place in North London.

Turkish side Fenerbahce have reportedly sent an opening offer for Milan striker Christopher Nkunku, and the Rossoneri are making their assessments over the Frenchman’s future.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus are determined to bring in three reinforcements in the January transfer window and have set their sights on their ex-winger Federico Chiesa and Real Madrid starlet Gonzalo Garcia.

Chelsea are among a growing list of clubs monitoring the situation of James McAtee, with the Blues considering a potential move for the Nottingham Forest playmaker amid concerns over his limited game time.

The adaptability of the Inter coach between Gasp and Mou

Tottenham Hotspur’s long-term defensive planning has been thrust into the spotlight after highly rated youngster Luka Vušković unexpectedly became the subject of intense interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs ahead of the winter transfer window.

Everton are weighing up ambitious loan moves for Manchester United duo Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee as they look to strengthen David Moyes’ squad during the January transfer window.

Liverpool have reportedly received a major boost in their long-running pursuit of Marc Guéhi, with fresh indications that the Crystal Palace captain is most likely to head to Anfield in 2026.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made it clear that the club will be proactive in the January transfer window as they look to strengthen their squad and maintain momentum in a highly competitive season.

Daniele De Rossi was given a fitting send-off on his Stadio Olimpico homecoming on Monday evening, but still apologised to the Giallorossi supporters as he was still feeling ‘angry on the inside’ after his Genoa side succumbed to a 3-1 defeat. 

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s much-anticipated dream move to the Santiago Bernabéu has not quite followed the script since his high-profile arrival in the Spanish capital.

It wasn’t an evening to celebrate for Daniele De Rossi, but the former Roma captain was given a hero’s welcome and a fitting send-off on Monday night after returning to the Stadio Olimpico for the first time since being dismissed as Giallorossi head coach last September. 

The Serie A title race looks set to be a thriller again, as the calendar year ends with five teams, Inter, Milan, Napoli, Roma and Juventus, separated by just four points at the top of the league table. 

Roma leapfrogged Juventus into the Serie A top four thanks to a 3-1 victory over Daniele De Rossi’s Genoa at the Stadio Olimpico on Monday evening: Matias Soule, Manu Kone, Evan Ferguson and Jeff Ekhator with the goals. 

Striker Ayoub El Kaabi scored a brace on Monday night to inspire Morocco to thump Zambia 3-0 in their final group match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The lethal forward started the Group A contest and netted his first of the day after just nine minutes into the first half. El Kaabi showed good positioning and ran onto a clever pass from Azzedine Ounahi to head into the Zambia net for the opening goal.In a game where El Kaabi led the lines with an impressive work ethic on and off the ball, he netted his second in the second half.This time around, it was one of his trademark scissor kicks where he showed amazing athleticism to connect to a well-delivered free-kick to complete his brace.Although there were protests over a possible offside by the Zambians, a VAR check by the referee confirmed the goal.In between El Kaabis brace, Brahim Diaz, who was outstanding with his displays on the night, equalised in the 27th minute after he was assisted by Abde Ezzalzouli.The wingers third goal in his third match at AFCON 2025 was instrumental in the big victory for Morocco, sending the host nation into the Round 16 stage as winners of Group A with seven points.