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The medical for Vasco da Gama striker Rayan at Bournemouth is reportedly facing delay as the deal drags on despite being near completion. Latest reports suggest Rayan’s medical has been delayed, meaning Bournemouth are growing in frustration due to not yet being able to finalise the signing of the Brazilian forward. Newcastle have also been in the hunt for Rayan‘s …

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. 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 …

Newcastle United are reportedly putting pressure on Tottenham in the race for the transfer of Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. The France international has shone during his time at Selhurst Park and there’s plenty of speculation about him possibly moving on this January. The latest from Sports Boom is that Newcastle want Mateta, but there’s also additional information from TEAMtalk …

Multiple reports state Giovane has signed the contract with Napoli, so completing the €20m move from Verona, he can make his debut against Juventus. That Serie A match is scheduled at the Allianz Juventus Stadium on Sunday at 17.00 GMT (18.00 CET). While Lazio had been interested in Giovane, Napoli managed to secure an agreement for a total of €20m …

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo delivered a top-class performance for Manchester City on Saturday, scoring to inspire the side to victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the English Premier League.The Black Stars attacker played full throttle, as the Citizens cruised to a 2-0 home victory over their opponent in his fourth competitive match, held at the Etihad Stadium.Semenyo played a pivotal role …

There were emotional tributes at the Stadio Artemio Franchi today for Fiorentina President Rocco Commisso, including a special jersey in his honour. The patron passed away after a long illness last week and his funeral was held in New York, but there will be a mass in Florence on Monday too. Hosting Cagliari represents the first home match for the …

Reports are growing that Guglielmo Vicario could be heading back to Italy for Inter, as his three years at Tottenham Hotspur could be coming to an end. The Italy international made the move to Spurs from Empoli at a cost of €18.5m in the summer of 2023. He went on to help them win the Europa League trophy last season, …

Torino are reportedly giving serious consideration to the future of coach Marco Baroni following today’s humiliating 6-0 defeat to Como. They had already suffered another heavy loss to the team coached by Cesc Fabregas earlier this term, falling 5-1 on home turf back in November 2025. The trip to the Stadio Sinigaglia was even worse, hammered 6-0 by a Tasos …

Como demolished Torino 6-0 to temporarily leapfrog Juventus in the Serie A table, as Martin Baturina inspired and Tasos Douvikas bagged a brace. The Lariani were flying high in sixth place after their thumping 3-0 victory away to Lazio, winning four of the last six games. Assane Diao, Alvaro Morata, Edoardo Goldaniga and Nikola Cavlina were still out of action. …

Lazio are reportedly interested in Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam, according to Sky Sport Italia and Sky Sports UK. A proposal has not yet been made, and he’d be seen as a replacement for Rade Belahyane if his sale is completed. The 22-year-old has played for England at Under-19 and Under-20 level, and is due to celebrate his 23rd birthday in …

Dutch international of Ghanaian descent Brian Brobbey was on the scoresheet, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Sunderland from a defeat to West Ham United in the English Premier League.The match, held at the London Stadium on Saturday afternoon ended 3-1 in favour of the Hammers, who are keen about reviving their campaign following an inconsistent performance this season.West Ham …

Lazio President Claudio Lotito assures ‘Maurizio Sarri enjoys the full faith of the club’ after audio was leaked of him saying the players ‘want to leave because they don’t want the coach.’ The tension continues to rise at the Stadio Olimpico, where the Aquile are struggling with problems on and off the field. A statement from Lotito this afternoon insists …

Leonardo Bonucci believes that Luciano Spalletti is making Juventus ‘feel like Juventus’ again, and believes that his former comrade Giorgio Chiellini has everything it takes to become a Bianconeri legend off the pitch.  The former Juventus and Italy legend appeared in an in-depth feature interview with DAZN and Serie A, discussing his time in Serie A, the national team and …

Rasmus Hojlund admits it has been ‘relentless’ for Napoli during their injury crisis, but he’s learning from ‘incredible manager’ Antonio Conte and eager to partner Romelu Lukaku. The centre-forward was signed from Manchester United in August after the sheer extent of the Lukaku injury in pre-season became apparent, but it was the first of many setbacks that decimated the squad. …

Aduana FC winger Daniel Awuni says his priority is to create chances and make a decisive attacking impact as the Fire Boys prepare for Sundays Ghana Premier League clash away to Swedru All Blacks.The former Accra Lions attacker believes efficiency in the final third will be key in a contest likely to be decided by small margins, with Aduana seeking …