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Julen Lopetegui has told Juventus supporters what to expect from his former Sevilla colleague Youssef En-Nesyri, who looks set to join the Bianconeri on loan with an option to buy from Fenerbahce in January: ‘He’s quiet, poised, a very good person, very reserved and very religious’. According to reports at the beginning of the weekend, Juventus have agreements in place …

Lorenzo Lucca says that he is hungry for goals and to win matches at his new club, Nottingham Forest, who he says was his ‘first choice’ after leaving Napoli.  The Italy international has been officially unveiled as a new Nottingham Forest player, joining on loan with an option to buy from Napoli for a total package of around €40mi on …

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. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Massimiliano Allegri believes that Milan are one of four teams competing for three Champions League spots at the top of the Serie A table, but is not factoring in Inter, who he thinks will run away in first place: ‘They have a projection of 90 points’.  Milan sit in second place in the Serie A table and will travel to …

Quick take: Touchline talk: leadership changes often bring short-term energy but require time for structure. Watch for shifts in pressing triggers, build-up patterns, and set-piece routines. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Ghana U-20 women’s head coach Charles Sampson says preparations for the upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against South Africa are progressing ahead of schedule.The Black Princesses, aiming for an eighth consecutive World Cup appearance, are building momentum following a 4-0 aggregate win over Tunisia in the second round of qualifiers.“[Preparations] are going on well. But so far, it’s …

Inter head coach Luis Henrique says that it is ‘not fair’ the way that Luis Henrique has been treated at Inter, despite bringing him off after just 33 minutes during Friday night’s 6-2 victory against Pisa.  Inter fell 2-0 behind at home against the relegation-threatened Pisa on Friday night, before fighting back to record what was eventually a statement 6-2 …

Manchester United are reportedly preparing to go all out for the transfer of Chelsea star Cole Palmer as they sense an opportunity to get this ambitious deal done. The England international’s future has become the subject of some speculation recently, and it seems links with Man Utd are not dying down. The latest from Fichajes is that the Red Devils …

Ghana U-20 women’s national team head coach Charles Sampson has expressed satisfaction with preparations ahead of their crucial FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against South Africa.The Black Princesses are chasing an eighth consecutive World Cup appearance and have already made significant strides in the qualifying campaign.“They're going on well. We're focusing right now on conditioning and also on our …

Juventus have an agreement in place with Fenerbahce and centre-forward Youssef En-Nesyri according to various outlets in Italy, but what does the arrival of the Moroccan mean for the likes of Dusan Vlahovic, Jonathan David and Lois Openda? According to various outlets in Italy, Juventus are set to sign En-Nesyri on an initial loan deal with a future option to …

Chelsea and Aston Villa are reportedly among the clubs eyeing up a potential January transfer window deal for Ibrahim Mbaye. According to Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, there is strong interest in the talented PSG youngster, though his club would ideally like to keep him. Mbaye has not managed to get much playing time at the Parc des Princes due …

A senior German football official has suggested there need to be serious discussions over his country boycotting the 2026 World Cup this summer. Germany are four-time winners of the competition, but there could be the very real possibility of major nations refusing to play in the tournament in North America because of the recent actions of Donald Trump. The US …

Multiple outlets in Italy are reporting that Juventus have a full agreement in place with the club and player to bring Youssef En-Nesyri over to Turin from Fenerbahce in January.  Juventus have been hoping to add a new centre-forward to their ranks in January: Dusan Vlahovic is out with a long-term injury and is into the final months of his …

Former Black Princesses midfielder Kate Adu Agyemang has renewed calls on authorities to settle outstanding bonuses owed to members of the 2015 FIFA U-20 Womens World Cup qualifying team. In a video circulating online, Adu Agyemang reminded authorities that more than a decade after helping Ghana secure qualification, each player is still owed $8,000. I am making this video to …

Borussia Dortmund’s rising midfield talent Felix Nmecha has caught the eye of several Premier League clubs during this January’s transfer window. Sources in the industry have told me that Chelsea and Manchester United have shown a clear interest, while Tottenham have been tracking him for months and were impressed by his recent Champions League display against them. As first reported …