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Multiple sources claim Napoli are on the verge of agreeing a deal for Hellas Verona striker Giovane for a total fee of €20m including add-ons, beating competition from Lazio. The forward had been very close to Lazio, who had several meetings with Verona to discuss the potential signing. However, Napoli dived in when they managed to free up funds by …

Chelsea have been linked with a surprise move for the Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate. The 26-year-old will be out of contract at the end of the season, and he has not signed an extension with the Premier League champions. Naturally, he is being linked with multiple clubs. According to former Premier League scout Mick Brown, Chelsea hoped to sign the …

Noa Lang is on his way to Istanbul to complete his move from Napoli to Galatasaray, with the deal now fully agreed between the clubs. The Dutch winger is expected to arrive in Turkey in the early hours after being given the green light to travel, bringing an end to his short and largely frustrating spell in Naples, as per …

Roma director of sport Frederic Massara confirms they are ready to ‘evaluate other opportunities to further improve the squad’ ahead of tonight’s Europa League game with VfB Stuttgart. It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Bologna-Celtic on the …

Bologna fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with 10-man Celtic tonight after a chaotic match in the Europa League. Football Italia’s Player of the Match was Bologna midfielder Nikola Moro. Bologna: Skorupski 4.5; Zortea 6, Casale 6.5, Heggem 6.5, Miranda 6.5; Ferguson 6, Moro 7.5, Pobega 6.5 (Odgaard 7.5); Rowe 7.5, Dallinga 7, Dominguez 6 Best Bologna player: Nikola …

Bologna came back from a nightmare start to draw 2-2 with 10-man Celtic thanks to Thijs Dallinga and Jonathan Rowe, but this will feel like a missed Europa League opportunity. The Rossoblu were pushing for a potential top eight finish after winning three of the last four Europa League games, but missed Santiago Castro, Jhon Lucumi and Federico Bernardeschi, with …

Rennes forward Mohamed Kader Meite has been linked with a move away from the French outfit, and several Premier League clubs are keen on him. According to a TeamTalk report, the 18-year-old striker is one of the most talented young players in French football right now, with five goal contributions in the league this season. Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal …

Chelsea and Manchester United are both keen on Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha. Nmecha is enjoying his best run in the Dortmund side since joining from Wolfsburg in 2023. He has appeared in all 18 of Dortmund’s Bundesliga matches this season, scoring two goals and adding two assists. He has appeared in all seven of the club’s Champion’s League matches …

Thomas Frank. (REUTERS) Tottenham Hotspur are enduring a difficult season, sitting 14th in the Premier League and managing just two victories since the start of December. The club has already been knocked out of both the FA Cup and EFL Cup, leaving the Champions League as their only bright spot this term. With results under pressure and their squad in …

Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. However, the north London outfit is looking to tie him down to a new long-term deal. The club has already held initial talks with the player’s representatives over the summer, and they have made it their top priority to keep …

Arsenal and Manchester United are keeping tabs on 17-year-old starlet Rafael Belinho. The Brazilian attacker started his career at Vasco da Gama, and has made a splash in Croatia with Dinamo Zagreb. The player has just completed a move from Dinamo Zagreb to second tier side NK Kustosija and is now on the radar of several top European clubs. The …

Juventus and Fenerbahçe have reportedly reached an agreement in principle over a deal for Youssef En-Nesyri, with the final decision now resting with the player. According to reports from Sports Digitale, and confirming reports from Italy, the two clubs have settled on the framework of a loan move that would see En-Nesyri join Juventus for the remainder of the season. …

Roma cannot count on their January signings in the Europa League against VfB Stuttgart, so Evan Ferguson and Matias Soulé lead the way. It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Bologna-Celtic on the Liveblog. This represents a head-to-head …

Napoli’s season continues to be shaped by setbacks, and the latest concern centres on David Neres. What initially appeared to be a minor issue has now escalated into a far more serious injury, leaving the club bracing for a prolonged absence. The Brazilian winger suffered a relapse during Napoli’s 0-0 draw with Parma at the Stadio Maradona, and further checks …

For a while now, Lazio have come across a bit like having a walk along the beach and spotting a child sat on the edge of a cliff. With an irresponsible parent, in this case Lotito, the club have been left to their own devices and now appear perilously close to a total collapse. The latest blow for Lazio fans …