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Liverpool are very interested in signing the Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. The 21-year-old has been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park in recent times, and the “big six” clubs are all interested in signing him. According to a report from Fichajes, Liverpool are leading the race for his signature. The player is valued at £65 million, and …

Aston Villa's Boubacar Kamara. (REUTERS/Dylan Martinez) Aston Villa are navigating a strong season, sitting third in the Premier League and chasing silverware in the Europa League, but a major blow has hit their midfield. Boubacar Kamara, arguably Villa’s most influential player, faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after a knee injury, leaving Unai Emery scrambling for reinforcements as the …

Chelsea attacker Alejandro Garnacho has been linked with a move away from the club this month. The 21-year-old has done well since joining Chelsea, and he has six goals and three assists to his name in all competitions. The player joined Chelsea for €40 million last summer and is an important team member for them. According to Fichajes, Garnacho feels he …

Sunday’s showdown between Roma and AC Milan is shaping up to be one of the defining games of the Serie A season, and the numbers behind the two sides help explain why. According to data released by Serie A, via MilanNews, Milan have built much of their title push on second-half dominance. No team in the league has gained more …

Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano confirms a new role for Lewis Ferguson against Celtic in the Europa League this evening. ‘I hope this tournament can give us a boost.’ It kicks off at the Stadio Dall’Ara at 17.45 GMT (18.45 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Roma vs. Stuttgart on the …

Diego Costa has revisited his turbulent relationship with Antonio Conte, offering a blunt assessment of the Napoli coach’s time at Chelsea and claiming tensions were widespread inside the dressing room despite on-field success. Speaking on the podcast hosted by John Obi Mikel, via the Corriere dello Sport, the former Blues striker said Conte never truly connected with the squad during …

Lukasz Skorupski returns in goal with Thijs Dallinga and Jonathan Rowe upfront, as Bologna host struggling Celtic in the Europa League. It kicks off at the Stadio Dall’Ara at 17.45 GMT (18.45 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Roma vs. Stuttgart on the Liveblog. The Rossoblu are in quite a …

This page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page! Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from the Europa League, as Bologna host Celtic and Roma take on VfB Stuttgart. We begin at 17.45 GMT (18.45 CET) when Bologna try to continue their strong European form against struggling Celtic …

Inter are closing in on the signing of highly rated Dinamo Zagreb defender Leon Jakirović, with the deal expected to be worth around €5m in total and medical tests scheduled in the coming days. According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter are close to confirming the deal. Born in January 2008 in Požega, Jakirović is one of the most promising …

Fabrizio Romano has provided a major Chelsea transfer update as they’ve had positive conversations over signing Jeremy Jacquet. However, the Blues face paying big money to get this signing done, with Rennes determined to make the talented young French centre-back their biggest ever sale. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano provided his latest insight into negotiations, with Jacquet himself seemingly …

Roma’s January reshuffle continues to take shape, with Tommaso Baldanzi set to leave the club after an agreement was reached with Genoa. Following the arrivals of Donyell Malen and Robinio Vaz, and the early termination of Leon Bailey’s loan, Roma have now finalised another outgoing move, as per the Corriere dello Sport. Baldanzi said his goodbyes to teammates on Tuesday …

Inter have begun laying the groundwork for a busy end to the season and an even busier summer, holding a recruitment meeting at club headquarters involving head coach Cristian Chivu, senior executives and ownership representatives. According to CalcioMercato, the meeting, held at Viale della Liberazione, was not driven by urgency or panic with the January window nearing its close, but …

Chelsea are reportedly set to seal a deal to sign Sheffield Wednesday full-back Yisa Alao ahead of three other Premier League clubs. Fabrizio Romano has delivered his trademark ‘here we go’ for the transfer, whilst cryptically mentioning that the Blues beat other Premier League sides to this signing. This follows Liverpool and Manchester United both recently being linked with Alao …

Alessandro Del Piero believes there is nothing much worth reading into after Luciano Spalletti slapped centre-forward Lois Openda on the touchline during Juventus’s 2-0 win over Benfica in the Champions League, instead suggesting that there must be a ‘good relationship’ in place for the coach to have done such a thing.  Shortly after Weston McKennie had put Juventus two goals …

Napoli’s January strategy is beginning to move, with Verona forward Giovane emerging as a serious target once key departures are finalised. The Brazilian has drawn attention in his first full Serie A season thanks to his pace, technique and ability to play across the attacking line. Still raw and inconsistent in front of goal, Giovane is viewed in Naples as …