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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 …

Arsenal and Barcelona could reportedly be set for a major transfer battle over Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, according to Ekrem Konur. Posting on X today, the Turkish journalist provided the latest information on Alvarez’s future, revealing that the Argentina international could cost more than €150m, and possibly close to €200m. It seems Barca want Alvarez as their long-term successor …

Manchester United and Chelsea have both registered interest in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, according to reports from Sky Germany. The 25-year-old has been one of Dortmund’s most consistent performers this season, solidifying his place in the starting XI and earning recognition across Europe for his versatility and composure on the ball. Nmecha, who joined Dortmund from Wolfsburg in 2023, …

Fiorentina have officially confirmed that 39-year-old striker Edin Dzeko has left the club to join 2.Bundesliga outfit Schalke on a permanent contract.  Dzeko joined Fiorentina on a free transfer over the summer after the expiry of his deal with Fenerbahce. He signed an initial one-year contract with the Viola with an option to extend for a further 12 months.  Fiorentina …

Manchester United have reportedly opened discussions to sign Wilfried Ndidi from Besiktas in the January transfer window, with the former Leicester City midfielder keen on making a return to English football. The update comes from journalist Alan Myers, who revealed on X that United have held talks over a potential deal just six months after Ndidi left Leicester for Istanbul. …

Thursday’s reports confirm that Juventus’s sporting director Marco Ottolini has arrived in Istanbul with the aim of closing a deal for Fenerbahce striker Youssef En-Nesyri.  Juventus have been looking to add another centre-forward to their ranks in January following the long-term injury to Dusan Vlahovic, whose contract is set to expire at the end of the 2025-26 season anyway.  The …

Napoli have plenty of unresolved business in the January transfer window, but Thursday’s reports suggest that they are closing in on the sales of two of their attackers in Lorenzo Lucca and Noa Lang.  Napoli are hoping to provide Antonio Conte with new additions in January, but will likely have to move players on first. Lucca has struggled for opportunities …

Arsenal could reportedly be ready to extend Gabriel Jesus’ contract by one more year after his impressive form since returning from injury. The Brazil international has endured a difficult time at Arsenal since his 2022 move from Manchester City, and it remains to be seen if he has a long-term future at the Emirates Stadium. Still, Jesus has done well …

Multiple outlets in Italy claim that Roma are in discussions over a potential January deal for Belgium international Yannick Carrasco, who is currently under contract with Al-Shabab in the Saudi Pro League. Roma have already made two attacking signings in January with their acquisitions of Donyell Malen from Aston Villa and Robinio Vaz from Olympique de Marseille, but are still …

There is just one round of league phase fixtures remaining in this season’s Champions League, and for Inter, Juventus, Atalanta and Napoli, everything hangs in the balance heading into the final 90 minutes of the first round.  As things stand after seven matches of the Champions League league phase, there are no Italian sides sitting in the top eight, which …

Gian Piero Gasperini has strengthened his attacking ranks with the signings of Donyell Malen and Robinio Vaz during the January transfer window, but neither will be able to play against VfB Stuttgart in the Europa League on Thursday night.  Roma re-start their European campaign with a visit from the Bundesliga outfit at 20.00 on Thursday evening. This is Roma’s penultimate …

Juventus gave themselves a big boost in the race to finish in the top eight of the Champions League table with their 2-0 victory over Benfica on Wednesday night, but the Bianconeri still need favours from several sides in the final round of league phase fixtures if they are to qualify directly for the round of 16.  Goals from Khephren …

Luciano Spalletti drew attention to himself after his decision to slap centre-forward Lois Openda before bringing him on during Juventus’s 2-0 victory against Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday night.  Juventus kept their dreams of finishing the Champions League league phase in the top eight alive with a 2-0 victory against Jose Mourinho’s Benfica on Tuesday night: Khephren Thuram …

Luciano Spalletti has explained why he decided to engage in an argument with a supporter during Juventus’s 2-0 Champions League victory against Jose Mourinho’s Benfica on Tuesday night: ‘It was continuous throughout the game’.  Juventus kept their dream of finishing the league phase in the top eight alive on Tuesday night thanks to goals from Weston McKennie and Khephren Thuram …