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Nottingham Forest have emerged as surprise contenders for Kostas Tsimikas, with the Liverpool left-back, currently on loan at AS Roma, attracting serious interest as the January transfer window enters its final stretch. According to the Daily Mail, Forest manager Sean Dyche is pushing to strengthen his defensive options this month, and Tsimikas has surfaced as a potential solution. However, the …

Juve put Mourinho in trouble: Play-offs now secure  Thuram and McKennie with the goals, Benfica ko. The round of 16 is getting closer. Spalletti show, slaps Openda on the bench: ‘Wake up!’.  Napoli out for now. And the transfer market doesn’t unblock Collapse at home against Athletic Club  They lead through Scamacca, then a crazy Palladino collapse: ‘Needed more maturity’ …

Arsenal could end up selling left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly, according to former Gunners striker Alan Smith. The Arsenal legend, now a pundit, has launched a surprise criticism of Lewis-Skelly, suggesting that he should perhaps be someone offloaded by the club in the summer. The 19-year-old enjoyed a stunning breakthrough season last term, playing a total of 39 games for Arsenal’s first-team …

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ready to table a £25 million offer for West Ham United winger Crysencio Summerville, according to a new report from the Daily Mail. The Dutchman has surged back into form in recent weeks, and his impressive display against Spurs, where he scored in West Ham’s 2-1 victory, has only strengthened the North London club’s interest. Summerville …

Chelsea attacking midfielder Cole Palmer could reportedly be tempted by the prospect of a transfer back to his former club Manchester City. The England international has been a big hit at Stamford Bridge since his move from Man City in the summer of 2023, scoring 48 goals in 110 games in all competitions. Palmer was Chelsea’s hero in last summer’s …

Hull City are on the verge of announcing the signing of Toby Collyer from Manchester United, with journalist Ben Jacobs reporting that the deal is expected to be confirmed within the next 24 hours. The 22-year-old midfielder is set to join the Tigers on loan for the remainder of the season, an opportunity both clubs believe will benefit his development. …

Leeds United have settled on a plan to secure a club-record deal that could help seal their long-term Premier League status. The Whites’ form over the past few months has allayed concerns over their worrying early-season results, which threatened to all but condemn the Championship winners to an immediate second-tier return. With things looking a lot brighter, albeit with plenty …

Liverpool are reportedly among several top Premier League clubs closely monitoring the future of Crystal Palace sensation Adam Wharton, with the 21-year-old emerging as one of the most coveted young midfielders in English football. According to TEAMtalk, Crystal Palace are open to selling their prized asset at the end of the season, though only for a significant fee that is …

Manchester United have officially made an enquiry for Barcelona midfielder Marc Casadó, according to Mundo Deportivo. The 22-year-old, widely regarded as one of La Masia’s most disciplined and intelligent holding midfielders, has attracted interest not only from United but also from Wolves, who have added him to their shortlist ahead of the summer window. Casadó is valued internally for his …

Manchester United are reportedly planning talks with Bruno Fernandes as they prepare to tell him they want him to stay for one more year. The Portugal international has been a star player for the Red Devils since joining in January 2020, but there have been some question marks over his future in recent times. Fichajes recently linked Fernandes as a …

Tottenham have been dealt a devastating blow as emerging midfield star Lucas Bergvall is reportedly facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines following a recurrence of an injury during Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund. The 19-year-old, who has been hailed as an “unstoppable” talent since his arrival, now faces a race against time to feature again this season. …

Jean-Philippe Mateta has officially told Crystal Palace that he wants to leave the club this month, according to the latest reports from Ben Jacobs. The French striker, who has been a rare bright spark in a difficult season for the Eagles, has reportedly informed the board that he has no plans to sign a new contract at Selhurst Park. Mateta …

Another day in the winter transfer window has come to an end, and Football Italia reviews all the confirmed transfers on January 21. It was an evening dominated by Champions League action, but Serie A clubs were still quite busy in bringing in reinforcements for the second part of the season. Fiorentina confirmed the arrival of Giovanni Fabbian on loan …

Following Champions League Round 7, Serie A finds itself without a single club in the top eight, with Napoli dropping out of the top 24 altogether. Just one match is left to play in the league phase of the Champions League, and after Round 7, no Serie A club is in the top eight, which gives direct qualification for the …

Luciano Spalletti explained some of the ‘tension’ with Juventus fans during tonight’s 2-0 win over Benfica and where his team must improve. ‘Our radar must always be online.’ The Bianconeri took a while to break Jose Mourinho’s Benfica down in Turin, but thanked their midfielders Khephren Thuram and Weston McKennie for finally finding a way through. They were also grateful …