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Fabio Capello has warned his former side Milan that their spot in next season’s Champions League is far from guaranteed, and hopes to see an improved performance against Hellas Verona following their disappointing Supercoppa Italiana campaign last week. 

It has been a dreadful season for Wolves, and in January, things could be about to get worse for Rob Edwards’ squad. There are plans for signings to be made, but players already at Molineux could also be on their way out.

Bournemouth have lost a number of key players in recent years, and soon, the same could happen with their manager. Andoni Iraola has attracted a lot of interest over the last 18 months, and in 2026, he could next to move on.

Marco Pellegrino leads the line for Parma, while Paolo Vanoli sticks with Moise Kean and Albert Gudmundsson in attack for Fiorentina in a Serie A relegation six-pointer on Saturday afternoon.

Luciano Spalletti has confirmed a squad of 22 Juventus players to take on Pisa at the Garibaldi on Saturday evening as the Bianconeri look to claw their way back into the top four and towards the top of the Serie A standings. 

Chelsea have had a lot of manager turnover in recent years, and they could be searching for a new one again in 2026. Enzo Maresca has impressed since taking the reins at Stamford Bridge, and he could now be tempted into joining another club.

Arsenal are understood to be considering a transfer move for AC Milan’s highly-rated young left-back Davide Bartesaghi.

Milan are still hoping to tie down goalkeeper Mike Maignan to a new contract, and reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that the Rossoneri have tabled a new and improved offer for the Frenchman, whose current deal is set to expire in June.

Maignan towards the ‘yes’

FC Samartex head coach Christopher Ennin says his side must raise their intensity and consistency as they target stronger results in the second round of the Ghana Premier League.Ennin was speaking after Samartex’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Hearts of Oak at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon on Friday, a result that stalled their momentum at the midway point of the season.Despite the setback, the coach struck an optimistic tone, insisting the team has gained valuable lessons that can translate into improved performances.“I’ve learned a lot and we still need to push hard. At least at home, they will get it, but I’m still fighting for the away win and I believe we’ll come back in the second round,” Ennin said.Samartex currently sit sixth on the league table with 24 points, having recorded six wins and six draws so far this campaign.The defeat allowed Hearts of Oak to climb to second place on 28 points, level with leaders Aduana, who face Young Apostles on Sunday.Hearts held firm defensively to secure the win, underlining the fine margins that Ennin believes his team must overcome.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim finally altered his tactics last night, putting his team out in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Newcastle.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has dropped a hint over the future of backup goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen ahead of the January transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur could be set to rival Arsenal for one of Europe’s top talents.

Nico Paz is shining for Como this season and it’s expected that the Argentine will return to Real Madrid in the summer.

Liverpool are reportedly engaging with clubs over a potential loan transfer deal for talented young midfielder Trey Nyoni ahead of January.