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Sky Sport Italia reports that Inter met the agent and the brother of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez on Tuesday, but clarified they won’t offer more than €4m plus add-ons for next season. Aston Villa goalkeeper Dibu Martinez has emerged as one of Inter’s targets to replace Yann Sommer next season. Sky Sport already reported earlier this week that Inter …

AZ Alkmaar's Troy Parrott and David Wolfe. (REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw) After a rocky start that had fans biting their nails, Fulham are finally hitting their stride this season. From scraping just two wins in their first nine games and flirting with relegation, Marco Silva’s side has turned a corner, losing only once in their last seven matches. Climbing toward …

West Ham United are looking to add more depth to the midfield unit with the signing of Yaser Asprilla from Girona. According to a report from Fichajes, multiple clubs are interested in the 22-year-old midfielder, but West Ham United are on top of the list of Premier League clubs, looking to sign him this month. Asprilla was linked with Leicester …

Juventus director Giorgio Chiellini jokes it is a pleasure to meet Benfica coach Jose Mourinho other than ‘during matches’ and confirms pursuit of a new striker in January. It kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Atalanta-Athletic Club …

Manchester United want to sign the Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. They are now accelerating their efforts to sign the player and have already submitted a formal £20 million offer, according to Fichajes. They are looking to get the deal done in January, and it will be interesting to see whether they can. The player is …

Luciano Spalletti warns Juventus must ‘rip those spaces open’ in the Benfica penalty area and be more determined in front of goal ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash. It kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Atalanta-Athletic Club …

Raffaele Palladino explains his Atalanta changes against Athletic Club in the Champions League, confirming Ademola Lookman could be ‘thrown into the mix.’ It kicks off at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Juventus-Benfica on the Liveblog. La Dea had the …

West Ham United have been linked with another winger – and could have the advantage of being his club’s preferred destination if they can stump up the cash. The Hammers have had an active transfer window thus far, with the east Londoners’ attack being transformed in the last few weeks. Niclas Fullkrug has made way for the likes of Taty …

Edoardo Bove has officially signed a long-term contract with Watford, after terminating his Roma deal due to a heart condition, resuming his career after more than a year. “I would like to thank the entire Watford family for the warm welcome I have received. From day one, they have given me the best possible conditions to take this important step …

Chelsea are adjusting to life without Enzo Maresca, and Liam Rosenior will be hoping he can further his positive start in his new role. The former Strasbourg boss won his first game in charge against Charlton Athletic, lost 3-2 to Arsenal in the first of the EFL Cup semi-final, and followed that up by winning his first Premier League fixture …

Manchester United have enquired about Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado. The Red Devils are known to be on the market for midfield reinforcements amid speculation surrounding the long term futures of many of their midfield stars. Links to several top names have continued to make the rounds including Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, and Brighton’s Carlos Baleba. While …

Juventus rely on Kenan Yildiz and Jonathan David as they host Jose Mourinho’s Benfica in the Champions League to lock down a play-off spot. It kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Atalanta-Athletic Club on the Liveblog. The …

Atalanta can lock down a top eight Champions League spot with Ademola Lookman back on the bench against Athletic Club, as Gianluca Scamacca starts with Charles De Ketelaere. It kicks off at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Juventus-Benfica on …

Como are busy whittling down their huge squad, as Alberto Dossena joined Cagliari today, while Stefan Posch is going on loan to Mainz. The Lariani are flying high in Serie A under coach Cesc Fabregas and competing for a place in Europe next season. However, their big investments also mean that the squad is vast and some who have struggled …

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 in the Champions League, as Juventus host Jose Mourinho’s Benfica and Atalanta seek a top eight spot welcoming Athletic Club Bilbao. They both kick off at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET) in the penultimate …