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Just three Juventus players, Dusan Vlahovic, Daniele Rugani and Arkadiusz Milik, are unavailable for tonight’s Champions League match against Benfica. Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti has named his squad list for tonight’s Champions League match against José Mourinho’s Benfica. The only unavailable players for the Bianconeri are Vlahovic, Rugani and Milik, who is injured and also not part of the Serie …

Multiple sources claim that Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has requested to leave the club in January, with Juventus and Aston Villa interested; however, his price tag is expected to remain at €40m for January. French striker Mateta wants to leave Crystal Palace this month and has informed his club about his desire, according to Sky Sports UK and Gazzetta. …

Fiorentina have confirmed the signing of Giovanni Fabbian from Bologna, in a reported deal that sees the Italian join the Viola with an option to buy & obligation to buy under certain conditions. On their official website, Fiorentina confirmed the move, as the club look to keep up their improved momentum as of late. After a disastrous start to the …

Inter are already planning ahead for the summer and are expected to enter the market for a new first-choice goalkeeper, with Yann Sommer set to leave when his contract expires. Despite having Josep Martinez on the books, the Nerazzurri want an experienced elite option to anchor the position for the next cycle. According to Sky Sport, via TMW, early contacts …

Aston Villa are considering a move for AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek as Unai Emery looks to reshape his midfield following a major injury setback. According to reports from The Telegraph, via Goal, Villa have been forced back into the market after Boubacar Kamara suffered a serious knee injury during the FA Cup clash with Tottenham, an issue that could …

Despite Inter’s 3-1 defeat to Arsenal at San Siro, one of the most talked-about performances of the night came from an unexpected source: Pio Esposito. The young Nerazzurri striker caught the eye not only of those inside the stadium, but also of Arsenal supporters watching closely from afar. Thrown into a difficult match against one of Europe’s most aggressive and …

Manchester United have set their sights on Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal, with Football Transfers reporting that the forward is now firmly on the club’s shortlist ahead of the summer transfer window. The 28-year-old, widely regarded as one of La Liga’s most intelligent and versatile attackers, has been monitored by United for several months and internal sources describe the interest …

Lazio could be set for another departure in the coming weeks, with Christos Mandas once again emerging as a serious candidate to leave the club amid growing interest from the Premier League. According to reports in Italy, Bournemouth have stepped up their pursuit of the Greek goalkeeper and have already presented a concrete proposal to Lazio. The Cherries are working …

Napoli have turned down an approach from Nottingham Forest for left-back Mathías Olivera, reaffirming their stance that the Uruguayan is not for sale during the January window. Forest have been particularly active in Serie A in recent days as they look to add reinforcements before the deadline, with Italy identified as a priority market for both a full-back and a …

Manchester United reportedly look set to miss out on the transfer of talented young Brazilian forward Rayan, who is closing in on a move to Bournemouth. The highly-rated 19-year-old had recently been linked with Manchester United, AC Milan, and Saudi Pro League clubs by journalist Eduardo Burgos. See below for his post on X as he claimed Man Utd were …

Roma have officially confirmed the early termination of Leon Bailey’s loan deal, with the winger set to return to Aston Villa by mutual agreement between the two clubs. The Jamaican international joined the Giallorossi in the summer of 2025 but struggled to secure a consistent role in the squad. Bailey made a total of 11 appearances for Roma across all …

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is reportedly in active talks with the camp of highly-rated German wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn. The 16-year-old midfielder, who has played 14 games in all competitions for Hertha Berlin’s first-team, is one of the biggest prospects for his age group in Europe. According to his Wikipedia page, Eichhorn is “considered a composed, intelligent defensive midfielder with …

Liverpool’s pursuit of RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande will have to wait until the summer transfer window, according to The Independent. While the 19-year-old winger has quickly become one of the breakout stars of the Bundesliga, Leipzig have made their stance crystal clear, Diomande is not for sale in January. Diomande has been electric for Leipzig this season, registering six …

Arsenal and Chelsea are both working to position themselves as favourites for the transfer of Arda Guler if the Real Madrid playmaker becomes available. As first reported in my exclusive here for the Daily Briefing, Guler is a long-term target for the Gunners, while the Blues have also recently had multiple contacts to ask about his situation. The Turkey international …

The future of Julián Álvarez at Atlético Madrid has been thrown into doubt, with journalist Matteo Moretto reporting a growing sense of uncertainty surrounding the Argentine forward. At just 25, Álvarez has become one of the best strikers in the world, and several major European clubs are beginning to check on his availability, including Barcelona, who have been closely monitoring …