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Italian sources report that Jamie Vardy is expected to start his first Serie A game on Monday, when his Cremonese side host Udinese.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed a major blow for the club as Cole Palmer is set for a further six weeks out of action due to injury.

Serie A players proved to be in good shape during the international break, especially Rasmus Hojlund, Kenan Yildiz and Ruslan Malinovskyi, who netted three goals in two games.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has provided an update on Alexander Isak’s situation as the Sweden international has struggled for fitness and form since his big move to Anfield in the summer.

Rafael Leao hasn’t scored a goal at San Siro for Milan since May 2024, in Stefano Pioli’s last game as the Rossoneri coach.

Italy defender Gianluca Mancini reveals what he thought when he scored his first international goal earlier this week and insists he ‘never’ argued with Luciano Spalletti.

Roma defender Gianluca Mancini says the Giallorossi ‘earned their victories’ in Serie A this season and admits he’s changed thanks to Claudio Ranieri and Daniele De Rossi: ‘I used to think about too many things that drained my energy.’

Juventus General Manager Damien Comolli received a signing bonus of nearly €1m when he joined the club last summer, while his predecessor Cristiano Giuntoli agreed to a €850,000 severance pay when leaving the Allianz Stadium.

West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo would reportedly be willing to cash in on key midfield player Lucas Paqueta for around £60m.

Manchester United are one of the clubs eyeing up the transfer of Real Madrid forward Endrick as he’s expected to leave on loan this January.

‘My Roma want the Champions League and deserve to be leaders.’

Top football administrator Charles Kwadwo Ntim popularly known as 'Mickey Charles' has made a passionate appeal for the inclusion of Andre Ayew in Ghanas squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing it as a fitting tribute to one of the nations most loyal and decorated football servants.

Manchester United new-boy Bryan Mbeumo is reportedly doing his best to try to convince fellow Cameroon international Carlos Baleba to join him at Old Trafford.

There’s a potential nightmare scenario emerging for Chelsea striker Marc Guiu as he might struggle to get a move away from Stamford Bridge in January.

Manchester United are reportedly prepared to let Bruno Fernandes leave for Bayern Munich for as little as £40m.