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• Davide Ancelotti identifies midfield issue facing Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid

  Former Real Madrid assistant coach Davide Ancelotti believes the club are missing a midfielder capable of consistently releasing team-mates into...

• Chelsea keep Jules Kounde option open for 2027 transfer

  Chelsea could revive their long-standing interest in Jules Kounde in 2027, despite the defender having recently extended his contract until...

• Van Dijk transfer: Juventus doubts remain as Real Madrid interest grows

  Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is attracting renewed transfer interest from Italy, with Juventus being discussed as a possible destination,...

• Juventus consider summer move for Brentford right-back Michael Kayode

  Juventus are exploring a possible move to bring Brentford right-back Michael Kayode back to Italy next summer.The 22-year-old has...

• Inter Milan, Lazio and Atalanta target Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa

  Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa could leave the club in January, with Inter Milan, Lazio and Atalanta reportedly considering offers for...

• Virgil van Dijk wages make Juventus move difficult as Real Madrid interest emerges

  Juventus’ interest in Virgil van Dijk is being viewed with scepticism because of the financial demands involved, while Real Madrid...

• Lamine Yamal fears age could hinder 2026 Ballon dOr bid

  Barcelona and Spain forward Lamine Yamal believes his age could count against him in the race to win the 2026...

• John Stones determined to make his mark at Inter after emotional Manchester City departure

  John Stones says he is embracing a new challenge at Inter after bringing his trophy-filled spell with Manchester City to...

• Christophe Galtier keeps door open to Ligue 1 return

  Christophe Galtier says he has no immediate plans to retire and remains open to returning to Ligue 1 while continuing...

• Dino Toppmoller ‘stunned’ as Lens departure comes after six matches

  Dino Toppmoller says he was “stunned” to leave RC Lens after managing the Ligue 1 side in only six competitive...

• Olympique Lyon defender Moussa Niakhate returns from Senegal squad with injury

  Olympique Lyon defender Moussa Niakhate has been sent back to his club after suffering an unspecified injury while on international...

• PSG’s Senny Mayulu sidelined for several weeks with thigh injury

  Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Senny Mayulu will miss several weeks after sustaining a left thigh injury while away with France U21s....

• Carlos Espi makes Spain U21 history as Real Madrid striker earns senior call-up

  Carlos Espi has made history with Spain Under-21s and earned promotion to the senior squad after scoring five times in...

• Real Betis consider €6m move for Olympiacos defender Bruno Onyemaechi

  Real Betis are assessing a possible move for Olympiacos left-back Bruno Onyemaechi as they look to strengthen their squad.The...

• From Calciopoli to Manchester City: football’s biggest scandals and their punishments

  Football’s history is marked by scandals involving bribery, match-fixing, illegal betting and attempts to evade financial regulations. Few have produced...

• Kylian Mbappe misses more Real Madrid training with Villarreal doubt

  Kylian Mbappe remains unable to train with Real Madrid after suffering a hyperextension to his left knee while on international...

• Livakovic could make up to 10 Barcelona appearances this season

  Barcelona goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic could be given a longer run in Hansi Flick’s starting XI this month as the club...

• Barcelona could revisit Josko Gvardiol move if Manchester City face sanctions

  Barcelona may renew their interest in Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol if the Premier League club are punished over their...

• Dani Olmo targets Dinamo Zagreb return after Barcelona spell

  Dani Olmo intends to finish his playing career at Dinamo Zagreb rather than Barcelona, according to his agent Andy Bara....

• Bayern Munich hopeful of Michael Olise contract extension by end of 2026

  Bayern Munich believe Michael Olise will agree a contract extension before the end of 2026 after making progress in negotiations...