Rodrygo remains a transfer target for several Premier League clubs as speculation grows that he is edging closer to leaving Real Madrid. Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City have all been linked with the attacker, whose future at the Bernabeu appears increasingly uncertain.
Lazio have rekindled their interest in Bologna midfielder Giovanni Fabbian, and they’re expected to make a fresh attempt to sign him in January. The 22-year-old began his career at Padova before joining Inter Milan’s youth ranks.
This is a syndicated version of this story, originally featured on the BBC Sport website. Chelsea have announced that Enzo Maresca is no longer the club’s manager, ending a fevered morning of speculation.
Dusan Vlahovic is set to become a free agent at the end of this season, and the Serbian forward may already have decided his future away from Juventus.
Optimism is growing inside Inter Milan over a potential deal for Joao Cancelo, with Italian media suggesting the gap between Milan and Riyadh has never felt smaller.
Sunday night at San Siro will feature a compelling Argentine subplot as Inter Milan welcome Bologna in Serie A. One year on from his first goal at the Meazza, Santiago Castro arrives in Milan hoping to relive a similar moment, as noted by FCInterNews.
Inter coach Cristian Chivu isn’t interested in fuelling controversies with Napoli and Antonio Conte and has ‘trust’ in Stefan de Vrij and Davide Frattesi: ‘They’ll have plenty of chances to play.’ Chivu held a press conference on Saturday on the eve of a big Serie A game against Bologna at San Siro.
Sunday night’s clash between Inter Milan and Bologna will also mark a return to familiar surroundings for Giovanni Fabbian. The midfielder, who came through Inter’s youth system before moving on in search of regular first-team football, is set to step back onto the San Siro pitch wearing Bologna colours.
Chelsea will be managed by Calum McFarlane, the Under-21 coach, when they face Man City tomorrow, as the Blues hunt for a replacement for Enzo Maresca.
Besiktas have entered 2026 off the back of a first half of the season that has landed them in a fifth placed position currently. The Turkish side, who won Super Lig in the 2020-21 season, has picked up 29 points so far this season whilst also winning eight games during this period.
Christmas and New Year's have passed, with Real Madrid hoping for a positive 2026 under Xabi Alonso. That starts with a home game against Real Betis on January 4, a tricky team that has lost just once in their last five against Los Blancos.
Lennon Miller was praised by Udinese coach Kosta Runjaić despite the Bianconeri’s 1-0 loss in Como, but the Scottish midfielder insisted that his team ‘should have scored’ in the second half.
The potential arrival of João Cancelo could force Inter Milan to make a difficult choice in their UEFA squad registration, with Matteo Darmian emerging as the main risk.
Chelsea will be managed by their under 21 manager Calum McFarlane tomorrow when they face Man City, and what was really disgraceful about the whole situation was that the young coach was asked to take the first press conference after the sacking of Enzo Maresca.
Arsenal have reportedly been working on a potential move for Kenan Yildiz for several weeks, as speculation around the attacker’s future continued to intensify.
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has said that it was Endrick Felipe’s decision to leave the club on loan for Olympique Lyon, as he was asked about the club’s January transfer plans.
Manuel Akanji could become a decisive piece in Inter Milan pursuit of Joao Cancelo in January, both on the pitch and in the transfer market. As highlighted by La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Swiss defender has made an immediate and overwhelming impact since arriving from Manchester City.
Eberechi Eze has not played a single minute in any of Arsenal’s last three Premier League matches, remaining on the bench throughout each fixture. This development has surprised many observers, particularly given the strong impression the midfielder made at the beginning of his time at the club.
Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee has been enduring a rough week, and his chances of sealing a return to Serie A have taken a hit. The Dutchman was given a rare starting berth against Wolves.
Juventus are set to face Lecce in the next few hours, and the match at the Allianz Stadium will include a notable moment beyond the action on the pitch.
Wilson Odobert was handed a start against Brentford on New Year’s Day after his eye-catching cameo appearance in the 1-0 win over Crystal Palace. Tottenham Hotspur could not start the New Year with a bang as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Manchester City’s draw against Sunderland has opened up a four-point gap at the top of the Premier League table, with Arsenal now sitting clear of their closest rivals.
The Chelsea Enzo Maresca sacking came as a bit of a surprise. It is not normal to get sacked after winning a couple of trophies only a few months ago. However, the 45-year-old Argentine managed to do that precisely.
Cole Palmer has been described as “good to go” for Chelsea’s game against Manchester City on Sunday at The Etihad. Palmer has been plagued by a groin injury this season, but returned to action against Leeds last month and is continuing to build his fitness.
Arsenal boasts one of the strongest squads in Europe this season, supported by significant depth across every position. The club strengthened its options during the summer by adding several high-quality players and has already begun to see the benefits of those decisions.
Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt is close to sealing a return from injury after a month on the sidelines. The 26-year-old was omnipresent in the lineup this season prior to an injury he suffered at the start of December.