Nani has urged his former club, Manchester United, to try to facilitate a deal for Antoine Semenyo. It comes amid growing anticipation that the Bournemouth talisman will be on the move in the winter after it was confirmed that his contract contains a £65 million release clause (£60m upfront and £5m in add-ons).
When discussing Lionel Messi’s career trophies, one would subconsciously think of Ronaldo and, in the never-ending Messi vs Ronaldo GOAT debate, every title won by either player only strengthens the argument of who the best player is and further widens the gap in terms of overall achievements.
Former Italy forward Antonio Cassano did not hold back in his criticism of Inter Milan following their 1-0 Champions League loss to Liverpool. Speaking on Viva el Futbol, via FCInter1908, he described the penalty awarded to the Reds as “a scandal and a disgrace” and argued that both referee and VAR deserved censure.
With the World Cup Qualifiers concluded and only the play-offs left to be played, the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was done and the groups set in place.
Tottenham Hotspur placed a clear emphasis on sharpening their attack over the summer, aiming to build on last season’s Europa League triumph. The arrivals of Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, and Randal Kolo Muani were intended to add to their firepower and give Thomas Frank a realistic chance of competing for a European spot.
Elche midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza has emerged as a significant target for Juventus, although the Bianconeri face strong competition in their pursuit of the highly regarded youngster.
Inter legend Beppe Bergomi believes the Champions League defeat to Liverpool exposed two structural problems in Cristian Chivu’s side. Speaking on Sky Sport, via FCInter1908, Bergomi highlighted the lack of rotation between Serie A and European fixtures.
Liverpool supporters have long shown that trophies and loyalty to the club matter more than any individual star, and Jamie Carragher says the latest Mo Salah saga has only underlined that truth.
Inter Milan are set to compete with Real Madrid for highly rated Hajduk Split defender Branimir Mlacic, according to reports from Spain. The young centre-back has developed at remarkable speed and recently earned a call-up to Croatia’s Under-21 side, prompting major European clubs to take notice.
Chelsea are on a nasty run of games without a win and without a good performance in a couple of weeks. They need to turn things around tomorrow, but it’s not going to be easy against a really tough Everton team who are set to come to Stamford Bridge and make things difficult.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, West Ham striker Niclas Fullkrug is one of the names Milan will consider in the January transfer window, as the German wants to leave his club.
Manchester United seem increasingly open to cashing in on Bruno Fernandes, who remains a target for Saudi Pro League clubs. As first reported here in the Daily Briefing, sources “expect bids” for Fernandes as both Al Hilal and Al Ittihad show a strong interest in him.
Marli Salmon became the latest teenager to feature for Arsenal in the Champions League when he made his debut against Club Brugge. At just sixteen, he joins a growing list of academy graduates to have played for the Gunners at the highest level, with many more expected in the coming years.
Liverpool face Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield this Saturday in what could be a tricky test for our title-defending squad. Arne Slot, has provided clarity on some injury doubts after the midweek Champions League win at Inter Milan, in his pre-Brighton press conference.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has revealed that he got death threats from Everton fans when he made the move to Old Trafford in 2004. The former England captain came through as a youngster from Everton’s academy and played for their first-team for a couple of years before being quickly snapped up by Man Utd in a big move.
MUTV presenter Liam Bradford has poured praise on Mason Mount following a stellar run of form from the midfielder. Manchester United’s No.7 is enjoying an extended period of fitness this campaign, which has come as a monumental boost to Ruben Amorim in his first full term in the dugout.
Chelsea are one of the clubs interested in a transfer move for Sporting Lisbon centre-back Ousmane Diomande, but they face competition from Crystal Palace.
Manchester United will reportedly test Atletico Madrid’s resolve over a loan for Conor Gallagher next month. The Old Trafford faithful will likely already be aware that United have been linked with the midfielder on numerous occasions in recent months.
Marc Cucurella has admitted he knew Moises Caicedo was a very good player from their first game at Brighton together. Cucurella joined Chelsea in the summer of 2022 in a deal worth £63m, before Caicedo made the switch the following summer for a then British record of £115m.
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in the RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba. The 22-year-old is highly rated across Europe, and multiple clubs are monitoring his progress.
Filip Jorgensen has taken to social media and posted a 12 word message amid doubts over his future at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea signed Jorgensen from Spanish side Villarreal in the 2024 for a fee believed to be £20.9m after the Dane had impressed in La Liga.
A former Chelsea player has recommended the club to sign one experienced player and says it is his dream to see him come in. I think most people reading the title of this article will know that it is highly unlikely to happen, because we have seen the word ‘experience’ get mentioned.
In the event Jean-Philippe Mateta decides to call time on his Crystal Palace tenure in 2026, his ‘most likely destination’ is said to be Serie A. This comes after Manchester United were linked with Mateta over the summer amid their drawn-out search for a proven centre-forward.
There doesn’t appear to be such a thing as a simple, straightforward season at Spurs these days. No better example of the way the wind continues to blow in N17 is the curious collapse of Yves Bissouma.
Bayern Munich chief Max Eberl is reportedly planning talks with Crystal Palace centre-back and Liverpool transfer target Marc Guehi on January 1st. The England international is nearing the end of his contract with Palace, and is free to start negotiating a move for next season from January onwards.