It’s a problem for managers of many top clubs, and it’s something which particularly plagued Enzo Maresca at times. When you manage a top team, it’s a lot easier to coach them in games against other big teams, where there will be space to exploit on the counter attack.
Fabrizio Romano has provided a major Chelsea transfer update as they’ve had positive conversations over signing Jeremy Jacquet. However, the Blues face paying big money to get this signing done, with Rennes determined to make the talented young French centre-back their biggest ever sale.
Chelsea squeaked to a 1-0 win over Pafos in the Champions League last night, a win they needed as they aim to finish in the top 8 places and avoid the two legged play off at the end of February.
Roma’s January reshuffle continues to take shape, with Tommaso Baldanzi set to leave the club after an agreement was reached with Genoa. Following the arrivals of Donyell Malen and Robinio Vaz, and the early termination of Leon Bailey’s loan, Roma have now finalised another outgoing move, as per the Corriere dello Sport.
Inter have begun laying the groundwork for a busy end to the season and an even busier summer, holding a recruitment meeting at club headquarters involving head coach Cristian Chivu, senior executives and ownership representatives.
William Saliba’s development into a key figure at Arsenal was shaped significantly by his loan spell at Olympique Marseille, a period that proved decisive in his career progression.
Tottenham Hotspur demolished 10-man Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at home in the Champions League on Tuesday night, with first-half goals from Cristian Romero and Dominic Solanke meaning they’re on the verge of qualification for the knockout rounds.
Juventus continue to search for another attacker to add some depth and recently reached out to Fiorentina to inquire about Albert Gudmundsson, but the counterparty don’t want to part ways with him, Matteo Moretto reports (via SOSFanta).
Juventus sporting director Marco Ottolini has arrived in Istanbul for crunch talks with Fenerbahce and Youssef En-Nesyri. Ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League conest against Benfica, Juventus Director of Football Strategy Giorgio Chiellini confirmed that the club could add a new striker in January to make up for Dusan Vlahovic’s absence.
Napoli’s January strategy is beginning to move, with Verona forward Giovane emerging as a serious target once key departures are finalised. The Brazilian has drawn attention in his first full Serie A season thanks to his pace, technique and ability to play across the attacking line.
Dinamo Zagreb coach Mario Kovacevic has confirmed that Leon Jakirovic is set to join Serie A giants Inter Milan. During his pre-match conference via FCInter1908, the Blues boss delivered a huge update on the 17-year-old’s immediate future.
A football pundit has been explaining why he believes that a Chelsea player “faded” out of the Pafos win last night. Chelsea won the game 1-0 on the night but it wasn’t easy at all.
Manchester United and Chelsea have both registered interest in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, according to reports from Sky Germany. The 25-year-old
Fiorentina have officially confirmed that 39-year-old striker Edin Dzeko has left the club to join 2.Bundesliga outfit Schalke on a permanent contract. Dzeko joined Fiorentina on a free transfer over the summer after the expiry of his deal with Fenerbahce.
This has been a horrible season for Thomas Frank, and there’s no indication that it’s likely to improve anytime soon. The squad is ravaged with injuries, results have been appalling, bar in Europe, and now it looks as if another top player, in Micky van de Ven, is set for the departure lounge in N17.
Arsenal could reportedly be ready to extend Gabriel Jesus’ contract by one more year after his impressive form since returning from injury. The Brazil international has endured a difficult time at Arsenal since his 2022 move from Manchester City, and it remains to be seen if he has a long-term future at the Emirates Stadium.
Manchester United could miss out on Elliot Anderson, as Manchester City are keen to lure him to the east side. After revamping their attack last year, the Red Devils are expected to pull off a major overhaul in the middle of the Park in 2026.
When Arsenal strengthened their attacking options during the summer, many supporters believed it marked the beginning of the end for Leandro Trossard at the club.
Frank Lampard is reportedly one of the frontrunners to take over at Crystal Palace, with talkSPORT claiming that club chairman Steve Parish is a strong admirer of the former Chelsea and England midfielder.
Gabriel Jesus delivered an outstanding performance as Arsenal claimed a 3-1 victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday night, with the forward scoring twice and earning praise from Mikel Arteta.
Tottenham are dealing with a full-blown injury crisis right now in January 2026. Many absolutely key players are sidelined, particularly in midfield and attack, which has been a recurring issue this season.
Steven Gerrard has urged Arne Slot to stop focusing on Liverpool’s struggles against low blocks and instead accept it as a long-standing reality of managing this club.
Federico Chiesa could be an injury doubt for Liverpool’s Premier League fixture away to Bournemouth on Saturday. The Italian forward was initially named
Manchester United have reportedly been involved in discussions with Besiktas over a potential deal for Wilfred Ndidi. That’s according to former Sky Sports journalist Alan Myers, who revealed on X/Twitter yesterday: “My contacts in Turkey tell me Manchester United have had talks about Wilfred Ndidi.
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign the West Ham United attacker Crysencio Summerville, as per The Daily Mail. The Dutch winger joined West Ham United at the start of the season, and he could prove to be a useful acquisition for the north London club.
Chelsea head coach has put out some injury updates on three of his players, with three of those being key players. The Blues boss was speaking to the media last night after watching his side struggle to beat Cypriot minnows Pafos in the Champions League.