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Verona sack Zanetti, Pisa sack Gilardino

Two Serie A clubs have taken the decision to part ways with their head coaches over the last two days, as Alberto Gilardino has been relieved of his duties

Soccer News / The Laziali / February 2

Lazio Have Verbal Agreement With Bundesliga Defender on Free Summer Transfer

Lazio couldn’t sign Union Berlin defender Diogo Leite this winter, but he’s expected to arrive at Formello in July. The 27-year-old is a left-footed centre-back who rose through the ranks of Porto, before joining the German capital side in the summer of 2022.

Crystal Palace News / Football Espana / February 2

Bayern Munich concerned about losing key player to Real Madrid

Real Madrid have plans to sign a central defender this summer, and among their leading targets is Dayot Upamecano. The Bayern Munich and France star is out of contract at the end of the season, and while there has been hopes in Bavaria that he will agree a new deal, there has been little movement of late.

Napoli News / SempreInter.com / February 2

Cremonese 0-2 Inter Milan – Argentina Megastar Reigns Supreme, Brazilian Wingback Finally Meets Expectations

Inter Milan talisman Lautaro Martinez returned to the scoresheet in yesterday’s 2-0 away win over Serie A minnows Cremonese. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, El Toro produced an attacking masterclass at Stadio Giovanni Zini.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / February 2

Curtis Jones interest shows how desperate Thomas Frank is to recreate his Brentford midfield at Tottenham – Opinion

Tottenham Hotspur have already reinforced their midfield by pulling out an Eze on Aston Villa to land Conor Gallagher in the ongoing winter transfer window.

Bayer Leverkusen News / SempreInter.com / February 2

Report – Inter Milan Double Pursuit Of Al-Ittihad & PSV Stars Collapse: Liverpool Pull The Plug On English Midfielder’s Exit

Inter Milan will, in all likelihood, fail to reinforce the right flank this winter, with Ivan Perisic and Moussa Diaby unlikely to join the club. According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, PSV Eindhoven and Al-Ittihad have no interest in selling their respective stars.

Soccer News / Stretty News / February 2

Just in: Deal ‘considered done’ – United ‘expected to announce’ transfer for ‘excellent’ star before deadline

Manchester United’s Ethan Wheatley will join Bradford City on loan before this evening’s 7pm transfer deadline. According to Manchester World journalist Rich Fay, the ‘deal is considered done’ and has been since last week, despite the Bantams welcoming both Paul Mullin and Kayden Jackson to their ranks.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / February 2

Cremonese 0-2 Inter Milan – Italy Wingback Industrious Again, Poland Superstar Back On The Scoresheet

Inter Milan stars Federico Dimarco and Piotr Zielinski reigned supreme in Sunday’s 2-0 Serie A win over Cremonese. According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Italian wingback delivered another sterling performance.

AC Milan News / Football Italia / February 2

Report Arsenal plotting surprise deadline day move for Tonali

Various reports on the final day of the transfer window claim that Premier League leaders Arsenal are plotting a surprise move for Italy international

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / February 2

Cremonese 0-2 Inter Milan – Dominance On Full Display: Classy Act From Ex Nerazzurri Goalkeeper

Inter Milan maintained their superb Serie A form with a straightforward 2-0 away win over bottom-half Cremonese last evening. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCinterNews, the Nerazzurri demonstrated their dominance at Stadio Giovanni Zini.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / February 2

Done Deal: Juventus defender set to join Fiorentina on deadline day

Juventus and Fiorentina have reached an agreement for the transfer of experienced Italian defender Daniele Rugani. The 31-year-old has been on the club’s books since 2013, when he was poached by Giuseppe Marotta and Fabio Paratici, who has been recently appointed as Fiorentina’s sporting director.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 2

Liverpool fend off late hijack attempt to secure summer centre-back signing

Liverpool’s summer move for Jeremy Jacquet appears to have survived a late attempt from Manchester United to step in, with fresh reporting suggesting the rival approach came too late to change the defender’s plan.

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SS Lazio News / The Laziali / February 2

Lazio Midfielder Set to Complete Celta Vigo Deadline-Day Move

Matias Vecino is on the verge of parting ways with Lazio on the final day of the winter transfer window and joining Celta Vigo. The 34-year-old has been a Biancocelesti player since making the move from Inter Milan in the summer of 2022.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / February 2

Spalletti provides updates on Yildiz injury, confirms Kolo Muani interest

Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti confirmed Kenan Yildiz has an adductor issue, while also opening up on the club’s striker chase. On Sunday, the Bianconeri came away with a commanding victory at the expense of their hosts, Parma.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / February 2

Is losing Jean-Philippe Mateta a sign of things to come for Thomas Frank? – Opinion

Tottenham have been looking to reinforce their offensive options from the transfer market as Thomas Frank’s side continue to struggle for goals in the ongoing campaign.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / February 2

PSG Face Major Transfer Developments Involving Real Madrid

) AS may have revealed one of the options being considered by the Casa Blanca. While Real Madrid would dream of signing Vitinha, the Spanish outlet reports (h/t Le10Sport) that the Portuguese player and his representatives would make the first move in this transfer.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / February 2

Juventus player ratings vs Parma: Magical night for Bremer

In the 23rd round of Serie A, Juventus outplayed and outpowered their hosts Parma en route towards a commanding victory at the Ennio Tardini. The Bianconeri broke the deadlock through Gleison Bremer’s header, while Weston McKennie doubled their lead with an acrobatic volley that capped off a sublime team play.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / February 2

Liverpool settle on long-term centre-back target after deadline frustration

Liverpool have agreed a deal in principle to sign Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet in the summer transfer window, with the total package expected to reach around £60m.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 2

Romano: Chelsea turn down big money offer for first team player this window

According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have turned down a big money offer for defender Josh Acheampong this window. Maybe they should actually try using him a bit then, no?

Soccer News / Stretty News / February 2

Forget Bruno and the goalscorers: Steve Bruce says one Man United ace was just ‘immaculate’ in Fulham win

Steve Bruce singled out Senne Lammens for his contributions to Manchester United’s 3-2 triumph over Fulham. The Red Devils made it three wins on the bounce in dramatic fashion at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / February 2

Sources: Two Premier League clubs ready to offer Phillips a chance to end his Man City misery

Manchester City’s relationship with Kalvin Phillips appears to be nearing a decisive breaking point, with the Premier League giants now prepared to sanction his exit in the final hours of the transfer window.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 1

Odegaard linked with Arsenal transfer after being dropped at Leeds

Martin Odegaard was left out of the Arsenal starting team for the match against Leeds United yesterday, a decision that surprised many observers. The midfielder has been a regular presence under Mikel Arteta, and his omission immediately prompted debate about his current standing within the squad.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 1

Arsenal passed the audition with comprehensive win over Leeds

Some believed Arsenal needed one defining league performance to reassure sections of the support and even the players themselves that fear of failure was not beginning to take hold in the title race.

Soccer News / Stretty News / February 1

24 goals conceded: Insanely damning stat proves why one INEOS signing simply has to go in the summer

Manchester United have conceded a whopping 24 goals whilst Manuel Ugarte has been on the pitch this season. This afternoon, when Man of the Match Casemiro was withdrawn to a standing ovation in the 75th minute and replaced by Ugarte, United were leading Fulham by two goals to nil.