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West Ham set sights on 24-year-old UCL star to replace Lucas Paqueta

West Ham United are reportedly eyeing up Atalanta attacking midfielder Nicola Zalewski as a potential replacement for Lucas Paqueta. The Brazilian playmaker has just left West Ham to return to his former club Flamengo, in what could end up being a bit of a blow for Nuno Espirito Santo if he doesn’t land a replacement.

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Lazio Join Nottingham Forest & Atletico Madrid In Race For Inter Milan Outcast

Lazio have entered the picture for Davide Frattesi, joining Nottingham Forest and Atletico Madrid in tracking the Inter midfielder’s situation. The interest is growing as the transfer window edges toward its conclusion.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / January 30

Juventus only willing to sign Man Utd wantaway through one formula

Juventus remain uncertain about their ability to sign Randal Kolo Muani, so they’re simultaneously working on recruiting Joshua Zirzkee from Manchester United.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / January 30

Inter Milan VP & Club Legend Confirms Club ‘Working Hard’ On Transfers & Warns Nerazzurri: ‘Do Not Underestimate Bodo/Glimt’

Inter vice-president Javier Zanetti has warned that Bodo/Glimt will pose a serious challenge while confirming the club continue to work behind the scenes on the transfer market.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 30

Marino: Atalanta ‘often perform well’ on stages like Dortmund

Umberto Marino sees a ‘very open contest’ between Atalanta and Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League knockout play-off but feels that La Dea ‘often perform well on stages like this.’ Atalanta have been drawn against Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League play-off.

Bayer Leverkusen News / SempreInter.com / January 30

Inter Milan Have Bid Rejected For France Winger As Tense Atmosphere At Saudi Club Slows Market Activity

Inter Milan have seen an initial approach for Moussa Diaby turned down as uncertainty continues to surround the winger’s future at Al-Ittihad. The negotiations remain complicated by issues beyond the transfer fee itself.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / January 30

Inter Milan Will Only Consider Late Move For Croatia Veteran Or England Starlet – No Alternatives Lined Up

Inter are concentrating their late transfer efforts on Ivan Perisic and Brooke Norton-Cuffy as they try to strengthen the flanks before the window shuts.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / January 30

Inter Milan President To Speak At Anti-Mafia Committee Hearing

Inter president Beppe Marotta will appear before Italy’s Anti-Mafia parliamentary committee today to discuss infiltrations in sporting events. The hearing was scheduled to start at 10:00, with the Nerazzurri chief set to join representatives from other major clubs.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 30

Bologna to face SK Brann in Europa League play-off

Bologna have been drawn against SK Brann in the Europa League knockout play-off. The Europa League knockout play-off draw took place in Nyon today. See how it unfolded in the liveblog.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / January 30

Revealed – When Inter Milan & Netherlands Star Will Complete Return From Injury

Denzel Dumfries has returned to Italy to continue his recovery, and Inter Milan hope he will be fit in time for the Champions League play-off return leg later next month.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / January 30

Sarri to Make Three Changes to Lazio Starting Lineup Against Genoa

Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri is expected to make three changes to the starting lineup that will take the pitch against Genoa. Amid all the turmoil caused

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / January 30

Inter Milan Outcast Waits For Late Market Activity As Nottingham Forest Remain Interested But Inter Stand Firm On Price

Nottingham Forest continue to track Davide Frattesi, but Inter have no intention of lowering their valuation as the window nears its close. The situation remains unresolved, with the midfielder still waiting for clarity over his role.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 30

Champions League play-off opponents for Inter, Juventus and Atalanta revealed

Inter will play Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League knockout play-off, while Juventus have been drawn against Galatasaray, and Atalanta will face Borussia Dortmund.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / January 30

Champions League play-off draw: Juventus to play Galatasaray

Juventus have been pitted against Galatasaray in the Champions League play-off following Friday’s draw in Nyon. The Bianconeri finished the group stage in 13th place.

Bayer Leverkusen News / SempreInter.com / January 30

Inter Milan Transfer Market Stalls As Late Incomings Hinge On Departures & External Factors

Inter Milan attempts to sign Ivan Perisic and Moussa Diaby have stalled, leaving the club’s January plans in limbo. The Nerazzurri continue to search for reinforcements on the right flank, but progress depends on external decisions rather than internal will.

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Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 30

Tottenham eye move for ‘lightning-quick’ French winger from Saudi PL who was once a part of Aston Villa

Tottenham Hotspur have clearly underperformed during the first half of the campaign, dropping points against teams they would have been expected to beat.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 30

Chris Sutton predicts Liverpool edge Newcastle as he points to Anfield record

Liverpool’s Premier League meeting with Newcastle United on Saturday night has been given a familiar scoreline prediction by BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton, with the former striker backing us to win 2-1 at Anfield.

RB Leipzig News / Caught Offside / January 30

Arsenal rival Liverpool & Man Utd for potential £86.6m transfer to help Arteta’s attack explode

Arsenal are reportedly the latest club in the mix for the potential transfer of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, along with the likes of Liverpool. Writing in his latest CF Bayern Insider column, Christian Falk has provided an update on Diomande’s situation as he could leave Leipzig for around £86.6m this summer.

Juventus to Insist for Kolo Muani Despite Early Refusal

The recent contacts between Juventus, PSG, and Tottenham haven’t sufficed to unlock the return of Randal Kolo Muani to Turin. The Spurs have little interest in ending their loan spell early, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 30

Sources: Manchester United star 'open' to Serie A transfer as talks begin

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has already had some initial talks over a return to Serie A giants Inter Milan. As first reported here in my exclusive for the Daily Briefing, Man Utd and Onana expect to go their separate ways this summer.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 30

Elliott’s Villa return shows why his future still looks blocked

Harvey Elliott finally returned to competitive action for Aston Villa against Red Bull Salzburg, but his performance did little to change the reality of his situation.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 30

'That’s it' – Eden Hazard offers some words of advice to 'top class' Estevao

Chelsea legend Eden Hazard believes Estevao Willian is a “top class” player as he handed the teenager some words of advice. Estevao finally arrived at Chelsea after the Club World Cup last summer, and has hit the ground running at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 30

Tottenham line up late January move for 'absolute top player' with 15 assists

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the French winger Moussa Diaby from Al-Ittihad. The 26-year-old has impressed in the Saudi Pro League, and he has been linked with a return to European football.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 30

Talks held: Raheem Sterling’s reps speaking with 7-8 clubs after leaving Chelsea on free transfer

Raheem Sterling is reportedly in talks with a long list of clubs after being made a free agent by Chelsea this week. According to Sky Sports, the former Arsenal loanee’s representatives are speaking with as many as seven clubs of Champions League level.

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 30

Manager remarkably announces his team’s next opponents have signed Man Utd star – before the club itself

Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann has announced that Bradford City have signed Ethan Wheatley – before the Bantams or Manchester United themselves.