As Fiorentina struggle at the bottom end of Serie A, they have turned to a tried and tested sporting director to help them. Giancarlo Rinaldi examines the task in store for the Spurs man.
Napoli youngster Antonio Vergara has spoken about his footballing influences, naming Lionel Messi as his idol but admitting he was especially inspired by watching Piotr Zielinski up close during his early days with the Partenopei.
Five memorable Celtic moments, with a nod to the late Celtic Historian and Celtic Star legend David Potter, on this day starting in 1916… ONE – SATURDAY
With the Mercato drama now behind us, Lazio must find their composure when they travel north to take on the in-form Juventus. The Serie A clash between Juventus and Lazio kicks off at 20:45 local time on Sunday, February 8, at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.
Manchester United will host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday, and they will look to build on their recent run of form with a win at home.
Liverpool might be out of this season’s title race, but they can still have a major impact on Manchester City’s title hopes when they meet in the Premier League this weekend.
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has slammed Arsenal for showing what he felt was a lack of respect ahead of their Carabao Cup semi-final this week. Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium to complete a 4-2 aggregate victory over Rosenior’s side and book their place in the Carabao Cup final.
Former Roma director Walter Sabatini feels Gian Piero Gasperini’s complaints against director Frederic Massara are ‘not elegant’, but this doesn’t mean the coach will leave the Olimpico at the end of the season.
Oleksandr Zinchenko has left Arsenal to join Ajax, bringing an end to his time at the Emirates Stadium. The Ukrainian was a popular figure in the dressing room and initially arrived as one of the Premier League’s finest left backs.
Pierre Kalulu remains under contract at Juventus until 2029, a situation that has so far allowed the club to feel comfortable about his long-term future without urgency.
Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks. He was linked with Arsenal during the January transfer window, but they did not make a move to secure his signature.
Liverpool played an unexpected role in derailing both Inter and Nottingham Forest’s plans involving Davide Frattesi during the January transfer window.
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has been linked with a move to Real Madrid in recent months, and the Spanish club is prepared to secure his signature.
Leon Goretzka has been linked with a move away from Bayern Munich, and he could be on his way to the Premier League. According to a report from Fussball Daten, Arsenal and Manchester United are closely monitoring his situation and have held initial talks with his representatives about a potential move.
Bayern Munich has been linked with a potential move for Kai Havertz in the next transfer window, and it remains to be seen how Arsenal would respond to such interest.
Arne Slot has spoken publicly about Jeremy Jacquet for the first time since Liverpool confirmed an agreement to sign the French defender from Stade Rennais.
Liam Rosenior is taking his press conference ahead of Chelsea’s game against Wolves this weekend, and while there are a few interesting things to cover, the most important updates, as always, were on the fitness of players.
Mikel Merino could remain on the sidelines for an extended period as further details emerge regarding his injury. The midfielder has already missed time due to the problem and is expected to be unavailable for selection for the next few weeks.
Omar Marmoush’s double in the Manchester City vs Newcastle game was vital for the Citizens, who beat the Geordies 3-1 in the Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg to set up a massive final against Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Tottenham Hotspur supporters expected to have a strong winter transfer window, given the difficult season that the Lilywhites have been enduring under Thomas Frank’s tutelage.
Mikel Merino may not feature for Arsenal again this season, although there remains hope that he could return before the campaign concludes. The midfielder has missed the club’s last few matches due to injury, with Arsenal carefully managing his fitness during his recovery.
Liverpool could reportely vie with two London heavyweights in the battle to snap up teenage Middlesbrough forward Cruz Ibeh. The 17-year-old was handed his senior debut for the Teesside club in their FA Cup clash away to Fulham last month and has also been an unused substitute in a couple of Championship games for Kim Hellberg’s in-form outfit.
Dario Essugo is expected to be out until March after the midfielder suffered a setback in training according to The Athletic. The 20-year-old joined Chelsea from Sporting Lisbon in the summer for £18.2m, and made his debut at the Club World Cup, but has yet to feature this season.
Manchester United are hoping they can come out on top in the race for Murillo’s signature this summer. Although Nottingham Forest will be doing their absolute
Tottenham have identified Aitor Paredes as a target for the summer transfer window, and they are prepared to sign the Athletic Club Bilbao defender. The 25-year-old has established himself as a key player for the Spanish club, and he has proven his quality in La Liga.