Chelsea winger Pedro Neto bagged three goals last night against Hull – although he wasn’t sure about that until full time. Pedro Neto is understandably delighted after a hattrick in the FA Cup, and he spoke to the club’s official website this morning.
Tottenham Hotspur are in the midst of a crisis after dismissing Thomas Frank earlier this week. He left his post after the 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United on Tuesday, and the Lilywhites are now closing in on the appointment of Igor Tudor as the interim manager.
Arsenal are reportedly among the clubs monitoring Leon Goretzka, with the German midfielder viewed as a potential addition of experience and quality. He is set to leave Bayern Munich as a free agent at the end of this season, and several sides are prepared to compete for his signature.
Inter Milan and Juventus will not only battle for supremacy on the pitch tonight, but also showcase the financial power behind two of Serie A’s biggest clubs.
SEVENTIES EURO SPECIALS- AJAX v CELTIC 1971 Celtic’s defeat to Feyenoord in the European Cup Final in 1970 was seen by Celtic fans as a disaster. Having eliminated the champions of Portugal, Italy and England on the way to the final, Celtic were rightly regarded as hot favourites.
Sassuolo have approached Inter Milan about a potential summer loan move for young French midfielder Andy Diouf. The two clubs share a strong working relationship built through transfers over the years, including Matteo Politano and Davide Frattesi.
Benjamin Pavard could leave Inter Milan again this summer after a difficult spell on loan at Marseille. The French club appear unlikely to exercise their option to keep the defender, despite initial confidence surrounding the move.
Inter Milan may rely on a key tactical adjustment in midfield to contain Juventus in tonight’s Derby d’Italia. According to Tuttosport, via L’Interista, Cristian Chivu could assign Piotr Zielinski a pivotal role in tracking Weston McKennie.
Former Inter defender Andrea Ranocchia believes the Nerazzurri enter tonight’s Derby d’Italia against Juventus as favourites. Speaking to Tuttosport, via FCInterNews, Ranocchia said Inter arrive in stronger condition and hopes the match serves as “a showcase for football.” He also praised Cristian Chivu’s work on the Nerazzurri bench.
Jorrel Hato had a good game for Chelsea against Hull last night, and both the stats and the pundits agree on that. With Marc Cucurella injured, it looks like 19 year old Jorrel Hato is set for a run of appearances for Chelsea.
Guglielmo Vicario could depart Tottenham at the end of this season, with a return to Serie A appearing increasingly likely. The Italian goalkeeper has impressed since arriving at the club, earning praise for producing a series of outstanding saves across numerous fixtures.
Aston Villa are reportedly looking set to pursue an ambitious potential transfer deal for RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba this summer. We’ve previously reported on the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea eyeing Lukeba, and it looks like there are a host of other big names keen to win the race for his signature.
Inter Milan and Juventus could soon face off in the transfer market as both clubs track Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. In his editorial for Tuttomercatoweb, Niccolò Ceccarini reports that the Spurs number one could leave the Premier League side at the end of the season.
Lazio are preparing to lock horns with Atalanta on Saturday evening, but the atmosphere at the Stadio Olimpico will be dampened by the ongoing fan protest.
Martin Zubimendi has enjoyed an impressive season at Arsenal, with the Spaniard receiving considerable praise in recent weeks for his midfield performances.
Igor Tudor is set to replace Thomas Frank and take the interim reins at Tottenham Hotspur. The 47-year-old’s immediate focus will be to get Spurs out of the mess and provide stability.
Napoli hope Scott McTominay will be available for a Serie A match against Roma on Sunday, while Billy Gilmour could go on the bench after missing 23 games due to a groin injury.
Crystal Palace are reportedly set to approach Thomas Frank over replacing Oliver Glasner as manager after his sacking from Tottenham this week. The Danish tactician has just lost his job at Spurs and there’s no doubt he struggled during his time with the north Londoners, despite previously impressing during his time as manager of Brentford.
Journalist Ian Doyle has claimed that Liverpool could look ‘long and hard’ at strengthening one position in particular during the summer transfer window.
Manchester United are already laying plans for next season, and they apparently include Harry Maguire, who is tipped to sign a new contract. The 32-year-old’s current deal will expire at the end of the season, which leaves his future up in the air.
Phil Thompson has explained why he would rather see Curtis Jones start at right-back than Joe Gomez in Liverpool’s FA Cup clash against Brighton on Saturday night.
Nigel Winterburn has suggested that Eberechi Eze has been too laid back in his role at Arsenal and has called on him to impose himself more decisively in matches.
Arne Slot has put forward one reason as to why Inter Milan reportedly approached Liverpool over Curtis Jones during the January transfer window. Towards
Manchester United are reportedly keeping close tabs on Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu, who should be able to solve some of their problems at the back.
Christian Pulisic has been linked with a move away from AC Milan, and clubs like Tottenham, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in signing the player.