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Liverpool are among a dozen clubs understood to be monitoring one of the most sought-after young players in European football. Last month, TEAMtalk reported

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Inter Milan Midfield Maestro Among Serie A’s Top Scorers After Summer Of Drama

The influence of Hakan Calhanoglu at Inter Milan continues to grow and not only as a playmaker, after scoring five times in Serie A this season. The Turkish midfielder now finds himself among Serie A’s leading scorers, level with Bologna’s Riccardo Orsolini on five goals.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 31

Despite interest Arsenal man could remain beyond this season

Gabriel Jesus’ future at Arsenal appears uncertain, although it remains possible that he will stay at the club until the end of his contract. The Brazilian forward has experienced mixed fortunes since joining the Gunners, with injuries and inconsistency often interrupting his progress.

Inter Milan News / The Cult of Calcio / October 31

Inter Reaping Rewards for Pouncing Early on Starlet

Petar Sucic wasted little time in showcasing his talent once Henrikh Mkhitaryan suffered a serious thigh injury, helping Inter down Fiorentina with a very classy goal.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / October 31

Inter Milan Starlet Blossoms – Croatian Midfielder Impresses & Earns Chivu’s Praise

Petar Sucic and his quiet confidence is beginning to shine through at Inter Milan under Cristian Chivu. The Croatian midfielder, once seen as a raw talent, is now showing why the club moved swiftly to sign him from Dinamo Zagreb.

Soccer News / Stretty News / October 31

Wantaway Man Utd man told he’ll have to offer himself to Euro giants to secure move after snubbing them in 2024

Joshua Zirkzee has reportedly been urged to offer his services to AC Milan to seal an exit route away from his Manchester United struggles. The European giants were said to have been in the mix for Zirkzee prior to his Old Trafford move in 2024, which saw him leave Bologna for United in a £36.5 million deal.

Udinese News / Football Italia / October 31

Ottolini set to leave Genoa as Juventus loom

Marco Ottolini is on the verge of leaving Genoa and remains a genuine candidate for the Juventus sporting director role. Genoa director Ottolini is set to leave the club.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / SempreInter.com / October 31

Inter Milan Star Nears Return – French Star Expected Back For Champions League Test

When Marcus Thuram return will return is the question on the minds of both Cristian Chivu and Inter Milan fans, and the good news is that there is not long to wait.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / October 31

Injured Juventus star still at risk of missing the Cremonese game

Khephren Thuram has been one of Juventus’ standout performers over the past two seasons, establishing himself as a crucial figure in the club’s midfield.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / October 31

Barcelona players point finger for injury crisis – detailed account of issues responsible

Barcelona are currently undergoing their worst injury crisis in the Hansi Flick era, with as many as 10 players nursing injury issues going into El Clasico last week.

Lens News / To The Lane And Back / October 31

Tottenham suffer blow in pursuit of Barcelona star; new contract on the table

Tottenham Hotspur have been looking at a possible move to bring in a new central defender for a while now. Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven have been the undisputed first-choice centre-back pairing for Spurs since 2023.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 31

Spalletti’s first Juventus press conference: Start time and where to watch

Luciano Spalletti’s unveiling press conference as the new Juventus coach will take place today at 12:00 CET (11:00 GMT) at the Allianz Stadium. The Italian tactician was officially confirmed as the new Juventus coach on Thursday.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 31

‘The last question I was expecting…’ – Arne Slot was taken aback by one press conference topic

Arne Slot was taken aback by one question which was put to him at his press conference on Friday morning ahead of Liverpool’s weekend fixture. The 47-year-old

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / October 31

Can Liverpool’s Form Be Improved With a Box Midfield?

Liverpool’s form is a concern. The Reds have now lost five consecutive matches across all domestic competitions. Their latest defeat came against Crystal Palace in the fourth round of the EFL Cup on Wednesday, October 29.

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Bayer Leverkusen News / Football Espana / October 31

Xabi Alonso on managing the Real Madrid dressing room – ‘Not everyone is the same’

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has acknowledged that not all of his players in the dressing room can receive the same treatment. Despite winning El Clasico last Sunday, this week has seen his handling of the squad dynamics questioned more than at any other point in his young tenure.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 31

Who will be the next Italian star to win the Premier League?

Several Italian players will be involved in the race for the Premier League title in 2025-26, especially after Gianluigi Donnarumma’s move to Manchester City on deadline day.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / October 31

Report: Tottenham want technically-gifted central midfielder valued at €40-45m

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the highly rated French midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. The 18-year-old central midfielder has done quite well for LOSC Lille, and several clubs are interested in securing his signature, according to the Daily Briefing.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / October 31

Paul Scholes explains his choice of snubbing Rice when naming the best midfielders

Paul Scholes has explained why he omitted Declan Rice and Moisés Caicedo from his list of the best midfielders, a decision that has sparked widespread discussion among Premier League fans.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 31

Wayne Rooney warning looks to have hit home after what Mo Salah posted online

Mo Salah has been sending a message without saying a word. After a difficult run that’s seen us lose six of the last seven in all competitions, our Egyptian King uploaded a photo to Instagram showing himself working out alone in his home gym.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / October 31

Sources: Man United discuss new midfielder transfer target after scouting him 'extensively'

Manchester United have had some internal discussions over signing Lille midfield wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi, as first reported in an exclusive for the Daily Briefing.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / October 31

Whitecaps pursue sweep after opening rout of FC Dallas

After a dominating series-opening victory, the Vancouver Whitecaps will look to finish off FC Dallas in Game 2 of their opening-round series on Saturday night at Frisco, Texas.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 31

Report: Chelsea closely monitoring impressive youngster with €17.2m release clause

Chelsea are closely monitoring Boca Juniors youngster Milton Delgado who impressed at the U20 World Cup according to reports. The Blues are known for targeting and signing the best youngsters from around the world, and it now forms a large part of their transfer strategy.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 31

'Someone has to' – Enzo Maresca urged to bring 'full of himself' Chelsea star 'back down to earth'

Enzo Maresca has been told to bring Alejandro Garnacho “back down to earth” and that the Argentine is “full of himself.” Garnacho joined Chelsea for £40m from Manchester United in the summer, and has had a mixed start to life at Stamford Bridge.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / October 31

Report: Euro giants could try again to sign Man United star who rejected them before

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee is reportedly back on AC Milan’s radar as a potential transfer target ahead of January. The Netherlands international is currently struggling for playing time with Man Utd, so it makes sense that his future is in some doubt at the moment.

Soccer News / Stretty News / October 31

United ‘ask for more details’ to gauge feasibility of signing player who’s now destined for PL relegation

Manchester United have reportedly made an approach to see whether a deal for West Ham United’s Lucas Paqueta could be feasible. According to a report relayed by Football365, the Red Devils have ‘asked for more details’ to determine what the Brazilian’s transfer fee would be in January.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / October 31