Everton have expressed interest in a loan move for Tyrique George, but expect to face significant competition according to The Athletic. George was promoted to the first team squad by Enzo Maresca last season, and scored some important goals towards the end of the season in both the Premier League and Conference League.
Sky Sport Italia reports that there’s an ongoing meeting between Fenerbahce and Atalanta’s representatives for Ademola Lookman, while Napoli and Roma are in talks for Kamaldeen Sulemana.
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.
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 remain uncertain about their ability to sign Randal Kolo Muani, so they’re simultaneously working on recruiting Joshua Zirzkee from Manchester United.
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.
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.
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 are concentrating their late transfer efforts on Ivan Perisic and Brooke Norton-Cuffy as they try to strengthen the flanks before the window shuts.
Al Nassr will be playing against Al Kholood for the 19th matchday of the Saudi Pro League. Both teams are on opposite sides of the league table. Al Nassr is third with 40 points, and Al Kholood is 14th in the league with 15 points.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Tottenham Hotspur have clearly underperformed during the first half of the campaign, dropping points against teams they would have been expected to beat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann has announced that Bradford City have signed Ethan Wheatley – before the Bantams or Manchester United themselves.