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'He’s attracted' – Nicolas Jackson’s agent drops major transfer hint over potential next destination

Nicolas Jackson could play in Serie A one day and is attracted by Italian football according to his agent Ali Barat. The Senegal international joined Bayern Munich on a deadline day loan in the summer, but looks unlikely to join the German champions on a permanent basis.

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'He yaps too much' The agent of one Spurs player is upsetting people, again

This quote is from Florin Manea, the agent of Tottenham Hotspur defender Radu Drăgușin, in an interview with Romanian outlet DigiSport around December 24-26, 2025.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / December 28

'Go to the bench' – Spalletti dismissed Locatelli following substitution

An Italian TV correspondent picked up the brief exchange between Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli and his manager, Luciano Spalletti. The Bianconeri made it three on the bounce by prevailing in Pisa on Saturday evening.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 28

Napoli angry at ‘paradoxical’ transfer embargo, warning of possible sales

Napoli director Giovanni Manna hits out at the ‘paradoxical’ decision to impose a transfer embargo for January and ‘won’t rule anything out’ for Lorenzo Lucca or Noa Lang exits.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 28

McTominay: ‘Napoli not still celebrating, very comfortable in most positions’

Scott McTominay assures Napoli haven’t been over-celebrating the Supercoppa Italiana as they prepare to face Cremonese. ‘I am very comfortable in the majority of positions in midfield.’ It kicks off at the Stadio Zini at 14.00 GMT (15.00 CET).

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 28

Serie A | Milan 3-0 Verona: London Buses for Nkunku as Rossoneri go top

Milan find themselves at the top of the Serie A standings thanks to a 3-0 victory over Hellas Verona in San Siro on Saturday afternoon: Christian Pulisic providing the first-half opener and Christopher Nkunku claiming his first league goals in Italy in the process.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / December 28

Toni Kroos on Xabi Alonso pressure at Real Madrid – 'You can win games and no one is happy'

Despite winning three matches to end 2025, Xabi Alonso is far from guaranteed to continue as Real Madrid head coach for the remainder of the season. A disappointing first half of the campaign, which has Los Blancos trailing Barcelona by four points in the La Liga title race, means that his future at the Bernabeu is uncertain.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / December 28

Why Lazio Should Be Monitoring Jonathan David

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and nobody knows that better than Lazio. From Nuno Tavares to Luis Alberto, from Matias Vecino to Mario Gila, we’ve seen quite a few players going from struggling for minutes at the biggest teams on the globe to excelling for the Biancocelesti.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 28

Isco injury hell continues as new surgery confirmed for leg injury

Real Betis have only had Isco available for two matches this season, and they will be without him for a while longer after a new injury setback for the talismanic playmaker.

Soccer News / The Laziali / December 28

Lazio Demand Respect After Another Dubious Refereeing Decision, Sarri Refuses to Speak

Lazio were left furious after drawing the short end of the stick once more in the 1-1 draw against Udinese. After taking the lead through Matias Vecino’s deflected shot, the Biancocelesti were seconds away from registering a vital away win in their last match of the season.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 28

Arsenal star impressed Martin Keown once again with key attribute

Declan Rice continues to stand out as arguably the most consistent performer in the Arsenal squad this season as he pushes to win trophies with the club.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 28

Report: Champions League club make €44m Chelsea ace shock number one January target

Ajax have made the return of Jorrel Hato their number once choice for the left back position according to reports. Hato joined Chelsea from Ajax in the summer in a deal worth up to £38.5m, to act as back-up for Marc Cucurella at left back.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / December 28

Toni Kroos on relationship with Vinicius Junior – 'He took advantage of…'

Vinicius Junior has been under a lot of scrutiny in recent months, with Real Madrid supporters taking aim at him during the victory over Sevilla last weekend.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 28

Inter Milan Watch Closely As Liverpool & Real Madrid Engage In Tug-Of-War Over France Star

Inter Milan are closely monitoring Ibrahima Konate as Liverpool and Real Madrid battle for the French defender, with the Nerazzurri assessing whether conditions could open a rare opportunity in the market.

Atalanta News / SempreInter.com / December 28

How Atalanta Plan To Neutralise Regista Threat From Inter Milan As Italian Media Highlight Key Midfield Duel

Atalanta vs Inter is set to hinge on a key midfield battle involving Hakan Calhanoglu, with Italian media highlighting how Palladino and his La Dea side could adapt their structure to limit the Nerazzurri regista’s influence.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 28

When Gatti, Cabal & Conceicao will return to Juventus squad

After ending their year on a high note, Juventus will be looking to recover the services of Federico Gatti, Juan Cabal and Francisco Conceicao in January.

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Atalanta News / SempreInter.com / December 28

Inter Milan Turn To Argentina Megastar After Strong Head To Head Record Against Atalanta

Inter Milan will once again look to Lautaro Martinez against Atalanta, with the Argentine forward boasting an outstanding record in this fixture and arriving in Bergamo in strong domestic form.

Crystal Palace News / Football Espana / December 28

Barcelona dealt blow to chances of sealing defender deal

Barcelona have set their sights on signing a top-level central defender in the summer, with the hope being to secure a market opportunity. Their financial woes mean that a big fee cannot be paid, and this is a reason for their interest in England international Marc Guehi.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 28

Sky Sports reporter reveals what he noticed about Enzo Maresca after Aston Villa winner

A Sky Sports reporter has revealed Enzo Maresca looked “crushed” after Chelsea conceded what turned out to be the winning goal against Aston Villa. The Blues dominated the first half and lead at the break thanks to a goal from Joao Pedro, but the second half was a different story.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 28

Saka had some very fine stats against Brighton

Bukayo Saka has long been one of Arsenal’s most influential players, and he once again stood out during their Premier League win against Brighton. Although many observers believe he has not fully returned to his very best form since the injury he suffered last season, his importance to the team remains unquestionable.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 28

Slot frames Wolves win as set piece warning rather than celebration

Liverpool’s latest Premier League win came with familiar undertones, even if the scoreline and points suggest steady progress. Arne Slot was quick to strike a balanced tone after Wolves, praising our ability to win while openly acknowledging an area that continues to undermine us.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 28

Jesus admits Gabriel’s return from injury is a big boost for Arsenal

Gabriel returned to the pitch for Arsenal during their Premier League match against Brighton, a development that was warmly welcomed within the squad. His recent injury has forced the Gunners to rely on alternative defensive combinations, something that has often brought a degree of uncertainty to their performances at the back.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 28

Report: Liverpool turn to 19-goal sensation in January after Isak injury blow

Feyenoord striker Ayase Ueda is reportedly a target for Liverpool ahead of the January transfer window. It is no secret that Liverpool need more depth in the attacking unit.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 28

Report: Chelsea and Leeds in transfer tug-of-war for £30m midfield gem

Chelsea are interested in signing the Nottingham Forest midfielder James McAtee in the coming months. The England Under-21 captain has performed quite well in the Premier League, with notable appearances for the likes of Manchester City and Nottingham Forest.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 28

Rivals fear they could lose 'distinguished talent' to Tottenham

Thomas Frank’s Tottenham seem to be in pole position to sign Manchester City attacking sensation Omar Marmoush. Manchester City are all set to add more firepower to their attack in the upcoming transfer window, and it could mean that a couple of their players decide to move on.