Bacary Sagna believes Riccardo Calafiori has quietly become one of Arsenal’s most important signings in recent seasons, praising the Italian defender’s consistency, versatility and mentality as key assets in a side chasing major honours.
Arsenal host Manchester United on Sunday afternoon and will be hoping they can continue their winning ways after emerging victorious 3–1 at the San Siro in their midweek Champions League bout against Inter Milan.
Arsenal aim to preserve their unbeaten home record as they take on Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in one of the standout fixtures of the Premier League weekend.
Roma and Bologna are already guaranteed a spot in the Europa League play-offs, but the Giallorossi need just one point to be sure of a top eight finish.
Bologna fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with 10-man Celtic tonight after a chaotic match in the Europa League. Football Italia’s Player of the Match was Bologna midfielder Nikola Moro.
For a while now, Lazio have come across a bit like having a walk along the beach and spotting a child sat on the edge of a cliff. With an irresponsible parent, in this case Lotito, the club have been left to their own devices and now appear perilously close to a total collapse.
Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano confirms a new role for Lewis Ferguson against Celtic in the Europa League this evening. ‘I hope this tournament can give us a boost.’ It kicks off at the Stadio Dall’Ara at 17.45 GMT (18.45 CET).
Bologna will take on Celtic this Thursday, Jan. 22, at 9:45 a.m. PT, 12:45 p.m. ET, at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in Bologna, for the UEFA Europa League (League Phase, Matchday 7).
Arsenal could end up selling left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly, according to former Gunners striker Alan Smith. The Arsenal legend, now a pundit, has launched a surprise criticism of Lewis-Skelly, suggesting that he should perhaps be someone offloaded by the club in the summer.
Como are busy whittling down their huge squad, as Alberto Dossena joined Cagliari today, while Stefan Posch is going on loan to Mainz. The Lariani are flying high in Serie A under coach Cesc Fabregas and competing for a place in Europe next season.
Bologna midfielder Lewis Ferguson admits he must deal with not being a regular starter at the Stadio Dall’Ara, but still hopes to be part of the Scotland team at the 2026 World Cup.
Fiorentina have confirmed the signing of Giovanni Fabbian from Bologna, in a reported deal that sees the Italian join the Viola with an option to buy & obligation to buy under certain conditions.
Edoardo Bove is having his medical in England with Watford on Monday afternoon, which is the final step before he officially joins the Hornets on a free
Fiorentina and the wider world of Italian football has been shocked by the death of Rocco Commisso. Giancarlo Rinaldi pays tribute to the Tuscan club’s late president and looks back at his time in charge.
Weston McKennie has been in and out at Juventus, and even though his contract expires in June, his performances under new coach Luciano Spalletti suggest the American could still have a future in Turin.
Mikel Arteta hopes some injured Arsenal players will recover for Saturday’s away game at Nottingham Forest, but it’s unlikely that Riccardo Calafiori will be part of the travelling squad.
Teenage sensation Francesco Camarda is currently nursing a shoulder injury, and now rumours have begun to spread that Milan could seek to terminate his loan agreement with Lecce.
Cesc Fabregas explains what he admires most about Max Allegri, as Como host his star-studded Milan this evening. ‘I think Allegri is the absolute Number One in that sense.’ It kicks off at the Stadio Sinigaglia at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will be without six key players for the Carabao Cup semi-final against Chelsea, as injuries continue to disrupt the Gunners’ rhythm at a crucial stage of the season.
Arsenal could reportedly be open to letting versatile defender Ben White leave the club for around £20-25m, but only in the summer transfer window. There has been talk of Everton being interested in a possible move for White, but the Gunners seemingly have no intention of letting him go this January.
Arsenal are reportedly looking set for a summer transfer window battle with their rivals for the signing of Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento.