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Napoli director Giovanni Manna hopes Rasmus Hojlund can score again in Copenhagen, but Champions League progress ‘doesn’t change anything’ for their transfer strategy.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / January 20

AFCON 2025 Officiating Controversy: The Urgent Issues CAF Must Address

Senegal has lifted the AFCON trophy, and they deserve the moment. The final has been played, the medals handed out, and the tournament has come to an official end.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 20

Il Mattino: Lukaku rejects Everton and Besiktas approaches

According to Il Matino, Everton and Besiktas have sounded out Romelu Lukaku’s availability, but the Belgian striker wants to remain at Napoli until the end of the season.

Udinese News / Football Italia / January 19

Chivu: Arsenal among ‘the best two teams in Europe’ but Inter not beaten already

Inter coach Cristian Chivu says Arsenal and Bayern Munich are currently the best two teams in Europe, but the Nerazzurri ‘haven’t already lost’ against the Gunners.

Udinese News / Football Italia / January 19

Como and Newcastle eye deal for Mlacic as new agent puts Inter talks on hold

Only a few days ago, Branimir Mlacić seemed destined to join Inter, but the 18-year-old defender has now changed his agent, putting talks with the Nerazzurri on hold and attracting interest from Como and Newcastle, among others.

Cristian Chivu News / Football Italia / January 17

Chivu hails Inter ‘remarkable desire to learn’ and adapt to new ideas

Cristian Chivu explains how Manuel Akanji is adapting to different circumstances and Inter bring their ‘remarkable desire to learn’ after a tough victory away to Udinese.

Udinese News / Football Italia / January 17

Udinese celebrate 10th stadium anniversary against Inter

Udinese’s home game against Inter today marks the 10th anniversary of the Bianconeri’s Bluenergy Stadium. Today’s Serie A match between Udinese and Inter in Udine marks the 10th anniversary of the Bluenergy Stadium, which was inaugurated on January 17, 2016 and has since become a symbol of Udinese’s identity and long-term vision.

Lorenzo Lucca News / Football Italia / January 12

Benfica push for struggling Napoli striker Lucca

Benfica are stepping up their efforts to sign Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca, with fresh talks expected between the two clubs as negotiations reopen. According to reports from Portugal, via TuttoMercatoWeb, new contact has been established as Benfica look to revive a deal that has stalled over financial terms.

Giacomo Raspadori News / The Cult of Calcio / January 12

Raspadori Biding Time as Napoli Contemplate Reunion

Roma have been working on the Giacomo Raspadori deal for a few weeks at this point, but the player isn’t chomping at the bit to join them because he’s waiting to see whether Napoli could arrange a reunion.

Udinese News / Football Italia / January 8

Vlahovic could make early return as Juventus wait on transfer decision

Tuttosport reports that Dusan Vlahovic is recovering quickly after surgery undergone in December to the extent that he could even be available against Inter next month.

Lorenzo Lucca News / Football Italia / January 5

Benfica in fresh Lucca talks with Napoli for 6-month loan

Benfica remain interested in Napoli centre-forward Lorenzo Lucca, with the idea of taking him on loan for the rest of the season. The centre-forward has been a flop since the transfer from Udinese in July 2025, which was a loan for €9m with obligation to buy at the end of the season for a further €26m plus €5m in add-ons.

Udinese News / Football Italia / January 4

Udinese poach Arizala, Colombian talent targeted by Milan

Juan Arizala had seemed to be on the verge of a move to Milan, but Udinese secured an agreement with Independiente Medellin instead worth €3m. The left-back was reported to be in advanced negotiations with the Rossoneri and Tuttosport amongst others were confident last week that a deal was close.

Lorenzo Lucca News / Football Italia / January 3

Benfica interested in Napoli forward Lucca after disappointing start in Naples

Benfica are monitoring Lorenzo Lucca’s situation at Napoli as the striker’s future remains uncertain following a slow start under Antonio Conte. Speaking on Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel, via IlNapolista, both Romano and Matteo Moretto provided an update on Napoli’s attacking options, including Lucca and Noa Lang.

Udinese News / Football Italia / January 3

‘Talented’ Scottish midfielder Miller delivers, but Udinese ‘should have scored’

Lennon Miller was praised by Udinese coach Kosta Runjaić despite the Bianconeri’s 1-0 loss in Como, but the Scottish midfielder insisted that his team ‘should have scored’ in the second half.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 3

Fabregas jokes about benching Nico Paz: ‘Not good enough’

Como coach Cesc Fabregas jokes that Nico Paz is ‘not good enough’ to start against Udinese, but the Argentine will be introduced in the second half. Como star Nico Paz will start on the bench in today’s Serie A match against Udinese.

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Udinese News / Football Italia / January 2

Fabregas: ‘Nothing to say’ about Chelsea links but new offside rule ‘worries me’

Cesc Fabregas has ‘nothing to say’ about Chelsea rumours as he hopes to stay in charge of Como ‘for quite a long spell’ but is ‘worried’ about a possible new offside rule: ‘Some teams might drop even deeper defensively.’ Como coach Fabregas held a press conference on Friday ahead of a Serie A match against Udinese.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / January 1

Napoli Seeking a Precise Profile to Round Out Attack

Napoli exec Giovanni Manna stated that they could tweak their frontline in January, and a potential new signing will hinge on the future of Lorenzo Lucca.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 1

Which players do Napoli need to sign in January?

With 2026 underway, Napoli once again find themselves juggling ambition on multiple fronts as the January transfer window approaches. Sitting third in Serie A and firmly in the title picture as they attempt to defend their Scudetto, the Azzurri can reflect on a broadly positive domestic campaign so far.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 31

Blow for Napoli as Lukaku faces fresh setback

Napoli have suffered another setback in their attempts to reintegrate Romelu Lukaku, with the striker still not ready to return to action after a lengthy and frustrating injury layoff.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 30

Confirmed: Serie A will change colour of controversial winter ball – reason revealed

Lega Serie A President Ezio Simonelli has confirmed that the league has taken steps to replace the controversial and non-inclusive orange winter ball that

Udinese News / Football Italia / December 30

Roma striker Dovbyk prefers Serie A stay over Everton move in January

Sky Sport Italia reports that Everton remain interested in Roma striker Artem Dovbyk, but the Ukraine international wants to stay in Serie A. Roma striker Dovbyk wants to stay in Serie A if he were to leave the Stadio Olimpico in the January transfer window.

Maurizio Sarri News / Football Italia / December 29

Report Leeds United could move for Lazio striker Castellanos

Reports in Italy claim that Leeds United could be poised to make a January move for unwanted Lazio striker Taty Castellanos who was left out of Maurizio Sarri’s line-up for Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Udinese.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 28

Lazio write formal letter of protest, but referees defend controversial goal

Lazio have written a formal letter of protest to the Lega Serie A over what they call repeated refereeing errors against them, but the officials insist that controversial Udinese goal was valid.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 27

Lazio fury over continued referee errors after controversial 1-1 draw with Udinese

Lazio have voiced strong frustration with what they see as a growing pattern of refereeing mistakes after their 1-1 draw away to Udinese, a match decided by a highly controversial late equaliser.

Keinan Davis News / Football Italia / December 27

Udinese coach Runjaic admits: ‘We were lucky’ as Davis snatches late point against Lazio

Udinese head coach Kosta Runjaic conceded his side rode their luck at times after rescuing a 1-1 draw against Lazio at the Bluenergy Stadium. Speaking to DAZN after the final whistle, via LaLazioSiamoNoi, Runjaic acknowledged that fortune played a role in Udinese’s late equaliser but insisted the result was ultimately fair.