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Chiesa and Udogie among Milan’s Italian transfer targets – report

4Apr

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Chiesa and Udogie among Milan’s Italian transfer targets – report

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Fedrico Chiesa of Liverpool looks on during the Carabao Cup Final between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium on March 16, 2025 in London, England. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Milan will be looking for more Italian players in the summer transfer window, with Federico Chiesa and Destiny Udogie among their targets. The Rossoneri will rebuild their squad in the 2025-26 campaign, hiring a new sporting director and coach. Fabio Paratici has emerged as the frontrunner for the sporting director role and is expected to be hired in the coming weeks, once all the legal paperwork is completed. Paratici’s priority is to build a strong Italian core in the 2025-26 squad, starting with a new coach. Roberto De Zerbi, Antonio Conte and Massimiliano Al...

Arsenal leading race for Barcelona forward target

7Mar

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Arsenal leading race for Barcelona forward target

Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig looks on during the DFB Cup Quarter Final match between RB Leipzig and VfL Wolfsburg at Red Bull arena, Leipzig, Germany on February 26, 2025. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Barcelona appear as if they will postpone their hunt for Robert Lewandowski’s successor until next summer, but it may mean putting together a new list of targets for next summer. The Polish striker turns 37 in August, but with Barcelona lacking space in their salary limit for a major signing, which means relying on his legs for another season. That is not to say that Barcelona have not been linked with various number nines in recent months. The received knowledge is that Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak would be their preferred target, while RB Leipzig forw...

Gift Orban on target as Hoffenheim end poor run

16Feb

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Gift Orban on target as Hoffenheim end poor run

16 February 2025, Bremen: Soccer: Bundesliga, Werder Bremen - TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Matchday 22, at the Weser Stadium. Bremen's Niklas Stark (r) fights for the ball against Hoffenheim's Gift Orban. Super Eagles striker Gift Orban scored for Hoffenheim in their 3-1 win over Werder Bremen at Weserstadion on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. German Bundesliga strugglers Hoffenheim returned to league action at Werder Bremen, with Orban getting a rare start in front of goal. The Nigerian striker left Lyon in January to get more playing time in Germany, but he has struggled, making only two starts at Hoffenheim before the fixture at Bremen. Die Kraichgauer had a poor start to the game, as defender Stanley Nsoki inadvertently put the ball in his own net to make it 1-0 to Werder Bremen after seven m...

Napoli target Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa

10Jan

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Napoli target Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Liverpool's Federico Chiesa during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and AFC Bournemouth at Anfield on September 21, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Dave Howarth - CameraSport via Getty Images) Napoli’s head coach Antonio Conte has reportedly identified Federico Chiesa as a prime target should Khvicha Kvaratskhelia depart the club. The Italian winger’s brief stint at Liverpool appears to be nearing its end, with the player struggling to find playing time in a high-performing squad. Calciomercato report how Chiesa, who joined Liverpool from Juventus last summer, has found it challenging to break into a formidable attacking lineup featuring the likes of Salah, Gakpo, Luis Diaz, Jones, and Darwin Nunez. This lack of opportunity has led ...

EPL Clubs joins race to sign Barca taget

22Dec

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EPL Clubs joins race to sign Barca taget

MUNICH, GERMANY - DECEMBER 20: Leroy Sane of FC Bayern München reacts during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and RB Leipzig at Allianz Arena on December 20, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Getty Images) Leroy Sane’s Future Sparks Interest Across Europe Barcelona’s hunt for a standout winger has brought Leroy Sane’s name into the spotlight. According to Miguelsanz in Sport.ES, the Bayern Munich forward is being considered as part of Barça’s plans, should the Blaugrana manage to navigate their ongoing salary cap challenges. While Sane is eager to remain in Bavaria, the uncertainty surrounding his future has put clubs across Europe, including some of the Premier League’s biggest names, on alert. Barcelona’s Search for a Wing Wizard Barcelona...

Mbappe on target as Madrid lift Intercontinental Cup

19Dec

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Mbappe on target as Madrid lift Intercontinental Cup

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid holds the FIFA Intercontinental Cup trophy following the FIFA Intercontinental Cup match between Real Madrid and CF Pachuca at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2024 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) Real Madrid won the Intercontinental Cup by beating Mexico's Pachuca 3-0 in the final on Wednesday. The attacking trio of Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr were on target for the Los Blancos in Qatar. French national captain Mbappe was declared doubtful for the summit clash after missing Real Madrid's La Liga game against Vallacano a few days ago due to a thigh injury. Carlo Ancelotti had said that he would not risk Mbappe at the Lusail Stadium unless he was fully match-fit. The Champions League winners open...

Aleix Garcia reflects on failed move to Barca

14Dec

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Aleix Garcia reflects on failed move to Barca

Aleix Garcia of Leverkusen looks on during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 at BayArena on November 23, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany. Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Aleix Garcia has revealed that he was once a target for Barcelona during Xavi Hernandez’s managerial stint. Garcia, known for his impressive displays last season at Girona, caught the attention of several top European clubs, including Barcelona. The 27-year-old had always been open about his dream of joining Barcelona. However, the departure of Xavi as the Blaugrana manager ultimately derailed any concrete plans for the transfer. With the move falling through, Garcia instead chose to continue his career in Germany, joining Bayer Leverkusen, a club with significant ambitions in European...

Inter target Castro as Martinez’s successor

6Dec

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Inter target Castro as Martinez’s successor

BOLOGNA, ITALY - DECEMBER 03: Santiago Castro of Bologna celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Coppa Italia match between Bologna FC and AC Monza at Renato Dall'Ara Stadium on December 03, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Inter Milan is exploring new options for its attacking lineup as the club prepares for potential changes ahead of the next season. With Joaquin Correa and Marko Arnautovic both set to leave by June 30, 2025, the management is keen on refreshing the squad. One name that has emerged as a top target is Santiago Castro, the promising striker currently making waves at Bologna. Calciomercato report that Piero Ausilio, Inter’s sporting director, has reportedly identified Castro as a key target, viewing him as the ...

Man United eye Real Madrid top Left back target

17Oct

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Man United eye Real Madrid top Left back target

Alphonso Davies left-back of Bayern Munich and Canada during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between Aston Villa FC and FC Bayern München at Villa Park on October 2, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Manchester United have reportedly entered the chase to sign Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies, joining Real Madrid in the race for one of the most coveted left-backs in world football. With his contract expiring at the end of the season, Davies could be snapped up for free in the summer, a situation that has piqued the interest of top European clubs. Why Alphonso Davies is a Target for Elite Clubs Despite a few fitness setbacks in recent seasons, Alphonso Davies remains one of the premier left-backs globally. Known for his blistering pace and defensive prowess, the Canadian ...

Report: Newcastles top January target is also wanted by Spurs and Liverpool

16Sep

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Report: Newcastles top January target is also wanted by Spurs and Liverpool

According to The Sun, Newcastle United may be plotting a move for Lille midfielder Angel Gomes, who is also wanted by Tottenham Hotspur. Angel Gomes is having a great year Gomes’ contract with Lille runs out next summer and a number of clubs in the Premier League, including Spurs, are thought to be monitoring the midfielder’s situation. HITC suggested at the start of this month that the Lilywhites are willing to offer the 24-year-old a route back to England as he fits the profile of number eight that Ange Postecoglou wants to add to his squad. The Sun have now also backed up Tottenham’s interest in Gomes, revealing that the North London club were one of many clubs who sent representatives to Wembley to watch the Lille star in action for England in their Nations League win over Finland. New...