Napoli and Kvaratskhelia face stalemate in contract talksNegotiations between Napoli and star winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have hit a standstill, with significant differences in salary expectations, according to Calciomercato. The Georgian international’s representatives are seeking a raise to €8 million per season, while Napoli remain firm at €5 million. The 23-year-old has rapi

The Football Association has reportedly launched a safeguarding probe into a ‘leading Premier League figure’ who was previously investigated by police for a number of alleged sexual offences.It is claimed that three women have reported the man to police over a period of several years. All the cases have now been dropped.An investigation has reportedly been launched into a leading Premi

Chelsea and Manchester City are among the clubs showing an interest in the potential transfer of highly-rated Torino midfielder Samuele Ricci.The Italy international looks a class act after shining in Serie A and it makes sense that there’s plenty of interest in him at the moment, and not just from the Premier League.Sources with a close understanding of Ricci’s situation have informed

Real Madrid are considering making signings in the January transfer window and the club continues to retain interest in Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold as their preferred option to address their defensive issues, sources told ESPN.However, sources told ESPN there is an understanding at the club that agreeing a deal with Liverpool in January would be difficult and they are exploring oth

Sunderland boss Regis le Bris was not happy with his side’s performance in their 0-0 draw at Preston in the Championship.A second successive goalless draw extended the visitors’ unbeaten run to seven matches and edged them two points clear at the top of the table.But their display at Deepdale did not reach Le Bris’ standards.“We are not happy because this was not the perfor

Luton manager Rob Edwards thought his side were worthy winners as they climbed out of the Championship relegation zone by beating in-form Cardiff 1-0.Jacob Brown headed home Alfie Doughty’s 57th-minute corner to earn the Hatters a first win in four games.And it moved them above the Bluebirds, who came into the game on a six-match unbeaten run.“I think we played well, but you can see Ca

A furious Mikel Arteta described Arsenal’s defeat against Inter Milan as “very, very difficult to accept” – and said his side should have been awarded a penalty after Mikel Merino was “punched” in the head.Arsenal fell behind on the stroke of half-time when Inter were awarded a contentious penalty after Merino was adjudged to have handled the ball in the area.Me

Paul Warne said Derby’s first Championship away win of the season was not a big deal after they broke their duck with a 2-1 victory at Coventry.Jerry Yates opened the scoring in the first half before his cross was diverted into his own net by Bobby Thomas.Tatsuhiro Sakamoto halved the deficit with just over 10 minutes to go but Derby earned their first victory away from Pride Park at the eig

Stoke boss Narcis Pelach praised Viktor Johansson after his stand-out performance in the Potters’ 2-0 win at Blackburn but has told the Swedish goalkeeper he still wants more from him.Second-half goals from Million Manhoef and Tom Cannon delivered Stoke’s first away league win since August, but Johansson was the man of the match after making a string of superb second-half saves, highli

Neil Harris has vowed that Millwall will keep upsetting the Championship’s big guns after they sank Leeds 1-0.Japhet Tanganga scored the winner as the Lions ended Leeds’ unbeaten record on the road this season.It was a fourth consecutive 1-0 win for Millwall and they are now up to fifth, having been fourth from bottom when they kicked off at home to Plymouth just two weeks ago.“T