Sporting ready to sell Arsenal and Barca target Gyokeres in January
Per Fichajes, Portuguese giants Sporting CP have agreed to sell their star forward Viktor Gyokeres in the upcoming January transfer window amid interest from European giants like Barcelona and Arsenal.
Sporting CP have set the striker's price €100m at the moment. The Gunners were linked with a move for the player this summer, however a deal did not materialise eventually.
Man Utd and Real to compete for Dinamo's Baturina
Per Fichajes, Manchester United and Real Madrid have shown interest in Dinamo Zagreb and Croatia midfield star Martin Baturian. The European giants could go after the 21-year-old in the summer of 2025. The youngster has established himself as a regular starter at Dinamo and has represented the national team on five occasions since 2023.
Newcastle eyeing move for Chelsea sensation Acheampong
Per I News, Newcastle United have shown interest in signing 18-year-old Chelsea right full-back Josh Acheampong. The Magpies, who failed to land Marc Guehi in the summer, are still looking to bolster their backline. The Blues' teenage sensation has attracted interest from several top clubs including Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.
Martial reaches Athens ahead of completing move to AEK
Former Manchester United winger Anthony Martial has reached Athens ahead of completing his move to AEK on a free transfer.
Chelsea prepared to offload Mudryk
Per TEAMtalk, Chelsea have finally run out of patience with £89m (€105m/$109m) flop Mykhailo Mudryk as they are planning to offload the winger in the next transfer window in January. Ligue 1 side Marseille have reportedly shown interest in the player as they look to sign the attacker on loan.
AC Milan could axe Fonseca as they identify alternative
AC Milan already considering parting ways with manager Paulo Fonseca as they have started looking for alternative candidates. Per Sky Sports' Patrick Berger, the Italian club have reportedly enquired about the availability of former Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic who guided the German side to the Champions League final earlier this summer.
Roma appoint Juric as techinical director after De Rossi's sacking
AS Roma confirmed that former Torino coach Ivan Juric has joined the club as their technical director one a deal that will be valid until June 30, 2025.
The official statement from the club read, "AS Roma announces that Ivan Juric is the new Technical Director of the First Team, until June 30, 2025. Croatian, born in 1975, after having gained a very long experience as a footballer between Croatia, Spain and Italy, he began his journey as a coach in youth football and then as a technical assistant alongside Gian Piero Gasperini. He made his debut in Serie A in 2016-17 on the bench of Genoa, after having obtained – in the previous season – promotion to the top championship with Crotone, the first in the history of the Calabrian club. From 2019 to 2021 he led Hellas Verona, accompanying the yellow and blues to two consecutive salvations, also valorizing several players. In 2021 he took on the role of manager of Torino, remaining in charge until 2024 and becoming the second coach with the most benches in the last 20 years of life of the Granata club."
Al-Nassr announce Pioli as their new manager
Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr have announced the arrival of former AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli as their new head coach.
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Eriksen reveals why he didn't leave Man Utd in the summer
Veteran Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen has revealed why he chose to stay back at Old Trafford this summer despite limited game time.
Speaking to reporters, Eriksen said, "If they told me to leave I would leave, but I didn't hear that. I feel very good being at United. I'm also a guy who likes being in a place where my family is settled and where I can benefit and play, that's always going to be my aim."
Tottenham to offer Romero new contract amid Real Madrid interest
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to offer defender Cristian Romero a new contract in a bid to ward off interest from Real Madrid, according to Ekrem Konur.
The proposed deal would extend Romero's stay with Spurs until 2029, reflecting the club's desire to secure the Argentine centre-back for the long term. While Romero has yet to decide on the new contract, the possibility of a move to Real Madrid could prove tempting if their interest intensifies.
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