2 months ago
Fabio Grosso's dismissal by Fiorentina raises further questions over Paolo Maldini's shortlist for the Italy head coach position, with the former Viola boss previously considered alongside Andrea Pirlo and Daniele De Rossi.
Fiorentina parted ways with Grosso after he oversaw three consecutive Serie A defeats, bringing Paolo Vanoli back just three months after his departure.
FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 5: Head coach Fabio Grosso manager of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Torino FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on September 5, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Grosso completed his first full Serie A season as a coach in 2025-26, leading Sassuolo to a comfortable survival and convincing Fabio Paratici to give him a chance at the Stadio Franchi.
Regarded as one of the most exciting young coaches in Serie A, Grosso had also caught the attention of ex-Italy technical director Maldini, who retained his role for just two weeks in July.
#italy #coach #paolo #florence
Fiorentina parted ways with Grosso after he oversaw three consecutive Serie A defeats, bringing Paolo Vanoli back just three months after his departure.
FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 5: Head coach Fabio Grosso manager of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Torino FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on September 5, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Grosso completed his first full Serie A season as a coach in 2025-26, leading Sassuolo to a comfortable survival and convincing Fabio Paratici to give him a chance at the Stadio Franchi.
Regarded as one of the most exciting young coaches in Serie A, Grosso had also caught the attention of ex-Italy technical director Maldini, who retained his role for just two weeks in July.
#italy #coach #paolo #florence
2 months ago
USL Dunkerque are reported to have reached a verbal agreement with M'Baye Niang (31) on a one-year contract with an option for a further year, according to L'Équipe.
A free agent since leaving Turkish club Gençlerbirliği SK, where he played and proved decisive on eight occasions (six goals, two ******* ists) in 27 appearances last season, the Senegalese striker is reportedly open to a return to France.
Having come through the SM Caen academy and played for Montpellier HSC, Stade Rennais, Girondins de Bordeaux and AJ Auxerre, Niang has made over 160 appearances and scored around 40 goals in Ligue 1.
A Senegal international (23 caps, four goals), the Meulan-born player also boasts significant international experience, having previously played for AC Milan, Watford and Torino, amongst others.
Having secured the services of Steven Nzonzi (37) this summer, USLD could well be set to pull off another major coup to round off their transfer window.
#m 'baye #turkish
A free agent since leaving Turkish club Gençlerbirliği SK, where he played and proved decisive on eight occasions (six goals, two ******* ists) in 27 appearances last season, the Senegalese striker is reportedly open to a return to France.
Having come through the SM Caen academy and played for Montpellier HSC, Stade Rennais, Girondins de Bordeaux and AJ Auxerre, Niang has made over 160 appearances and scored around 40 goals in Ligue 1.
A Senegal international (23 caps, four goals), the Meulan-born player also boasts significant international experience, having previously played for AC Milan, Watford and Torino, amongst others.
Having secured the services of Steven Nzonzi (37) this summer, USLD could well be set to pull off another major coup to round off their transfer window.
#m 'baye #turkish
2 months ago
Franco Mastantuono's loan move to Fiorentina was supposed to provide the fresh start he desperately needed after a difficult debut season at Real Madrid.
Instead, the Argentine is finding life in Italy just as challenging, with his latest outing against Torino on Saturday offering little encouragement.
Three games into the Serie A season, Mastantuono is yet to find his feet, and Fiorentina's results have been equally poor.
As reported by Diario SPORT, Mastantuono had one of Fiorentina's best opportunities of the first half against Torino, latching onto a loose ball and finding himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper.
It was the kind of chance he was sent to Italy to convert. But the 19-year-old failed to find the net, and the miss proved costly.
#mastantuono
Instead, the Argentine is finding life in Italy just as challenging, with his latest outing against Torino on Saturday offering little encouragement.
Three games into the Serie A season, Mastantuono is yet to find his feet, and Fiorentina's results have been equally poor.
As reported by Diario SPORT, Mastantuono had one of Fiorentina's best opportunities of the first half against Torino, latching onto a loose ball and finding himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper.
It was the kind of chance he was sent to Italy to convert. But the 19-year-old failed to find the net, and the miss proved costly.
#mastantuono
2 months ago
Juventus and AC Milan meet at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday as both teams look to continue their winning starts to the season.
Date: Sunday, 6th September.
Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Torino.
Juventus enters this heavyweight clash facing an extensive injury crisis, with manager Luciano Spalletti missing seven key players from his squad.
#allianz #sunday #september #Torino
Date: Sunday, 6th September.
Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Torino.
Juventus enters this heavyweight clash facing an extensive injury crisis, with manager Luciano Spalletti missing seven key players from his squad.
#allianz #sunday #september #Torino
2 months ago
Parma and Monza go head-to-head at Stadio Ennio Tardini this Sunday in the Serie A.
Parma have 0 points to their name this season and occupy 16th position in the table. In their last encounter, Carlos Cuesta's team were beaten 0-2 by Cremonese (Coppa Italia 2026/27).
Monza currently have 0 points and lie in 18th position. In their last match, Ivan Juric's team prevailed 0-1 against Torino (Coppa Italia 2026/27).
The last meeting between the two teams ended in a 1-1 draw.
Parma: Edoardo Corvi, Enrico Del Prato, Dominik Drobnic, Mariano Troilo, Sascha Britschgi, Adrián Bernabé, Christian Ordonez, Emanuele Valeri, Mandela Keita, El Bilal Touré, Simone Lontani
#points
Parma have 0 points to their name this season and occupy 16th position in the table. In their last encounter, Carlos Cuesta's team were beaten 0-2 by Cremonese (Coppa Italia 2026/27).
Monza currently have 0 points and lie in 18th position. In their last match, Ivan Juric's team prevailed 0-1 against Torino (Coppa Italia 2026/27).
The last meeting between the two teams ended in a 1-1 draw.
Parma: Edoardo Corvi, Enrico Del Prato, Dominik Drobnic, Mariano Troilo, Sascha Britschgi, Adrián Bernabé, Christian Ordonez, Emanuele Valeri, Mandela Keita, El Bilal Touré, Simone Lontani
#points
2 months ago
Fees revealed for incoming Rangers striker and departed Celtic midfielder, with free agent linked to the champions...
Rangers will pay Portland Timbers $13m (£9.6m) for Venezuela striker Kevin Kelsy, plus add-ons, with a sell-on percentage also agreed for the 22-year-old. (Tom Bogert)
Celtic were unable to reach an agreement for midfield target Gvidas Gineitis after talks with Torino stalled despite reaching an advanced stage. (Anthony Joseph)
Celtic failed with late loan offer to bring left-back Greg Taylor back to the club from Greek side PAOK. (Gazzetta - in Greek)
Former Southampton midfielder Will Smallbone may be a player of interest to Celtic after becoming a free agent. (Michael Shearer)
#celtic #rangers #fees
Rangers will pay Portland Timbers $13m (£9.6m) for Venezuela striker Kevin Kelsy, plus add-ons, with a sell-on percentage also agreed for the 22-year-old. (Tom Bogert)
Celtic were unable to reach an agreement for midfield target Gvidas Gineitis after talks with Torino stalled despite reaching an advanced stage. (Anthony Joseph)
Celtic failed with late loan offer to bring left-back Greg Taylor back to the club from Greek side PAOK. (Gazzetta - in Greek)
Former Southampton midfielder Will Smallbone may be a player of interest to Celtic after becoming a free agent. (Michael Shearer)
#celtic #rangers #fees
2 months ago
The closing match of the 25th round of Brazil's Série B, between Londrina and Juventude, on Tuesday night (the 1st), ended goalless. With the result, the team from Rio Grande do Sul now has 46 points. It leads the competition, followed by Vila Nova (44).
Londrina wasted the chance to play at home, at Vitorino Gonçalves Dias, to try to improve its position in the standings. The team is 18th, with 22 points, seven points behind Avaí, the first side outside the relegation zone.
The 2026 Série B has a new feature. At the end of the first and second halves of the season, the two teams with the most points are promoted directly to the 2027 Série A. The teams finishing in 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th place will play playoffs to fill the other two promotion spots.
Check out the results of the 25th round:
Goiás 2 x 1 São Bernardo;
#points
Londrina wasted the chance to play at home, at Vitorino Gonçalves Dias, to try to improve its position in the standings. The team is 18th, with 22 points, seven points behind Avaí, the first side outside the relegation zone.
The 2026 Série B has a new feature. At the end of the first and second halves of the season, the two teams with the most points are promoted directly to the 2027 Série A. The teams finishing in 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th place will play playoffs to fill the other two promotion spots.
Check out the results of the 25th round:
Goiás 2 x 1 São Bernardo;
#points
2 months ago
Everton have announced the transfer of fullback Nathan Patterson to Torino in Serie A. Though the the transfer fee was not disclosed, it is rumoured to be under £1 million with a hefty 30% sell-on fee attached as well.
The 24-year-old leaves Everton after four and a half seasons, having joined from Glasgow Rangers in January 2022 and ushered the club through a couple of relegation battles.
He only featured in 68 games in his time here, having failed to win David Moyes' trust to become the starter at a position of need for the Blues for close to a decade since the decline of former club captain Seamus Coleman.
Despite featuring in all three group games for Scotland at this summer's World Cup, on his way out of the club Patterson even had to endure the insult of Moyes forgetting his name, calling him 'Craig Patterson' at a recent press conference. He will leave the club on good terms with the fans though.
Good luck to you Patto, and here's wishing you all the best in your career.
#patterson #club
The 24-year-old leaves Everton after four and a half seasons, having joined from Glasgow Rangers in January 2022 and ushered the club through a couple of relegation battles.
He only featured in 68 games in his time here, having failed to win David Moyes' trust to become the starter at a position of need for the Blues for close to a decade since the decline of former club captain Seamus Coleman.
Despite featuring in all three group games for Scotland at this summer's World Cup, on his way out of the club Patterson even had to endure the insult of Moyes forgetting his name, calling him 'Craig Patterson' at a recent press conference. He will leave the club on good terms with the fans though.
Good luck to you Patto, and here's wishing you all the best in your career.
#patterson #club
2 months ago
The full-back has joined French top-flight club OGC Nice until the end of the season. The deal does not include a purchase option.
Eintracht Frankfurt have agreed to loan full-back Niels Nkounkou to French top-flight club OGC Nice until the end of the 2026/27 campaign. The deal does not include a purchase option.
Nkounkou has made 63 appearances in all competitions for Eintracht since moving to Frankfurt from AS St.-Étienne three years ago, registering three goals and three ******* ists in that time. The Frenchman, who spent the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Torino FC and who remains under contract at Eintracht until 2028, was involved in the majority of the Eagles' pre-season preparations and training camps this summer.
Sporting director Timmo Hardung: "We hope Niels rediscovers his form of old and gets regular playing time in France. We're currently unable to guarantee him the game time needed to do so here, which is why we're convinced that Nice is the right place for him to continue his development in a good environment."
#nice #french #niels
Eintracht Frankfurt have agreed to loan full-back Niels Nkounkou to French top-flight club OGC Nice until the end of the 2026/27 campaign. The deal does not include a purchase option.
Nkounkou has made 63 appearances in all competitions for Eintracht since moving to Frankfurt from AS St.-Étienne three years ago, registering three goals and three ******* ists in that time. The Frenchman, who spent the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Torino FC and who remains under contract at Eintracht until 2028, was involved in the majority of the Eagles' pre-season preparations and training camps this summer.
Sporting director Timmo Hardung: "We hope Niels rediscovers his form of old and gets regular playing time in France. We're currently unable to guarantee him the game time needed to do so here, which is why we're convinced that Nice is the right place for him to continue his development in a good environment."
#nice #french #niels
2 months ago
Ruben Amorim continued his 100% start to Serie A life at AC Milan as his side beat Venezia 2-0 on Friday.
The former Manchester United manager guided Milan to victory at Torino in his opening match before seeing off Venezia at the San Siro as his side took an early lead at the summit.
Gonçalo Ramos scored his first goal for the club following his move from Paris Saint-Germain, with Redouane Halhal's late own goal securing the points.
Before the game, Milan paid an emotional tribute to Franco Baresi with a minute's silence following the former defender's recent death.
The hosts dominated from the off and Ramos could have opened the scoring in the 12th minute as a solo run saw him enter the penalty area, but goalkeeper Filip Stanković did well to keep the ball out.
#Venezia #former #goal
The former Manchester United manager guided Milan to victory at Torino in his opening match before seeing off Venezia at the San Siro as his side took an early lead at the summit.
Gonçalo Ramos scored his first goal for the club following his move from Paris Saint-Germain, with Redouane Halhal's late own goal securing the points.
Before the game, Milan paid an emotional tribute to Franco Baresi with a minute's silence following the former defender's recent death.
The hosts dominated from the off and Ramos could have opened the scoring in the 12th minute as a solo run saw him enter the penalty area, but goalkeeper Filip Stanković did well to keep the ball out.
#Venezia #former #goal
2 months ago
AC Milan return to Serie A for Matchday 2 with their first home game of the season, hosting Venezia on Friday.
The Rossoneri arrive at San Siro on a wave of confidence after a tight 2-1 away win at Torino. Under Rúben Amorim, Milan's attack looked lively and well-drilled, with second-half goals from teenage forward Alphadjo Cissé and Adrien Rabiot deciding the contest. That result follows a strong end to pre-season, capped by a notable 4-2 victory over Manchester United. The squad appears well-balanced and cohesive as they seek tcapitaliseze on home advantage.
The squad remains highly robust, though several adjustments will change their setup.
Midfielder Samuele Ricci has been officially excluded from the squad as he moves closer to a finalised loan to Como. Christian Pulisic has returned to training following a lower-leg issue, but he is expected mainly as an impact substitute off the bench.
Youth prospect Alphadjo Cisse heavily impressed during the opening matchday and is likely to retain his place.
#squad #well #Milan
The Rossoneri arrive at San Siro on a wave of confidence after a tight 2-1 away win at Torino. Under Rúben Amorim, Milan's attack looked lively and well-drilled, with second-half goals from teenage forward Alphadjo Cissé and Adrien Rabiot deciding the contest. That result follows a strong end to pre-season, capped by a notable 4-2 victory over Manchester United. The squad appears well-balanced and cohesive as they seek tcapitaliseze on home advantage.
The squad remains highly robust, though several adjustments will change their setup.
Midfielder Samuele Ricci has been officially excluded from the squad as he moves closer to a finalised loan to Como. Christian Pulisic has returned to training following a lower-leg issue, but he is expected mainly as an impact substitute off the bench.
Youth prospect Alphadjo Cisse heavily impressed during the opening matchday and is likely to retain his place.
#squad #well #Milan
2 months ago
Torino have finally secured Lucas Perri from Leeds United on loan for €1m with option to buy for €14m, but Marcus Pedersen is heading to Olympiacos for a total €8m.
The deal for Perri seems to have dragged on for months, as the clubs had a basic agreement in place as far back as July.
However, Leeds did not give him permission to leave until they were first sure that his replacement was locked down and in place.
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 05: Lucas Perri of Leeds United saves a penalty from Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United in the penalty shoot out during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between West Ham United and Leeds United on April 05, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Haggling over the details held up the move too, but multiple sources including Sky Sport Italia and Tuttomercatoweb are confident he can finally fly out.
#perri #lucas
The deal for Perri seems to have dragged on for months, as the clubs had a basic agreement in place as far back as July.
However, Leeds did not give him permission to leave until they were first sure that his replacement was locked down and in place.
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 05: Lucas Perri of Leeds United saves a penalty from Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United in the penalty shoot out during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between West Ham United and Leeds United on April 05, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Haggling over the details held up the move too, but multiple sources including Sky Sport Italia and Tuttomercatoweb are confident he can finally fly out.
#perri #lucas
2 months ago
Samuele Ricci is on the verge of joining Como from Milan as the two clubs are now discussing the final details of a transfer for the Italy international midfielder according to the latest updates on Thursday morning.
Milan and Como have an agreement in place over the structure of a deal for Ricci, who is set to join Cesc Fabregas's side on an initial season-long loan deal with an option to buy. Como are expected to pay the player's salary in full for the duration of his loan spell according to Gianluca Di Marzio.
HONG KONG, CHINA – JULY 26: Samuele Ricci looks on during the Liverpool FC v AC Milan Pre-Season Friendly match at Kai Tak Stadium on July 26, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
An exact transfer fee has not been disclosed, although esports from Matteo Moretto indicate that the clubs are discussing a total package in the region of €22m between the cost of the loan deal and the option to buy.
Ricci had joined Milan from Torino in a deal reported to be worth €23m plus add-ons during the previous summer transfer window in 2025.
#Milan #deal #kong #China
Milan and Como have an agreement in place over the structure of a deal for Ricci, who is set to join Cesc Fabregas's side on an initial season-long loan deal with an option to buy. Como are expected to pay the player's salary in full for the duration of his loan spell according to Gianluca Di Marzio.
HONG KONG, CHINA – JULY 26: Samuele Ricci looks on during the Liverpool FC v AC Milan Pre-Season Friendly match at Kai Tak Stadium on July 26, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
An exact transfer fee has not been disclosed, although esports from Matteo Moretto indicate that the clubs are discussing a total package in the region of €22m between the cost of the loan deal and the option to buy.
Ricci had joined Milan from Torino in a deal reported to be worth €23m plus add-ons during the previous summer transfer window in 2025.
#Milan #deal #kong #China
2 months ago
It's been reported that Celtic look to be shifting their signing policy in the wake of the disastrous and humiliating defeat in Linz, a loss which seen the club miss out on a big money bonanza. The current Celtic Board has now cost the club around £80m due to their failures in adequately strengthening the squad for the last two Champions League playoffs.
Gvidas Gineitis of Torino FC is challenged by Luca Lipani of US Sassuolo during the Serie A match between Torino FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 08, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
It's now believed that bids for long term target Gvidas Gineitis of Torino is now in the balance, due to the catastrophic failure to overcome LASK despite at one point leading 4-0 on aggregate.
Arne Engels of West Ham United is challenged by Conor Coventry of Charlton Athletic during the Sky Bet Championship 2026/27 match between West Ham United and Charlton Athletic at London Stadium on August 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by James Fearn/Getty Images)
The 22 year old Lithuanian international was said to be a top target of Martin O'Neill, as the veteran Irishman looks to fill the void left by Arne Engels departure to West Ham, who was under contract at Celtic yet was allowed to leave as those in the boardroom eyed the £££s on offer.
#west #sassuolo #engels
Gvidas Gineitis of Torino FC is challenged by Luca Lipani of US Sassuolo during the Serie A match between Torino FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 08, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
It's now believed that bids for long term target Gvidas Gineitis of Torino is now in the balance, due to the catastrophic failure to overcome LASK despite at one point leading 4-0 on aggregate.
Arne Engels of West Ham United is challenged by Conor Coventry of Charlton Athletic during the Sky Bet Championship 2026/27 match between West Ham United and Charlton Athletic at London Stadium on August 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by James Fearn/Getty Images)
The 22 year old Lithuanian international was said to be a top target of Martin O'Neill, as the veteran Irishman looks to fill the void left by Arne Engels departure to West Ham, who was under contract at Celtic yet was allowed to leave as those in the boardroom eyed the £££s on offer.
#west #sassuolo #engels
2 months ago
Rangers have agreed a deal to sign Portland Timbers' Venezuela forward Kevin Kelsy, 22. (Athletic - subscription required)
Two Serie A clubs have bid for Rangers winger Djeidi Gassama, 22. (Footmercato - in French)
Red Bull Salzburg have emerged as a possible destination for Torino and Lithuania midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, who is a long-time Celtic target. (Sportal - in Italian)
And Celtic's asking price for **** an midfielder Reo Hatate, 28, has dropped. (Daily Record)
Bologna and Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson was willing to sign for Rangers this summer, according to his father Derek. (Glasgow Times)
#Athletic
Two Serie A clubs have bid for Rangers winger Djeidi Gassama, 22. (Footmercato - in French)
Red Bull Salzburg have emerged as a possible destination for Torino and Lithuania midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, who is a long-time Celtic target. (Sportal - in Italian)
And Celtic's asking price for **** an midfielder Reo Hatate, 28, has dropped. (Daily Record)
Bologna and Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson was willing to sign for Rangers this summer, according to his father Derek. (Glasgow Times)
#Athletic
3 months ago
After the first matchday of Serie A, the talking points we've seen are the usual ones: refereeing decisions, the transfer market still being open, the post-match reactions where some vent by criticizing and others take little digs as a strategy.
The routine we waited for all summer, however, mustn't put us on autopilot, because something different happened: young Italians actually played. It seems unbelievable, but it's true: Mattia Liberali, Simone Lontani, Alessandro Romano (Swiss with dual citizenship), Emanuele Lulli, Alphadjo Cisse and Alessio Cacciamani took the field.
Some did so as starters, others came off the bench: for not all of them was it their absolute Serie A debut, but the wider public really discovered them just a few days ago. The comparison with the other top European leagues is still a long way off (to put it kindly), but at least we're trying: "Better something than nothing," as Gianni Brera would have said.
After an excellent pre-season with Milan and Ruben Amorim's imprimatur in a press conference, Alphadjo Cisse (without the accent, as he himself wanted to point out) made his debut at San Siro and scored the first Serie A goal of his career. He handled the ball well in traffic, pressed constantly and, above all, scored at the decisive moment.
During the summer he trained on his own in Montesilvano (Abruzzo) to get back into shape after tearing his adductor tendon, an injury that had cut short an excellent season with Aquilani's Catanzaro. Throughout July, Sassuolo and Torino wanted him on loan, but Amorim chose to keep him and throw him in. He is already repaying that faith.
#alphadjo #others #something #excellent
The routine we waited for all summer, however, mustn't put us on autopilot, because something different happened: young Italians actually played. It seems unbelievable, but it's true: Mattia Liberali, Simone Lontani, Alessandro Romano (Swiss with dual citizenship), Emanuele Lulli, Alphadjo Cisse and Alessio Cacciamani took the field.
Some did so as starters, others came off the bench: for not all of them was it their absolute Serie A debut, but the wider public really discovered them just a few days ago. The comparison with the other top European leagues is still a long way off (to put it kindly), but at least we're trying: "Better something than nothing," as Gianni Brera would have said.
After an excellent pre-season with Milan and Ruben Amorim's imprimatur in a press conference, Alphadjo Cisse (without the accent, as he himself wanted to point out) made his debut at San Siro and scored the first Serie A goal of his career. He handled the ball well in traffic, pressed constantly and, above all, scored at the decisive moment.
During the summer he trained on his own in Montesilvano (Abruzzo) to get back into shape after tearing his adductor tendon, an injury that had cut short an excellent season with Aquilani's Catanzaro. Throughout July, Sassuolo and Torino wanted him on loan, but Amorim chose to keep him and throw him in. He is already repaying that faith.
#alphadjo #others #something #excellent
3 months ago
Celtic will intensify their interest in Torino's Lithuania midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, 22, after the conclusion of the Scottish Premiership winners' Champions League play-off with LASK in Austria on Tuesday, with Celtic leading 3-0 from the first leg. (Sun)
Gineitis set up Scotland forward Che Adams' impressive consolation in Torino's 2-1 defeat by AC Milan on Sunday. (Scotsman - subscription required)
Manager Martin O'Neill backs right-back Colby Donovan to play a leading role at Celtic. (Record - subscription required)
First-choice Viljami Sinisalo, 24, is unconcerned about the prospect of Celtic signing another goalkeeper this window. (Sun)
Scottish forward Robbie Ure made his first Sevilla start and played the full 90 minutes in Sunday's 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao. (Scotsman - subscription required)
#gineitis #scottish #play #leading
Gineitis set up Scotland forward Che Adams' impressive consolation in Torino's 2-1 defeat by AC Milan on Sunday. (Scotsman - subscription required)
Manager Martin O'Neill backs right-back Colby Donovan to play a leading role at Celtic. (Record - subscription required)
First-choice Viljami Sinisalo, 24, is unconcerned about the prospect of Celtic signing another goalkeeper this window. (Sun)
Scottish forward Robbie Ure made his first Sevilla start and played the full 90 minutes in Sunday's 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao. (Scotsman - subscription required)
#gineitis #scottish #play #leading
3 months ago
Multiple outlets are reporting that Milan and RB Leipzig have come to an agreement over the price and structure of a transfer for Frenchman Christopher Nkunku, who looks set to return to his former club after being shown to the San Siro exit by new Rossoneri head coach Ruben Amorim.
Amorim has made it clear that Nkunku, along with Fikayo Tomori, Youssouf Fofana and Santiago Gimenez, will not be part of his plans for the 2026-27 campaign, which for Milan, gets underway away against Torino on Sunday evening.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 05: Rafael Leao hugs Christopher Nkunku of after his goal during the pre-season match against FC Internazionale at Optus Stadium on August 05, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)
Nkunku is surplus to requirements in San Siro and reports over the last few days have claimed that his former club Leipzig are keen to offer him a return to the Bundesliga.
According to the latest updates in both Germany and Italy on Sunday claim that an agreement between the two clubs has now been reached over an initial season-long loan deal at a cost of €4m and an option to buy for an additional €28m for an overall cost of €32m.
#nkunku #christopher #amorim
Amorim has made it clear that Nkunku, along with Fikayo Tomori, Youssouf Fofana and Santiago Gimenez, will not be part of his plans for the 2026-27 campaign, which for Milan, gets underway away against Torino on Sunday evening.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 05: Rafael Leao hugs Christopher Nkunku of after his goal during the pre-season match against FC Internazionale at Optus Stadium on August 05, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)
Nkunku is surplus to requirements in San Siro and reports over the last few days have claimed that his former club Leipzig are keen to offer him a return to the Bundesliga.
According to the latest updates in both Germany and Italy on Sunday claim that an agreement between the two clubs has now been reached over an initial season-long loan deal at a cost of €4m and an option to buy for an additional €28m for an overall cost of €32m.
#nkunku #christopher #amorim
3 months ago
Lucas Perri has been linked with a move to Torino from Leeds in the last few weeks, and it is a transfer that was expected to be completed before the window closes.
However, with only a few days remaining, Torino have not completed the move, which could become a problem for them because Juventus are now interested in signing the Brazilian.
Juventus are set to lose their first and second choice goalkeepers from last season, as Michele Di Gregorio is heading to Bournemouth while Mattia Perin is moving to Palermo.
Juve have signed Guglielmo Vicario on loan from Tottenham, but they now need more than one goalkeeper, and Calciomercato says they want to sign Perri.
As Torino struggle to add him to their squad, the Bianconeri want to hijack the move in the coming days. The report says they have made contact in an attempt to lure him to their side of Turin.
#move #want #leeds
However, with only a few days remaining, Torino have not completed the move, which could become a problem for them because Juventus are now interested in signing the Brazilian.
Juventus are set to lose their first and second choice goalkeepers from last season, as Michele Di Gregorio is heading to Bournemouth while Mattia Perin is moving to Palermo.
Juve have signed Guglielmo Vicario on loan from Tottenham, but they now need more than one goalkeeper, and Calciomercato says they want to sign Perri.
As Torino struggle to add him to their squad, the Bianconeri want to hijack the move in the coming days. The report says they have made contact in an attempt to lure him to their side of Turin.
#move #want #leeds
3 months ago
Rafael Leao will not be part of the Milan squad for their opening Serie A match of the season away against Torino at 19.45 BST on Sunday evening as Ruben Amorim gets his tenure as Rossoneri head coach underway.
Milan are looking to bounce back after a bitterly disappointing end to the 2025-26 campaign, which saw them finish outside of the Serie A top four despite spending much of the season in second place. Aside from their new players, the club also has a new head coach and an entire new senior management team after parting ways with Massimiliano Allegri, Igli Tare, Geoffrey Moncada and Giorgio Furlani the day after the 2025-26 season ended.
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – AUGUST 08: Head coach Ruben Amorim of AC Milan looks on during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea FC and AC Milan at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo by Peksi Cahyo/Getty Images)
The headline, club-record signing Goncalo Ramos is expected to lead the Rossoneri attack in Turin on Sunday evening, as is Mario Gila at centre-back, but this is likely to be one too soon for Diego Moreira.
Amorim confirmed on Saturday that Leao will not be part of the travelling squad, insisting that it is due to injury rather than transfer business, and with Christian Pulisic not yet back to full match fitness, there could be a starting opportunity for 19-year-old Alphadjo Cisse in attack.
#head #serie #ruben
Milan are looking to bounce back after a bitterly disappointing end to the 2025-26 campaign, which saw them finish outside of the Serie A top four despite spending much of the season in second place. Aside from their new players, the club also has a new head coach and an entire new senior management team after parting ways with Massimiliano Allegri, Igli Tare, Geoffrey Moncada and Giorgio Furlani the day after the 2025-26 season ended.
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – AUGUST 08: Head coach Ruben Amorim of AC Milan looks on during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea FC and AC Milan at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo by Peksi Cahyo/Getty Images)
The headline, club-record signing Goncalo Ramos is expected to lead the Rossoneri attack in Turin on Sunday evening, as is Mario Gila at centre-back, but this is likely to be one too soon for Diego Moreira.
Amorim confirmed on Saturday that Leao will not be part of the travelling squad, insisting that it is due to injury rather than transfer business, and with Christian Pulisic not yet back to full match fitness, there could be a starting opportunity for 19-year-old Alphadjo Cisse in attack.
#head #serie #ruben
3 months ago
Celtic continue their pursuit of midfield options as Rangers prepare for a big name departure...
Celtic will step up their interest in Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, 22, after Tuesday's Champions League play-off second leg away to LASK. (Scottish Sun)
Celtic are set to seal a £7m move for 21-year-old Bosnian World Cup star Ermin Mahmic from Slovan Liberec regardless of their Champions League result in Linz. (Daily Record)
Celtic have offered £7.7m for Frosinone winger Fares Ghedjemis, who is also being courted by Rangers, Monaco and Besiktas. (Murat Ozen on X)
Rangers have received initial approaches from England, Italy and Spain regarding Nico Raskin and will allow the Belgium midfielder, who has two years left on his contract, to depart if their valuation is met. (Rangers Review)
#celtic #rangers #midfielder
Celtic will step up their interest in Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, 22, after Tuesday's Champions League play-off second leg away to LASK. (Scottish Sun)
Celtic are set to seal a £7m move for 21-year-old Bosnian World Cup star Ermin Mahmic from Slovan Liberec regardless of their Champions League result in Linz. (Daily Record)
Celtic have offered £7.7m for Frosinone winger Fares Ghedjemis, who is also being courted by Rangers, Monaco and Besiktas. (Murat Ozen on X)
Rangers have received initial approaches from England, Italy and Spain regarding Nico Raskin and will allow the Belgium midfielder, who has two years left on his contract, to depart if their valuation is met. (Rangers Review)
#celtic #rangers #midfielder
3 months ago
AC Milan travel to the Stadio Olimpico to open their Serie A season against Torino on Sunday.
The Rossoneri arrive with mixed but exciting form heading into Rúben Amorim's first competitive match in charge. They ended pre-season on a high with a 4-2 win over Manchester United, though that result came after a heavy 3-0 loss to Chelsea. Milan's end to last season was inconsistent — they lost seven of their final 13 league games — so making a statement in the opener is a priority.
Amorim starts his 2026/27 campaign with some selection problems. Star winger Rafael Leão is out with a recent muscle strain, and forward Santi Giménez is sidelined by an ankle sprain.
Still, club-record signing Gonçalo Ramos is fit and expected to lead the line. New summer signing Mario Gila is available to make his competitive debut, likely joining Strahinja Pavlović in Amorim's preferred three-man defence.
Samuel Chukwueze looks set to keep his energetic pre-season role as a right wing-back, while veteran Luka Modrić will bring experience and control through midfield as Milan chase a convincing start.
#signing
The Rossoneri arrive with mixed but exciting form heading into Rúben Amorim's first competitive match in charge. They ended pre-season on a high with a 4-2 win over Manchester United, though that result came after a heavy 3-0 loss to Chelsea. Milan's end to last season was inconsistent — they lost seven of their final 13 league games — so making a statement in the opener is a priority.
Amorim starts his 2026/27 campaign with some selection problems. Star winger Rafael Leão is out with a recent muscle strain, and forward Santi Giménez is sidelined by an ankle sprain.
Still, club-record signing Gonçalo Ramos is fit and expected to lead the line. New summer signing Mario Gila is available to make his competitive debut, likely joining Strahinja Pavlović in Amorim's preferred three-man defence.
Samuel Chukwueze looks set to keep his energetic pre-season role as a right wing-back, while veteran Luka Modrić will bring experience and control through midfield as Milan chase a convincing start.
#signing
3 months ago
Gvidas Gineitis of Torino FC is challenged by Luca Lipani of US Sassuolo during the Serie A match between Torino FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 08, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
The Torino midfielder has remained on Celtic's radar throughout the summer, despite recent suggestions that a deal for the 22-year-old was becoming increasingly difficult.
However, a fresh report from Italy claims the Hoops have not abandoned their interest and could return with a stronger proposal if Martin O'Neill guides his side into the Champions League phase.
That possibility has moved significantly closer following Celtic's impressive 3-0 victory over LASK at Parkhead in the first leg of their play-off.
Italian journalist Giacomo Morandin reports that the financial windfall from Champions League qualification could allow Celtic to intensify their pursuit of the Lithuania international.
#league #gvidas #luca
The Torino midfielder has remained on Celtic's radar throughout the summer, despite recent suggestions that a deal for the 22-year-old was becoming increasingly difficult.
However, a fresh report from Italy claims the Hoops have not abandoned their interest and could return with a stronger proposal if Martin O'Neill guides his side into the Champions League phase.
That possibility has moved significantly closer following Celtic's impressive 3-0 victory over LASK at Parkhead in the first leg of their play-off.
Italian journalist Giacomo Morandin reports that the financial windfall from Champions League qualification could allow Celtic to intensify their pursuit of the Lithuania international.
#league #gvidas #luca
3 months ago
Serie A side Inter are set to rope in Curtis Jonees from Liverpool and this could hinder the development of midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic. But the player is keen on staying with the Italian champions.
Earlier this summer, Inter exercised their option to buy the Serbian back from Club Brugge. There have been doubts about his future at the club but things are now slowly starting to clear up.
Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that Stankovic wants to play his cards under Cristian Chivu next season. Even if competition for the midfield is now fierce, it hasn't changed his mind about his situation and he doesn't even want to seek a loan exit.
There is interest from Torino and some other suitors can also offer him Champions League football. But Stankovic has no immediate plans to depart. He will ***** s his situation between now and January and then consider how to proceed further.
The player has previously described playing for Inter as a dream and this led him to returning after a good season in Belgium in the 2025/25 campaign.
#even #player #serie #curtis
Earlier this summer, Inter exercised their option to buy the Serbian back from Club Brugge. There have been doubts about his future at the club but things are now slowly starting to clear up.
Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that Stankovic wants to play his cards under Cristian Chivu next season. Even if competition for the midfield is now fierce, it hasn't changed his mind about his situation and he doesn't even want to seek a loan exit.
There is interest from Torino and some other suitors can also offer him Champions League football. But Stankovic has no immediate plans to depart. He will ***** s his situation between now and January and then consider how to proceed further.
The player has previously described playing for Inter as a dream and this led him to returning after a good season in Belgium in the 2025/25 campaign.
#even #player #serie #curtis
3 months ago
Gvidas Gineitis of Torino FC is challenged by Luca Lipani of US Sassuolo during the Serie A match between Torino FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 08, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
The 22-year-old has emerged as one of the Hoops' main midfield targets following Arne Engels' £22million move to West Ham United over the weekend.
However, Celtic may now have to fend off Premier League interest if they are to bring the Lithuania international to Glasgow.
According to Europacalcio, Crystal Palace have set their sights on Gineitis and could soon open negotiations over a potential move.
Torino's asking price has been reported at between £8million and £12million, while Red Bull Salzburg are also actively interested, with Danny Rohl understood to be an admirer. Anderlecht have also reportedly made their interest known.
#million #gineitis #sassuolo #interest
The 22-year-old has emerged as one of the Hoops' main midfield targets following Arne Engels' £22million move to West Ham United over the weekend.
However, Celtic may now have to fend off Premier League interest if they are to bring the Lithuania international to Glasgow.
According to Europacalcio, Crystal Palace have set their sights on Gineitis and could soon open negotiations over a potential move.
Torino's asking price has been reported at between £8million and £12million, while Red Bull Salzburg are also actively interested, with Danny Rohl understood to be an admirer. Anderlecht have also reportedly made their interest known.
#million #gineitis #sassuolo #interest
3 months ago
Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Michael Zetterer has reportedly attracted interest from Leeds United.
According to Absolut Fussball, the Premier League outfit have made an enquiry about the 31-year-old German shot-stopper.
At Leeds, who have German coach Daniel Farke at the helm, Zetterer could replace Lucas Perri, who is on the verge of joining Torino.
However, according to the report, the goalkeeper has no intention of leaving Eintracht at the moment.
Zetterer reportedly believes he has a good chance of beating competition from Kaua Santos to take the No. 1 spot for the upcoming season.
#eintracht #leeds #united
According to Absolut Fussball, the Premier League outfit have made an enquiry about the 31-year-old German shot-stopper.
At Leeds, who have German coach Daniel Farke at the helm, Zetterer could replace Lucas Perri, who is on the verge of joining Torino.
However, according to the report, the goalkeeper has no intention of leaving Eintracht at the moment.
Zetterer reportedly believes he has a good chance of beating competition from Kaua Santos to take the No. 1 spot for the upcoming season.
#eintracht #leeds #united
3 months ago
While teenage sensation Rodrigo Mora continues to twist in the wind as Roma and Porto struggle to agree on the finer points of a €50 million transfer, the Giallorossi remain active on other fronts, particularly the wing-back position. In addition to bringing Champions League experience from his days with Atlético Madrid, newly signed right-back Nahuel Molina gives the club a dependable trio of wing-backs, joining Devyne Rensch and our top-rated U-23 player, Wesley França.
There's just one small problem: they're all nominally right wing-backs. Granted, Wesley's success on the left last season gives Gian Piero Gasperini more options at the position, but Roma still lacks a bona fide left wing-back. Earlier this summer, we discussed the possibility of signing Alessio Cacciamani, Torino's über-talented teenage winger, only to remember what a pain in the ***** it is dealing with Urban Cairo.
There have been intermittent whispers that Roma remains interested in Cacciamani, but over the past week, the club has become increasingly linked with Destiny Udogie. The 23-year-old Verona native officially joined Spurs in 2023 after a successful two-year stint with Udinese, where he scored eight goals and provided seven ***** ists in 68 league appearances.
While he hasn't quite matched those counting stats with Spurs, he's been a key piece of the puzzle at Tottenham, making 94 appearances across all competitions over the past three seasons. When silly season began, it seemed Roberto De Zerbi was keen to keep Udogie in North London, but the transfer pendulum has swung the other way.
According to multiple sources in Italy, including Nicolò Schira and Alfredo Pedullà, Spurs are reportedly warming to the idea of life without Udogie.
#wing #back #league
There's just one small problem: they're all nominally right wing-backs. Granted, Wesley's success on the left last season gives Gian Piero Gasperini more options at the position, but Roma still lacks a bona fide left wing-back. Earlier this summer, we discussed the possibility of signing Alessio Cacciamani, Torino's über-talented teenage winger, only to remember what a pain in the ***** it is dealing with Urban Cairo.
There have been intermittent whispers that Roma remains interested in Cacciamani, but over the past week, the club has become increasingly linked with Destiny Udogie. The 23-year-old Verona native officially joined Spurs in 2023 after a successful two-year stint with Udinese, where he scored eight goals and provided seven ***** ists in 68 league appearances.
While he hasn't quite matched those counting stats with Spurs, he's been a key piece of the puzzle at Tottenham, making 94 appearances across all competitions over the past three seasons. When silly season began, it seemed Roberto De Zerbi was keen to keep Udogie in North London, but the transfer pendulum has swung the other way.
According to multiple sources in Italy, including Nicolò Schira and Alfredo Pedullà, Spurs are reportedly warming to the idea of life without Udogie.
#wing #back #league
3 months ago
Rangers are in talks with Brentford over a loan return for 20-year-old left-back Jayden Meghoma, while right-backs Kosta Nedeljkovic of Aston Villa and Hugo Siquet of Club Brugge remain targets. (Sky Sports)
Rangers left-back Tuur Rommens has suffered a groin strain and will be out for weeks instead of months. (The Herald)
Egypt winger Haissem Hassan has completed a medical in London before his £9m move from Real Oviedo to Celtic. (Anthony Joseph on X)
Torino want in excess of £8m for Celtic target Gvidas Gineitis and have rejected an offer for the midfielder from RB Salzburg. (Daily Record)
Rangers remain in talks with Sheffield United over striker Ryan One, 20, after a loan approach was rejected. (Ben Jacobs on X)
#celtic
Rangers left-back Tuur Rommens has suffered a groin strain and will be out for weeks instead of months. (The Herald)
Egypt winger Haissem Hassan has completed a medical in London before his £9m move from Real Oviedo to Celtic. (Anthony Joseph on X)
Torino want in excess of £8m for Celtic target Gvidas Gineitis and have rejected an offer for the midfielder from RB Salzburg. (Daily Record)
Rangers remain in talks with Sheffield United over striker Ryan One, 20, after a loan approach was rejected. (Ben Jacobs on X)
#celtic
3 months ago
Torino are in talks with RB Salzburg to sell both Celtic target Gvidas Gineitis and Alieu Njie, who is also of interest to Crystal Palace, while Rafa Obrador returns to Serie A for Sassuolo.
The Granata are fielding several proposals for their players from around Europe this summer and are open to sell for the right price.
PISA, ITALY – APRIL 5: Gvidas Gineitis of Torino FC in action during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and Torino FC at Arena Garibaldi on April 5, 2026 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Among their most popular starlets is midfielder Gineitis, who at age 22 already has a remarkable 32 senior caps for Lithuania under his belt.
Celtic had been pushing for a while, but now Sky Sport Italia note that RB Salzburg are stepping up the pressure.
#salzburg #italy
The Granata are fielding several proposals for their players from around Europe this summer and are open to sell for the right price.
PISA, ITALY – APRIL 5: Gvidas Gineitis of Torino FC in action during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and Torino FC at Arena Garibaldi on April 5, 2026 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Among their most popular starlets is midfielder Gineitis, who at age 22 already has a remarkable 32 senior caps for Lithuania under his belt.
Celtic had been pushing for a while, but now Sky Sport Italia note that RB Salzburg are stepping up the pressure.
#salzburg #italy
3 months ago
Juventus defender Gleison Bremer has no interest in leaving the club despite recent reports suggesting otherwise. Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport via Tuttomercatoweb, the Brazilian star addressed his future amid growing interest from Galatasaray.
Bremer joined Juventus from city rivals Torino in 2022. He has since established himself as one of Serie A's standout defenders. Furthermore, his impressive performances in Turin have not gone unnoticed, with numerous top European clubs setting their sights on the 29-year-old.
However, Bremer's rotten injury luck has seen him spend the best part of the last two seasons on the sidelines. Formerly linked with the likes of Manchester United and Bayern Munich, he has recently emerged as a concrete target for ambitious Super Lig giants Galatasaray.
Moreover, reports suggested Juventus were open to cashing in on Bremer after the player allegedly requested a transfer. Keen to put speculation to bed, the robust center-back decided to go public and open up on his situation.
"I have not asked Juventus to sell me. Especially at a difficult moment, for the club and for me, it would never cross my mind; it would be like running away," Bremer admitted. "If one day I part from Juve, perhaps when I'm older, I'll walk out the front door with my head held high."
#club #part #gleison #speaking
Bremer joined Juventus from city rivals Torino in 2022. He has since established himself as one of Serie A's standout defenders. Furthermore, his impressive performances in Turin have not gone unnoticed, with numerous top European clubs setting their sights on the 29-year-old.
However, Bremer's rotten injury luck has seen him spend the best part of the last two seasons on the sidelines. Formerly linked with the likes of Manchester United and Bayern Munich, he has recently emerged as a concrete target for ambitious Super Lig giants Galatasaray.
Moreover, reports suggested Juventus were open to cashing in on Bremer after the player allegedly requested a transfer. Keen to put speculation to bed, the robust center-back decided to go public and open up on his situation.
"I have not asked Juventus to sell me. Especially at a difficult moment, for the club and for me, it would never cross my mind; it would be like running away," Bremer admitted. "If one day I part from Juve, perhaps when I'm older, I'll walk out the front door with my head held high."
#club #part #gleison #speaking
