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Roma sporting director Tony D'Amico has shut down claims Chelsea came close to signing Manu Kone, insisting no official bid was ever made — and the now €100m-rated midfielder's price may be out of reach for the Blues.
Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay has been cleared to return to action after undergoing a heart ablation procedure, with the Scotland international back in full training and available for Saturday's Serie A clash with Frosinone.
Jeremie Frimpong is reportedly open to joining Barcelona after a frustrating spell at Liverpool. The Catalan giants have placed the Dutch right-back on their January shortlist, with the Reds ready to sell for £35 million.
Erling Haaland sparked injury fears after asking to come off during Norway's 2-1 Nations League defeat to Portugal, but Stale Solbakken insists the substitution was planned as Manchester City sweat on their star striker ahead of Sunday's trip to Liverpool.
Manchester United could listen to offers for Diogo Dalot next year as part of a major defensive overhaul, according to former chief scout Mick Brown — despite the 27-year-old being a starter under Michael Carrick.
Real Madrid are reportedly open to selling Aurélien Tchouaméni, putting Manchester United on red alert ahead of a potential 2027 move for their leading midfield target.
Portugal climbed two places to fifth in FIFA's October 2026 world rankings after a perfect Nations League window, overtaking Brazil and Morocco while world champions Spain extended their lead at the top.
Mikel Merino came off the bench to score twice as Spain fought back to beat Croatia 2-1 in Split and book a Nations League quarter-final place — but Luka Modric was left furious with Marc Cucurella over Ivan Perisic's late red card.
Ajax striker Kasper Dolberg has been ruled out for the rest of the season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament while training with Denmark.
UEFA has launched an investigation into claims that an Israeli player spat at Ireland fitness coach Damien Doyle in the tunnel at half-time during the 1-1 Nations League draw in Serbia.
Carlo Ancelotti is the world's best-paid national team coach on €10 million a year with Brazil, €3 million clear of Jürgen Klopp in second, while Argentina's Lionel Scaloni sits ninth on just €2.3 million.
Jürgen Klopp's first international window ended in frustration as Germany were held goalless by Greece, leaving their Nations League quarter-final hopes hanging by a thread.