Tag: Serie A

Napoli Survive Genoa Thriller as Hojlund Seals Late Win and Conte Flags McTominay Issue

Scott McTominay
January 2026

Napoli came from behind to beat Genoa 3-2 with a stoppage-time penalty, with Højlund scoring twice and McTominay also on target, but Conte confirmed his midfielder is playing through an ongoing tendon problem that forced him off at halftime. Napoli trailed to a Ruslan Malinovskyi penalty, then struck back through Højlund and McTominay. McTominay was replaced at the break, Napoli later went down to 10 after Juan Jesus’ red card, conceded an equaliser, then won it via VAR-awarded penalty converted by Højlund.

Napoli Official Admits Fear of Losing Scott McTominay Amid Premier League Links

Scott McTominay
January 2026

Napoli’s Giammarioli said he is worried about keeping McTominay long-term and suggested the midfielder “deserves” a future move to a higher level, highlighting Serie A’s financial disadvantage against the Premier League. He argued that when huge offers arrive and the player wants to go, Italian clubs struggle to resist, using Newcastle’s cited big-money deal for Woltemade as an example of market pressure.

Harry Maguire Contract Unresolved With Overseas Interest Growing

Harry Maguire
January 2026

United have not opened formal extension talks with Maguire, who is attracting interest from Italy and Turkey while his recent big performances boost his case to stay. Reports say intermediaries have contacted his camp; United are weighing leadership value against wage-bill trimming, while Maguire’s family base in northern England points to a preference to stay closer to home.

Jesse Lingard Near Serie A Return After FC Seoul Exit

Jesse Lingard
January 2026

Lingard is a free agent and reportedly in advanced talks with Serie A sides after leaving FC Seoul, despite prior Premier League discussions. He terminated his contract by mutual agreement after 67 games and 19 goals and has stated openness to multiple regions; Italian destination not yet specified.

Mateta Tells Crystal Palace He Wants Out as Ambition and Contract Talks Sour

Jean-Philippe Mateta
January 2026

Mateta has reportedly informed Palace he wants to leave, believing the club no longer matches his ambitions. He is unhappy that recruitment assurances and proposed contract terms were not met, and he wants regular European football. Reports say he wanted to go last summer and stalled in late-2025 contract talks hardened his stance. Juventus proposed a loan with conditional purchase, Palace rejected it and set a higher valuation, while Villa and Chelsea have also contacted his camp.

Conte Blasts Amorim Over Hojlund Handling as Napoli Form Surges

Antonio Conte
January 2026

Conte criticised Amorim’s approach at United, saying it failed Hojlund, who has improved at Napoli and has nine goals across competitions since joining on loan with an obligation to buy. Hojlund was deemed surplus at United after an inconsistent scoring season and moved to Napoli, where Conte’s structure and coaching have improved his positioning and confidence, translating into goals in Serie A, Europe and domestic cups.

Conte Praises Hojlund’s Development at Napoli, Implicit Critique of United Handling

Antonio Conte
January 2026

Conte says Hojlund has improved significantly and stresses the importance of coaching details like positioning and team play, framed as a contrast to how he was used previously. Hojlund’s output has improved on loan at Napoli, and Conte’s comments position Napoli’s coaching structure as central to the turnaround while referencing United’s prior decisions in the striker pecking order.

Tottenham Reject Roma Loan Bid for Radu Dragusin

Radu Dragusin
January 2026

Spurs turned down Roma’s loan approach for Dragusin despite the player being open to a Serie A return after a long ACL layoff. Dragusin has been in recent matchday squads but barely used; Roma pushed after agreeing terms with the player, yet Tottenham blocked the move and may keep him as depth this month.

Roma: Zirkzee Talks Complicated After United Manager Change

Joshua Zirkzee
January 2026

Roma sporting director Ricky Massara said the club’s pursuit of Joshua Zirkzee is harder after Amorim’s dismissal, because a new coach can reset priorities and keep fringe players in place for reassessment. Massara confirmed Zirkzee is admired by multiple clubs, but said there are currently no active contacts and implied United’s uncertainty may delay exits until the new setup decides who stays and who goes this month.

Gio Reyna Praises Pulisic Amid Milan Contract Talks and United Links

Gio Reyna
January 2026

Gio Reyna praised Christian Pulisic’s form at Milan, calling him an inspiration and key leader for the United States, amid ongoing contract-extension talks and transfer rumours. Reyna said Pulisic is influencing games, leading by example, and remaining grounded. The piece notes Milan want to extend his deal, while Pulisic has reportedly paused talks previously after Milan missed Europe, keeping his future a live topic.

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