Tag: Serie A

Fiorentina move for Spurs transfer chief Fabio Paratici

Fabio Paratici
December 2025

Fiorentina are exploring a move to appoint Tottenham transfer chief Fabio Paratici as their new Head of Football following their ownership change. The Italian only recently returned to an official role at Spurs after a 30-month ban tied to accounting irregularities during his Juventus spell. The Serie A club view Paratici’s recruitment track record and structural expertise as central to a new long-term project and are reportedly in negotiations over a multi-year deal. Any exit would reshape Tottenham’s leadership setup, where Paratici currently works alongside Johan Lange as sporting director.

Mason Greenwood braced for Juventus raid on Marseille midfield linchpin Hojbjerg

Mason Greenwood
December 2025

Mason Greenwood’s revival at Marseille is under threat as Juventus prepare a move for midfield general Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, whose controlling displays and defensive balance have underpinned the club’s Ligue 1 title charge and allowed the English forward to thrive in attack. La Gazzetta dello Sport report Juve see Hojbjerg as the ideal deep-lying organiser for Spalletti’s system despite already having Manuel Locatelli, targeting his blend of physical presence, leadership and vertical passing as a “Christmas gift” signing, leaving De Zerbi battling to protect his core spine.

Mourinho jokes McTominay “owed” him his shirt after Benfica win

Jose Mourinho
December 2025

Mourinho walked into his press conference carrying McTominay’s Napoli shirt, joking that after giving him his Manchester United debut and even benching Paul Pogba for him, the least the midfielder could do was hand over his jersey as a souvenir. He described a warm post match exchange with McTominay and used the Scot’s journey from overlooked academy player to Serie A star as an example for Benfica youngsters. Mourinho highlighted how trust, work rate and professionalism can outweigh transfer fees when a coach decides who to back.

Roma move for Zirkzee as Ferguson loan heads for early end

Joshua Zirkzee
December 2025

Roma have opened talks with Manchester United over a January move for Joshua Zirkzee, with the club ready to cut short Evan Ferguson’s disappointing loan after just one goal in 14 games and reshape their forward line for the second half of the season. Sporting director Frederic Massara has approval from the Friedkin Group and plans a UK visit to push a loan deal with option to buy, while United prefer either a permanent sale or an obligation. Zirkzee is keen to return to Serie A, where his link play and movement suit Gasperini’s forward-focused system.

Christian Pulisic injury doubt for Lazio clash

Christian Pulisic (AC Milan)
November 2025

Pulisic is unlikely to feature against Lazio after pulling out of Wednesday’s training with muscular discomfort, just as he was regaining rhythm following a recent hamstring layoff. Milan will likely err on the side of caution given his importance. Allegri confirmed Pulisic “is unlikely to play” but left a small window for late improvement with two days left before kick-off. The winger has seven goals and two assists in 10 games this season, so Milan must adjust their attacking plan if he misses out.

Agent tips “spectacular” Ederson for cut-price move in 2026

Ederson
November 2025

Manchester United’s long-running pursuit of Atalanta midfielder Ederson has been handed encouragement after his agent Andre Cury suggested the Brazilian could be available for €30–40 million in 2026, roughly half the fee Serie A side previously wanted for the in-demand all-rounder. Cury claims Atalanta once valued Ederson between €60m and €75m but may now cut their price as his contract winds down, describing him as a “spectacular” player with some of Europe’s best midfield statistics, while suitors such as Liverpool continue to monitor his situation.

Modric says Milan move is “step down” but ideal next chapter

Luka Modric
November 2025

Luka Modric admits leaving Real Madrid for AC Milan at 40 was “a step down” but insists it was the right move, already contributing a goal and two assists as he becomes an integral figure in Allegri’s title-chasing Serie A side. Drawn by Milan’s history and boyhood affection for Italian football, Modric signed a one-year deal and says he feels “phenomenally” welcomed by teammates, staff and fans, describing the city and club as high-level and the closest thing to Madrid he could realistically join.

Pulisic pounces as Maignan’s heroics decide tight Milan derby

Christian Pulisic
November 2025

Christian Pulisic settled a tense Derby della Madonnina with a 55th minute rebound finish, giving Milan a 1-0 win over Inter that lifted them to second in Serie A and cut the gap to leaders Roma to just two points. Inter dominated possession and chances, with Lautaro Martinez hitting the post, but Milan stayed compact and relied on Mike Maignan, whose distribution sparked the winner and whose 71st minute penalty save from Hakan Calhanoglu preserved a crucial derby victory.

Inter weigh January move for Aston Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez

Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa)
November 2025

Inter Milan are reportedly exploring a January deal for Emiliano Martinez as they consider upgrading in goal, with Aston Villa believed to be open to selling the Argentine if a substantial offer arrives after a failed summer switch to Manchester United. With doubts over current No.1 Yann Sommer, Cristian Chivu’s side are assessing alternatives and see Martinez’s penalty record, big-game pedigree and leadership as attractive qualities for a team targeting both another Serie A title and a deeper Champions League run.

Wes Brown pours cold water on talk of McTominay return to Manchester United

Scott McTominay
November 2025

Scott McTominay’s explosive form for Napoli has sparked talk of a dramatic Old Trafford return, but Wes Brown says a move back to Manchester United is highly unlikely, even as he hails the midfielder’s rise into a goal-scoring leader for club and country. Sold for £26m in 2024, McTominay has thrived in a freer role, hitting 13 goals, winning Serie A MVP and driving Scotland back to the World Cup, with Brown arguing he now plays in his true box-to-box position and would cost United a premium they are unlikely to pay.

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