Victor Osimhen is poised to sign a new contract at Napoli with a potential release clause of €130 million (£112m/$141m), in a major blow to Chelsea. WHAT HAPPENED?Fabrizio Romano reports that Napoli have reached an agreement in principle with Osimhen over a new contract. The striker's current deal expires at the end of next season, but the deal will add another year, to 2026, and i...Full Story »

Juventus great Giorgio Chiellini has announced his retirement. The defender, 39, ends his playing career after 18 months with LAFC. Chiellini announced this morning on social media: "You have been the most beautiful and intense trip of my life. You have been my everything. "With you I have traveled a unique and unforgettable path. "But now is the time to start new chapters, face new challe...Full Story »

Juventus are busy organising an immediate meeting with Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips. The defensive midfielder is desperate to leave last season's Treble winners for regular game time. Despite being signed by manager Pep Guardiola less than two years ago, Phillips has rarely featured for City. Per Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus are serious about securing Phillips in January. He is seen...Full Story »

Chelsea's pursuit of Victor Osimhen could receive some encouragement this week. The Napoli and Nigeria forward is one of the most in-demand strikers in the world. Per Fabrizio Romano, Osimhen looks unlikely to sign a new contract with the Naples-based team. While Napoli want to tie him down, he is reluctant to commit to a long term contract. That means Chelsea, who are huge admirers of Osi...Full Story »

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has confirmed that the club are in the closing stages of agreeing to a new contract with striker Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian forward, who helped fire the club to their first Serie A title in 33 years last season, has been strongly linked with a mammoth transfer away. Rumoured to be Chelsea's top striking target, the prolific African appears destined to...Full Story »

Olivier Giroud has hinted at retiring from international football after Euro 2024 as he labels it the "missing" trophy in his collection. WHAT HAPPENED?The forward was keeping a close eye on the Euro 2024 draw, which unfolded in Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie on Saturday, and saw France being drawn into Group D alongside Austria, the Netherlands, and the playoff winner A (among Poland, Wales...Full Story »

Juventus are stepping up interest in Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips. The England international has stated plans to leave City next month in search of regular football. Phillips has been linked with Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United. But a move abroad could also be on for Phillips. The Sun says Juventus are now in contact and favourites for his signature.Full Story »

JUVENTUS are leading the race to sign England midfielder Kalvin Phillips next month.  The Manchester City bit-part player knows he needs a move in the January window to keep his Three Lions Euro 2024 dream alive. Juventus are keeping tabs on Manchester City ace Kalvin Phillips There is plenty of interest in the £45million former Leeds man. But the Italian giants are showing the ...Full Story »

Former Chelsea fullback Glen Johnson says Victor Osimhen must be patient if he plans to move to Stamford Bridge. The Napoli striker is being linked with a January transfer to Chelsea. Speaking with with GGRecon, Johnson said: "Regardless of what's happening at Napoli, I believe Victor would want to join Chelsea anyway. "However, Victor will be kicking himself that this move could happen whe...Full Story »

Juventus have made a first offer to Manchester United for Jadon Sancho. ESPN says Juventus have sent an offer for a loan deal beginning in January. United will consider the offer, though at the same time, Sancho's first choice is still said to be a return to Borussia Dortmund. Sancho's contract with United expires in the summer of 2026, with an option for another year. In total, there have...Full Story »