Barcelona president Joan Laporta met with coach Xavi in the aftermath of last night's 3-3 draw with Inter Milan. The result leaves Barca's hopes of reaching the Champions League round of 16 hanging by the thread. Sport says Laporta chose to wait for things to calm down before leaving the executive box to speak with Xavi outside the home dressing room. The president decided against speaking w...Full Story »

Inter Milan are yet to tie down Milan Skriniar to a new contract with his current deal expiring at the end of the season as Paris Saint-Germain look to pounce on the situation. The centre-back could leave Inter for free at the end of the season if no new deal can be agreed with the Italian giants and that has gauged the interest of many of Europe’s biggest clubs. The 27-year-old’...Full Story »

AC Milan super fan Nicole Anna will be cheering them on against Chelsea in the Champions League. The Serie A champions welcome Graham Potter's side for a crunch clash in Group E tonight (October 11), with both on four points after three games played. They'll need all the support they can get after losing the reverse fixture 3-0 last week. But they can count on Nicole, 23, backing them all the ...Full Story »

Lautaro Martinez focused on Inter amid ongoing speculation Lautaro Martinez has been one of the most sought-after strikers in European football in the last couple of seasons. He has been linked with the vast majority of the best clubs at one time or another but he has admitted that he isn't thinking about a departure. “That [transfer speculation] is in the past now,” he said. "Toda...Full Story »

Reece James handed England a World Cup injury scare as Chelsea went top of Champions League Group E with a 2-0 win over 10-man AC Milan.James cut a dejected figure when trudging off midway through the second half with an apparent leg problem, adding to both Chelsea and England’s injury concerns.Jorginho’s penalty and a fine Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang finish sealed Chelsea’s four...Full Story »

Thiago Silva hinted he could manage AC Milan one day, but said his more immediate concern is seeking clarity over his Chelsea future. The 38-year-old's contract expires at the end of the season and it is unclear whether Silva will be offered the chance to extend his stay after moving to Stamford Bridge on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in 2020. Silva previously spent three years at...Full Story »

After failing to win either of their first two Champions League group games, Chelsea reignited their European hopes after thumping AC Milan three-nil during last week's Matchday three. Currently sitting in second place in Group E one point behind leaders Red Bull Salzburg, who are on five points, Graham Potter's Blues know they now have a really good chance of progressing to the competition's...Full Story »

Chelsea are in a transfer tussle with AC Milan to sign RB Leipzig defender Mohamed Simakan. Simakan signed for Leipzig from French club Strasbourg in 2021 and has since become a regular for the Bundesliga club. At just 22 years old, Simakan has started six league games for Leipzig, and his performances have attracted the interest of some of the biggest clubs in Europe. According to Fichajes,...Full Story »

Wesley Fofana is already totally focused on his recovery having hobbled out of Chelsea's 3-0 Champions League win against AC Milan. WHAT HAPPENED? Ecstasy soon turned to agony for Fofana in just his fourth appearance for Chelsea. He gave the Blues the lead against AC Milan with his first goal for his new club - and just his second in English football - but was reduced to tears with a potentia...Full Story »

Reece James’ thunderbolt strike put the seal on Graham Potter’s first Stamford Bridge win as Chelsea boss as the Blues thumped AC Milan 3-0 to revitalise their Champions League campaign.James’ finish capped a fine Blues victory, with the England wing-back also teeing up Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for his second goal in as many games.Wesley Fofana opened the scoring, tapping home...Full Story »

Liverpool(opens in new tab) have reportedly identified Inter Milan(opens in new tab)' midfielder Marcelo Brozovic as a top transfer target. The 29-year-old was linked with a move to Anfield over the summer, but the Reds only made one midfield addition in the end – on deadline day, when they signed Arthur on a season-long loan from Juventus(opens in new tab) as they battled an injury cri...Full Story »

English defender Chris Smalling stole the Italian headlines by heading home England fans want to see Chris Smalling called up for the World Cup after his fine spell with Roma continued with a winning goal against Inter Milan in Serie A this weekend. The 32-year-old former Manchester United man headed home from close range to hand Jose Mourinho's side all three points having been hailed for his...Full Story »

Chelsea are ready to enter a bidding war with PSG and Real Madrid to try and secure the January signing of Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar, say reports. The Slovakia international was heavily linked with a move away from San Siro this summer as he entered the final year of his deal. Skriniar eventually stayed put after his main suitors PSG failed to meet Inter's asking price of €70...Full Story »

Chelsea plan more talks with possible director Chelsea are pushing for Tim Steidten to take over as sporting director, the Guardian reports, with his data-driven approach at Bayer Leverkusen considered a positive to owner Todd Boehly. The Blues have undergone massive changes behind the scenes since Boehly bought the club from Roman Abramovich, but a new leadership structure is starting to take...Full Story »

AC Milan director Paolo Maldini has, on Sunday, provided a fresh insight into the future of a key member of the club’s frontline. The player in question? Rafael Leao. Wide-man Leao, of course, saw his name take its place centre stage in the media headlines late in the summer transfer window. This came as the Portuguese international was identified as a key target on the part of the powe...Full Story »

Liverpool are readying an offer to sign AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer. After a difficult start to the season, Liverpool’s ageing midfield is a problem which Jurgen Klopp could be looking to fix over the next few transfer windows. The likes of Thiago, James Milner, and Jordan Henderson are all now into their thirties, and with Liverpool’s high-energy, heavy-pressing system, ...Full Story »

Following a very busy and expensive summer transfer window, Chelsea are already planning their next moves. The Blues backed former boss Thomas Tuchel with £250 million worth of new additions over the summer only to sack him seven games into the new season. Now, Graham Potter is at the helm and the west London club have a new manager to back. One player they are looking at very closely ...Full Story »

Chelsea may continue Red Bull raid Todd Boehly spoke of his admiration for Red Bull's football model last week and he looks to be close to agreeing a deal for Christoph Freund from Red Bull Salzburg as the club's sporting director. As per The Athletic, Chelsea are also targeting the acquisition of RB Leipzig's chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff to take up the role of technical director at Stam...Full Story »

Inter Milan’s Milan Skriniar is a defender in demand as his contract runs down in Italy. The centre-back is in the final year of his contract at the San Siro and could leave for free at the end of the season if no new deal can be agreed with the Italian giants over the next few months – which has gauged the interest of many of Europe’s biggest clubs. The 27-year-old’s ...Full Story »

Inter Milan are looking to make a January move for Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek. Since joining Manchester United, Van de Beek has struggled to cement a regular place in the side. When Erik ten Hag arrived at the club, many expected Van de Beek to be given more of a chance, due to their history together with Ajax. Unfortunately for him, that chance is yet to come, and he cou...Full Story »