Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has spoken about loaned out star Samuel Illing Jr.The attacker has not been given the first team chances he sought at Villa so far in his career. However, he is so far impression during a loan spell at Italian side Bologna, who Villa play in the Champions League on Tuesday. Emery told reporters: "He is a young player and he needed a plan where he could get more...Full Story »

Mohamed Salah’s timely late intervention made sure of a victorious return of the Champions League to Anfield as Liverpool beat Bologna 2-0.Alexis Mac Allister’s first goal in Europe’s elite club competition gave the Reds an 11th-minute lead against the debutants, but the night was far from straightforward for the hosts.However, for the ninth time in as many Champions League app...Full Story »

A new club from Spain is reported to be on the scene for Mats Hummels, a free agent since his contract expired. WHAT HAPPENED? Hummels has previously been linked with Mallorca, but it is now another Spanish team who look on course to strike a deal. The Athletic reports that advanced talks are taking place with Real Sociedad, who want a centre-back after selling Euro 2024 winner Robin Le Norm...Full Story »

Manchester United have agreed a fee with Bologna for striker Joshua Zirkzee, a source has told ESPN. United have reached a deal worth more than the €40 million ($43m) release clause written into Zirkzee's contract to allow the club to pay the fee over a longer period. Triggering the release clause would have meant making a payment up front. A source has told ESPN that United have chosen ...Full Story »

ITALY defender Riccardo Calafiori has reportedly agreed personal terms with Arsenal. The 22-year-old impressed on his major tournament debut for the Azzurri this summer. Riccardo Calafiori has agreed personal terms with Arsenal Credit: Getty He made three appearances for Luciano Spalletti's side in the Euro 2024 group stages and played on the left side of a back three. Calafiori's form attra...Full Story »

Arsenal are moving for Bologna striker Josh Zirkzee. The Dutchman is expected to leave Bologna this summer and is a top target for Inter Milan. However, Tuttosport says Arsenal are now in contact. The Gunners are willing to offer Zirkzee a £115,000-a-week contract to move to London. The deal would run to 2029. Bologna are seeking around £50-55m to sell Zirkzee this summer.Full Story »

Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi could be set for a big money Premier League move. The center half is one who Manchester United find very interesting for the summer market. Per Claro Sports, United are ready to put in a bid to secure the pass master, who is excellent at playing out from the back. There is also interest from Juventus and Atletico Madrid, but United would have greater financial m...Full Story »

Manchester United are eyeing Bologna coach Thiago Motta. Motta's future at Bologna is in doubt as Europe's biggest clubs circle. La Gazzetta dello Sport says United and Juventus are interested in the former Italy international. However, there is a belief Motta will stay if he guides Bologna to Champions League qualification this season. At United, manager Erik ten Hag stated yesterday he e...Full Story »

Manchester United are eyeing Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee. The young centre-forward has hit a rich vein of form in recent weeks and being celebrated in Italy. Sport1 says United are now planning an approach to Bologna for the Dutchman. Zirkzee has scored 10 times in 37 appearances for Bologna. He left Bayern Munich last year for the Serie A club. Bayern have a £19m buy-back option o...Full Story »

Inter Milan blew a two-goal to drop points at the top of Serie A as Bologna earned a 2-2 draw at the San Siro.Inter looked set to move clear at the summit of the table after they burst into a 2-0 lead after just 13 minutes as Francesco Acerbi and Lautaro Martinez scored.But mid-table Bologna hit back, with Bendetta Orsolini scoring from the penalty spot before the break and Joshua Zirkzee earned...Full Story »

Bologna coach Thiago Motta is on the radar of Europe's biggest clubs. Dario Canovi, an Italian agent and father of Motta's representative Alessandro, says Motta is capable of working at the elite level of the game. "He can coach any top team. Inter, Milan, Juventus or PSG. I am not the only one who thinks it," he told TMW. "Last year and two years ago he was close to PSG. "The President is...Full Story »

Sinisa Mihajlovic: Bologna have sacked the former Yugoslavia international Sinisa Mihajlovic has been brutally sacked by Bologna just months after undergoing treatment for cancer. The Serie A club announced on Monday that the head coach had been relieved of his duties following a meeting between Mihajlovic and the club’s board of directors after a disappointing start to the season. The 5...Full Story »

Manchester United have withdrawn their interest in Marko Arnautovic, sources have told ESPN. The club were in talks with Bologna about a deal for the former Stoke City and West Ham United striker but sources have told ESPN the Italian side's demands scuppered any hope of an agreement. United were also made aware of increasing fan backlash against the move, stemming from accusations Arnautovi...Full Story »

AC Milan could only draw 0-0 against Bologna at the Stadio San Siro on Monday night, which comes as a disappointment for the Rossoneri's supporters after Napoli and Inter both recorded wins over the weekend. Napoli in second place went level with Milan on points at the top of the Serie A table after winning at Atalanta, but Monday's point for Stefano Pioli's side means they are once again the...Full Story »