The Rossoneri’s former sporting director claims the Portuguese was on the brink of signing before those in charge at the time blocked a big-money move Cristiano Ronaldo would be an AC Milan player if the incumbent owners had been in charge earlier in the close-season, according to former sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli. Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo ended an illustrious nine-year stay at Real Madrid when he completed a €112 million (£100m/$127m) switch to reigning Serie A champions Juventus last July. However, Mirabelli claims the Portugal superstar was ready to complete a move to San Siro until Li Yonghong’s ill-fated regime blocked the deal prior to  hedge fund Elliott Management assuming control…

The Argentine forward remains a key player for the Serie A champions despite his lack of goals this season, according to a supportive manager Massimiliano Allegri has highlighted Paulo Dybala as the essential cog in ensuring Juventus’ star-studded attack runs smoothly. Having scored 26 times in all competitions last term, Dybala’s output has diminished since Cristiano Ronaldo arrived to become the team’s new focal point. The Argentina forward has managed just two goals in Serie A this term with Ronaldo and Mario Mandzukic, who landed the decisive blow in the 1-0 Champions League win over Valencia in midweek, combining for 15. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress…

Chelsea and AC Milan’s newcomers were among the biggest moves seen in a frantic winter transfer period Getty #1 Kiko Casilla | Real Madrid to Leeds Going from the Champions League to the Championship may look like a step down in class. But for Kiko Casilla a January move to Leeds meant jumping onto Marcelo Bielsa's wild ride and gunning for a place in the Premier League. The Argentine may be one of the principal attractions, but for Real Madrid's third-choice keeper a chance for regular football was also impossible to pass up. Casilla will be entrusted with taking Leeds through the rest of the season, bringing experience and class…

Click:passive components in electronics The Brazil international was courted by the Blues in the past after establishing himself as one of the world’s top left-backs Juventus defender Alex Sandro has revealed he wants to play in the Premier League in the future. The Brazil international has established himself as one of the world’s best left-backs since arriving at Juve from Porto in 2015. Fresh from helping Juventus secure the domestic double and a place in the Champions League final in 2016/17, Sandro was courted by Chelsea that summer. Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage as league…

The Spain international is also interesting Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain as his contract continues to run down at Old Trafford Barcelona have made contact with the representatives of Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata as they weigh up a move for the Spain international. Goal understands Barca are interested in bringing Mata to Camp Nou this summer, with the 30-year-old available on a free transfer at the end of the season as his contract at Old Trafford runs down. Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain have also shown an interest in the former Chelsea star, meaning there is likely to be a battle for his signature should he fail to sign a new…

The Colombian forward has sparked transfer talk in recent windows, but he claims to be enjoying life in Turin as part of a star-studded squad Juan Cuadrado is thinking “only of Juventus” as he seeks to bring an end to unwelcome transfer talk and revel in a role alongside “very special” Cristiano Ronaldo. The Colombia international has found himself at the centre of exit speculation during recent windows at the Allianz Stadium. He has proven to be a useful option within a star-studded squad since bringing a forgettable stint at Chelsea to a close and turning an initial loan spell in Turin into a permanent switch. Article continues below Editors'…

The Gunners decided against extending the Welshman’s contract at the Emirates but the attacking midfielder is now set to earn €7m a season in Turin Juventus’s current dominance of Serie A was founded upon shrewd signings.  During Beppe Marotta’s time as director general, Andrea Pirlo, Paul Pogba, Fernando Llorente, Sami Khedira and Dani Alves were all brought in on free transfers.  Consequently, it is hardly surprisingly that Fabio Paratici is now trying to emulate his mentor’s success by picking up Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey for nothing. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage as…

The Netherlands youth international will not be signing a new deal at Anfield and looks set to continue his career in the Italian capital Liverpool youngster Bobby Adekanye is set to leave Liverpool on a free transfer next summer, Goal can reveal. The 19-year-old has informed the club he intends to run down his Reds contract, which will enable him to move as a free agent at the end of this season. Lazio are understood to be leading the chase for the versatile forward. Liverpool had been keen to extend the Nigeria-born Dutch youth international’s deal at Anfield, and had been ready to let him leave on loan in January…

The veteran netted for the 11th straight Serie A game last weekend and can now make history in his native Naples – a city where he endured torture “You’ve lived through hell with enormous dignity. We will embrace you again, Fabio, son of this city.” – Napoli banner at the San Paolo, March 12, 2017 Fabio Quagliarella has made a point of never celebrating goals against former clubs. By converting the first of two penalties in Sampdoria’s 4-0 win over Udinese last Saturday, the 36-year-old equalled Gabriel Batistuta’s record of scoring in 11 consecutive Serie A games. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro…

The former Napoli boss had been hopeful of reuniting with the Argentina international at Stamford Bridge but no deal will be sought this winter Chelsea will not be signing AC Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain during the January transfer window, with the complexities of the deal making it not viable for the Blues. Having previously shown an interest in the Argentina international during the summer transfer window, Maurizio Sarri made it clear to the Chelsea hierarchy he was keen to reunite with a player who thrived under him at Napoli. But with Higuain only currently on loan at Milan from Juventus, Goal understands the Premier League outfit were weary of negotiating with…