The European champions are still trying to find a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo, but that is likely going to have to wait for the summer window Real Madrid are set to pull back in their search for a striker during the January transfer window despite showing an interest in both Mauro Icardi and Krzysztof Piatek. Goal  understands that the Blancos considered bringing in a focal point for their forward line during the winter window as they continue to find a long-term replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo. But, with Karim Benzema not requiring surgery on a broken finger and viable options slim, the Blancos hierarchy look set to stick with what they have…

The club CEO is not worried over the future of his star forward, while he also claims Diego Godin wants to join Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta insisted the club have “no doubts” Mauro Icardi will sign a new contract, while he said Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin wants to join.  Despite being contracted until 2021, Inter captain and striker Icardi has been linked with a move away from the Serie A side.  Icardi’s agent and wife Wanda Nara said the Argentina international will renew , having previously claimed the 25-year-old was nowhere near extending his contract amid reported interest from Real Madrid and Manchester United.  Article continues below Editors' Picks…

Arsene Wenger dismissed reports he could take charge of AC Milan as “fake news”, but Gennaro Gattuso remains unsure over his future. Gennaro Gattuso says he does not know how much longer he will remain as AC Milan coach amid continued speculation over his future. Arsene Wenger dismissed reports he could take charge of the Rossoneri as “fake news” this week, with former Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis having switched to the San Siro. Gattuso’s position has appeared insecure ever since his appointment, but Milan have found form of late, winning five of their last six Serie A games to climb to fourth in the league. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri…

Ahead of Friday’s Derby d’Italia, former Inter playmaker believes only the Nerazzurri can end their old rivals’ Serie A hegemony Inter are the only side capable of usurping Juventus as the most powerful force in Italian football, according to former Nerazzurri midfielder Youri Djorkaeff. Luciano Spalletti’s side travel to Turin for Friday’s Derby d’Italia, hoping to eat into the 11-point gap that separates the clubs after 14 rounds of Serie A action. The likes of Napoli and Roma have mounted title challenges of varying strengths over recent seasons, and the former represent Juve’s closest rivals at this point of the campaign, but Djorkaeff firmly believes that his old club are the only ones capable of…

The former Manchester United forward is showing no signs of slowing down as he helped Juve to yet another victory Cristiano Ronaldo’s remarkable level of consistency at the top level of European football continued after he notched his 20th goal of the season for Juventus against Sassuolo on Sunday. Ronaldo headed Juve’s second goal in a comfortable 3-0 victory at MAPEI Stadium  to extend their lead at the top of Serie A to 11 points. It means the 34-year-old has now scored at least 20 goals in all competitions in each of the last 13 seasons. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro…

Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic was lauded by Massimiliano Allegri after his eighth Serie A goal of the season. Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri labelled Mario Mandzukic “extraordinary” after the forward struck again against Roma on Saturday.  Mandzukic’s first-half goal was enough for Juve to claim a 1-0 win, marking their 16th victory in 17 Serie A games.  The Croatian has now scored in his last three home games for Juve, and in total has netted six goals in front of the Bianconeri faithful in 2018-19 – both personal season bests.  Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes…

Having left the Gunners at the end of October, the 54-year-old has finally been officially appointed to the Italian side’s board of directors Former Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has been officially appointed as AC Milan’s new CEO, the Italian club have confirmed. The 54-year-old left Arsenal at the end of October after a decade in north London, having led an overhaul of the club’s structure. He was officially appointed to the Milan board on Wednesday, though his link-up with the Italian giants has been known ever since his departure from the Gunners. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs…

The centre-back appears set to miss out against his former side, with Massimiliano Allegri preferring Mehdi Benatia instead Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci is set to begin Sunday’s clash against former club AC Milan on the bench, Goal understands.  Bonucci has started 10 of Juve’s 11 Serie A matches this season, with the Old Lady beginning the season with 10 wins and one draw in those games.  Sunday will see Juventus put their unbeaten record on the line at San Siro, with Milan looking to cause an upset.  Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage as…

The Viola have confirmed the Colombian’s signing on loan with a purchase option Fiorentina have beaten AC Milan to the loan signing of Sevilla striker Luis Muriel. Colombia international Muriel became Sevilla’s record signing when he joined from Sampdoria for a reported €22 million in July 2017, but he has failed to live up to expectations. The 27-year-old scored only seven goals in 29 La Liga appearances last season, frustrating fans with a lack of killer instinct in front of goal. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage as league leaders Liverpool put on…

The Bianconeri stretched their lead atop of Serie A to 11 points at Fiorentina, with their manager labelling full of plaudits for his side Massimiliano Allegri described Juventus as a team of “champions” and “men of character” after a 3-0 win at Fiorentina moved his side 11 points clear at the top of Serie A. Juventus took a first-half lead through Rodrigo Bentancur but Fiorentina had plenty of chances to get back in the game before Giorgio Chiellini’s first league goal in over two years made the scoreline more comfortable. Cristiano Ronaldo then converted a late penalty to record his 10th league goal since joining Juventus to add gloss to…