The Arsenal playmaker has been linked with a move to Italy and Luciano Spalletti believes the Nerazzurri are ready to take transfer market chances Inter head coach Luciano Spalletti is ready to grasp any opportunities that come his way during the January transfer window. Spalletti’s men beat Udinese 1-0 last weekend to end a run of four games without a win in all competitions, which saw them drop out of the Champions League. They lie third in Serie A, 14 points behind leaders Juventus, meaning there is obvious room for improvement ahead of Saturday’s trip to Chievo. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea &…

The Wales international midfielder is closing in on a move to Juventus, with Jack Collison confused as to why the Gunners would let him leave Arsenal are making “a mistake” in allowing Aaron Ramsey’s contract to run down, says Jack Collison, with the Gunners preparing to part with one of few players on their books with “magic” qualities. With a previous extension offer having been taken off the table, the Wales international is heading towards free agency. As revealed by Goal, with a medical process underway and terms on the table, Serie A giants Juventus are closing in on Ramsey’s signature. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping…

The Spain international has been linked with moves to England and Italy and while keeping his options open, is still hoping to stay put at Camp Nou Jordi Alba admits anything can happen in football amid reported interest from Manchester United and Juventus, but has reiterated his desire to sign a new contract at Barcelona. The 29-year-old full-back is currently tied to the Liga champions until the summer of 2020. No extension to those terms has been put in place as yet and exit talk has been sparked as a result. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent…

The Argentina international saw red during AC Milan’s clash with former side Juventus on Sunday evening Gonzalo Higuain has apologised on social media for his sending off in AC Milan’s 2-0 defeat to Juventus. The ex-Juve man was dismissed in the 83rd minute after picking up a second booking for dissent having been cautioned moments earlier for a foul on Medhi Benatia. Team-mates, both current and former, moved to console the forward, who took a lengthy period of time to leave the field in his outrage. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage as league…

The Italian top-flight could follow in La Liga’s footsteps by staging games outside of Italy, according to the Bianconceri’s chief revenue officer Juventus’ Chief Revenue Officer Giorgio Ricci has claimed that he is open to Serie A playing games abroad. La Liga have signed a deal to stage one game per season in the United States, as part of an ongoing expansion plan. The proposal has been met with firm opposition from the players, who claim to have been excluded from the decision-making process and are not ruling out strike action. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent…

There will be no festive celebrations on December 24 and 25, as the Serie A leaders gear up for a match against Atalanta the very next day Cristiano Ronaldo and his Juventus team-mates will have to forego the traditional Christmas feasting this year, as coach Massimiliano Allegri looks to finish 2018 with a bang on the pitch.  Juve have been in imperious form ever since the new season kicked off, winning 12 and drawing one of their first 13 Serie A games to race to the top of the table in Italy.  In the Champions League too, the Bianconeri qualified with ease for the last 16 with a game to…

The Swedish striker is not ruling out a return to San Siro, but claims he would be happy to extend his stay in MLS with the LA Galaxy Zlatan Ibrahimovic admits interest from AC Milan is “no secret”, but insists no deal has been done and he could still commit to another year in MLS with the LA Galaxy. The 37-year-old is generating plenty of transfer talk after reaching the end of his 2018 campaign in America – one which delivered 22 goals and a Newcomer of the Year award. A return to Europe is being mooted, with San Siro considered to be his most likely destination if a move…

The defender is close to completing his return to the club and Massimiliano Allegri plans to use him in the Coppa Italia on Wednesday. Massimiliano Allegri is hopeful Martin Caceres will sign for Juventus in time to feature in Wednesday’s Coppa Italia clash with Atalanta. Caceres, who has played for the Bianconeri in two previous spells, arrived in Turin on Saturday to undergo a medical ahead of a reported loan switch from Lazio. Allegri confirmed at the weekend that Caceres would be looked at as a replacement for Medhi Benatia, who has since completed a move to Al-Duhail, and the Uruguay international could be involved right away. Article continues below…

The winger has disappointed during his loan spell at Viola but he is expected to stay in Florence until June Marko Pjaca is set to remain at Fiorentina before a likely departure from Juventus next summer, Goal understands. Pjaca joined Fiorentina on a season-long loan in August with Juve receiving €2 million (£1.8m/$2.3m) as a result. Fiorentina have the option to make the move permanent for €20m (£18m/$23m) next summer but a deal remains in doubt with Pjaca failing to impress in Florence so far. 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 a…

Star striker Icardi was not involved on Thursday after an eventful few days, but the Nerazzurri boss was happy to rely on another Argentine attacker Luciano Spalletti hailed Lautaro Martinez’s contribution as he inspired Inter to victory at Rapid Vienna in the absence of deposed captain Mauro Icardi. Martinez struck the only goal to earn a precious away win, just as he did at Parma on Saturday, although there was added pressure on the forward on Thursday due to Icardi’s withdrawal from the squad. The Argentina international had earlier been stripped of the captaincy, with Samir Handanovic taking on the role, before appearing to hint at an injury on social…