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Serie A

Balotelli, Fila and Radu set for doable deadline day Venezia strikes

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In accordance with Sky Sport Italia, Mario Balotelli may proceed his Serie A profession with Venezia after being frozen out at Genoa, becoming a member of Daniel Fila from Slavia Prague and Ionut Radu.

Genoa had after making solely a handful of temporary substitute appearances since arriving as a free agent in October 2024.

He had signed when Alberto Gilardino was the coach, however the scenario modified a number of days later when Patrick Vieira was introduced in, because the pair already had a historical past.

Venezia busy with Balotelli and extraUDINE, ITALY - FEBRUARY 01: Filip Stankovic of Venezia lies injured during the Serie A match between Udinese and Venezia at Stadio Friuli on February 01, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

claims that Venezia are able to welcome Balotelli to the Stadio Penzo on deadline day.

They want no less than one new striker, as a result of Joel Pohjanpalo accomplished his medical checks for the switch to Serie B aspect Palermo at the moment.

Venezia are additionally reportedly on the verge of securing centre-forward Daniel Fila from Slavia Prague.

In the meantime, after Filip Stankovic suffered a probably critical knee damage, the Lagunari are additionally in intensive talks to signal Inter-owned goalkeeper Ionut Radu.

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Premier League

Report: Everton winger Jack Harrison set to safe deadline day transfer to Premier League membership

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Fulham have reportedly set their sights on Jack Harrison because the switch deadline looms, regardless of the winger at present being on mortgage at Everton from Leeds United.

There have been whispers of a possible return to Leeds, however that by no means gained traction. Now, a transfer to Craven Cottage might be on the playing cards because the clock ticks down, with the deadline up tomorrow at 11pm.

Harrison’s struggles at Everton increase questions on his long-term future. With Leeds United well-stocked in his place and little indication of a job for him at Elland Highway, a recent begin elsewhere appears inevitable.

Discuss of a Leeds comeback has been dismissed, and given the standard in Daniel Farke’s squad, it’s onerous to see how Harrison would slot in, given the quantity of wingers which have at their disposal.

A transfer to Fulham might see him make common minutes whereas being applied in a system that fits his strengths and may assist him rediscover the shape that after made him a key participant.

Regardless of making 19 Premier League appearances for Everton this season, Harrison has but to contribute a objective or an help. His future now seems to be more and more unsure,

Everton thrash Leicester Metropolis as David Moyes’ second tenure will get liftoffDavid Moyes has been linked with Crystal Palace

Everton made a blistering begin at Goodison Park as they cruised on their approach to a dominant victory over a lacklustre Leicester Metropolis

What was anticipated to be a tense relegation battle rapidly became a press release efficiency from the Toffees, who blew their opponents away in a sensational first half. The win extends their cushion to 9 factors above the drop zone.

David Moyes’ return to Everton had a shaky begin with a house loss to Aston Villa, however his influence has been nothing wanting outstanding. Again-to-back victories over Tottenham, Brighton, and now Leicester have propelled his aspect as much as fifteenth, easing their relegation fears.

Nonetheless, Wolves’ 2-0 win over Aston Villa has shaken up the underside of the desk, pushing Leicester into the relegation zone because the battle for survival intensifies.

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Serie A

Kolo Muani double helps Juve to Empoli win, Inter set for key Milan derby

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Randal Kolo Muani continued his effective begin at Juventus with each targets in Sunday’s 4-1 win in Turin, as champions Inter Milan gear up for a crunch derby with AC Milan.

France striker Kolo Muani struck twice in three minutes within the second half, with Dusan Vlahovic and Francisco Conceicao netting late on with Empoli all the way down to 10 males, as Juve bounced again from going behind early and moved into Italy’s Champions League positions.

Lazio are a degree behind Juve and can reclaim fourth place in the event that they win at struggling Cagliari on Monday night time.

Thiago Motta’s inconsistent aspect had been showered with boos and whistles after entering into at half-time trailing to a fourth-minute header from outdated boy Mattia De Sciglio.

However Kolo Muani, who opened his Juve account on his debut in final weekend’s defeat at league leaders Napoli, levelled the scores within the 61st minute when he brushed previous Saba Goglichidze and confidently completed from shut vary.

The 26-year-old then put the hosts in entrance in fortuitous vogue three minutes later when he diverted Timothy Weah’s wayward distance effort previous the despairing grasp of Devis Vasquez.

Empoli went all the way down to 10 when Youssef Maleh was despatched off with six minutes remaining after selecting up two bookings, the second for a wild problem on Nicolas Gonzalez.

And Vlahovic, who was dropped for Kolo Muani and is tipped to go away Juve in the summertime, lashed in his first purpose since mid-December within the ninetieth minute earlier than Conceicao rounded off the scoring in stoppage time.

Sunday’s show was removed from convincing nonetheless and met with muted celebrations on the closing whistle as Empoli are a degree and place above the relegation zone and have now collected two factors from their final eight matches.

Later Inter can pile strain on Napoli once they tackle a Milan group in disarray, with Simone Inzaghi’s in-form aspect in search of a primary derby win of the season on the third try.

A win at a packed San Siro, which shall be lacking a few of its color as a result of a police ban on pre-match fan shows, would transfer Inter stage on 53 factors with Napoli who’re at fierce rivals Roma within the day’s late fixture.

The stand-covering shows have been banned by the Italian police’s critical crime unit DIGOS as a part of a crackdown on the hardcore extremely supporters of the 2 golf equipment.

In September 19 main ultras from Milan and Inter had been arrested as a part of a probe into unlawful income made round matches and the infiltration of mafia gangs into supporters teams.

On Thursday Inter may even full their away fixture at Fiorentina which was stopped in December following Viola midfielder Edoardo Bove’s on-pitch collapse.

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Serie A

Morata set for mortgage to Galatasaray from AC Milan

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Alvaro Morata is about for a mortgage transfer to Galatasaray from AC Milan after the Turkish champions introduced on Sunday that negotiations between the 2 golf equipment had begun.

“Official negotiations have begun for the mortgage of Alvaro Morata,” Galatasaray mentioned in a brief assertion on social media.

Spain captain Morata is near leaving Milan after disappointing since signing from Atletico Madrid in the summertime as a alternative for fan favorite Olivier Giroud.

The 32-year-old has scored simply six instances in 24 appearances in all competitions for Milan, who sit eighth in Serie A forward of Sunday’s native derby with champions Inter Milan.

Milan are set to announce the arrival of Santiago Gimenez from Feyenoord for a reported price of 32 million euros ($33 million), with the Mexico striker arriving in northern Italy on Saturday night time to finish the switch.

Galatasaray lead the Turkish Tremendous Lig by six factors from Istanbul rivals Fenerbahce.

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Ligue 1

Rennes predicted XI v Strasbourg: Kyogo Furuhashi set for Ligue 1 debut

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Rennes host Strasbourg this Sunday at Roazhon Park at 5:15 pm CET. The Sixteenth-placed Ligue 1 group have simply parted methods with Argentine head coach Jorge Sampaoli and appointed . The previous Newcastle United right-back will make his managerial Ligue 1 debut in opposition to Strasbourg’s Liam Rosenior.

understands that various winter signings are anticipated to make their Rennes debut this Sunday. Brest loanee Lilian Brassier – who spent the primary half of the Ligue 1 season at Marseille – is poised to begin as a left-sided centre-back in a again three alongside Leo Ostigard and Christopher Wooh. Rennes midfielder Seko Fofana will miss out in opposition to the Alsatians after sustaining a muscle harm. Wales worldwide Jordan James and Dutch midfielder Azor Matusiwa will anchor Rennes’ midfield.

Former Celtic FC striker Kyogo Furuhashi is about to get his first begin at Roazhon Park this night. The Japanese worldwide will lead the road from the left channel. France U21 worldwide Arnaud Kalimuendo begins up entrance.

Rennes seemingly XI vs Strasbourg:

Brice Samba – Christopher Wooh, Leo Ostigard, Lilian Brassier – Lorenz Assignon, Azor Matusiwa, Jordan James, Adrien Truffert – Ludovic Blas, Arnaud Kalimuendo, Kyogo Furuhashi.

GFFN | Bastien Cheval

 

 

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Champions League

‘Beating coronary heart’ McGregor set for five hundredth Celtic sport

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Within the speedy aftermath of Celtic’s Champions League goalless draw at Dinamo Zagreb in December, captain Callum McGregor was requested what number of titles he had gained, only for the report.

He hesitated for a cut up second, which spoke volumes, earlier than answering: “22, I believe.”

“You aren’t getting to the place you have to by chasing the numbers or chasing that kind of standing,” he added.

“I am humble sufficient to know I am very fortunate to play at this membership and to have the profession I’ve had. I’ve finished that by laborious work and attempting to be the perfect I can day by day.

“Nothing adjustments for me.”

Nothing a lot does change. Successful titles has gone hand in hand with McGregor’s time at Celtic.

For the report, these feedback got here days earlier than the Scottish League Cup closing, through which Celtic edged previous Rangers on penalties.

It is now 23 medals for the Celtic captain, as he ready to make his five hundredth look for the membership towards Motherwell.

Stage on accolades with the nice Billy McNeil, he’ll probably surpass that quickly sufficient.

Contributing from the beginning

With a contract till 2028, McGregor’s affect – and trophy haul – reveals no signal of relenting as he closes in on the highest of the all-time Celtic medal winners’ checklist.

Solely James Forrest and Bobby Lennox stay above him on 25, with Lennox and McNeil, after all, winners of the most important of all in 1967.

McGregor’s season-long mortgage spell, aged 20, at Notts County is properly documented. That have performed an enormous half in forming the participant he would change into.

The midfielder was instrumental in guiding them to survival in English soccer’s third tier, ending high scorer, enjoying alongside one other loanee, England worldwide Jack Grealish.

Inside months, he returned to Glasgow and scored a late winner on his Celtic debut in a Champions League qualifying away win over KR Reykjavik.

Development to the latter phases of the Champions League had eluded him all through his Celtic profession, till latest weeks. He is ticked that one off too.

Now, if accessible, he’ll lead Celtic right into a two-legged play-off towards German giants Bayern Munich in mid-February, chasing a last-16 place.

McGregor's debut goal

Key man for succession of managers

With 499 appearances, 71 targets and a trophy haul that features 5 trebles, McGregor has been a Celtic managers’ dream.

His presence has coincided with an unbelievable run of success, the one main blip being Rangers stopping a landmark 10 League titles in a row in 2021.

He is in his second spell below Brendan Rodgers having beforehand performed below Ronny Deila, Neil Lennon and Ange Postecoglou. A key man for all.

His significance was maybe highlighted 2018/19 season as Celtic clinched the a 3rd consecutive treble.

By the top of that marketing campaign McGregor had performed extra minutes of aggressive soccer than some other participant in world soccer. Undroppable.

Current phrases of his present boss Rodgers sum up McGregor’s function, notably since inheriting the captaincy from Scott Brown.

“He is the beating coronary heart of the staff”. He stays so.

Callum McGregor honours

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Serie A

Scalvini faces new damage blow: Atalanta set to lose him for months

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Atalanta defender and Italy worldwide Giorgio Scalvini suffered a brand new shoulder damage, which is able to reportedly preserve him out of motion for at the very least three months.

The information got here as an extra blow to a participant who had lately returned after a prolonged time on the sidelines resulting from .

Leroy Sane of Germany challenges Giorgio Scalvini of Italy during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 3 match between Germany and Italy at Borussia Park Stadium on June 14, 2022 in Moenchengladbach, Germany. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images)

Scalvini dominated out for at the very least 3 months after new Atalanta damage

Nonetheless, the 21-year-old picked up a solely weeks after finishing his restoration in November. Whereas he was initially capable of come again and begin varied Serie A video games for Gian Piero Gasperini’s facet, he suffered the same however worse damage throughout their latest 2-2 draw at Barcelona within the Champions League.

, Scalvini sustained one other shoulder damage, which would require surgical procedure and preserve him sidelined for at the very least three months.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 29: Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona scores his team's second goal with a header during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between FC Barcelona and Atalanta BC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on January 29, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Though additional particulars about his actual restoration time are anticipated to emerge within the coming days, the centre-back is unlikely to have the ability to return earlier than Might, that means his season with Atalanta could also be nearly over.

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Serie A

Fiorentina set to signal Nicolo Zaniolo

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Serie A facet Fiorentina at the moment are set to signal Nicolo Zaniolo, who’s at present on a mortgage stint at Atalanta.

ViolaNews have that the winger may really arrive in Florence at present and bear a medical with Fiorentina over a transfer. His mortgage stint at La Dea will likely be reduce quick and after that, he’ll transfer to Fiorentina on a mortgage deal.

La Viola could have an possibility to purchase him completely for a payment of €16 million however it’s going to change into an obligation to purchase, if he performed 65 % of the video games within the the rest of the season. He’ll earn €2 million per season, which is what he at present earns at Atalanta.

Galatasaray’s last approval for the transfer will arrive quickly and as soon as that occurs, the switch will undergo. The Italian is more likely to exchange Jonathan Ikone, who’s on his means out of the Artemio Franchi.

 

 

 

 

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Serie A

Juventus set to beat Wolves within the race to signal Kevin Danso from Lens

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In keeping with , Juventus are near agreeing a deal to signal Kevin Danso (26) on mortgage till the top of the season from Lens. The Serie A membership are in discussions with Les Sang et Or over an entire package deal price €4m to signal the Austrian worldwide defender on a short lived foundation.

Juventus are set to beat Rennes and Wolves within the race to signal the previous Southampton loanee. The Premier League membership have been in discussions with Lens to signal the 26-year-old all through the winter switch window. Most not too long ago, the Wolverhampton outfit had been negotiating a mortgage transfer for the defender, however Danso wasn’t satisfied on becoming a member of the membership, L’Équipe understands.

With a deal shut between Juventus and Lens, the centre-back ought to spend the remainder of the season in Turin. The Bianconeri can pay an preliminary mortgage payment of €2.5m that will rise to €4m if performance-related bonuses are met. It stays to be seen if any buy choice will probably be inserted into the deal.

| Liam Wraith

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Champions League

Fonseca set for Lyon baptism in opposition to Marseille

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Whereas 4 French golf equipment secured progress to the knockout part of the Champions League this week, one other was busy firing a well-liked coach as Lyon parted firm with Pierre Sage and lined up Paulo Fonseca as his alternative.

An entire unknown when he was appointed in November 2023 to take over a group languishing on the foot of the desk, Sage revived Lyon’s fortunes in dramatic vogue, taking them to European qualification and a French Cup ultimate which they misplaced to Paris Saint-Germain.

Nonetheless, he has paid the value for a run of 5 video games with no win this month which included a Cup exit on penalties in opposition to fifth-tier Bourgoin-Jallieu, with American proprietor John Textor exhibiting no mercy.

Caretaker coach Jorge Maciel subsequently oversaw Thursday’s 1-1 draw with Ludogorets of Bulgaria on Thursday that clinched their place within the final 16 of the Europa League.

Fonseca was watching within the stands, getting an concept of the duty he faces in making an attempt to steer Lyon to Champions League qualification, which the membership urgently must ease their large money owed.

Not too long ago sacked by AC Milan, Fonseca solely left Ligue 1 on the finish of final season after impressing throughout two years in cost at Lille.

The Portuguese subsequently has better pedigree than Sage, however the latter was a a lot revered determine amongst Lyon followers who’ve been perplexed by his sacking.

But Textor appears utterly unconcerned by what sure supporters may suppose, and was seen on digital camera stopping for selfies with some members of the gang on Thursday.

Lyon’s outcomes have undoubtedly been affected by off-field points, with the membership being pressured to promote gamers within the January switch window to scale back the wage invoice.

They’ve been hit with a ban from signing gamers this month due to their monetary issues and have been threatened with relegation on the finish of the season if they don’t considerably scale back money owed.

“Is that this not enjoyable? I am having enjoyable,” Textor remarked this week to AFP when requested in regards to the instability on the membership.

“There’s by no means a foul time to make determination,” added the American — whose Eagle Soccer Group additionally owns Brazilian and South American champions Botafogo, and has a big minority stake in Crystal Palace — in relation to Sage’s sacking.

“There isn’t any such factor as excellent timing, so I’m not frightened about whether or not I’ve made the choice on the proper time or not.”

Now it’s over to Lyon’s gamers, together with veterans Alexandre Lacazette and Corentin Tolisso, and Argentina playmaker Thiago Almada — allowed to signal on mortgage from Botafogo regardless of the switch ban — to do the job on the pitch for Fonseca.

A win in Marseille on Sunday will see Lyon near inside 4 factors of their opponents, who’re second.

“We’re adapting. We are attempting to remain centered on what we’ve got to do, in our bubble,” Rayan Cherki informed broadcaster Canal Plus.

“We won’t do something in regards to the choices being made upstairs.”

Participant to observe: Kyogo Furuhashi

The Japanese worldwide this week arrived at disaster membership Rennes from Celtic after scoring 85 targets in 165 appearances in three and a half years in Scotland.

He might have been on the point of play for Celtic in a glamour Champions League play-off tie in a few weeks, however as a substitute will attempt to assist Rennes draw back from the relegation zone in Ligue 1 below new coach Habib Beye.

Key stats

4 – All 4 of France’s representatives — Lille, PSG, Monaco and Brest — have made it by means of to the Champions League knockout part

7 – Jorge Sampaoli misplaced seven of his 10 video games answerable for Rennes earlier than being sacked on Thursday

11 – Ousmane Dembele has scored 11 targets in his final eight appearances for PSG

Fixtures (instances GMT)

Friday

Montpellier v Lens (1945)

Saturday

Brest v Paris Saint-Germain (1600), Monaco v Auxerre (1800), Lille v Saint-Etienne (2005)

Sunday

Toulouse v Good (1400), Rennes v Strasbourg, Reims v Nantes, Angers v Le Havre (all 1615), Marseille v Lyon (1945)

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