Pioli not concerned about Leao´s future as he eyes Milan signings

Stefano Pioli has no concerns about Rafael Leao s future and wants Milan to make another two signings before the transfer window closes.

Leao played a big part in the Rossoneri s first Serie A title triumph for 11 years last season and has been linked with European champions Real Madrid.

The Portugal winger, who scored 14 goals and provided 10 assists across all competitions in the 2021-22 campaign, has just under two years remaining on his contract at San Siro.

Milan head coach Pioli is not fretting over the prospect of losing Leao and expects the 23-year-old to take his game to another level.

He told La Gazzetta dello Sport: I am not at all worried by contractual events, you can see that he is happy to be with us.

Pioli added of Leao: He ha…

Roma looking to sign Domagoj Vida

Serie A heavyweights AS Roma are said to be looking into a possibility to sign the Croatia international defender Domagoj Vida.

The Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio claims Giallorossi have already opened negotiations with Besiktas over the January transfer for the 29-year-old.

AS Roma are looking to bolster their options at the back before the transfer window closes and appear to have identified the Croatian as their top target.

Vida has already been linked with Inter Milan and Fulham but Roma are now in the pole position to sign him.

The former Dinamo Kiev defender moved to Besiktas last January and saw his stock go through a stellar rise following the successful World Cup campaign in 2018 when he helped Croatia reach the final.

Vida starte…

AS Roma star Paulo Dybala offered to Arsenal

AS Roma attacker Paulo Dybala has been offered to Arsenal in the summer transfer window, according to . The report has claimed that Dybala, who can operate as an attacking midfielder or as a forward, is available for Arsenal for a release clause of £10.5 million. The Gunners have yet to make a decision.

Dybala has been on the books of AS Roma since the summer of 2022 when he joined on a free transfer after leaving Serie A rivals Juventus. The Argentina international, who won the 2022 Qatar World Cup finals, has done well for Jose Mourinho’s side this campaign.

The 29-year-old has made 20 starts and three substitute appearances in Serie A for AS Roma this season, scoring 11 goals and providing six assists in the process. Dybala has also made seven starts and two subst…

Bitesize Prediction: Chesterfield vs Barnet – 26/08/22

Market: Both teams to score

Odds: 4/5 @

Two sides who have enjoyed an impressive start to the 2022/23 campaign, Chesterfield will welcome Barnet to the Technique Stadium on Friday night.

Starting with the hosts, after reaching the semi-finals of last season s play-offs, it is no secret that Chesterfield have their sights set on going one step further this time around. While the Spireites might have been last seen on August 20th when playing out an action-packed 2-2 draw away at Notts County, the Derbyshire-based outfit are unbeaten in each of their opening four National League matchups. Likewise, signing off their pre-season preparations with three friendly victories on the spin, it should also be highlighted that Paul Cook s side continued to impress on home so…

Rangnick will not drop Maguire despite poor form

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick will not drop Harry Maguire not strip him of the captaincy but insists he needs to get better.

Maguire has been culpable defensively in United s recent 1-1 draws with Burnley and Southampton.

Rangnick conceded the 28-year-old record signing needed to get better, revealing he is struggling to adjust to United s back four.

I think after he came back after his injury he did extremely well, with a very good performance against West Ham, Rangnick told reporters ahead of United s Tuesday game with Brighton and Hove Albion.

In the last two games he had some weaker moments, both against Southampton and when we conceded the goal against Burnley.

He is our captain and I don t see any reason to change that, …