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…

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.

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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…

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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…

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, …

Sergio Aguero took his tally to eight goals in seven Premier League games against Stoke City and Nolito grabbed a late brace as Manchester City secured a 4-1 victory at the bet365 Stadium.

Argentina international Aguero scored a penalty and a header in the first half on Saturday to help Pep Guardiola s side to a third victory in three competitive games of the new season. 

Aguero missed twice from the spot during the midweek Champions League play-off thrashing of Steaua Bucharest, but he made no mistake from 12 yards when Ryan Shawcross was rather harshly penalised by referee Mike Dean.

Stoke fans were still making their feelings clear when City doubled their lead, Aguero heading in Kevin De Bruyne s delivery, and the home side felt further aggrieved when Aleksa…

Pep Guardiola insists he is content at Manchester City and focused purely on the season ahead amid suggestions he could succeed Gareth Southgate as England manager.

Southgate announced his resignation after eight years in charge of the Three Lions last week, in the wake of their Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain.

Homegrown bosses Graham Potter, Eddie Howe and Lee Carsley have been touted as possible candidates to succeed Southgate, as has Mauricio Pochettino.

Reports have also suggested the Football Association could approach Guardiola with the intention of having him take over in 2025, when many believe he could step down as City boss.

While Guardiola has previously spoken of his desire to take an international job, for now, he is focused on City s bid to …

Brazil head coach Tite was emotional after his side s 4-0 win over Chile in World Cup qualifying on Thursday in what may his final game in charge on home soil.

Tite previously announced he would exit the role after the 2022 World Cup, having taken over in June.

During Tite s tenure Brazil won the 2019 Copa America, but were eliminated from the 2018 World Cup in the quarter-finals.

More recently, Tite guided Brazil to 2022 World Cup qualification in November with several games to spare, with Selecao currently unbeaten in their qualifying campaign with 13 wins and three draws.

Brazil are currently on a 10-game unbeaten run in all competitions, dating back to last year s Copa America final defeat to Argentina.

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What the papers say

West Ham are reportedly still interested in Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke. The Mirror claims the Hammers are planning to bid again for the 26-year-old striker in January after seeing an approach in the summer rejected.

Leroy Sane, 27, is not thinking about a potential move from Bayern Munich, according to the Metro. The Germany forward has been linked with Liverpool and a return to Manchester City.

England forward Ivan Toney is unsure about his future amid interest from Arsenal and Chelsea, according to the Sun. The paper claims the 27-year-old feels he has a debt to repay at Brentford after his ban for breaching gambling rules and is torn on leaving in January.

David De Gea’s next step after leaving Manchester United in the summer re…

Mauricio Pochettino is convinced star forwards Neymar and Kylian Mbappe will still be at Paris Saint-Germain next season. 

Brazil superstar Neymar joined after being bought out of his Barcelona contract for €222million in 2017, making it the most expensive transfer in football history.

He has been repeatedly linked with a return to Spain, either at Barcelona or Real Madrid, but the prospects of such a move now appear remote as those clubs battle with the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis.

Madrid have also been linked with a move for World Cup-winning attacker Mbappe, whose contract with PSG is due to expire at the end of next season.

Neymar s deal runs out at the same time but Pochettino, who took over from Thomas Tuchel last month, believes PSG…