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Inter have temporarily paused their pursuit of Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah to focus on other priorities, as the Premier League side await his departure before making a formal approach for Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix. The Italian champions are carefully plotting their next moves in the transfer market while maintaining strong diplomatic relations with Como.

Ruben Amorim has openly acknowledged making mistakes during his challenging 14-month tenure as Manchester United manager. Speaking at his first press conference as the new head coach of AC Milan, Amorim reflected on his time in the Premier League, admitting that his difficult spell at Old Trafford served as a significant learning experience for his future managerial career.

Mason Greenwood has reportedly given his definitive "yes" to joining Roma this summer, prioritising a move to the Stadio Olimpico over a lucrative offer from Turkish giants Fenerbahce. The former Manchester United forward has entered into a "silent pact" with Giallorossi boss Gian Piero Gasperini after a series of secret phone calls convinced him of the move to Serie A.

With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he is among a crowded field of contenders again in 2026.