Serie A news

With the halfway stage of the season upon us, the time has come to shine a spotlight on the players who have made the biggest impact across Europe's major leagues. But first, let's run through the lay of the land.

Xabi Alonso is struggling to maintain order in the Real Madrid dressing room because it is full of big-name players who believe they "deserve" to start every game, according to his former Spain team-mate Cesc Fabregas. The Como head coach has laid bare the reason why he believes his compatriot has found himself under pressure at the Bernabeu this season.

AC Milan's clash with Como will no longer be played in Australia in February, Serie A have confirmed. The ambitious proposal by Lega Serie A to stage a historic league fixture between Milan and Como in Perth, Australia, in 2026 has now been called off due to unacceptable terms and conditions laid down by the Asian Football Confederation and the Australian FA.

Manchester United have decided to delay a decision on whether to sell Joshua Zirkzee during the January transfer window. The striker has found minutes hard to come by this season, sitting firmly down the Old Trafford pecking order. Summer signings Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha have been preferred as the team's No.9 by head coach Ruben Amorim.

Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi has reportedly agreed to terminate his contract with AC Milan and will be free to sign for a new club when the transfer window opens in January. The Belgian striker has not played for the Rossoneri in two-and-a-half years, and is considered one of the worst signings in the recent history of the club.

Rasmus Hojlund has aimed a brutal dig at Manchester United after winning the first trophy of his loan spell at Serie A title holders Napoli. The 22-year-old striker departed Old Trafford over the summer after enduring two testing campaigns in England. He is now enjoying his football again alongside Scott McTominay, with Supercoppa Italiana success being savoured.

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U.S. men's national team star Weston McKennie says he'd like to stay at Juventus, but his future is in the hands of his agent and the club. The American midfielder's contract expires in June, but having carved out a big role once again in Turin, McKennie is open to staying. Without an extension in place, rumors have been swirling since the summer about McKennie's future.

It's that time of year where leagues around Europe begin to wind down for their winter breaks. Some countries allow their top-flight teams an extended period off around Christmas, while others will only be missing from the schedules for a week or so. All the while, the Premier League will continue throughout the festive period as the title race continues to hot up.

A transfer update has been delivered on Christian Pulisic, with the USMNT star generating exit talk at AC Milan. A return to the Premier League has been speculated on for the former Chelsea forward, with Manchester United said to be one of his many suitors. It is, however, being claimed that there has been “zero” contact from England regarding the United States international.

Scott McTominay has once again been billed as the standout performer in Serie A. Said standing was recently made official when landing the division’s Player of the Year award for 2025 - with the history books being rewritten. A club colleague at title holders Napoli, Sam Beukema, has now explained what makes the former Manchester United midfielder special.

Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini pulled no punches after his side’s defeat to Juventus, openly questioning Evan Ferguson’s impact and admitting the Republic of Ireland striker is not convincing him. The blunt assessment has intensified scrutiny on Roma’s January plans, with Gasperini hinting at attacking reinforcements while insisting his selection calls were the right ones.

Serie A side Fiorentina are eyeing a shock deal to appoint Spurs' director of football Fabio Paratici. Following a change in their ownership, Tottenham announced the arrival of Italian transfer guru Paratici, who formed part of a new leadership group alongside Johan Lange. Since then, the pair has been working together across the club's transfer strategy, with Paratici's 30-month ban coming to an end.

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Scott McTominay has delivered his verdict on why certain players have improved after leaving Manchester United, with the Scotland international saying there is no obvious "excuse" as to why that has happened. McTominay is, as a Serie A title winner with Napoli, one of several stars to have flourished since severing ties with Premier League heavyweights at Old Trafford.

United States men's national team star Christian Pulisic is set to be joined by Premier League flop at AC Milan in a shock transfer as the Rossoneri's desperate search for a new striker nears conclusion. The German forward has failed to settle in London since joining from Borussia Dortmund and is understood to be keen on an immediate exit in the next window.