Spanish heavyweights Barcelona have revived their pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall after the youngster struggled to command regular minutes in north London this season. Despite the 20-year-old Sweden international penning a fresh five-year extension only last month, top clubs across Europe are closely monitoring his situation.
Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti has praised Harry Kane after the England captain won the 2026 Ballon d'Or in London on Monday evening, describing his numbers as "frightening". The Italian revealed that he and his staff felt it was a logical choice, adding that it was right for the award to go to a player who is not always highlighted like some of his rivals.
Juventus have identified USMNT international Folarin Balogun as their priority attacking target ahead of the January transfer window. The out-of-favour Monaco striker is desperate for a fresh start after a proposed deadline-day move to Everton collapsed following his medical.
Luciano Spalletti has expressed his frustration with Juventus' second-half display despite his side returning to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Lecce on Sunday. The Bianconeri boss saw his tactical tweaks pay off early on, but he was left concerned by a lack of bravery after the interval.
Twenty years ago, the legendary defender won the most prestigious individual honour in the game, completing an incredible journey that started as a ball boy watching Diego Maradona at Napoli
Weston McKennie and Douglas Luiz provided the decisive touches as Juventus secured a professional 2-0 victory over Lecce at the Via Del Mare. The Bianconeri controlled the tempo and capitalised on their chances to maintain pressure at the top of the Serie A table.
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