There is “only” one move that Trent Alexander-Arnold would consider if he fancied heading back to the Premier League, ex-Liverpool full-back Stephen Warnock has told GOAL, with the Real Madrid defender seeing an Italian job in Serie A speculated on. The buccaneering England international is into his second season at Santiago Bernabeu, having bid farewell to Anfield in 2025.
Alvaro Morata has insisted he is not closing the door on his international career after missing Spain's triumphant 2026 World Cup campaign. The veteran forward admitted that fierce competition in attack makes a recall difficult but reflected warmly on watching his former team-mates lift the trophy following a candid phone call from Luis de la Fuente.
Juventus have been rocked by the news that captain Manuel Locatelli is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after sustaining a serious knee injury. The Italian international is expected to be unavailable for at least three months, leaving manager Luciano Spalletti with a significant selection headache as the club’s injury list continues to grow.
Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has addressed the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Scott McTominay’s future as the midfielder prepares for surgery to correct a heart issue. The Scotland international is set to undergo a procedure in London, with the Serie A club providing a definitive recovery plan that will see him sidelined through the upcoming international break.
Luciano Spalletti has refused to criticise the match officials following a controversial incident involving Randal Kolo Muani during Juventus' clash with Milan. The Bianconeri boss defended referee Maurizio Mariani, insisting that soft contacts should not be given as fouls in modern football.
AC Milan head coach Ruben Amorim candidly admitted his side did not deserve maximum points following a dramatic 1-1 draw with Juventus at the Allianz Stadium. The Rossoneri surrendered their perfect start to the Serie A campaign after Federico Gatti headed in a stoppage-time equaliser, cancelling out Alphadjo Cisse's opportunistic strike.
