Luka Modric has credited former manager Jose Mourinho for pushing through his legendary transfer to Real Madrid in 2012. The veteran midfielder revealed that the Portuguese tactician's relentless insistence prevented the Spanish giants from abandoning their lengthy negotiations with Tottenham Hotspur.
Arsenal’s late-window scramble for a new talisman led them directly to the door of Inter captain Lautaro Martinez. Following the departure of Gabriel Jesus and a failed pursuit of Julian Alvarez, the Gunners turned their attention to the prolific Argentine in the final days of August.
Cesc Fabregas has been officially named the Serie A Coach of the Year for the 2025-26 season following a historic campaign with Como. The former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder received the prestigious honour at the Gran Gala del Calcio AIC after guiding the ambitious club into the Champions League.
Inter captain Lautaro Martinez has finally broken his silence regarding the long-standing transfer links that once threatened to take him to Barcelona. Speaking at the Gran Gala del Calcio, the Argentine striker confirmed that the interest from the Catalan giants was far more than just paper talk.
Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay has moved to allay fears regarding his health after confirming he is set to undergo a minor heart procedure. The Scotland international also addressed his long-term future at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, admitting that formal discussions over a new contract have yet to take place.
Pape Matar Sarr has expressed his immense pride after completing a deadline-day move to Juventus, identifying Paul Pogba as the player he looks up to most. The Senegalese midfielder joins the Bianconeri from Tottenham Hotspur on an initial loan deal as the Italian giants look to bolster their engine room.
Brazilian defender Diego Carlos has completed a season-long loan transfer to Serie A side Parma from Turkish giants Fenerbahce. The experienced 33-year-old center-back returns to Italian football following a temporary spell with Como.
Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio is reportedly set to leave the club when his contract expires in June 2027. According to reports in Italy, the long-serving executive has decided not to renew his deal, bringing an end to nearly three decades at Giuseppe Meazza.
Napoli have confirmed that Scott McTominay is set to undergo a heart procedure to correct a minor medical issue discovered recently. The former Manchester United midfielder has been a revelation in Italy since his high-profile move, but he is now facing a brief spell on the sidelines to address the condition.
For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window once again proved to be exceptionally busy, with some huge names making big-money moves all the way up to Deadline Day on September 1.
Lionel Scaloni has reportedly identified Nico Paz as the heir to Lionel Messi's iconic No. 10 jersey following the legend's retirement from international football. The 21-year-old playmaker is poised to inherit the historic shirt ahead of established senior stars if the World Cup-winning manager signs a contract extension through to 2030.
Indonesian international goalkeeper Emil Audero has sealed a deadline-day loan move to Rayo Vallecano from Como for the remainder of the season. The 29-year-old shot-stopper arrives in the Spanish capital to replace the injured Augusto Batalla, having found his opportunities limited in Serie A following the Italian side's signing of Robert Sanchez.
Nick Woltemade is moving from Newcastle to Juve. Not everyone is pleased about it; Didi Hamann would have preferred to see the Germany striker at Borussia Dortmund.
Cesc Fabregas has successfully lured Robert Sanchez away from Stamford Bridge, with the Spanish goalkeeper joining Como on a season-long loan. The move ends a difficult period for the shot-stopper in West London following the arrival of Emiliano Martinez.
Juventus have officially secured the services of Germany international Nick Woltemade on a season-long loan from Premier League side Newcastle United. The towering centre-forward arrives to strengthen the attacking options for Luciano Spalletti following several summer departures, finalising his move to the Allianz Stadium on the final day of the Serie A transfer window.
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