AC Milan and Inter Milan are showing interest in Rennes defender Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik, .
The Rossoneri have yet to sign a proper replacement for Thiago Silva and they are currently following a number of talented centre-backs all over Europe.
Rennes stopper Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik is the latest player to be linked with a switch to San Siro.
Milan have been alerted of the player’s potential a while back, but it appears they are finally ready to step up their interest in the youngster.
Max Allegri’s side could, however, face a stiff competition from arch rivals Inter, who are also keen on the France Under-21 international.
Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik has come through the famous Le Havre youth academy and amassed 42 league appearances for the club befor…
Valencia midfielder Sergio Canales has revealed that Chelsea midfielder Oriol Romeu would be happy to join the Spanish club.
Romeu moved to Stamford Bridge from Barcelona in 2011 but has struggled to nail down a first-team berth since and saw his second season at the club ended in December by a knee injury.
However, Canales, who has played alongside Romeu at various age levels for the Spanish national team, says his compatriot is open to the idea of returning to La Liga.
He told Superdeporte: I have spoken with Oriol and I say sincerely that he is very taken by the option of Valencia.
This squad is perfect for a player to progress.
Romeu has made just 15 Premier League starts in total since joining Chelsea, and has yet to net a goal in the English top flig…
Veteran Croatian international defender Josip Simunic signed for Hoffenheim on Tuesday from fellow Bundesliga rivals Hertha Berlin.
The 31-year-old Australian-born star will cost Hoffenheim 7million euros and is to sign a three year contract.
Simunic, capped 70 times and a member of the Croat side that reached the Euro 2008 quarter-finals, has played in the Bundesliga for over 12 years with aside from Hertha a previous stint with Hamburg.
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Market: Both teams to score
Odds: 4/7 @
In what could prove to be an action-packed affair from Elland Road on Saturday lunchtime, Leeds will welcome Ipswich to Yorkshire this weekend.
Starting with the hosts, losing their Premier League status last season and coming under a huge amount of scrutiny, Leeds have their sights firmly set on securing an immediate top-flight return in the New Year. However, although the Whites might have continued to shine since they appointed Daniel Farke over the summer, the Yorkshire-based outfit have collected just a single point from their previous two Championship appearances. Nevertheless, still with their sights set on mounting an automatic promotion charge in 2024, Leeds have suffered just a single defeat from any of their las…
Market: Rennes win
Odds: 11/10 @
Simply looking to carry on from where they left off prior to the festive break, Rennes will make the trip to a struggling Nantes on Wednesday evening when Ligue 1 marks its return.
Starting with the hosts, while Nantes might have shocked many when they opened the 2020/2021 campaign with eye-catching displays against Bordeaux and Nimes, Raymond Domenech s men have certainly come crash back down. Heading into France s festive break in the midst of what was a hugely worrying run of form, the Yellows were last seen getting hit with a 3-0 drumming away at Lyon. Now firmly looking over their shoulder and knowing they could end Wednesday s fixtures sat in the relegation play-off spot, the one-time France boss has seen his side fail to …
AS Roma coach Luciano Spalletti has announced his resignation from the Italian Serie A side, the Ansa news agency reported on Tuesday.
I submitted my resignation and the club accepted it, said Spalletti after a 30-minute meeting with club president Rosella Sensi.
Roma lost 3-1 at home to likely title contenders Juventus on Sunday to leave them bottom of the Serie A table, having lost their opening game of the season 3-2 at Genoa.
Spalletti, 50, joined the Giallorossi in 2005 from Udinese. His contract was due to expire in 2011.
He initially enjoyed success at the Stadio Olimpico, taking the side to second-placed league finishes in 2006, 2007 and 2008 and back-to-back triumphs in the Italian Cup in 2007 and 2008.
Roma also made it to the quarter-…
Raymond Domenech, who is set to have talks with French football authorities over his future, will keep his post after France s draw against Romania, according to sports daily L Equipe on Monday.
The coach, under heavy pre-match scrutiny in light of France s dismal showing at Euro 2008 and a poor start to World Cup qualifiers, looked all but out of a job after the first 20 minutes against Romania on Saturday.
Two early goals from Florentin Petre and Dorin Goian stunned a flat-footed France side, as a worried-looking Domenech ominously paced the sidelines.
But a goal from Franck Ribery and a stunning 30-yard strike in the 69th minute by Yoann Gourcuff rounded off a gutsy Gallic comeback.
It looks good for Raymond, beamed L Equipe s front-page headline …
South Korea coach Uli Stielike is looking to unearth some new genuine options for future international tournaments at the 2015 East Asian Cup.
Stielike has picked a 23-man squad with only six players with 10 international appearances and seven yet to make their senior debut for South Korea, with the German s side set to begin the East Asian Cup against hosts China on Sunday.
South Korea made the final of this year s Asian Cup, going down 2-1 in the final to hosts Australia, and Stielike hopes to increase the depth of talent at his disposal as he looks to lead his team to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Players each have different philosophies on their respective clubs, he said as quoted by Yonhap News.
My focus will be on bringing them all on the same pag…
Arsenal defender Calum Chambers is set to move to Middlesbrough on a season-long loan
With deadline day looming large and a number of clubs scrambling around to get deals over the line it seems like there is an interesting situation developing at Arsenal.
The Gunners have now sealed the signing of Spanish striker Lucas Perez and are seemingly just waiting to confirm German centre-back Shkodran Mustafi as their player.
However, the most interesting situation could be the temporary exit of England’s midfielder saviour Jack Wilshere.
It was reported on Monday that the midfielder will be sent out on loan before the transfer deadline on Wednesday.
Fellow England international Calum Chambers is also close to leaving the club on a temporary basis, as …
Pep Guardiola has appeared to rule out a January exit for Joao Cancelo by saying Manchester City sign players for many years, not for six months .
Cancelo joined City from Juventus ahead of the 2019-20 season but has struggled to hold down a place in Guardiola s XI, starting just four Premier League matches.
The right-back has consequently been linked with mid-season moves to both his former club Valencia and Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.
However, Guardiola insists Cancelo, 25, was a long-term signing and a departure is therefore unlikely at this stage.
Today he was training with us, the City manager said. In the last month, Kyle [Walker, the first-choice right-back] was the best Kyle I have faced. I have given continuity to him.
[Cancelo] i…