Kick Off: Genoa announce Vieira as new coach, Guardiola set to extend contract

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OFFICIAL: Genoa announce Vieira appointment

He succeeds Alberto Gilardino, who has dismissed yesterday.

Romano: All documents ready for Man City to announce new deal for Pep Guardiola

Fabrizio Romano: All documents are ready for Man City to announce and confirm a new deal for Pep Guardiola.

These Things Happen

Barca BLOCKED from moving into £1.25b new Nou Camp due to little-known rule

BARCELONA'S return to the Nou Camp has been DELAYED due to a little-known Uefa rule.

Saka has already sent clear £71m message to Liverpool after refusing 'swap'

Bukayo Saka has previously expressed admiration for Liverpool transfer target Marcus Thuram.

In honor of Black Consciousness Day, CBF reveals Vinicius's Cameroonian ancestry

In honor of Black Consciousness Day, Vinicius Jr did a DNA test which found he has ancestors from Cameroon.

Amorim backing Man Utd transfer move with England ace to return for FREE

ANGEL GOMES remains a major target for Manchester United under new boss Ruben Amorim.

Moves confirmed as two 17-year-old Malian talents join Barcelona

The Africa Foot Academy have confirmed the moves of two of their brighter talents to Barcelona. Ibrahim Diarra, the star performer in the Mali under-17 side, has long been linked with a move to the Catalan giants, but will be joined by Arouna Traore.

Man Utd open swap talks with Napoli for Osimhen; Conte encouraged

Osimhen is on a season-long loan with Galatasaray, with his contract now carrying a buyout clause of €81m, which will drop to €75m next summer.

African Player of the Year shortlist announced

Rounding out the list are Simon Adingra (Ivory Coast/Brighton & Hove Albion), Serhou Guirassy (Guinea/Borussia Dortmund), and Ronwen Williams (South Africa/Mamelodi Sundowns).

Real Madrid handed huge injury boost before league return

Real Madrid are in luck: not a single player was injured during the international break.

New Man Utd boss Amorim told non-negotiable ahead of opening game in charge

Ruben Amorim's immediate goal is to give Manchester United an identity back – with any trophy in his debut season a bonus.

Man Utd's Zirkzee could be swapped for Napoli's Osimhen in shock transfer

The 23-year-old arrived in the summer from Bologna for a sizeable fee of £36m.

Barcelona President spends week seeking Asian investment and smoking shisha

Barcelona President Joan Laporta has been on his travels during the international break too, although not for football. The Blaugrana chief was seen private jetting to Mongolia and then Azerbaijan with various club directors and his ex-cousin-in-law Alejandro Echevarria.

Forgotten star is the reason Real won’t be signing any new defenders in January

The imminent return of a Champions League winner strengthens the club’s decision not to enter the winter transfer market for defensive reinforcements.

Chelsea willing to make offer for RMD teenager seen as Courtois successor

Real Madrid rarely replace their stars with academy products, and with Thibaut Courtois, they will have a tough job replacing someone many consider the best in the world at his position. However there is genuine hope at Valdebebas that they might have someone capable of doing so in the academy.

Barcelona suffer Lamine Yamal injury setback

Robert Lewandowski should be fit to face Celta Vigo on Saturday, but there is significantly less optimism surrounding his fellow attacker.

Barcelona and Chelsea interested in signing 18-year-old Brazilian left-back

Few sides have made more of an effort to invest in Brazilian football talent in recent years as Chelsea, who most recently brought in Estevao Willian for a fee of €60m. The latest talent they have set eyes on is Santos left-back Souza, but they have Barcelona for company.

Maresca feels regret at Joao Felix's lack of Premier League game time

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has admitted that he is struggling to keep all of his talent happy ahead of their game against Leicester on Saturday.

What They Say

'Bernardo Silva backs me as Portugal successor – now I'm Amorim's top target'

Manchester United have their sights reportedly set on a young Portuguese sensation hailed by Bernardo Silva.

Juventus great Buffon: Neymar has bigger talent than Messi and Ronaldo

The pair were teammates with PSG. The former Barcelona star is now with Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League.

Mia Khalifa slams rumours she’s dating Julian Alvarez in bizarre statement

MIA KHALIFA has denied rumours that she is dating former Manchester City star Julian Alvarez.