Torino skipper Andrea Belotti scored with his head and with an overhead kick to lead Torino to a come-from-behind win against Frosinone.
It’s January, and the transfer window is open. Which players are likeliest to move before the window closes at the end of the month? David Amoyal rates the top rumours from around world football.
Gelson Martins to Arsenal: 40 percent
After his controversial move from Sporting Lisbon, Gelson Martins has failed to gain a spot in Atletico Madrid’s starting XI, pushing Los Colchoneros to consider loaning out the Portuguese winger. In the background, Arsenal are keeping a close eye on this situation,…
After Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s latest disciplinary issue at Dortmund, the FC crew examine the possibility of him moving to Arsenal.
Jurgen Klopp admitted Liverpool were powerless to stop Emre Can from leaving – Can has been linked to Juventus with his contract expiring in the summer.
Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol assesses the impact losing Emre Can to Juventus would have at Anfield, especially with the imminent arrival of Naby Keita.
With the transfer window open, David Amoyal sorts through the speculation and rates how likely the rumoured moves are to take place.
Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang to Arsenal: 45 percent
The Gabonese forward was recently dropped from Borussia Dortmund’s squad for the third time in the past 14 months for disciplinary reasons. Aubameyang appears to be on his way out, and at this point, he has two options: move to China after accepting a rich offer from either Guangzhou Evergrande or Beijing Guoan, or…
Andrea Belotti was a target for AC Milan in the summer.
Torino president Urbano Cairo has said there have been no recent transfer approaches for Andrea Belotti but stressed that the forward is happy to be at the club.
In the summer, AC Milan had been interested in Belotti, whose deal includes a €100 million clause, but did not follow up with an acceptable offer.
Cairo said he did not believe they would return for the player, telling Mediaset’s “Tika Taka” programme: “Since the season started, we’ve not spoken with anybody [about Belotti].
“His…
Former AC Milan midfielder Demetrio Albertini has described the Milan derby as something special as they prepare to face Inter in Serie A.
AC Milan’s sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli has not given up hope of signing Andrea Belotti from Torino, saying that he would still like to make the Italy international’s dream come true.
The Rossoneri had tried to convince Torino to sell Belotti in the summer before turning their attention to Nikola Kalinic.
Belotti, 23, has a clause in his contract which would allow him to join any club abroad for €100 million. While there is no similar clause for a move to an Italian club, Torino…
FC’s Mark Ogden reports from Spain, after Italy’s 3-0 loss in WCQ and their likely entry into the playoffs for qualification. Torino striker Andrea Belotti will miss Italy’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Macedonia and Albania, although his knee injury is not thought to be as serious as first feared.
Belotti underwent tests on Monday after injuring his knee in Torino’s 2-2 draw with Hellas Verona on Sunday, and while he has not torn his ligaments, Sky Sport Italia reports he still won’t be fit for either of Italy’s qualifiers in October.
Chievo’s Roberto Inglese, on loan from Napoli, has already been called up as…
With the arrival of Neymar to PSG and the rumoured interest in Kylian Mbappe, is the influx of talent in the French capital hurting Ligue 1?
Paul Mariner says Liverpool’s rejection of Barca’s bid for Coutinho sends a message to fans about the club’s intentions.
Gab Marcotti discusses the reports linking Kylian Mbappe to PSG and whether the club can afford him after landing Neymar.
Steve Nicol and Sid Lowe discuss Barcelona’s transfer needs as the club continue to pursue Coutinho and Dembele.
With attention focusing on the summer transfer window, David Amoyal predicts how likely it is that these rumoured moves actually happen.
Kylian Mbappe to Paris Saint-Germain: 55 percent
The 18-year-old striker is determined to move to France’s capital and was left out of Monaco’s recent match against Metz. PSG have reportedly offered the current Ligue 1 champions €140 million plus the rights to Lucas Moura. In addition, they have also expressed interest in Fabinho, and should the versatile…
Stewart Robson assesses rumours around Neymar, Chicharito, Alexis Sanchez and many more in Rumour Rater.
Ale Moreno breaks down the latest transfer rumours surrounding Morata, Cuadrado, Aubameyang and plenty more in Rumour Rater.
With attention focusing on the summer transfer window, David Amoyal predicts how likely it is that these rumoured moves actually happen.
Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain: 35 percent
It turns out that Marco Verratti may get his wish to play with Barcelona after all, only it could be a watered-down version in Paris. After completing the signing of former Barca defender Dani Alves last week, PSG’s chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi is now considering paying Neymar’s exorbitant exit clause worth €220…
AC Milan have spent big overhauling their squad for next season but will it be enough to claim some silverware?
After an underwhelming 2016/17 with Bayern, the FC panel debate rumours linking the Portuguese teenager with Milan.
AC Milan boss Vincenzo Montella hails the role the club’s new owners have played in the transfer market.
Gab Marcotti reacts to Milan’s additions of Bonucci and Biglia, and the FC crew debate whether they can win the Scudetto.
The summer of 2017 will hopefully go down in history for all the right reasons for AC Milan. Having spent around €200m on rebuilding the squad, the Rossoneri are just missing one more marquee addition in attack. With other options falling away, it would appear that Torino forward Andrea Belotti should be the man to fill the void.
Milan owner Yonghong Li and the new hierarchy have addressed key areas of the squad that have needed strengthening for years. The defence is revamped…
Gab Marcotti and the FC crew debate the ever-evolving saga of Aubameyang, and if, or when he will move on from Dortmund.
Alejandro Moreno says Chelsea won’t only lose Diego Costa’s scoring, but also his physicality and presence on the pitch.
Raph Honigstein joins the FC panel to discuss Romelu Lukaku’s potential move to Chelsea after admitting he’s moving on.
ESPN’s Chelsea correspondent, Liam Twomey, reveals whom he thinks the Champions will add to their squad for the 2017-18 season.
Chelsea’s top priority in the transfer market this summer is finding a striker to replace Diego Costa. Fortunately for the newly-crowned Premier League champions, an unusually high number of elite strikers seem to be on the market.
ESPN FC ranks the top five options in order of suitability for Chelsea.
1.) Robert Lewandowski
Once whispers emerged that Lewandowski might be unhappy at Bayern Munich this week, it was no surprise to see Chelsea and Manchester United linked.
Roman…