Former hotel concierge Nadia Muthoni uses her unique background growing up in Kenya’s "Little Italy" to cover Serie A and Ligue 1. She leverages deep cultural connections to contrast Italian tactical discipline with French explosive talent for East African readers in an accessible way.
Ruben Amorim has visited AC Milan’s Milanello training complex for the first time as head coach, posing with owner Gerry Cardinale after declaring it an “honour” to lead the Serie A giants.
Lille OSC have signed 19-year-old right-back Loun Srdanovic from Servette FC on a four-year deal, bolstering their defensive options ahead of Thomas Meunier’s anticipated exit.
The France international has agreed personal terms with the reigning European champions, but the Principality club dismissed an opening offer worth €35 million.
RC Strasbourg Alsace are in advanced negotiations with FK Bodø/Glimt manager Kjetil Knutsen as they race to appoint a successor to Gary O’Neil before pre-season begins on 8 July.
Mainz 05 are in advanced negotiations to sign FC Metz captain Gauthier Hein. The Bundesliga side have submitted an offer for the 29-year-old attacker, who is expected to leave the relegated French club this summer.
FC Twente have opened discussions to sign Olympique de Marseille goalkeeper Jeffrey De Lange, who previously played for the Dutch club between 2018 and 2022. The 28-year-old has made just ten appearances since joining Marseille from Go Ahead Eagles in 2024.
French coach Wilfried Nancy has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Gary O’Neil at RC Strasbourg Alsace, with the Ligue 1 club aiming to complete the appointment before their squad reports for pre-season training on July 8th.
Roma have reached agreement with Turkish defender Zeki Celik on a three-year contract worth approximately €3 million per season, fending off interest from Serie A rivals Juventus and Inter.
Croatia’s Petar Sucic has seen his market value soar above €50 million following impressive World Cup displays, drawing interest from Real Madrid and Premier League sides despite being tied to Inter until 2030.