Esposito and Vergara Lead Serie A Week 1 Player Ratings
Inter striker Pio Esposito and Napoli midfielder Antonio Vergara both earned 7.5/10 ratings after standout displays as the 2026-27 Serie A season kicked off across Italy.
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Rabiot, Esposito and Vergara lead Serie A Week 1 performer ratings
Italian media have rated Adrien Rabiot, Pio Esposito and Antonio Vergara as the standout performers from the opening weekend of the 2026-27 Serie A season following crucial displays for Milan, Inter and Napoli.
Barcelona and Milan chase Sporting defender Inacio after squad omission
Goncalo Inacio was absent as Sporting CP beat Alverca, fuelling reports that Barcelona and Milan are competing to sign the Portugal centre-back.
Milan consider Bartesaghi defensive role over new centre-back signing
Milan manager Ruben Amorim is considering using Davide Bartesaghi in a defensive role rather than signing a new centre-back, as the club prioritises attacking reinforcements.
Serie A 2026-27: Broadcast guide and opening weekend schedule
The 2026-27 Serie A season begins this weekend with reigning champions Inter facing Monza. Here is the complete guide to where supporters can watch the action across the UK, USA, Canada and Australia.
Milan and Leipzig agree €32m Nkunku return deal
AC Milan and RB Leipzig have reached an agreement for Christopher Nkunku to return to the Bundesliga on an initial loan with a €28m purchase option.
Aston Villa line up Fikayo Tomori as Ezri Konsa nears Arsenal switch
Aston Villa are exploring a deal for AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori as Ezri Konsa’s transfer to Arsenal approaches completion. The Serie A side could demand between €10 million and €15 million for the England international.
Milan join Roma in race for €20m-rated Torino winger Cacciamani
Milan have emerged as rivals to Roma in the pursuit of Torino winger Alessio Cacciamani, with both clubs preparing competing offers for the Italy Under-19 international.
Modric signs new Milan deal, compares club to Real Madrid
Luka Modric has signed a new contract with AC Milan, insisting he never considered leaving despite last season’s injury and title collapse. The Croatian midfielder says the club’s €150m recruitment drive and faith in him proved decisive.
Newcastle favourites to sign Nkunku from Milan for €30m
Newcastle United have emerged as frontrunners to sign Christopher Nkunku from Milan for €30million after manager Ruben Amorim excluded the striker from first-team training.