Paolo Vanoli admits ACF Fiorentina remain fragile after a heavy defeat to AS Roma, but reminds critics of the disastrous situation he inherited when he took over as manager.
Inter Milan president Beppe Marotta has confirmed Manuel Akanji will join permanently from Manchester City while defending the club’s decision to appoint Cristian Chivu instead of Cesc Fabregas as manager.
Portugal winger Afonso Moreira is poised to sign a one-year contract extension with Olympique Lyonnais, committing his future to the Ligue 1 club until 2030 despite attracting interest from across Europe.
Matheus Cunha praises interim manager Michael Carrick for reviving Sir Alex Ferguson’s winning culture at Manchester United following their Champions League qualification victory over Liverpool.
Teenage Chelsea winger Jesse Derry has been taken to hospital for precautionary scans after suffering a head collision during his Premier League debut against Nottingham Forest. The 18-year-old is now conscious and communicating following the incident that forced him off the pitch on a stretcher.
1. FC Köln are weighing up a permanent deal to keep Manchester City defender Jahmai Simpson-Pusey beyond his current loan spell, with reports suggesting the transfer could cost around €8 million.
FC Bayern Munich have received a timely fitness boost as Portuguese defender Raphaël Guerreiro returned to training ahead of their crucial Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain.
Borussia Mönchengladbach have reached a total agreement to sign experienced goalkeeper Daniel Batz from 1. FSV Mainz 05 on a free transfer this summer, with the 35-year-old set to join until 2028.