Antonio Conte has left Tottenham by mutual consent, a week on from criticising the club and players in a remarkable outburst, with assistant Cristian Stellini to take charge until the end of the season.
Conte hit out after Spurs blew a two-goal lead in a 3-3 draw away to rock-bottom Southampton last Saturday, calling his players selfish and questioning Tottenham s lack of success during Daniel Levy s time as chairman,
He was reportedly asked by Levy and club chiefs to clarify those comments, apparently insisting his 20 years and they never won something comment was aimed at the players, rather than his bosses.
But seemingly Conte s position had become untenable, with Spurs confirming the Italian s departure on Sunday, eight days on from his public tirade.
Il Corriere dello Sport claims that AS Roma are hot on the trail of Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Ante Coric.
The 20-year-old has largely impressed after joining as a youngster from Red Bull Salzburg and he already has 3 Croatia caps to his name.
Coric was reportedly close to joining Liverpool in the summer of 2016, while he has now emerged as a target for AS Roma.
According to reports, the Giallorossi recently submitted a €12 million proposal for the central midfielder.
AS Roma transfer guru Monchi hopes to wrap up the deal quickly before other interested sides such as Tottenham, Everton, Man City and Liverpool have time to act.
Ante Coric has so far managed 22 goals and as many assists in 133 competitive appearances for Dinamo Zagreb.
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Jurgen Klopp’s decision to add the 18-year-old at the time to his first-team squad at the beginning of the 2017-18 season saw quite a few people scratch their head in bewilderment.
With his main rivals investing big in boosting their squad to cover the first-team deficits, the German genius opted to go for the Liverpool academy project and a local boy Trent Alexander-Arnold as a replacement for the injury-hit Nathaniel Clyne who’s been Klopp’s first-choice solution at right-back during the last campaign.
Month later and a fledgeling 19-year-old is standing as one of the breakthrough stars of the ongoing Premier League season. His excellent performances for Liverpool have caught plenty of eyes this term, while he also excelled at the international level as well.
Real eyeing Alex Sandro
Spanish daily newspaper Marca is reporting that Real Madrid are hot on the trail of FC Porto full-back Alex Sandro.
Los Blancos have already secured the signature of Danilo Luiz da Silva and the latest reports suggest they may not recruit another Dragons player.
With Fabio Coentrao set to leave, Real Madrid need to sign a back-up for Marcelo and the club officials believe Alex Sandro is the right man for the job.
The highly rated footballer should be available on a cut-price deal considering that his current contract at Estadio do Dragao is due to expire in June 2016.
Sandro s release clause may stand at €50 million, but it is perfectly clear he will be available for a lot less having failed to extend his deal.
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Kolo Toure is on the verge of signing a new twelve month contract with Liverpool, .
The centre-back moved to Anfield from Manchester City in the summer of 2013, and has since made forty-five appearances in all competitions for the Merseyside club though just seven of those were league starts this season.
Having originally moved to England in 2002 at just twenty years old, the Ivory Coast international is keen to finish his career in the Premier League.
During his thirteen seasons in the English top-flight, Toure has won league titles and FA Cup’s with both Arsenal and City, while internationally he was part of his country’s squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations.
Toure was a second-half substitute as Liverpool were thrashed 6-1 at Stoke City i…
Inter Milan coach Andrea Stramaccioni says his side are finding their groove after recording their fifth consecutive win in Serie A.
The Nerazzurri were in fine form as they overcame Bologna 3-1 as Stramaccioni praised his players for their performance at the Renato Dall Ara.
We struggled at the start of both halves and Bologna showed a lot of spirit, but I liked what I saw from Inter, Stramaccioni told Inter s official website.
We were solid and organised, and gave little away from open play.
In my opinion it was a great performance. We are moving forward, and I am pleased with the progress we are making.
He added: I m trying to do my part. I m proud to be Inter s coach. When a team wins eight away matches it s a sign of unity. It means tha…
Lazio goalkeeper Federico Marchetti has insisted he knows nothing of rumours linking him with a move to Arsenal.
The 30-year-old has starred for the Rome club since his arrival in 2011, and played a prominent role in their 2012-13 Coppa Italia success.
His form during last season has reportedly piqued the interest of Arsene Wenger, who is believed to be preparing a significant close-season outlay and could look to replace current number one Wojciech Szczesny.
However, Marchetti has denied all knowledge of any enquiries from the Premier League club.
I don’t know anything, he told Sky Italia. I am on holiday and I’m only thinking about relaxing. The president knows what to do.
Marchetti, whose contract with Lazio runs until 2016, has made 64 appearances …
Former France international goalkeeper Gregory Coupet signed for French giants Paris Saint Germain on a two year contract from Spanish side Atletico Madrid.
Its signed and sealed, for two years, confirmed the 36-year-old former Lyon star on leaving PSG s headquarters.
Coupet, who spent 12 seasons at Lyon and was capped 34 times, will replace Mickael Landreau, who is set to join PSG s rivals Lille.
Coupet, who retired from international football following France s first round exit at Euro 2008, failed to make the first choice spot at Atletico and played just six times in the Spanish league and twice in the Champions League as he played second fiddle to Argentinian Leo Franco.
Coupet, who launched a tirade against France coach Raymond Domenech last Septem…
Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa says he is close to completing a transfer to Spanish giants Real Madrid. Marca
And another defender in the form of Andrea Dossena is possibly heading out of Anfield. The player s agent has told Italian radio station Radio Kiss Kiss that Liverpool have accepted a £4.3m offer from Napoli for the 27-year-old. Press Association
Real Madrid have said that Liverpool s £30m valuation of midfielder Xabi Alonso is unrealistic. The Spanish club are not willing to pay more than £24m. Daily Telegraph
But the Spaniard could be only 48 hours from signing from Liverpool to Real Madrid for around £30m Marca
And in the event of Xabi leaving the club Rafa Benitez will sign Alberto Aquilani of AS Roma M…
Lionel Messi will appear at a news conference at Camp Nou on Sunday, Barcelona have announced.
The Argentine forward is widely expected to join Paris Saint-Germain in the coming days after Barcelona said they could not afford to retain him.
That means Messi, 34, is likely to share his perspective of the departure that has stunned world football.
His contact expired at the end of June and both parties had agreed fresh terms, only for Barcelona to announce the bombshell news on Thursday that they could not proceed due to financial and structural obstacles .
The club s all-time record scorer, who has made more appearances for Barcelona than any other player, recently won the Copa America with Argentina.
He landed the Copa del Rey with Barcelona…