Report – Inter Milan Plan To Intensify Talks With Tottenham Hotspur G… — and more

Serie A giants Inter Milan are reportedly looking to intensify talks with Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario in the coming weeks.

According to FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri are keen to sign the 29-year-old as a long-term replacement for Yann Sommer.

Furthermore, Inter had hoped to land the former Empoli shot-stopper in 2023, only for Spurs to swoop in and steal him away.

Inter Milan to Step Up talks for Guglielmo Vicario in March

LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 28: Guglielmo Vicario of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park on December 28, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Vicario has reportedly grown frustrated with Tottenham’s disastrous results in the Premier League.

Indeed, Igor Tudor’s men are languishing in the division’s lower reaches, sitting just a point clear of 18th-placed West Ham United.

Therefore, the Italian goalkeeper could fancy a return to Serie A in the summer, with Inter eager to lure him to Milan.

Barcelona have two priorities for the summer transfer window, and one of them is a central defender. Despite Director of Football Deco declaring that they had one too many at the position last summer, it seems they will look to make an addition at the position this summer to cover the loss of Inigo Martinez.

It seems Andreas Christensen will be offered a new deal to extend his contract for next season, despite having played just 23 matches in the last two seasons. Meanwhile Ronald Araujo has started just once since November following his mental health break, and Gerard Martin has been required to cover in central defence, leaving a very different picture to the one Barcelona started the season with.

Nathan Ake is preferred option for Deco

In the January transfer window, Barcelona were also linked with a move for a central defender, which was believed to be the priority before the arrival of Joao Cancelo. One the names that featured prominently in those links is Manchester City defender Nathan Ake. The Dutch international was in search of more game time, but after an injury crisis for Pep Guardiola, has started to feature more often. Catalunya Radio say that Deco is most keen on signing Ake in the summer though, as things stand.

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Motives behind Ake interest

With a centre-forward the other priority on the agenda, that is expected to absorb most of Barcelona’s resources in terms of what they can spend this summer. As such, preferred options such as Josko Gvardiol and Alessandro Bastoni are financially out of reach. Ake has one year remaining on his deal this summer, and could be available for a cheaper deal as a result.

The 31-year-old is experienced at the top level, and can also play at left-back, factors that make him Deco’s preferred option.

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A decision is expected next week on whether a high-profile football match featuring Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Spain will be moved from Qatar, amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.

European football’s governing body, Uefa, which is co-organising the Finalissima match on 27 March with South American confederation CONMEBOL, has stated that no alternative venues are currently under consideration.

The uncertainty stems from Qatar, one of several Gulf nations hosting American military bases, having been targeted by Iran following air strikes launched by the United States and Israel last weekend.

A Uefa spokesperson confirmed: "We are aware of the speculation surrounding the Finalissima, given the situation in the region. Discussions are ongoing with the local organisers who have made a huge effort to make the match a success. A final decision is anticipated towards the end of next week."

The spokesperson added: "At present, there are no alternative venues being considered. We will not be commenting further until a decision is made."

The Finalissima brings together the champions of Europe and South America. The only previous edition since its revival in 2022 saw Argentina triumph over Italy 3-0 at Wembley.

The upcoming fixture is scheduled to be played at the Lusail stadium, which hosted the 2022 World Cup final, also won by Argentina.

Messi guided Argentina to their third World Cup triumph in thrilling fashion in Qatar four years ago, with his side beating France on penalties in the final.

Argentina led 2-0 at the interval thanks to goals from Messi and Angel Di Maria, but a quickfire Kylian Mbappe brace in the final 10 minutes of the second half took the game to extra time.

Messi restored Argentina’s advantage in extra time, only for Mbappe to complete his hat-trick and take the game to penalties.

Argentina won the subsequent shootout 4-2 on a dramatic evening in Qatar.