From around the league
Sunday, 23 August 2026
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Torino vs AC Milan starts with Leao out
Milan's first competitive team under Ruben Amorim is shaped by absences, with Rafael Leao out and Adrien Rabiot only on the bench.
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Christopher Nkunku closing on RB Leipzig return
Nkunku closing on RB Leipzig return after AC Milan struggles, choosing homecoming over Newcastle's stronger financial offer.
Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Como vs Udinese: debut signings make an immediate impact
Como's rebuild was on show in a 1-1 draw at Udinese, with Chalobah, Milla and Douvikas all making early impressions and Abankwah returning.
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Savinho transfer: Maresca says winger wanted out from day one
Maresca says Savinho wanted to leave Manchester City from day one as Tottenham close in on an £85m move, with City braced for more changes.
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Curtis Jones joins Inter in £30m move from Liverpool
Inter have completed a £30m deal for Curtis Jones, with Liverpool accepting add-ons and retaining a 10% sell-on clause as he signs through 2031.
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Torino vs AC Milan opening-day test for Ramos
Goncalo Ramos heads AC Milan's rebuild as Ruben Amorim takes his side to Torino for an opening Serie A test.
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Atalanta vs Sassuolo preview: opener records point the home side's way
Atalanta's excellent Serie A opener record and Sassuolo's poor opening-day and away trends make the hosts the clear statistical pick.
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Frosinone vs Juventus preview: opening-day edge points to the visitors
Juventus start at Frosinone with 13 wins in their last 15 league openers and a perfect Serie A record at the Stadio Benito Stirpe.
Friday, 21 August 2026
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Rasmus Hojlund gets 20-goal Napoli target after €44m move
Napoli have made Rasmus Hojlund's move permanent for €44m, and Massimiliano Allegri wants at least 20 league goals this season.
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Álvaro Carreras Juventus move faces Real Madrid resistance
Juventus have made Álvaro Carreras their main left-back target, but Real Madrid expect him to stay after two pre-season assists.
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Inter vs Monza preview as title defence starts
Inter begin their Serie A title defence against Monza, with 14 home wins last season, an 11-point gap to Napoli and Lautaro Martinez in focus.
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Parma vs Cagliari opens with a narrow home edge
Parma open against Cagliari with Mateo Pellegrino gone, Cagliari owning recent head-to-head bragging rights and a poor away record framing a tight opener.
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Udinese vs Como preview: a tight Serie A opener
Como bring 19 clean sheets and a rise from Italy’s third tier six years ago into Udinese vs Como, but Udinese’s form points to a tight opener.
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Genoa vs Napoli preview: Allegri's first structure test
Napoli's Serie A opener at Genoa is a first test for Massimiliano Allegri, with injuries, bench calls and Rasmus Hojlund's role shaping the story.
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Rafael Leao opens door to Premier League move
Rafael Leao says the Premier League would suit him as AC Milan’s price drops to €40m and Chelsea and Roma circle.
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BBC Serie A live matches start with Atalanta v Sassuolo
BBC Sport and BBC ALBA start a 38-match Serie A package with Atalanta v Sassuolo on Sunday, split 19 games each.
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Mario Gila to AC Milan as Real Madrid take a cut
AC Milan are close to signing Mario Gila from Lazio, with Real Madrid due 50% of the fee and the transfer price shaped by a sell-on clause.
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Kolo Muani Juventus transfer talks move forward
Giovanni Carnevali says Randal Kolo Muani is a Juventus target as PSG hold out for €40m and pre-season starts on 13 July.
Monday, 17 August 2026
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Zion Suzuki set for Aston Villa move after Parma agreement
Aston Villa have agreed a deal for Zion Suzuki from Parma, with the Japan goalkeeper set to arrive as Emiliano Martínez’s future stays unsettled.
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Curtis Jones to Inter gains pace as Liverpool lower their price
Curtis Jones is back in Inter's sights as Liverpool soften their asking price from €40m toward €35m. Talks are due this week.