ROME (ITALPRESS) – Alvaro Morata is ever closer to joining Como, under Cesc Fabregas. The 32-year-old Spanish striker, formerly of Juventus, has terminated his contract with Galatasaray.

“The contract between our company, the professional footballer Alvaro Borja Morata Martin, and his club, AC Milan, has been terminated by mutual consent. As part of the agreement, AC Milan will pay our company a termination fee of €5,000,000. Furthermore, the player has waived his claims amounting to €651,562,” the Turkish club wrote. The player is expected to leave the AC Milan team shortly and join Como.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Chelsea isn’t giving up on Xavi Simons and, according to the Guardian, is trying to include Christopher Nkunku in the negotiations with Leipzig.

The Germans are reportedly open to welcoming back the French striker, who was sold to the Blues for £52 million two years ago but who never settled in London. Nkunku, who Leipzig believe could replace Sesko, who was recently sold to Manchester United, is valued by Chelsea at around £45 million and would be useful in lowering the cash quota for Xavi Simons, whose wanting request is reportedly £70 million.

Meanwhile, Chelsea is moving for Alejandro Garnacho, who is leaving Manchester United: first, however, a solution must be found for Nicolas Jackson, and Newcastle, if they were to sell Isak to Liverpool, could lend a hand to the Blues.

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PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Kingsley Coman could soon play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Mané, and Joao Felix at Jorge Jesus’ Al Nassr. According to “RMC Sport,” the 29-year-old French striker has already reached an agreement with the Saudi club, which has thus begun negotiations with Bayern Munich, with whom Coman has a contract until 2027.

Last summer, the former Juve player was close to leaving the Bavarians, courted by Barça, Al Hilal, and several Premier League clubs, but in the end he stayed. This time, however, the conditions seem to be right for Coman to end his time at Bayern.

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SEVILLE (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Isco Alarcon has suffered another injury. The Spanish attacking midfielder for Betis, in the last pre-season test against Malaga, suffered “a fracture to his left fibula. This is a new traumatic injury, unrelated to the previous one. The player will undergo conservative treatment in the coming weeks and his return will depend on the progression of the disease,” according to the Seville club’s medical bulletin, which did not provide any details on his recovery time.

According to the Spanish press, however, he will be out for approximately three months. Isco has already undergone two surgeries in the past in the same area. Meanwhile, Betis, having taken the blow, according to “AS“, could return to the market in search of a replacement, and the name at the top of the list of possible reinforcements is Dani Ceballos, with a deal with Real Madrid reportedly worth around 15-20 million euros.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) vessel is patrolling waters near Sicily to tackle illegal lampuki fishing, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights Ministry announced. The operation follows a Maltese request for increased enforcement in known hotspots, with the EFCA vessel having made port in Malta in June before resuming inspections in the Strait of Sicily.

The Ministry stressed that these efforts have been ongoing for years, not just during lampuki season, and reflect strong cooperation between Malta, EFCA, and the EU’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE). European Fisheries Commissioner Kostas Kadis visited Malta in June, meeting local fishermen to discuss their challenges.

Lampuki fishing, regulated by EU law and GFCM recommendations, is only permitted from 15 August. While Malta is urging the EU to review this date due to climate-related shifts in migration patterns, authorities insist they will not condone breaches.

After footage emerged on 1 August of early lampuki catches, Malta alerted EFCA, which swiftly deployed the Ocean Sentinel for targeted patrols. The Ministry said this demonstrates Malta’s effectiveness in securing EU enforcement and in upholding regulations championed by MEP Thomas Bajada to penalise illegal fishing.

Fisheries Minister Anton Refalo reaffirmed the government’s commitment to both fishermen’s livelihoods and long-term sustainability, while Parliamentary Secretary Alicia Bugeja Said highlighted climate change as a factor in reduced catches last year. A scientific study is underway to support Malta’s case with data.

The Ministry urged fishermen to report illegal activity with footage, coordinates, and boat details to strengthen enforcement ahead of the GFCM’s November meeting.

However, Nationalist MEP Peter Agius accused the government of failing to protect Maltese lampuki, alleging it did not report illegal fishing to Brussels despite knowing of abuses in Sicily and Tunisia last year. He warned this risks forcing Malta to import lampuki, further harming consumers and the industry.

Earlier this week, Bajada also called for urgent EU action after social media footage showed Italian and Tunisian fishers allegedly catching lampuki weeks before the legal season.

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Benjamin Sesko is officially a Manchester United player. The Old Trafford club has signed the Slovenian striker until 2030, a major transfer coup. According to the BBC, Man Utd paid £73.7 million (about €85 million) to Leipzig.

The 22-year-old, who was also a target for Newcastle, explains the reasons that led him to choose United. “The history of this club is truly special, but what excites me are the plans for the future. When we discussed it, I immediately understood that we are working to continue to grow and to compete for major trophies again as soon as possible. Since my arrival, I have been able to feel the positive energy and family atmosphere the club has created. It is clearly the perfect place for me to reach the highest level and realize all my ambitions. I can’t wait to start working with Amorim and my teammates,” Sesko said.

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VALLETTA (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Ian Borg has urged Israel to abandon its planned occupation of Gaza, warning it would deepen an already dire humanitarian crisis.

Israel’s security cabinet recently approved a plan to seize control of Gaza City, drawing sharp condemnation from multiple nations. In a post on X, Borg cautioned the move “will worsen the humanitarian crisis and cruel conditions in which hostages are being held,” while renewing calls for a ceasefire.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – He missed last night’s friendly against Bayer Leverkusen (2-0 to Maresca’s Blues) and has already asked the club to listen to potential transfer offers. A split between Chelsea and Nicolas Jackson is rumored, and the English club has no intention of standing in the way of the Senegalese striker’s departure. Newcastle are reportedly the top contenders for the 24-year-old, but according to the Daily Mail, other Premier League clubs, including AC Milan and Juventus, are also among the top contenders.

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