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Richard Keys claims Mo Salah will leave Liverpool next year – but not for Saudi Pro League

Richard Keys has claimed that Mo Salah will leave Liverpool next summer, but his destination won’t be the Saudi Pro League. There’s been plenty of discourse

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Real Sociedad settle on replacement for Sergio Francisco

Real Sociedad decided to pull the trigger on Sergio Francisco on Sunday morning, following a damning defeat to Girona on Friday night. The club had appointed the former B-team coach to ease the transition out of the Imanol Alguacil era, but this was the second time that the team’s form had caused significant doubts.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 15

Serie A | Roma 1-0 Como: Wesley Franca revives Giallorossi

Wesley Franca got the only goal to set Roma back on track in Serie A and inflict the second consecutive defeat on Como, who lost Assane Diao to a new injury.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / December 15

Real Madrid and Barcelona centre-back target will cost €125m over duration of contract

Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck has become one of the most coveted central defenders in Europe off the back of his form and contract situation.

Soccer News / Sheff United Way / December 15

Sheffield United Announce Extension For Integral Dutch Midfielder

Sheffield United have secured a timely boost ahead of a demanding period of the campaign, with midfielder Jairo Riedewald committing his immediate future to the Blades after agreeing an extension to his current deal which sees him stay at Bramall Lane until the end of the season with an option to extend by a further year.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 15

Rampant Man United break Premier League record after what they did in first half vs Bournemouth

The 17 shots that Manchester United registered in the first half against Bournemouth this evening are the most of any side in the Premier League this season.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 15

Should Hwang Hee-Chan have been sent off against Arsenal?

Wolves were aggressive and highly determined to secure a result in their match against Arsenal at the weekend, setting the tone for what proved to be one of the Gunners’ most demanding fixtures of the season so far.

Bournemouth AFC News / To The Lane And Back / December 15

Ex-PL star warns Tottenham their top attacking target Antoine Semenyo could be snatched away by rival’s spending power

Manchester United continue to look for their January options, and in that context, the club has started to focus more closely on Tottenham target Antoine Semenyo as talks around Old Trafford pick up.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 15

Assane Diao a doubt for AFCON 2025 after injury with Como

Como coach Cesc Fabregas said he had an ‘unpleasant’ conversation with Senegal about using Assane Diao against Roma, so that could get nastier after the striker limped off injured, putting him at risk for AFCON.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 15

Alasdair Gold predicts the single reason why Thomas Frank could save his job

Tottenham fans are growing increasingly frustrated with the lack of progress under Thomas Frank this season. The Danish tactician has struggled to win over the supporters during his time at N17, with many match-going fans voicing their displeasure at his in-game management during certain fixtures.

AC Milan see Fullkrug as temporary stopgap for Vlahovic

AC Milan need a striker straight away, regardless of Santiago Gimenez’s potential surgery, and Niclas Fullkrug can fill the gap while they wait for real target Dusan Vlahovic in July.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 15

Report: Liverpool staff love what they’ve seen from Ligue 1 gem after multiple scouting missions

Liverpool staff have reportedly been captivated by a French youngster who’s been the subject of repeated scouting missions from the Merseyside club. With

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 15

What Arsenal thinks about the international tussle for Mosquera

Cristhian Mosquera is currently being courted by Colombia to represent them at international level, creating an interesting situation around his future.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / December 15

Fabregas on new Como role for Nico Paz and joke ‘we could just defend’

Cesc Fabregas explains his unusual tactical changes with a new Nico Paz role for Como against Roma, but jokes he could ‘defend for the whole game today.’ It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 19.45 GMT.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / December 15

Massara: ‘Roma satisfied with Ferguson, premature to discuss Zirkzee’

Roma director Ricky Massara insists it is ‘premature’ to talk about Evan Ferguson’s future at the club and shrugs off questions about Joshua Zirkzee talks with Manchester United.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 15

Confirmed: Why Amorim has been forced to omit Red who’s ‘amazing every time he plays’ hours before Bournemouth clash

Manchester United failed to reach an agreement with the Moroccan Federation in order to allow Noussair Mazraoui to play tonight. Indeed, Ruben Amorim was

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / December 15

Tottenham look to tighten grip on Pedro Porro amid increasing interest from EPL Giants

Tottenham full-back Pedro Porro has taken significant strides since making the move to N17 in early 2023. The Spaniard became an instant starter under Ange Postecoglou, with the Australian tactician helping him take his game to the next level by encouraging him to push forward from wide areas.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 15

Inter Miami sign ex-Tottenham D Sergio Reguilon

Inter Miami announced the signing of former Tottenham Hotspur defender Sergio Reguilon on Monday. The 28-year-old Spanish international is under contract with the reigning MLS Cup champions through December 2027 with an option through December 2028.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 15

Injured Arsenal loanee returns to action for his loan club

Oleksandr Zinchenko is now back to full fitness and has begun rebuilding momentum after a challenging spell. He was named on the bench as Nottingham Forest defeated Tottenham 3 0 yesterday, while earlier in the week he completed the full 90 minutes in their Europa League match against Utrecht.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 15

Dejan Lovren mocks Jamie Carragher with brutal sarcastic dig over Mo Salah

Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has taken a fresh swipe at club legend Jamie Carragher, following the pundit’s controversial comments about Mohamed Salah earlier this week.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 15

New York Red Bulls appoint USMNT legend Michael Bradley as head coach

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Southampton News / Caught Offside / December 15

Man United star wants to secure Old Trafford exit in January

Man United are hoping to make a signing or two in January, but they will almost certainly see a couple of players move on too. One of those is expected to be Kobbie Mainoo, who remains out of favour under Ruben Amorim.

Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / December 15

Tottenham make decision on Thomas Frank future following Nottingham Forest defeat

Thomas Frank has had a difficult start to life at Tottenham, made more so by Sunday’s dismal 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest. The former Brentford manager is under severe pressure in North London, as his side sit 11th in the Premier League standings.

Arsene Wenger News / Just Arsenal / December 15

What does Arsene Wenger think about Arsenal’s title chances now

Arsenal appear to be stumbling slightly in the Premier League title race this season, and the Gunners are fully aware that they cannot afford such a dip so early in the campaign.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 15

Gusto has the legs but not the technique to play in midfield – Maresca speaks about defender’s switch

Enzo Maresca’s explosive comments on Saturday came out of nowhere – and they actually came in the middle of an answer he was giving about Malo Gusto. The full back had a goal and an assist in the 2-0 win over Everton and deserved a little more coverage, so the media went back for another try today.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 15

'There’s pressure…' but does Tottenham’s board understand just who is to blame?

Spurs’ performances and results have been abysmal, but this isn’t a new thing. Ange Postecoglou oversaw some of the worst football in the club’s history.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 15

Thomas Frank addresses Archie Gray mistake after Tottenham’s loss to Nottingham Forest

Tottenham Hotspur were beaten 3-0 by Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Sunday, with Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ibrahim Sangare grabbing the goals. Thomas Frank was already under pressure at Spurs after his side went five consecutive games across all competitions without victory.