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Vinicius Junior drops hint over Real Madrid stay

Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior are set for an intense negotiation in 2026, as the two parties decide whether they will continue together in the coming years.

Real Betis News / Football Espana / January 1

Real Madrid to be without captain for Real Betis – hope for Spanish Supercup

Real Madrid will be unable to count on their captain Dani Carvajal for their return to action in 2026, with the veteran right-back not quite recovering in time to face Real Betis this weekend.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 1

3 things we learned from Tottenham’s frustrating 0–0 draw against Brentford in the Premier League

Tottenham failed to build momentum from their Palace victory as they were held to a goalless draw by Brentford on New Year’s Day. Tottenham’s return to winning ways proved short-lived as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Thursday evening.

Crystal Palace News / Football Espana / January 1

Real Madrid on course for €60m move for teenage midfielder

Real Madrid appear to have decided that next summer they will indeed move for a midfielder in the summer of 2026, having refrained from doing so the past two summers.

RB Leipzig News / Esteemed Kompany / January 1

Manchester City 0 Sunderland 0 : City player ratings from a hard-fought match at the Stadium of Light

Here are the City player ratings as Manchester City were held to a nil-all draw by Sunderland at the Stadium of Light tonight. Sunderland more than deserved their point and they were the better team in the first-half.

Chelsea FC News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / January 1

What Chelsea hierarchy want from next head coach revealed as swift Maresca replacement eyed

Chelsea expect to appoint a new head coach who would succeed Enzo Maresca by continuing to work in the same system to avoid the need to make major changes mid-season, according to reports.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 1

Tottenham player ratings vs. Brentford: 7/10 for Vicario, 6/10 for Kudus

Tottenham returned to Thomas Frank‘s former club but failed to break down a resilient Brentford side in a goalless draw at the Gtech Community Stadium on New Year’s Day.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / January 1

Manchester City 0 Sunderland 0: City are held to a draw by Sunderland tonight

Manchester City have drawn nil-all with Sunderland tonight at the Stadium of Light. Pep Guardiola made two changes to the starting lineup that beat Nottingham Forest.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / January 1

Pundit reveals what Juventus needs as it improves under Spalletti

There are clear signs of improvement within the current Juventus team, and the players can take pride in the progress they have made so far. Over recent months, the Bianconeri have shown renewed confidence and delivered more positive performances, reflecting steady development under Luciano Spalletti.

Chelsea push to fast-track move for goal machine after 7 goals in 11 games

Chelsea have parted ways with Enzo Maresca, and they are being linked with a move for Liam Rosenior. He has done an impressive job at Strasbourg, and it will be interesting to see if Chelsea decides to bring him in as their new manager.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / January 1

Celtic agree deal for £9m star but major hurdle to be cleared

Celtic have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Julian Araujo on loan from Bournemouth. The Scottish Champions require to be busy in the transfer window to strengthen ahead of a tilt to regain the Premiership title.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 1

Arsenal fans react to Martinez having a meltdown after Villa loss

Emi Martinez experienced a difficult return to face Arsenal as Aston Villa suffered a heavy defeat at the Emirates. The goalkeeper endured a frustrating evening, going from hero to zero after being at fault for Arsenal’s opening goal.

Paris Saint-Germain News / Football Espana / January 1

Sergio Ramos emerges in shock bid to takeover La Liga club

Sevilla have been in talks to change ownership for a number of months, but this week the matter has taken an unexpected turn – towards Sergio Ramos. The veteran defender is now reportedly involved in takeover talks for his former club.

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Soccer News / Sheff United Way / January 1

Sheffield United 3-1 Leicester City: Blades Start 2026 With A Bang at Bramall Lane

Sheffield United dominated Leicester City from start to finish in a 3-1 victory at Bramall Lane to kick off 2026 with a bang. United got the scoring underway when Japhet Tanganga connected with a first half corner under minimal pressure.

Eintracht Frankfurt News / Caught Offside / January 1

Report: Man United sound out deal for 26-year-old powerhouse during attacker talks

Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on the Roma defender Evan Ndicka. The Italian outfit are hoping to sign Joshua Zirkzee from the Premier League club, and Manchester United have taken an interest in the Ivorian defender.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 1

Top 10 most expensive Serie A January sales of all-time

The January transfer window is almost upon us, and so here is a reminder of the most expensive sales by Serie A sides in the history of the division. Fiorentina’s sale of Dusan Vlahovic to Juventus in the winter of 2022 remains both the most expensive sale and most expensive signing by a Serie A club.

Soccer News / The Laziali / January 1

West Ham Open Talks For Lazio Striker – The Asking Price Revealed

West Ham United and Lazio are currently engaged in direct negotiations for Taty Castellanos, who could be on his way out of Formello. The Argentine striker has been Maurizio Sarri’s first choice up front since the start of the season.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 1

Did Gabriel suffer an injury before being subbed off against Aston Villa?

Gabriel returned to Arsenal’s starting XI against Aston Villa and made an immediate impact by scoring the opening goal against a resilient and well-organised Villa side.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 1

'I’m told…': Journalist confirms Tottenham transfer plan after £100m budget sanctioned

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to sell Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace, and they are now looking to improve their squad. According to a report from TEAMtalk, Spurs have now sanctioned £100 million to improve the squad in January following the Johnson agreement, and Tottenham are looking at multiple options.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 1

Tottenham and Man United target ex-PL star struggling for game time

Tottenham Hotspur face a battle to qualify for Europe next season after following a slow start to life under Thomas Frank in North London. The Lilywhites’ struggles in front of goal have been well-documented this season.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 1

Will Calafiori be fit for Arsenal’s match against Bournemouth?

Riccardo Calafiori was absent from Arsenal’s most recent match against Aston Villa, despite expectations that he would feature. Supporters had believed the issue that ruled him out of the previous game was minor, leading to confidence that he would return to the starting lineup.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 1

Fabregas and De Zerbi updates, and Fabrizio Romano tips 'contender' to be new Chelsea manager

Enzo Maresca is out at Chelsea, and already the talk has turned to who will replace him. Alex Crook of TalkSport, increasingly a well connected insider on the Chelsea beat, has already claimed that Cesc Fabregas is “not a contender” to replace Maresca.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / January 1

Not Mainoo or Zirkzee: 57-app Man Utd man opens door to imminent departure to Euro league leaders

Manuel Ugarte has reportedly privately green-lit a move to Galatasaray before the end of the month. The Manchester United midfielder is one of a few Reds facing uncertain futures throughout the transfer window, with the likes of Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee also linked with January moves elsewhere.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 1

Exclusive from Ornstein has explosive claims of two meetings with Man City which sparked Maresca removal

Chelsea have sacked Enzo Maresca just a few months into his second season at the club. Rumours earlier today that there was a board meeting to discuss the head coach’s future were soon followed by confirmation that he would be leaving.