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Sources: Man United want to sign 24-year-old Brazilian as Liverpool cool interest

Sources: Man United want to sign 24-year-old Brazilian as Liverpool cool interest

Napoli have lined up Joao Gomes as a major target for the summer, but there’s no deal in place yet. The club is said to have a verbal understanding with the player on the financial framework, though talks with Wolverhampton haven’t progressed.

Brentford FC News / Esteemed Kompany / January 18

Two players were head and shoulders above their teammates for Manchester City in their derby defeat

Manchester City slumped to a disappointing and listless 2-nil defeat to Manchester United yesterday at Old Trafford. The loss came after one of the worst performances from a City side during Pep Guardiola’s tenure as manager.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 18

Sky Germany give ‘important’ detail on Jeremy Jacquet to Chelsea for ‘winter transfer’

Sky Germany have given an ‘important’ detail on the Jeremy Jacquet to Chelsea transfer deal for this January window. It’s one that has really boiled up in the last few days as new emerged that Chelsea now wanted to dip into the winter market to add a new centre back to the ranks.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / January 18

The past week has been a step forward and a step back for Manchester City

There couldn’t be a bigger contrast in the past two performances that Manchester City have put in. In their 2-nil win over Newcastle United in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie, Pep Guardiola’s side did almost everything right to pick up a precious victory.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 18
Chelsea interested in Ivory Coast winger with 3 goals in 9 games for his country

Chelsea interested in Ivory Coast winger with 3 goals in 9 games for his country

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing an Ivory Coast winger who has 3 goals in 9 games for his country so far. It’s actually his only 9 games he’s had for Ivory Coast so far, having come up through the youth teams of his national side first.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / January 18
Wolves Team News and Predicted Lineup vs Newcastle for January 18

Wolves Team News and Predicted Lineup vs Newcastle for January 18

Wolverhampton Wanderers return to Premier League action at Molineux as they welcome Newcastle United on January 18. With points crucial in their fight for survival, Rob Edwards is expected to name a strong starting squad, whilst maintaining the formation and tactics that have sparked the recent upturn in form.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / January 18
Man Utd star may have played his last OT match as Sky confirms Juventus interest

Man Utd star may have played his last OT match as Sky confirms Juventus interest

Juventus have reportedly joined their rivals Roma in the race for Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee, who could genuinely leave the club this month.

Girona FC News / Football Espana / January 17

Barcelona star turns down January move to West Ham United

With Joao Cancelo already signed, the main focus of transfers at Barcelona between now and the end of the month will be on possible departures. Dro Fernandez is poised to leave for Paris Saint-Germain, and the next out of the door could be club captain Marc-Andre Ter Stegen.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 17
'For both sides' Steven Gerrard thinks Forest deserved a point against Arsenal

'For both sides' Steven Gerrard thinks Forest deserved a point against Arsenal

Steven Gerrard watched as Arsenal failed to capitalise on Manchester City’s Premier League defeat, dropping points in a goalless draw against Nottingham Forest this evening.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 17
'Missed opportunity' Madueke discusses Arsenal’s draw at Forest

'Missed opportunity' Madueke discusses Arsenal’s draw at Forest

Noni Madueke has admitted his disappointment after Arsenal were held to a draw by Nottingham Forest this evening, acknowledging that the team failed to take all three points in a match they were determined to win.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 17
Match Report: Chelsea lose 3-2 but stay in tie against Arsenal thanks to Garnacho double

Match Report: Chelsea lose 3-2 but stay in tie against Arsenal thanks to Garnacho double

Chelsea were beaten 3-2 by Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, but remain in the tie with a second leg at the Emirates still to come. The Blues started about as badly as you could hope.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 17
Arteta gives credit to Nottingham Forest for their game plan

Arteta gives credit to Nottingham Forest for their game plan

Mikel Arteta has admitted that Nottingham Forest arrived with a clear tactical plan to frustrate Arsenal, and ultimately succeeded in doing so. The two sides played out a goalless draw in a Premier League fixture that many expected Arsenal to win, given the contrasting situations of the clubs this season.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 17
3 things we learned from Tottenham’s dismal 2–1 home defeat against West Ham

3 things we learned from Tottenham’s dismal 2–1 home defeat against West Ham

Tottenham’s home nightmare deepened as West Ham secured a vital London derby victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tottenham suffered yet another humiliating home defeat on Saturday afternoon as West Ham won 2-1 to climb out of the relegation zone.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 17
Another Palace exit looms, midfielder pushed towards door with two clubs on red alert

Another Palace exit looms, midfielder pushed towards door with two clubs on red alert

Crystal Palace midfielder Jefferson Lerma has been linked with a move away from the club this month. The player will be out of contract in the summer of 2026, and journalist Dominik Schneider claims Crystal Palace do not want to extend his contract.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 17
Liam Rosenior gives update on defender injury and how it affects Chelsea’s January transfer plan

Liam Rosenior gives update on defender injury and how it affects Chelsea’s January transfer plan

Liam Rosenior has just taken his post-match press conference, where he was asked about why defender Tosin had been replaced in the second half. Tosin had been having a good game, using his height to his advantage in fending off Brentford crosses and corners, and it looked like he had picked up a knock.

Crystal Palace News / Extratime Talk / January 17
Manchester United Wins Derby 2-0: But Is It More Than a New Manager Bounce?

Manchester United Wins Derby 2-0: But Is It More Than a New Manager Bounce?

Old Trafford can usually tell early whether a new era is real or simply loud, and Manchester United wins derby 2-0 in a way that sounded like purpose rather than noise.

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Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 17
Leeds ready to sacrifice two players to land £40m star in shock swap deal

Leeds ready to sacrifice two players to land £40m star in shock swap deal

Leeds United are interested in signing the Wolves attacker Jorgen Strand Larsen.  The Norwegian has been linked with a move away from the Premier League club in recent months, and he is valued at £40 million.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 17
Cristian Romero delivers telling confession following Tottenham’s ‘disatrous’ defeat to West Ham

Cristian Romero delivers telling confession following Tottenham’s ‘disatrous’ defeat to West Ham

It was the latest in a long line of disappointing results for Thomas Frank, as Tottenham Hotspur went down 2-1 to a relegation-battling West Ham side at home on Saturday.

Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / January 17
Manchester United target £70m Premier League star to fix defensive woes

Manchester United target £70m Premier League star to fix defensive woes

Manchester United are interested in signing the Nottingham Forest defender Murillo. The 23-year-old Brazilian has done quite well in the Premier League since joining Nottingham Forest, and he could prove to be an excellent addition for Manchester United.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 17
‘Not acceptable’ – Steven Gerrard doesn’t mince his words after Liverpool stumble yet again

‘Not acceptable’ – Steven Gerrard doesn’t mince his words after Liverpool stumble yet again

Steven Gerrard didn’t mince his words after Liverpool dropped yet more points at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. The Reds were held to a 1-1 draw at home to 19th-placed Burnley, simultaneously extending their unbeaten run to 12 matches in all competitions and their winless sequence in the Premier League to four matches.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 17
Tottenham player ratings vs. West Ham: 6/10 for Romero, 3/10 for Spence as Spurs sink deeper

Tottenham player ratings vs. West Ham: 6/10 for Romero, 3/10 for Spence as Spurs sink deeper

Tottenham’s home nightmare continued as West Ham secured a crucial 2-1 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tottenham suffered another devastating home defeat on Saturday afternoon as West Ham won 2-1 in the London derby.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 17
Chelsea’s top rated player from Brentford win has just made a major apology to his manager

Chelsea’s top rated player from Brentford win has just made a major apology to his manager

Robert Sanchez was the top rated player for Chelsea according to FotMob this afternoon, and that seems fair enough to us. Chelsea won 2-0 against Brentford, but in reality the Blues were poor.

New York City FC News / Field Level Media / January 17
New York City FC loan D Mitja Ilenic to Polish side

New York City FC loan D Mitja Ilenic to Polish side

New York City FC loaned defender Mitja Ilenic to Polish side Rakow Czestochowa through December 2026. The 21-year-old Slovenian tallied three goals and two assists in 64 MLS matches with NYCFC from 2023-25.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / January 17
Manchester United owes derby victory to regression, not revival

Manchester United owes derby victory to regression, not revival

Manchester United beat Manchester City to start coach interim coach Michael Carrick's reign on a high. 

Manchester United star named ‘best player on the pitch’ after 45 minutes
Kobbie Mainoo proves Ruben Amorim wrong with superb display
Manchester United fans will love what Michael Carrick did right after win
'Confident' Man City star says they believe they can catch Arsenal
Micah Richards explains where his loyalty lies between Arsenal, Man City
Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 17
The Poor versus the Dire: All you need to know about Spurs versus West Ham

The Poor versus the Dire: All you need to know about Spurs versus West Ham

Spurs versus West Ham sees us sat in 14th place in the Premier League table. We’ve won just two of our ten league matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season, ranking us near the bottom for home form in the division.

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