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Man United plot swoop for AFCON hotshot who could cost £75 million

Manchester United are interested in signing the Everton attacker Iliman Ndiaye. They view the 25-year-old as a summer target, and it will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for him in the coming months. The 25-year-old Senegal international has done quite well in the Premier League, and he has multiple admirers at United.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / January 27

Juventus Rekindle an Old Flame to Address Their Attack

Juventus are leaving no stone unturned and, after the complications for Youssef En-Nesyri, they have kicked the tires on Randal Kolo Muani to see whether it’s possible to orchestrate a reunion, TuttoSport relays.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 27

Report Ngonge ready for Espanyol after Napoli and Torino change deal

Napoli and Torino are on the verge of agreeing terms to send Cyril Ngonge to Espanyol, on loan with option to buy for €15m. The attacking winger was first purchased by Napoli from Hellas Verona for €20m in January 2024, but failed to live up to those expectations.

Fiorentina News / Football Italia / January 27

Pjanic announces retirement – ‘This symphony has been my life’

Former Roma and Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic has officially confirmed that he has decided to hang up his boots and call it a day on his professional

Soccer News / Field Level Media / January 27

Austin FC part ways with veteran winger Jader Obrian

Austin FC moved on from Colombian winger Jader Obrian, exercising a buyout of his guaranteed contract Tuesday. Obrian, 30, will no longer occupy senior and international roster spots and his previous wages won't count against the 2026 salary budget.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 27

'This week' – Chelsea player 'expected to be sold' but we’re worried about potential fees

Chelsea’s January was always predicted to be quiet, and it has proved to be just that. But as we enter the final week, there should be some action. The Blues are looking to sell as well as buy, but so far there’s been little to no concrete interest in the players they want to let go.

Monaco News / Caught Offside / January 27

Tottenham eye late-window move for £50m-rated future star to fix attacking woes

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in improving the attacking unit before the January window closes, and they are keen on Maghnes Akliouche. According to

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 27

BBC sources claim £42.5 midfielder prefers move to Chelsea’s rivals

It’s been a funny January for Chelsea so far. we weren’t expecting major moves, but so far all that’s happened is a couple of loans shuffled around and one youngster signed.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 27

Arsenal man’s loan move set to be cancelled

Nottingham Forest is set to terminate Oleksandr Zinchenko’s loan spell, clearing the way for the Ukrainian defender to join Ajax. Zinchenko initially moved to Forest on loan from Arsenal in the summer in search of more regular playing time, which has been difficult to come by at the Emirates.

Olympique Lyonnais News / Caught Offside / January 27

Liverpool could move for 42-G/A speedster to fix major attacking weakness

Liverpool is expected to appoint Xabi Alonso as a replacement for Arne Slot if he is sacked in recent weeks. According to Fichajes, Liverpool are now seeking a new direction under a new manager, and they believe Alonso would be ideal for them.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 27

Alonso tells Liverpool his first transfer demand, 'incredible' star identified as top target

Xabi Alonso has been linked with a move to Liverpool in recent weeks, and he wants to sign Adam Wharton for the Reds. The 44-year-old Spanish manager was recently shown the door by Real Madrid, and it seems that he could be about to take on a new job soon.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 27

Journalist outlines how Andy Robertson has reacted behind the scenes amid Liverpool exit rumours

It won’t come as a surprise to Liverpool fans to hear that Andy Robertson has reportedly maintained an exemplary attitude behind the scenes amid speculation over a potential exit from Anfield.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 27

Top insider disagrees with Romano over Chelsea’s 'personal terms' agreement with top target

Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg has just given an update on Chelsea’s only remaining active transfer situation – the chase for Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 27

Ex-Man United manager set to attend Liverpool v Qarabag amid growing pressure on Arne Slot

Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be in attendance at Anfield on Wednesday night when Liverpool host Qarabag in the Champions League.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 27

Chelsea’s transfer plans now left open after freak training injury ruins midfielder’s comeback

Chelsea are facing a heavily injury hit Napoli tomorrow night, with Antonio Conte’s team going through a nasty spell of luck that will remind Blues fans of many of the issues they themselves have had in recent years.