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Fabrizio Romano names coach Chelsea 'appreciate for sure' amid Maresca Man City links

Chelsea are believed to appreciate Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior, who’s doing a good job according to Fabrizio Romano. It was reported on Thursday Enzo Maresca is high on the list of candidates to replace Pep Guardiola when he decides to leave Manchester City.

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System to fit players until Nancy signs players to fit his system

Some say that Nancy can be successful with the right players, but the chances are he won’t get them. Until he gets the chance to sign players to suit his

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 19

Man United set to complete £26m transfer which could instigate midfield revamp

Manchester United have been told that Marcus Rashford is now very likely to seal a permanent transfer to Barcelona. The Englishman is a Man Utd youth product who became one of the club’s most influential players in recent years.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / December 19

PSG Get Bad News Over Bundesliga Star Linked to Man Utd, Tottenham

) El Mala is tied to Köln through 2030 and conflicting reports reveal different price tags for the player. Still, there’s a setback for potential buyers: Transfer insider Dean Jones reports the teenager has been advised to remain in the Bundesliga, even if it means moving away from Köln.

Girona FC News / FirstSportz / December 19

Feliciano Lopez Thinks Juan Carlos Ferrero Left Carlos Alcaraz’s Team due to ‘Economic Issue’

Reactions, one after the other, have started to pour in after Carlos Alcaraz, on Wednesday (December 17), announced on social media that he has parted ways with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, marking an end to a seven-year partnership.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 19

Report: Chelsea closely monitoring midfield star, Man United also interested

Chelsea are among the Premier League clubs closely monitoring Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams according to reports. The Blues were once again active over the summer, and totally revamped their frontline with five new attacking signings.

Girona FC News / FirstSportz / December 19

Rafael Nadal’s Uncle Toni Nadal ‘Surprised’ After Carlos Alcaraz’s Shock Split from Coach Juan Carlos Ferrero: 'Relationships in Tennis are Difficult'

Toni Nadal also gave his verdict on the shock Carlos Alcaraz–Juan Carlos Ferrero split. On Wednesday (December 17), both Alcaraz and his now ex-coach took to Instagram to announce that they no longer will work together, ending a seven-year partnership.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 19

'On top of all this' – John Terry has big warning for Chelsea as he previews Newcastle game

Former Chelsea captain John Terry has a big warning for Chelsea as he previews their next game against Newcastle tomorrow. The captain, leader, and legend has been speaking ahead of the game on Saturday and he has a few concerns going into it.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 19

Report: Chelsea have €8m offer rejected for Arsenal target

Chelsea have had an offer of €8m rejected for St Etienne striker Djylian N’Guessan according to reports in France. The Blues heavily invested again over the summer, and made five attacking signings as they totally revamped the frontline.

Athletic Bilbao News / Caught Offside / December 19

Liverpool target move for £83m attacker by establishing contact to sign him

Liverpool’s recruitment plans are beginning to take shape as the club looks to strengthen its attacking options ahead of a crucial rebuild phase. With

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / December 19

Report: Veteran defender linked with shock return to Chelsea

A remarkable return to Stamford Bridge may not be entirely off the table, with reports suggesting that Thiago Silva could be considering a comeback to Chelsea as he plots the final chapter of his illustrious career.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 19

Sources: Chelsea & Man United target move for ‘selfless’ Premier League midfielder

Tyler Adams is emerging as a notable name ahead of the January transfer window, with Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester United all closely monitoring the Bournemouth midfielder as they assess options to add energy and intensity to their engine rooms.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 19

One January move from Manchester City may lead to another

Looking at the Manchester City squad it would appear that signing a goalscoring winger would be of great benefit to Pep Guardiola’s squad. Jeremy Doku has been superb this season but he is more of a creator of chances rather than a consistent goal threat.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Esteemed Kompany / December 19

The step a Manchester City youngster should have taken may occur in January

It seems certain that Claudio Echeverri will return to Manchester City in January. His loan move to Bayer Leverkusen hasn’t panned out as Echeverri has only made eleven appearances for Leverkusen this season.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 19

David Ornstein names candidate who 'is going to be a Chelsea manager'

The Athletic journalist David Ornstein has named the candidate who “is going to be a Chelsea manager” amidst Enzo Maresca doubts. This week has seen a whole lot of drama bubble up at Stamford Bridge surrounding head coach Maresca.

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Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / December 18

Napoli 2-0 Milan – Hojlund Catapults Partenopei to Supercoppa Final

Napoli beat Milan 2-0 in the first Supercoppa Italiana semi-final to reach the final, securing a chance to win this trophy for the first time since 2014.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 18

D.C. United pick NC State's Nikola Markovic No. 1 in 2026 MLS draft

D.C. United made North Carolina State defender Nikola Markovic the No. 1 overall selection of the 2026 MLS SuperDraft on Thursday. The full three-round, 90-pick draft was conducted Thursday, just three days after Washington beat Markovic's Wolfpack 3-2 in overtime to win the College Cup men's national championship.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 18

Arsenal will soon find out how serious Aston Villa is about the title race

Arsenal is one of the teams that should be concerned by Aston Villa’s impressive form, particularly because of what the Villans achieved against them in their last head-to-head meeting.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / December 18

All of a sudden questions surround the future of Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola signed a two-year contract extension with Manchester City in November 2024. The contract Guardiola signed is set to expire at the end of the 2026/27 season.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 18

Is Gabriel Jesus a better starter for Arsenal than Gyokeres?

Gabriel Jesus has returned as an option for Mikel Arteta, a development that is set to increase pressure on Viktor Gyokeres to deliver consistently for Arsenal.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 18

Tottenham’s Champions League woes hand Arsenal a boost ahead of the next North London derby

Arsenal’s Champions League dominance positions them perfectly for February’s North London Derby, while Tottenham and Chelsea face fixture congestion that could leave both sides exhausted before crucial league clashes.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 18

Austin FC acquire F Jayden Nelson from Whitecaps

Austin FC acquired winger Jayden Nelson from the Vancouver Whitecaps on Thursday in exchange for $1.25 million in general allocation money and a 2026 first-round draft pick.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 18

MLS divisional shift could spell trouble for two faltering franchises

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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 18

Souness explains one key reason why Arsenal may bottle the league again

Graeme Souness believes Manchester City’s experience could prove decisive in their bid to overtake Arsenal and claim the Premier League title this season.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 18

Tottenham yellow card update, one player close to mirroring Cristian Romero suspension

One Tottenham defender is in immediate danger of triggering a one-game ban heading into the Liverpool fixture on Saturday. Tottenham Hotspur will cross swords with Liverpool in their upcoming Premier League encounter on Saturday evening.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 18

'It could prove terminal' top journalist explosively cites 3 issues set to sink Spurs’ gaffer

As of mid-December 2025, Thomas Frank’s time at Tottenham has been mixed and challenging. In the Premier League, Spurs sit 11th in the table, with a record under him of approximately 6 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses from 16 matches: that’s just 22 points.