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Reported Release Clause Revealed For Real Madrid Star Victor Valdepenas With Arsenal Chasing

Real Madrid have had to turn to some of the academy players in recent weeks due to a long list of injuries and suspensions. One of those players was left-back Victor Valdepenas, who started the game against Alaves on December 14.

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'I really don’t like this': Joe Hart reacts to Spurs incident vs Liverpool

Liverpool’s win in north London ultimately delivered three points, but the closing stages raised uncomfortable questions about control and player safety.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / December 21

Man United want to sign 'extraordinary player', but his top choice is Liverpool

Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks. There is a high chance that the 25-year-old could be on the move during the January transfer window.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / December 21

Juventus player ratings vs Roma: Locatelli tames the Wolves

In their last appearance at the Allianz Stadium in 2025, Juventus held on to earn a vital 2-1 win over Roma. Francisco Conceicao broke the deadlock before the interval, and yet, the Bianconeri kept pushing for a second after the break.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 21

‘They want the player’: Man United contact club to sign attacker in a €40m deal

Manchester United are interested in signing the Koln attacker Said El Mala. The 19-year-old attacker has done quite well this season, and he has nine goal contributions in 15 league matches.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / December 21

Watch: Castellanos & Vardy Wasteful as Lazio & Cremonese Share the Spoils – The Highlights

The official Serie A YouTube channel uploaded the highlights from Saturday’s disappointing stalemate between Lazio and Cremonese. In the opening minutes, Matteo Guendouzi passed the ball straight to his opponent, Federico Bonazzoli, who went for the audacious long-range effort, but it sailed over Ivan Provedel’s goal.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / December 21

Tottenham have ‘made contact’, want to sign attacker in £35m deal ‘immediately’

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Koln attacker Said El Mala. According to Christian Falk, they have ‘made contact’ to sign the 19-year-old attacker, and they are prepared to pay £35 million for him.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 21

Man Utd plot move to beat Arsenal and Chelsea for €50million-rated Frenchman

Manchester United are interested in signing the Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. The talented young midfielder has already established himself as a regular starter for the Ligue 1 club, and his performances have attracted interest from multiple clubs.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 21

Report: Man United eyeing €35-40m-rated Serie A sensation to fix key weakness

Atalanta defender Marco Palestra has attracted a lot of interest with his performances during his loan spell at Cagliari. The 20-year-old right back is highly rated across Europe, and several clubs are monitoring his progress.

Atalanta News / Caught Offside / December 21

Sources: Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United eye move for €35-40m-rated wide player

Atalanta’s latest gift to the football world, Marco Palestra, has emerged as the primary target for Europe’s elite clubs heading into the winter transfer window.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / December 21

Pep Guardiola has laid down the challenge for his players as City enters familiar territory

Manchester City picked up a comfortable 3-nil win over West Ham at the Etihad Stadium yesterday to maintain the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Real Madrid News / Yardbarker / December 20

Kylian Mbappe celebrates after tying Cristiano Ronaldo's record at Bernabeu

Kylian Mbappe, the French forward who has become Real Madrid's main attacking force, converted an 86th-minute penalty against Sevilla on Saturday to score his 59th goal of 2025 for the club.

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Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 20

Arsenal go back top after narrow 1-0 win over Everton

Arsenal returned to the top of the league table after securing a narrow 1,0 victory over Everton, with the decisive moment coming from a first-half penalty.

Olympique Lyonnais News / Caught Offside / December 20

Report: Chelsea lead Barcelona in race to sign wonderkid as club resigned to losing him

Chelsea are reportedly emerging as the favourites to seal the transfer of highly-rated young River Plate forward Ian Subiabre. The talented 18-year-old is establishing himself as one of the top prospects in South America and it seems only a matter of time before he earns a big move to Europe.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 20

Injury analyst’s initial verdict on Alexander Isak could have Liverpool fans fearing the worst

No sooner had Alexander Isak scored Liverpool’s first goal tonight than he was forced off with injury, having only been on the field for little more than 10 minutes after replacing Conor Bradley at half-time.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 20

'That wasn’t football' – Hugo Ekitike had one major gripe despite yet more goalscoring heroics

Hugo Ekitike had one complaint to get off his chest despite maintaining his excellent goalscoring form for Liverpool on Saturday evening. Having scored

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 20

Not an injury: Arne Slot candidly explains why he subbed off Jeremie Frimpong in closing minutes

Arne Slot provided a candid explanation for why he substituted Jeremie Frimpong in the closing minutes of Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday evening.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 20

Tottenham player ratings vs. Liverpool: 2/10 for Simons, 1/10 for Romero

Nine-man Tottenham Hotspur were unable to stage a late comeback as they were beaten 2-1 by Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Spurs started the better of the two teams, but were reduced to 10 men after Xavi Simons was sent off for a late challenge on Liverpool skipper Virgil Van Dijk.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / December 20

Liverpool player ratings: Summer signings finally shine in hard-fought win vs Tottenham

Liverpool beat Tottenham 2-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday evening to continue their recent improved form with a third win in a row. The Reds admittedly had a bit of a gift from Spurs, however, who were reduced to ten men in the first half after a stupid and reckless challenge by Xavi Simons on Virgil van Dijk.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 20

‘He was the one’ Saka talks about the winger he idolised

Bukayo Saka has established himself as one of the finest attackers in world football over the last few seasons, continuing to evolve and refine his game with each campaign.

RB Leipzig News / Esteemed Kompany / December 20

Manchester City 3 West Ham 0: City player ratings from a routine City win

Here are the City player ratings as Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Everton with a routine 3-nil win over West Ham.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 20

'Gratitude and admiration', Arteta opens up on how he sees David Moyes

David Moyes played a pivotal role in Mikel Arteta’s career by bringing him to the Premier League during his playing days, signing the midfielder for Everton.

Olympique Lyonnais News / Extratime Talk / December 20

Enzo Maresca’s Future at Chelsea Gains Clarity Amidst Manchester City Links

After going winless in four games, tension began to build around Stamford Bridge. A 2-0 victory over Everton in Gameweek 16 was expected to at least ease the pressure and calm the growing unrest at the club, but it wasn’t so.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 20

Man City open to selling their star man to Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace intend to add to Oliver Glasner’s squad in January, and one of their new signings could arrive from Man City. There is a strong desire to add depth in the wing department, and Oscar Bobb could be the ideal player come to Selhurst Park.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 20

Report: Ruben Amorim to have £17.5m player added to his ranks in January – but he and INEOS don’t want him

Aston Villa are reportedly ready to terminate Jadon Sancho’s loan in January and send him back to Manchester United. The in-form West Midlands outfit are

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 20

Thomas Frank stresses one fix for Tottenham’s blunt attacking edge

Tottenham’s struggles in the Premier League continued after they came up short against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground last weekend. The nature of the defeat to Sean Dyche’s side raised eyebrows at N17, with many fans questioning whether Thomas Frank is the right man to take the club forward.