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World Cup winner strongly linked with Manchester United available for just £40m

Aston Villa appear prepared to sell Emiliano Martinez this January, according to Football Insider. Despite being a fan favorite and a pivotal figure in the club’s recent resurgence, fresh reports suggest that the Midlands club may be willing to sanction a departure for the Argentine shot-stopper.

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Chelsea player makes his case to start against Napoli – Chelsea fans split over their choice

Joao Pedro scored a great goal and drew a penalty as Chelsea beat Crystal Palace on Sunday. It was his best performance for some time. “Once Estevao passed the ball to me, I felt confident that I could take the chance and I’m just very happy I managed to score and help the team,” the striker said.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 26

Napoli confirm Neres and Milinkovic-Savic injury status after surgery decisions

Napoli have confirmed that two key first-team players are set for spells on the sidelines after David Neres’s decision to have surgery in London, and a new muscular issue for goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 26

Liverpool icon still thinks Arsenal are the best team in England

Michael Owen still believes Arsenal are the only team capable of stopping themselves from winning the Premier League title this season, despite a recent dip in form that has raised concerns among supporters.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 26

Transfer insider: Liverpool have no intention of selling one Anfield stalwart in the summer

According to one transfer insider, Liverpool have no intention of selling Virgil van Dijk in the summer and would prefer to see him run out his current contract.

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 26

Carrick could give Man Utd huge edge over Liverpool in the race for ‘outstanding’ star

Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton revealed his desire to play in the Champions League amidst interest from Manchester United and Liverpool. The 21-year-old was one of the best Premier League revelations in the 2023/24 season, when he earned a call-up for England’s Euro 2024 squad.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 26

The numbers behind Liverpool’s drop-off this season

Liverpool’s Premier League season is being defined by a frustrating gap between how we want to play and what the numbers keep saying about us. The 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth simply put a sharper frame around problems that have been building for months.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 26

Liverpool confirm loan return as question grows over what went wrong

Liverpool have confirmed Lewis Koumas has returned from his loan spell at Birmingham City, and it inevitably raises the question of why the move never really caught fire.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 26

'Astonishment' at Chelsea transfer decision as Blues seem to burn bridges with friendly club

Chelsea have made this first important moves of the Liam Rosenior era, one of them being the recall of Aaron Anselmino from Borussia Dortmund. After starting just 7 games thanks to injuries, the former Boca man will come back to Cobham, which his next steps uncertain.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 26

Arsenal told how much it will cost them to sign La Liga attacker

Arsenal is one of the clubs that have been linked with a potential move for Julian Alvarez, with reports suggesting he could return to the Premier League.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / January 26

Arsenal’s Premier League Title Race Setback: Shocking Home Blow That Cranks Up Title Race Pressure

Arsenal did not lose a football match so much as they lost control of their own intent. For half an hour, the Emirates felt like a stage built for authority – wave after wave, United pinned back, Arsenal dictating the script.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 26

How Xabi Alonso feels about Liverpool return as Sky reporter shares what ‘sources’ have indicated

According to what one Sky Sports reporter has heard from ‘sources close to’ Xabi Alonso, the former Liverpool midfielder would be ‘more than happy’ to return to Anfield in the guise of head coach if the opportunity were to arise.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 26

37.7 yards on the ball – the stats behind Chelsea star’s superb run and finish

Sunday’s Chelsea win wasn’t pretty. Once again, the Blues struggled in the first half, but this time they had a magician on the pitch to make things happen.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 26

French media full of praise for Nwaneri after his weekend debut

Ethan Nwaneri made his first start for Olympique Marseille at the weekend, only days after completing a loan move to the Ligue 1 side. The switch came after a frustrating spell at Arsenal, where opportunities had been limited, prompting him to seek regular football elsewhere.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 26

Gary Neville has noticed something about Liverpool that they need to ‘get rid of’ immediately

Gary Neville has urged Liverpool to ‘get rid of’ what he believes to be a self-pitying attitude on the pitch during this chastening season. The Reds’ nightmarish

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / January 26

Effects of Omar Marmoush and a Changed Approach Evident in 2-0 Manchester City Win Against Wolves

A Manchester City win against Wolves on Saturday, January 24, at the Etihad Stadium saw them move closer to Arsenal. The Cityzens now trail the Gunners by four points.

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L’Equipe: Jeremy Jacquet to Chelsea not over yet – Chelsea encouraged with €50m negotiation

The Jeremy Jacquet to Chelsea story may not be over just yet, and it seems like we are even speaking about for January here. It emerged earlier on that Chelsea are not going to be signing the young centre back from Rennes this window, although there was talk of a pre-deal for the summer.

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 26

New proposal sent today: Euro giants ‘renew’ interest in Man Utd ‘difference-maker’ after missing out on target

Juventus have ‘renewed their interest’ in Joshua Zirkzee after missing out on their first-choice target, Youssef En-Nesyri. Indeed, the Serie A giants

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 26

Arsenal fail their audition in loss to Manchester United

I asked for Arsenal to produce a performance on Sunday to reassure Gooners and, more importantly, themselves that it was merely a coincidence that points had been dropped directly after watching Manchester City and Aston Villa slip up.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / January 26

Marc Guehi Manchester City Debut: New Defensive Assurance in Premier League Win

Manchester City returned to winning ways in the Premier League with a 2‑0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Etihad Stadium, and one of the most notable aspects of the match was the Marc Guehi Manchester City debut.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 26

Wataru Endo sums up dressing-room mood after Bournemouth heartbreak

Wataru Endo’s post-match reaction after the Bournemouth loss offered a calm snapshot of where we are right now, after conceding a stoppage-time winner and seeing our unbeaten run end.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 26

David Seaman criticises one decision Mikel Arteta made against Man Utd

David Seaman cannot understand why Mikel Arteta decided to take Martin Odegaard off during Arsenal’s match against Manchester United yesterday. With the team chasing goals and trailing 2-1, the Arsenal manager replaced Odegaard with Mikel Merino, who went on to score an equaliser for the Gunners.

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 26