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Real Madrid to welcome back defender for Villarreal clash, forward poised to miss out

Real Madrid are aiming to make it three wins in a row when they take on Villarreal in a top-of-the-table La Liga clash on Saturday. Alvaro Arbeloa’s side,

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 22

Roma and Bologna guarantee Europa League play-off spots

Roma and Bologna are already guaranteed a spot in the Europa League play-offs, but the Giallorossi need just one point to be sure of a top eight finish.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 22

Gasperini: ‘Roma squad players put to the test’ with VfB Stuttgart

Gian Piero Gasperini is above all glad Roma beat VfB Stuttgart with major squad rotation in the Europa League, as these players were ‘really put to the

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 22

Barcelona finalise second January signing – announcement pending

For weeks, Barcelona have been working on bringing in a new striker, and a deal has now been completed in the last 24 hours. Hamza Abdelkarim is the player that has been worked on, and after weeks of negotiations, the process appears to be finalised.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 22

Pisilli: ‘Playing for Roma is a dream for me’ after 2-0 victory

Niccolò Pisilli celebrated his decisive two goals against VfB Stuttgart to secure Europa League progress, the academy product assuring ‘playing for Roma

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 22

Barcelona beat Premier League clubs to signing of winger

Barcelona are unlikely to make any further additions to the first team squad during the winter transfer window, but they are making moves for the lower categories.

West Ham United News / Caught Offside / January 22

Report: 22-year-old has completed his medical ahead of West Ham transfer

West Ham United are closing in on the capture of Keiber Lamadrid. According to journalist Elias Lopez, the player has already arrived in London, and he has passed his medical with West Ham United.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 22

UEL | Roma 2-0 VfB Stuttgart: Marvellous Pisilli double for Europa dream

A marvellous brace from Niccolò Pisilli gave Roma victory over VfB Stuttgart to lock down at least a Europa League play-off, as they climb into the top eight.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / Caught Offside / January 22

Report: Sunderland in talks to sign experienced veteran from Bundesliga club

Sunderland are hoping to sign the Borussia Monchengladbach goalkeeper Jonas Omlin during the January transfer window. According to a report from Pete O’Rourke, Sunderland have already opened talks to sign the goalkeeper from the German club, and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done.

Reports: Atlanta United acquiring U.S. youth international Adrian Gill

Atlanta United is closing in on a deal to acquire American midfielder Adrian Gill on a permanent transfer from FC Barcelona, multiple outlets reported Thursday.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 22

Arsenal makes a decision on the future of their returning frontman

Gabriel Jesus delivered a clear statement of intent with his two goals as Arsenal defeated Inter Milan in their most recent match. His performance has intensified the debate around Arsenal’s striking options, particularly at a time when Viktor Gyokeres has struggled to replicate his previous goal-scoring form.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / January 22

MLS extends transfer window to align with global soccer schedule

In advance of moving to a summer-spring schedule starting in 2027, MLS will officially alter its secondary transfer window to run through September. The league's primary transfer window will take place Jan.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 22

Chelsea pushing for more depth, Brazilian star could join before transfer deadline

Chelsea are interested in signing the Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz during the January transfer window. The 27-year-old is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest from Juventus, but he has struggled for regular game time at the Premier League club.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 22

Ornstein Exclusive: Chelsea consider loaning 27 year old Brazil international this month

We’re reaching the critical stage of this January transfer window – with just over a week to go, deals are hotting up all over the place. New names are being mentioned all the time, and top source David Ornstein has just mentioned a totally new option for Chelsea.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 22

Thierry Henry takes a dig at Tottenham while praising Harry Kane’s game at Bayern Munich

It’s been a while since Harry Kane swapped the Tottenham Hotspur badge on his chest for Bayern Munich. And the England international has been playing some of the best football of his career for the German giants as he powers Vincent Kompany & Co.

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Arsenal FC News / Caught Offside / January 22

Report: Mikel Arteta sets sights on signing mercurial defender from Brazil

Arsenal are interested in signing the Brazilian defender Iago Machado. The 16-year-old has emerged as a target for the north London club, and he is on the radar of clubs like Ajax as well.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 22

Report: Liverpool leading the 'big six' race to sign £65m wonderkid

Liverpool are very interested in signing the Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. The 21-year-old has been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park in recent times, and the “big six” clubs are all interested in signing him.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 22

Hugely respected ExWHUEmployee is calling another unsettling transfer rumour

There’s fresh transfer speculation linking West Ham United with Radu Drăgușin from Tottenham Hotspur as of today. Where is the good news?! The main source for this speculation is always a reliable West Ham insider account @ExWHUEmployee who posted that Dragusin has emerged as a target for the Hammers.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 22

Even more than VVD: Liverpool would need to stump up eye-watering fee to sign centre-back colossus

Liverpool would seemingly have to pay a gigantic fee to sign reported transfer target Micky van de Ven from Tottenham Hotspur. The Reds had been strongly

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 22

Watch: Chelsea manager names the thing which impressed him most from 1-0 win

Chelsea got the job done against Pafos in the Champions League last night, winning 1-0, but there’s no doubt it wasn’t a great performance, and the crowd wanted more goals – goals that could prove crucial for our final standing in the table.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 22

Van Dijk explains why one Marseille question crossed a line for Slot

Virgil van Dijk has publicly backed Arne Slot after describing a pre-match question about his manager’s future as “disrespectful” following Liverpool’s Champions League win in Marseille.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 22

Nwaneri reveals what Saliba told him about Olympique Marseille

William Saliba’s development into a key figure at Arsenal was shaped significantly by his loan spell at Olympique Marseille, a period that proved decisive in his career progression.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 22

Spurs board under fire again as a whopping £100M+ transfer fee is mooted

This has been a horrible season for Thomas Frank, and there’s no indication that it’s likely to improve anytime soon. The squad is ravaged with injuries, results have been appalling, bar in Europe, and now it looks as if another top player, in Micky van de Ven, is set for the departure lounge in N17.

VfL Wolfsburg News / Esteemed Kompany / January 22

The time is now for a forgotten Manchester City attacker to make his mark

It is no secret that Erling Haaland is battling fatigue. Haaland’s performances have dropped recently and he does look in desperate need of a rest. Unfortunately for Manchester City, with Omar Marmoush absent for over a month due to his participation at AFCON with Egypt, Pep Guardiola hasn’t been able to give Haaland the rest he needs.