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Arsenal loanee sparks debate in France after rough tackle

Ethan Nwaneri has sparked debate in France following a controversial incident during Olympique Marseille’s French Cup victory over Rennes, after the referee declined to send him off for a rough challenge on Glen Kamara.

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Juventus eager for new Kolo Muani proposal to PSG, but not with Thuram

Juventus are reportedly ready to try again for Randal Kolo Muani in the summer, when he’ll return to PSG from Tottenham, but are not prepared to sacrifice Khephren Thuram.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / February 4

Bologna sporting director comments on their swap deal with Juventus

Juventus and Bologna completed a player exchange during the last transfer window involving Emil Holm and Joao Mario, a move both clubs will hope proves beneficial in the long term.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 4

Palladino: ‘Lookman asked to leave, Atalanta ready for strong Juventus’

Atalanta coach Raffaele Palladino insists they ‘care about’ the Coppa Italia quarter-final against Juventus, but confirm Ademola Lookman ‘asked to leave’ for Atletico Madrid.

Arsenal FC News / Extratime Talk / February 4

Arsenal’s Mentality Guides Them Past Chelsea And Into The Carabao Cup Final

Arsenal’s mentality and resolve saw them secure their place in the Carabao Cup final, but the moment felt bigger than a single result. It was not just about advancing to Wembley or keeping a trophy dream alive, but rather felt like something internally had shifted.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 4

Di Lorenzo to have surgery despite all-clear on ACL: ‘The pain was unbearable’

Napoli have confirmed that captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo is set to have surgery, despite the fact that he was given the all-clear from a potential ACL injury earlier this week.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / February 4

Celtic in Europe in the Eighties – Epilogue And The Winds of Change

In the early Eighties, Celtic had come agonisingly close against sides who went on to reach the European Cup semi-finals (Real Madrid and Real Sociedad), Cup Winners’ Cup finals (Rapid Vienna and Atletico Madrid) and the UEFA Cup semi-final (Nottingham Forest).

Athletic Bilbao News / Caught Offside / February 4

Report: Tottenham want €40m ace as priority as key star’s replacement hunt heats up

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Aitor Paredes from Athletic Club Bilbao. The 25-year-old central defender has done well for the La Liga club, and Tottenham want to secure his signature in the summer.

Real Betis News / Football Espana / February 4

Sevilla Sporting Director rules out Sergio Ramos return as player

What seemed too fantastic to be true has been deemed just that by Sevilla Sporting Director Antonio Cordon. Late in the transfer window there was talk that Los Nervionenses could bring back Ramos as a player to address their defensive issues.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 4

Paratici begins new Fiorentina role after leaving Tottenham

Fabio Paratici is back in Italy and as of Wednesday morning, has officially begun his new role as sporting director of Serie A side Fiorentina after leaving Tottenham Hotspur earlier this year. As of Wednesday morning, the former Juventus director has started his new role as sporting director of Fiorentina.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / February 4

Man United want 21-year-old wide player, set to trigger major role change for Old Trafford star

Manchester United are considering a summer move for Lewis Hall from Newcastle United. The 21-year-old has been an important player for Newcastle since joining the club, and he could prove to be an excellent long-term investment for Manchester United as well.

Inter Miami News / Field Level Media / February 4

Argentina club looking to lure Lionel Messi home in 2027

Argentina club Newell's Old Boys is working on a plan to bring two-time MLS MVP Lionel Messi home next year. A team executive confirmed that it's trying to entice Messi to return to his boyhood club for the first half of 2027.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 4

Tonali’s agent gives more updates on his client’s future after late Arsenal interest

Sandro Tonali was linked with a potential move to Arsenal late in the most recent transfer window, but no agreement was reached, an outcome that did not come as a surprise.

Seville News / To The Lane And Back / February 4

Teenage Tottenham loanee worth €40m urged to join Bayern Munich by Ivan Rakitic

Tottenham Hotspur youngster Luka Vuskovic has been making headlines in the Bundesliga. On a season-long loan at SV Hamburger, the 18-year-old has been one of the breakthrough stars of this Bundesliga campaign.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Caught Offside / February 4

Chelsea eye £60m move for South American, could dump player just months after signing him

Chelsea are plotting an ambitious move to sign Endrick from Real Madrid at the end of the season. The talented young attacker is currently on loan at Lyon and has been outstanding since his move to France.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / February 4

Liverpool labelled January transfer window losers as dust settles on short-term risks – Opta

Liverpool have been named among the “losers” of the January transfer window by Opta Analyst, despite securing a major deal for the future. Opta reviewed the Premier League’s winter business and concluded that our activity did not fully address the problems that have developed this season.

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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 4

'Everything to me.' Eze keen on winning trophies with Arsenal

Eberechi Eze is a lifelong Arsenal supporter, and joining the Gunners in the summer represented the fulfilment of a long-held ambition. The move came after a successful period at Crystal Palace, where he won two trophies in a matter of months, and he is eager to continue that run of success in north London.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 4

Merson accuses Chelsea of not doing enough against Arsenal

Most observers felt that Chelsea delivered a strong performance despite their defeat to Arsenal in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal last night, but Paul Merson strongly disagreed with that assessment.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / February 4

Journo highlights what will give Thomas Frank ‘some new life’ as Tottenham continue to languish at 14th in the table

Tottenham Hotspur’s resilience against Manchester City last weekend would have surprised the fans. Trailing 2-0 at the break, Thomas Frank’s boys mounted an incredible comeback to secure a point, showcasing grit, character and determination in the face of difficulty.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / February 4

Chelsea set up for major summer transfer spend after quiet January puts Blues into black

This is a syndicated version of this story, originally featured on the BBC Sport website. Chelsea’s January ended up being a quiet one – which was always what was expected, despite some tantalising and far-fetched rumours along the way.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / February 4

Chelsea’s summer transfer plans involved 3 new players coming in as well as 1 already signed

The Athletic have revealed Chelsea want to sign more new players in the summer within three different positions. Despite Chelsea recalling centre back

Soccer News / Stretty News / February 4

Official: Man Utd top target signs contract until June 2029

Manchester United missed out on the prospect of signing Ruben Neves on a free transfer in July, as he decided to extend his stay with Al-Hilal. The Premier

Soccer News / Caught Offside / February 4

Report: Man United plot summer move for Premier League striker looking for a new club

Manchester United could emerge as a surprise destination for Jean-Philippe Mateta this summer, with reports suggesting the Crystal Palace forward is now firmly on the Red Devils’ radar.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 4

There’s one very simple reason why Harvey Elliott didn’t make the move to MLS in January

Despite some reports linking him with a loan move to Major League Soccer (MLS) in January, Harvey Elliott seemingly had no interest in relocating across the Atlantic Ocean.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / February 4

Why Jeremy Jacquet is not a Liverpool player yet

Liverpool have agreed a deal for Jeremy Jacquet, but the defender is not yet a Liverpool player and will not officially join until the summer. That distinction matters because there has been confusion over whether the 20-year-old French centre-back has already moved to Anfield or has been loaned back to Rennes.

VfL Wolfsburg News / Esteemed Kompany / February 4

Is it time for this Manchester City side to embrace the chaos and play to their strengths?

As Manchester City have continued the rebuild of their squad after an era of dominance, a new group of players with a different set of strengths has been tasked with leading City into a new era.