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Pep Guardiola sees Premier League defender as solution to defensive woes at Man City

Manchester City are preparing a high-profile summer move for Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento, according to TEAMtalk. Pep Guardiola is reportedly

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Liverpool make ultimate decision on the future of Mo Salah amid current crisis

Liverpool remain committed to keeping Mohamed Salah at Anfield until the end of his contract, despite the growing speculation surrounding his future and his surprise omission from the Champions League squad to face Inter Milan on Tuesday night.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / December 10

Bayern confident about signing Tottenham target; if signed he can replace Bentancur at Hotspur Way

Tottenham Hotspur have been looking to bring in a new midfielder in the upcoming 2026 transfer window. It has been a long time coming, given how the Lilywhites had been eyeing reinforcing their second phase for a while, but they haven’t been able to do so, and we are seeing that on the pitch as well this season.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 10

Tottenham January transfer in motion? agent contacted after manager gives go-ahead

Mathys Tel has struggled for regular opportunities at Tottenham Hotspur, and Roma are interested in signing him. The Italian outfit is looking to add more quality to the attacking unit, and they believe that the Spurs attacker could be a useful acquisition.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 10

Slot reacts after hearing what Liverpool fans did just minutes into the match in Milan

Liverpool returned from Italy with a vital Champions League win and an important reminder of who we are as a club, after a turbulent week behind the scenes.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 10

'Barcelona seems like a long time ago' – Pundit reacts to ‘bizarre’ Chelsea performance

One pundit has been reacting to what he describes as a ‘bizarre’ Chelsea performance last night over in Italy. Enzo Maresca was speaking to the media after the game and he was defending his subs that he made, something that has been heavily criticised by fans and other pundits.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 10

Decision made: 38 G/A PL star knows where he wants to play football in 2026 after meeting one-on-one with Ruben Amorim

Antoine Semenyo is expected to be on the move next month after it was confirmed that his Bournemouth contract contains a release clause. Indeed, his suitors will have to shell out an upfront fee of £60 million plus £5 million in add-ons if they are to buy him out of his terms at the Vitality Stadium.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 10

3 Chelsea stars get €45m price rises after successful start to season

Transfermarkt have just released their December price update for the Premier League, and despite a recent wobble Chelsea’s good start to the season has meant they’ve got 3 of the top 10 biggest risers in the division.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / December 10

'Special' Tottenham target has a transfer preference and its good news for Thomas Frank

Kobbie Mainoo has been linked with a move away from Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs interested in him. The 20-year-old midfielder needs to play regularly at this stage of his career, and Manchester United will not be able to provide him with that platform.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / December 10

Report: Three clubs willing to offer Mo Salah escape route out of Liverpool

Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah continues to dominate headlines amid mounting speculation over his future at Anfield. According to talkSPORT, Al-Hilal, NEOM FC, and Al-Qadsiah have all expressed strong interest in signing the Egyptian winger, who could be approaching the final stages of his glittering Liverpool career.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 10

Enzo Maresca’s excuses after defeat to Atalanta described as 'batsh*t' by journalist

One journalist covering Chelsea’s defeat to Atalanta last night has described Enzo Maresca’s excuses as “batsh*t”. The Blues took the lead in the first

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 10

Ben Foster says Amorim has a player in his ranks who’s just ‘unreal’, and he’s ‘getting even better’

Ben Foster has poured praise on Manchester United summer signing Matheus Cunha. The former goalkeeper’s comments came just before United’s win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday night, which saw Cunha oversee a tremendous display on his first return to Molineux following his exit in June.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 10

Liverpool fans pick side in the Salah vs Slot controversy with chant against Inter Milan

Liverpool’s ongoing turmoil took a surprising turn on Tuesday night when traveling supporters at the San Siro broke into chants of support for under-pressure manager Arne Slot during the club’s Champions League clash against Inter Milan.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 10

Chelsea face uphill struggle to get into UCL last 16 with familiar faces in the way

Chelsea now face a real uphill struggle if they want to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League after last night. The Blues got beat 2-1 by Atalanta, with head coach Enzo Maresca getting some big criticism for his subs that he made in the game, many attributing this to the main reason why they lost the game.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / December 10

Sources: Chelsea scout 10-goal striker with January move looking highly likely

Argentine striker Joaquín Panichelli has become one of the most sought-after young talents in Europe, with several elite clubs vying for his signature ahead of the January transfer window.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 10

'I just keep coming back to it' – Joe Cole once again highlights obvious Chelsea problem

Joe Cole will feel like a broken record as he once again highlights a CLEAR problem that this current Chelsea have. I am even more passionate about this issue because it is something that I have been saying since the new owners put their ‘project’ in place as well.

Girona FC News / Football Espana / December 9

Barcelona rule out January exit for youngster short of game time

Barcelona are not planning to allow Marc Bernal out the door in the January transfer window, in spite of his lack of minutes this season. The 18-year-old returned to fitness in September from a cruciate ligament injury, after missing 13 months of action, but has been eased back in by Hansi Flick in even slower fashion than expected.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 9

Andy Robertson gives typically honest answer over huge VAR talking points in Liverpool win

Andy Robertson was typically forthright with his assessment of the two major VAR talking points from Liverpool’s win over Inter Milan on Tuesday night.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 9

3 things we learned from Tottenham’s ruthless 3-0 Champions League win over Slavia Prague

Tottenham Hotspur enjoyed an inspired win against Slavia Prague in the Champions League earlier today. Thomas Frank & Co. built on that win against Brentford at the weekend as they moved one step closer to automatic qualification for the knockout stages of the European top tier.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Esteemed Kompany / December 9

Playing Real Madrid at the Bernabeu will give Manchester City a glimpse at their progress

Manchester City take on Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night in their sixth fixture of this season’s UEFA Champions League league phase. Manchester City’s unexpected defeat to Bayer Leverkusen on matchday five means they are precariously placed to finish in the top eight of the Champions League league phase.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 9

Arteta calls up academy quartet to first team training amidst injury concerns

Mikel Arteta has called up four academy players to join Arsenal’s first-team training ahead of their game against Club Brugge tomorrow. The senior squad has been heavily affected by injuries in recent weeks, making it essential to manage player availability carefully and avoid further setbacks.

RB Leipzig News / Esteemed Kompany / December 9

Further details emerge on John Stones injury but no timeline for how long he will be out for is set

John Stones missed Manchester City’s 3-nil win over Sunderland on Saturday with an undisclosed injury. Pep Guardiola revealed after his team’s dominant win at the Etihad that the England international had sustained an injury in the lead-up to last weekend’s Premier League fixture.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 9

‘It would be mad’ – Curtis Jones says what all Liverpool fans want to hear ahead of Inter Milan clash

Curtis Jones has stressed he and his Liverpool teammates are desperate to get back to winning ways against Inter Milan in the Champions League this evening.

Liverpool FC News / Yardbarker / December 9

Liverpool-Mohamed Salah situation marks crisis of high expectations

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Empoli News / To The Lane And Back / December 9

Thomas Frank admits one Tottenham player has found it hard to stay happy without game time

Antonin Kinsky was initially signed by Tottenham Hotspur from Slavia Prague in January 2025 as cover for the then injured Guglielmo Vicario. The young goalkeeper impressed on his Tottenham debut against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup, just three days after arriving at the club.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 9

Club Brugge vs Arsenal: Three Key Factors To Consider, Predicted Lineups, Injuries

Club Brugge vs Arsenal is going to be an entertaining clash on Matchday 6 of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League new league stage when the two sides clash at the Jan Breydel Stadium on Wednesday, December 10.