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Hugo Ekitike is doing what Darwin Nunez could never

Liverpool spent much more money than any other club in world football this past summer on transfers, and while the reigning Premier League champions have very little to show for it, in all honesty, they do at least have young striker Hugo Ekitike.

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Kai Havertz just stole Martin Odegaard’s job

Arsenal avoided a major Champions League upset in their final formality of a game during the league phase, outlasting Kairat Almaty 3-2 to continue on to the knockout stages.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / The Trivela Effect / January 29

Joao Pedro sealed what Chelsea should have already known

Chelsea punched their tickets into the Champions League knockout stage with a bye week, as they defeated former Blues Antonio Conte and Romelu Lukaku in the marquee matchup of the week against reigning Serie A champions Napoli, 3-2.

Paris Saint-Germain News / Football Espana / January 29

Luis Enrique in final stages of agreeing new contract with Paris Saint-Germain

Luis Enrique has been a revelation at Paris Saint-Germain, and the former Barcelona manager is now poised to extend his stay at the reigning European champions.

Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / January 29

Real Madrid star apologises for Benfica red card

Real Madrid had a dismal evening in Lisbon on Wednesday, as they were defeated 4-2 by Benfica at the Estadio da Luz. The result meant that Alvaro Arbeloa’s side dropped out of the top 8 in the league phase standings, which means a place in the Champions League play-off for the second season in a row.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / January 29

Joan Garcia on loving life at Barcelona, Hansi Flick and World Cup aspirations

Joan Garcia has been one of the signings of the season so far, with the Barcelona goalkeeper having excelled since his arrival from Espanyol last summer.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / January 29

Real Madrid finalise plans for 2026 winter transfer window

Real Madrid have had a quiet winter transfer window thus far, despite a poor first half of the 2025-26 season. Club bosses have opted against using the market to solve their well-documented woes, in what has become a familiar trend.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 29

Match Report: Chelsea come from behind to earn impressive 3-2 win against Napoli

Chelsea came back from 2-1 down in Naples to earn a really impressive victory against Antonio Conte’s Napoli, and secure a top 8 finish in the Champions League.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / January 29

Barcelona midfielder confirms plans amid possible loan exit

This season has been a difficult one for Marc Bernal, who has struggled for minutes with Barcelona since returning from injury. After making his comeback in September after 12 months out following an ACL tear, the teenager has made few appearances, although he is now starting to gain more prominence.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 29

Newcastle United will challenge Arsenal for Madrid star

Newcastle United have emerged as a serious contender for the signature of Real Madrid midfielder Brahim Diaz, placing them in direct competition with Arsenal.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 29

Paul Scholes predicts a difficult day at Leeds for Arsenal

Arsenal face Leeds United in the Premier League this weekend, with the Gunners determined to return to winning ways after a challenging run of results.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / January 29

A Manchester City left-back was superb for City against Galatasaray

After arriving at Manchester City from Wolverhampton Wanderers last summer, Rayan Ait-Nouri has had a stop-start beginning to his City career. Injury and his participation at AFCON have held Ait-Nouri back this season, as has Nico O’Reilly’s rise to become Manchester City’s first-choice left-back.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / January 29

Report: Real Madrid make contact to lure key man from Aston Villa

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is reportedly a target for Real Madrid. A report from Football Espana claims that Real Madrid have contacted the manager’s representatives to find out whether he will be available at the end of the season.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / January 29

Dynamo acquire M Mateusz Bogusz from Cruz Azul

The Houston Dynamo acquired midfielder Mateusz Bogusz from Liga MX side Cruz Azul on Thursday. The 24-year-old Polish international is under contract through 2027-28 with options through 2029-30.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 29

Report: Liverpool ready €100m move to shatter Real Madrid transfer dream

Adam Wharton has been linked with a move away from Crystal Palace in recent months, and clubs like Real Madrid are interested in signing him. According to Fichajes, Real Madrid are looking to bring in a midfield controller, and they have identified the 21-year-old Premier League star as a target.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 29

Tottenham eye €40m-rated CA Osasuna forward who featured for Real Madrid under Xabi Alonso

Tottenham Hotspur are having a difficult time in the Premier League, lying 14th in the table. Thomas Frank continues to buy himself time in north London, despite Spurs dropping points last weekend to Burnley.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 29

BREAKING Romano says Chelsea in 'final stages' of agreeing defender deal after weeks of silence

Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal with West Ham to loan out Axel Disasi, Fabrizio Romano is reporting. The defender has been linked with moves away from the Blues time and again.

RB Leipzig News / Esteemed Kompany / January 29

Another young Manchester City defender is set to take the next step in his career

Stephen Mfuni is one of the brightest young defensive prospects at Manchester City. The 17-year-old centre-back has all of the necessary attributes to one day become a key player at the club.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 29

Manchester United copies Arsenal in new off-field deal

Manchester United are set to develop its own Crown-style television series, following the success enjoyed by Arsenal with their All or Nothing documentary.

Lille News / Caught Offside / January 29

Man United icon wants £75m signing with 'legs and the engine' as Mainoo’s partner

Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam has urged the club to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton at the end of the season. “I really like Carlos Baleba at Brighton and think he could replace Casemiro at Manchester United,” Stam told TEAMtalk.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 29

Tottenham after €30 million-rated Bundesliga star who once turned down Bayern Munich

Tottenham Hotspur remain keen to bolster their attacking ranks as they look to improve their goalscoring form under Thomas Frank. The Lilywhites are evidently lacking a reliable goal threat who can turn games in their favour either as a starter or coming off the bench.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 29

Matt Law tries to explain 'surprising' transfer decision with potential loan back

Chelsea’s January transfer activity was predicted to be pretty limited, and it’s proving to be just that so far. The Blues have been heavily linked with bids to sign a new central defender, but so far their main activity at the back has been recalling Aaron Anselmino from Borussia Dortmund.

Nottingham Forest News / Field Level Media / January 29

Red Bulls acquire GK Ethan Horvath from Cardiff City

The New York Red Bulls acquired U.S. goalkeeper Ethan Horvath from Welsh side Cardiff City on Thursday. Horvath, 30, arrives on a free transfer after New York sent $150,000 in 2026-27 general allocation money and the highest of its 2027 second-round draft picks to Charlotte FC for his discovery rights.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / January 29

Earthquakes sign German striker Timo Werner

The San Jose Earthquakes acquired forward Timo Werner from Bundesliga side Red Bull Leipzig on a permanent transfer Thursday and signed him to a designated player contract through June 2028.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 29

German prodigy has aspirations of ‘dream’ Liverpool move; Reds have been linked with him before

Brighton forward Brajan Gruda has namechecked Liverpool in citing his aspirations to ‘play for a top club’ later in his career. The Reds had actually been