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Rapids sign GK Nico Hansen to new contract

The Colorado Rapids signed goalkeeper Nico Hansen to a new contract Thursday that runs through the 2027-28 season. The deal includes options for the 2028-29 and 2029-30 campaigns for the 24-year-old Hansen, who made his MLS debut in 2025.

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Massara: ‘Roma ready to take more opportunities to improve squad’

Roma director of sport Frederic Massara confirms they are ready to ‘evaluate other opportunities to further improve the squad’ ahead of tonight’s Europa League game with VfB Stuttgart.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 22

Mheuka and Fofana deals look most likely for Chelsea out of 10 listed January moves

We’ve reached the 22nd of January and Chelsea have done very little in terms of transfers. Dom Smith of the Evening Standard has lined up ten potential deals we could see before the end of the month.

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.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / January 22

Alfredo Pedulla – Talks Between Inter Milan & PSV Eindhove Winger In 'Advanced Stages'

Negotiations between Inter Milan and PSV Eindhoven winger Ivan Perisic have reportedly reached ‘advanced stages.’ According to Sportitalia journalist Alfredo Pedulla via FCInter1908, the Croatian veteran is ‘completely open’ to returning to San Siro.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 22

Arsenal overtakes Man Utd in the Deloitte Football Money League

Arsenal have overtaken Manchester United in the latest Deloitte Football Money League rankings, highlighting the club’s continued progress both on and off the pitch.

Seville News / Football Italia / January 22

Report – Juventus & Fenerbahce reach agreement over En-Nesyri deal

Juventus and Fenerbahçe have reportedly reached an agreement in principle over a deal for Youssef En-Nesyri, with the final decision now resting with the player.

Napoli News / Football Italia / January 22

Napoli face injury blow as David Neres risks 2 months out through tendon injury

Napoli’s season continues to be shaped by setbacks, and the latest concern centres on David Neres. What initially appeared to be a minor issue has now escalated into a far more serious injury, leaving the club bracing for a prolonged absence.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / January 22

Report – Inter Milan Interest In Aston Villa Goalkeeper Firmly Declined: Tottenham Hotspur Star Remains Nerazzurri Top Target

Serie A giants Inter Milan are reportedly not interested in Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez despite earlier rumors. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri have never entertained the prospect of purchasing the Argentine veteran.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 22

Romagnoli departure raises serious red flags as Lazio teeter on brink of catastrophe

For a while now, Lazio have come across a bit like having a walk along the beach and spotting a child sat on the edge of a cliff. With an irresponsible parent, in this case Lotito, the club have been left to their own devices and now appear perilously close to a total collapse.

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.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / January 22

Juventus maintain their place in Deloitte’s Top 20 Money League

Juventus have preserved their place among the richest clubs in the world, as revealed by the newly-released Deloitte Football Money League 2026. The Bianconeri were 16th last year, and they remain in the same place in the table, based on the club’s released accounts for the 2024/25 season.

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.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 22

Emmanuel Eboue wants Arsenal’s wingers to focus more on Gyokeres

Viktor Gyokeres has struggled to replicate his prolific scoring form at Arsenal, and concerns are growing about the team’s effectiveness in utilising the Swedish striker.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 22

Tottenham all set to reignite summer move for £110,000-a-week NFO star who did a U-turn on the club last year

Tottenham managed to bring in some high-profile names last summer after spending around £180m on their signatures. The Lilywhites focused on bolstering their attack by signing players who could instantly slot into the starting eleven under Thomas Frank.

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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 / Chelsea News / January 22

'He will ask for a transfer request…' – Chelsea must do one thing to keep Cole Palmer says former player

Cole Palmer wasn’t in the Chelsea team last night, but today the talk is all about him as the rumours about a potential departure from Chelsea continue to build slowly.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 22

BBC Sport: Chelsea face major summer decision as three players seek new contracts

Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Levi Colwill want to enter talks over signing improved contracts with Chelsea according to reports. The Blues are known for offering long term heavily incentivised contracts under the Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital ownership.

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 / Caught Offside / January 22

Man United & Chelsea target Bundesliga midfielder who wants Premier League move

Manchester United and Chelsea have both registered interest in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, according to reports from Sky Germany. The 25-year-old

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.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 22

Tottenham planning ‘transfer attack’ on £52m-rated ‘exceptional’ Dortmund midfielder despite Gallagher arrival

Tottenham secured a much-needed victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League earlier this week. After a disappointing start to the season, their European campaign has acted as a saving grace for the Lilywhites as they look to build on last season’s Europa League success.

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.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 22

Dominik Szoboszlai taunts Jeremie Frimpong with brutal three-word reply to Instagram post

Dominik Szoboszlai jokingly teased Jeremie Frimpong in the replies to an Instagram post from the Dutchman after Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Marseille on Wednesday night.

Nottingham Forest News / Extratime Talk / January 22

Braga vs Nottingham Forest: Tough Away Trip Presents Chance Of Leaping Into Top Eight

Braga vs Nottingham Forest presents a clear opportunity for both sides as we enter the business end of the league phase in the UEFA Europa League. With a spot in the knockout stages more or less confirmed, Braga and Nottingham Forest will be looking to avoid the play-offs if possible.