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Tottenham plan to bolster defence with offer for €17m-rated Brazilian wonderkid

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Brazilian defender Souza from Santos. According to a report from Lucas Musetti, Tottenham have submitted an offer for the 19-year-old defender, but the proposal has been turned down.

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Winger prefers a move to Arsenal despite Manchester United interest

Karim Adeyemi has emerged as one of the most sought-after attacking players in Europe, with Arsenal and several other clubs monitoring his situation closely.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / January 2

Juventus prepared to add West Ham man to their squad this month

Juventus have reportedly expressed interest in West Ham midfielder Guido Rodriguez, with a potential move possible this month if the right conditions are met.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 2

Dominic Solanke back on the pitch as Tottenham fans learn potential return date

Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke has been sidelined for most of this season, and there hasn’t been a return timescale. Dominic Solanke was signed in 2024 as a replacement for the legendary Harry Kane, after a fantastic season with Bournemouth, where he bagged 19 goals in the Premier League.

Bologna News / SempreInter.com / January 2

Bologna & Italy Star Praises Inter Milan Head Coach As ‘A Great Person’ Ahead Of Serie A Showdown

Bologna midfielder Giovanni Fabbian has praised Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu as “a great person” ahead of Sunday night’s Serie A clash at San Siro, as he prepares to face the club where he was developed.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 2

Newcastle, Aston Villa chase 26-year-old wide player with big wages on offer

Oscar Mingueza has been linked with a move away from Celta Vigo in recent weeks. The 26-year-old defender will be out of contract at the end of the season, and he could be signed for a nominal price in January.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / January 2

Inter Milan Target Reveals Nerazzurri Rivals Juventus ‘The Perfect Place For A Defender To Learn’

Inter Milan target Tarik Muharemovic has described Juventus as “the ideal school for a defender”, reflecting on the formative years of his career during an in-depth interview with Lega Serie A.

Soccer News / The Laziali / January 2

Lazio Have a Card That Could Help Them Overtake Roma in Raspadori Race

While Roma remains the clear favorites to sign Giacomo Raspadori, Lazio feel they can still trump their arch-rivals by landing the Atletico Madrid star.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / January 2

Al-Hilal Use Cancelo Talks To State Interest In Veteran Inter Milan Defenders

Inter Milan’s talks with Al-Hilal over João Cancelo have opened the door to wider transfer discussions involving Francesco Acerbi and Stefan de Vrij, as contacts between the two clubs intensify.

Juventus hire Ottolini as new sporting director

Juventus have confirmed the appointment of Marco Ottolini as their new sporting director. “Juventus is pleased to announce the appointment of Marco Ottolini as the Club’s new Sporting Director.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 2

Arsenal target has made a January decision on his future

Arsenal has maintained a longstanding interest in Rodrygo and could be presented with an opportunity to sign him during the current transfer window. The

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 2

Club president admits it ‘hurt’ to sell their player who can ‘devastate opponents’ to Man Utd

Lecce’s president, Sticchi Damiani, has opened up on his ‘hurt’ over selling Patrick Dorgu to Manchester United this time last year. The full-back became Ruben Amorim’s first-ever signing as head coach of the Red Devils when he joined in a £30 million deal midway through the 2024/2025 campaign.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / January 2

LaLiga Left-Back Agrees to Join Lazio on Free Transfer Next Summer

Lazio have reportedly booked Villarreal full-back Alfonso Pedraza for next season, when he’ll be able to sign as a free agent. The Biancocelesti’s interest in the 29-year-old came to light earlier this week.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / January 2

Barcelona take decision on Ronald Araujo return

Barcelona are down to the bare bones defensively, with Andreas Christensen out long-term, Hansi Flick has just six options to select from, and has been using Eric Garcia in midfield of late.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 2

'We have another session' Mikel Arteta gives update on Declan Rice’s fitness

Declan Rice missed Arsenal’s win over Aston Villa, prompting concern among supporters who are keen to know whether he will be available for the upcoming Premier League fixture against Bournemouth this weekend.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 2

Thomas Frank admits that his Tottenham side won’t be able to play the way he wants

Tottenham Hotspur were held to a 0-0 draw by Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Thursday evening in their first game of 2026. Spurs wanted to build on the Crystal Palace victory and start the New Year with a bang.

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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 2

Three Arsenal stars gave FPL managers joy at the end of 2025

Arsenal has emerged as one of the strongest sides in the Premier League this season, with the team producing a consistently high level of performance across recent months.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 2

'That’s them without him' – former Reds explain Liverpool problem

Liverpool’s Anfield stalemate with Leeds United has sparked renewed debate about structure, balance and what we lose when one key figure is missing. The goalless draw extended our unbeaten run but did little to quiet concerns about fluency, urgency and attacking cohesion.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 2

Tottenham predicted lineup to play Sunderland as Kudus and Richarlison dropped

Bidding to pick up their first win of 2026, Tottenham Hotspur welcome Sunderland to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday in the Premier League. Spurs are 12th in the Premier League table, boasting 26 points from their first 19 matches of the season.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 2

'We’ve lost our DNA' – Liverpool legend delivers blunt verdict

Liverpool’s latest Anfield performance has prompted familiar questions about identity, intensity and direction as we continue to grind out results without fully convincing.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 2

Dominic King points to worrying Liverpool trend after Anfield stalemate

Liverpool’s goalless draw with Leeds may only count as two points dropped, but the wider discussion around how we are playing has grown louder. From a table perspective, we remain firmly in the hunt for the top four and boast the longest unbeaten run in the Premier League, yet performances at Anfield are starting to look different.

Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / January 2

West Ham consider signing £325,000-a-week English star in January

West Ham United are reportedly in discussions over a potential loan move for Raheem Sterling, as the club looks to inject much-needed attacking quality into their squad for the second half of the season.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / January 2

Sources: Chelsea have concrete transfer interest in Premier League duo, including Arsenal star

Chelsea have set their sights on potential transfer deals for two top young Premier League talents in the form of Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers and Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 2

Chelsea reveal who will be in charge for Sunday’s game against Man City

Chelsea under-21s coach Calum McFarlane is set to be in charge of the team for Sunday’s game against Manchester City according to reports. Enzo Maresca left Chelsea on Thursday just 18 months into a five year contract, and six months after securing Champions League qualification and winning both the Conference League and Club World Cup.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / January 2

Several fitness concerns have emerged for Manchester City after their draw with Sunderland

Manchester City entered last night’s nil-all draw with Sunderland with five players unavailable for selection. John Stones, Mateo Kovacic and Oscar Bobb missed last night’s match due to injury.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 2

'One of the players on their radar' – Ben Jacobs provides update on Chelsea transfer targets

Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is one of the players on Chelsea’s radar according to journalist Ben Jacobs. The Blues once again heavily invested in the squad last summer, and made five new attacking signings as they totally revamped their frontline.