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Sky Sports drops major Thomas Frank Tottenham sack update

Thomas Frank’s position as Tottenham head coach is hanging by a thread following Saturday’s damaging 2–1 defeat to West Ham, a result that has intensified pressure inside the club and sparked fresh discussions at board level.

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Juventus pinpoint two Mateta alternatives, including Man Utd striker

Juventus are working tirelessly to secure the services of Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta this month, but they’re also keeping other tracks alive.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 18

Malen: ‘Gasperini wants me to play upfront for Roma’

Donyell Malen reveals what Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini told him about his role, as he makes his debut against Torino after the move from Aston Villa.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 18

Massara on Roma investment for Malen and Vaz, but warning on Zirkzee

Roma director Frederic Massara outlines the arrival of Donyell Malen and Robinio Vaz, confirms Manchester United ‘closed the door’ on Joshua Zirkzee, but other players might leave.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / January 18

Team’s Up – Balikwisha handed No.10 chance as Welsh starts

Martin O’Neill has named his team for this evening’s Scottish Cup Fourth Round match against Auchinleck Talbot. The Scottish Champions will be hoping for a routine victory over the junior outfit at Rugby Park.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 18

Serie A | Bologna 1-2 Fiorentina: Commisso inspiration for crucial victory

Fiorentina earned a big victory away to Bologna with Rolando Mandragora and Roberto Piccoli, dedicating it to President Rocco Commisso. There was a sombre mood in the Viola camp following the death of President Commisso on Saturday, but his family wanted the team to play as scheduled in his honour.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 18

Arsenal reignites their interest in Newcastle United man

Arsenal have reportedly reignited their interest in Anthony Gordon, a player they have admired for a considerable period. The winger has been highly regarded since his time at Everton and is viewed by the Gunners as one of the standout wide players in the Premier League.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 18

Romano: Chelsea 'agreed personal terms' with top target, negotiating team already in France

Chelsea are closing in on a major January signing, in a window where they weren’t expected to sign anyone. The Blues have decided to pull the trigger on bringing in a top new central defender, with Rennes’ young sensation Jeremy Jacquet the chosen man.

Soccer News / The Laziali / January 18

Besiktas in Three-Horse Race for Nuno Tavares Despite Agreement With Lazio

Besiktas have reportedly struck an agreement with Lazio for Nuno Tavares, but still can’t finalize the player’s transfer. The Portuguese has been placed on the transfer list after failing to convince Maurizio Sarri during the first half of the season and losing his starting place to Luca Pellegrini.

Girona FC News / Serve on SI / January 18

The 5 Best Highlights From Day 1 of the Australian Open

The first day of the main draw of the 2026 Australian Open is in the books, and it did not disappoint. Some fans were up all night, struggling to navigate the labyrinth of paywalls to watch the matches.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / January 18

Why Juventus abandoned Chiesa plans in favor of Maldini

After casting Federico Chiesa aside, Juventus are now preparing an onslaught for Atalanta wantaway Daniel Maldini. Over the past few weeks, the Bianconeri attempted to bring the Liverpool winger back to Turin.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 18

Burnley draw prompts Van Dijk message Liverpool need to hear

Liverpool’s frustrating draw with Burnley may feel like two points dropped, but the captain’s words afterwards offered a far more revealing insight into where we really are.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 18

Why Chelsea let Cole Palmer play full 90 minutes last night in Premier League win

What’s eating Cole Palmer? That’s the question Chelsea fans are all asking themselves right now. In the second half of last season, the attacker really slowed down and started to look tired.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 18

Arsenal is eyeing a move for two defenders after Guehi setback

Arsenal have missed out on the signing of Marc Guehi in the current transfer window, with Manchester City winning the race for his signature. As a result, the Gunners have now shifted their focus towards alternative defensive targets as they continue to plan for both the present and the future.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / January 18

Inter Milan Owned Torino Loanee Out Of Match Squad Against Roma As Clubs Continue To Work On Transfer Solution

Torino head coach Marco Baroni has named his 22-man squad for tonight’s Serie A home match against Roma and Inter-owned Kristjan Asllani is not included.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 18

Reece James makes big admission about Chelsea’s possession play against Brentford

Chelsea got the job done against Brentford last night – two goals and a clean sheet. But it wasn’t a great game in an attacking sense. The Brentford made it a battle, and we won the battle, but it wasn’t pretty.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 18

Napoli lose Rrahmani and Politano for Champions League clash

Napoli will get a clearer idea of the muscular injuries on Monday, but Matteo Politano and Amir Rrahmani are certainly out of the Champions League trip to FC Copenhagen.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 18

'Clutching at straws' Steven Gerrard sends a message to Mikel Arteta

Mikel Arteta has insisted that Arsenal should have been awarded a penalty for Ola Aina’s handball during their Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / January 18

Romano: Spalletti’s pupil snubs Nottingham Forest while holding out for Juventus

Inter midfielder Davide Frattesi would prefer to wait for the opportunity to join Juventus rather than sign for Nottingham Forest. The 26-year-old currently finds himself at the very bottom of Cristian Chivu’s pecking order, with six midfielders ahead of him (Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Sucic, Zielinski, and Andy Diouf).

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 18

Arsenal expected to manage Saka’s minutes more going forward

Bukayo Saka was left out of the starting lineup for Arsenal’s match against Nottingham Forest, a decision that surprised a section of the fan base. Noni Madueke was handed a starting role instead, while Saka was introduced in the second half and came close to scoring what would have been a decisive winner.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 18

Sky Sports reporter: Chelsea one of three clubs 'closely monitoring' 10 g/a winger

Chelsea are one of three clubs closely monitoring Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj Moussa according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg. The Blues heavily invested in their squad last summer, especially in attack as they totally revamped the frontline with five new signings.

RB Leipzig News / Esteemed Kompany / January 18