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Slot reveals 'a lot of conversations' over Salah’s Liverpool future & more talks planned

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has spoken out on the situation with star player Mohamed Salah as it remains to be seen if he’ll play against Brighton this weekend.

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Celtic 0-3 Roma – 'We didn’t cope with the intensity,' Wilfried Nancy

Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy spoke to the mainstream media following Celtic’s troubling 3-0 defeat to Roma last night in the Europa League. Here is everything

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 12

Everything Slot had to say on Salah’s future in pre-Brighton press conference

The build-up to Brighton has been dominated by uncertainty rather than clarity, a situation that only heightens the scrutiny around Mo Salah. Arne Slot

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / December 12

Heung-min Son reveals how he felt after seeing his teammate break down in tears

Heung-min Son has revealed the emotional impact of his Tottenham Hotspur farewell, admitting he “felt sorry” after witnessing a teammate and a close friend of his break down in tears.

Napoli News / SempreInter.com / December 12

Inter Milan Captain Shifts Blame For Liverpool Defeat & Suggests 4-Way Battle With Roma, AC Milan & Napoli For Serie A Title

Lautaro Martinez has insisted the Inter Milan Champions League defeat to Liverpool came down to a refereeing mistake, arguing his side “threw everything

Sassuolo News / Football Italia / December 12

Report Juventus resume talks with Inter midfielder Frattesi

Tuttosport newspaper reports that Davide Frattesi’s agent has held preliminary talks with Juventus as the Inter midfielder seeks more playing time. Juventus have reportedly resumed talks with Beppe Riso, the agent of Inter midfielder Frattesi.

Real Madrid News / Real Madrid CF on SI / December 12

Matteo Moretto Reveals Key Real Madrid Target Area For Summer 2026

When Xabi Alonso took over as head coach at Real Madrid, there was plenty of work to be done regarding the squad. Some position areas had questions over players' longevity, injuries, and a lack of bodies and quality.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 12

Capello blames Conte for Napoli’s poor Champions League results

Fabio Capello argues that Antonio Conte is unable to convey ‘strength’ and ‘calmness’ to his Napoli team in the Champions League: ‘It’s a psychological issue.’ Napoli are the Serie A table leaders, level on 31 points with Milan, but the Partenopei are the lowest-ranked Serie A club in the Champions League.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / December 12

Sources: PL club eyeing Chelsea transfer target in saga that could impact Liverpool

Chelsea are one of the clubs interested in a transfer move for Sporting Lisbon centre-back Ousmane Diomande, but they face competition from Crystal Palace.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 12

Man Utd seeking ‘try before you buy’ loan deal for £33m midfielder who needs Jan move to revive WC hopes

Manchester United will reportedly test Atletico Madrid’s resolve over a loan for Conor Gallagher next month. The Old Trafford faithful will likely already be aware that United have been linked with the midfielder on numerous occasions in recent months.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 12

Modric ‘surprised’ by Allegri, Milan the ‘biggest Italian club’

Luka Modric is enjoying life on and off the pitch in Milan and admits he was ‘surprised’ by Massimiliano Allegri’s personality. The Croatian star, a 2018 Ballon d’Or winner, spoke to Gazzetta dello Sport about his first few months in Milan.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 12

Bayern update suggests Liverpool have to rethink plans after Salah – report

The latest development from Germany adds another layer to a week where the focus around us has been dominated by uncertainty that stretches far beyond team selection.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 12

Tommaso Barbieri reveals the best day of his life was at Juventus

Cremonese defender Tommaso Barbieri has reflected on the defining moment of his young career, recalling his first Champions League appearance for Juventus as the best day of his life.

Arsenal FC News / Caught Offside / December 12

'Really smart signing' – Arsenal praised for surprise deal that hurt their rivals

Arsenal have been praised for their transfer deal for Noni Madueke, who has impressed since joining from rivals Chelsea in the summer. Former Blues striker Chris Sutton says he felt at the time that Madueke’s departure from Stamford Bridge could hurt his former club, and it does seem like an increasingly smart piece of business by the Gunners.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 12

'You could see' – Marc Cucurella reveals what he noticed about Caicedo after first game at Brighton

Marc Cucurella has admitted he knew Moises Caicedo was a very good player from their first game at Brighton together. Cucurella joined Chelsea in the summer of 2022 in a deal worth £63m, before Caicedo made the switch the following summer for a then British record of £115m.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 12

Ignore Gerrard and Liverpool will beat Brighton without Salah – Opta

The build-up to our Brighton match has been dominated by discussions that stretch well beyond the tactical details of the game itself. We head into the weekend backed by the Opta Analyst supercomputer, which gives us a 52.8% chance of victory and expects Liverpool to extend our unbeaten run to five.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 12

Tottenham monitoring £52m Frenchman who is 'a real talent with real potential'

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in the RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba. The 22-year-old is highly rated across Europe, and multiple clubs are monitoring his progress.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 12

Filip Jorgensen posts 12 word message on social media amid doubts over Chelsea future

Filip Jorgensen has taken to social media and posted a 12 word message amid doubts over his future at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea signed Jorgensen from Spanish side Villarreal in the 2024 for a fee believed to be £20.9m after the Dane had impressed in La Liga.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 12

'My dream' – Former Blue recommends Chelsea to sign one experienced player

A former Chelsea player has recommended the club to sign one experienced player and says it is his dream to see him come in. I think most people reading the title of this article will know that it is highly unlikely to happen, because we have seen the word ‘experience’ get mentioned.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 12

‘Most likely destination’: Journo shares what he’s now hearing about Man Utd’s pursuit of 64 G/A PL attacker

In the event Jean-Philippe Mateta decides to call time on his Crystal Palace tenure in 2026, his ‘most likely destination’ is said to be Serie A. This comes after Manchester United were linked with Mateta over the summer amid their drawn-out search for a proven centre-forward.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 12

Precarious: Threat of a one year contract extension underlines the turmoil inside Tottenham

There doesn’t appear to be such a thing as a simple, straightforward season at Spurs these days. No better example of the way the wind continues to blow in N17 is the curious collapse of Yves Bissouma.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 12

Insider reveals Manchester United star could be a transfer target for Bayern Munich

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is reportedly someone who could be a prospective transfer target for Bayern Munich, according to Christian Falk.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / December 12

Talks planned: Liverpool transfer target has important meeting scheduled for January 1st

Bayern Munich chief Max Eberl is reportedly planning talks with Crystal Palace centre-back and Liverpool transfer target Marc Guehi on January 1st. The England international is nearing the end of his contract with Palace, and is free to start negotiating a move for next season from January onwards.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 12

‘Affordable’ PL star is a ‘new name’ on INEOS’ shortlist as he’s tipped for 2026 transfer

Manchester United have added Tyler Adams to their midfield shortlist as they continue their search for Premier League-proven signings. Indeed, the Bournemouth star, according to Ben Jacobs (via The United Stand), is a ‘new name’ amongst INEOS’ targets to reinforce Ruben Amorim’s ranks in the middle of the park.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 11

'Your one was nicer than mine!' Martinelli reveals conversation between him and Madueke

Arsenal’s victory over Club Brugge was driven by the influence of Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke, with the Englishman scoring a brace that showcased his growing confidence.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 11

Arsenal is reportedly targeting Croatian midfielder

Arsenal’s reported interest in Toni Fruk continues to grow as the midfielder enjoys an impressive spell with Rijeka. The 24-year-old has developed into one of the standout performers in his league, and his maturity and consistency have made him a player many top clubs are now monitoring closely.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 11

Arteta gives fresh update on one injured star

Mikel Arteta has provided an update on the injury suffered by Cristhian Mosquera and outlined his expected timeline for recovery. Arsenal, who had already lost William Saliba and Gabriel to injury, received further setbacks as Mosquera was forced off, leaving the club without a reserve centre-back.