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Chelsea vs Bournemouth – Team News: Estevao and Cole Palmer get latest chance to start together

Chelsea face Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge in just over an hour, and the teams are in! Enzo Maresca needs a win, but also knows that Chelsea have a big game against Manchester City on Sunday.

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Raspadori wanted by Roma and Galatasaray, as Atletico Madrid set demands

According to reports, Roma are only prepared to offer a loan with option to buy for €17m, so Atletico Madrid could give Giacomo Raspadori to Galatasaray.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 30

Serie A Week 18 official referees for big games

Davide Massa is the referee assigned to Lazio-Napoli, while Atalanta-Roma is officiated by Michael Fabbri, and Inter-Bologna goes to Marco Guida. Serie A will open in 2026 with its Week 18 fixtures, which run from Friday January 2 to Sunday January 4.

Soccer News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / December 30

Chelsea vs Bournemouth: Starting XIs, confirmed team news for Premier League clash

Enzo Maresca has named his Chelsea side to face AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League. It's the final game of 2025 for Chelsea as they look to bounce back from their 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa and end the year with a win.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 30

Philadelphia Union acquire D Finn Sundstrom from D.C. United

The Philadelphia Union acquired 19-year-old defender Finn Sundstrom from D.C. United on Tuesday. Sundstrom arrives via transfer from USL Championship side North Carolina FC and is under contract through 2028 with club options for 2029 and 2030.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 30

Arsenal man is keen on winning World Cup place despite struggles

Kai Havertz has endured a frustrating year marked by injuries and limited opportunities, having played fewer than ten league games across the whole of 2025.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 30

AC Milan challenging Juventus for Premier League veteran

Bernardo Silva is expected to leave Manchester City at the end of the season as the club continues to phase out several of their more experienced players, and a move to Serie A is emerging as a realistic possibility.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 30

'Not physical enough, not hard-working enough' – Chelsea have £100m problem with midfielder who clashes with Cole Palmer

Chelsea have a problem now that their star player Cole Palmer and their £100m midfielder Enzo Fernandez are both fit. They can’t both fit as a number 10 in Enzo Maresca’s team, but playing Enzo deeper weakens the team defensively.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 30

Real Madrid discard move for Premier League midfielder as priorities become clear

Real Madrid are in the process of determining their transfer strategy for 2026, and some of their priorities have become clear. It appears that Los Blancos will not make a move for a player in January, but are sizing up their options for the summer.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 30

Inter Miami talent Silvetti targeted by Fiorentina for 2026

Fiorentina have reportedly set their sights on Inter Miami’s Argentinean forward Mateo Silvetti for the January transfer window. The Viola are set to revolutionise their squad mid-season when new director of sport Fabio Paratici arrives from Tottenham Hotspur.

Manchester City News / Football Italia / December 30

Agent: ‘Donnarumma delayed wedding for World Cup, bonded with Haaland’

Gianluigi Donnarumma’s agent reveals the Italy goalkeeper delayed his wedding for the World Cup, while he immediately bonded with Erling Haaland and Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 30

Valencia sound out move for Leeds United winger

Valencia are a year on from the appointment of Carlos Corberan, but despite a brilliant second half of the season under the former West Brom manager, find themselves in the same situation again.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 30

Hojlund: ‘When Conte calls, you say yes, and Manchester United made it clear’

Rasmus Hojlund is full of praise for Antonio Conte and Romelu Lukaku, revealing that when Manchester United ‘made it quite clear I wasn’t part of their plans,’ then he only wanted Napoli.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 30

Odegaard says Arsenal could have won the first Villa game

Arsenal take on Aston Villa in a few hours, marking the second time the two sides will meet in the Premier League this month. The Gunners were beaten at Villa Park in the reverse fixture, and this evening presents a significant test for both teams.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / December 30

Arsenal and Multiple Foreign Teams After Inter Prodigy

Inter product Aleksandar Stankovic is growing rapidly at Club Brugge and has drawn the attention of several top teams, most recently Arsenal, Tottenham, Newcastle United, Borussia Dortmund, and Bayer Leverkusen, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / December 30

Daniel Levy honoured with CBE for a particular contribution during his time at Tottenham

Almost four months after leaving his executive chairman role at Tottenham Hotspur, Daniel Levy has received a prestigious award. According to a report from The Athletic, Daniel Levy has been made a Commander of the British Empire (CBE).

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Crystal Palace News / Football Espana / December 30

Real Madrid send message to Marc Guehi over future despite salary doubts

Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is set to have his choice of European giants to join in the next six months, as his contract runs down at Selhurst Park.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / December 30

Man United target offered exit door for £15m, Newcastle and Leeds also keen

Portuguese international midfielder Ruben Neves has been linked with a move back to the Premier League in recent months. The Al-Hilal midfielder is a target for clubs like Newcastle United, Leeds United and Manchester United.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 30

Report – Juventus Set Sights On West Ham Midfielder Amid Complicated Pursuit Of Inter Milan Flop

Juventus have earmarked Inter Milan outcast Davide Frattesi as a prime transfer target while continuing to assess alternative options. According to Sky Sport via FCInter1908, the record-time Serie A champions have already devised a potential backup plan.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 30

Aston Villa has one weapon that could really hurt Arsenal

Aston Villa have demonstrated that winning eleven consecutive games requires more than luck, and they certainly have plenty of tricks up their sleeves.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 30

Tottenham line up move for rising African star as 18-goal star edges closer to exit

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig. According to a report from the BBC, Brennan Johnson is closing in on a move away from the club.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / December 30

Report: Chelsea pull out, clearing the path for Liverpool to sign 'huge talent'

Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks. Chelsea and Liverpool have been mentioned as potential destinations.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 30

'Informal enquiries as to status made' Spurs must tread with caution

Luka Vuskovic, the Croatian centre-back whom Tottenham Hotspur views as a future defensive lynch pin, has unexpectedly sparked a tug-of-war among Europe’s heavy hitters ahead of the winter transfer window.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 30

Emery expects Arsenal to want to avenge their Villa Park loss

Aston Villa and Arsenal meet again just three weeks after their dramatic encounter at Villa Park, where a late goal handed Villa a memorable victory. With only hours separating the two sides from kick-off, the context surrounding this fixture makes it one of the most compelling tests of the season for both clubs.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 30

Report: Liverpool could now have free run in transfer race for £35m centre-back powerhouse

Liverpool reportedly have a free run at signing a highly-rated South American centre-back in 2026. John Aldridge has called for the Reds to strengthen

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 30

John Aldridge names Premier League colossus Liverpool ‘must’ sign in January; it’s not Semenyo

John Aldridge has named the Premier League player he believes Liverpool ‘must’ sign during the January transfer window. The winter market opens for a month