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Andrea Berta makes move to put Arsenal in driving seat to sign youngster

Ayyoub Bouaddi is attracting attention from some of Europe’s top clubs, and Arsenal appear determined to secure his signature. The teenager has impressed during his time with Lille’s first team, consistently standing out as one of their most influential players this season.

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Report: Chelsea closely monitoring another Strasbourg star, two other Champions League clubs interested

Strasbourg talent Valentin Barco is catching the attention of Chelsea and other top clubs according to reports. Barco joined the Ligue 1 outfit from Brighton in the summer and has made a very good start to the season in France.

Real Madrid ahead of Manchester United in race to sign Champions League midfielder

Real Madrid are planning to sign a new midfielder next summer, as they seek to replace the already-departed Toni Kroos and Luka Modric. They have been linked with the likes of Rodri Hernandez, Angelo Stiller and Chema Andres, while in recent weeks, they have also shown interest in Olympiacos and Greek starlet Christos Mouzakitis.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 7

Gasperini: ‘Roma red deserved, more of a battle than a football match’

Gian Piero Gasperini admits the big refereeing decisions were correct against Roma, including the red card, but ‘it became more of a battle than a football match’ with Cagliari.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / Football Espana / December 7

Barcelona poised to welcome back Marc-Andre Ter Stegen next weekend

Barcelona currently have a number of players out, but they will soon welcome back one of their club captains. Marc-Andre Ter Stegen has yet to feature this season after undergoing surgery on his back in the summer, but soon, he will be available to Hansi Flick.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 7

Match Report: Chelsea embarrassed 3-1 by Leeds in humbling comedown

Chelsea were beaten comfortably 3-1 by Leeds at Elland Road in a hugely deflating comedown after a good couple of months. The first half was a total disaster.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / December 7

Juventus are one booking away from major defensive crisis against Bologna

Juventus are duly focused on escaping Naples with a positive result, but a yellow card for Teun Koopmeiners would signal more trouble. Since he was appointed the club’s new manager, Luciano Spalletti has been operating with a thin defensive department that has been ravaged by injuries.

Soccer News / Sheff United Way / December 7

Blades Boss Delighted With 4-0 Win; Warns Sheffield United About 'Backwards Step'

Sheffield United produced one of their most complete performances of the season on Saturday, sweeping past Stoke City 4-0 at Bramall Lane to stretch their unbeaten run and climb further away from the relegation zone.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 7

Serie A | Cagliari 1-0 Roma: Another painful loss for 10-man Giallorossi

Roma fell to their second consecutive Serie A defeat, as Gianluca Gaetano struck late on after Zeki Celik was sent off, giving Cagliari their first win since September 19.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 7

Luis Henrique was a wise investment for Inter

Inter wanted Luis Henrique for a long time and spent €25m included bonuses to organise it early with Olympique Marseille, so they knew to ignore the idle chatter and wait.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 7

Champions League: Referees assigned for Inter-Liverpool and Atalanta-Chelsea

German referee Felix Zwayer has been assigned to Inter’s Champions League showdown with Liverpool, while Atalanta vs. Chelsea will be officiated by Spaniard Alejandro Hernandez.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / December 7

Fulham vs Crystal Palace Confirmed Lineups for December 7

These are the Fulham vs Crystal Palace confirmed lineups for their Premier League match. With the Cottagers building up a barrier to the relegation zone this one seems to be a little more important for their opponents.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 7

Did Eze struggle because of the role he played against Aston Villa?

Eberechi Eze has enjoyed long periods of success in Arsenal’s midfield, and his strong displays in the centre of the pitch had led some supporters to wonder whether he might eventually replace Martin Odegaard.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Football Italia / December 7

Milan hope for Modric assist in pursuit of Real Madrid goalkeeper

Reports in Italy claim that Milan are keen to strike a deal with Real Madrid for goalkeeper Andriy Lunin in the event that Mike Maignan leaves San Siro

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / December 7

Real Madrid stalwart will be given chance to earn new contract

Real Madrid have a number of players whose contract expire at the end of the season, with the most notable being Antonio Rudiger. The German defender had been one of the most prominent players at the club prior to this season, although he is slowly working his way back to that level.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / December 7

Tottenham Face Setback in January as 6ft 4 Striker Set to Stay at Current Club

Tottenham Hotspur have been closely monitoring Spanish striker Samu Aghehowa, but the Premier League club faces a major setback this January. The 21-year-old forward, who joined FC Porto from Atletico Madrid in 2024, has quickly established himself as one of Europe’s most promising attacking talents.

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Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 7

Report: Three Champions League clubs join race for forgotten €44.5m Chelsea ace

Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle are among the clubs interested in a January move for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi. Disasi is part of the infamous “bomb” squad at Chelsea, after he failed to secure a move away from Stamford Bridge in the summer.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 7

'We need to move on' Arteta says Arsenal’s unbeaten run was always going to end

Aston Villa brought an end to Arsenal’s much-praised unbeaten run, a sequence that had given the team an air of being out of reach for their rivals, yet Mikel Arteta has maintained that such a moment was inevitable.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / December 7

Report: Liverpool are prepared to sell key star for surprisingly low fee in January

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté has been linked with a move away from the club in the coming months. According to Football Insider, they are prepared to sell the French defender for just £15,000,000 in January.

Brentford FC News / Caught Offside / December 7

Report: Man United could perform U-turn on the future of outcast next month

Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. As per Football Insider, Roma are currently leading the race to sign the player and it will be interesting to see how the situation develops.

Celta Vigo News / Field Level Media / December 7

Lionel Messi: 'This is the moment I had been waiting for'

Lionel Messi checked a few more boxes on his already impressive resume Saturday. Messi notched a pair of assists as Inter Miami captured their first MLS Cup title with a 3-1 victory over the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 7

Gary Neville does not think this is the time for Arsenal to panic

Arsenal’s latest setback at Villa Park has brought renewed scrutiny to their form, particularly away from home, and Gary Neville has offered his perspective on the growing unease around the Emirates.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / December 7

Sources: What Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes have planned after Salah bombshell

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah dropped a bombshell interview after the 3-3 draw against Leeds United last night. The forward claimed that his relationship

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 7

Insider claims 'player swap deal' could see Man United land 42-G/A sensation

PSG attacker Bradley Barcola has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. Manchester United have been linked as a potential destination.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 7

After two nerve-jangling wins Manchester City put in their best performance of the season against Sunderland

Manchester City won their third successive Premier League match with their 3-nil win over Sunderland. City’s previous two wins over Leeds and Fulham came after nerve-jangling matches where Pep Guardiola’s side simply did what they had to do to pick up three points.