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Euro giants’ Sporting Director directly addresses ‘opportunity’ to sign £30.5m United star

AS Roma’s Sporting Director has conceded that a deal for Joshua Zirkzee has become less likely following Ruben Amorim’s exit. In the weeks leading up to the January window, the Serie A outfit have had their sights set on a move for Zirkzee in order to offer him an escape route from his Manchester United struggles.

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Chelsea fans will say that they already know their next manager after Liam Rosenior

I’m pretty adamant that Chelsea fans will be out there right now saying that they already know their next manager after Liam Rosenior. The former Strasbourg boss has only just been announced as the new Blues head coach but already there is talk about who will replace him one day!

AC Milan News / Caught Offside / January 7

€150m backing for Rosenior as Chelsea look to unleash new attack with double signing

Chelsea are looking to strengthen their attacking unit in the coming months and have identified Fermin Lopez and Rafael Leao as potential targets. Both players have done quite well for their respective clubs, and they should prove to be excellent additions for Chelsea.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / January 7

'There really was a difference in football ability,' Hayato Inamura

Hayato Inamura has been speaking about his time in Scotland after returning to Japan to join FC Tokyo on loan just six months after signing for Celtic.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 7

Fiorentina join race for Tottenham defender Dragusin

Fiorentina are the latest Serie A club linked with Tottenham defender Radu Dragusin as the Viola are looking for defensive reinforcements in January. After welcoming Manor Solomon on loan with an option to buy from Tottenham, Fiorentina have reportedly set their sights on another player in North London.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / January 7

Report: Man Utd eye €30m bargain as answer to defensive woes

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing the Bosnian defender Tarik Muharemovic. The defender has done quite well for Sassuolo in the Italian League, and he could prove to be an excellent long-term acquisition for the Red Devils.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 7

Oliver Glasner admits Crystal Palace star could be allowed to leave in January

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner has openly acknowledged that club captain Marc Guéhi could yet leave Selhurst Park during the January transfer window, as uncertainty continues to surround the defender’s long-term future.

Fiorentina News / SempreInter.com / January 7

Report – Inter Milan Explore Loan Swap Option For Fiorentina Wingback: Dutch Veteran & Albania Midfielder Potential Counterparts

Inter Milan are reportedly ready to step up efforts to sign Fiorentina wingback Dodo after missing out on Joao Cancelo’s signature. According to Tuttosport via FCInter1908, the Nerazzurri could propose a loan swap to convince La Viola to let the Brazilian move to Milan.

Tottenham Hotspur News / Caught Offside / January 7

Tottenham could lose key star as journalist shares unexpected twist

Tottenham Hotspur signed Joao Palhinha on loan from Bayern Munich at the start of the season. The Portuguese international has been excellent for them in the Premier League.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 7

Matt Law: Two Chelsea managers didn’t want to continue their work with Chelsea project

It sounds like two former Chelsea managers got fed up of working within the Chelsea project and this is why they are no longer there. The big news from around the last week or so has all revolved around Enzo Maresca and Chelsea parting ways, with Maresca leaving the club on New Years Day.

AC Monza News / SempreInter.com / January 7

Parma Vs Inter Milan – Cristian Chivu Contemplating Double Change In Defense

Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu is reportedly looking to make a double defensive change for tonight’s match against Parma. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInter1908, Yann Bisseck and Alessandro Bastoni could drop to the bench.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / January 7

Man United are currently involved in talks with two managers, confirms Sky reporter

Manchester United are continuing their careful internal process following the sacking of Ruben Amorim, with further discussions planned with Ole Gunnar Solskjær and Michael Carrick before a final decision is made on who will take charge as interim head coach.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 7

Allegri and Milan ‘watching’ title duel between Inter and Napoli

Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri says that he’s only ‘watching’ the title duel between Inter and Napoli, who remain the favourites to win the Scudetto this season.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 7

Thomas Frank names ‘crucial’ figure behind Tottenham’s long-term success

Thomas Frank requires all the help he can get right now if he is to avoid being sacked by Tottenham Hotspur. A large section of the Spurs fanbase have turned on Thomas Frank following a poor start to life in north London as the club’s head coach.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 7

Champions League finalist rejects Man United enquiry to become new manager

Manchester United’s wide-ranging search for a new manager has taken another turn, with reports suggesting that Manchester United made an enquiry about Simone Inzaghi following the sacking of Ruben Amorim, only to be met with rejection.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 7

Slot refutes accusations of 'boring' football, admits some games aren't 'a joy to watch'

Arne Slot refutes accusations of 'boring' football but admits some games aren't 'a joy to watch'

Arne Slot has rejected the notion that his style of play at Liverpool is ‘boring’ but admitted that some of the Reds’ matches this season haven’t been ‘a joy to watch’.

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Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 7

Leandro Trossard rewarded for fine December form

Leandro Trossard has enjoyed an outstanding season with Arsenal, and the Belgian’s performances have now been recognised with the Arsenal Player of the Month award for December.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 7

Report: Chelsea make decision on Mike Penders following Liam Rosenior’s appointment

Chelsea have no plans to recall Mike Penders from his loan at Strasbourg after the appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach. The Blues confirmed Rosenior’s appointment on Tuesday, and the 41-year-old has signed a six and a half year contract at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 7

Insider now ‘almost certain’ of next move for Harvey Elliott amid abortive Aston Villa loan

Harvey Elliott begins 2026 with a rather uncertain short-term future, with his move from Liverpool to Aston Villa emphatically not going to plan. He has

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 7

What Palace boss just said will interest Liverpool over Guehi

Liverpool’s long-running interest in one of Europe’s most sought-after defenders has been given fresh context following candid comments from Crystal Palace’s head coach.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 7

Danny Murphy reveals why he thinks this is Arsenal’s year

Danny Murphy is now convinced that Arsenal will win the Premier League title this season as Liverpool and Manchester City struggle to maintain consistent form.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 7

Not Savinho: Spurs identity worthy Semenyo alternative at Manchester City

Aston Villa’s interest in Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush has become one of the standout stories of the winter window according to The Boy Hotspur’s Substack.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 7

Mid-Season Grades: Arsenal Defender and Goalkeeper Player Ratings

At the halfway point of the season, it is time to hand out mid-season grades to the Gunners. We begin with the goalkeepers and defenders, whose performances have played a major role in Arsenal’s campaign so far.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / January 7

Tottenham plot raid on struggling rivals for £40m star in January shake-up

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. According to a report from Team Talk, multiple clubs are interested in the Norwegian striker, and Tottenham will face competition from Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, West Ham and Newcastle United.