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Raheem Sterling makes transfer decision as Chelsea reject first January offer

Raheem Sterling has started receiving transfer interest now the January window has opened and Chelsea have already rejected an offer, according to reports.

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Celtic and the Ibrox Disaster – Remembering the victims from 2 January 1971

Tomorrow, 3 January 2026, Celtic take on theRangers at Celtic Park in the Glasgow Derby. Today however many older Celtic supporters who were following the team in the early 1070s will recall with great sadness an Old Firm game at Ibrox on this day in 1971 when so many supporters went to a game of football but never came home.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / January 2

Mikel Arteta: Today’s Arsenal press conference in full, featuring Rice injury update & transfer hint

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta spoke to the press ahead of his side’s game away to Bournemouth coming up next in the Premier League. The Gunners are now four points clear at the top of the table after beating Aston Villa 4-1 in their last game, while Manchester City dropped points away to Sunderland last night.

Lille News / The Cult of Calcio / January 2

Juventus Compile List of Potential Excess Players

Juventus will need to rake in cash if they want to make some signings in January and will listen to the offers for a few of their underutilized players, but they’ll be on the way out only for congruous proposals, Mediaset reports.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 2

'We will try…' – Mikel Arteta drops major hint over Arsenal’s transfer plans this month

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has dropped a clear hint that his club will be actively exploring a variety of options in this January’s transfer window. The Gunners are currently enjoying a fine season, sitting top of the Premier League table and Champions League table.

Inter Milan News / Football Italia / January 2

Cancelo asks agent for European return amid Inter links

João Cancelo is pushing for a return to European football as Inter explore the conditions for a possible January move. The Portuguese full-back is expected to leave Al Hilal this month after a difficult spell in Saudi Arabia, where his relationship with head coach Simone Inzaghi has reportedly failed to develop.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 2

'We’ve lost our DNA' – Liverpool legend delivers blunt verdict

Liverpool’s latest Anfield performance has prompted familiar questions about identity, intensity and direction as we continue to grind out results without fully convincing.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / January 2

Should Juventus make a new effort to keep Vlahovic?

Juventus and Dusan Vlahovic appear to be moving steadily towards a separation, with the striker increasingly likely to explore options away from the club.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 2

Thomas Frank highlights the one positive he noticed taken Tottenham’s 0-0 draw against Brentford

Tottenham managed to round off 2025 on a positive note after securing all three points against Crystal Palace earlier this week. However, the Lilywhites were unable to carry that momentum into the New Year, as they were held to a goalless draw by Brentford at the Gtech Stadium on New Year’s Day.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 2

Fiorentina reach agreement with Spurs over Israel forward Solomon

Fiorentina have reached an agreement with Tottenham Hotspur to sign Israeli winger Manor Solomon on loan, with the deal now pending a medical. According to The Athletic, the winger will join the Viola on a six-month deal.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 2

Dominic King points to worrying Liverpool trend after Anfield stalemate

Liverpool’s goalless draw with Leeds may only count as two points dropped, but the wider discussion around how we are playing has grown louder. From a table perspective, we remain firmly in the hunt for the top four and boast the longest unbeaten run in the Premier League, yet performances at Anfield are starting to look different.

Sassuolo News / SempreInter.com / January 2

Inter Milan Set Price Tag For Italian Midfielder As Fenerbahce Emerge As Favourites Over Juventus

Inter Milan have set a €35 million asking price for Davide Frattesi as Fenerbahce move ahead of Juventus in the race, with the midfielder’s future once again under the spotlight.

Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / January 2

West Ham consider signing £325,000-a-week English star in January

West Ham United are reportedly in discussions over a potential loan move for Raheem Sterling, as the club looks to inject much-needed attacking quality into their squad for the second half of the season.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / January 2

Italy Veteran & France Starlet Near Inter Milan Return But Will Miss Clash With Bologna

Inter Milan will be without Matteo Darmian and Ange-Yoan Bonny against Bologna, despite both players being close to a return from injury. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Darmian and Bonny are in good condition and have completed key steps in their recovery.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / January 2

Inter Milan Advance In Shock Move To Bring Ex Man City & Barcelona Star Back To Serie A

Inter Milan have taken a major step toward bringing João Cancelo back to Serie A, with talks accelerating after a key breakthrough involving Al-Hilal. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, Inter secured decisive approval from the Saudi club to help cover part of Cancelo’s salary in the event of a loan move to Milan.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 2

Jeremie Frimpong admits one thing Liverpool did not do well against Leeds

Liverpool’s first Premier League match of 2026 ended without the spark many of us expected, even if the scoreboard only tells part of the story. A 0-0 draw with Leeds at Anfield extended our unbeaten run, but it also left us reflecting on another afternoon where dominance did not translate into goals.

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Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / January 2

Sources: Chelsea have concrete transfer interest in Premier League duo, including Arsenal star

Chelsea have set their sights on potential transfer deals for two top young Premier League talents in the form of Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers and Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 2

Three managers who could succeed Enzo Maresca at Chelsea – opinion

The New Year has brought familiar old problems to Stamford Bridge. Enzo Maresca, hired in the summer of 2024 to bring stability to the club has now parted company with the Blues.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 2

Arne Slot: Why Liverpool did not get the decision many expected at Anfield

Liverpool’s latest Premier League outing offered a familiar talking point, but not one that immediately jumped out from the scoreline alone. A goalless draw with Leeds at Anfield on New Year’s Day extended our unbeaten run, yet the afternoon hinged on a first-half moment involving Hugo Ekitike that many felt could have changed the game.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 2

Arteta wants Arsenal to sign Real Madrid star this month

Arsenal are reportedly targeting a move for Arda Guler from Real Madrid and are considering a strategy similar to the one that previously allowed them to sign Martin Odegaard from the Spanish giants.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 2

Tottenham have edge in pursuit of €173k-a-wk 'leader' wanted by four other PL clubs

Tottenham Hotspur continue to be linked with Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid. The 25-year-old is expected to be on the move this month, and it will be interesting to see if the North London club can bring him back to the Premier League.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 2

'One of the players on their radar' – Ben Jacobs provides update on Chelsea transfer targets

Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is one of the players on Chelsea’s radar according to journalist Ben Jacobs. The Blues once again heavily invested in the squad last summer, and made five new attacking signings as they totally revamped their frontline.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / January 2

Amorim told he has a player in his ranks whose ‘heart is elsewhere’, he’s ‘keen to end’ United ‘nightmare’

Joshua Zirkzee has set his sights on a Manchester United exit this month irrespective of the minutes he might be granted before the window closes. Indeed, the out-of-favour forward, according to the iPaper Sport, is ‘keen to end his United nightmare as soon as possible’.

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 2

Fan-favourite Man Utd ace considering permanent exit ‘for the first time’ amid interest from PL and Euro clubs

Kobbie Mainoo is said to be open to leaving Manchester United on a permanent basis ‘for the first time’. That’s according to the iPaper, which adds that the midfield starlet is attracting growing interest from a host of clubs across Europe, including ‘several’ in the English top flight.

RB Leipzig News / Esteemed Kompany / January 1