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Opinion: Arsenal doesn’t need to keep their youngsters to win the league

There have been growing calls for Arsenal to send some of their young players out on loan during the January transfer window, a move that could benefit both the players and the club.

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Player who faced Liverpool man admits: 'This guy is crazy'

Liverpool’s summer recruitment continues to reveal its value in unexpected ways, even away from the pitch and outside matchday narratives. A TikTok challenge involving Lois Openda has quietly underlined just how special Jeremie Frimpong is becoming for us.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 29

Man United star says ‘Yes’ to January exit after holding positive talks with Euro giants

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee is increasingly determined to leave Old Trafford in the upcoming January transfer window, with his future now emerging as one of the most delicate issues facing the club midway through the season.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 29

Barcelona add three Serie A players to defender shortlist

Barcelona are hoping to sign a new central defender during the winter transfer window, which opens for business later this week. Andreas Christensen’s long-term absence due to an ACL tear, coupled with the uncertainty surrounding Ronald Araujo’s situation, means that Hansi Flick is short of centre-back options.

Real Madrid News / Caught Offside / December 29

Real Madrid have been scouting midfielder wanted by Chelsea & Man United

Europe’s top clubs are continuing to keep a close watch on one of the Eredivisie’s brightest young midfield talents, with Kees Smit firmly on the radar of Real Madrid and several Premier League clubs.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 29

Why Liverpool are stepping away from Semenyo – report

Liverpool’s January priorities are becoming clearer, even as one widely discussed name continues to dominate conversations elsewhere in the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / December 29

Tottenham join four-way tussle to sign 18-goal star who is 'treated like a god'

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay in the coming months. The 28-year-old has been exceptional since joining the Italian club, and he helped them win the league title last season.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 29

Di Marzio: Juventus ready to add Bournemouth target to Frattesi package

Juventus are reportedly considering offering Inter their stake in Tarik Muharemovic’s contract in exchange for Davide Frattesi. The Bosnian defender joined the Bianconeri’s youth ranks in 2021, and captained the Juventus Next Gen, before joining Sassuolo in 2024.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 29

There is another key asset helping Manchester City on the pitch

Typically, attacking players get all of the headlines. Rayan Cherki’s match-winning display in Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest is currently earning rave reviews.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 29

29th December – Five Memorable Celtic Moments on this Day

Five memorable Celtic moments, with a nod to the late Celtic Historian and Celtic Star legend David Potter, on this day starting on 29 December 1928… ONE – SATURDAY 29 DECEMBER 1928 – A hard fought win today over Dundee at Parkhead.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 29

Reporter claims Chelsea player did not want to leave the club in the summer

One reporter is claiming that a player that left Chelsea in the summer did not want to leave the club after all. Of course, a lot of things happened in the summer window and we saw a lot of players coming and going at Chelsea as we often do.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 29

Chelsea to compete with Paris Saint-Germain to sign Real Madrid superstar

Antonio Rüdiger’s long-term future is once again becoming a major talking point in the transfer market, with several clubs clubs closely monitoring his situation as his contract at Real Madrid edges closer to its expiration.

Nottingham Forest News / Esteemed Kompany / December 29

Manchester City now have another attacking weapon at their disposal

With his goal in Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday, Tijjani Reijnders has now scored three goals in his past five Premier League matches.

Tottenham Hotspur News / Caught Offside / December 29

Tottenham reignite interest in Premier League winger but want to know his stance

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to take a cautious and calculated approach in their pursuit of Savinho, with the North London club keen to first understand the player’s stance on a potential January move before formally engaging Manchester City in negotiations.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 29

Maresca deserves criticism for this decision which cost Chelsea dearly

When the teams for Chelsea’s game against Aston Villa were put out yesterday, it was all pretty much as expected. Enzo Maresca decided to put Reece James back in defence, but otherwise went with his pretty standard first team selection.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 29

Man United have a 'drastic late back-up plan' for midfield addition in January

Manchester United are continuing to assess their midfield priorities ahead of the January transfer window, but a move for Rúben Neves is currently viewed as a contingency rather than a central objective.

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Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 29

Outlet reports disappointment in BlueCo club’s position after spending so much in summer

One outlet is reporting disappointment in the current position of a BlueCo club seeing as they spent so much money in the summer. With Chelsea currently

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 29

Sources: Man United & Arsenal run ‘initial checks’ on winger on the radar of English clubs

Hoffenheim winger Bazoumana Touré is rapidly emerging as one of the most closely monitored young attackers in Europe, with strong interest building from the Premier League ahead of the next transfer windows.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 29

One mistake cost Chelsea a win on Saturday – and this player keeps making them

Chelsea’s defeat to Aston Villa yesterday came despite the Blues dominating the game for 65 minutes. They hadn’t quite got the second goal they needed, but it was coming.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 28

Noni Madueke reveals how Mikel Arteta convinced him to join Arsenal

Noni Madueke joined Arsenal in the summer in a move that initially divided opinion among supporters. Many fans were frustrated by Mikel Arteta’s continued recruitment of players from Chelsea and questioned whether some of those signings were of the required standard.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 28

Xhaka reveals he changed things after clashing with Arsenal fans

Granit Xhaka experienced a serious breakdown in his relationship with Arsenal supporters in 2019, an episode that ultimately led to him losing the captaincy at the club.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 28

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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 28

Arteta gives more updates on the fitness of Calafiori

Mikel Arteta has provided further details on the injury that prevented Riccardo Calafiori from playing in Arsenal’s match against Brighton. The defender had been set to start the game and was expected to be a key figure, as he has been for much of the season.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 28

PL roundup: Aston Villa, Wolves and Man United make headlines on Matchday 18

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We're nearing the halfway point of the 2025-26 Premier League season, and the table remains remarkably close from top to bottom.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 28

Van Dijk admits one Liverpool flaw is 'hurting' everyone

Liverpool’s latest league win moved us up the table, but an underlying issue continues to follow us into every result and it is one our captain believes is costing us dearly.