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Enzo Maresca’s latest comments hand Chelsea major boost ahead of crucial Everton clash

Enzo Maresca has confirmed Wesley Fofana is fit and available to face Everton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. Fofana, who came on as a half time substitute in the defeat to Atalanta on Tuesday night, had to be taken off after taking a boot to the face.

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Roma Loanee Resurfaces Just at the Right Time

After a challenging stretch, Evan Ferguson had a potential breakout performance midweek against Celtic Glasgow in the UEFA Europa League, scoring a brace and powering Roma to a key victory.

Inter Milan News / Football Italia / December 12

Lautaro Martinez makes Pio Esposito prediction for Italy and Inter

Lautaro Martinez is confident that promising Inter striker Francesco Pio Esposito will become a ‘pillar’ of the Nerazzurri and the Italy national team: ‘He’s serious and humble.’ Pio Esposito returned to Inter last summer after a two-season loan spell at Serie B side Spezia.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / December 12

Barcelona President gives evidence on Negreira case – ‘Reports from my first period destroyed’

Barcelona President Joan Laporta has defended the club’s innocence after giving evidence in the Negreira case. The Catalan giants stand accused of sporting corruption after payments of €7-8m over a period of 17 years to companies linked to former Referees Committee (CTA) Vice-President Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 12

Milan, Lazio and West Ham target Pinamonti for January

Reports in Italy suggest that Sassuolo striker Andrea Pinamonti has attracted interest from Milan, Lazio and West Ham for the January transfer window. Italian striker Pinamonti could leave Sassuolo next month, according to Calciomercato.com and Goal.com.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 12

Sandman’s Definitive Ratings – Celtic v Romulus & Remus

THE FRIENDLY GHOST – 6.5/10 – Well, Kasper can play with his feet – if there’s one thing we tested thoroughly last night it was that. With only a couple of errors under pressure he put the majority of the outfield to shame, also remembering to throw in some goalkeeper stuff and pulling off some fine saves.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / December 12

Intense battle on the cards as Man United & Chelsea make contact for 'really good player'

Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in the Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki. According to a report from Sacha Tavlolieri, both clubs are impressed with the 20-year-old’s performances this season.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 12

Juventus open talks to sign a midfielder that Spalletti likes

Juventus’ long-standing pursuit of Davide Frattesi appears to be entering a decisive phase as the club considers a renewed effort to bring the midfielder to Turin.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 12

Report: Liverpool could have ‘big part to play’ in transfer ‘domino effect’ involving £70m beast

Liverpool could reportedly have a ‘big part to play’ in a prospective transfer ‘domino effect’ in 2026. The Reds infamously had more than one metaphorical hand on Marc Guehi at the end of the summer, having agreed a £35m deal with Crystal Palace, only for the south London club to pull the plug on the move in the dying hours of deadline day.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 12

Current Mason Mount Form and How Important It Is for Manchester United

The current Mason Mount form is encouraging for Manchester United. The English midfielder, who will turn 27 in January, has been having a redemption of sorts at Manchester United this season.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 12

Liverpool vs Brighton: Three Key Factors To Consider, Predicted Lineups, Injuries

Liverpool vs Brighton is going to be a high-octane battle on Matchday 16 of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign, as the Reds look to desperately get back to winning ways in the Premier League in their upcoming match at Anfield Stadium on Saturday, December 13.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / December 12

Liverpool want €90m-rated utility man Steven Gerrard has just hailed as 'magnificent'

Liverpool continue to be linked with a move for the Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo Goes. The 24-year-old has not been a regular starter for the Spanish club this season, and naturally, he has been linked with an exit.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 12

Will keeping Gabriel Jesus make Gyokeres perform better?

Gabriel Jesus has returned to action after spending almost a year sidelined due to injury problems. The Brazilian attacker has been an important player for Arsenal over the years, and his absence came at a time when he was performing strongly for the team.

Chelsea FC News / Caught Offside / December 12

Report: Chelsea want highly-rated Barcelona star who plays like an 'animal'

Chelsea are interested in signing the Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado. The 22-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months, and it will be interesting to see if Chelsea can get the deal done.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 12

Kobbie Mainoo Loan Move: Why Manchester United Should Let Him Leave to Keep His 2026 World Cup Dream Alive

Kobbie Mainoo walked onto the pitch at Selhurst Park with an expression that said more than words ever could – blank, distant, and quietly defeated. Manchester United were already in control after turning the game to win 2-1 against Crystal Palace, yet he was only introduced in the 90th minute plus stoppage time.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 12

Ex-Red urges United to sign PL star who met with Amorim over summer, he’s who the fans ‘want to see’

Nani has urged his former club, Manchester United, to try to facilitate a deal for Antoine Semenyo. It comes amid growing anticipation that the Bournemouth talisman will be on the move in the winter after it was confirmed that his contract contains a £65 million release clause (£60m upfront and £5m in add-ons).

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Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 12

Carragher’s Friday morning take: Salah is misjudging Liverpool fans on Slot

Liverpool supporters have long shown that trophies and loyalty to the club matter more than any individual star, and Jamie Carragher says the latest Mo Salah saga has only underlined that truth.

Lille News / Caught Offside / December 12

Sources: 'Expect bids' – Man United ready to sell £70m star to help fund two big signings

Manchester United seem increasingly open to cashing in on Bruno Fernandes, who remains a target for Saudi Pro League clubs. As first reported here in the Daily Briefing, sources “expect bids” for Fernandes as both Al Hilal and Al Ittihad show a strong interest in him.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 12

How Marli Salmon affected Arsenal’s decision on Ayden Heaven

Marli Salmon became the latest teenager to feature for Arsenal in the Champions League when he made his debut against Club Brugge. At just sixteen, he joins a growing list of academy graduates to have played for the Gunners at the highest level, with many more expected in the coming years.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 12

Slot gives key five-man availability update ahead of Brighton clash

Liverpool face Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield this Saturday in what could be a tricky test for our title-defending squad. Arne Slot, has provided clarity on some injury doubts after the midweek Champions League win at Inter Milan, in his pre-Brighton press conference.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / December 12

Sources: PL club eyeing Chelsea transfer target in saga that could impact Liverpool

Chelsea are one of the clubs interested in a transfer move for Sporting Lisbon centre-back Ousmane Diomande, but they face competition from Crystal Palace.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 12

Man Utd seeking ‘try before you buy’ loan deal for £33m midfielder who needs Jan move to revive WC hopes

Manchester United will reportedly test Atletico Madrid’s resolve over a loan for Conor Gallagher next month. The Old Trafford faithful will likely already be aware that United have been linked with the midfielder on numerous occasions in recent months.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 12

'You could see' – Marc Cucurella reveals what he noticed about Caicedo after first game at Brighton

Marc Cucurella has admitted he knew Moises Caicedo was a very good player from their first game at Brighton together. Cucurella joined Chelsea in the summer of 2022 in a deal worth £63m, before Caicedo made the switch the following summer for a then British record of £115m.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 12

Tottenham monitoring £52m Frenchman who is 'a real talent with real potential'

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in the RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba. The 22-year-old is highly rated across Europe, and multiple clubs are monitoring his progress.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 12

'My dream' – Former Blue recommends Chelsea to sign one experienced player

A former Chelsea player has recommended the club to sign one experienced player and says it is his dream to see him come in. I think most people reading the title of this article will know that it is highly unlikely to happen, because we have seen the word ‘experience’ get mentioned.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 12

Precarious: Threat of a one year contract extension underlines the turmoil inside Tottenham

There doesn’t appear to be such a thing as a simple, straightforward season at Spurs these days. No better example of the way the wind continues to blow in N17 is the curious collapse of Yves Bissouma.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 12

Former Premier League star says Enzo Maresca is now 'under huge pressure'

One former Premier League star believes that Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is now under some huge pressure. It comes off the back of a 2-1 defeat to Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday night, which followed up some other poor results as well, including a 3-1 defeat against Leeds United a week before in the Premier League.