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Juventus Track Bournemouth Defender, Further Pursuits

Juventus are trying to set the stage for some Bosman signings on top of searching for cheap reinforcements in January, and have reignited their interest in Marcos Senesi, who’s been on their radar for a few years, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 8

Former Serie A star hits out at VAR and referees: ‘It’s a mess’

Ex-Fiorentina and Milan star Riccardo Montolivo complains that VAR has ‘more power’ than on-the-field referees: ‘It should be the other way around, like this, it’s a mess.’ Italian referees are under increasing pressure as protests from teams and coaches have been mounting in recent weeks.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / January 8

Manchester City look to have found another center-back option who impressed against Brighton

It has been a whirlwind week for Max Alleyne. After Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias went down injured, Manchester City recalled the young centre-back from his loan spell at Watford.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / January 8

Shaun Maloney’s Celtic top job trial period starts Saturday

Martin O’Neill will be the main man in the Celtic dugout until the summer, days after agreeing to take interim charge once again after the dismissal of Wilfried Nancy, but the next big question will be who will get the job on a permanent basis come summer 2026?

Soccer News / The Laziali / January 8

Sarri Rues Guendouzi’s Exit, Opens up on New Lazio Signing: 'I Don’t Know Him'

Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri was hoping to keep Matteo Guendouzi at his disposal, and admits he’s not familiar with Petar Ratkov. The 66-year-old held a press conference (via Il Messaggero) following his club’s 2-2 draw against Fiorentina on Wednesday.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 8

Canada coach Marsch: David ‘the best I’ve worked with after Haaland, now he won’t stop’

Canada coach Jesse Marsch predicts that Jonathan David ‘won’t stop’ scoring goals for Juventus: ‘After Erling Haaland, he’s the best striker I’ve worked with.’ Canada coach Marsch believes Juventus striker David will start scoring consistently after ending a 135-day Serie A goal drought on Tuesday in a 3-0 win over Sassuolo.

Tottenham Hotspur News / Caught Offside / January 8

Tottenham eye bargain move for 19-year-old sensation topping progressive carries charts

Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on the AS Trencin winger Sani Suleiman. The 19-year-old is highly rated across Europe, and he could prove to be an excellent long-term investment for the north London club.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 8

Arteta’s pre-Liverpool message hints at what Arsenal fear most

Liverpool’s visit to north London has been framed as a defining night for Arsenal, with comments beforehand offering an insight into how our status is viewed by the league leaders.

Real Betis News / Football Italia / January 8

Juventus put Guido Rodriguez talks on hold, target Bournemouth defender

According to Gazzetta and Sky Sport Italia, Juventus have put talks with West Ham midfielder Guido Rodriguez on hold and have set their sights on Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi, whose contract expires in June.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 8

Liverpool have a ‘blueprint’ from one game this season that they’re likely to replicate v Arsenal

Liverpool face what, in theory, is their most difficult game of the Premier League season tonight as they travel to take on table-toppers Arsenal. Both teams will sense an opportunity to pounce on positional rivals slipping up on Wednesday night.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / January 8

Gary Neville slams ‘awful’ Man Utd man for what he did in second half, he’s usually Mr Reliable

Gary Neville singled out Lisandro Martinez for not doing enough prevent Burnley’s equaliser last night. After Manchester United took the lead for the first time via Benjamin Sesko’s 60th-minute goal, Burnley restarted play with all-guns-blazing, seemingly confident they could take at least something from the encounter.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / January 8

English midfielder wants to join Leeds United in January

Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips is reportedly keen on returning to Leeds United during the January transfer window, but a reunion appears unlikely at this stage.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 8

Liverpool star admits they have to get a result against Arsenal

Cody Gakpo has emphasised the importance of Liverpool securing a positive result when they face Arsenal at the Emirates this evening. The Dutch forward acknowledges that, despite a difficult season, this fixture offers the Reds an opportunity to regain momentum and challenge one of the league’s strongest sides.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 8

Football finance expert names price point at which Liverpool could plausibly sign Marc Guehi

Having been thwarted at the 11th hour with a prospective transfer for Marc Guehi last summer, will Liverpool finally get their man in January? A £35m deal

RB Leipzig News / Caught Offside / January 8

Agreement reached: Bayern Munich make progress to agree deal with Liverpool target

Bayern Munich are set to retain Dayot Upamecano beyond the current season after reaching a verbal agreement with the defender on a new contract, according to transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano.

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Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 8

Tottenham in battle with top-four rivals for out-of-favour 13-G/A forward

Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush has been linked with a move away from the club, and Tottenham Hotspur are keen on him. They will face competition from Aston Villa as well.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 8

Defensive leader confirms transfer to Liverpool with two-word Instagram post

A teenage defender has confirmed on social media that he’s now joined Liverpool. In recent years, the Reds have built a reputation for recruiting some

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8

Calum McFarlane explains how one Chelsea player 'did well and got us up the pitch' vs Fulham

Chelsea’s interim head coach Calum McFarlane has been explaining how one Chelsea player “did well and got us up the pitch” vs Fulham. It was difficult to find any positives from the 2-1 defeat to Fulham last night, but perhaps our number 9 Liam Delap bagging a goal was one of them, because I feel he certainly needed a goal.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / January 8