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Gyokeres believes Arsenal defended well against Chelsea despite conceding twice

Although Arsenal conceded two goals against Chelsea in the League Cup semifinal, Viktor Gyokeres maintained that the team’s defensive performance remained solid overall.

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Tottenham contact £75m-rated Salah-esque winger in a ‘shock’ move

Tottenham Hotspur have had quite a lot of problems going forward this season. And this lack of output in front of goal has left Thomas Frank scratching his head as he looks to get his offensive sequences right going into the second half of the season.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / January 15

Inter Milan 1-0 Lecce – Cristian Chivu Changes Game With Attacking Trio

Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu took drastic measures to secure a narrow 1-0 home win over Serie A minnows Lecce last night. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, his decision to switch formation from a 3-5-2 to a 3-4-3 changed the game.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / January 15

PSG Linked to Controversial Move for Chelsea Standout

) According to L’ÉQUIPE (h/t Le10Sport), PSG have added Fernández to their shortlist for next summer. The Argentine international, Chelsea’s most expensive signing at €121 million three years ago, has a contract running until 2032 and has reportedly struggled with the departure of Enzo Maresca, whom Rosenior replaced.

Celta Vigo News / Football Italia / January 15

Juventus have agreement for free Mingueza transfer, but push for January move

Reports in Italy claim that Juventus have an agreement in place for Óscar Mingueza’s free transfer in June, but the Bianconeri’s director, Marco Ottolini, has remained in Spain to negotiate a January transfer with Celta Vigo.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / January 15

Man United make unpopular January window decision that may disappoint their fans

Manchester United are unlikely to make any signings this January, even though they have the financial muscle to do so, according to The Sun. Despite having

Atalanta News / SempreInter.com / January 15

Report – Inter Milan Contact PSV Eindhoven For Legendary Croatia Winger

Serie A giants Inter Milan have reportedly reached out to PSV Eindhoven to discuss a shock move for Ivan Perisic. According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri have identified the veteran winger as a concrete January target.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / January 15

Report: Man United star to assess situation again after recently rejecting one transfer offer

Manchester United attacking midfielder Bruno Fernandes will reportedly reassess his future in the summer transfer window after turning down a move last year.

RB Leipzig News / Caught Offside / January 15

Exit close: Tottenham star edging towards permanent transfer to Euro giants

Tottenham defender Radu Dragusin is now reportedly closing in on a potential permanent transfer to Bundesliga giants RB Leipzig. The Romania international has struggled to live up to expectations since joining Spurs, despite previously looking like a promising young talent during his time in Serie A.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / January 15

Alasdair Gold drops bombshell, Spurs tracking 19-goal phenomenon ahead of potential move

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Porto striker Samu Aghehowa. The 21-year-old is highly rated across Europe, and he has a bright future.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / January 15

Juventus leading the race for departing Bournemouth defender

Juventus are edging closer to sealing an agreement with Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi and his entourage on a summer free transfer. The Bianconeri would like to bolster their defensive ranks and put a new centre-back at Luciano Spalletti’s disposal.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 15

Liverpool staff maintained ‘absolute’ faith in one player despite stinging external criticism

Liverpool staff are understood to have maintained ‘absolute’ faith in one of last year’s signings despite substantial criticism from outside the club.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 15

Ben White says Arsenal dropped their level in the second half

Arsenal secured a 3-2 victory over Chelsea in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, although the match was far from straightforward. The Gunners asserted control early and ended the first half in a strong position, appearing to have the contest firmly in their grasp.

Manchester City News / Caught Offside / January 15

Sources: European giants & Saudi clubs battle for experienced Man City midfielder

Bernardo Silva’s future has become the subject of attention with the Portuguese star facing an uncertain future at Manchester City. The 31-year-old City midfielder, now in the final year of his contract, appears set to leave the club that he helped dominate English football for nearly a decade.

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 15

Manager aims thinly-veiled dig at United, says they’ve ‘improved’ on-loan Red with better coaching methods

Antonio Conte believes Napoli now have Rasmus Hojlund firing on all cylinders thanks to his coaching staff. Speaking ahead of Napoli’s clash with Parma last night, the seasoned manager said (via GOAL): “Rasmus is a player who has improved so much since he first arrived.

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Soccer News / Stretty News / January 15

Rio singles out INEOS signing he’s ‘honestly disappointed’ with – no wonder they’re considering a sale after 18 months

Rio Ferdinand has singled out Manuel Ugarte as one player he has yet to see the best of in a Manchester United shirt. The midfielder has been granted ample opportunities to showcase why United bought him, too, but is still failing to hit the level required.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 15

Defender could make January return to Arsenal but Gunners will struggle to accommodate him

Nottingham Forest are seriously considering terminating Oleksandr Zinchenko’s loan spell from Arsenal midway through the season, according to BBC Sport.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 15

Man United’s ‘perfect’ replacement of Casemiro is wanted by Atletico Madrid

Atlético Madrid have identified João Gomes as a priority midfield target following the sale of Conor Gallagher to Tottenham Hotspur, according to MARCA.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 15

Chelsea are fighting a flu outbreak at the club which could be bad news for Saturday

Chelsea are reportedly now fighting against a flu outbreak at the club which could end up being bad news for Saturday. The Blues face Brentford at home and are already pretty injury depleted with Malo Gusto, Cole Palmer, and Reece James all having to sit out the home game against Arsenal last night.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 15

Man City prepare January bid but it is expected to fall short of the £35m valuation

Manchester City are preparing to make a formal approach for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi before the January window closes, according to TalkSPORT.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / January 14

Morocco survives semifinal shootout to clinch home AFCON final

Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to seal its spot in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final.

Self-assured Senegal eliminates Egypt, Mohamed Salah from Africa Cup of Nations

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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 14

Arsenal edge Chelsea in thrilling Carabao Cup semi-final first leg victory

Arsenal defeated Chelsea 3-2 in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final to put one foot in the competition’s final. The Gunners were determined to underline their desire to win the trophy and showed their intent from the opening moments of the match.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 14

Bayern join Tottenham and four other clubs in race to sign £100m English midfielder

Tottenham Hotspur has a midfield concern going into this window, which was more so compounded given the injury to Rodrigo Bentancur last weekend. But the chiefs at Hotspur Way wasted no time contemplating the ifs and whys as they hijacked a move to bring England international Conor Gallagher to N17 from under Aston Villa’s noses.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 14

Tottenham could be tempted as Leipzig offer better terms for Radu Dragusin than Roma

Tottenham Hotspur defender Radu Dragusin has been linked with a move away from Hotspur Way in the ongoing winter transfer window. The Romanian centre back has struggled for minutes since he moved to N17 after a series of impressive performances in the Serie A with Genoa.

Liverpool FC News / Yardbarker / January 14

Self-assured Senegal eliminates Egypt, Salah from Africa Cup of Nations

Self-assured Senegal eliminates Egypt, Mohamed Salah from Africa Cup of Nations

Egypt is one of Africa's strongest teams, and Salah is one of Africa's strongest players, but incredibly, the two haven't managed to show much strength together.

Morocco survives semifinal shootout to clinch home AFCON final

Salah ‘expected’ to stay at Liverpool

Report: Liverpool’s plan for Salah after Arne Slot row

Mikel Arteta praises Slot for Liverpool manager’s classy act

Report: Tottenham 'interested' in AFCON forward to fix goal drought