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Report: Real Madrid make contact to lure key man from Aston Villa

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is reportedly a target for Real Madrid. A report from Football Espana claims that Real Madrid have contacted the manager’s representatives to find out whether he will be available at the end of the season.

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Newcastle United make move to sign Barcelona midfielder before transfer deadline

Over the last few weeks, a number of players have left Barcelona, or are in the process of leaving the Catalan club. The likes of Dro Fernandez, Andres Cuenca and Mamadou Mbacke fall into this category, and soon, they could be joined by Guille Fernandez.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / January 29

A Manchester City left-back was superb for City against Galatasaray

After arriving at Manchester City from Wolverhampton Wanderers last summer, Rayan Ait-Nouri has had a stop-start beginning to his City career. Injury and his participation at AFCON have held Ait-Nouri back this season, as has Nico O’Reilly’s rise to become Manchester City’s first-choice left-back.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 29

Report De Zerbi wants to quit Olympique Marseille

Footmercato claim that Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi has asked to be released from his contract with Olympique Marseille after their Champions League elimination.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 29

Arsenal agrees permanent sale of one of their promising youngsters

Arsenal are widely regarded as having one of the strongest academies in Europe, and the club remain committed to developing elite young talent for the future.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / January 29

Sassuolo and Fiorentina want Juventus defender

Joao Mario has found life difficult at Juventus since completing a move to the club from FC Porto during the summer transfer window. His switch to Turin raised eyebrows at the time, particularly as it formed part of a swap deal involving Alberto Costa, who has gone on to deliver strong performances over the last few months.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / January 29

Dynamo acquire M Mateusz Bogusz from Cruz Azul

The Houston Dynamo acquired midfielder Mateusz Bogusz from Liga MX side Cruz Azul on Thursday. The 24-year-old Polish international is under contract through 2027-28 with options through 2029-30.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 29

Report: Liverpool ready €100m move to shatter Real Madrid transfer dream

Adam Wharton has been linked with a move away from Crystal Palace in recent months, and clubs like Real Madrid are interested in signing him. According to Fichajes, Real Madrid are looking to bring in a midfield controller, and they have identified the 21-year-old Premier League star as a target.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 29

Tottenham plot sensational Premier League return for 35-G/A star this month

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the former Aston Villa attacker Moussa Diaby. Spurs are looking to add more quality in the final third before the January window closes, and the Frenchman could prove to be a quality acquisition.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 29

BREAKING Romano says Chelsea in 'final stages' of agreeing defender deal after weeks of silence

Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal with West Ham to loan out Axel Disasi, Fabrizio Romano is reporting. The defender has been linked with moves away from the Blues time and again.

RB Leipzig News / Esteemed Kompany / January 29

Another young Manchester City defender is set to take the next step in his career

Stephen Mfuni is one of the brightest young defensive prospects at Manchester City. The 17-year-old centre-back has all of the necessary attributes to one day become a key player at the club.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 29

Manchester United copies Arsenal in new off-field deal

Manchester United are set to develop its own Crown-style television series, following the success enjoyed by Arsenal with their All or Nothing documentary.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / January 29

Juventus could sign Kolo Muani thanks to Domino effect involving Crystal Palace & Spurs

With a striker merry-go-round in full swing, Juventus have received a boost in their attempts to sign Randal Kolo Muani from Tottenham Hotspur. The French

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / January 29

Romagnoli Will Miss Genoa Clash but He’s Expected to Stay at Lazio

Despite all the turmoil, Alessio Romagnoli is tipped to remain a Lazio player by the end of the January transfer window. While the Biancocelesti have been extremely active on the market this month, Romagnoli’s transfer saga has been dominating the headlines in recent days.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 29

Roma chief Massara: ‘Dybala will have tests, Carrasco off the table’

Roma director Ricky Massara confirms Paulo Dybala will ‘have tests’ on his knee tomorrow, so won’t play against Panathinaikos, while Yannick Carrasco is ‘off the table.’ It kicks off at the Spyros Louis stadium in Athens at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET).

Soccer News / Field Level Media / January 29

USWNT great Crystal Dunn retires from soccer at 33

Decorated defender Crystal Dunn announced her retirement from soccer on Thursday at age 33. The U.S. Women's National Team great won the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup and 2024 Olympic gold medal.

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Lille News / Caught Offside / January 29

Man United icon wants £75m signing with 'legs and the engine' as Mainoo’s partner

Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam has urged the club to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton at the end of the season. “I really like Carlos Baleba at Brighton and think he could replace Casemiro at Manchester United,” Stam told TEAMtalk.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 29

Gyokeres is looking forward to tough Leeds United game

Viktor Gyokeres is hoping to be part of the Arsenal side that faces Leeds United this weekend, fully aware that the fixture will present a significant challenge.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 29

Thomas Frank reveals the 13-word advice he gave Randal Kolo Muani after impressive UCL outing

Randal Kolo Muani put an eventful couple of days behind him with a goal to send Tottenham Hotspur through to the Champions League last-16 with a 2-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday night.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 29

Matt Law tries to explain 'surprising' transfer decision with potential loan back

Chelsea’s January transfer activity was predicted to be pretty limited, and it’s proving to be just that so far. The Blues have been heavily linked with bids to sign a new central defender, but so far their main activity at the back has been recalling Aaron Anselmino from Borussia Dortmund.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 29

‘I wouldn’t be panicking’ Pundit has no doubts about Arsenal’s title chances

Theo Walcott believes Arsenal should not be overly concerned about their recent form ahead of the Premier League run-in, despite failing to win their last three league matches.

Nottingham Forest News / Field Level Media / January 29

Red Bulls acquire GK Ethan Horvath from Cardiff City

The New York Red Bulls acquired U.S. goalkeeper Ethan Horvath from Welsh side Cardiff City on Thursday. Horvath, 30, arrives on a free transfer after New York sent $150,000 in 2026-27 general allocation money and the highest of its 2027 second-round draft picks to Charlotte FC for his discovery rights.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / January 29

Earthquakes sign German striker Timo Werner

The San Jose Earthquakes acquired forward Timo Werner from Bundesliga side Red Bull Leipzig on a permanent transfer Thursday and signed him to a designated player contract through June 2028.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 29

Enzo Maresca does not come off well from star man’s 'electric' comparison with Liam Rosenior

Joao Pedro is the man of the hour at Chelsea right now, and he spoke post game to CBS Sport last night about what it was like playing under a new manager.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 29

German prodigy has aspirations of ‘dream’ Liverpool move; Reds have been linked with him before

Brighton forward Brajan Gruda has namechecked Liverpool in citing his aspirations to ‘play for a top club’ later in his career. The Reds had actually been

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 29

Brown says one Man Utd man is ‘excellent’ every time he plays, he’s featured for one minute under Carrick

Wes Brown has heaped praise on Manchester United youngster Ayden Heaven – as well as Michael Carrick’s handling of him. The 19-year-old prospect endured a slow start to the season at Old Trafford, featuring for just 28 minutes across two matches by the end of November.

Lineker says Carrick has a player in his ranks who’s ‘one of the most underrated in football’

Gundogan sends a message to Arsenal about Man City

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Brown says one Man Utd man is ‘excellent’ every time he plays, he’s featured for one minute under Carrick