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Recent Chelsea arrival makes good impression with help from one team mate

Recent Chelsea arrival Mamadou Sarr has apparently made a good impression at Cobham with the help of Andrey Santos. The centre back was recalled early from his season long loan with sister club Strasbourg as Chelsea looked to tighten up the back line midway through the season.

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How much Milan will earn as Pobega completes permanent Bologna move

Reports in Italy claim that Tommaso Pobega has formally joined Bologna on a permanent deal from Milan after the Rossoblu secured a win over Torino on Sunday.

Real Sociedad News / Football Espana / February 17

Alvaro Arbeloa prioritising one thing above all else in Real Madrid tactical plans

Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has continued to praise his players for their work, while giving away little about his plans before they face Benfica in the Champions League play-off round.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / February 17

'Lack of quality' Jamie Carragher says Arsenal has no superstars

Jamie Carragher has questioned whether Arsenal possess a genuine attacking superstar as the Gunners continue their pursuit of the Premier League title.

Juventus Planning Shore Up Their Core with a Few Coups

Juventus are set for a busy final stretch of the season between the heated UEFA Champions League race and the preparations for the summer. Their brass is plotting to make only a few select top-notch additions and build around the current backbone of the team, Calciomercato reports.

Napoli News / Football Italia / February 17

Allegri: Pulisic doubt for Milan, Inter ‘clear title favourites’

Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri says Christian Pulisic is in doubt for tomorrow’s Serie A match against Como, while Inter remain the ‘clear favourites’ in the race for the title.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / February 17

'Unfortunate' Tardelli not impressed with Bastoni’s action after Kalulu’s red card

Alessandro Bastoni celebrated the sending off of Pierre Kalulu during Inter Milan’s 3-2 victory over Juventus as though his side had scored, a reaction that has drawn criticism in the aftermath of a highly charged encounter.

Juventus FC News / Football Italia / February 17

Allegri weighs in on diving debate and asks for offside rule change

Massimiliano Allegri has had his say on the diving debate that has cropped up in Serie A since the weekend and has also pointed out an offside rule that

Werder Bremen News / Football Italia / February 17

Why Milan director Tare was fined after win over Pisa

Milan director Igli Tare was fined €10,000 after the Rossoneri’s 2-1 win over Pisa on Friday as he ‘aggressively’ protested the referee on the field at full-time.

Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / February 17

Man United receive major boost in pursuit of 23-year-old due to Michael Carrick

Manchester United’s summer recruitment plans are already taking shape, and Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney has emerged as a player firmly on their radar.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 17

Exclusive claims Chelsea have picked their key transfer target for the summer

An exclusive report via Caught Offside today claims that Chelsea see Nottingham Forest defender Murillo as a key target. They believe that the centre back has become a key transfer target for Chelsea ahead of the summer transfer window of 2026, but only time will tell whether The Blues can land their man.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / February 17

How much Arsenal has already made in the Champions League this season

Arsenal concluded the league phase of the Champions League as the top-performing club in Europe, having won all their matches. It represents a remarkable

Soccer News / Stretty News / February 17

Just in: Carrick keen to bring Rashford back as Man Utd & Barcelona open talks

Manchester United and Barcelona are reportedly negotiating a deal for Marcus Rashford, whom Michael Carrick would like to bring back to Old Trafford. The 28-year-old is currently on loan at Barcelona, who have the option to buy him at the end of the season for €30 million.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 17

Current Chelsea player still gets called ‘Virgil van Dijk’ by former team mates

Chelsea centre back Mamadou Sarr apparently still gets called Virgil van Dijk by his former youth team mates. It’s obviously a huge compliment for the young defender who was recalled by Chelsea from sister club Strasbourg in the January transfer window.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 17

Aldridge comments on Salah future as Liverpool face big summer decision

Mo Salah’s Liverpool future has been discussed again, with John Aldridge offering his view on whether the Egyptian forward will still be at Anfield next season.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / February 17

Tottenham face competition from PL rivals to sign €70-80m AC Milan star who was labelled a ‘flop’ in England

Tottenham are struggling to carve out positive results in the Premier League this season. The Lilywhites find themselves stranded in the bottom half of the table, having secured just seven wins from 26 league matches.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 17

Aldridge makes feelings clear on Alonso links as Liverpool manager talk returns

Xabi Alonso’s name has surfaced again in Liverpool manager speculation, and John Aldridge has offered a measured response on whether our former midfielder should be seen as a potential successor to Arne Slot.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / February 17

Tottenham suffer setback as Serie A giants plan to secure future of 14 G/A ‘Rocky of Football’

From now until the end of May, Tottenham Hotspur have to focus on getting results and keeping themselves in the Premier League. New interim head coach Igor Tudor faces a baptism of fire as he takes on Arsenal in the North London derby at home on Sunday.