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Union acquire F Ezekiel Alladoh for club-record fee

The Philadelphia Union acquired forward Ezekiel Alladoh from Sweden's IF Brommapojkarna on Wednesday for a reported club-record transfer fee of $4.5 million.

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Tottenham prepared to pay around €60m for Everton and Newcastle target

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, and they will face competition from Newcastle and Everton. The 25-year-old has been linked with a return to the Premier League, and the Spanish club will sell for a fee of around €60 million.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 3

Exclusive claims Chelsea have buy option on attacking midfielder after £2m loan

Kieran Gill’s Chelsea Confidential piece has some interesting content today on the Chelsea transfer front. The loan in of Facundo Buonanotte came late in the summer and was something of a surprise.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / December 3

Buffon wished he had played in more World Cups for Italy

Gianluigi Buffon enjoyed one of the longest careers in modern football and represented Italy at five World Cups, a tally that could have reached seven had circumstances unfolded differently.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / December 3

Man United prepare £30m opening offer to sign January target from UCL club

Manchester United are looking to sign Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid. According to a report from Fichajes, they are preparing a £30 million offer to sign the England International midfielder.

RB Leipzig News / Caught Offside / December 3

Contact made: Tottenham and Liverpool in ‘advanced’ talks with Bundesliga star

Tottenham are in advanced talks with the entourage of one of Bundesliga’s hottest prospects, Yan Diomande. That is according to the latest report from Sky Sports journalist Sacha Tavolieri, who claims that Spurs have been following the player since several months and have recently intensified their pursuit.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 3

Emmanuel Petit expects Arsenal to win next few matches after Chelsea draw

Arsenal’s draw against Chelsea at the weekend has seen them drop four points from their last three Premier League matches, marking a less-than-ideal run for a team aiming to secure the title this season.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / December 3

Inter Mull Cooking Up Some Pieces of Business with Pisa

Idrissa Touré is attracting the attention of many sides thanks to his excellent showings in his maiden Serie A season, including Inter, which have a few question marks on the right wing behind Denzel Dumfries, who’s currently out with an ankle injury.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 3

Former Red urges Liverpool to cash in as big Salah question suddenly looms

Big decisions often arrive long before you plan for them, and the latest discussion around Salah feels like another moment where Liverpool are being pushed into a debate we didn’t start.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / December 3

Report: Liverpool place fan favourite on the market, transfer could be sorted soon

Liverpool are prepared to cash in on Mohamed Salah during the January transfer window. According to a report from Fichajes, they have placed the Egyptian International on the market following his disappointing start to the season.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 3

Liverpool scouting 21-year-old closely as Chelsea enter race to sign €40m-rated talent

Liverpool and Chelsea are interested in signing Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge. The 21-year-old central defender has done quite well in Belgium, and he has attracted the attention of top teams.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 3

'We know what to expect' Odegaard discusses match against Brentford

Arsenal are set to face Brentford in the Premier League this evening, and Martin Odegaard is fully aware of the challenge that awaits his side. Over the years, the Bees have proven to be a difficult opponent for Arsenal and other top clubs in England.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 3

Predicted XI: Enzo Maresca starts 3 Brazilians as Blues look to keep up hot form

Chelsea take on Leeds tonight, and after the chaotic fun of last week’s huge games against Barcelona and Arsenal, it’s hard to predict what team Enzo Maresca will pick.

Empoli News / To The Lane And Back / December 3

Thomas Frank gives his verdict on the penalty and the travelling Tottenham fans after Newcastle draw

Thomas Frank opens up on the controversial penalty decision against Newcastle and praises Tottenham fans for their incredible support. An incredible Cristian Romero brace helped Tottenham Hotspur hold Newcastle United to a 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Tuesday evening.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / December 3

What Liverpool hierarchy have now decided about Bundesliga star ahead of January window

Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck has been linked with a move away from the German club in recent weeks. The 25-year-old will be out of contract at the end of the season, and the German outfit have not been able to renew his deal.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 3

Mikael Silvestre predicts Lewis-Skelly’s future amid Chelsea interest

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Myles Lewis-Skelly from Arsenal, but former Gunners defender Mikael Silvestre does not expect the youngster to leave the Emirates this season.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 3

Sky Sports journalist sends big Liverpool message as Van Dijk argument finally proven right

Some claims in football take time to land, and Liverpool’s win at West Ham quietly underlined an argument our captain has made. Richard Morgan’s Sky Sports analysis described how Joe Gomez “finally gives Reds an air of defensive stability” after a turbulent run that included defeats to Nottingham Forest and PSV Eindhoven.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 3

Athletic’s announcement of Chelsea’s January transfer plans may disappoint some fans

The Athletic’s Deal Sheet is back as we approach January, and for Chelsea fans hoping for some big business, it will be a disappointment. The opening statement of the whole thing says that “Chelsea are not planning to add to the first team squad in January, with the focus being more on the summer,” much in the same way they did last year.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 3

Walcott says Chelsea made Arsenal the most vulnerable he has seen the Gunners

Arsenal were held to a draw by ten-man Chelsea at the weekend, a result that suggested the Gunners may not yet be operating at the level required to secure the Premier League title.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 3

Talks held: Chelsea set to learn fate of transfer move for 17-year-old Golden Boot winner

Chelsea are reportedly looking set to miss out on the signing of FC Liefering wonderkid Johannes Moser despite holding some talks over a deal. The highly-rated 17-year-old looks like an exciting talent to watch for the future, but it remains to be seen if the Blues have much of a chance of securing his signature any time soon.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / December 3

A frequently chaotic affair where one Spur scored just 3/10 in our Player Ratings

Spurs went 2-0 down to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw at St. James’ Park, with captain Cristian Romero scoring a brace (header in the 78th minute and an overhead kick in the 95th) to rescue a point.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 3

Chelsea transfer’s second PR disaster of the season could accelerate Stamford Bridge move

Strasbourg striker Emanuel Emegha, who has a deal lined up to join Chelsea next summer, has been suspended for their game against Toulouse this week by his club after giving an international break interview where he jokes that he had signed for them thinking they were based in Germany.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 3

Premier League responds to Newcastle vs. Tottenham penalty VAR controversy

Tottenham Hotspur snatched a dramatic last-gasp draw against Newcastle United on Tuesday evening thanks to Cristian Romero’s incredible acrobatic overhead kick.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 3

Early Man Utd team news: Amorim ready to call upon ‘composed, courageous’ Red to aid back-to-back win mission

Ruben Amorim has been granted a substantial fitness boost on the eve of Manchester United’s clash with West Ham. It was confirmed this morning by club media that Matheus Cunha had resumed first-team training ahead of tomorrow’s outing, having missed the last two games through injury.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 3

Report: Liverpool battling multiple PL rivals in race for British starlet who ex-LFC striker adores

Liverpool are reportedly among numerous Premier League clubs chasing the signature of one of the most sought-after young talents in Britain. The Reds have an enviable track record for snapping up teenage prospects across the UK, with Harvey Elliott, Ben Gannon-Doak, Fabio Carvalho, Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha amond the standout examples.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 3

Pundit reveals a part of Brentford’s game that could hurt Arsenal

Arsenal face Brentford tonight in a crucial Premier League clash as they aim to maintain their lead at the top of the table. The Gunners were held to a draw against Chelsea in their previous outing, preventing them from extending their advantage over their rivals.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 3

What Oliver Glasner said to Steve Parish to convince Palace to stop Guehi from joining Liverpool

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has revealed how he persuaded chairman Steve Parish not to sell Marc Guehi to Liverpool at the end of the summer transfer window.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 3

Asking price set for star with 'special abilities to be a leader', Tottenham ready to pay in January

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid. The Spanish outfit is willing to sell the England international midfielder in January, and they will demand €60 million for him.