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Aston Villa facing strong competition to sign defender from rivals

Aston Villa have had a fantastic season so far, and they will hope use the transfer market to keep up this momentum. Left-back is an area that could be addressed, which has led to targets being identified.

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Report – Inter Milan To Accelerate Interest In Atalanta Owned Wingback: Backup Plan In Place Already

Serie A leaders Inter Milan are reportedly weighing up a January swoop for in-demand Atalanta loanee Marco Palestra. According to Il Giorno via FCInter1908, the San Siro giants are determined to beat stiff competition for the Italian’s signature.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / December 29

Leeds United Join West Ham in the Race for Available Lazio Star

Lazio striker Taty Castellanos has a new suitor in the Premier League, as Leeds United reportedly joined the chase. The Argentine has been the club’s ultimate first-choice centre-forward, but he was surprisingly dropped from the starting lineup in favor of Tijjani Noslin for Saturday’s contest against Udinese, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

Sassuolo News / SempreInter.com / December 29

Report – Inter Milan Name Italy Midfielder’s Price Tag Amid Juventus Interest

Wantaway Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi has emerged as a concrete transfer target for Juventus ahead of the January window. According to Sky Sport via FCInter1908, the San Siro giants have set their asking price for their outcast.

Juventus FC News / Football Italia / December 29

Spalletti addressed Juventus dressing room at half-time: unhappy with one thing

Tuttosport newspaper reports that Luciano Spalletti was frustrated by Juventus players’ lack of concentration in the first half against Pisa, so he ‘made his voice heard’ at half-time.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 29

Atalanta 0-1 Inter Milan – Italy Prodigy Prioritizes Nerazzurri Over National Team: 'Now It’s Time To Think About Inter'

Inter Milan star Francesco Pio Esposito addressed the press after last night’s precious Serie A victory over Atalanta. Speaking Domenica Sportiva via FCInterNews, the 20-year-old striker set his priorities straight heading into the new calendar year.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 29

Stephen Warnock urges Liverpool to sign Arsenal man

Jurrien Timber has emerged as one of Arsenal’s standout performers this season, with the Dutch defender delivering a series of impressive displays that have made it difficult for Ben White to secure regular game time.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 29

'Fewer mistakes' – Chelsea’s thriving youth coach on bringing up the next generation of academy stars

After a 4th place finish in last season’s U18 Premier League, Chelsea are already looking a stronger group this time out. They’re currently second in the southern section of the league, and that’s after having played just 9 games, while the teams around them have played 12.

Bournemouth AFC News / Caught Offside / December 29

Antoine Semenyo informs Premier League club of his desire to sign in January

Antoine Semenyo has dominated the transfer news waves in recent weeks, with a number of clubs competing to sign him. Bournemouth are resigned to losing him in the early stages of the January transfer window, and the man himself has now made a decision on where he will be playing next.

Atalanta News / SempreInter.com / December 29

Atalanta 0-1 Inter Milan – Nerazzurri Break Unwanted Trend With Fourth Consecutive Win In Bergamo

Inter Milan returned to the top of the Serie A table with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over fellow Lombard rivals Atalanta last night. According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri finally broke their drought in high-profile matches.

Werder Bremen News / Football Italia / December 29

Milan handed Rafael Leao injury boost for Cagliari clash

Rafael Leao has returned to group training today and is expected to be available for Milan’s next Serie A match against Cagliari. Italian sources, including Sky Sport Italia, report that Milan star Rafael Leao completed a full training session with his teammates on Monday.

Hellas Verona News / SempreInter.com / December 29

Report – Inter Milan Keen On Hellas Verona Wingback To Replace Denzel Dumfries: Transfer Possible Only Next Summer

Serie A heavyweights Inter Milan have reportedly set their sights on Hellas Verona wingback Rafik Belghali. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Algerian ace is non-transferable until the end of the season.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 29

Archie Gray reveals why his family will banter him despite scoring against Crystal Palace

Archie Gray netted his first Tottenham goal which was enough to beat Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in the Premier League. Archie Gray scored a first-half header, as Tottenham Hotspur scraped past London rivals Crystal Palace 1-0 at Selhurst Park on Sunday evening.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 29

Lagerbielke’s game suits Nancy’s system but Welsh is obvious answer

Anyone reckon that Gustaf Lagerbielke would have been ideal in Wilfried Nancy’s new system at Celtic? Or noticed how well Stephen Welsh is doing at Motherwell?… We are suffering from some defensive vulnerabilities at this moment, or more to the point, we don’t have the players to fit into the system that Wilfried Nancy has deployed.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 29

Report – Inter Milan Intensify Interest In Hellas Verona Forward To Bolster Attacking Ranks

Serie A giants Inter Milan have reportedly earmarked Hellas Verona star Giovane as a genuine target to strengthen their frontline. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Brazilian forward fits Cristian Chivu’s system perfectly.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 29

Hojlund has already surpassed his 2024-25 Man United league goal tally

With six league goals for Napoli this season, Rasmus Hojlund has already surpassed his Premier League goal tally at Manchester United in 2024-25. Denmark international Hojlund has had a very good start to the season at Napoli, netting seven times in 19 games across all competitions.

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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 29

Nacho Monreal names three youngsters he expected to make it at Arsenal

Nacho Monreal was part of the Arsenal squad during a period when several highly rated young players were emerging from the club’s academy. At the Emirates,

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 29

Maresca hints that transfer strategy could be hurting Chelsea’s ability to hold leads

Chelsea’s game against Aston Villa at the weekend was lost because they brought on subs which improved their team and we brought on subs which made us worse.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / December 29

41-year-old in line to replace Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner is facing an uncertain future at Selhurst Park. The Austrian has decided not to sign a new deal at Palace and that has sparked speculation over his future and who could be the right man to replace him at the club if he leaves in the near future.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 29

Aston Villa defender tempted by Barcelona move

Aston Villa are looking to make signings in January, but there are also chances for some of their key players to leave. Morgan Rogers’ performance have not gone unnoticed by a number of top clubs, and another that could be on his way out of Villa Park is Pau Torres.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 29

Outlet names 4 Chelsea player who might never play for the club again in clear-out

A media outlet has named four current Chelsea players that might never play for the club again with a apparently clear-out incoming. We’ve seen and heard this many times before haven’t we?

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 29

Ex-Red points to one moment that summed up Florian Wirtz at Anfield

Liverpool’s latest Premier League win offered more than just three points, with one Anfield moment quietly underlining where we are heading this season.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 29

Tottenham to step up pursuit of 'classy, fiercely competitive' star with massive 2026 offer

Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton has been linked with a move away from the London club in recent months. Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the 21-year-old, and they are prepared to submit a substantial offer for him.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 29

Player who faced Liverpool man admits: 'This guy is crazy'

Liverpool’s summer recruitment continues to reveal its value in unexpected ways, even away from the pitch and outside matchday narratives. A TikTok challenge involving Lois Openda has quietly underlined just how special Jeremie Frimpong is becoming for us.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 28