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On YouTubeSoccer News / Football Italia / December 18
Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes hits back at critics with comparison to Roma legend Totti
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has pushed back against criticism surrounding his trophy record at Old Trafford, invoking Roma icon Francesco Totti as an example of how greatness should not be measured solely by silverware.
Soccer News / PSG Talk / December 18
Chelsea Line Up Crystal Palace Standout Amid PSG Interest
) According to The Daily Telegraph, Chelsea are shaping recruitment plans for 2026 with a strong focus on adding depth in midfield, aiming to reduce the demands on Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez.
Werder Bremen News / Football Italia / December 18
Milan in talks for Partizan teenager Kostic ahead of January window
A Montenegrin forward linked with Milan inevitably brings memories of Dejan Savicevic, but this time the Rossoneri are looking firmly to the future. According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan are in talks to sign Andrej Kostic, a 2007-born striker from Partizan Belgrade, as part of what is shaping up to be a busy January transfer window.
Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 18
Selection dilemma for Spalletti as two Juventus forwards vying for starting role against Roma
Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti will have to choose between Jonathan David and Lois Openda for Saturday’s big showdown against Roma. With Dusan Vlahovic out of action until the spring due to a high-grade tear, the Canadian and Belgian attackers have been competing for a starting berth.
Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 18
'It could prove terminal' top journalist explosively cites 3 issues set to sink Spurs’ gaffer
As of mid-December 2025, Thomas Frank’s time at Tottenham has been mixed and challenging. In the Premier League, Spurs sit 11th in the table, with a record under him of approximately 6 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses from 16 matches: that’s just 22 points.
Manchester United News / Caught Offside / December 18
Simeone drops transfer demand, tells Cerezo to make Man United player his top target for 2026
Marcus Rashford is currently on loan at Barcelona, and they have an option to sign him permanently at the end of the season. The Manchester United striker has done quite well at the Spanish club, and there have been rumours that they could look to sign him permanently.
Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 18
Two German clubs will challenge Arsenal for Real Madrid youngster
Arsenal have been monitoring Victor Valdepenas from the Real Madrid youth system for some time, prior to his senior debut for the club last weekend. The defender has been widely regarded as one of Spain’s most promising young talents and has received significant praise for his recent performances.
Werder Bremen News / The Cult of Calcio / December 18
Milan on the Homestretch of Fullkrug Deal with West Ham
Milan are accelerating for Niclas Fullkrug and ironing out the details of the deal with West Ham. His team informed him that he’d be on the move in January.
Soccer News / Football Italia / December 18
Why Roma could secure at least two strikers in January
Roma want reinforcements in January and the plan is to secure at least two signings, targeting both Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United and Atletico Madrid’s Giacomo Raspadori.
Soccer News / Football Espana / December 18
Real Madrid on the verge of signing talented teenage right-back
Real Madrid handed a debut to Castilla right-back David Jimenez on Wednesday, who became the first product of La Fabrica to make their bow under Xabi Alonso.
Whitecaps re-sign GK Yohei Takaoka through 2027
The Vancouver Whitecaps re-signed goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka through June 2027 on Thursday. Takaoka, 29, was an MLS All-Star and Goalkeeper of the Year finalist in 2025 with a league-high 13 clean sheets.
Napoli News / Football Italia / December 18
De Laurentiis confirms Bari in talks with ‘foreign’ potential investors
President of Bari Luigi De Laurentiis confirms he is ‘negotiating with two foreign companies who are interested’ in buying the Serie B club. The side went bankrupt in 2018 and was taken over by the De Laurentiis family, treated as a satellite club to Napoli.
Real Madrid News / Caught Offside / December 18
Arsenal plot swoop for 19-year-old after Xabi Alonso hands him Real Madrid debut
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing the Real Madrid defender, Victor Valdepenas. According to a report from BILD, Arsenal have been keeping tabs on the player, and they could look to make a move for him in the future.
Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 18
‘Absolutely’: Journo delights United fans by verifying INEOS are ‘firmly in the race’ for ‘world-class’ attacker
Manchester United are well in the mix to sign Antoine Semenyo when the January window opens. It must be said that they certainly aren’t alone in the race, though, as the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City have also set their sights on adding the Bournemouth talisman to their ranks next month.
Lille News / Caught Offside / December 18
Man United could take advantage of key INEOS connection to get useful deal done this January
Manchester United defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte reportedly looks set to make way so the club can make a new signing in that position in January. The Uruguay international has struggled to impress at Old Trafford since he signed from Paris Saint-Germain, and it now makes sense that a departure is edging closer.
Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 18
Jack Grealish says Everton man is more skilful than Saka
Bukayo Saka is widely regarded as one of the most skilful players in the Premier League and has maintained an impressive level of form over the last few seasons.
Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 18
Arsenal to face Chelsea if they beat Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarterfinals
Arsenal take on Crystal Palace in the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup next week, in what is expected to be a demanding and closely contested fixture. The Gunners are fully aware of the challenges posed by knockout football, particularly against opponents who have consistently proven difficult to overcome.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 18
Chelsea defender takes cheeky jab at life in England in interview
Chelsea are doing a nice Christmas series where they look at a few of their players and their festive stories, and today they took a chance to look at Benoit Badiashile.
Real Betis News / Caught Offside / December 18
Report: Another club in race to sign Man United’s Marcus Rashford if he doesn’t stay at Barca
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is reportedly now also a target for Atletico Madrid in case he doesn’t end up staying at Barcelona. The England international is currently on loan at Barca for this season, having fallen out of favour at Old Trafford.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 18
Exclusive says Arsenal eyeing opportunity to push to sign Chelsea target
If Chelsea want to sign one of their transfer targets then they might have to act fast now due to Arsenal’s alleged interest. With every top player in the world, there is always going to be all the top clubs looking at them, and quite often you will have a real battle on your hands to try and sign him ahead of other interested clubs.
Soccer News / Stretty News / December 18
Romano makes definitive ‘more than tempted’ claim over £53m player and Man United in January
In the event Kobbie Mainoo is given the green light to explore a move away from Manchester United next month, Napoli would be his first-choice destination.
Nottingham Forest News / Esteemed Kompany / December 18
Manchester City are seemingly in pole position to sign position to sign a dynamic midfielder
It would seem that during next summer’s transfer window, Manchester City will need to strengthen their midfield. There are doubts that surround the future of Bernardo Silva.
Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / December 18
Tottenham among trio of Premier League clubs to target €332,692-per-week Saudi Pro League star
After a strong start to the 2025/26 campaign, Tottenham Hotspur’s form since mid-October have tailed off. This has seen them drop out of the top four places and now lie in the bottom half of the table.
Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 18
Tottenham sporting director identifies young Anderlecht midfielder as an option for January transfer window
Tottenham Hotspur’s performances over the last two months have exposed several gaping holes in the squad that need to be addressed in the next transfer window.
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