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Report: Liverpool eyeing move for star who was in the 2024/25 UCL team of the season

Liverpool are preparing an offer in excess of €100 million to sign Inter Milan centre-back Alessandro Bastoni. Arne Slot’s team are keen on reinforcing their backline.

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Injured Kean ruled out of Vanoli’s Fiorentina debut

There is bad news for Fiorentina coach Paolo Vanoli on his debut, as top scorer Moise Kean is out of the squad to face Genoa with an injury. It kicks off at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Sunday at 14.00 GMT.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 8

Comparisons to Kante are blasphemy – but Caicedo is coming close

There was a lot of interesting stuff going on in Chelsea’s win over Tottenham last Saturday, both on and off the pitch. But it’s impossible to write anything about that game and not write about Moises Caicedo.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / November 8

Italian Journalist Claims ‘Inter Feeling The Strain Like Liverpool & Barcelona After Years Of Constant Pressure’

Fabio Caressa believes Inter Milan are starting to show signs of mental fatigue, just like Liverpool and Barcelona, after years of competing at the top level under constant pressure to win.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 8

Inter follow Aké and Guehi but Liverpool prepare 100m Bastoni bid – report

Italian newspaper Il Giorno reports that Liverpool are preparing an offer worth €100m for Inter star Alessandro Bastoni, but the Nerazzurri are unwilling to sell and are following other centre-backs, including Marc Guehi and Nathan Aké.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / November 8

Argentina Defender Set For January Loan Exit As Inter Milan Man Draws Interest From Brazil & Mexico

A January loan move looks increasingly likely for Tomas Palacios, who continues to find himself on the fringes of Cristian Chivu’s defensive hierarchy at Inter Milan.

Everton FC News / Football Italia / November 8

Morata asks to be subbed off after clash with Mina

Alvaro Morta was so frustrated by Yerry Mina during Como’s draw against Cagliari that he asked to be subbed off after the hour mark at the Stadio Sinigaglia.

Soccer News / Stretty News / November 8

As well as Maguire & Sesko: Man United star ‘asked to’ be substituted in second half after taking a ‘rough hit’

Casemiro reportedly requested that he be brought off in the second half against Tottenham Hotspur. Manchester United were leading 1-0 at the time of his withdrawal, with Casemiro forming one third of a triple change by Ruben Amorim that saw Manuel Ugarte replace the No.18, Mason Mount replace Matheus Cunha, and Leny Yoro come in for Harry Maguire.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / November 8

Premier League ace 'has crept onto their radar' as Tottenham looking to improve key area

Tottenham Hotspur have identified Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye as an ideal alternative to Morgan Rogers. The North London club were keen on signing Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers last summer.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / November 8

Liverpool Ready To Offer €100M For Italy Star But Inter Milan Have No Plans To Sell

Liverpool have reportedly set their sights on Alessandro Bastoni and are prepared to offer €100 million to tempt Inter into selling one of their star players.

SS Lazio News / Football Italia / November 8

Mandas and the almost inevitable Lazio sacrifice in 2026

Lazio have regenerated Ivan Provedel, which makes it almost inevitable the club can afford to sacrifice Christos Mandas in January after turning down €10m plus add-ons.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 8

Maresca explains perfectly why he’s not going to be starting Estevao and Gittens in the league anytime soon

Our predicted XI for this evening’s game has Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho as the starting wingers, despite the good form of Estevao and Jamie Gittens as their potential alternatives.

Rob Edwards Set to Return to Wolves After Vítor Pereira Sacking

Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to appoint Rob Edwards as their new head coach following the sacking of Vítor Pereira, according to Fabrizio Romano. This

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 8

Confirmed Arsenal team to face Sunderland – Merino leads the line

Arsenal take on Sunderland at the Stadium of Light today as they aim to extend their impressive winning streak, and this is the team Mikel Arteta is starting with.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / November 8

Report: Liverpool could offer £70m to beat Chelsea to the signature of Dutchman

Arne Slot’s Liverpool could fork out €80 million to sign Newcastle United defensive mainstay Sven Botman. Liverpool were quite active during the summer transfer window.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 8

'Fantastic' Chelsea star compared to Frank Lampard by legend’s old teammate

FourFourTwo this week have a really interesting interview with former Chelsea player Geremi, an underrated minor cult hero of the mid 2000s at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / November 8

North London De Ligt for Ruben Amorim: Manchester United player ratings vs Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester United faced Tottenham Hotspur away from home after the 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest, following a run of three consecutive wins. Bryan Mbeumo scored the opening goal for the Red Devils in the first half with a well-placed header that beat Vicario at the near post.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / November 8

Report: Tottenham looking to bring 28-year-old back to the Premier League in January

Tottenham Hotspur are considering making a move for Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, who is pushing for an exit. Lookman’s future has become a massive talking point as his relationship with Atalanta took another major hit following his public altercation with manager Ivan Juric.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 8

Chelsea target signs new contract which could contain crucial release clause

On a quiet Friday in the Premier League, the biggest news was coming out of Birmingham. It wasn’t directly Chelsea related – but you don’t have to squint to see the connection.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 8

‘That’s what we’ve missed’ – Szoboszlai fires warning ahead of City v Liverpool showdown

Liverpool’s midfield dynamo says our recent revival has been built on rediscovering the fight and unity that define us, just in time for Sunday’s trip to Manchester City.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 8

Journalist: Crystal Palace weigh up asking for key Chelsea ace as part of possible Adam Wharton deal

Crystal Palace could ask for Trevoh Chalobah as part of any potential future deal for Adam Wharton according to reports. Chelsea are well stocked in midfield, but with Romeo Lavia suffering another injury setback against Qarabag the Blues could look to assess their options.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 8

Xhaka admits it is emotional to face Arsenal as an opponent

Granit Xhaka spent seven seasons at Arsenal, and the midfielder will face his former club today as he lines up for Sunderland in their Premier League clash.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 8

‘We are back’ – Wirtz fires defiant message before Liverpool face Man City

Florian Wirtz believes the energy from Anfield’s midweek win over Real Madrid can power us into Sunday’s huge Premier League clash with Manchester City.

Olympique Lyonnais News / Esteemed Kompany / November 8

Two players for Manchester City could have key roles to play against Liverpool

Manchester City take on Liverpool in what looms as a massive Premier League fixture for both teams. Ahead of this weekend’s results, City sit second and Liverpool are third on the Premier League table.

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / November 8

Thomas Frank keen to dip into ‘tactically clever’ Tottenham star’s strengths vs Manchester United

Tottenham Hotspur blew away FC Copenhagen 4-0 in the Champions League in midweek. It was the kind of performance that was desperately required after the moans and groans of the fans at home following recent poor displays.

Brentford FC News / To The Lane And Back / November 8

'Be careful'- Dimitar Berbatov warns Tottenham not to ‘breed problems’ in the January transfer window

Tottenham have made a positive start to the new Premier League season, even though they have already lost three home matches under Thomas Frank. The Lilywhites are just one point behind the top-four positions and look well placed to secure European football once they improve their home form in the coming months.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / November 8

Bryan Mbeumo’s United Form: Four Goal Contributions and October’s Player of the Month – Could He Be the Key to Ending Man United’s Title Drought?

Bryan Mbeumo’s United form has been nothing short of spectacular this season, earning him October’s Player of the Month and reaffirming his status as one of the Premier League’s most lethal attackers.