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Chelsea handed Reece James training boost for Arsenal tie as Blues duo remain doubtful

Chelsea captain Reece James took part in training on Tuesday, but Malo Gusto and Cole Palmer remain doubtful for Wednesday's clash with Arsenal after not being spotted in the session.

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Chelsea player open to move as West Ham make enquiry over January transfer

Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen has struggled for regular opportunities at the Premier League club, and he could be presented with an exit route this month.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 13

Chelsea coach reveals how long he has been working on the Arsenal game

Liam Rosenior will have the opportunity to test himself against one of the Premier League’s top sides when Chelsea face Arsenal in the Carabao Cup this week.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 13

Fiorentina closing in on January signing of Leeds United winger

Reports in Italy and the UK claim that Fiorentina are closing in on the signing of Leeds United winger Jack Harrison in a potentially permanent deal.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / January 13

'Plans are being assessed' as Liverpool eye player from Portuguese league

Liverpool defender Conor Bradley has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a serious knee injury he picked up against Arsenal. According to a report from Team Talk, the club is now considering potential alternatives and has identified Daniel Banjaqui from Benfica as a target.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 13

What Atalanta’s deal for Raspadori means for Lookman and Fenerbahce

Giacomo Raspadori is set to join Atalanta in a permanent deal from Atletico Madrid, and while this could point to an imminent sale of Ademola Lookman to

Tottenham Hotspur News / Caught Offside / January 13

Tottenham player unhappy with current role as Euro outfit eye January move

Mathys Tel has been linked with a move away from Tottenham Hotspur this month. Paris FC are interested in signing him and hopes to secure his services on loan for the remainder of the season.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 13

Chelsea player with 18 Premier League starts is heading in the wrong direction – Rosenior could bin him

Joao Pedro’s window at Chelsea is closing, and the next few games will tell us a lot about his short term future. He came in with a big impact at the Club World Cup, and gave everyone the hope that Chelsea’s striker troubles were over.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 13

Arsenal has a long-term plan to give Lewis-Skelly more game time

Myles Lewis-Skelly is struggling for game time at Arsenal this season, but he remains one of the club’s most important players. The Hale End academy graduate was a regular starter for both club and country last season, delivering impressive performances and earning praise for his versatility and composure.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / January 13

Journalist explains why he is not surprised at Juventus’ improvements

Juventus have shown significant improvement since November, raising the possibility that they could challenge for the Scudetto. The season began inconsistently for the Bianconeri, with poor performances ultimately costing Igor Tudor his managerial position.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 13

Which players Juventus could sell to finance permanent Chiesa deal

Juventus are still targeting a deal for Federico Chiesa in the January transfer window, and recent reports suggest that they are beginning to come round to the idea of bringing the 28-year-old back on a permanent basis.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / January 13

Real Madrid Head Coach Xabi Alonso Sacked: Will Manchester United Respond by Appointing Him as the Manager?

The Xabi Alonso sack news is just the latest of its kind in world football. After the Supercopa final loss, Real Madrid announced that they were parting ways with the 44-year-old Spanish manager.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 13

West Ham could save Chelsea from £21m transfer mistake we begged them not to make

West Ham are in dire, dire straits. They can’t buy a win in the league, repeatedly shooting themselves in the foot just when they’re close to earning 3 points.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Extratime Talk / January 13

Liverpool Win vs Barnsley Has Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong Shining Again

The Liverpool win against Barnsley in the FA Cup third round on Monday, January 13, was an emphatic one. The Reds won the match 4-1 to move into the fourth round of the competition.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Caught Offside / January 13

Chelsea make contact with agent of electrifying attacker who has 10-G/A this season

Chelsea are interested in signing the Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj Moussa. The 23-year-old has done quite well for the Dutch outfit, and he has 10 goal contributions to his name this season.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 13

Maresca and Pochettino’s stats compared show the one area where Italian failed the most

Enzo Maresca did some things much better than his predecessor as Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino. But one thing he did very much worse was getting the best out of Cole Palmer.

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Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 13

'Very, very promising' wide player to undergo Spurs medical in 48 hours

Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on the signings of Souza and Conor Gallagher. They have already agreed on a £13 million deal with Santos for the Brazilian fullback, and they have secured an agreement with Atletico Madrid for Gallagher as well.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 13

Tottenham complete Conor Gallagher deal after past ‘priceless’ verdict from Pochettino

Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on a move to bring in someone who has been a long-term target at Hotspur Way. And he is a player that former Lilywhites boss Mauricio Pochettino is a huge admirer of.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / January 13

Super Eagles AFCON Momentum: Nigeria Rising at AFCON 2025

There is a calm certainty in the way Nigeria are moving through AFCON 2025. Not born of reputation or history, but the confidence of a team that understands itself.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 13

Darren Bent says Arsenal man has looked very vulnerable this season

Myles Lewis-Skelly was one of Arsenal’s standout performers last season, impressing in high-profile games against the likes of Real Madrid, PSG and Manchester City.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 13

Tottenham show interest in signing Man City attacker, but it isn’t Marmoush or Savinho

Tottenham Hotspur have struggled on the front foot this season. And this struggle to get the ball in the back of the net has led to Thomas Frank scratching his head as the pressure on the Dane continues to rise.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 13

What Mikel Arteta thinks about sending Ethan Nwaneri out on loan

Ethan Nwaneri has been linked with a loan move away from Arsenal this month as the youngster struggles for regular game time. Nwaneri made a breakthrough at the club last season, playing a key role in Arsenal’s successes and scoring several important goals when stepping in for injured first-team players.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 13

Drop Neto, Garnacho, Gittens and Joao Pedro: Rosenior could use revolutionary idea from his assistant

While we’ve already had Liam Rosenior’s first Chelsea team, it was for an FA Cup third round game and was heavily rotated. His first “first team” selection is little over 24 hours away, and we can’t wait to see what it tells us about his plans for the team.