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Man City star wants to leave despite joining the club just five months ago

According to Daily Mail, Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford is looking to leave the club despite joining them in the summer transfer window. Just five months after his much-heralded return to Man City, goalkeeper James Trafford reportedly wants out and looks set on leaving during the upcoming January transfer window.

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'People questioned him' – John Obi Mikel on decision Enzo Maresca got right

Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has been speaking on a decision that manager Enzo Maresca got right. It was a decision that was getting a lot of criticism and questioning at the time.

Arsenal FC News / Caught Offside / December 2

Arsenal agree double deal in principle by beating top European clubs

Edwin Quintero and his twin brother Holger Quintero, two of South America’s most promising teenage talents, have reportedly agreed a deal in principle to join Arsenal, according to ESPN.

Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / December 2

Sky Sports: Man City are 'in love' with midfielder wanted by Man United

According to Sky Sports, Manchester City have made Elliot Anderson a top target, perhaps their number one, as they look to rebuild and refresh their midfield ahead of next season.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 2

Sporting director wants to sign Chelsea loanee permanently after fine form

A Chelsea player is playing so well out on loan right now that a sporting director says he wants to sign him permanently. Of course, any final decision here will be down to Chelsea, and of course the player in question as well – so we will have to wait and see what happens with this one.

Soccer News / The Equalizer / December 2

USWNT caps 2025 campaign with fourth straight win

Catarina Macario scored her fifth goal in three games to lead the U.S. women’s national team to a 2-0 win against Italy on Monday night. It was the team’s second win against Italy in this international window and fourth in a row to end the season.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / December 1

Thomas Frank gives key Tottenham team news ahead of crunch Newcastle clash

Tottenham Hotspur continue to struggle to create chances and pick up wins at home, and their recent frustration came against Fulham. They lost 2-1 to the Cottagers, who picked up their first win away from home this season, leaving the Spurs fans extremely disappointed.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / December 1

Supercomputer makes surprise Liverpool and Tottenham Premier League prediction

A newly run supercomputer simulation has produced a surprising Premier League table prediction, backing Liverpool to finish inside the top four despite their inconsistent form this season.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / December 1

Former PSG Star Could Push Out £27M-Rated Backup Linked to Newcastle

The Daily Mail’s Jack Gaughan reports that Trafford is already looking to leave Manchester City, just five months after his £27 million summer move. He had been brought in as City’s new No.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 1

Thomas Frank hints why he has dropped Xavi Simons in recent games

Tottenham Hotspur are back in Premier League action on Tuesday evening as they cross swords with Newcastle United at St James’ Park. Spurs’ home woes continued on Saturday when they lost 2-1 to Fulham in a London derby, and the fans vent their frustration and anger by booing the players off at full-time whistle.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 1

Graziani Appalled by Juventus duo: 'Never seen two players play so poorly'

Legendary Italian striker Francesco Graziani was shocked by the abysmal displays of Juventus duo Jonathan David and Lois Openda against Cagliari. The Canadian and Belgian strikers have been misfiring since they arrived in Turin in the summer.

Bologna News / Football Italia / December 1

Vardy jokes after first Serie A brace: ‘Missing a bit of rain and it’s like the UK’

Jamie Vardy jokes the weather in Bologna helped him feel at home scoring his first Serie A brace for Cremonese. ‘We were just missing a bit of rain and

Nottingham Forest News / Esteemed Kompany / December 1

Manchester City have put the work in to sign a Nottingham Forest midfielder

By now it is well-established that Manchester City have an interest in signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. Craig Hope has previously reported for the Daily Mail that City were planning on making the England international one of their top targets for next summer.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 1

Serie A 2025 Awards: McTominay Player of the Year

The Gran Gala del Calcio Awards named the Top 11 from the 2024-25 Serie A season, including Scott McTominay, Lautaro Martinez and Tijjani Reijnders. The ceremony was held in Milan this evening and is the Italian equivalent of the PFA Awards.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / December 1

Kean: ‘Dzeko is a leader, set great example’ for Fiorentina in crisis

Moise Kean hopes Paolo Vanoli can ‘get Fiorentina on the right path’ and thanks Edin Dzeko for ‘defending’ the team against fan insults. ‘He is a leader, he sets a great example.’ The Viola are in a deep crisis that just seems to be getting worse, as they have for the first time gone the opening 13 Serie A rounds without a single victory.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 1

Football finance expert warns that Liverpool ‘could easily lose £120m’ in the next two years

Liverpool have been given a stark warning about the potential consequences of failing to qualify for next season’s Champions League. The Reds have been

Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / December 1

Points deduction confirmed: English club hit with punishment over payment failures

Sheffield Wednesday’s season has plunged into further chaos after the EFL announced a fresh six-point deduction for the club on Monday. The penalty, which

Orlando City D Robin Jansson signs extension

Orlando City re-signed captain Robin Jansson to a contract extension through the 2027 season on Monday. The 33-year-old Swedish defender has been with the club since 2019, recording six goals and four assists in 193 MLS matches.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 1

Report: Premier League club could offer escape route to Liverpool player enduring nightmare season

One Liverpool player who’s enduring a nightmare season on a personal level could reportedly be offered an escape route by a fellow Premier League club.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / December 1

Ex-Liverpool star Darwin Nunez wants out of Al-Hilal; Surprise club ready to make stunning transfer push

Former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is reportedly looking for a way out of Al-Hilal just four months after his high-profile move to the Saudi Pro League.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 1

Forget Wirtz & Isak: One Liverpool player just guaranteed he’s starting vs Sunderland

Joe Gomez has arguably guaranteed himself a starting spot in the Liverpool side set to face Sunderland on Wednesday. The England international was restored to the first-XI in the right-back role, allowing Dominik Szoboszlai to remain in midfield for the 2-0 win against West Ham.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 1

Match Report: Chelsea battle to 1-1 draw with Arsenal despite first half red card

Chelsea battled to a tough 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge last night after going down to ten men in the first half. It was a dire first period, as they often are in these big games.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 1

Messi vs. Muller: A rivalry renewed ahead of MLS Cup Final

Lionel Messi versus Thomas Muller: A rivalry told through three classic matches ahead of MLS Cup Final

The 2025 MLS Cup final is set: Inter Miami will host the Vancouver Whitecaps in Ft Lauderdale on Saturday, Dec. 6, to determine the league's next champion, and it will provide the opportunity for two stars to write the next chapter of their longstanding rivalry.

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Soccer News / Stretty News / December 1

‘He suffered at United’: Club director divulges one Red’s Old Trafford struggles amid relationship breakdown with Amorim

Barcelona’s Sporting Director Deco has weighed in on Marcus Rashford’s Manchester United struggles prior to his summer move. In truth, it’s no secret that the forward’s Red Devils tenure ended much more sourly than ever anticipated, especially given he’s a homegrown star and boyhood Red.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 1

A sole Gunner earns praise for performance in Arsenal's drab stalemate with Chelsea

In the build up to Chelsea versus Arsenal, online fans had framed the clash as a Moises Caicedo versus Declan Rice derby. Both midfielders had enjoyed bright starts to the season, so attention was on who would make the greater impact.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 1

There seems to be an obvious target for Manchester City to add legs to their midfield in January

Watching Manchester City play this season has shown that they are vulnerable to quick counterattacks when they lose possession. City lacks a midfielder who can get up and down the pitch when they lose possession.