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Liverpool make calculated staff move amid wider structural changes

Liverpool have made a significant behind-the-scenes change this winter, one that is part of a broader internal restructure. The development centres on Matt Newberry, whose responsibilities at Liverpool have quietly expanded.

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New: Chelsea eyeing surprise Man United transfer raid as they 'know' they’re missing this profile

Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire is considered highly likely to leave on a free transfer this summer, with Chelsea a surprise suitor. The 32-year-old is nearing the end of his contract and has a number of suitors in the Premier League and beyond, as first reported here for the Daily Briefing.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / January 23

Just in: ‘Absolutely brilliant’ EPL star keeps Aston Villa on hold, he only wants Man Utd

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Matate is reportedly holding out for an offer from Manchester United, who remain his favourite destination. The Red Devils have thus far had an uneventful January, with only young players returning from loan or heading towards other temporary destinations, the likes of Harry Amass and Toby Collyer.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 23

‘There will be an offer’ – European insider hints at imminent Liverpool move for £87m roadrunner

One German football insider has hinted that Liverpool could submit a big-money offer for Yan Diomande ‘in the next month’. Earlier this week, CaughtOffside reported that the Reds have the ‘strongest’ interest out of the multitide of clubs who’ve been linked with the RB Leipzig winger and are duly ‘expected to make a formal approach’.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / January 23

Tottenham eyeing manager who left Ajax last year with Thomas Frank one defeat away from crisis

Tottenham Hotspur are currently sitting in 14th position in the Premier League table, and as a result, head coach Thomas Frank is under huge pressure to turn things around.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 23

Capello: ‘Milan can’t hide from the Scudetto, but Leao and Pulisic are not Lautaro’

Fabio Capello stands by the fact that Milan are genuine contenders for the Scudetto in 2025-26, but believes that their next two matches are perhaps the

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 23

Liverpool monitoring January options but time is running out – Steele

Liverpool are approaching the final stretch of the January transfer window with patience rather than urgency, as fresh reporting outlines the players we are watching rather than deals close to completion.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 23

Serie A clubs showing interest in signing Arsenal man

Gabriel Jesus has recently returned from an injury that kept him out of action at Arsenal for around a year, marking an important moment for both the player and the club.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / January 23

Fenerbahce insists on their own terms to send Youssef En-Nesyri to Juventus

Juventus are exploring alternative attacking options in the January transfer window as negotiations for a primary target continue to stall. The club believes that reinforcing its forward line this month would significantly strengthen the squad and improve recent performances.

Real Sociedad News / Caught Offside / January 23

Worrying update surely means Arsenal need to break the bank for forward transfer

Arsenal reportedly have some concerns about Kai Havertz’s long-term fitness in developments that surely mean they need to make another major investment up front.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 23

Man Utd summer signing names as one of the players who should be 'nowhere near' the starting XI

Manchester United’s big summer signing up front, Benjamin Sesko, has been heavily criticised by pundit Tim Sherwood after his slow start to life at Old Trafford.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / January 23

'I thought it was really innocuous,' Martin O’Neill on Reo Hatate’s Red Card

Celtic were forced to settle for a hard-earned point in Italy after finishing much of their clash with Bologna last night a man short, with post-match

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / January 23

Bologna 2-2 Celtic – Mixed emotions, but a point well earned

After a long, gruelling, nervy game, last night in Bologna, we can all be content with our efforts in earning a hard fought point. Goals from Reo Hatate and the superb on the night Auston Trusty helped us to earn a 2-2 draw, but in the end we were all left wondering the same thing, and that is a big what if.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 23

Tottenham send scouts for forward who’s lighting up France, six other PL clubs keen

Rennes forward Mohamed Kader Meite has been linked with a move away from France, and seven Premier League clubs are interested in signing him. According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham have sent Scouts to watch the 18-year-old attacker in action, and it will be interesting to see whether they decide to submit an offer for him.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 23

Harvey Elliott loan hell exit route leaves Liverpool with uncomfortable choice

Liverpool find themselves in an uncomfortable position with Harvey Elliott as a season that was meant to offer opportunity has instead drifted into limbo.

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Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 23

Sky Germany: Chelsea express interest in Bundesliga star, Man United also in the race

Chelsea are one of the clubs interested in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha according to reports in Germany. The Blues were expected to be quiet in January, but it appears their plans have changed and they are now looking to add a centre back, and possibly a midfielder.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / January 23

Sky journalist reveals 'significant breaking news' on Manchester United star’s future

Manchester United are reportedly ready to open talks with Kobbie Mainoo over a new contract in a “significant” update from Sky Sports journalist Rob Dorsett.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 23

Tottenham keen on £70m 'special' talent who has 'captivated' rival managers

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Bundesliga midfielder Can Uzun. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder has impressed in Germany and attracted the attention of Tottenham, Aston Villa and Newcastle United.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 23

Journalist: Chelsea looked at signing Joao Palhinha but Julian Alvarez unlikely

A journalist has put some information out around some possible Chelsea transfer targets, pervious and current. The Blues are weighing up some transfer options for the January transfer window as well as the summer transfer window.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / January 23

'Inevitable' – source makes big transfer claim about Liverpool star Mohamed Salah

A source close to the Saudi Pro League has made a big claim about the future of Liverpool star Mohamed Salah ahead of the summer. The Reds have just welcomed Salah back from AFCON and he seems to have resolved his feud with manager Arne Slot for the time being as he’s brought back into the first-team fold.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / January 23

Is there a surprise midfield option for Manchester City to consider next season?

Vitor Reis left Manchester City last summer to spend this season on loan at Girona. The loan move to Spain has been perfect for the young Brazilian defender.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 23

Issues with Lavia and Essugo: Why Chelsea are trying to sign Douglas Luiz this month

Chelsea are trying to sign midfielder Douglas Luiz on loan from Juventus this month in some fresh transfer news that came out. It came from nowhere really, even if we had been hearing some whispers that Chelsea could still look to make more new signings this window, even after their attempts to sign Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / January 22

Report: Red Bulls close to deal for G Ethan Horvath

The New York Red Bulls are nearing an agreement to land U.S. goalkeeper Ethan Horvath from Cardiff City in Wales, according to a report from The Athletic.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 22

When can Arsenal welcome Piero Hincapie back to fitness?

Piero Hincapie has been sidelined for Arsenal since suffering an injury during the match against Liverpool at the Emirates, creating further challenges for Mikel Arteta as he manages an already stretched squad.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 22

Arsenal makes a decision on the future of their returning frontman

Gabriel Jesus delivered a clear statement of intent with his two goals as Arsenal defeated Inter Milan in their most recent match. His performance has intensified the debate around Arsenal’s striking options, particularly at a time when Viktor Gyokeres has struggled to replicate his previous goal-scoring form.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 22

Hugely respected ExWHUEmployee is calling another unsettling transfer rumour

There’s fresh transfer speculation linking West Ham United with Radu Drăgușin from Tottenham Hotspur as of today. Where is the good news?! The main source for this speculation is always a reliable West Ham insider account @ExWHUEmployee who posted that Dragusin has emerged as a target for the Hammers.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 22

Van Dijk explains why one Marseille question crossed a line for Slot

Virgil van Dijk has publicly backed Arne Slot after describing a pre-match question about his manager’s future as “disrespectful” following Liverpool’s Champions League win in Marseille.