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Ex-Man United manager set to attend Liverpool v Qarabag amid growing pressure on Arne Slot

Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be in attendance at Anfield on Wednesday night when Liverpool host Qarabag in the Champions League.

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27th January – Five Memorable Celtic Moments on This Day

Five memorable Celtic moments, with a nod to the late Celtic Historian and Celtic Star legend David Potter, on this day starting in 1906… ONE – SATURDAY 27 JANUARY 1906 – Before a huge crowd of 25,000, the biggest crowd that Dens Park had ever seen, Celtic edged through to the next round of the Scottish Cup 2-1.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / January 27

Concern rises as Nico Williams’ World Cup comes under injury threat

Athletic Club winger Nico Williams has not consistently been at his best since September this season, and there is no let up in sight for the Basque winger.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / January 27

Borussia Dortmund Vs Inter Milan: Massive Setback For Cristian Chivu As Italy Megastar Out Injured

Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu to face Bundesliga giants BVB without Italy megastar Nicolo Barella in Match Day 8 of the Champions League. The Italy midfield dynamo is out injured.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 27

Douglas Luiz set to rejoin Aston Villa in potentially permanent move from Juventus

Douglas Luiz is set to return to his former club Aston Villa on loan with a potential permanent option, interrupting his loan deal from Juventus to Nottingham

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 27

Man Utd have four options to replace injured Dorgu: Who should Carrick choose?

Manchester United have been dealt a major blow with Patrick Dorgu ruled out with a serious injury, handing Michael Carrick a big selection dilemma. Since

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / January 27

Celtic v Utrecht – Return of Barkas, don’t be surprised if he plays a blinder

Paradise Revisited for Vasilis Barkas and don’t be surprised if he plays a blinder on Thursday night in what is a must-win match for Celtic… Vasilis Barkas, remember him?

Soccer News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / January 27

Teenager to leave Chelsea this week but club rule out young defender's January exit

Young Chelsea winger Tyrique George is expected to leave the club very soon, but the Blues have ruled out any deal for defender Josh Acheampong, according to reports.

Soccer News / Sheff United Way / January 27

Blades Face Competition to Sign Powerful Premier League Midfielder

Sheffield United are in a race with Birmingham City and Coventry City to sign Brentford and Nigeria midfielder Frank Onyeka. The Bees are understood to be seeking a fee in the region of £8 million for the 28-year-old, via Birmingham World.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / January 27

Napoli and Roma Seeking More Attackers on the Market

Napoli and Roma are on the prowl for more offensive help and are examining new targets. Both are searching for a left winger. The Partenopei laid eyes on Alisson Santos and Martin Terrier, while the Giallorossi probed Yannick Carrasco.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 27

Latest: Two Chelsea players return to training in huge boost for Blues ahead of Napoli game

Chelsea are having their UEFA mandated open training session this morning ahead of their trip to Naples tomorrow, and there are a few things to note. There are two players in the mix who are still touch and go for tomorrow’s game.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 27

Just 297 mins all season: Liverpool man could be in line for rare start as Reds duo miss training

Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo could be in line for a rare start in Wednesday night’s Champions League fixture against Qarabag, judging by two notable absences from today’s training session.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / January 27

Report – Inter Milan Set Sights On Modena Midfielder

Serie A giants Inter Milan are reportedly considering a low-profile signing of Modena midfielder Yanis Massolin. According to Sportitalia via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri could strengthen their midfield options in the transfer window finale.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 27

John Terry showcases his coaching skills in analysis; proves he should be on Chelsea coaching staff

I have no idea why Chelsea legend John Terry is not on the first team coaching staff at the club, it’s just absolutely bizarre. He works within the academy setup, but he’s never moved into a senior coaching role at the club he clearly loves so much.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 27

'He was brilliant' Bacary Sagna hails Arsenal man who he followed

Bacary Sagna has expressed his admiration for Riccardo Calafiori, whose development he closely followed during his time in Serie A before the defender completed his move to Arsenal.

Aston Villa News / To The Lane And Back / January 27

Flamengo coach Filipe Luis after €25m rated Tottenham star who once had a 25 G/A stint with their rivals

Tottenham’s attacking depth is being pushed to the limit as the Lilywhites continue to battle an injury crisis for the second season running. They are

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Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / January 27

Club legend coming back to manage Liverpool is now a ‘genuine possibility’

Liverpool are reportedly weighing up a shock move to bring Steven Gerrard back to Anfield as an interim manager, should the club decide to dismiss under-fire head coach Arne Slot, according to TEAMtalk.

Nottingham Forest News / SempreInter.com / January 27

Report – Inter Milan Identify Nottingham Forest Winger As Backup Option For PSV Eindhoven Veteran

Serie A giants Inter Milan have reportedly set their sights on Nottingham Forest winger Dan Ndoye to replace the exit-linked Luis Henrique. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, PSV Eindhoven star Ivan Perisic remains Inter’s number one target.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / January 27

Real Madrid accelerate talks with Bundesliga defender

Real Madrid have upped the intensity of their attempts to sign a new central defender this summer, as they deal with uncertainty over their current options.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / January 27

Liverpool outcast to be offered lifeline by London club amid struggles this season

Fulham are monitoring Harvey Elliott’s situation closely as the 22-year-old’s loan spell at Aston Villa grows increasingly uncertain, according to a report from TEAMtalk.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 27

Marseille President discusses a possible permanent move for Nwaneri

Ethan Nwaneri made an immediate impression in Ligue 1 at the weekend by scoring a stunning goal on his debut, and Olympique Marseille will already be wishing they could keep him for longer.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 27

Man United ready to start contract talks with player enjoying revival under Carrick

Kobbie Mainoo’s future at Manchester United is back on a positive trajectory after a turbulent period under former manager Ruben Amorim, during which the midfielder struggled for consistent minutes and his long-term role at Old Trafford was thrown into doubt.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / January 27

Not only Casemiro – The Athletic names another Ten Hag signing who will leave Man Utd

While Casemiro’s departure has already been announced, Manchester United are also expected to part ways with Manuel Ugarte. The Red Devils splashed around £42 million to sign the holding midfielder from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2024.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / January 27

'Hungry and ambitious': Frank wants Tottenham to sign 'perfect' 24-year-old target

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to strengthen their defensive unit in the January transfer window and have identified Nathan Collins as a target. Thomas Frank is pushing to get a deal over the line for a quality central defender before the January window closes.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 27

Arsenal star continues to struggle for minutes at his loan club

Reiss Nelson’s loan spell at Brentford is not unfolding as planned after he was left on the bench for their weekend Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 27

Yet another one: Liverpool defender faces two months out after gutting injury blow

Liverpool have been dealt yet another injury blow, with the news that precocious centre-back Wellity Lucky faces two months on the sidelines. Arne Slot’s first-team defensive options have already been curtailed by two serious injuries to Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley, neither of whom will play again for the rest of this season.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 27

'He’s a superstar' – Chelsea player raves about his team mate he calls a 'top player'

One Chelsea player has been raving about his Blues team mate and called him a ‘superstar” and a “top player” in some latest comments. I think to be honest that all Chelsea fans will agree with this verdict on the player because we have all been witnessing just how incredible he has been this season in a Blue shirt.