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The 2 top center backs Real Madrid are watching closely on the transfer market

Real Madrid signed one of the best young center backs in world football last summer transfer window in Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen, and while he has been a solid addition to the team, Los Merengues are still woefully thin in central defense.

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A key leader for Manchester City could return against Liverpool as Pep Guardiola shares an injury update

Manchester City take on Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday in what is a crucial Premier League fixture for Pep Guardiola’s side. City will not want to fall further than six points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal after this weekend’s round of Premier League fixtures.

Real Betis News / The Trivela Effect / February 6

Real Madrid are after 3 big names in the midfield transfer market

Real Madrid have still failed to replace the legendary Toni Kroos, and after watching Luka Modric also exit the club this past summer transfer window – and prove he is not finished at AC Milan – the Merengues are really in dire straits in the middle of the park.

Soccer News / The Trivela Effect / February 6

Transfer insider reveals the 4 big signings Manchester United could make

Manchester United are going to be active again in the summer transfer window, as they will be galvanized by the positive changes they are seeing with the talented members of their squad actually performing well under new manager Michael Carrick.

Real Madrid News / The Trivela Effect / February 6

The 3 big signings Real Madrid want to make this summer transfer window

Real Madrid did not win any trophies last season, and with how poorly they have played in many games this season, they run the risk of the same fate in 2025/26 – and Real will simply not stand for going two seasons in a row without a trophy.

Crystal Palace News / The Trivela Effect / February 6

Real Madrid revive transfer talks for Liverpool star

Real Madrid have serious issues in their squad that go beyond the conversation about egos or the manager, aas they have fallen short for several transfer windows at fortifying areas other than big name attackers like Kylian Mbappe.

Soccer News / The Trivela Effect / February 6

Manchester United fall behind Manchester City in battle for dream midfield transfer target

Manchester United are going to be one of the most aggressive teams in the summer transfer window when it comes to upgrading their midfield situation, and they are already scouting a who’s who of the best up and coming midfielders in the Premier League.

Manchester United News / The Trivela Effect / February 6

Cristiano Ronaldo could cost Manchester United Bruno Fernandes

Cristiano Ronaldo is not happy with how things are going at Al-Nassr, and the Saudi Pro League giants – and even the government sporting enterprise as a whole – could be willing to get rid of one of the greatest players of all time.

Real Madrid News / The Trivela Effect / February 6

Alvaro Arbeloa is making an obvious Aurelien Tchouameni decision

Real Madrid defensive midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is one of the most important players on the team, because he is the only true No. 6 and anchoring player in a midfield that has been lacking control since Toni Kroos left – and was hurt even more by Luka Modric’s departure to AC Milan.

Crystal Palace News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / February 6

Liam Rosenior delivers 'biggest' Chelsea dressing room team talk for 'important' Wolves clash

Head coach Liam Rosenior has set out his expectations clearly for the Chelsea squad ahead of their Premier League clash against Wolves. Chelsea make the trip to Molineux looking to bounce back from their Carabao Cup semi-final exit to Arsenal in midweek, as they also eye a fourth consecutive league win in a row.

Real Madrid News / Athlon Sports / February 6

Real Madrid Wants to Sign Barcelona's Pedri: Report

Real Madrid wants to pull off a surprise in the transfer window and 'steal' a player from Barcelona. Specifically, Pedri, according to reports in Spain.

Soccer News / centredevils / February 6

Michael Carrick comments on being appointed as Manchester United’s permanent manager

Michael Carrick has had an incredible run of form since taking charge at Old Trafford. The former Manchester United midfielder has returned to Carrington, and for the second time has been trusted with the caretaker manager role.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Athlon Sports / February 6

Manchester City Seek Big Payoff After Wise Winter Window Recruiting

As we approach the business end of the Premier League season, Manchester City find themselves six points behind runaway leaders Arsenal. Having not quite managed to reach their scintillating best during the first half of the campaign, the Citizens knew they needed to take full advantage of the recent winter window.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 6

'We apologise' Mikel Arteta responds to Chelsea coach

Mikel Arteta has issued an apology to Liam Rosenior following complaints that his team was not given sufficient privacy while preparing for their match against Arsenal.

Soccer News / centredevils / February 6

Juventus midfielder on Manchester United shortlist

Juventus have always been one of the giants of Italian football, however it’s been six years since their last Serie A title. Currently sat in fourth place, The Old Lady have struggled to come above third since the 2019/20 season when they were crowned Champions.

Rennes News / Caught Offside / February 6

Liverpool set to raid Newcastle again, 26-year-old star emerges as surprise target

Liverpool remains interested in signing the Newcastle United defender Sven Botman. They are plotting a move for the 26-year-old Netherlands international at the end of the season, and it remains to be seen whether Newcastle is prepared to sanction his departure.

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Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / February 6

Tottenham’s grim stance on the pursuit of ‘Turkish Del Piero’ emerges

Tottenham Hotspur’s domestic form has been truly terrible, winning just two of their last 15 Premier League games, and one can make a serious case that the club’s European form is the only thing keeping Thomas Frank in the job.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 6

David Ornstein sheds more light on Arsenal’s interest in Tonali

Sandro Tonali’s agent has moved to dismiss rumours that he spoke to Arsenal and offered the midfielder to the Gunners, raising further questions about how much substance there was behind the January speculation.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / February 6

Tottenham monitoring Serie A midfielder who finished 18th in Ballon d’Or 2025 rankings

Tottenham Hotspur once again failed to get key signings over the line in the winter transfer window. Thomas Frank’s squad was desperate for reinforcements at the start of January, but only Conor Gallagher and Souza arrived at the club.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 6

Marc Cucurella ambushed by one of his wind-up victims on live TV

Marc Cucurella is one of the biggest “wind up merchants” around, and he was up to his old tricks last weekend when he was provoking West Ham players by the corner flag.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / February 6

Tottenham face battle to sign 23-year-old Man City star whose appearances have been limited to domestic cup competitions

Tottenham Hotspur headed into the winter transfer window with a clear objective of strengthening Thomas Frank’s squad as much as possible. By the end of the transfer window, it became clear that the board has failed to deliver yet again.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / February 6

Exclusive says €35m price tag set and Chelsea 'open to offers' for 24 year old already

Chelsea brought central defender Mamadou Sarr back from his loan at Strasbourg in January, meaning that they will have a very crowded selection in that area of the pitch once Levi Colwill is fit again.

Minnesota United News / Field Level Media / February 6

Minnesota United sign Colombia star M James Rodriguez

Minnesota United signed Colombia's James Rodriguez to a short-term contract Friday as the national team captain looks to stay sharp in advance of the this summer's World Cup.

Soccer News / Stretty News / February 6

Alarm bells at Man Utd as a new Saudi Pro League ‘king’ will be crowned after Ronaldo outburst

Cristiano Ronaldo’s days in Saudi Arabia could be numbered, while his successor could be his former Manchester United teammate, Bruno Fernandes. The iconic striker turned 41 earlier this week, but his birthday celebrations were possibly dampened by his ongoing conflict with KSA’s Public Investment Fund.