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Wolverhampton Wanderers officially sign former Manchester United midfielder for season

Wolverhampton Wanderers are looking at the prospect of relegation to the Championship heavily currently with the outfit bottom of the Premier League, having picked up just eight points in their 24 league games this campaign so far.

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Liverpool officially sign £55m defender linked to Manchester United

Liverpool are wasting no time in shaping the next phase of their squad rebuild, with defensive reinforcements clearly high on the agenda as the season edges towards its decisive stretch.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / February 2

Celtic to complete two loan deals after frantic renegotiation

Celtic look set to complete a third loan deal on deadline day with the imminent arrivals of Joel Mvuka and Benjamin Arthur. The Scottish Champions had secured a deal for Mvuka but an issue was flagged in his medical, which prompted frantic renegotiations of the deal.

Arsenal FC News / Caught Offside / February 2

'Okay…' – Mikel Arteta gives perfect response to Paul Scholes’ bizarre criticism of Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gave the perfect response when asked about Manchester United legend Paul Scholes criticising his team’s style. Speaking at his press conference on Monday, Arteta was asked about concerns over his tactics and how entertaining the style of football has been this season.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 2

Gasperini: ‘Roma not lucky tonight, happy Malen and Zaragoza arrived’

Gian Piero Gasperini felt ‘luck was not on our side’ as Roma capitulated 1-0 to Udinese, but he welcomes the arrival of Donyell Malen and Bryan Zaragoza amid ‘difficulties’ on the transfer market.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / February 2

Official: Lazio Sell Matias Vecino to Celta Vigo

Lazio capped off their hectic winter transfer window by parting ways with Matias Vecino, who has become a new Celta Vigo player. While the last five weeks witnessed some fireworks at Formello, the Mercato’s deadline day was relatively quiet, with little movement registered.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 2

France-based expert tells Liverpool fans what they can expect from ‘man mountain’ Jeremy Jacquet

A France-based broadcaster who’s watched Jeremy Jacquet regularly has given Liverpool fans a thorough idea on what they can expect from the defender at Anfield.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 2

Serie A | Udinese 1-0 Roma: Ekkelenkamp lucky deflection sinks Giallorossi

Roma saw their positive run of Serie A games ended by a surprise 1-0 defeat to Udinese, as Jurgen Ekkelenkamp’s deflected free kick proved decisive. The Giallorossi played for 75 minutes down to 10 men on Thursday, but still earned a 1-1 draw with Panathinaikos to enter the Europa League last 16.

RB Leipzig News / Athlon Sports / February 2

Michael Bradley Focused on Bringing Out Red Bulls’ Potential

It wasn’t very long ago that Michael Bradley was competing across MLS stadiums in the heart of central midfield. After hanging up his boots following his final season with Toronto FC in 2023, Bradley began his coaching journey at Norwegian side Stabæk Fotball as an assistant to a highly-experienced former United States national team head coach.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / February 2

Juventus Mercato recap: Busy deadline day, but Spalletti doesn’t get his striker

Juventus only made limited adjustments to their squad in a lukewarm winter transfer campaign dominated by a futile striker chase. While this Mercato is commonly known as the January transfer window, the Bianconeri waited until February 1 to make their maiden signing.

Soccer News / Sunderland on SI / February 2

Sunderland Seal £15 Million Signing, Sky Sports Confirms

In this transfer window, major rumors have been generated about the moment of Sunderland and the project of Regis Le Bris, where the first news has already arrived that surprises the team and the fans with the departure of one of their important players.

Udinese News / Football Italia / February 2

Udinese buy Mlacic, defender who had been close to Inter

Udinese have officially signed Branimir Mlacic from Hajduk Split for a reported fee of €4.5m, just days after he had been on the verge of a move to Inter.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / February 2

Jamie Carragher says Liverpool star now has a ‘great opportunity’ to answer Gary Neville criticism

Jamie Carragher has said that Florian Wirtz will soon have the ideal opportunity to answer some stinging criticism from Gary Neville earlier in the season.

Soccer News / Sheff United Way / February 2

Former Leeds United Man Completes Trio of Deadline Day Signings For Blades

Sheffield United have continued their busy winter transfer window with the addition of experienced midfielder Joe Rothwell, who has agreed an 18-month deal with the Blades.

Revolution sign M Carles Gil to contract extension

The New England Revolution re-signed captain Carles Gil to a contract extension through June 2028 that keeps the midfielder with the team through MLS's first summer-spring season in 2027-28.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / February 2

Serie A: Every deal completed in 2026 winter transfer window

The winter transfer window in Serie A is over, and Football Italia takes a look at all the deals completed over the last month. Click here to find out every completed transfer on the January deadline day In: Raspadori (Atletico Madrid).

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / February 2

Official: Chelsea confirm Deadline Day defender addition to Liam Rosenior’s squad

It’s been a slow January for Chelsea fans hoping for big transfers – although don’t say we didn’t warn you it would be like this. The Blues haven’t signed anyone for their first team, although they have just announced one addition.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 2

Latest: Liam Rosenior gives update on Jamie Gittens and Estevao status ahead of Arsenal game

Chelsea face Arsenal in the EFL Cup semi final second leg tomorrow night, but the game comes so hot on the heels of the win over West Ham at the weekend that Liam Rosenior’s presser was done directly after his post-match from that game.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / February 2

Tottenham bid for ‘world-class’ La Liga defender who’s had a rough time recently

Tottenham Hotspur produced a memorable second-half comeback to hold Manchester City to a 2-2 draw at home on Sunday evening. Spurs were reeling 2-0 at half-time after goals from Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo.

Real Sociedad News / Caught Offside / February 2

Enquiry made: Arsenal have explored Deadline Day move to sign Bayern Munich star

Arsenal have reportedly made an enquiry about Bayern Munich central midfielder Leon Goretzka, though a move currently looks unlikely. That’s according to a report from talkSPORT, who state that the Gunners had explored the option of landing Goretzka to give them cover for the injured Mikel Merino.

Real Sociedad News / Caught Offside / February 2

'In March…' – Agent breaks silence as Chelsea rival Arsenal for exciting transfer

Sandro Tonali’s agent has spoken out on the transfer rumours circulating about his client today as Arsenal and Chelsea are both linked with the Newcastle midfielder.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / February 2

Crew acquire Jamal Thiare, transfer Jacen Russell-Rowe

The Columbus Crew acquired Jamal Thiare from Atlanta United and transferred fellow forward Jacen Russell-Rowe to France's Toulouse FC on Monday. Thiare arrives from Atlanta in exchange for $200,000 in 2026 general allocation money and up to $100,000 more in conditional GAM for 2027.

FC Dallas News / Field Level Media / February 2

FC Dallas transfer GK Maarten Paes to Ajax

FC Dallas transferred veteran goalkeeper Maarten Paes to Dutch powerhouse Ajax on Monday. The 27-year-old Netherlands native recorded 26 clean sheets in 128 appearances from 2022-25.

Real Betis News / Extratime Talk / February 2

Copa Libertadores and CONCACAF Champions Cup 2026 First Phase Begins

February will see the opening phase of the 2026 Copa Libertadores and the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup get underway. While most of the continent’s heavyweights will enter later rounds, the early stages feature a group of ambitious clubs still dreaming of a deep run on the continental stage.

Aston Villa News / To The Lane And Back / February 2

Thomas Frank & Co atoned for Son Heung-min; It’s all yours Arsenal – Opinion

That 2-2 thriller of a game between Tottenham and Manchester City on Sunday felt like one of those nights where the outcome of the game matters much more than three points.