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‘Once I succeed…’ – Liverpool loanee is openly backing himself to replace Anfield legend

One player who’s currently out on loan from Liverpool has openly stated his ambition to become a fixed first-team starter at Anfield in future years and win major silverware with the Reds.

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Devil In The Details – How Cristian Chivu Defied Pre-Season Skepticism To Guide Inter Milan To The Top Of Serie A

Cristian Chivu has silenced pre-season doubters by steering Inter Milan to the summit of Serie A this season. According to Corriere della Sera via FCInter1908, Chivu’s team is ‘unparalleled.’ Inter Milan’s decision to appoint Cristian Chivu as their new manager in June raised a few eyebrows.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / December 16

Juventus Eye Olympique Marseille and RB Leipzig Veterans

Juventus would like to help Luciano Spalletti by adding an experienced midfielder in January and are pursuing Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in particular. However, their chase faces big challenges.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / December 16

Official – Inter Milan & Dutch Wingback Undergoes Ankle Surgery

Inter Milan wingback Denzel Dumfries underwent ankle surgery earlier today, which will likely sideline him for at least two months. According to Inter.it, the Dutch ace went under the knife to ‘stabilize’ his long-term ankle problem.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 16

Basic gets 2-match Serie A ban, 1 for Zaccagni, Koopmeiners and more

The Serie A Disciplinary Commission has inflicted a two-match ban on Lazio midfielder Toma Basic, while Teun Koopmeiners, Mattia Zaccagni and Torbjorn Heggem are among those suspended for one.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / December 16

Man United linked with a loan move for 'really good' Tottenham and Newcastle target

Conor Gallagher has been linked with the move away from Atletico Madrid in recent weeks. The 25-year-old England international has struggled for regular opportunities, and he might need to leave in January in order to play more often.

Hoffenheim News / Field Level Media / December 16

Red Bulls acquire former FC Dallas D Justin Che

The New York Red Bulls announced the acquisition Tuesday of former FC Dallas defender Justin Che. Che, 21, arrives from Danish Superliga side Brondby IF and is signed through 2028 with an option for 2029.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 16

Maresca’s moves look like a man pushing for a sacking as he objects to the conditions he signed up for

Chelsea news this week is being dominated by one thing – Enzo Maresca’s outburst on Saturday, where he referred to the previous 48 hours as his “worst” at Chelsea because of a lack of support.

Manchester United News / Extratime Talk / December 16

Bruno Fernandes’ Form Remains a Constant for Manchester United

Bruno Fernandes’ form continues to help Manchester United, but they have now failed to win yet another match at home. The Red Devils drew 4-4 in the Man United vs Bournemouth Premier League game at Old Trafford on Monday, December 15.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 16

Van Dijk explains why 'this place is full of heroes' after Liverpool morning away from football

Liverpool’s schedule may be relentless during the season, but moments away from football continue to define what this club represents off the pitch. As

Chelsea FC News / Extratime Talk / December 16

Chelsea Goalkeeper Sanchez Silences Critics, Justifies Club’s Bold Choice Over Petrovic

Few players have faced as much criticism or calls to be benched and sold since arriving at a club as Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. A series of costly mistakes completely eroded supporters’ confidence in him, particularly during his first season, when he committed five errors that directly led to goals.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 16

Arsenal eyeing Norwegian prospect but they are losing the race

Several clubs have shown a strong interest in young talents, and Arsenal are among those reportedly monitoring promising prospects from Norway. The success of players such as Martin Odegaard and Erling Haaland demonstrates that Norway continues to produce high-quality footballers, making it an attractive market for clubs seeking emerging stars.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 16

Predicted XI: Enzo Maresca has to risk it all with this changed up team selection

All the news around Chelsea right now is about Enzo Maresca, who had an astonishing outburst on Saturday after beating Everton. But there’s a game to be played tonight against Cardiff in the EFL Cup quarter final, where Maresca will face off against one of his old colleagues, Brian Barry-Murphy.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 16

Manchester City’s Form Raises Hopes of Yet Another Title Triumph Under Pep Guardiola

Manchester City’s form continues to impress. In the most recent Crystal Palace vs Man City Premier League game, the Cityzens won 3-0 at Selhurst Park. They are still two points behind Arsenal on the Premier League table, but their recent form is quite good.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 16

West Ham vs Aston Villa 2-3: Morgan Rogers’ Brace Keeps Aston Villa’s Dreams Alive In The Title Race

A second-half brace in the West Ham vs Aston Villa game from the ever-brilliant Morgan Rogers saw the visitors record their sixth successive Premier League victory and keep within touching distance of leaders Arsenal and second-placed Manchester City in the early-season title race.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 16

Report – Arsenal watching talented AC Milan youngster

Two summers ago, Arsenal faced AC Milan in a pre-season fixture, and one player caught the attention of the Gunners. Lorenzo Torriani, a 20-year-old goalkeeper, impressed during that match, and since then, Arsenal have reportedly been monitoring his progress closely.

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Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 16

INEOS ready to use connections to offload ‘struggling’ Man Utd after brutal Amorim admission

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte may have lost his way at Carrington, but he has a suitor in the shape of OGC Nice. The Red Devils spent circa £44 million to sign the Uruguayan from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2024.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 16

The two Chelsea stars picked for Team of the Week and why the stats favoured them

With Manchester United’s thrilling draw against Bournemouth concluded, the Premier League’s 16th gameweek draws to a close, and we can take a look back at the stars of the week.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 16

Chelsea’s ruthless decision over £19m attacker with 2 goals

Chelsea are taking on Cardiff in the EFL Cup tonight, and the Blues are doing all they can to make sure they win. It is our final game against lower league opposition for some time, and a final chance to rotate the team a little, but Enzo Maresca and Chelsea are still hoping desperately to win.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 16

'Another level' Arteta explains how much better Arsenal has been this season

Mikel Arteta has been at the helm of Arsenal since the end of 2019, with a clear objective of guiding the team to trophy success. The manager achieved an early milestone in the summer of 2020 when he led the Gunners to FA Cup victory, demonstrating his capacity to deliver solutions to long-standing challenges at the Emirates.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 16

'It’s inevitable' – Scout says his info puts Leeds in for Chelsea player this winter

One former scout says that it’s inevitable that one Chelsea player will depart the club very soon, as things heat up for January. Leeds United are among a number of Premier League clubs weighing up a move to sign Raheem Sterling.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / December 16

Sources: Man City place English star at the top of their transfer wishlist for 2026

Manchester City are preparing to step up their pursuit of Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guéhi as Pep Guardiola looks to reshape his defensive unit with elite Premier League talent.

Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / December 16

Report: Tottenham are looking to replace Thomas Frank with Spanish manager

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering a bold managerial change that could see former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández take over from Thomas Frank, according to Fichajes.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

Chelsea Predicted Lineup & Team News vs Cardiff for December 16

This is a Chelsea predicted lineup for their Carabao Cup clash with League 1 leaders Cardiff City. The minnows have already knocked out Championship opposition and will be aiming to take a step up and beat on a rotated Premier League squad.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 16

Sky Sports journo shares definitive update on Man United’s January pursuit of 39 G/A Premier League ace

Manchester United are said to be ‘firmly in the race’ for Bournemouth ace Antoine Semenyo. That’s according to Sky Sports journalist Lyall Thomas this morning, who adds that the Red Devils and arch-rivals Manchester City are the ‘strongest rivals’ to Tottenham Hotspur as things stand.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 16

‘I still think…’ – Michael Owen issues bullish Liverpool claim which might shock Reds fans

For all of Liverpool’s struggles this season, Michael Owen has still proclaimed them to be ‘the best team in the world’ when playing at their ‘absolute peak’.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 16

Tottenham want to sign 23-year-old 'influential midfielder' from league leaders

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Mali International midfielder Mamadou Sangare from RC Lens. According to TEAMtalk, they will face competition from Chelsea and Manchester United as well.