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Joe Hart says Amorim has a player at his disposal who ‘gets people on the edge of their seats’, he brings that ‘spark’

Joe Hart heaped praise on Matheus Cunha ahead of Manchester United’s clash with Leeds United this afternoon. The two fierce rivals meet for the first time since Leeds returned to the top flight this season, with the first instalment of the Roses derby taking place in West Yorkshire at Elland Road.

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Time to Go – Kasper Schmeichel like the Celtic board is past his sell by date

Kasper Schmeichel, who will be 40 this year, is in the firing line once again after yet another substandard performance in yesterday’s defeat to theRangers at Celtic Park, following on from his poor performance at Fir Park in the defeat there.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 4

Report: Chelsea eye January move for highly rated Championship star

Chelsea are interested in Othmane Maamma with the 20-year-old Moroccan winger on their radar according to reports. The Blues once again heavily invested in their squad last summer, and made five new attacking signings as they totally revamped their frontline.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 4

Declan Rice reveals whether he will watch the Man City game

Arsenal have done what was required this weekend by widening the gap between themselves and Manchester City, although attention now turns to how the champions respond later today.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 4

Chelsea want 'revenge' on team who stole their crown jewel, want to sign 3 players

Chelsea are apparently “ready to throw a missile into the Liverpool academy” as they look for “revenge” for the poaching of Rio Ngumoha, one of the country’s best young talents 18 month ago.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / January 4

Al-Hilal Must Make Sales Before Pursuing Move For Inter Milan Veterans; Even If Ex Barcelona Star Leaves

Any potential move involving Joao Cancelo and Inter Milan would first require Al-Hilal to resolve an important regulatory obstacle to sign Stefan de Vrij or Francesco Acerbi.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / January 4

Inter Milan Will Not Move To Replace Ageing Stars In January Despite Potential Moves

Inter Milan are not planning to sign a new central defender in January, even if one of their senior figures leaves the club during the winter transfer window.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 4

Scalvini relief for Atalanta and Italy after winning goal in 1-0 Roma victory

Atalanta and Italy can breathe a sigh of relief, as goalscorer Giorgio Scalvini was only withdrawn on precautionary grounds during the second half of Saturday’s 1-0 victory against Roma. The 22-year-old has had a rough time with injuries in the early stages of his career, having missed over 50 games of football over the last two seasons.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / January 4

Bologna Given Massive Boost As Key Duo Set To Return For Trip To Inter Milan

Bologna head to San Siro this evening buoyed by the return of two key players, with Italian media reporting a near full-strength lineup for the visit to Inter Milan.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 4

'A disaster' – Rosenior move could end up bad for Chelsea, Strasbourg and the coach himself

Chelsea’s owners “BlueCo” have spent a lot of time trying to convince fans of Strasbourg, the French club that they own, that a multi-club model isn’t all bad.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / January 4

McKennie enjoyed his new role, defends Juventus teammate: 'No apologies needed'

Juventus utility man Weston McKennie has once again delivered the goods in a new role on the pitch, even though his team settled for a point. The 27-year-old has been omnipresent in the starting lineup since Luciano Spalletti’s appointment in late October following Igor Tudor’s sacking.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 4

Journalist claims Liam Rosenior has three 'important skills,' they could make him a good Chelsea manager

Liam Rosenior has three very important skills which could make him a very good Chelsea manager according to journalist James Olley. Chelsea are once again looking for a new manager after Enzo Maresca left the club on Thursday after 18 months in charge.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / January 4

Inter Milan & Galatasaray In Talks Over Move For Italian Midfielder Amid Juventus & Napoli Links

The future of Davide Frattesi appears increasingly distant from Inter Milan, and potentially from Serie A altogether. After being identified by Juventus as a priority midfield target, it is now interest from Turkey that is gaining momentum.

Torino News / Football Italia / January 4

Torino looking to send Asllani back to Inter despite option to buy clause

Reports in Italy claim that Torino are looking to cut short their loan deal for Inter’s Kristjan Asllani despite having an option to buy the Albania international

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / January 4

Winter warmer: Spurs in for Udinese’s 25-year-old centre-back

The Boy Hotspur’s Substack understands that Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a winter move for Udinese’s 25-year-old centre-back Oumar Solet. The club want fresh competition for the Micky van de Ven/Cristian Romero pairing, and speculation around a possible Radu Dragusin exit is pushing Spurs to add depth at the back.

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Bologna News / SempreInter.com / January 4

Statistics Reveal Striking Similarities Between Inter Milan & Bologna Ahead Of Serie A Showdown

The numbers tell an uncomfortable story for Inter Milan ahead of Sunday night’s Serie A showdown with Bologna. As highlighted by La Gazzetta dello Sport, recent history between the sides has not favoured the Nerazzurri.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 4

Chelsea’s next manager doesn’t seem to want the job as his number is called early

Chelsea’s sister club Strasbourg drew 1-1 with Nice last night, but the real story was off the pitch, where Liam Rosenior was being asked about his imminent move to take over as Chelsea boss.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 4

'The main thing is' Declan Rice reacts to Arsenal win against Bournemouth

Declan Rice emerged as a decisive figure in Arsenal’s 3-2 victory over Bournemouth, yet his attention remained firmly on the importance of the result rather than individual acclaim.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 4

Arteta says Bournemouth game was different from Aston Villa game

Mikel Arteta has guided Arsenal to consecutive victories over Aston Villa and Bournemouth following their win against the Cherries last night. The result underlined the Gunners’ ability to sustain momentum during a demanding period and reinforced their status as one of the strongest teams in world football this season.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 4

Alan Shearer sends warning to Liam Rosenior as he hits out at 'bonkers' Chelsea

Alan Shearer has warned Liam Rosenior to think “long and hard” about accepting the Chelsea job as he described the club as “bonkers” at times. Chelsea are once again looking for a new manager after Enzo Maresca on Thursday after just 18 months in charge.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / January 4

Leeds and Newcastle join battle for Brazilian prodigy tipped for stardom

Leeds United are interested in signing the Internacional striker Raykkonen. The 17-year-old centre forward has impressed with the club’s youth team, and his performances have attracted the attention of multiple clubs.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 4

Leeds eye goal-scoring defender who’s outperforming Europe’s best

Lead United are interested in signing the Union Berlin defender Danilho Doekhi. The 27-year-old Netherlands international has done quite well for the German club, and he has attracted the attention of the Premier League club now.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 4

'Too much of a risk' – Arne Slot lifts lid on Liverpool call that raised eyebrows

Liverpool’s first away trip of 2026 comes with familiar questions lingering beneath the surface, even if the table still keeps us firmly in the mix. We travel to Craven Cottage this afternoon knowing that squad management, rather than form alone, is becoming an increasing theme of our season.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 4

Tottenham scouts convinced 16-G/A target is the real deal, £35m would get deal done

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Greek international attacker Christos Tzolis. According to a report from TEAMtalk, the 23-year-old is highly rated by Tottenham, and the club’s analytics and scouting department believes that he is a quality player who could develop into a star in future.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 4

Andoni Iraola admits Arsenal had the better second half

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola acknowledged that Arsenal were the stronger side after the interval as the Gunners secured a 3-2 victory in an entertaining Premier League encounter last night.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 4

Enzo Maresca left so angry with Chelsea owners that he walked away from £14m

Former Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca was apparently left so angry with the club owners that he walked away from £14m. The official word was that Chelsea and Maresca had mutually parted company, so it wasn’t an official sacking or Maresca walking away.

Tottenham Hotspur News / Yardbarker / January 3