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Super manager says no to replacing Thomas Frank at Tottenham

Super manager says no to replacing Thomas Frank at Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur’s managerial uncertainty has taken another twist as The Independent reports that recently dismissed Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is not interested in taking over at Spurs.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 19

Girona finalise long-awaited signing of Manchester City forward

Girona have once again reaped the rewards of their partnership with Manchester City, with their latest signing coming from the English club. Last month, it was revealed that Claudio Echeverri had set his sights on a loan to Girona.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 19

Bundesliga side to make Xabi Alonso approach following Real Madrid exit

It has been exactly one week since Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso announced that they had agreed a mutual contract termination, which ended the latter’s spell in charge after seven months.

Soccer News / The 4th Official / January 17

Wirtz Gets 8, Gakpo With 7.5 | Liverpool Players Rated In Lackluster Draw Vs Burnley

Liverpool welcomed Burnley at Anfield earlier today as they looked to secure a win at home in the Premier League. The Reds made a quick start to the game and scored the opening goal in the 42nd minute thanks to Florian Wirtz’s excellent finish.

Hugo Ekitike News / Caught Offside / January 17
Liverpool team news: Hugo Ekitike leads the line as Reds take on Burnley

Liverpool team news: Hugo Ekitike leads the line as Reds take on Burnley

Liverpool team news has just been released, with the Reds posting their line up to take on Burnley in today’s Premier League clash at Anfield. See below

Wayne Rooney News / Caught Offside / January 17
Wayne Rooney insists 'incredible' manager won’t get Man United job, names 'the one' ideal pick

Wayne Rooney insists 'incredible' manager won’t get Man United job, names 'the one' ideal pick

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney insists he can’t see any chance of Xabi Alonso becoming the club’s new manager, naming Thomas Tuchel as a more likely option.

Bayer Leverkusen News / HITC / January 16
Man Utd are ‘definitely’ eyeing manager with 51-match unbeaten run on CV

Man Utd are ‘definitely’ eyeing manager with 51-match unbeaten run on CV

Michael Carrick was named interim head coach on Tuesday, but with the season winding down, Ineos are likely to start moving more quickly in their hunt for a long-term replacement.

Soccer News / The 4th Official / January 15

Kerkez, Ekitike And Alisson To Start | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Burnley

Liverpool will welcome Burnley at Anfield this Saturday as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Reds managed to secure a dominant 4-1 win over Barnsley recently, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.

Xabi Alonso News / Total Apex Sports / January 15
Xabi Alonso Planning Immediate Return As Top Clubs Circle

Xabi Alonso Planning Immediate Return As Top Clubs Circle

Xabi Alonso’s brief and turbulent stint as Real Madrid head coach came to an end in January 2026 after just over seven months in charge. The news shocked

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / January 14
Ex-Red could see 'really good footballer' leaving Arsenal for transfer to Liverpool

Ex-Red could see 'really good footballer' leaving Arsenal for transfer to Liverpool

Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy says he could see Ben White being keen on joining the Reds if Arsenal were to allow him to join a rival club. White hasn’t been starting games regularly for Mikel Arteta’s side this season, with Jurrien Timber now the clear first choice at right-back.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / January 15
Report: Liverpool considering signing player with one of the worst haircuts in football

Report: Liverpool considering signing player with one of the worst haircuts in football

Liverpool are reportedly eyeing up a transfer move for Borussia Dortmund right-back Julian Ryerson to cover for the injured Conor Bradley. The Reds recently lost Bradley to a serious injury in the 0-0 draw away to Arsenal, and it seems that they’re now looking into a possible deal for Ryerson this January, according to Absolut Fussball.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / January 14
2x Champions League winner being closely monitored by Liverpool

2x Champions League winner being closely monitored by Liverpool

Liverpool are reportedly closely monitoring the situation of their former player Xabi Alonso now that he’s just been sacked as Real Madrid manager. The Spanish tactician struggled to make the desired impact upon taking charge at the Bernabeu last summer, despite previously doing such an impressive job at Bayer Leverkusen.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / January 13

'Plans are being assessed' as Liverpool eye player from Portuguese league

Liverpool defender Conor Bradley has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a serious knee injury he picked up against Arsenal. According to a report from Team Talk, the club is now considering potential alternatives and has identified Daniel Banjaqui from Benfica as a target.

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Soccer News / Extratime Talk / January 13
Real Madrid Head Coach Xabi Alonso Sacked: Will Manchester United Respond by Appointing Him as the Manager?

Real Madrid Head Coach Xabi Alonso Sacked: Will Manchester United Respond by Appointing Him as the Manager?

The Xabi Alonso sack news is just the latest of its kind in world football. After the Supercopa final loss, Real Madrid announced that they were parting ways with the 44-year-old Spanish manager.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Extratime Talk / January 13
Liverpool Win vs Barnsley Has Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong Shining Again

Liverpool Win vs Barnsley Has Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong Shining Again

The Liverpool win against Barnsley in the FA Cup third round on Monday, January 13, was an emphatic one. The Reds won the match 4-1 to move into the fourth round of the competition.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / January 13
How Jurgen Klopp really feels about taking the Real Madrid job after Xabi Alonso’s sacking

How Jurgen Klopp really feels about taking the Real Madrid job after Xabi Alonso’s sacking

Real Madrid have parted ways with Xabi Alonso just seven months into his tenure, a ruthless decision that has sent shockwaves through European football.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Athlon Sports / January 13
UFC Legend Khabib Defends Xabi Alonso, Targets Mbappe & Real Madrid Stars- 'Change the Players'

UFC Legend Khabib Defends Xabi Alonso, Targets Mbappe & Real Madrid Stars- 'Change the Players'

Real Madrid's decision to part ways with Xabi Alonso has sparked a range of mixed reactions online among fans. A fan who was very vocal about the situation is the UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Bayer Leverkusen News / EssentiallySports / January 13
Khabib Nurmagomedov Blasts ‘Spoiled’ Real Madrid for Betraying Club Legend: 'Nothing Like Loyalty'

Khabib Nurmagomedov Blasts ‘Spoiled’ Real Madrid for Betraying Club Legend: 'Nothing Like Loyalty'

It’s rare for someone like Khabib Nurmagomedov to get mad. But when it happens, things go wild as hell. Just ask Conor McGregor and his team. However, this time, ‘The Eagle’ isn’t mad about anything inside the MMA sphere.

Xabi Alonso News / Football Espana / January 13

Xabi Alonso tells Real Madrid job is ‘impossible’ if they don’t make crucial change

Real Madrid have dismissed Xabi Alonso as manager, making the Basque manager the first coach to leave during the season in seven years, since Santiago Solari was replaced by Zinedine Zidane.

Xabi Alonso News / Total Apex Sports / January 13
Chaos at the Bernabéu: Inside Xabi Alonso’s Exit and Kylian Mbappé’s Emotional Farewell

Chaos at the Bernabéu: Inside Xabi Alonso’s Exit and Kylian Mbappé’s Emotional Farewell

Real Madrid is attracting headlines, but not because of Kylian Mbappe’s goals. It takes a special kind of pressure cooker to chew up a club legend and spit him out in less than a year, but that is exactly what happened at the Spanish capital this week.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / January 13
Liverpool receive loan offer for 28-year-old but they only prefer permanent exit

Liverpool receive loan offer for 28-year-old but they only prefer permanent exit

Juventus are exploring the possibility of bringing Federico Chiesa back to Turin on loan, but Liverpool have made it clear they will only consider a permanent transfer, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Bayer Leverkusen News / The 4th Official / January 12

Szoboszlai Gets 8, Gakpo With 7.5 | Liverpool Players Rated In Dominant Win Vs Barnsley

Liverpool entertained Barnsley at Anfield earlier tonight as they hoped to earn a good result at home in the FA Cup. The Reds made a good start to the game and got their noses ahead in the ninth minute thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai’s powerful strike.

Bayer Leverkusen News / The 4th Official / January 11

Everton Hesitating On This La Liga Defender Perfect For Their Defensive Woes: Is Moyes Playing A Risky Game?

Fresh details from ABC Sevilla, as relayed by Sport Witness, show that Everton are dragging their feet on a possible move for Juanlu Sanchez. This delay is happening even though the defender is keen to trade Seville for Merseyside.

Bayer Leverkusen News / HITC / January 8
Florian Wirtz opens up on what has surprised him most about Mo Salah at Liverpool

Florian Wirtz opens up on what has surprised him most about Mo Salah at Liverpool

Arne Slot is still working out how to get the best out of both Florian Wirtz and Mo Salah when they share the pitch. Liverpool’s season has largely been about blending experience with youth, but it has not always gone smoothly.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Extratime Talk / January 7
Can Liverpool’s Form Be Improved by Adding a Bit of Directness to Their Game?

Can Liverpool’s Form Be Improved by Adding a Bit of Directness to Their Game?

Liverpool’s form is not great by any stretch of imagination. Still, with 34 points from 20 matches, the Reds are in fourth position in the Premier League table, which is definitely not catastrophic for them.

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