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'Lifestyle' of €10m young player questioned as he struggles to adapt, Chelsea future in question

Poor old Kendry Paez. It was all looking so bright for him. Chelsea signed him for €10m years ago as a true wonderkid, playing as a 15 year old in Ecuador and starting for the national team not long after.

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Opinion: Arsenal must no longer sign mediocre players

Arsenal are now regarded as one of the world’s top clubs and are consistently expected to win trophies, even though they have not lifted any silverware since 2020.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / December 26

The second half of the season will define Juventus campaign more than any other time

Juventus have picked up good form in recent weeks, with the players appearing to fully buy into what Luciano Spalletti has been communicating since his arrival.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / December 26

Juventus Not Expected to Splurge in the Next Window

Juventus are unlikely to pull off anything major in January, as they are under the scope of the Financial Fair Play. Still, Luciano Spalletti could use at least a pair of reinforcements to round out the squad, Calciomercato informs.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / December 26

Real Madrid deny Xabi Alonso request for January signing

Real Madrid have had a difficult first half of the season, as they trail Barcelona by four points in the La Liga title race. Xabi Alonso is fighting to save his job, so it is no surprise that he wants to do everything possible to ensure that he remains as head coach.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / December 26

Barcelona given three-week deadline to finalise transfer plans for January

Barcelona are hoping to make a signing during the upcoming winter transfer window, with Hansi Flick having asked for another defender to be brought in.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 26

Two important players won’t feature for Manchester City against Nottingham Forest

There was good news on the injury front to emerge today for Manchester City. Pep Guardiola has revealed that Rodri is a chance to return for City’s important Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest tomorrow at The City Ground.

Juventus FC News / Caught Offside / December 26

Wage demand sparks transfer frenzy, Arsenal want Chelsea & Spurs target as perfect Odegaard partner

Juventus attacker Kenan Yildiz continues to be with the move away from the Italian club. They are hoping to agree on a new deal with the 20-year-old attacker, but he wants £5 million in wages per year, and the Italian outfit have not been able to match his demands yet.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 26

£15m youngster addition likely to be the genre of Chelsea’s biggest January action

Chelsea fans are understandably excited when January comes around. Their team has been transfer mad in recent windows. But that’s not expected to continue.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 26

Inter’s strengths and Achilles’ heel under Chivu as they prepare for Atalanta

Inter will be facing Atalanta on December 28, and Richard Hall examines where the Benamata have improved and where they still have to work ahead of the next big match.

Nottingham Forest News / Esteemed Kompany / December 26

An important piece of the Manchester City machine could return against Nottingham Forest

Rodri has missed the past eleven matches for Manchester City. City have taken a cautious approach with Rodri’s fitness after he suffered a series of injury setbacks throughout this season.

Orlando City sign Brazilian teenager Luis Otavio

Orlando City acquired midfielder Luis Otavio from Brazilian Serie A side Internacional on Friday. The 18-year-old Brazilian is under contract through 2027-28 with an option for 2028-29.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / December 26

Journalist drops bombshell on Manchester United’s next signing, star 'very keen' to join

Manchester United are now expected to sign Manu Kone from AS Roma. The 24-year-old French midfielder has done well for them, and he is expected to be on the move at the end of the season.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 26

January transfer 'biggest priorities' for Chelsea still stuck because of these factors

With January now just days away, we can get really serious about Chelsea and what they might be up to in the transfer window. We’ve said all along we don’t expect them to do much in terms of buying players – but there will likely be a sale or two, and some loan movements too.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 26

Why is changing Arsenal’s captain such a controversial move?

In the summer, there were widespread suggestions that Declan Rice should replace Martin Odegaard as the Arsenal captain, but that proposal was viewed as controversial.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / December 26

‘I don’t know’ – Ruben Amorim throws future of two Man United stars in doubt

Manchester United head coach Rúben Amorim has offered a measured and diplomatic response when asked about the long-term futures of senior figures Harry Maguire and Casemiro.