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Pedro breaks Klose record at Lazio with late equaliser against Fiorentina

Pedro etched his name into Lazio history with a dramatic late equaliser against Fiorentina, setting a new club record in the process. The Biancocelesti rescued a point deep into stoppage time when Pedro calmly converted a 95th-minute penalty, sending David De Gea the wrong way.

Aston Villa News / Football Espana / January 8

How Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United departure impacts Marcus Rashford future

Barcelona have been largely pleased with the impact of Marcus Rashford since arriving on loan in the summer from Manchester United. There has been plenty of debate over whether Barcelona should activate a €30m buy clause in the summer, but a change at Old Trafford could impact their decision.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / January 8

Juventus defender will make his return from injury against Cremonese

Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti will be able to count on the services of his defender Lloyd Kelly in Monday’s contest against Cremonese. The Bianconeri slipped into a disappointing draw against Lecce last Saturday, but swiftly bounced back with a commanding 3-o win away victory over Sassuolo on Tuesday.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 8

Milan two goals away from selling Colombo to Genoa in permanent deal

Details surrounding the loan agreement between Milan and Genoa for Lorenzo Colombo have emerged on Thursday, and the latest updates reveal that the 23-year-old

Chelsea FC News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / January 8

Liam Rosenior makes surprise coaching staff decision before first Chelsea training session

New Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has asked caretaker Calum McFarlane to join his first-team backroom staff after being impressed by how the latter managed the squad in the last week, according to reports.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 8

Arteta again explains why Gyokeres is struggling

Viktor Gyokeres would have liked to score more goals for Arsenal since completing his move to the club in the summer, but his overall contribution has still been significant.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 8

Tottenham’s plan to sign potential Brennan Johnson replacement in jeopardy as player suffers long-term injury

Tottenham’s Premier League struggles continued after the club suffered another defeat to Bournemouth this season. The Cherries produced a spirited comeback against the Lilywhites, with Antoine Semenyo scoring a last-minute winner to seal all three points for Andoni Iraola’s side.

Rapids acquire Nigerian M Hamzat Ojediran

The Colorado Rapids acquired midfielder Hamzat Ojediran from RC Lens of France's Ligue 1 on Thursday. The 22-year-old Nigerian international is signed through 2028-29 with club options for 2029-30 and 2030-31.

Manchester City News / Football Italia / January 8

Inter monitoring Robinho Jr, son of former Milan & Man City forward

Inter are reportedly tracking Robinho Jr, the teenage forward at Santos and son of former Milan, Manchester City and Real Madrid attacker Robinho. According

Leeds United News / Football Italia / January 8

Tonali announces personal news after half-time withdrawal in Newcastle 4-3 Leeds

Sandro Tonali and his wife Juliette have announced the birth of their first child, Leonardo, the day after the Italy international’s half-time withdrawal

Philadelphia Union News / Field Level Media / January 8

Union M Alejandro Bedoya signs 1-year contract

Philadelphia Union midfielder Alejandro Bedoya agreed to a one-year contract through 2026 on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed for the former U.S.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 8

2x UCL, 4x league titles – Man United eye exciting managerial appointment from Euro giants

Manchester United are reportedly eyeing Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique as a possible option to be their next full time manager. The Red Devils currently have Darren Fletcher in charge as caretaker manager, and could hire an interim until the end of the season.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8

Match Report: Struggling Chelsea battle back to draw 1-1 with Man City

Chelsea battled back to score a late equaliser at the Etihad to steal a point that looked very unlikely at times in the 1-1 draw. Man City dominated the first half – and most of the second too.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 8

Stephen Warnock tells Liverpool how to get a result against Arsenal

Stephen Warnock has acknowledged that it will be challenging for Liverpool to avoid defeat when they travel to London to face Arsenal today. The former defender believes the current state of both sides makes the task particularly difficult for the visitors, despite their success in the reverse fixture earlier in the season.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / January 8

Report: Galatasaray launch offer for versatile Juventus man

Galatasaray are reportedly interested in Juventus midfielder Teun Koopmeiners and will try to acquire his services in January. This news is based on a report from Turkish portal Fanatik (via IlBianconero).

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Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / January 8

Roma Speeding Up to Fulfill the Requests of Gasperini

Roma tried to appease Gian Piero Gasperini in a summit centered on the transfer market on Wednesday. However, the main reason for his malcontent, director Frederic Massara, wasn’t present, and only the son of the owner, Ryan Friedkin, participated, La Repubblica informs.

Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / January 8

Two-year deal: Club preparing transfer offer for Manchester United star

Manchester United defensive midfielder Casemiro is reportedly set to be the subject of interest from Brazilian club Palmeiras. According to Fichajes, citing journalist Diego Firmino, it could be that Palmeiras will come in with an offer for Casemiro amid doubts over his Man Utd future.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 8

'We’ll be ready' Odegaard sends a message to Arsenal fans

Martin Odegaard has reassured Arsenal supporters that the team will be prepared to secure a positive result when they face Liverpool in the Premier League tonight.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 8

Bournemouth gets serious about signing Arsenal man to replace Semenyo

Bournemouth are reportedly targeting Ethan Nwaneri as a potential replacement for Antoine Semenyo, following the winger’s move to Manchester City. The development comes as Bournemouth look to quickly fill the gap left by Semenyo, who has agreed a deal with the former Premier League champions and will continue his season in Manchester.