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'There’s a smell of calamity' – Gary Neville explains why benching Salah always backfires

'There’s a smell of calamity' – Gary Neville explains why benching Salah always backfires

Liverpool decisions rarely exist in isolation, especially when they involve players whose influence extends far beyond a team sheet. Mo Salah became the centre of another national conversation after being left out against Leeds, and this time the reaction felt entirely predictable to one man.

Atalanta News / SempreInter.com / December 18

Report – Atalanta Owned Wingback Remains The Only Target For Inter Milan

Serie A pacesetters Inter Milan have reportedly earmarked Marco Palestra as the only viable long-term replacement for Denzel Dumfries. According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the San Siro giants have identified the 20-year-old as the Dutchman’s potential heir.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 18

Bologna Vs Inter Milan – Final Chance For Brazilian Winger To Salvage His San Siro Career: Nerazzurri In The Market For New Wingback

Luis Henrique could be facing one last chance to salvage his Inter Milan career when the Nerazzurri take on Bologna on Friday. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, it could be his final opportunity to convince Cristian Chivu and the Inter chiefs.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / December 18

PSG Remain Keen on €100M-Rated Real Madrid Outcast for Key Reason

) Defensa Central reports (h/t Foot01) that Nasser Al-Khelaïfi and Luis Campos remain very interested in a potential transfer for Rodrygo. The Brazilian, quieter and less disruptive in the locker room than Vinicius, for example, fits into PSG’s recruitment strategy.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 18

Bologna Vs Inter Milan – France & Argentina Megastars To Lead The Line: Brazilian Winger Replaces Denzel Dumfries

Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram will reportedly lead the line in tomorrow’s Supercoppa Italiana clash between Bologna and Inter Milan. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, Cristian Chivu will field his best strikers in Friday’s must-win semi-final showdown.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 18

Tottenham sporting director identifies young Anderlecht midfield maestro as an option for January transfer window

Tottenham Hotspur’s performances over the last two months have exposed several gaping holes in the squad that need to be addressed in the next transfer window.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 18

Juventus keen to sign new midfielder in January: Former Spurs man remains the favourite

Juventus remain vigorous in their attempts to land a new deep-lying midfielder next month, as Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg remains at the top of the shortlist.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / December 18
'Hang on a minute…' – Neville and Keane disagree on Man Utd star’s transfer dilemma

'Hang on a minute…' – Neville and Keane disagree on Man Utd star’s transfer dilemma

Manchester United legends Gary Neville and Roy Keane took different views on what Kobbie Mainoo should do about his current difficult situation at Old Trafford.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / December 18
Premier League manager rules out January move for Liverpool & Man United target

Premier League manager rules out January move for Liverpool & Man United target

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner remains confident that club captain Marc Guéhi will stay at Selhurst Park until the end of the season, even as interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs continues to intensify.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / December 18

PSG Dealt Blow as Man Utd, Tottenham Enter Race for €60M-Rated Star

) Sport Bild reports that Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have expressed interest in El Mala and have contacted 1. FC Köln to gather details on what a possible deal might involve.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 18

After his fourth consecutive defeat, Wilfried Nancy explains Celtic losing at Tannadice

Wilfried Nancy spoke to the media following Celtic’s damaging 2-1 defeat at the hands of Dundee United at Tannadice last night. Here is everything the under-pressure Frenchman said… Q: It’s your fourth consecutive defeat, how would you explain this game?

Napoli News / Football Italia / December 18

Botafogo sack Davide Ancelotti

Brazilian side Botafogo have sacked their coach Davide Ancelotti, the club confirmed in a statement. Davide Ancelotti, son of legendary coach Carlo and a former assistant at Real Madrid, Everton and Napoli, among others, has been sacked by Brazilian club Botafogo.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 18
Top Ten African Gunners – Number 2

Top Ten African Gunners – Number 2

You would think that the longer Arsenal’s title drought lasts, the more supporters would appreciate how difficult it is to become champions. Yet for a section of the fanbase, every season Mikel Arteta falls short appears to trigger an effort to discredit what Arsène Wenger achieved in North London.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / December 18
Report: Fabio Paratici ‘crazy’ about signing star for Tottenham who is ‘as good as Saliba’

Report: Fabio Paratici ‘crazy’ about signing star for Tottenham who is ‘as good as Saliba’

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan. The 26-year-old has established himself as one of the finest defenders in European football, and Tottenham are hoping to bring him to the Premier League.

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / December 18

Manchester City are ready to make an audacious €80m offer for Tottenham target

Tottenham sit in an uneasy place this season, as results have swung wildly and confidence has been dropping, while the team’s 11th-place spot with 22 points from 16 games shows a side still looking for rhythm.

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Lille News / Caught Offside / December 18
Man United midfield target wants to leave Premier League club in January

Man United midfield target wants to leave Premier League club in January

Carlos Baleba’s future is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched storylines of the January transfer window, with the Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder continuing to push for a move away from the Amex Stadium.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 18
‘A player they absolutely love’: Romano says United have placed one player ‘top of their list’, Amorim is in awe

‘A player they absolutely love’: Romano says United have placed one player ‘top of their list’, Amorim is in awe

Manchester United retain their interest in Carlos Baleba after initially holding talks over the summer. Back in August, United approached the Brighton and Hove Albion starlet to gauge the feasibility of him swapping the Amex for Old Trafford before 2025/2026 got underway.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 18
The Telegraph reveal Chelsea’s centre back plan for next summer

The Telegraph reveal Chelsea’s centre back plan for next summer

Chelsea could move for a central defender next summer, but are likely to see how Levi Colwill returns from injury and if a defender leaves according to reports.

Napoli News / Caught Offside / December 18
Talks held: Man United meet with club chiefs to discuss transfer but new complication has emerged

Talks held: Man United meet with club chiefs to discuss transfer but new complication has emerged

Manchester United have reportedly had recent meetings with Roma officials to discuss a potential transfer deal for Joshua Zirkzee. However, it seems that a deal is not necessarily close to being agreed, and Roma may have alternatives in mind if they cannot land the Netherlands international.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 18
Intermedaries ‘spoken to’: Long-linked United target turns down contract offer, his club now want January sale

Intermedaries ‘spoken to’: Long-linked United target turns down contract offer, his club now want January sale

Ruben Neves has rebuffed a final contract offer from Al-Hilal, prompting the club to begin pushing for a mid-season sale. Indeed, the midfielder is uninterested

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 18
Chelsea get tough London draw in semi-finals of Carabao Cup – Caicedo will miss it

Chelsea get tough London draw in semi-finals of Carabao Cup – Caicedo will miss it

Moises Caicedo will miss part of Chelsea’s Carabao Cup semi-final as The Blues get a tough London draw for the next round. The midfielder was booked in the last game for a sarcastic clapping action towards the Referee, which was very silly.

RB Leipzig News / Esteemed Kompany / December 17
Manchester City 2 Brentford 0: City player ratings as City progress in the Carabao Cup

Manchester City 2 Brentford 0: City player ratings as City progress in the Carabao Cup

Here are the City player ratings as Manchester City cruised into the semi-final stage of the Carabao Cup with a 2-nil win over Brentford at the Etihad Stadium.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 17
Pep Guardiola has his say on Tottenham’s approach to sign Man City star

Pep Guardiola has his say on Tottenham’s approach to sign Man City star

Tottenham Hotspur continue to keep moving between promise and panic, and because of that, the season so far feels loose, unsettled, and emotionally draining for every fan.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 17
Viktor Gyokeres beats Alexander Isak to an award

Viktor Gyokeres beats Alexander Isak to an award

Sweden currently boasts two of the most expensive strikers in the Premier League, with Alexander Isak playing for Liverpool and Viktor Gyokeres representing Arsenal.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 17
2025 Africa Cup of Nations: Key facts every fan needs to know

2025 Africa Cup of Nations: Key facts every fan needs to know

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Major boost for Man Utd as ‘extraordinary’ UCL star wants out; He’s more affordable than Semenyo

Major boost for Man Utd as ‘extraordinary’ UCL star wants out; He’s more affordable than Semenyo

The stars could finally line up for Manchester United in their quest to sign Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi. The Red Devils’ main priority in

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