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Cristian Romero inconsistency forcing Tottenham in the market? £40m Premier League defender primed for a Hotspur Way transfer in 2026

Cristian Romero inconsistency forcing Tottenham in the market? £40m Premier League defender primed for a Hotspur Way transfer in 2026

Tottenham Hotspur have seen a massive swing in their defensive form since Thomas Frank took over the proceedings at Hotspur Way. And these swings are equally related to one man in that back line, Lilywhites skipper Cristian Romero.

Crystal Palace News / To The Lane And Back / December 5

Tottenham face competition from 2 PL clubs for €60m rated Atletico Madrid star Conor Gallagher

Tottenham’s recent Premier League results highlight several glaring issues within the squad that need urgent attention. The Lilywhites are lacking energy in midfield, and that weakness has had a domino effect across the entire team.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 5

The Year of Chiesa – Why 2026 is shaping up to be massive for the Liverpool star

Ah, Federico Chiesa. It has been a turbulent five years for the Italian forward: from leaving Fiorentina in a massively hyped move to Juventus, to shining for Italy at the EUROs in 2021, to the injury disappointment that followed and his mixed spell in the Premier League with Liverpool.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 5
Enzo Maresca’s main prediction for Bournemouth game should have Chelsea fans very worried

Enzo Maresca’s main prediction for Bournemouth game should have Chelsea fans very worried

Chelsea have just had their press conference ahead of the game against Bournemouth tomorrow, and while the focus was supposed to be on that game, there was little discussion of it.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 5
Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Three Key Factors To Consider, Predicted Lineups, Injuries

Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Three Key Factors To Consider, Predicted Lineups, Injuries

Aston Villa vs Arsenal is set to kick off Matchday 15 of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign and is set to be an absolute slobberknocker of a clash when arguably the two most in-form teams in the Premier League meet at Villa Park on Saturday, December 6.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / December 5
14 goals this season: Tottenham ready to spend €35m for 23-year-old goal machine

14 goals this season: Tottenham ready to spend €35m for 23-year-old goal machine

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Troy Parrott in the coming months. The Irish international striker has been linked with a return to the Premier League, and his former club is hoping to bring him back.

Aston Villa News / Extratime Talk / December 5
Harvey Elliott Loan Move: Bad Business From Liverpool?

Harvey Elliott Loan Move: Bad Business From Liverpool?

The Harvey Elliott loan move once again proved to be a costly one for Liverpool. A 1-1 draw in the Liverpool vs Sunderland Premier League match continued the Reds’ poor run overall.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 5
Forget Mainoo & Zirkzee – Man Utd star must leave in January after 4/10 display vs West Ham

Forget Mainoo & Zirkzee – Man Utd star must leave in January after 4/10 display vs West Ham

Manchester United must find Ayden Heaven a new club in January, especially following his unconvincing showing on Thursday. Ruben Amorim fielded an unusual trio at the back against West Ham United, with the 19-year-old slotting in between Noussair Mazraoui and Luke Shaw.

Chelsea FC News / Caught Offside / December 5
Report: How Chelsea plans to resurrect the career of forgotten first-team star

Report: How Chelsea plans to resurrect the career of forgotten first-team star

Chelsea have now formulated a plan for Mykhailo Mudryk to get his career back on track. The Ukrainian International is nearing the end of his suspension.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 5
Maresca defends sub decision for key player after Leeds defeat

Maresca defends sub decision for key player after Leeds defeat

Estevao Willian’s recent fortunes have been much like Chelsea’s. He was getting better and better, and consecutive good performances as a sub earned him starts, first against Barcelona and then against Arsenal and Leeds.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / December 5
Tottenham on stand by as household England international primed for a shock Premier League return

Tottenham on stand by as household England international primed for a shock Premier League return

Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford has been impressing in Spain with Barcelona, so much so that he has earned his way back into the England squad.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 5
'The best at everything' Arsenal star reveals how growing up shaped him

'The best at everything' Arsenal star reveals how growing up shaped him

Declan Rice continues to be viewed as the one Arsenal player universally recognised as a workhorse, a reputation he has built through years of preparation and dedication.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 5
Former striker sends message to Isak as Liverpool warned about one deeper problem

Former striker sends message to Isak as Liverpool warned about one deeper problem

The build-up to Leeds has once again centred around the growing discussion over Isak, even though the issues in our team stretch far beyond one player.

Leeds United News / Extratime Talk / December 5
Newcastle vs Tottenham 2-2: Tottenham Captain Cristian Romero To The Rescue With Overhead Kick Writing The Headlines

Newcastle vs Tottenham 2-2: Tottenham Captain Cristian Romero To The Rescue With Overhead Kick Writing The Headlines

After receiving his fifth yellow card of the Premier League season in Tottenham Hotspur’s 4-1 loss against Arsenal in the North London Derby, Cristian Romero’s leadership was a big miss in their following fixture, a home match against Fulham.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 5
‘Every hour is going to be very important.’ Arteta gives update on Declan Rice’s fitness

‘Every hour is going to be very important.’ Arteta gives update on Declan Rice’s fitness

Mikel Arteta maintained his characteristic secrecy when addressing the fitness of Declan Rice during his press conference before the Aston Villa match, a stance many people have come to expect.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 5
Slot compares Isak numbers to Haaland with stat-padded press conference comeback

Slot compares Isak numbers to Haaland with stat-padded press conference comeback

The build-up to Leeds away has been shaped by one discussion that continues to shadow Liverpool during this difficult spell. Arne Slot faced the media ahead of Saturday’s game and naturally the conversation moved towards Alexander Isak, whose involvement has become a major talking point.

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Sassuolo News / Caught Offside / December 5
Report: Newcastle could now sign summer target for just €30m in January

Report: Newcastle could now sign summer target for just €30m in January

Newcastle United were heavily linked with a move for the Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi during the summer transfer window. However, the Italian outfit decided not to sell the player back then.

Brentford FC News / To The Lane And Back / December 5
Richarlison to be sold in January? 24yo striker who has left Zlatan impressed eyed at Tottenham

Richarlison to be sold in January? 24yo striker who has left Zlatan impressed eyed at Tottenham

There have been a lot of discussions going on among the Lilywhites supporters about the strikers at Hotspur Way, but the striker department could look very different by the end of January.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / December 5
Report: Leeds hoping to land 24-year-old hitman from top European club in January

Report: Leeds hoping to land 24-year-old hitman from top European club in January

Leeds United are looking to improve the attacking unit with the signing of AC Milan Striker Santiago Gimenez, as per Fichajes. The 24-year-old Mexican has not been able to hold down a regular starting spot at the Italian club, and he needs to move in order to get his career back on track.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 5
Tottenham sporting directors prepare an aggressive squad overhaul starting with a £40m bid for Premier League defender

Tottenham sporting directors prepare an aggressive squad overhaul starting with a £40m bid for Premier League defender

Tottenham Hotspur are positioning themselves for a major defensive overhaul in 2026, and Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke has emerged as a priority target.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 5
'He will be loud' Saliba discusses the impact of Heinze

'He will be loud' Saliba discusses the impact of Heinze

Arsenal made a notable adjustment to their coaching set-up in the summer when Carlos Cuesta departed, and Mikel Arteta chose to bring in the experienced Gabriel Heinze to join his backroom staff.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 5
Liverpool writer brands Slot 'an awful, awful man manager' in furious Elliott post

Liverpool writer brands Slot 'an awful, awful man manager' in furious Elliott post

An increasingly delicate situation that continues to evolve away from Anfield has now triggered strong words from one well-known Liverpool academy reporter.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 5
Report: Le Bris looking to reunite with €25-30m-rated star in January

Report: Le Bris looking to reunite with €25-30m-rated star in January

Sunderland has been linked with a move for the French international midfielder Matteo Guendouzi. According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Sunderland are looking to add more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and they have identified the 26-year-old central midfielder as a target.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 5
Enzo Maresca provides concerning Romeo Lavia update ahead of Bournemouth clash

Enzo Maresca provides concerning Romeo Lavia update ahead of Bournemouth clash

Enzo Maresca has provided an update on Romeo Lavia ahead of Chelsea’s game against Bournemouth on Saturday. Lavia picked up an injury against Qarabag last month, and updates have been few and far between on the Belgian since.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 5
Should we believe Rice’s opinion about his injury?

Should we believe Rice’s opinion about his injury?

Arsenal faced an anxious moment during their match against Brentford when Declan Rice was forced off after sustaining an injury. The midfielder has been a crucial presence in the team in recent weeks and has consistently delivered high-level performances.

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