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Report: Red Bulls close to deal for G Ethan Horvath

The New York Red Bulls are nearing an agreement to land U.S. goalkeeper Ethan Horvath from Cardiff City in Wales, according to a report from The Athletic.

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Worrying Real Madrid goalscoring trend revealed in spite of Kylian Mbappe exploits

Real Madrid have had a difficult 18 months, with no major trophy having been won since the start of the 2024-25 season. After winning the Champions League in the previous campaign, and with Kylian Mbappe arriving from Paris Saint-Germain, it was expected that Los Blancos would continue to kick on, but it has not been the case.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / January 22

Lazio Close to Signing Ex-Juventus Youngster as Replacement for Bournemouth-Bound Mandas

Lazio have found themselves a replacement for the departing Christos Mandas in the shape of Reggiana goalkeeper Edoardo Motta. The Biancocelesti have already agreed to send the Greek goalkeeper to Bournemouth.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / January 22

MLS side to complete permanent deal for Barcelona midfielder

Barcelona are in the middle of a mass exodus of players leaving the club, with a number of deals to be finalised in January. Marc-Andre Ter Stegen has joined Girona, but in the lower categories, further exits are on the verge of being completed.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 22

When can Arsenal welcome Piero Hincapie back to fitness?

Piero Hincapie has been sidelined for Arsenal since suffering an injury during the match against Liverpool at the Emirates, creating further challenges for Mikel Arteta as he manages an already stretched squad.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / January 22

Barcelona presidential candidates unhappy with election date – 'It’s an opportunistic process on Joan Laporta’s part'

On Thursday, Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed the date for the club’s next presidential election. The vote will take place on the 15th of March, which is earlier than many expected to be the case.

Villarreal News / Football Espana / January 22

Real Madrid to welcome back defender for Villarreal clash, forward poised to miss out

Real Madrid are aiming to make it three wins in a row when they take on Villarreal in a top-of-the-table La Liga clash on Saturday. Alvaro Arbeloa’s side,

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 22

Roma and Bologna guarantee Europa League play-off spots

Roma and Bologna are already guaranteed a spot in the Europa League play-offs, but the Giallorossi need just one point to be sure of a top eight finish.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 22

Gasperini: ‘Roma squad players put to the test’ with VfB Stuttgart

Gian Piero Gasperini is above all glad Roma beat VfB Stuttgart with major squad rotation in the Europa League, as these players were ‘really put to the

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 22

Barcelona finalise second January signing – announcement pending

For weeks, Barcelona have been working on bringing in a new striker, and a deal has now been completed in the last 24 hours. Hamza Abdelkarim is the player that has been worked on, and after weeks of negotiations, the process appears to be finalised.

West Ham United News / Caught Offside / January 22

Report: 22-year-old has completed his medical ahead of West Ham transfer

West Ham United are closing in on the capture of Keiber Lamadrid. According to journalist Elias Lopez, the player has already arrived in London, and he has passed his medical with West Ham United.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 22

Pundit names one team that can stop Arsenal winning the Champions League

Arsenal have arguably been the standout team in the Champions League this season, but Alan Shearer believes there is still one club capable of preventing the Gunners from lifting the trophy.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 22

Arsenal makes a decision on the future of their returning frontman

Gabriel Jesus delivered a clear statement of intent with his two goals as Arsenal defeated Inter Milan in their most recent match. His performance has intensified the debate around Arsenal’s striking options, particularly at a time when Viktor Gyokeres has struggled to replicate his previous goal-scoring form.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 22

Importance of Burnley test for Thomas Frank explained as pundit highlights where Spurs ‘have suffered’

Tottenham returned to winning ways with a dominant display against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night in the Champions League. The Lilywhites secured all three points thanks to first-half goals from Cristian Romero and Dominic Solanke.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 22

Chelsea pushing for more depth, Brazilian star could join before transfer deadline

Chelsea are interested in signing the Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz during the January transfer window. The 27-year-old is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest from Juventus, but he has struggled for regular game time at the Premier League club.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 22

Ornstein Exclusive: Chelsea consider loaning 27 year old Brazil international this month

We’re reaching the critical stage of this January transfer window – with just over a week to go, deals are hotting up all over the place. New names are being mentioned all the time, and top source David Ornstein has just mentioned a totally new option for Chelsea.

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Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 22

Thierry Henry takes a dig at Tottenham while praising Harry Kane’s game at Bayern Munich

It’s been a while since Harry Kane swapped the Tottenham Hotspur badge on his chest for Bayern Munich. And the England international has been playing some of the best football of his career for the German giants as he powers Vincent Kompany & Co.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 22

Report: Liverpool leading the 'big six' race to sign £65m wonderkid

Liverpool are very interested in signing the Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. The 21-year-old has been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park in recent times, and the “big six” clubs are all interested in signing him.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 22

Hugely respected ExWHUEmployee is calling another unsettling transfer rumour

There’s fresh transfer speculation linking West Ham United with Radu Drăgușin from Tottenham Hotspur as of today. Where is the good news?! The main source for this speculation is always a reliable West Ham insider account @ExWHUEmployee who posted that Dragusin has emerged as a target for the Hammers.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 22

Emmanuel Eboue wants Arsenal’s wingers to focus more on Gyokeres

Viktor Gyokeres has struggled to replicate his prolific scoring form at Arsenal, and concerns are growing about the team’s effectiveness in utilising the Swedish striker.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 22

Even more than VVD: Liverpool would need to stump up eye-watering fee to sign centre-back colossus

Liverpool would seemingly have to pay a gigantic fee to sign reported transfer target Micky van de Ven from Tottenham Hotspur. The Reds had been strongly

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 22

Watch: Chelsea manager names the thing which impressed him most from 1-0 win

Chelsea got the job done against Pafos in the Champions League last night, winning 1-0, but there’s no doubt it wasn’t a great performance, and the crowd wanted more goals – goals that could prove crucial for our final standing in the table.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 22

Van Dijk explains why one Marseille question crossed a line for Slot

Virgil van Dijk has publicly backed Arne Slot after describing a pre-match question about his manager’s future as “disrespectful” following Liverpool’s Champions League win in Marseille.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 22

Spurs board under fire again as a whopping £100M+ transfer fee is mooted

This has been a horrible season for Thomas Frank, and there’s no indication that it’s likely to improve anytime soon. The squad is ravaged with injuries, results have been appalling, bar in Europe, and now it looks as if another top player, in Micky van de Ven, is set for the departure lounge in N17.

VfL Wolfsburg News / Esteemed Kompany / January 22

The time is now for a forgotten Manchester City attacker to make his mark

It is no secret that Erling Haaland is battling fatigue. Haaland’s performances have dropped recently and he does look in desperate need of a rest. Unfortunately for Manchester City, with Omar Marmoush absent for over a month due to his participation at AFCON with Egypt, Pep Guardiola hasn’t been able to give Haaland the rest he needs.