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Manchester United Rocked by Massive Valuation for ‘Elite’ International Target

Manchester United’s dominance during the 90s and early 2000s has flatlined in recent seasons, with issues on and off the pitch. A plethora of managers have come and gone, leading to the current boss Ruben Amorim.

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Man Utd Tipped as Ideal Destination for Liverpool, PSG Target After Strong Claim

) Amidst the ongoing rumors concerning Wharton, TEAMtalk’s Steve Pearson shared his thoughts on where the midfielder should head if the player decides to leave after the 2025-26 season.

Soccer News / The Laziali / November 17

Man United Wantaway & Three Other Midfielders Land on Lazio Shortlist

Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo has some company on the Lazio midfield shortlist, as the club is monitoring at least three other profiles. Following

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / November 17

Another boost for Juventus as tests rule out Vlahovic injury

Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic returned to Turin with a knock, but luckily for him and the club, he hasn’t sustained an injury. The 25-year-old joined the Serbian national team for the final two World Cup qualifiers.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / November 17

Scotland v Denmark: team news, referee details, KO time & where to watch

Scotland face Denmark with a place at the 2026 World Cup on the line. Despite losing to Greece, Steve Clarke’s side have been handed a chance to secure top spot after the careless Danes drew to Belarus in Copenhagen.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / November 17

Report: Celtic face Premier League opposition to sign Moroccan starlet

Celtic could face competition from high flying Premier League side Sunderland for the signature of Hossam Essadek. The Moroccan starlet has been linked with a January move to the Scottish Champions as Celtic look to strengthen amid an injury crisis.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / November 17

PSG Doesn’t Hold Back on Real Madrid Star Kylian Mbappé

With no agreement reached, both sides now have to wait for the ruling on December 16. Mbappé is seeking €253 million, while PSG has countered with a claim of €440 million.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / November 17

Virgil van Dijk sets all-time Netherlands record as Gakpo goal helps to clinch World Cup place

Virgil van Dijk made Dutch footballing history tonight as his nation secured their place at the 2026 World Cup finals. Netherlands rounded off their qualifying

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 17

€6m a year dispute means attacking midfielder transfer is playing into Chelsea’s hands

We’re getting closer to the January transfer window, and some rumours won’t go away. One link we’ve heard time after time in recent months connected Juventus attacker Kenan Yildiz with various Premier League teams, including Chelsea.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / November 17

Insider: ‘Talks have started’ over Liverpool contract extension; player is ‘happy at Anfield’

Liverpool have reportedly opened talks over a potential new contract for one of Arne Slot’s most important players. While new deals for Ibrahima Konate

Bournemouth AFC News / Caught Offside / November 17

Arsenal told what they need to do if they want to sign Antoine Semenyo in January

Antoine Semenyo is one of the most sought-after players going into the January transfer window. It was first reported that Bournemouth will be willing to sell their star player for the right price in January.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 17

Ornstein: How Chelsea could sign winger for even less than £65m release clause

Chelsea are not expected to make a major move in January, and much like last year expect most of the action to be centred around shuffling young players around on loan and maybe selling off a couple of first team players if good bids come in.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 17

Tottenham risk missing out on 28-year-old Serie A attacker; same old story?

Tottenham feature straight away in this report as their interest in Ademola Lookman refuses to fade, even though the picture around the Atalanta forward keeps shifting in unexpected ways.

Soccer News / Stretty News / November 17

Just in: Man Utd table bid for ‘outstanding’ EPL star who Amorim loves

Manchester United have reportedly submitted an offer for coveted Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. The Red Devils didn’t sign any new midfielders in 2025, preferring to focus mainly on revamping the attack.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 17

World-class goal getter urged to snub Tottenham Hotspur for FC Barcelona

Tottenham Hotspur appear in a new report that links Harry Kane with a possible move away from Bayern Munich next summer, and the discussion picks up speed after Chris Waddle urged the striker to keep an open mind about a switch to Barcelona.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 17

Amid Arsenal interest: Real Madrid signal green light for Rodrygo sale

There has been growing chatter over the past few days surrounding Rodrygo’s future. Last week, reports suggested that even if Arsenal were offered the chance to sign him, they would decline the opportunity.

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Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 17

Two key stats where Chelsea are doing better than last year – but not much

Football news moves so quickly that it’s easy to miss a story, and recently we’ve been enjoying looking back at stories from just one year ago to see how far we’ve come.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 17

Sources claim Chelsea made surprise sale offer last summer – and it tells you all about their transfer plans

ESPN’s Mark Ogden has written a long piece today about Manchester United’s midfield, and while it’s really about the Red Devils, it has a really juicy bit for Chelsea fans too.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 17

Liverpool could steam roll Tottenham Hotspur’s ambitions of landing the new Eberechi Eze

Sky Sports pundit draws comparisons of Antoine Semenyo to Arsenal playmaker Eberechi Eze amid interest from Tottenham and Liverpool Tottenham Hotspur have begun weighing up a major January move for Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo.

United States Mens Soccer News / Yardbarker / November 17

Inside Uruguay, the USMNT's next opponent on road to World Cup

The USMNT will close out its 2025 schedule with a tough match against two-time World Cup winner Uruguay.

USMNT-Paraguay: Key takeaways from Americans' statement-making win

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Mo Salah has perfect reaction to Egypt leaving him out of last fixture

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 17

Mo Salah has perfect reaction to Egypt leaving him out of last international fixture

There may be no better-timed update for us this week than seeing Mo Salah heading straight back to work after being rested by Egypt. The national team

Werder Bremen News / Caught Offside / November 17

West Ham set sights on January move for World Cup hero with 18 goals this season

West Ham are expected to pursue a number of signings in January, and striker is one area that needs to be addressed. The expected departure of Niclas Fullkrug means that a new number nine would be essential, and one of their targets has been in the headlines over the last 48 hours.

Soccer News / Stretty News / November 17

92-app Premier League midfielder keen to join Man Utd in January – But is he an upgrade on Casemiro?

Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes is reportedly willing to jump ship in the middle of the season and sign for Manchester United. Although ESPN’s Marc Ogden insists that the Red Devils won’t acquire a new midfielder before the summer, other sources continue to link the club with potential January reinforcements.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / November 17

12-time trophy winner tipped to replace Daniel Farke at Leeds

In recent weeks, there has been increased speculation surrounding the position of Daniel Farke as Leeds manager. A run of four defeats in five matches have seen the newly-promoted side drop down to 16th in the Premier League table, and only a solitary point away from the relegation zone.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / November 17

Spain vs Turkey: Three Key Factors To Consider, Predicted Lineups, Injuries

Spain vs Turkey is poised to be a highly entertaining clash as the two teams clash in their final match of the group stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification on Tuesday, 18 November.

Aston Villa News / Extratime Talk / November 17

Aston Villa’s Forgotten English Talent: Jadon Sancho’s Form Has Led to a Lack of Playing Time So Far This Season

Having joined Aston Villa in the latter stages of the summer transfer window, Jadon Sancho was a notable acquisition for Unai Emery’s side. However, Jadon Sancho’s form has left a lot to be desired, leading to a lack of playing time so far this season.