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Report Cancellieri close to 18m Brentford move

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Lazio winger Matteo Cancellieri is close to joining Brentford for €18m. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Lazio winger Cancellieri is on the verge of joining Premier League side Brentford for €18m.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / January 14

CNN x Football España: Xabi Alonso reaction and what to expect from Alvaro Arbeloa at Real Madrid?

Real Madrid parted ways with Xabi Alonso on Monday, and Football España joined CNN World Sport to discuss the fallout from the Spanish capital. Alonso was the most coveted manager in Europe when he arrived at the Bernabeu, so why have Real Madrid taken this decision, and where did it all go wrong for him?

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 14

Man Utd identify £20m star as replacement for midfielder who ‘will definitely leave’ in January

A source claims that Manchester United are preparing to part ways with Manuel Ugarte in January, while another pinpoints Ruben Neves as his replacement at Old Trafford.

Southampton News / To The Lane And Back / January 14

Tottenham fans won’t be happy as Premier League make key referee decision ahead of West Ham clash

Tottenham Hotspur are set to play quite an important London derby this weekend. While all the derbies in London are intense already, this will come with an added context, one that will affect the future of men on the sidelines for both sides.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / January 14

Conceicao could return to the Juventus team this weekend

Francisco Conceicao missed Juventus’ most recent match due to injury, and the Bianconeri are keen to have the attacker back in action as soon as possible.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 14

Predicted XI: Injured players set to return, new position for Palmer and a big Estevao decision on the wing

Chelsea take on Arsenal in the EFL Cup tonight, in Liam Rosenior’s first big game in charge. Here’s the team we think he will pick. In goal we will see Robert Sanchez restored to his usual spot after Filip Jorgensen had an unexpected chance in the FA Cup at the weekend.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 14

Roma transfer hope alive as Zirkzee removes Man United references from social media bio

Multiple sources in Italy claim that Roma remain interested in Joshua Zirkzee, who has removed Manchester United references from his Instagram bio. Roma still hope to sign Manchester United striker Zirkzee in the January transfer window.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / January 14

Michael Carrick warned about Man United star who 'doesn’t want to be' at Old Trafford

Manchester United’s new interim manager Michael Carrick has been advised to let go of Joshua Zirkzee as he doesn’t look like he wants to be at the club.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 14

Roma talent Arena earns comparison with Italy legend

Promising Roma striker Antonio Arena scored with his first touch at a senior level in a Coppa Italia game against Torino and Marco Arcese, who brought him to Italy from Australia, compares the 16-year-old to Italian legend Pippo Inzaghi.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 14

Fabio Paratici already lining up first signing at Fiorentina after Tottenham exit

It appears that Tottenham Hotspur chief Fabio Paratici will be bidding adieu to the North Londoners at the conclusion of the ongoing winter window. The former Juventus man is set to join Fiorentina when his time with the Spurs badge on his blazer comes to a close.

Real Madrid News / Extratime Talk / January 14

Kylian Mbappe Leading the Real Madrid Guard of Honour Snub of Barcelona: Proof of Unchecked Player Power Over Xabi Alonso?

The Real Madrid guard of honour snub that stunned the footballing world this week was more than a simple breach of tradition – it was a public display of power, and it begs the question of whether players are being given way more authority than they should.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / January 14

Ex-Red could see 'really good footballer' leaving Arsenal for transfer to Liverpool

Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy says he could see Ben White being keen on joining the Reds if Arsenal were to allow him to join a rival club. White hasn’t been starting games regularly for Mikel Arteta’s side this season, with Jurrien Timber now the clear first choice at right-back.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 14

‘Finally…’ – Liverpool youngster rejoices on social media after months of injury hell

For one young player at Liverpool, an under-the-radar friendly for the Reds’ under-21s against Wrexham on Tuesday marked a seminal moment in his fledgling career.

Southampton News / Caught Offside / January 14

'It was a mistake' – Former Chelsea star slams one disappointing CFC summer signing

Former Chelsea star Glen Johnson has made it clear that he thinks Alejandro Garnacho has been a disappointing signing. The Argentina international joined from Manchester United last summer and it’s fair to say the deal probably got a mixed reception from fans.

Fiorentina News / Football Italia / January 14

Paratici: Tottenham accommodated my desire, I’ll watch Spurs ‘closely’

Fabio Paratici thanks Tottenham for ‘accommodating’ his desire to return to Italy and promises he’ll be ‘watching’ the club closely as the new Fiorentina director.

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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 14

Arteta gives more detail about Hincapie’s condition and progress

Piero Hincapie picked up an injury during Arsenal’s match against Liverpool and subsequently missed the FA Cup tie against Portsmouth. His absence, combined with Riccardo Calafiori also being sidelined, has left Arsenal short of options in a key area of the pitch.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 14

Chelsea set to break successful loan and nobody is sure why yet

We have always warned you that this January was set to be a quiet one, and it looks like that’s been an accurate prediction. One thing that IS happening, as we’ve just heard from Nizaar Kinsella, is that one of Chelsea’s on loan goalkeepers is being recalled.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / January 14

Harry Wilson’s Form: A Fulham Player Catching the Eye

Recently, Fulham have undergone a positive run of form, with many players catching the eye. However, Harry Wilson’s form has been noted by many fans as being a cut above the rest, with some noting a strong run of assists and goals.

Bayer Leverkusen News / To The Lane And Back / January 14

Tottenham begin formal managerial talks with Xabi Alonso as pressure grows on Thomas Frank

Tottenham Hotspur are enduring quite a difficult season under Thomas Frank. The Dane’s first campaign in charge at N17 hasn’t gone quite as planned, as the Lilywhites falter down in fourteenth (14) in the Premier League, whilst having crashed out of both the domestic competitions already.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 14

BBC: 'Multiple clubs' want €12m striker; could have major effect on Chelsea’s loan plans

This was always going to be a very slow January, and that’s proved to be the case, two weeks in. The only real action at Chelsea has been on the managerial front.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 14

Aston Villa allow Malen to have Roma medical as agreement reached

Roma have reportedly reached a full agreement to sign Aston Villa striker Donyell Malen, who will fly to Italy today. Aston Villa striker Malen is set to join Roma on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy from Aston Villa.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 14

Official dates and kick-off times for Serie A Week 23 and 24

Lega Serie A has announced the dates and times for Week 23 and 24, including Napoli-Fiorentina, Juventus-Lazio, Bologna-Milan and Cremonese-Inter. Lega Serie A confirmed dates and times for Serie A Week 23 and 24 on Wednesday.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 14

Duo on alert as Newcastle United ready to let want-away midfielder leave

Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock reportedly wants to leave the club this January and they could be prepared to sanction his departure. This comes as Willock supposedly attracts transfer interest from two Premier League clubs in the form of Leeds United and Crystal Palace, according to Football Insider.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / January 14