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Sources: West Ham & Villa eye transfer move for Man City star who’s unlikely to sign new deal

Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic is understood to be a target for a number of clubs in the Premier League and beyond. As first reported here in my Daily Briefing exclusive, Kovacic is not in talks to sign a new contract with Man City, and the club are expected to be open to offers to let him go.

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How many more points Liverpool will need to finish in Champions League top 8 after Frankfurt romp

Liverpool’s hopes of direct qualification for the Champions League round of 16 were greatly boosted with a resounding 5-1 victory away to Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday night.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / October 23

Report: Tottenham eyeing up a move for 'phenomenal' Everton attacker valued over £60m

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Everton attacker Iliman Ndiaye. The 25-year-old has done an impressive job at Everton, and his performances have attracted the attention of multiple clubs, including Tottenham.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 23

Arne Slot highlights Dominik Szoboszlai statistic which sums up his importance to Liverpool

Dominik Szoboszlai was among Liverpool’s five goalscorers in their 5-1 drubbing of Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday night, with his strike capping a wonderful performance for him and his team.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 23

Enzo Maresca names player he feels 'very lucky' to manage after Ajax thrashing

Enzo Maresca has revealed he feels “very lucky” to manage Estevao Willian and claimed fans play to watch players like him. Chelsea ran riot at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening as they thrashed Ajax 5-1 to make it two wins from their first three Champions League games.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / October 23

'Made a big difference' – Arne Slot told he has to start this underrated Liverpool player more

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been told he needs to put Andrew Robertson back into his starting line up after the strong performance the left-back put in last night.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / October 23

Why Mo Salah’s latest social media change should have Liverpool fans worried

Mo Salah’s quiet move on X has sparked conversation across Liverpool circles, after the Egyptian’s subdued showing in Frankfurt. The 33-year-old has replaced his header image and profile picture on X, formerly known as Twitter, removing his Liverpool-themed banner and swapping his main photo for one featuring his two children.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 23

'This is' – Ajax boss makes bold Chelsea claim after Champions League thrashing

Ajax boss John Heitinga has claimed Chelsea are one of the “better sides” in the Champions League this season. The Blues ran riot on a wet night at Stamford Bridge as they thrashed the Dutch giants 5-1, to make it two wins from their opening three games in the competition.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / October 23

Report: Aston Villa rival Chelsea for 21-year-old with €100m buy-out clause

Aston Villa are reportedly among the clubs rivalling Chelsea for the potential transfer of Porto’s talented young striker Samu Aghehowa. The 21-year-old is impressing at Porto and has long been linked with Premier League clubs, even if a move hasn’t materialise for him yet.

Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / October 23

Newcastle rival Manchester United for transfer of £55m Premier League sensation

Newcastle United are reportedly showing an interest in bringing Elliot Anderson back to the club after his impressive spell at Nottingham Forest. Anderson, now a full England international after his rise to prominence at the City Ground, was previously on the books at Newcastle as a youngster.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / October 23

Michael Owen confident Man United will facilitate deal for player with 11 G/A in 12 games this season

Michael Owen is confident Marcus Rashford will do enough to earn himself a permanent Barcelona transfer next summer. Perhaps he has already done enough, given he’s enjoyed a sensational start to life in Catalonia.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 23

'Clumsy' – Joe Cole calls out Chelsea star as Blues thrash Ajax

Former Chelsea star Joe Cole labelled Tosin Adarabioyo as “clumsy” for his error in the win against Ajax on Wednesday night. The Blues ran riot in the Champions League as they recored a 5-1 win against the Dutch giants to make it two wins from their first three games.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / October 23

Euro club would consider terminating current player’s loan to make room for £105k-a-week United star in Jan

In the event Joshua Zirkzee were allowed to leave Old Trafford in January, he’ll have his pick of suitors to spend the second half of the season with. Indeed, the out-of-favour Manchester United star has attracted interest from a host of clubs in the build-up to the winter transfer window.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / October 23

Timbers topple RSL, earn date with West No. 1 San Diego FC

Felipe Mora's first-half brace halted an extended dry spell and helped lift the Portland Timbers to a 3-1 victory over visiting Real Salt Lake in the Western Conference wild-card game on Wednesday night.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / October 23

Portland exorcises wild-card demons to advance in MLS playoffs

Portland exorcises its wild-card demons to advance in MLS playoffs

The Portland Timbers beat Real Salt Lake, 3-1, in the Western Conference wild-card game to seal its spot in the knockout rounds of the 2025 Major League Soccer playoffs.

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Chicago Fire News / Field Level Media / October 22

Fire end playoff-win drought, KO Orlando in East wild-card game

Hugo Cuypers recorded a second-half brace and the Chicago Fire picked up their first playoff win in 16 years with a dominating 3-1 triumph over Orlando City in an Eastern Conference wild-card match on Wednesday night in Bridgeview, Ill.

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Soccer News / Yardbarker / October 22

Chicago thumps Orlando to seal first MLS playoff win since 2009

The Chicago Fire beat Orlando City 3-1 in Bridgeview, Illinois, to seal its wild-card spot in the 2025 MLS playoff knockout rounds.

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RB Leipzig News / To The Lane And Back / October 22

Bundesliga honcho pours cold water on 2026 Tottenham deal; rising star going nowhere

HSV Hamburger sporting director rules out chances of bringing back Tottenham youngster Luka Vuskovic to the club next season Tottenham Hotspur have been always on the lookout for young talents with high potential.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / October 22

Tottenham star picks up fresh injury; ruled out for weeks in fresh blow to Thomas Frank

Tottenham Hotspur have been decimated by injuries in each of their last two seasons, and the situation has shown no signs of improving under new boss Thomas Frank.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / October 22

Learning from the best; Struggling Tottenham star reaches out to Harry Kane

Mathys Tel has not had an easy start to the season with Tottenham Hotspur. Having initially arriving on loan from Bayern Munich with an option to buy during the winter transfer window, Mathys Tel was signed permanently for a fee of about £30m.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 22

Slot faces new Salah headache after substitution sparks tunnel moment

Liverpool’s emphatic 5-1 victory in Frankfurt should have been all about the response, but Mo Salah’s post-match reaction has sparked questions just days before our next fixture.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / October 22

‘Difficult balance…’ – Slot explains why he substituted Alexander Isak at half-time in Frankfurt

Although Liverpool enjoyed a tremendous Wednesday night as they thrashed Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1, it was a frustrating trip to Germany on a personal level for Alexander Isak.

Brentford FC News / We All Follow United / October 22

Ruben Amorim reveals the secret behind Manchester United’s historic Anfield victory

Manchester United arrived at Anfield carrying both memory and burden. For nearly a decade, every trip to Merseyside brought frustration for the Red Devils.

Freiburg News / We All Follow United / October 22

Should Manchester United make a move for rising Bundesliga star?- Opinion

Manchester United have been in much of a goalkeeping dilemma for some time now. The Premier League heavyweights have had their #1 role under the spotlight for a while now, and it is all down to those errors that Onana made when he was in charge between the sticks.

Crystal Palace News / Last Word On Sports / October 22

Sunderland Predicted Lineup vs Chelsea

The Black Cats travel to London to face Chelsea this weekend, hoping to continue their impressive form this season. However, despite being level on points, this will be a big test for Regis Le Bris’s side.