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Man Utd want Brazilian maestro but face fierce transfer fight with Euro giants

Manchester United are interested in signing the Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes. They will face competition from Atletico Madrid and Napoli as well. According to Marca (h/t SportWitness), Manchester United want to sign the player at the end of the season, and it remains to be seen whether the 24-year-old will wait for them.

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The Juventus players with a good chance of winning the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just a few months away, and Juventus will have several players competing for the trophy when the time comes. Some of their players will surely be on the plane to North America in the summer, while some of them still need to qualify via the playoffs across continents.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / January 15

Report – Inter Milan Looking To Complete Hajduk Split Starlet’s Signing By The Weekend

Inter Milan are reportedly working around the clock to secure the services of Hajduk Split prodigy Branimir Mlacic. According to Sky Sport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri are keen to close the deal by the weekend.

Rennes News / Caught Offside / January 15

Berta eyes bold move, Arsenal poised to trump rivals for replacement of key star

Arsenal are very interested in signing the Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet. According to a report from TEAMtalk, the 20-year-old central defender is on the radar of Arsenal’s Sporting Director Andrea Berta, and Arsenal are now genuine contenders to sign the player.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / January 15

Revealed – Olympique Marseille Stance On Inter Milan Owned France Loanee

Olympique Marseille have yet to decide whether to trigger a purchase option in their loan agreement for Inter Milan defender Benjamin Pavard. According to FCInterNews, the French giants are ‘happy’ with the 29-year-old’s performances this season.

Real Betis News / Football Espana / January 15

Alvaro Arbeloa bins Real Madrid midfielder ahead of expected 2026 exit

Real Madrid are in a new era with Alvaro Arbeloa at the helm, following the exit of Xabi Alonso earlier this week. His time in charge did not start well after the Copa del Rey defeat to Albacete, but there is confidence that the former defender can turn things around at the Bernabeu.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 15

Chelsea given green light to sign Man United target as Blues eye January upgrade

Ruben Neves has been linked with a return to the Premier League in recent months, and Chelsea have been offered the opportunity to sign him. The 28-year-old is seeking a move away from Al-Hilal, and he is on the radar of Manchester United as well.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 15

Arsenal is becoming serious about signing Rennes youngster

Arsenal have been linked with a potential move for Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet, a highly rated youngster who is attracting attention from many of Europe’s leading clubs.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / January 15

Juventus receive double injury boost but Yildiz skips training

Juventus duo Francisco Conceicao and Federico Gatti have resumed training with the group, while Kenan Yildiz missed Thursday’s session. After making short work of Cremonese on Monday, the Bianconeri are currently preparing for Saturday’s away fixture against Cagliari.

Bologna News / Football Italia / January 15

Fabregas: ‘Allegri is the Number One’ at explaining football to players

Cesc Fabregas explains what he admires most about Max Allegri, as Como host his star-studded Milan this evening. ‘I think Allegri is the absolute Number One in that sense.’ It kicks off at the Stadio Sinigaglia at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 15

Journalist confirms Tottenham’s links to €75 million-rated pacey winger from Bundesliga

Tottenham Hotspur jumped in with a last-minute hijack on Monday to beat Aston Villa to the signature of Conor Gallagher. On Wednesday, the north London club officially announced Gallagher’s acquisition from Atletico Madrid.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 15

‘He’s never under pressure’ Saliba praises Arsenal teammate

Martin Zubimendi has quickly established himself as a vital figure for Arsenal since completing his move to the club at the start of the current season.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 15

Report: Man United and Man City target seduced by the idea of joining Liverpool

Xabi Alonso was recently shown the door by Real Madrid, and he is already being linked with a return to management. Clubs like Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool are reportedly interested in him.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / January 15

Transactions roundup: FC Cincinnati sign F Bryan Ramirez

FC Cincinnati acquired winger Bryan Ramirez from LDU Quito of Ecuador's top flight on Thursday. The 25-year-old Ecuadorian is under contract through the 2028-29 season with an option for 2029-30.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 15

Two good, two bad, one ignored: fitness update on Chelsea’s absent five rings bells ahead of Saturday game

For the second week in a row, Liam Rosenior has taken his press conference a day earlier than expected, making things a little frustrating as we look for late team news updates.

Aston Villa News / To The Lane And Back / January 15

Tottenham among other clubs monitoring ‘elite’ £28,000-per-week striker as attacking reinforcements take centre-stage

A lot has gone wrong for Tottenham in the Premier League in recent months under Thomas Frank. The side have struggled to produce positive results on a consistent basis, while performances across the squad have also dipped.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 15

Chiesa praise quietly clashes with Liverpool criticism

Liverpool discussions around standards, decision-making and quality have taken an interesting turn following comments made about one of our most technically gifted squad members.

Aston Villa News / To The Lane And Back / January 15

Tottenham plans revealed as Gallagher signing halts pursuit of Premier League-winning midfielder until summer

Tottenham Hotspur made the signing of Conor Gallagher official on Wednesday evening, having beaten Aston Villa to his services. The central midfielder, who has arrived from Atletico Madrid, will be raring to make an immediate impact at his new club and become a fan favourite at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 15

Report – West Ham keen on signing Arsenal man

Oleksandr Zinchenko appears to have no long-term future at Arsenal, with the defender expected to move on permanently once his current loan spell at Nottingham Forest comes to an end.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 15

Chelsea 'blocking' sale of squad player – but there’s one clear way they could be persuaded

Almost nothing happened at Chelsea in the first two weeks of January, but things are kicking into gear now. Facundo Buonanotte is set to have his loan cancelled, and the Blues are also being linked with a move for a new defender.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 15

Arne Slot’s former assistant is back in the Premier League and now working with Liverpool nemesis

A former assistant coach of Liverpool is now back in the Premier League just eight months after leaving Anfield. A few weeks after taking charge of the Reds, Arne Slot appointed John Heitinga to his backroom staff, with the latter haivng previously worked under David Moyes at West Ham.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / January 15

Sky journo: It ‘can’t be ruled out’ that £37m Man United star joins Euro giants this month

Although they’re currently waiting on the impending arrival of forward Donyell Malen, AS Roma remain interested in signing Joshua Zirkzee this month. It

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 15

‘He was so keen to leave’ – Journalist says ex-Liverpool player couldn’t wait to get out of Anfield

One former Liverpool player was seemingly ‘so keen to leave’ the club last year before ultimately getting his wish. There was significant movement both into and out of Anfield in the summer transfer window, with a number of those who’d helped the Reds to Premier League glory departing after Arne Slot’s first season at the helm.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 15

Bombshell claims Chelsea have totally changed their January transfer plans

We’ve predicted a quiet January for Chelsea all season, and so had all of the well sources insiders and journalists who speak to people at the club. Well, that’s all changed.

Real Sociedad News / Extratime Talk / January 15

A Look at the Recent Bayern Munich Women Transfers

The Bayern Munich women’s team are currently at their winter training camp in the south of Spain, preparing for the second half of the season. They are