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Austin FC M Owen Wolff undergoes hernia surgery

Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff underwent surgery for a sports hernia but is expected to "make a full recovery by mid to late February," the club announced Wednesday.

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Two-time All-Star M Hector Herrera rejoins Dynamo

Two-time MLS All-Star midfielder Hector Herrera rejoined the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday. After spending 2025 at Liga MX power Toluca, the 35-year-old Mexican star signed with Houston through the 2026 MLS season with an option through June 2027.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / January 14

Aston Villa offer 24-year-old in stunning player-plus-cash deal to sign Tammy Abraham – report

Aston Villa have intensified their pursuit of Besiktas striker Tammy Abraham, reportedly presenting a creative player-plus-cash proposal to secure the forward’s return to Villa Park.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 14

Conte on controversial VAR call and how Napoli ‘improved’ Hojlund

Antonio Conte said ‘evidently something is not going right’ with VAR and referees after his two-match ban, but explains how Napoli ‘improved’ Rasmus Hojlund where Manchester United didn’t.

Revolution sign homegrown M Cristiano Oliveira, 17

The New England Revolution signed 17-year-old midfielder Cristiano Oliveira as a homegrown player on Wednesday. The Massachusetts native is under contract through December 2029 with an option through December 2030.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 14

Chelsea to miss the one player they need most to compete with Arsenal tonight

This is a syndicated version of this story, originally featured on the BBC Sport website. In his first week in charge of Chelsea, Liam Rosenior has said all of the right things – although it was never really in doubt that he would.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / January 14

Leeds United ready to rescue €25m midfield gem from Serie A nightmare

Leeds United are interested in signing the Croatian midfielder Martin Baturina. He has not been able to express himself properly at Como, and he is already looking to leave the club.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 14

Rosenior is confident that his Chelsea team will have a good game against Arsenal

Chelsea hosts Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semifinal first leg in a few hours, with both teams eager to secure an advantage. Liam Rosenior is hoping to achieve a positive result for his side, and he rested several players during the FA Cup game at the weekend to ensure they would be fresh for the fixture against the Gunners.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / January 14

Roma Quickly Bounce Back with a Double Swoop Up Front

Roma have missed out on Giacomo Raspadori but have found their men to shore up the frontline, as they’ll acquire Robinio Vaz from Olympique Marseille and Donyell Malen from Aston Villa, Il Messaggero reports.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 14

'I just need to keep working hard' – Liverpool defender explains his path

Liverpool’s long-term planning at right-back continues to take shape quietly behind the scenes as opportunities emerge and patience is tested. Calvin Ramsay has spoken openly about where he currently stands within Arne Slot’s squad, as reported in the official matchday programme via liverpoolfc.com.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 14

Manchester City goalkeeper Ortega targeted by Genoa after Bento block

After Al-Nassr refused to release Bento, Genoa are now reportedly turning to Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, while talks are on with Roma for Tommaso Baldanzi.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 14

Liverpool youngster says he’s had ‘conversations’ amid speculation over potential loan recall

One Liverpool player who’s currently out on loan has had ‘conversations’ with his parent club amid speculation over a potential recall to Anfield. Lewis

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 14

Simon Jordan gives his honest verdict on Thomas Frank’s future at Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur’s late defeat to Bournemouth last week saw them fall further away from the race for Europe into 14th place in the Premier League. The FA Cup third-round exit on Saturday was another punch to their gut, ending Thomas Frank and his team’s realistic hopes of winning a trophy this season.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 14

'Hopelessly trapped' – commentator delivers bleak verdict on Liverpool midfielder

Liverpool’s squad management continues to throw up uncomfortable side stories, even as our focus remains firmly on chasing trophies under Arne Slot. One of those situations has now been described in stark terms by a respected broadcast voice.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 14

Christian Norgaard insists he feels integrated despite lack of game time

Christian Norgaard has been struggling for game time since joining Arsenal from Brentford in the summer. The Gunners had been impressed with him over the years and signed him after failing to reach an agreement with Thomas Partey over a new deal.

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.

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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 / 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.

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.

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 / 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 / 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.

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.

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 / 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.