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Austin FC acquire F Jayden Nelson from Whitecaps

Austin FC acquired winger Jayden Nelson from the Vancouver Whitecaps on Thursday in exchange for $1.25 million in general allocation money and a 2026 first-round draft pick.

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Italy coach Gattuso hints Bartesaghi, Palestra & Zaniolo could make Azzurri selection

Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso believes tonight’s Supercoppa Italiana semi-final between Milan and Napoli is finely balanced, while also using the occasion to reflect on the state of Italian football and potential new options for the national team.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 18

'Best team' Pundit reveals why he still backs Arsenal in the title race

Jermaine Jenas has remained firm in his belief that this season could still belong to Arsenal in their pursuit of the Premier League title, despite recent setbacks and growing external doubt.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 18

Report: Juventus & Aston Villa tracking giant Hungarian teenager

Juventus are one of three clubs vying for the services of AZ Alkmaar’s teenage sensation, Bendeguz Kovacs. In recent years, the Bianconeri have developped a knack for poaching some of the most exciting teenagers in Europe, the likes of Kenan Yildiz and Vasilije Adzic.

Napoli News / Football Italia / December 18

Serie A president confirms Milan-Como for Australia after Infantino conversation

Lega Serie A President Ezio Simonelli has confirmed that February’s match between Milan and Como will go ahead in Perth, Australia as planned. Simonelli spoke to Sport Mediaset from the Supercoppa Italiana in Riyadh, prior to Milan’s match against Napoli this evening.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 18

Allegri explains AC Milan changes, uncertainty over Gimenez and Como game

Max Allegri explains AC Milan changes for the Supercoppa Italiana against Napoli, but also reveals uncertainty over Santiago Gimenez and that controversial Como fixture in Perth.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 18

Napoli chief Manna on Supercoppa, Mainoo and Raspadori reports

Napoli director of sport Giovanni Manna shrugs off Kobbie Mainoo and Giacomo Raspadori updates, assuring they are ‘doing very well’ ahead of the Supercoppa with AC Milan.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 18

Marseille shut door on Hojbjerg departure amid Juventus links

Olympique Marseille have serious ambitions, and they are proving it this season, with the club set to keep a hold of Juventus-linked Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

Athletic Bilbao News / Caught Offside / December 18

Report: Liverpool ready to blow £83m on 18-G/A star as Salah successor

Liverpool are already preparing for life without Mohamed Salah, and they are interested in signing Nico Williams. The Athletic Club Bilbao attacker has proven himself for club and country, and the 23-year-old could be the ideal acquisition for Liverpool.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 18

Souness explains one key reason why Arsenal may bottle the league again

Graeme Souness believes Manchester City’s experience could prove decisive in their bid to overtake Arsenal and claim the Premier League title this season.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / December 18

Chelsea Line Up Crystal Palace Standout Amid PSG Interest

) According to The Daily Telegraph, Chelsea are shaping recruitment plans for 2026 with a strong focus on adding depth in midfield, aiming to reduce the demands on Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 18

Tottenham yellow card update, one player close to mirroring Cristian Romero suspension

One Tottenham defender is in immediate danger of triggering a one-game ban heading into the Liverpool fixture on Saturday. Tottenham Hotspur will cross swords with Liverpool in their upcoming Premier League encounter on Saturday evening.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 18

'It could prove terminal' top journalist explosively cites 3 issues set to sink Spurs’ gaffer

As of mid-December 2025, Thomas Frank’s time at Tottenham has been mixed and challenging. In the Premier League, Spurs sit 11th in the table, with a record under him of approximately 6 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses from 16 matches: that’s just 22 points.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 18

Two German clubs will challenge Arsenal for Real Madrid youngster

Arsenal have been monitoring Victor Valdepenas from the Real Madrid youth system for some time, prior to his senior debut for the club last weekend. The defender has been widely regarded as one of Spain’s most promising young talents and has received significant praise for his recent performances.

Whitecaps re-sign GK Yohei Takaoka through 2027

The Vancouver Whitecaps re-signed goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka through June 2027 on Thursday. Takaoka, 29, was an MLS All-Star and Goalkeeper of the Year finalist in 2025 with a league-high 13 clean sheets.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 18

‘Absolutely’: Journo delights United fans by verifying INEOS are ‘firmly in the race’ for ‘world-class’ attacker

Manchester United are well in the mix to sign Antoine Semenyo when the January window opens. It must be said that they certainly aren’t alone in the race, though, as the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City have also set their sights on adding the Bournemouth talisman to their ranks next month.

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Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 18

Tottenham vs. Liverpool – Confirmed Team News, Match Preview and Prediction

Tottenham Hotspur are back in Premier League action on Saturday evening as they entertain Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Spurs were riding on a two-game winning run heading into the last game, but Nottingham Forest pulled them back to the ground.

Lille News / Caught Offside / December 18

Man United could take advantage of key INEOS connection to get useful deal done this January

Manchester United defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte reportedly looks set to make way so the club can make a new signing in that position in January. The Uruguay international has struggled to impress at Old Trafford since he signed from Paris Saint-Germain, and it now makes sense that a departure is edging closer.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 18

Leeds United linked with Europa League final hero

Leeds United are expected to be active in the January transfer window to make additions to the squad as Daniel Farke eyes Premier League safety. The Whites have struggled this season, even though the recent form has improved.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 18

'Big problem' – Britain’s top pundit says Maresca won’t be Chelsea manager next season

Jamie Carragher has had a busy couple of weeks. Fresh from having to be the spokesman for Liverpool fans over Mo Salah’s explosive comments to the media at the start of the month, the pundit then had to deal with the chaos created by Enzo Maresca’s similar outburst.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 18

Arsenal to face Chelsea if they beat Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarterfinals

Arsenal take on Crystal Palace in the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup next week, in what is expected to be a demanding and closely contested fixture. The Gunners are fully aware of the challenges posed by knockout football, particularly against opponents who have consistently proven difficult to overcome.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 18

Chelsea defender takes cheeky jab at life in England in interview

Chelsea are doing a nice Christmas series where they look at a few of their players and their festive stories, and today they took a chance to look at Benoit Badiashile.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 18

Exclusive says Arsenal eyeing opportunity to push to sign Chelsea target

If Chelsea want to sign one of their transfer targets then they might have to act fast now due to Arsenal’s alleged interest. With every top player in the world, there is always going to be all the top clubs looking at them, and quite often you will have a real battle on your hands to try and sign him ahead of other interested clubs.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 18

Romano makes definitive ‘more than tempted’ claim over £53m player and Man United in January

In the event Kobbie Mainoo is given the green light to explore a move away from Manchester United next month, Napoli would be his first-choice destination.

Nottingham Forest News / Esteemed Kompany / December 18

Manchester City are seemingly in pole position to sign position to sign a dynamic midfielder

It would seem that during next summer’s transfer window, Manchester City will need to strengthen their midfield. There are doubts that surround the future of Bernardo Silva.