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Manchester United sack a manager and immediately get linked with former Chelsea boss

As if by clockwork, Manchester United have sacked their manager and have been linked with a former Chelsea boss right away! This is a very predictable story and one that I fully expected to see the moment the news came through this morning that Manchester United had sacked Ruben Amorim as their head coach.

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Why Roma have to wait for Raspadori despite agreement with Atletico Madrid

Roma reportedly have an agreement in principle with Atletico Madrid over a January deal for Italy international Giacomo Raspadori, but as things stand,

Bologna News / SempreInter.com / January 5

Inter Milan 3-1 Bologna – Swiss Star Commands Defense With Composure

Inter Milan defender Manuel Akanji marshalled the backline as the Nerazzurri claimed a 3-1 home win over Bologna last night. According to the Italian media via L’Interista, the 30-year-old center-back displayed unparalleled composure.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / January 5

Impressive performance against Sunderland on rare start earns 20-year-old praise from Thomas Frank

Tottenham Hotspur dropped points for the second consecutive Premier League game as they were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Sunderland at home on Sunday.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / January 5

Criscitiello roasts Juventus for signing two players based on Google search

Italian journalist Michele Criscitiello ridicules Juventus for their poor summer recruitments, particularly Jonathan David and Lois Openda. The Bianconeri added four new players to their ranks last summer, and none of them has hit the ground running.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / January 5

Inter Milan 3-1 Bologna – Italy Defender Delivers Another High-Level Performance

Inter Milan center-back Alessandro Bastoni reigned supreme in Sunday night’s dominant 3-1 home win over Bologna. According to the Italian media via L’Interista, the 26-year-old lived up to his tag as one of Serie A’s best defenders.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 5

Gary Lineker at a loss to explain ‘bizarre’ incident during Liverpool draw on Sunday

Gary Lineker couldn’t get his head around one ‘bizarre’ incident as Liverpool dropped more points in the Premier League on Sunday. Cody Gakpo’s goal in

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / January 5

Inter Milan 3-1 Bologna – Cristian Chivu Turns Nerazzurri Into Their Best Version

Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu oversaw his fifth consecutive Serie A win last night, as the Nerazzurri thrashed Bologna at home. According to the Italian media via L’Interista, it was one of Inter’s best performances under the 45-year-old coach.

Sassuolo News / SempreInter.com / January 5

Report – Inter Milan Flop Open To Joining Galatasaray Amid Ongoing Negotiations

Talks between Inter Milan and Galatasaray over the transfer of Davide Frattesi are reportedly well underway. According to Sky Sport via FCInterNews, the Italian midfielder is open to joining the Rams Park outfit.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / January 5

Lazio Identify Guendouzi’s Replacement as Negotiations With Atletico Madrid Continue

Lazio are working on selling Matteo Guendouzi to Atletico Madrid, before launching an onslaught for Bologna’s Giovanni Fabbian. The Biancocelesti have already agreed to sell Taty Castellanos to West Ham United, and Guendouzi appears to be the next player to depart Formello.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / January 5

Real Madrid bring back doctor to solve recurring injury woes

Real Madrid have had a difficult season so far, and their cause has not been helped by regular injury problems. A number of key players have been sidelined at various stages of the season, which has played its part in Xabi Alonso’s side being four points adrift of Barcelona at the top of La Liga.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 5

Opinion: Arsenal seems to have learned from the failures of the past

Arsenal are reportedly closing in on ending a long wait for another Premier League title, with belief growing that this season could finally bring an end to more than two decades without the crown.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 5

Carragher: Why Liverpool should not accept what happened against Fulham

Liverpool’s late setback at Craven Cottage has sparked deeper discussion about structure rather than emotion, with one familiar voice focusing on the fine details that made the difference.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 5

Two immediate Italian candidates for Manchester United after Amorim sacking

Two Italians are reportedly in the running for the recently-vacated head coach position at Manchester United, including the early frontrunner according to Monday’s reports. Manchester United are in need of a new head coach after parting company with Ruben Amorim on Monday morning.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 5

Atletico Madrid and Juventus consider striker swap deal

Atletico Madrid could be busy this month, as Diego Simeone seeks to finalise his squad for the second half of the season. There is talk of a left-back being brought in to replace the already-departed Javi Galan, but there could also be changes in attack.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 5

Juventus add Parma striker to January striker shortlist

Juventus are on the lookout for new attacking reinforcements in the January transfer window, and recent reports in Italy claim that Parma’s Mateo Pellegrino

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Soccer News / SempreInter.com / January 5

German Defender Heaps Praise On Inter Milan Performance After Bologna Rout: 'We Are Strong'

Inter Milan defender Yann Bisseck hailed his side’s performance in yesterday’s 3-1 home victory over Bologna. Speaking to Radio RAI Uno via FCInterNews, the German star praised Inter’s winning start to the new calendar year.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 5

Richard Keys makes shock statement about what Arsenal fans want from Gyokeres

Richard Keys has suggested that a section of Arsenal supporters appear to be turning against Viktor Gyokeres during his goal drought, questioning the level of backing the striker is receiving.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / January 5

Juventus identify Atalanta benchwarmer as Miretti’s potential replacement

Juventus have reportedly set their sights on Atalanta midfielder Lazar Samardzic, considering him the right profile to replace Fabio Miretti. The Bianconeri are working on several fronts in the January transfer market.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 5

Salah agent sends pointed message as Liverpool talks loom

Ramy Abbas Issa, Mo Salah’s long-time representative, posted a blunt New Year message that immediately caught attention among supporters and observers alike.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 5

Zubimendi reveals the role that Merino played in him joining Arsenal

Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Merino share a long-standing connection that dates back to their time together at Real Sociedad, where their relationship developed both on and off the pitch.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / January 5

Newcastle United have firm ‘not for sale’ stance for player wanted by Premier League rivals

Sandro Tonali’s name has once again surfaced in transfer speculation, but Newcastle United have moved quickly to clarify their stance on the Italian midfielder’s future.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 5

Incoming Chelsea boss Rosenior wants English star as his first signing at the club

Chelsea have moved quickly to usher in a new era, with Liam Rosenior set to be confirmed as the club’s new head coach, according to a trusted source on X.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 5

Premier League trio on radar of Real Madrid as they plan midfield rebuild

Real Madrid’s long-term planning for life beyond their current midfield core is well underway, and fresh information from AS has shed light on the names being seriously considered at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 5

Wirtz was offside but VAR still allowed Fulham goal to stand – BBC

Liverpool’s latest Premier League draw has been dissected from every angle, but one moment in particular continues to dominate discussion long after the final whistle.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 5

Tottenham scouts spotted on Saturday as £50m star lined up as next big signing

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Monaco attacker Maghnes Akliouche. According to TeamTalk, Tottenham representatives scouted the player in action on Saturday and are looking to ramp up their pursuit.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / January 5

This Manchester City side showed against Chelsea just how far they still have to come

At the final whistle at the Etihad Stadium yesterday there was an overwhelming sense that Manchester City had thrown away two points against Chelsea. Enzo Fernandez scored for Chelsea in the 94th minute to cancel out Tijjani Reijnders first-half goal to ensure that yesterday’s match finished 1-all.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / January 4

Premier League roundup: Sucker punches galore on Matchday 20

We've crossed the halfway point of the 2025-26 Premier League season, and the table remains remarkably close from top to bottom. Arsenal has opened up a six-point gap on the rest of the pack, while just nine points separate Chelsea in fifth from Leeds United in 16th. Here's a rundown of the league's top stories from Matchday 20.

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