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Paul Scholes predicts a difficult day at Leeds for Arsenal

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Europa League: Roma in R16, but could face Bologna after play-offs

Roma secured a place in the Europa League Round of 16, but could potentially end up playing against Bologna, who enter the play-offs. The draw for the Europa League play-offs is on Friday at 12.00 GMT (13.00 CET).

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 29

UEL | Panathinaikos 1-1 Roma: Ziolkowski guarantees precious top 8 spot

Despite Gianluca Mancini’s red card after 15 minutes, Roma still secured a 1-1 draw away to Panathinaikos with Jan Ziolkowski, going straight into the Europa League Round of 16.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / January 29

Liverpool make contact ahead of summer move for Real Madrid star

Real Madrid will embark on another new era in the summer, when it is expected that a new manager will be brought in to replace Alvaro Arbeloa. At the same time, there could be significant movement in the first team squad, both in terms of signings and exits.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / January 29

Pundit says no truth in rumours that Juventus wants Turkish league attacker

Juventus have recently been linked with a potential move for Jhon Duran during the current transfer window, but those reports now appear to be wide of the mark.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 29

UEL | Maccabi Tel-Aviv 0-3 Bologna: Rossoblu fly into play-offs in style

Bologna closed their Europa League opening phase with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Maccabi Tel-Aviv, as Jonathan Rowe, Riccardo Orsolini and Tommaso Pobega took them into the play-offs.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 29

Newcastle United make move to sign Barcelona midfielder before transfer deadline

Over the last few weeks, a number of players have left Barcelona, or are in the process of leaving the Catalan club. The likes of Dro Fernandez, Andres Cuenca and Mamadou Mbacke fall into this category, and soon, they could be joined by Guille Fernandez.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / January 29

A Manchester City left-back was superb for City against Galatasaray

After arriving at Manchester City from Wolverhampton Wanderers last summer, Rayan Ait-Nouri has had a stop-start beginning to his City career. Injury and his participation at AFCON have held Ait-Nouri back this season, as has Nico O’Reilly’s rise to become Manchester City’s first-choice left-back.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / January 29

Report: Real Madrid make contact to lure key man from Aston Villa

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is reportedly a target for Real Madrid. A report from Football Espana claims that Real Madrid have contacted the manager’s representatives to find out whether he will be available at the end of the season.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 29

Arsenal agrees permanent sale of one of their promising youngsters

Arsenal are widely regarded as having one of the strongest academies in Europe, and the club remain committed to developing elite young talent for the future.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / January 29

Dynamo acquire M Mateusz Bogusz from Cruz Azul

The Houston Dynamo acquired midfielder Mateusz Bogusz from Liga MX side Cruz Azul on Thursday. The 24-year-old Polish international is under contract through 2027-28 with options through 2029-30.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 29

Report: Liverpool ready €100m move to shatter Real Madrid transfer dream

Adam Wharton has been linked with a move away from Crystal Palace in recent months, and clubs like Real Madrid are interested in signing him. According to Fichajes, Real Madrid are looking to bring in a midfield controller, and they have identified the 21-year-old Premier League star as a target.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 29

Tottenham plot sensational Premier League return for 35-G/A star this month

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the former Aston Villa attacker Moussa Diaby. Spurs are looking to add more quality in the final third before the January window closes, and the Frenchman could prove to be a quality acquisition.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 29

BREAKING Romano says Chelsea in 'final stages' of agreeing defender deal after weeks of silence

Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal with West Ham to loan out Axel Disasi, Fabrizio Romano is reporting. The defender has been linked with moves away from the Blues time and again.

RB Leipzig News / Esteemed Kompany / January 29

Another young Manchester City defender is set to take the next step in his career

Stephen Mfuni is one of the brightest young defensive prospects at Manchester City. The 17-year-old centre-back has all of the necessary attributes to one day become a key player at the club.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 29

Manchester United copies Arsenal in new off-field deal

Manchester United are set to develop its own Crown-style television series, following the success enjoyed by Arsenal with their All or Nothing documentary.

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Lille News / Caught Offside / January 29

Man United icon wants £75m signing with 'legs and the engine' as Mainoo’s partner

Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam has urged the club to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton at the end of the season. “I really like Carlos Baleba at Brighton and think he could replace Casemiro at Manchester United,” Stam told TEAMtalk.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 29

Gyokeres is looking forward to tough Leeds United game

Viktor Gyokeres is hoping to be part of the Arsenal side that faces Leeds United this weekend, fully aware that the fixture will present a significant challenge.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 29

Thomas Frank reveals the 13-word advice he gave Randal Kolo Muani after impressive UCL outing

Randal Kolo Muani put an eventful couple of days behind him with a goal to send Tottenham Hotspur through to the Champions League last-16 with a 2-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday night.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 29

Matt Law tries to explain 'surprising' transfer decision with potential loan back

Chelsea’s January transfer activity was predicted to be pretty limited, and it’s proving to be just that so far. The Blues have been heavily linked with bids to sign a new central defender, but so far their main activity at the back has been recalling Aaron Anselmino from Borussia Dortmund.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 29

‘I wouldn’t be panicking’ Pundit has no doubts about Arsenal’s title chances

Theo Walcott believes Arsenal should not be overly concerned about their recent form ahead of the Premier League run-in, despite failing to win their last three league matches.

Nottingham Forest News / Field Level Media / January 29

Red Bulls acquire GK Ethan Horvath from Cardiff City

The New York Red Bulls acquired U.S. goalkeeper Ethan Horvath from Welsh side Cardiff City on Thursday. Horvath, 30, arrives on a free transfer after New York sent $150,000 in 2026-27 general allocation money and the highest of its 2027 second-round draft picks to Charlotte FC for his discovery rights.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / January 29