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‘Some sources are…’: Journalist drops unexpected update on future of key Spurs star

Joao Palhinha has been an important player for Tottenham since joining the club on loan at the start of the season. The Portuguese international is one of the first names on the team sheet, and he has helped Tottenham improve in the middle of the park.

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Liverpool plot €50m La Liga snatch after attacker’s Super Cup heroics

Liverpool are looking to add more quality to their attacking unit, and have identified the Barcelona attacker Roony Bardghji as a target. According to a report from Fichajes, Liverpool could offer €50 million in order to sign the 20-year-old Swedish prospect.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 8

Football finance expert names price point at which Liverpool could plausibly sign Marc Guehi

Having been thwarted at the 11th hour with a prospective transfer for Marc Guehi last summer, will Liverpool finally get their man in January? A £35m deal

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8

'Completely wide of mark' – Fabrizio Romano shuts down Chelsea transfer rumour

Reports of Chelsea making a move for Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior are wide of the mark according to Fabrizio Romano. The Blues heavily invested in the squad last summer, and made five new attacking signings as they totally revamped their frontline.

RB Leipzig News / Esteemed Kompany / January 8

Two defenders seem to have their cards marked at Manchester City

Manchester City entered this season with Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, John Stones and Nathan Ake as the four senior centre-backs in Pep Guardiola’s squad.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 8

Liverpool send support to Kevin Keegan following health update

Liverpool’s sense of identity is often tested away from the pitch, and this moment says far more about us than any result ever could. The club confirmed via Liverpoolfc.com that Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer, with thoughts and support sent from Liverpool FC and Forever Reds to the former No.7 and his family.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / January 8

One Man United star did something no other player has managed in 21 matches this season, he’s turning a corner

Benjamin Sesko doubled his goal for the season in just 90 minutes last night as he earned Manchester United their point against Burnley. Heading into the clash with the Clarets, the Slovenian had not found the back of the net since October 4, when he scored his second-ever goal for the club in a 2-0 win over Sunderland.

RB Leipzig News / Caught Offside / January 8

Agreement reached: Bayern Munich make progress to agree deal with Liverpool target

Bayern Munich are set to retain Dayot Upamecano beyond the current season after reaching a verbal agreement with the defender on a new contract, according to transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 8

Update from insider confirms reason behind emergency meeting at Tottenham

Tensions are reaching boiling point at Tottenham, with insiders claiming yet another emergency crisis meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow to discuss the future of manager Thomas Frank.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 8

Tottenham in battle with top-four rivals for out-of-favour 13-G/A forward

Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush has been linked with a move away from the club, and Tottenham Hotspur are keen on him. They will face competition from Aston Villa as well.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 8

Defensive leader confirms transfer to Liverpool with two-word Instagram post

A teenage defender has confirmed on social media that he’s now joined Liverpool. In recent years, the Reds have built a reputation for recruiting some

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8

Calum McFarlane explains how one Chelsea player 'did well and got us up the pitch' vs Fulham

Chelsea’s interim head coach Calum McFarlane has been explaining how one Chelsea player “did well and got us up the pitch” vs Fulham. It was difficult to find any positives from the 2-1 defeat to Fulham last night, but perhaps our number 9 Liam Delap bagging a goal was one of them, because I feel he certainly needed a goal.

RB Leipzig News / Caught Offside / January 8

Arsenal to consider summer move for €100m-rated winger wanted by Man United

Arsenal are exploring the possibility of making a major summer move for Yan Diomande, with The Athletic reporting that the Arsenal hierarchy are closely monitoring the 19-year-old RB Leipzig winger ahead of a potential bid.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / January 8

Offer submitted: Tottenham proposal for highly-rated wide player ‘being analysed’

Tottenham Hotspur remain determined to sign the Santos left back Souza. According to Eduardo Burgos, they have submitted a second offer for the player worth around €15 million.

Fiorentina News / Caught Offside / January 8

Sources: Man City lead the chase for Premier League right-back wanted by top clubs

Brentford star Michael Kayode has become one of the most in-demand young defenders in Europe following his impressive season in the Premier League. Despite his age, the 21-year-old right-back has displayed maturity and consistency well beyond his years, earning widespread attention from several of Europe’s biggest clubs.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8

This Chelsea player won 11 duels and made 14 defensive contributions in midfield whirlwind

Chelsea were beaten by Fulham 2-1 today after going down to ten men after 22 minutes. Suddenly on the back foot, the game of game state did allow Moises Caicedo to rack up yet more defensive stats.