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Liverpool may have ex-teammate of Florian Wirtz to thank for securing blockbuster transfer

Florian Wirtz became Liverpool’s first £100m+ signing last summer, and a former teammate of his may have played a part in that then club-record transfer coming to fruition.

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Real Madrid players to receive ‘warning’ from hierarchy after Copa del Rey exit

Real Madrid could scarcely have imagined a worse start to the Alvaro Arbeloa rein, after his side were dumped out of the Copa del Rey by Segunda side Albacete on Wednesday.

Soccer News / Real Madrid CF on SI / January 15

Real Madrid Transfer News: Arsenal Want Arda Guler, Neves, Zubimendi & More

As all the drama unfolds at Real Madrid, some of the big European teams are looking to take advantage. Premier League side Arsenal are back in the mix for Arda Guler, a player they want at the club in the future.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / January 15

Report – Inter Milan Set To Sign Dinamo Zagreb Wonderkid: Terms Agreed

Dinamo Zagreb prodigy Leon Jakirovic is reportedly one step away from penning a multi-year contract with Inter Milan. According to Croatian newspaper Germanijak via FCInterNews, the clubs have already agreed terms for the youngster’s move to San Siro.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 15

Bombshell claims Chelsea have totally changed their January transfer plans

We’ve predicted a quiet January for Chelsea all season, and so had all of the well sources insiders and journalists who speak to people at the club. Well, that’s all changed.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 15

'It’s half-time' Arsenal has not completed the job against Chelsea yet

Mikel Arteta has refused to become overly optimistic following Arsenal’s 3-2 victory over Chelsea in the League Cup semi-final. Despite securing an important away win, the Arsenal manager is fully aware that the tie remains finely balanced heading into the second leg.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / January 15

Salah’s Liverpool return should accelerate Chiesa’s move to Juventus

Juventus are reportedly closer to bringing Federico Chiesa back to the club, with Mohamed Salah returning to Liverpool following his participation in the African Cup of Nations.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 15

Palladino: Raspadori will give Atalanta ‘many options’

Atalanta coach Raffaele Palladino welcomes Giacomo Raspadori: ‘He’s a strong player who has completed the attacking department.’ Atalanta are expected to announce the signing of Raspadori on a permanent transfer from Atletico Madrid today.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / January 15

Report – Inter Milan Must Make ‘Important’ Offer To Convince PSV Eindhoven To Greenlight Croatia Winger’s Sale

Inter Milan reportedly cannot expect to sign PSV Eindhoven winger Ivan Perisic without an ‘important’ offer in January. According to Dutch outlet Eindhovens Dagblad via FCInterNews, ‘a few millions’ won’t be enough to convince the Peasants to approve the transfer.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 15

€100m bid prepared: Man United braced for Bayern transfer offer for star player

Bayern Munich are reportedly preparing to pay as much as €100m for the ambitious potential transfer of Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes. The Portugal international has been a star performer for Man Utd for many years now, proving himself to be by far the most successful signing the club has made in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / January 15

Report – Inter Milan Have No Intention Of Selling Turkey Superstar To Galatasaray: No Meeting Scheduled

Serie A heavyweights Inter Milan reportedly have no intention of opening talks with Galatasaray over the transfer of Hakan Calhanoglu. According to Sky Sport via FCInterNews, no meeting is planned, as Inter remain unwilling to part ways with their talisman.

Juventus FC News / Football Italia / January 15

Juventus push for Chiesa but Liverpool set high asking price

Juventus continue negotiations with Liverpool for Federico Chiesa, but the Reds have reportedly demanded €20m for the Italian winger. Juventus are in talks

Bayer Leverkusen News / To The Lane And Back / January 15

Tottenham aren’t Real Madrid – and that’s why Xabi Alonso could thrive at Spurs | Opinion

Thomas Frank’s grip on the Tottenham job looks weaker by the week, and the noise around a possible change is growing not simply because Spurs are losing, but because they look like a team without an identity.

Aston Villa News / Football Italia / January 15

Ex-Juventus star Douglas Costa set for surprise Chievo move in 4th division

Former Juventus and Bayern Munich star Douglas Costa is reportedly close to joining Chievo Verona in Italy’s fourth division. Brazilian winger Douglas Costa is set to return to Italy, as, according to several sources in Italy, he’ll sign with Serie D side Chievo Verona.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 15

Fabrizio Romano explains ‘complicated’ Tottenham situation in their pursuit to sign €45m attacker

Tottenham Hotspur jumped in with a last-minute hijack on Monday to beat Aston Villa to the signature of Conor Gallagher. On Wednesday, the club officially confirmed the signing of Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 15

Chelsea bring in new goalkeeper who could now challenge for first team spot

Chelsea have reportedly made a decision to bring in a goalkeeper who could now challenge for a first team spot. The Blues most certainly have a bit of a goalkeeper situation going on right now.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 15

Fabrizio Romano Exclusive: Verbal agreement in big bit of Chelsea transfer news

According to an exclusive from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, there has been a verbal agreement reached in a big bit of Chelsea transfer news. And what makes this even more intriguing is that the news and move is for this January transfer window and not the summer.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 15

Arsenal considers making a move for Real Madrid star after managerial change

Arsenal’s long-standing interest in Arda Guler could resurface following a recent managerial change at Real Madrid, a development that may create an opportunity for the Premier League club to make a move.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 15

Former Liverpool defender to pull on red again with Dortmund looming

Liverpool’s annual charity fixture is starting to take shape, but the latest update hints at something far bigger than a list of names. The club has confirmed a further five former players for March’s Legends match at Anfield, as reported by Liverpool FC Foundation.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 15

Matt Law: Chelsea make big decision to sign new player in January transfer window

Chelsea have reportedly made a big decision to sign a new player in the current January transfer window in a shock twist. Most reports leading up to January

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 15

Crystal Palace star has offer to join Juventus in January

Juventus have approached Crystal Palace for striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, according to Sky Sport Italia, as the Italian giants look to strengthen their attack during Dusan Vlahović’s injury absence.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 15

The Liverpool duo backed to thrive against Burnley this weekend

Liverpool’s attacking direction has been quietly taking shape in recent weeks, even if results have not always reflected dominance. New analysis from BBC Sport Senior Journalist Thomas Woods has singled out two of our attackers as players to trust ahead of Burnley’s visit to Anfield.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / January 15

Aston Villa now prefer £54m striker over Tammy Abraham

Aston Villa have taken a decisive step towards signing Fiorentina star Moise Kean, identifying the prolific Italian striker as their preferred replacement for AS Roma-bound Donyell Malen, according to Calciomercato.

RB Leipzig News / To The Lane And Back / January 15

Tottenham contact £75m-rated Salah-esque winger in a ‘shock’ move

Tottenham Hotspur have had quite a lot of problems going forward this season. And this lack of output in front of goal has left Thomas Frank scratching his head as he looks to get his offensive sequences right going into the second half of the season.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / January 14