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Striker was 'surprised' that Liam Rosenior knew this about him already

Joao Pedro has been speaking about his new manager Liam Rosenior, who has only just arrived at Stamford Bridge but had clearly already been doing his homework.

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Man Utd making a move for £22m midfielder dubbed as ‘new Busquets’

Reports from Spain insist that Manchester United have expressed their interest in young Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado. The Red Devils are expected to sign one or two new midfielders in 2026, with Carlos Baleba, Elliot Anderson, and Adam Wharton considered their main targets.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

BBC journalist asks uncomfortable Slot question Liverpool must confront

Liverpool’s position in the Premier League may look stable on paper, but a broader question about our head coach is beginning to frame the wider conversation.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

Ex-PGMOL chief calls for retrospective punishment after what he witnessed at Anfield on Saturday

Former PGMOL chief executive Keith Hackett was incensed by one thing he witnessed during Liverpool’s latest Premier League fixture. The Reds were given a glorious opportunity to take the lead after half an hour against Burnley at Anfield when referee Andy Madley awarded the home side a penalty for a foul by Florentino Luis on Cody Gakpo.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 19

Why Watford makes sense for Bove and how Calafiori is involved

Edoardo Bove is close to formally completing his transfer to Watford, and will reunite with his close friend and current Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori once the deal goes through.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 19

Italy World Cup winner: Juventus need a new striker, Openda and David ‘not ideal’

Italy World Cup winner Francesco Graziani urges Juventus to sign a new striker in the January transfer window as Lois Openda and Jonathan David are ‘not ideal.’ Former Italy striker Graziani, a 1982 Italy World Cup winner, feels Juventus must sign a new centre-forward this month.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 19

Chelsea’s record signing is no longer 'untouchable' and top teams are 'monitoring closely' ahead of summer move

TeamTalk are the latest site to jump on the rumours that Chelsea are willing to sell Enzo Fernandez, and that there are two teams interested in taking him.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / January 19

Napoli confirm two new injury blows as key duo set to miss Juventus clash

Napoli have been dealt two new injury blows, as Amir Rrahmani and Matteo Politano have been ruled out of the Juventus showdown. After winning the Scudetto last season, the Partenopei satisfied Antonio Conte’s requests by signing a host of new players in the summer, thus improving the squad’s quality and depth.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

Deal done: Liverpool confirm January signing of electric winger with 24 goals

Liverpool Women have signed Aurélie Csillag of SC Freiburg in the January transfer window, the club has confirmed. The winger joins Anna Josendal (Hammarby) and Martha Thomas (on loan from Tottenham) in bolstering Gareth Taylor’s side.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / January 19

Chivas Revival Evident Early in 2026 Liga MX Clausura Season

The 2026 Liga MX Clausura season hits a brief pause for an (unofficial) international window in late January. With three matchdays completed for all clubs, early trends are beginning to take shape, while the transfer window remains open until February 9 for teams looking to strengthen their title ambitions.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 19

Former Chelsea boss could save Blues with surprise January loan move for attacker

Chelsea’s January moves have taken a while to get going, but at last it feels like things are in motion. There are strong links to a new defender to come in and boost our back line, but there’s also a lot of fiddling around further forward to do.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 19

Pundit discuss what Villa has lost in the title race with Arsenal

After Manchester United defeated Manchester City at the weekend, the club with the clearest opportunity to close the gap on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table was Aston Villa.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

Stats expert sets Liverpool benchmark ahead of Marseille clash

Liverpool’s Champions League trip to Marseille has taken on added significance after a fresh statistical breakdown underlined just how fine our current margins really are.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 19

Ben Jacobs update: Chelsea consider 28 year old Premier League defender if French side ask too much for youngster

Chelsea are closing in on their first major piece of incoming business since the summer. The Blues are after Jeremy Jacquet of Rennes, and all the top sources like Fabrizio Romano are saying we’re making serious moves to secure him this month.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 19

'Out of the team.' Arteta urged to put Gyokeres on the bench

Micah Richards believes Viktor Gyokeres may need time on the bench at Arsenal in order to rebuild his confidence after a difficult run in front of goal.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 19

Thomas Frank wanted by Premier League club if sacked by Tottenham

Crystal Palace are preparing to offer Thomas Frank the managerial role at Selhurst Park this summer, according to Football Insider. With Oliver Glasner set to depart at the end of the season, the Eagles have accelerated their search for a new long-term leader and Frank has emerged as their preferred candidate.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 19

Exclusive says Chelsea to make first major January move to set up sale

Chelsea’s January has taken a while to get going, but it seems moves are now being made. Nizaar Kinsella of the BBC has just followed up on his report from last week that striker David Datro Fofana was going to be recalled from his loan spell in the Turkish Super Lig.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / January 19

Is Thomas Frank on the brink? – Tottenham schedule decisive press conference

It does look like Thomas Frank is on borrowed time at Hotspur Way. Things got quite toxic at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after the Lilywhites found themselves on the losing side (FT: 2-1) to West Ham United last weekend.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 19

Crystal Palace ready to sell another star player for £35m

Juventus have renewed their efforts to sign Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace after seeing their opening proposal rejected, according to the Daily Mail.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 19

Spurs eye €30M rated ‘true leader’ French International star

ESPN, amongst many, are suggesting that Tottenham are shaping up to secure an exciting defensive reinforcement in Pierre Kalulu. Tottenham Hotspur are heavily linked with him, but they’re not alone.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 19

Fabrizio Romano: Chelsea make transfer decision to recall 40-goal striker this month

Fabrizio Romano has reported that Chelsea have now made a transfer decision to recall a striker who has 40 career goals so far. This is a decision that they’ve made during the January transfer window this month, and one that has been confirmed by the transfer expert this morning.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

Opta prediction sets Liverpool target ahead of Marseille trip

Liverpool’s upcoming Champions League visit to Marseille has been framed clearly by fresh Opta modelling, offering us a precise statistical target on the road in France.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

Liverpool reality emerges as Champions League maths becomes clear

Liverpool’s season may yet hinge on Europe rather than the domestic picture, with the latest Champions League permutations offering clarity on what we actually need.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / January 19

Pep Guardiola may be short of options in terms of selection against Bodø/Glimt

Following on from their disappointing defeat to Manchester United, Manchester City are now preparing to face Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt in UEFA Champions League action.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 19

Arsenal matched a 14-year record in their draw against Forest

Arsenal played out a goalless draw against Nottingham Forest on Saturday evening, marking their second consecutive draw in the Premier League after producing the same scoreline against Liverpool.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

Captain message looms after Van Dijk plans Liverpool meeting

Liverpool’s response to another frustrating afternoon may not come on the pitch, but behind closed doors as our captain prepares to address the squad. With draws beginning to shape the narrative around our season, Virgil van Dijk is expected to hold a players’ meeting at the AXA Training Centre following the 1–1 with Burnley.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / January 19

Big clubs also want ‘forward with blistering acceleration’ scouted by Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs keeping tabs on Brentford’s German forward Kevin Schade. But they’re not alone. have shown genuine interest in signing Kevin Schade, the 24-year-old German forward currently starring for Brentford in the Premier League.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 19

Source: Spurs plotting ‘Bombshell’ replacement coach for ailing Frank

Finchajes confirm Tottenham have approached Xavi Hernández, who has been without a club since leaving Barcelona in the summer of 2024. Spurs are sitting