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Newcastle United will challenge Arsenal for Madrid star

Newcastle United have emerged as a serious contender for the signature of Real Madrid midfielder Brahim Diaz, placing them in direct competition with Arsenal.

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Barcelona to finalise striker signing as setbacks finally resolved

It has been a busy winter transfer window for Barcelona, who still have work to do before next week’s deadline. There will be no more first team signings, but a number of deals are being worked on for Barca Atletic, with one of those being for Hamza Abdelkarim.

Barcelona defender fit to face Elche after injury scare

Barcelona are back in La Liga action on Saturday evening as they take on Elche at the Manuel Martínez Valero. Hansi Flick’s side can go four points clear of Real Madrid with a victory, which they will be confident of doing despite the hosts’ impressive form this season.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 29

Italiano: ‘Bologna did great things and belong in Europa League’

Vincenzo Italiano feels Bologna have ‘done great things’ in the Europa League so far and ‘proved we belong in this tournament’ as they prepare for the play-offs.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / January 29

Celtic to face either Ferencvaros or Stuttgart in Europa League Playoff

Celtic will face either Stuttgart or Ferencvaros in the UEFA Europa League Knockout Playoff Round. The Scottish Champions booked their place in the next phase of the competition after a 4-2 win against Utrecht at Celtic Park.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 29

Gasperini: ‘Roma certainly improved as Europa League went on’

Gian Piero Gasperini feels Roma ‘certainly improved as we went on’ in the Europa League, but isn’t sure if he’d call them ‘among the favourites’ for the trophy.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 29

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.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 29

Paul Scholes predicts a difficult day at Leeds for Arsenal

Arsenal face Leeds United in the Premier League this weekend, with the Gunners determined to return to winning ways after a challenging run of results.

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 / 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.

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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.

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.

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.