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Sources: Chelsea draw up contingency plan as speculation grows over the future of Maresca

Chelsea’s long-term planning is once again under the spotlight as speculation intensifies around Enzo Maresca’s future at Stamford Bridge. While the club

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Former Arsenal & Man Utd Midfielder Reflects On Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan Exit: ‘Everyone Makes Their Own Decisions, You Have To Accept Them & Move On’

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has reflected calmly on Simone Inzaghi’s decision to leave Inter, insisting that personal choices must be respected, while also sharing his thoughts on Saudi football and the importance of the Supercoppa.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 19

Aston Villa eye move for Tottenham star as Unai Emery plots attacking reinforcements

Aston Villa are carefully assessing the possibility of a January move for Tottenham Hotspur forward Brennan Johnson, with the Welsh international emerging as a potential target as Unai Emery looks to strengthen his attacking options.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 19

Journalist reveals real reason why Mainoo is not a Man Utd starter under Amorim

Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo is still waiting for his first Premier League start since the start of the season, as Ruben Amorim has been opting for other options in midfield.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 19

How Supercoppa Italiana Win Could Help Inter Milan In Race For Highly-Rated Italian Starlet

Inter face a demanding stretch of the season and Italian media suggest Supercoppa success could play a role in shaping their January plans. According to Tuttosport, the Nerazzurri still have 18 matches to navigate before the March international break.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / December 19

Juventus Hit Roadblock in Chase of Priority Target

Juventus may have Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg as their top target to bolster the midfield, but Olympique Marseille have no interest in discussing his transfer.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 19

Napoli star McTominay: ‘Too easy’ to blame Man United, ‘they did everything for me’

Napoli star Scott McTominay says it’s ‘too easy’ to blame Manchester United when the players who leave the club shine elsewhere: ‘Whenever I was there, they did everything for me.’ McTominay is one of the many ex-Manchester United players who have started to deliver consistently after leaving Old Trafford.

Bologna News / SempreInter.com / December 19

Inter Milan Head Coach Praises ‘Improving’ Bologna Ahead Of Supercoppa Showdown

Cristian Chivu has underlined both the importance of the Supercoppa and the quality of Bologna as Inter prepare for their semi-final clash, while also offering broader reflections on the rapid development of football in Saudi Arabia.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 19

Bernardo on Nancy – 'He believes a lot in his ideas and in himself'

Celtic midfielder Paulo Bernardo has played down the club’s current struggles on the pitch, maintaining that the squad is slowly gaining a better understanding

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 19

Man United on alert as midfielder rejects new contract at his club

Manchester United are targeting a move for a midfielder and they have received a major boost in their pursuit of Ruben Neves of Al-Hilal. Neves could be

AS Roma News / Football Italia / December 19

Mancini: I’ve never punched anyone, Gattuso gave Italy ‘sense of belonging’

On the eve of an ‘exciting’ game against Juventus, Roma defender Gianluca Mancini insists he’s not mean and that he always gives ‘everything’ for the shirt.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 19

10 words from Portsmouth boss Mousinho, that Spurs boss Frank might be well guided by

Spurs sit 11th in the Premier League with inconsistent results—winning only six of their 16 league games under him, including just one in their last seven and a heavy 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / December 19

Arsenal star faces extended spell on sidelines as Arteta gets another concerning update

Arsenal have been dealt another frustrating injury blow, with Kai Havertz set to remain sidelined until early to mid-January following a setback in his rehabilitation.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 19

Tottenham shortlist two options to replace struggling goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario

Tottenham Hotspur are actively exploring their options in goal amid growing uncertainty surrounding Guglielmo Vicario’s long-term future, with Barcelona’s Marc-André ter Stegen and Manchester City’s James Trafford both emerging as potential targets.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 19

Henry Wins BBC Lifetime Achievement Award

On Thursday night, Thierry Henry was honoured by the BBC with a Lifetime Achievement Award at their annual Sports Personality of the Year Ceremony. It’s the latest accolade to celebrate the 48-year-old’s career.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 19

‘Tracking for weeks’ Bournemouth now preparing for Tottenham transfer swoop

Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United have been tracking Bournemouth’s US midfielder Tyler Adams for weeks, according to the Boy Hotspur Substack, as they look to add energy and pressing power in midfield this January.

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Soccer News / Stretty News / December 19

Man United set to complete £26m transfer which could instigate midfield revamp

Manchester United have been told that Marcus Rashford is now very likely to seal a permanent transfer to Barcelona. The Englishman is a Man Utd youth product who became one of the club’s most influential players in recent years.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 19

Report: Chelsea closely monitoring midfield star, Man United also interested

Chelsea are among the Premier League clubs closely monitoring Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams according to reports. The Blues were once again active over the summer, and totally revamped their frontline with five new attacking signings.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 19

'On top of all this' – John Terry has big warning for Chelsea as he previews Newcastle game

Former Chelsea captain John Terry has a big warning for Chelsea as he previews their next game against Newcastle tomorrow. The captain, leader, and legend has been speaking ahead of the game on Saturday and he has a few concerns going into it.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 19

Report: Chelsea have €8m offer rejected for Arsenal target

Chelsea have had an offer of €8m rejected for St Etienne striker Djylian N’Guessan according to reports in France. The Blues heavily invested again over the summer, and made five attacking signings as they totally revamped the frontline.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / December 19

Report: Veteran defender linked with shock return to Chelsea

A remarkable return to Stamford Bridge may not be entirely off the table, with reports suggesting that Thiago Silva could be considering a comeback to Chelsea as he plots the final chapter of his illustrious career.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 19

One January move from Manchester City may lead to another

Looking at the Manchester City squad it would appear that signing a goalscoring winger would be of great benefit to Pep Guardiola’s squad. Jeremy Doku has been superb this season but he is more of a creator of chances rather than a consistent goal threat.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Esteemed Kompany / December 19

The step a Manchester City youngster should have taken may occur in January

It seems certain that Claudio Echeverri will return to Manchester City in January. His loan move to Bayer Leverkusen hasn’t panned out as Echeverri has only made eleven appearances for Leverkusen this season.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 18

D.C. United pick NC State's Nikola Markovic No. 1 in 2026 MLS draft

D.C. United made North Carolina State defender Nikola Markovic the No. 1 overall selection of the 2026 MLS SuperDraft on Thursday. The full three-round, 90-pick draft was conducted Thursday, just three days after Washington beat Markovic's Wolfpack 3-2 in overtime to win the College Cup men's national championship.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 18

Arsenal will soon find out how serious Aston Villa is about the title race

Arsenal is one of the teams that should be concerned by Aston Villa’s impressive form, particularly because of what the Villans achieved against them in their last head-to-head meeting.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / December 18

All of a sudden questions surround the future of Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola signed a two-year contract extension with Manchester City in November 2024. The contract Guardiola signed is set to expire at the end of the 2026/27 season.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 18

Austin FC acquire F Jayden Nelson from Whitecaps

Austin FC acquired winger Jayden Nelson from the Vancouver Whitecaps on Thursday in exchange for $1.25 million in general allocation money and a 2026 first-round draft pick.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 18

MLS divisional shift could spell trouble for two faltering franchises

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Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 18

'It could prove terminal' top journalist explosively cites 3 issues set to sink Spurs’ gaffer

As of mid-December 2025, Thomas Frank’s time at Tottenham has been mixed and challenging. In the Premier League, Spurs sit 11th in the table, with a record under him of approximately 6 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses from 16 matches: that’s just 22 points.