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Pundit Glenn Murray was full of praise for Declan Rice following Arsenal’s 3-2 victory over Bournemouth, highlighting both his performance and his leadership qualities.

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What Fenerbahce need to convince Milan into selling Nkunku after six months

Fenerbahce are reportedly plotting a January move for Milan forward Christopher Nkunku just six months into his Rossoneri tenure, but an official offer

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 4

Report: Leeds United eye major January boost with attacker signing from Serie A

Leeds United are interested in signing the AS Roma striker Artem Dovbyk. The player has been linked with a move away from the Italian club in recent weeks, and it will be interesting to see if Leeds can bring the Ukrainian to the Premier League in the coming days.

Espanyol risk stadium closure after bottles thrown at Barcelona players

Espanyol fell to an unlucky defeat at the hands of Barcelona on Saturday, with the visitors winning 2-0 at the RCDE Stadium. It was two late goals that made the difference, and for some home supporters, their frustration boiled over in the aftermath of Robert Lewandowski’s strike in stoppage time.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 4

Journalist drops transfer update, Newcastle ace set to leave this summer

Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier is expected to leave the club at the end of the season. The defender will be out of contract at the end of the season, and he is unlikely to sign a new contract with the Premier League side.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / January 4

Condo slams ‘sloppy’ Juventus man: 'You’re not a phenomenon'

Italian journalist Paolo Condo roasted Juventus striker Jonathan David, who failed to convert from the spot against Lecce. The Canadian was relegated to the bench in favour of Lois Openda in recent weeks, but Luciano Spalletti decided to give him a starting berth on Saturday.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / January 4

Player Ratings: Lazio 0-2 Napoli – Noslin & Marusic Add to Sarri’s Selection Woes

In Sunday’s early Serie A kickoff, Lazio weren’t able to trouble their visitors Napoli, who returned south with three valuable points in the bag. The defending Italian champions took an early lead through former Roma man Leonardo Spinazzola, who tormented the Aquile on his return to the Stadio Olimpico.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / January 4

4th January – Five Memorable Celtic Moments on This Day

Five memorable Celtic moments, with a nod to the late Celtic Historian and Celtic Star legend David Potter, on this day starting in 1919… ONE – SATURDAY

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 4

Pundit says Arsenal didn’t have much control in Bournemouth game

Rob Green expressed his enjoyment of Arsenal’s 3-2 victory over Bournemouth, as both sides contributed to what proved to be an entertaining and competitive contest.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 4

Hansi Flick expresses doubts about possible Barcelona signing

Barcelona are hoping to secure the signing of a new defender before the winter transfer window closes at the end of the month. A centre-back is needed to cover the absences of Ronald Araujo and Andreas Christensen, although the club has widened their search due to the options that have been made available to them.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 4

Report Juventus in talks over deal for ex-Milan star Theo Hernandez

Sunday’s reports claim that Juventus are in talks over a sensational deal for ex-Milan full-back Theo Hernandez, who has spent the 2025-26 season in the

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 4

Sarri: ‘Lazio made mistakes, should be better prepared’ for Castellanos sale

Maurizio Sarri was again critical of Lazio for not being ‘better prepared’ for the Taty Castellanos sale, warning they also ‘made mistakes’ against Napoli.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 4

Predicted XI: Chelsea to bring Brazilian who Enzo Maresca didn’t fancy into starting team

Chelsea are taking on Manchester City today, and it’s a particularly hard team to predict because we have no idea who is picking the team or what they think.

Real Betis News / Football Espana / January 4

Real Madrid defender turns down 'dizzying' offers amid contract uncertainty

Real Madrid have a number of first team players whose contracts are due to expire at the end of the 2025-26 campaign. Much has been said about the uncertainty surrounding centre-back pair David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger, but the future of club captain Dani Carvajal is also far from guaranteed.

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 4

‘Head in hands moment’: BBC journo reacts after Man Utd man squanders potentially game-winning moment

Benjamin Sesko has squandered a golden opportunity to potentially win the game for Manchester United against Leeds United. The two arch-rivals remain tied heading into the final 10 minutes of regular time at Elland Road following two quickfire goals from Brenden Aaronson and Matheus Cunha.

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Napoli News / Football Italia / January 4

Conte: ‘Napoli showing great signs, what we need is there for all to see’

Antonio Conte believes that his Napoli side are showing ‘great signs’ after a 2-0 victory away against Lazio in Serie A on Sunday afternoon, but was less pleased when it came to answering questions on potential transfer dealings: ‘Last year I said let’s not do too much, then we sold Kvaratskhelia’.

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 4

Joe Hart says Amorim has a player at his disposal who ‘gets people on the edge of their seats’, he brings that ‘spark’

Joe Hart heaped praise on Matheus Cunha ahead of Manchester United’s clash with Leeds United this afternoon. The two fierce rivals meet for the first time since Leeds returned to the top flight this season, with the first instalment of the Roses derby taking place in West Yorkshire at Elland Road.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 4

Report: Chelsea eye January move for highly rated Championship star

Chelsea are interested in Othmane Maamma with the 20-year-old Moroccan winger on their radar according to reports. The Blues once again heavily invested in their squad last summer, and made five new attacking signings as they totally revamped their frontline.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 4

Declan Rice reveals whether he will watch the Man City game

Arsenal have done what was required this weekend by widening the gap between themselves and Manchester City, although attention now turns to how the champions respond later today.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / January 4

Winter warmer: Spurs in for Udinese’s 25-year-old centre-back

The Boy Hotspur’s Substack understands that Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a winter move for Udinese’s 25-year-old centre-back Oumar Solet. The club want fresh competition for the Micky van de Ven/Cristian Romero pairing, and speculation around a possible Radu Dragusin exit is pushing Spurs to add depth at the back.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 4

Arteta says Bournemouth game was different from Aston Villa game

Mikel Arteta has guided Arsenal to consecutive victories over Aston Villa and Bournemouth following their win against the Cherries last night. The result underlined the Gunners’ ability to sustain momentum during a demanding period and reinforced their status as one of the strongest teams in world football this season.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / January 4

Leeds and Newcastle join battle for Brazilian prodigy tipped for stardom

Leeds United are interested in signing the Internacional striker Raykkonen. The 17-year-old centre forward has impressed with the club’s youth team, and his performances have attracted the attention of multiple clubs.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 4

Leeds eye goal-scoring defender who’s outperforming Europe’s best

Lead United are interested in signing the Union Berlin defender Danilho Doekhi. The 27-year-old Netherlands international has done quite well for the German club, and he has attracted the attention of the Premier League club now.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 4

'Too much of a risk' – Arne Slot lifts lid on Liverpool call that raised eyebrows

Liverpool’s first away trip of 2026 comes with familiar questions lingering beneath the surface, even if the table still keeps us firmly in the mix. We travel to Craven Cottage this afternoon knowing that squad management, rather than form alone, is becoming an increasing theme of our season.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 4

Tottenham scouts convinced 16-G/A target is the real deal, £35m would get deal done

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Greek international attacker Christos Tzolis. According to a report from TEAMtalk, the 23-year-old is highly rated by Tottenham, and the club’s analytics and scouting department believes that he is a quality player who could develop into a star in future.