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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.

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Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund vying to sign Real Madrid first team star

Real Madrid do not intend to make any signings during the winter transfer window, but there will be players on their way out. Endrick Felipe will be the first of those, as he prepares to join Lyon on loan for the second half of the season, and another could be recent first team debutant Victor Valdepenas.

Fiorentina News / Football Italia / December 18

Inter add Fiorentina’s Dodo to list of wing-back targets with Dumfries future in doubt

Inter are continuing to assess their options on the right flank as uncertainty grows around Denzel Dumfries, with Fiorentina wing-back Dodo emerging as a concrete target.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / December 18

Barcelona in talks with Hansi Flick over new contract extension

Barcelona have been working on numerous contract negotiations in recent months, and the most significant of those is still to come. Raphinha, Frenkie de Jong and Eric Garcia are among those to have extended their respective stays at the Spotify Camp Nou, and the latest could be Hansi Flick.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / December 18

Amorim has ruthless plan to sacrifice Man United player to make way for new signings

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks. The 24-year-old South American has not been able to live up to the expectations since joining Manchester United, and they are prepared to cash in on him.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 18

Grace given a day to remember thanks to Celtic FC Women

When it comes to football, the mood around Celtic Park is dreary. But off the pitch, the club can still have a positive impact – as Celtic and the women’s team recently demonstrated… My 12-year old niece Grace loves football.

Napoli News / Football Italia / December 18

Italy coach Gattuso hints Bartesaghi, Palestra & Zaniolo could make Azzurri selection

Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso believes tonight’s Supercoppa Italiana semi-final between Milan and Napoli is finely balanced, while also using the occasion to reflect on the state of Italian football and potential new options for the national team.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / December 18

Report: Arsenal and Man United go head-to-head over €25 million playmaker

Manchester United and Arsenal are interested in signing the Olympiacos midfielder Christos Mouzakitis. According to a report from Italian publication Area Napoli, the two clubs are in the mix to sign the 18-year-old midfielder, and they will face competition from several clubs, including Napoli.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 18

'Best team' Pundit reveals why he still backs Arsenal in the title race

Jermaine Jenas has remained firm in his belief that this season could still belong to Arsenal in their pursuit of the Premier League title, despite recent setbacks and growing external doubt.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 18

MLS divisional shift could spell trouble for two faltering franchises

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Athletic Bilbao News / Caught Offside / December 18

Report: Liverpool ready to blow £83m on 18-G/A star as Salah successor

Liverpool are already preparing for life without Mohamed Salah, and they are interested in signing Nico Williams. The Athletic Club Bilbao attacker has proven himself for club and country, and the 23-year-old could be the ideal acquisition for Liverpool.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 18

Souness explains one key reason why Arsenal may bottle the league again

Graeme Souness believes Manchester City’s experience could prove decisive in their bid to overtake Arsenal and claim the Premier League title this season.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 18

Tottenham yellow card update, one player close to mirroring Cristian Romero suspension

One Tottenham defender is in immediate danger of triggering a one-game ban heading into the Liverpool fixture on Saturday. Tottenham Hotspur will cross swords with Liverpool in their upcoming Premier League encounter on Saturday evening.

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.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 18

Two German clubs will challenge Arsenal for Real Madrid youngster

Arsenal have been monitoring Victor Valdepenas from the Real Madrid youth system for some time, prior to his senior debut for the club last weekend. The defender has been widely regarded as one of Spain’s most promising young talents and has received significant praise for his recent performances.

Vancouver Whitecaps News / Field Level Media / December 18

Whitecaps re-sign GK Yohei Takaoka through 2027

The Vancouver Whitecaps re-signed goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka through June 2027 on Thursday. Takaoka, 29, was an MLS All-Star and Goalkeeper of the Year finalist in 2025 with a league-high 13 clean sheets.

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Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 18

‘Absolutely’: Journo delights United fans by verifying INEOS are ‘firmly in the race’ for ‘world-class’ attacker

Manchester United are well in the mix to sign Antoine Semenyo when the January window opens. It must be said that they certainly aren’t alone in the race, though, as the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City have also set their sights on adding the Bournemouth talisman to their ranks next month.

Lille News / Caught Offside / December 18

Man United could take advantage of key INEOS connection to get useful deal done this January

Manchester United defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte reportedly looks set to make way so the club can make a new signing in that position in January. The Uruguay international has struggled to impress at Old Trafford since he signed from Paris Saint-Germain, and it now makes sense that a departure is edging closer.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 18

Leeds United linked with Europa League final hero

Leeds United are expected to be active in the January transfer window to make additions to the squad as Daniel Farke eyes Premier League safety. The Whites have struggled this season, even though the recent form has improved.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 18

'Big problem' – Britain’s top pundit says Maresca won’t be Chelsea manager next season

Jamie Carragher has had a busy couple of weeks. Fresh from having to be the spokesman for Liverpool fans over Mo Salah’s explosive comments to the media at the start of the month, the pundit then had to deal with the chaos created by Enzo Maresca’s similar outburst.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 18

Arsenal to face Chelsea if they beat Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarterfinals

Arsenal take on Crystal Palace in the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup next week, in what is expected to be a demanding and closely contested fixture. The Gunners are fully aware of the challenges posed by knockout football, particularly against opponents who have consistently proven difficult to overcome.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 18

Chelsea defender takes cheeky jab at life in England in interview

Chelsea are doing a nice Christmas series where they look at a few of their players and their festive stories, and today they took a chance to look at Benoit Badiashile.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 18

Exclusive says Arsenal eyeing opportunity to push to sign Chelsea target

If Chelsea want to sign one of their transfer targets then they might have to act fast now due to Arsenal’s alleged interest. With every top player in the world, there is always going to be all the top clubs looking at them, and quite often you will have a real battle on your hands to try and sign him ahead of other interested clubs.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 18

Romano makes definitive ‘more than tempted’ claim over £53m player and Man United in January

In the event Kobbie Mainoo is given the green light to explore a move away from Manchester United next month, Napoli would be his first-choice destination.

Nottingham Forest News / Esteemed Kompany / December 18

Manchester City are seemingly in pole position to sign position to sign a dynamic midfielder

It would seem that during next summer’s transfer window, Manchester City will need to strengthen their midfield. There are doubts that surround the future of Bernardo Silva.