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Man United planning to sell £44m player in 2026

Man United want to sign a new midfielder, but in order to do, it is expected that a current player will be sold. At this stage, a likely candidate is Manuel Ugarte, given his lack of importance at Old Trafford.

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McTominay overused amid injuries and Napoli struggles

Napoli have been dealing with several injuries in recent weeks, and many of their stars, including Scott McTominay, have played 100% of the available minutes in the last month.

Bologna News / Football Italia / December 15

Report Milan have agreement for long-term Saelemaekers contract extension

Monday’s reports claim that Milan have an agreement in place to extend the contract of versatile wing-back Alexis Saelemaekers until the summer of 2030.

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / December 15

'It’s a fair assessment,' Thomas Frank admits one concerning factor about his Tottenham side

Two steps forward and one step back has been the story of Tottenham’s season so far under Thomas Frank. The Lilywhites have struggled to find consistency in the Premier League, having lost six league games already.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 15

One thing that Mo Salah did in Liverpool win on Saturday disproved Wayne Rooney’s criticism

All eyes were firmly on Mo Salah when he came on for the injured Joe Gomez just 25 minutes into Liverpool’s win over Brighton on Saturday, with the Egyptian making his first appearance since his incendiary public comments a week previously.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 15

De Gea criticised in Fiorentina crisis: At fault for 8 dropped points – Videos

Things have gone from bad to worse for Fiorentina in 2025-26, and with no wins to their name in Serie A after 15 attempts, the finger has been pointed in numerous directions over the last few weeks.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 15

West Ham make move to sign towering England defender

West Ham intend to improve their squad in January, as they seek to avoid being dragged into a relegation fight in the Premier League. Defence is one area that Nuno Espirito Santo wants addressed, with targets having been drawn up with a view to making a move in the coming weeks.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 15

Gusto has the legs but not the technique to play in midfield – Maresca speaks about defender’s switch

Enzo Maresca’s explosive comments on Saturday came out of nowhere – and they actually came in the middle of an answer he was giving about Malo Gusto. The full back had a goal and an assist in the 2-0 win over Everton and deserved a little more coverage, so the media went back for another try today.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 15

Report: Milan leading the race for out-of-contract Juventus man

Milan are reportedly ahead of the competition in the race for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, who is currently running on an expiring contract. The Bianconeri spent circa €80 million to by the Serbian from their rivals, Fiorentina, in January 2022.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 15

What does Arsene Wenger think about Arsenal’s title chances now

Arsenal appear to be stumbling slightly in the Premier League title race this season, and the Gunners are fully aware that they cannot afford such a dip so early in the campaign.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / December 15

Juventus Eye Restless Inter Star, Shoot Down Swap Buzz

The agents of Davide Frattesi recently paid a visit to Juventus, as he continues to be unhappy with his playing time. He’s highly likely to finally depart, either in January or next summer, TuttoSport informs.

Soccer News / HITC / December 15

Victor Lindelof edges ahead of Jadon Sancho at Villa as Unai Emery offers glowing praise

Victor Lindelof, the ex-Manchester United centre-back, made his first Premier League appearance of the season for Aston Villa over the weekend. After eight years with Manchester United, the Swede was let go in June and spent some time training back home before joining Aston Villa.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 15

3 things we learned from Tottenham’s disastrous 3-0 loss against Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest brushed Tottenham aside with a blunt 3–0 win on Sunday, and the scoreline summed up a flat Spurs display from start to finish. Early on, Forest pressed high, and a loose pass from Guglielmo Vicario left Archie Gray in trouble, so Ibrahim Sangaré nipped in and squared for Callum Hudson-Odoi to roll the ball home.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / December 15

Crystal Palace set to go against Oliver Glasner wishes and sell star in January

Crystal Palace could go ahead with the sale of defender Marc Guehi despite manager Oliver Glasner wanting to keep his captain at the club, according to Football Insider.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 15

Nuno blames West Ham star for Villa defeat

West Ham were bitterly disappointed to lose against West Ham on Sunday, in a match they had been leading twice. Mateus Fernandes and Jarrod Bowen scored, but a own goal from Konstantinos Mavropanos and Morgan Rogers’ second half brace ensured victory at the London Stadium for the visitors.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 15

'Everything you want' – Cardiff boss ready to face Chelsea with good & aggressive players

Cardiff City boss Brian Barry-Murphy sounds like he is well and truly up for this game against Chelsea tomorrow night. It might be a good time to play against Chelsea.

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Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 15

Micah Richards outlines what he noticed about Salah after coming on against Brighton on Saturday

When Mo Salah replaced Joe Gomez 25 minutes into Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton on Saturday, it was no ordinary substitution. It was the Egyptian’s

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 15

Thomas Frank addresses Archie Gray mistake after Tottenham’s loss to Nottingham Forest

Tottenham Hotspur were beaten 3-0 by Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Sunday, with Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ibrahim Sangare grabbing the goals. Thomas Frank was already under pressure at Spurs after his side went five consecutive games across all competitions without victory.

Lecce News / SempreInter.com / December 15

Report – Inter Milan Face Stiff Premier League Competition For Sought-After Lecce Defender

Several Premier League clubs have reportedly joined Inter Milan in the race to sign Lecce defender Tiago Gabriel. According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri must beat Brentford and West Ham United to the youngster’s signature.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 15

Arsenal’s next six Premier League fixtures could be season-defining

Arsenal have looked increasingly shaky in their last few Premier League matches, and concerns intensified when the Gunners failed to beat Wolves convincingly at the weekend.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 15

Exclusive claims they know how Chelsea’s owners will respond to Enzo Maresca’s comments

An exclusive report claims that they know how Chelsea’s owners will respond to Enzo Maresca’s public comments on Saturday. Enzo Maresca’s comments after Chelsea’s win against Everton on Saturday afternoon seemed to come out of nowhere.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / December 15

AC Milan Midfielder Open to Joining Lazio in January

Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri has reportedly requested the signing of Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who is equally enthusiastic about a reunion with the Italian manager.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 15

Who will replace Koopmeiners in Juventus vs Roma clash: Two options surface

After picking up his fifth yellow card in Serie A this season, Juventus star Teun Koopmeiners will skip the contest against Roma. After collecting a vital away win over Bologna on Sunday, the Bianconeri will host another direct rival for a Champions League spot on Saturday.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 15

New Real Madrid debutant has already been on Arsenal’s radar

Xabi Alonso handed a first-team debut to Víctor Valdepeñas for Real Madrid last night, and the teenager delivered a solid and composed performance. For many football fans around the world, it was the first opportunity to see him feature at senior level, marking an important moment in his development.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 15

Real Madrid consider replacing defender with Manchester United star

Real Madrid have plans to make at least a couple of signings next summer, with centre-back and midfield areas to be addressed. There could also be a new right-back brought in, depending on whether Dani Carvajal is offered a new contract before his current deal runs out at the end of the season.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 15

Gabbia injury: Milan’s relief after medical tests

Multiple sources in Italy claim that Milan defender Matteo Gabbia has suffered a ‘hyperextension trauma of the left knee’, but the Rossoneri are relieved

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 15

AC Milan will not give up on signing Arsenal man

AC Milan have registered their interest in Gabriel Jesus after monitoring his situation since the start of the year, during which they were waiting for him to return to full fitness.