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MLS extends transfer window to align with global soccer schedule

In advance of moving to a summer-spring schedule starting in 2027, MLS will officially alter its secondary transfer window to run through September. The league's primary transfer window will take place Jan.

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Italiano frustrated as Bologna ‘keep gifting goals’ in 2-2 with Celtic

Vincenzo Italiano was incredibly frustrated at Bologna’s 2-2 comeback draw with 10-man Celtic. ‘We cannot keep gifting goals and start playing from 1-0 down.’ The Rossoblu had a nightmare start at the Stadio Dall’Ara, as Lukasz Skoruski’s howler just six minutes into his return gifted an opener to Reo Hatate.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 22

Chelsea pushing for more depth, Brazilian star could join before transfer deadline

Chelsea are interested in signing the Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz during the January transfer window. The 27-year-old is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest from Juventus, but he has struggled for regular game time at the Premier League club.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 22

Report Napoli secure Giovane from Verona for €20m, beating Lazio

Multiple sources claim Napoli are on the verge of agreeing a deal for Hellas Verona striker Giovane for a total fee of €20m including add-ons, beating competition from Lazio.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / January 22

What Chelsea have planned for Liverpool star with 'too many costly mistakes' this season

Chelsea have been linked with a surprise move for the Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate. The 26-year-old will be out of contract at the end of the season, and he has not signed an extension with the Premier League champions.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / January 22

Di Marzio: Juventus preparing January move for Sevilla full-back

Juventus have set their sights on Sevilla full-back Juanlu Sanchez, as they aim to bolster their right flank before the end of January. After switching to a 4-2-3-1 formation, Luciano Spalletti has been exclusively relying on Pierre Kalulu in the right-back role.

Napoli News / Football Italia / January 22

Lang flies to Istanbul ahead of move from Napoli to Galatasaray

Noa Lang is on his way to Istanbul to complete his move from Napoli to Galatasaray, with the deal now fully agreed between the clubs. The Dutch winger is expected to arrive in Turkey in the early hours after being given the green light to travel, bringing an end to his short and largely frustrating spell in Naples, as per Sports Digitale.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 22

How does Arsenal’s current winning run compare to what they had before?

Arsenal have won seven consecutive Champions League matches for the first time in their history, a remarkable milestone that underlines the progress made under Mikel Arteta.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 22

Massara: ‘Roma ready to take more opportunities to improve squad’

Roma director of sport Frederic Massara confirms they are ready to ‘evaluate other opportunities to further improve the squad’ ahead of tonight’s Europa League game with VfB Stuttgart.

Rapids sign GK Nico Hansen to new contract

The Colorado Rapids signed goalkeeper Nico Hansen to a new contract Thursday that runs through the 2027-28 season. The deal includes options for the 2028-29 and 2029-30 campaigns for the 24-year-old Hansen, who made his MLS debut in 2025.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 22

Ornstein Exclusive: Chelsea consider loaning 27 year old Brazil international this month

We’re reaching the critical stage of this January transfer window – with just over a week to go, deals are hotting up all over the place. New names are being mentioned all the time, and top source David Ornstein has just mentioned a totally new option for Chelsea.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 22

Thierry Henry takes a dig at Tottenham while praising Harry Kane’s game at Bayern Munich

It’s been a while since Harry Kane swapped the Tottenham Hotspur badge on his chest for Bayern Munich. And the England international has been playing some of the best football of his career for the German giants as he powers Vincent Kompany & Co.

Arsenal FC News / Caught Offside / January 22

Report: Mikel Arteta sets sights on signing mercurial defender from Brazil

Arsenal are interested in signing the Brazilian defender Iago Machado. The 16-year-old has emerged as a target for the north London club, and he is on the radar of clubs like Ajax as well.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 22

Report: Liverpool leading the 'big six' race to sign £65m wonderkid

Liverpool are very interested in signing the Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. The 21-year-old has been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park in recent times, and the “big six” clubs are all interested in signing him.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 22

Hugely respected ExWHUEmployee is calling another unsettling transfer rumour

There’s fresh transfer speculation linking West Ham United with Radu Drăgușin from Tottenham Hotspur as of today. Where is the good news?! The main source for this speculation is always a reliable West Ham insider account @ExWHUEmployee who posted that Dragusin has emerged as a target for the Hammers.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 22

Emmanuel Eboue wants Arsenal’s wingers to focus more on Gyokeres

Viktor Gyokeres has struggled to replicate his prolific scoring form at Arsenal, and concerns are growing about the team’s effectiveness in utilising the Swedish striker.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 22

Even more than VVD: Liverpool would need to stump up eye-watering fee to sign centre-back colossus

Liverpool would seemingly have to pay a gigantic fee to sign reported transfer target Micky van de Ven from Tottenham Hotspur. The Reds had been strongly

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 22

Van Dijk explains why one Marseille question crossed a line for Slot

Virgil van Dijk has publicly backed Arne Slot after describing a pre-match question about his manager’s future as “disrespectful” following Liverpool’s Champions League win in Marseille.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 22

'He will ask for a transfer request…' – Chelsea must do one thing to keep Cole Palmer says former player

Cole Palmer wasn’t in the Chelsea team last night, but today the talk is all about him as the rumours about a potential departure from Chelsea continue to build slowly.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 22

BBC Sport: Chelsea face major summer decision as three players seek new contracts

Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Levi Colwill want to enter talks over signing improved contracts with Chelsea according to reports. The Blues are known for offering long term heavily incentivised contracts under the Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital ownership.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 22

Nwaneri reveals what Saliba told him about Olympique Marseille

William Saliba’s development into a key figure at Arsenal was shaped significantly by his loan spell at Olympique Marseille, a period that proved decisive in his career progression.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 22

Spurs board under fire again as a whopping £100M+ transfer fee is mooted

This has been a horrible season for Thomas Frank, and there’s no indication that it’s likely to improve anytime soon. The squad is ravaged with injuries, results have been appalling, bar in Europe, and now it looks as if another top player, in Micky van de Ven, is set for the departure lounge in N17.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 22

Tottenham planning ‘transfer attack’ on £52m-rated ‘exceptional’ Dortmund midfielder despite Gallagher arrival

Tottenham secured a much-needed victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League earlier this week. After a disappointing start to the season, their European campaign has acted as a saving grace for the Lilywhites as they look to build on last season’s Europa League success.

VfL Wolfsburg News / Esteemed Kompany / January 22

The time is now for a forgotten Manchester City attacker to make his mark

It is no secret that Erling Haaland is battling fatigue. Haaland’s performances have dropped recently and he does look in desperate need of a rest. Unfortunately for Manchester City, with Omar Marmoush absent for over a month due to his participation at AFCON with Egypt, Pep Guardiola hasn’t been able to give Haaland the rest he needs.

Nottingham Forest News / Extratime Talk / January 22

Braga vs Nottingham Forest: Tough Away Trip Presents Chance Of Leaping Into Top Eight

Braga vs Nottingham Forest presents a clear opportunity for both sides as we enter the business end of the league phase in the UEFA Europa League. With a spot in the knockout stages more or less confirmed, Braga and Nottingham Forest will be looking to avoid the play-offs if possible.