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Man United could now land €50m windfall thanks to Dan Ashworth masterstroke

Manchester United sold Mason Greenwood to French outfit Marseille in the summer of 2024. Dan Ashwath was the sporting Director of the club back then, and he included a 50% sell-on clause in the attacker’s deal when he sold the player to the French outfit.

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Sheffield United 4-0 Stoke City: Blades Brush Potters Aside With Ease

Sheffield United continued their electric form by dismantling Stoke City 4-0 at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon. The Blades opened the scoring on ten minutes via a towering header from Mark McGuinness from a corner.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 7

Tottenham looking to ‘move quickly in negotiations’ to land explosive €90m star in January

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Yan Diomande during the January transfer window. The 19-year-old is highly rated across Europe, and he has made a name for himself at RB Leipzig.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 7

Journalist Review: Chelsea lack creativity, player was dropped, top four push questioned

In one journalist review of Chelsea’s 0-0 draw with Bournemouth yesterday, their top four push is now being questioned. It was only a couple of weeks ago that many were touting Chelsea for title contenders again this season after some good form and big wins against the likes of Barcelona.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 7

Sources: Newcastle plot surprise move for £80k-a-week Chelsea flop in January

Several clubs are lining up concrete moves for Chelsea’s French centre-back Axel Disasi ahead of the winter transfer window. Borussia Dortmund want to strengthen their backline early for the second half of the season, and Disasi’s profile, physical presence, aerial strength and ability to play out from the back fit perfectly with their needs.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 7

After two nerve-jangling wins Manchester City put in their best performance of the season against Sunderland

Manchester City won their third successive Premier League match with their 3-nil win over Sunderland. City’s previous two wins over Leeds and Fulham came after nerve-jangling matches where Pep Guardiola’s side simply did what they had to do to pick up three points.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 7

'They’re the top targets': Ruben Amorim wants £170m duo to transform his Man United side

Manchester United are looking to improve their team with the signings of Antoine Semenyo and Elliot Anderson. Both players have been linked with top clubs in recent weeks, and Manchester United would have to spend a lot of money to get the deals done.

Soccer News / The Laziali / December 7

Five Key Battles in Lazio vs Bologna: Castellanos Has a Tall Order

Although the two clubs’ meetings last season yielded a couple of lopsided results, Sunday’s contest between Bologna and Lazio should be a razor-tight affair.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 7

Stats show two poor performances from two of Chelsea’s usually reliable players

Some stats show that two of Chelsea’s usually reliable players had very bad performances against Bournemouth yesterday. Chelsea need their best and more experienced players to turn up more often than not, but yesterday, two of them had what you can call an off day.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 7

'We were the team closer to win it' – Chelsea only manage 2 goals in last 3 games

Chelsea have only scored two goals in their last three games now, after scoring three in one match versus Barcelona. The Barcelona game already feels like a distant memory, but Chelsea’s players and staff need to get it back clear in their heads and learn to turn up with that same intensity, belief, and effort in every single game.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 7

Report: Man United join five-way tussle for 22-year-old South American forward

Manchester United are reportedly interested in securing the services of the Anderlecht forward Nilson Angulo. The 22-year-old has done quite well for the Belgian club, and he has 12 goal contributions to his name this season.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 7

'Makes it even better' – Former Chelsea player on gaining a point vs Blues

A former Chelsea player has been reacting after his new team played out a draw versus his former club on Saturday afternoon. It was the latest round of Premier League games, and Chelsea had to go away again against another lower placed side in the league, Bournemouth.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 6

Martin Keown says one Arsenal star proved his doubters wrong against Villa

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has missed a significant number of matches this season due to injuries, and his place in the starting lineup has been widely debated among supporters.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 6

Maresca’s words and actions on young player simply don’t match up

Before the game against Leeds on Wednesday, Chelsea were doing really well, and there were few complaints from fans about Enzo Maresca, despite that relationship having been a bit rocky at times since he arrived 18 months ago.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 6

David James reveals how other teams can catch Arsenal

Arsenal’s defeat to Aston Villa this afternoon raised fresh questions about how opponents might approach matches against Mikel Arteta’s side. The Gunners have been in impressive form for much of the season and have established themselves as one of the standout teams to watch.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / December 6

'Very disappointed' – Salah breaks silence on row with Slot after third straight benching

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has hit out at Arne Slot in an explosive interview after Saturday evening’s 3-3 draw with Leeds United. The Egypt international was left on the bench by Slot for the third game in a row, and it’s clear he’s not at all happy with the Dutch tactician’s decision.

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Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / December 6

Slot throws one Liverpool player under the bus after Leeds horror show

Liverpool manager Arne Slot did not exactly make much of an effort to stick up for Ibrahima Konate after another poor performance against Leeds United.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 6

Szoboszlai sends pointed Liverpool warning after chaotic 3–3 draw

The latest Premier League setback has raised wider questions for us after a dramatic evening at Elland Road left Liverpool searching for answers. Dominik Szoboszlai cut through the noise on Sky Sports as he delivered a clear message about where we stand after letting another lead slip.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 6

First bid rebuffed but deal likely to be struck: United edge closer to full agreement for £37m star

Manchester United have reportedly rebuffed an opening proposal from AS Roma for Joshua Zirkzee. Despite maintaining that no major outgoings would be sanctioned mid-season, INEOS have seemingly opened the door to Zirkzee’s departure.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 6

Inter Miami downs Vancouver to lift 2025 MLS Cup

Inter Miami beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to take home the 2025 MLS Cup.

Lionel Messi delivers MLS Cup to Inter Miami: 'It’s very beautiful'

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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 6

Despite losing, Arsenal set an impressive attacking record against Villa

Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa this afternoon left many supporters questioning how a match featuring one of the team’s finest attacking displays still ended without any points.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 6

Manchester City 3 Sunderland 0: City player ratings as Rayan Cherki announces himself to the Premier League

Here are the City player ratings as Manchester City beat a quality and well-managed Sunderland side 3-nil at the Etihad. First-half goals from Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol set City on their way.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 6

Wolves vs Manchester United: Three Key Factors To Consider, Predicted Lineups, Injuries

Wolves vs Manchester United is poised to be the final game of Matchday 15 of the 2025/26 Premier League season and should be an action-packed clash when the two sides, desperate for a win, tussle against each other at the Molineux Stadium on Monday, December 8.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 6

What the Davies and Musiala Return Will Mean For Bayern Munich

Despite a slight dip in form since their historic start to the season, Bayern Munich are still in very good shape, as they come closer to the winter break.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 6

AFCON Call-Up Hits United: The Difficult Challenge of Losing Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo

Manchester United have built their best football this season on one consistent pattern: everything good seems to flow from the right. With Amad Diallo reinvented as a dynamic right wing-back and Bryan Mbeumo thriving in the right-sided No.