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Man Utd & Liverpool submit offers for 17-yo wonderkid; Struggling club could be forced to sell

Manchester United and Liverpool are reportedly vying for the services of Sheffield Wednesday teenager Yisa Alao. The Red Devils have been working on luring some of the finest young players in the country to Carrington.

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Di Vaio: ‘Bologna tense and eager to enjoy’ first ever Supercoppa

Bologna director Marco Di Vaio admits they are feeling ‘tense, but want to enjoy the experience’ of their first ever Supercoppa Italiana test against Inter.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 19

Tottenham lineup Antoine Semenyo backup plan with £47.5m, highly-rated youngster

Tottenham Hotspur are among several top Premier League clubs interested in signing Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo. The Ghana international, who has enjoyed a fantastic 2025/26 campaign thus far, is available via a £65million release clause activating on January 1 for the opening couple of weeks.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 19

'Fast healer' Mikel Arteta drops an update on the return of Ben White

Mikel Arteta has expressed optimism that Ben White will not spend an extended period on the sidelines following his latest injury, citing the defender’s ability to recover quickly.

Sassuolo News / The Cult of Calcio / December 19

Fringe Inter Defender Mulls Asking Out in January

Inter are top of the league after the last round, and their director Piero Ausilio recently signaled that they didn’t want to do anything in January, but they’ll have to deal with the requests of a pair of unhappy players, as, in addition to Davide Frattesi, also Stefan De Vrij wishes to play more, Fabrizio Romano reports (via SOSFanta).

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 19

AS Roma could be the next club of versatile Juventus star

AS Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini is reportedly a fan of Weston McKennie, and the club could move to sign the midfielder at the end of this season. During the summer, as Gasperini was shaping his Roma squad, he expressed a desire to bring McKennie to the club.

Inter Miami News / Football Espana / December 19

Exclusive Interview: How Sid Lowe became the voice and words behind Spanish football in English

Who is the best player in Spanish football? It’s clear that there are multiple candidates, from Lamine Yamal, who has enjoyed a meteoric rise for Barcelona

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 19

Inter Milan Ready To Pounce On Highly Rated RB Leipzig Starlet

Inter are closely monitoring the situation of RB Leipzig youngster Faik Sakar, with the German club growing increasingly concerned about the future of one of their most promising talents.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 19

Red Bulls re-sign veteran D Tim Parker for 2026 season

The New York Red Bulls re-signed veteran defender Tim Parker on Friday for the 2026 season with an option through June 2027. Parker, 32, recorded one goal in 13 regular season matches (10 starts) during his second stint with the Red Bulls in 2025.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 19

Arteta backs Gyokeres to shine in the second half of the season

Viktor Gyokeres has not scored as frequently as he or Arsenal would have hoped following his high-profile move from Sporting Club in the summer. The club invested heavily to secure his signature, and expectations were significant after he scored more than 50 goals last season.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 19

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

Aston Villa vs Manchester United will be a fascinating clash on Matchday 17 of the 2025/26 Premier League as the Red Devils fight to end the amazing winning run of Unai Emery’s side when the two teams meet each other at Villa Park on Sunday, December 21.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / December 19

Amorim plots €100m move for star-boy who could be key to Man United’s new era

Manchester United are interested in signing the Turkish attacker Kenan Yildiz from Juventus. The 20-year-old is regarded as one of the most talented young players in European football right now.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 19

Tottenham on high alert as potential Thomas Frank replacement could become available in 2026

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is under intense pressure to revive the club’s Premier League fortunes after a run of disappointing performances. The Lilywhites are well below their expected standards as the season reaches its midway point.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 19

Marcus Rashford Barcelona Form: Boost to Man United Loanee’s Career

The Marcus Rashford Barcelona form is a far cry from his final days at Manchester United. The 28-year-old English forward, who is on loan to Barcelona for the 2025/26 season, is enjoying his stint at the Catalan club.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 19

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool: Three Key Factors To Consider, Predicted Lineups, Injuries

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool is going to be the marquee clash for Matchday 17 of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign as the desperate North London side look to get back to winning ways against a reinvigorated Liverpool side in what should be a highly entertaining match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, December 20.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 19

Tottenham plot move for 26-year-old Chelsea target after Paratici’s green light

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan in the coming months. They will face competition from London rivals Chelsea, as per Fichajes, and it will be interesting to see where the Italian defender ends up.

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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 19

Guardiola continues to play mind games with Arsenal in the title race

Manchester City are currently only two points behind Arsenal in the Premier League table, and they could overtake the Gunners this weekend. Should Everton manage to defeat Arsenal and Manchester City secure a victory against West Ham, the Citizens would move to the top of the table.