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Capello warns: ‘Milan have to be careful with their Champions League spot now’

Fabio Capello has warned his former side Milan that their spot in next season’s Champions League is far from guaranteed, and hopes to see an improved performance

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 27

Huge Boost For Inter Milan As Talismanic Turkey Star Returns To Team For Highly Anticipated Atalanta Showdown

Inter Milan have received a major boost ahead of their Serie A trip to face Atalanta, with Hakan Calhanoglu expected to return straight into the starting line-up.

Celta Vigo News / Caught Offside / December 27

Wolves poised to lose more players after Jorgen Strand Larsen

It has been a dreadful season for Wolves, and in January, things could be about to get worse for Rob Edwards’ squad. There are plans for signings to be made, but players already at Molineux could also be on their way out.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 27

Let’s look forward not back, time to forget about Kyogo and Giakoumakis

Two former Celtic favourites have been linked with a move back to Glasgow in the past week, and it’s fair to say that plenty of Celtic supporters would welcome a move for either player.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 27

Man City has not yet beaten Arsenal to signature of coveted star

Many reports have suggested that Antoine Semenyo has already chosen Manchester City as his next club, with claims that they have moved ahead of Arsenal and Liverpool in the race for the Ghanaian forward.

Bournemouth AFC News / Caught Offside / December 27

Bournemouth at risk of Andoni Iraola exit amid Liverpool interest

Bournemouth have lost a number of key players in recent years, and soon, the same could happen with their manager. Andoni Iraola has attracted a lot of interest over the last 18 months, and in 2026, he could next to move on.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / December 27

Richarlison makes firm stance on Tottenham future amid heavy January speculation

Tottenham forward Richarlison’s resurgence in form has been one of the few positives for the Lilywhites in recent weeks, as the club continues to struggle for consistent results in the Premier League.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / December 27

Juventus suffers blow in bid to sign top goalkeeper

Juventus have been one of the clubs monitoring the situation of Mike Maignan, with the goalkeeper previously seen as a potential free transfer target in the summer as his contract at AC Milan approached its final stages.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 27

Crystal Palace favourites to sign Premier League star in January

Crystal Palace have had a good season so far, and they hope to add quality to their squad in January as they seek a successful campaign. A new winger is wanted by Oliver Glasner, and in recent weeks, the club have set their sights on Brennan Johnson.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 27

Journalist: European side in negotiations over permanent transfer for £38.5m Chelsea ace

Serie A outfit Roma are in talks over a permanent move for Chelsea outcast Axel Disasi according to reports in Italy. Disasi is part of the infamous “bomb” squad after he failed to secure a move away from Stamford Bridge in the summer.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / December 27

'He looks like…' – Rio Ferdinand makes big prediction about recent Man United signing

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has made the bold claim that he expects Senne Lammens to carry on as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper for the next ten years.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 27

Several teams want Arsenal youngster on loan in January

Ethan Nwaneri has found regular game time hard to come by at Arsenal this season, a situation that could lead to a loan move when the next transfer window opens.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 27

Enzo Maresca reveals stance on player who’s made five appearances this season, January exit possible

Enzo Maresca has insisted he’s happy with Filip Jorgensen, but refused to rule out the goalkeeper leaving in January. Jorgensen joined Chelsea from Spanish side Villarreal in a deal worth £20.9m in the summer of 2024, but has struggled to make an impact at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 27

‘Tough one to take’ – Virgil van Dijk says one Liverpool defeat his year was especially ‘painful’

Virgil van Dijk has pinpointed which Liverpool defeat in 2025 was a particularly ‘tough one to take’. The Reds have had quite polarised highs and lows

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 27

Luckhurst witnessed Amorim’s pre-match ‘ruse’ that left Newcastle scrambling

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim managed to deceive his Newcastle counterpart through a pre-match ploy. Ahead of the Boxing Day clash against the Magpies, all sources projected a 3-4-2-1 formation when the lineups were announced, with Lisandro Martinez combining with Luke Shaw and Ayden Heaven in the back-three.

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Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 27

Sources: Arsenal put €45m wonderkid on their list of transfer targets

Arsenal are understood to be considering a transfer move for AC Milan’s highly-rated young left-back Davide Bartesaghi. As first reported in my Daily Briefing exclusive here, the Gunners are alongside Manchester City and Real Madrid in monitoring the talented 19-year-old, who is valued at around €45m.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 27

Report: Long list of suitors lining up for Chelsea ace, Blues faces tough January decision

Tyrique George is attracting interest from a number of teams in the Premier League and Champions League clubs in Europe according to The Athletic. George saw a move to Fulham fall through on deadline day despite a fee of £22m being agreed between the clubs.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 27

‘Perfect game’ – Paul Merson urges Slot to hand one Liverpool player first PL start of the season today

Paul Merson believes that Liverpool’s match this afternoon provides the ‘perfect’ opportunity for Arne Slot to hand one player his first Premier League start of the season.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 27

Tottenham player expected to 'move fairly soon', London rivals 'front-runners' to sign him

Tottenham Hotspur attacker Brennan Johnson has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. The 24-year-old has struggled for regular opportunities at the North London club, and he has not been at his best.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 27

Report: Liverpool could consider surprise January loan swoop for World Cup hat-trick scorer

Liverpool have been linked with a surprise January loan swoop for a Champions League-winning striker. The Reds’ gradual resurgence over the past month has come at a cost as injury problems pile up for Arne Slot, most notably the fractured fibula for Alexander Isak last weekend which means he’ll miss at least the next two months of action.