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Incoming Chelsea boss Rosenior wants English star as his first signing at the club

Chelsea have moved quickly to usher in a new era, with Liam Rosenior set to be confirmed as the club’s new head coach, according to a trusted source on X.

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Juventus add Serie A trio to striker’s shortlist, including an old Spalletti pupil

Juventus are reportedly keeping tabs on three Serie A strikers as they’re beginning to seriously consider signing a centre-forward in January. The Bianconeri will be without Dusan Vlahovic for another two months, while Arkadiusz Milik hasn’t played a competitive match for more than a year and a half.

West Ham United News / To The Lane And Back / January 5

Tottenham suffer massive setback in Jarrod Bowen pursuit despite 'plenty of interest'

Tottenham are keen to explore the market in the coming weeks as they look to strengthen their squad for the second half of the campaign. There are several glaring issues that need to be addressed if the Lilywhites are to close the gap on their rivals in the months ahead.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 5

‘Man United are certainly looking at’ – Expert confirms United interest in 28-year-old

Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a move to bring Rúben Neves back to the Premier League, with fresh developments suggesting a deal could be explored as early as this January transfer window.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / January 5

Three players communicate desire to join Barcelona

Barcelona are active in the transfer market right now, but behind the scenes, work is also being done for the summer. The Catalans have plans to address multiple positions before the start of the 2026-27 season, and their chances of landing some of their targets are currently looking good.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / January 5

Former Celtic Star Liel Abada sparking interest from England

Former Celtic winger Liel Abada has emerged as a potential target for clubs in the English Championship, almost two years after bringing his spell at Celtic Park to an end… Interest in the Israeli international is understood to be building as teams assess their options ahead of the second half of the season.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / January 5

Forgotten Celt Hayato Inamura seals switch to Tokyo FC

Celtic have officially sanctioned a loan move for Hayato Inamura, with the defender returning to Japan after agreeing a switch to FC Tokyo until the end

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 5

Premier League trio on radar of Real Madrid as they plan midfield rebuild

Real Madrid’s long-term planning for life beyond their current midfield core is well underway, and fresh information from AS has shed light on the names being seriously considered at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 5

Saudi club is competing with Arsenal for La Liga star

Arsenal have reportedly intensified their pursuit of Rodrygo, with indications that they may now be closer than ever to securing his signature. The club have monitored the Brazilian attacker for an extended period and continues to view him as a player capable of significantly strengthening their attacking options in the coming seasons.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 5

Report: Tottenham wishlist to strengthen the left-wing position has emerged

Tottenham Hotspur’s search for a new left winger is beginning to take clearer shape as the club lays the groundwork for a significant attacking addition.

Real Betis News / Football Espana / January 5

Gonzalo Garcia on competition with Kylian Mbappe after first Real Madrid hattrick

Real Madrid defeated Real Betis 5-1 on Sunday, with the match being special for one man in particular: Gonzalo Garcia. Replacing the injured Kylian Mbappe, the young striker netted his first senior hattrick at the Bernabeu.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 5

Wirtz was offside but VAR still allowed Fulham goal to stand – BBC

Liverpool’s latest Premier League draw has been dissected from every angle, but one moment in particular continues to dominate discussion long after the final whistle.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / January 5

Tottenham step up chase for Belgian powerhouse after scouting him last week

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to strengthen their midfield with the signing of Belgian midfielder Mandela Keita. The Belgian has done quite well for Parma, and his performance has attracted the attention of the north London club.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 5

Aston Villa target ambitious January move for Manchester City attacker

Aston Villa have emerged as the latest Premier League club to show interest in Omar Marmoush, as they closely track his situation at Manchester City, according to TEAMtalk.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 5

Tottenham scouts spotted on Saturday as £50m star lined up as next big signing

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Monaco attacker Maghnes Akliouche. According to TeamTalk, Tottenham representatives scouted the player in action on Saturday and are looking to ramp up their pursuit.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 5

Man United explore conditions to sign long-term Premier League target in January

Manchester United have taken early steps in their long-term midfield planning by exploring the conditions required to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion, according to Sky Sports.

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Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 5

'Expectation is' – Chelsea to have new manager in dugout for Fulham this week

Chelsea have another Premier League midweek game, and the expectation is they will have a new permanent manager in the dugout. It will not be Callum McFarlane

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 5

Sources: Aston Villa & Newcastle join race for La Liga star who is available in January

Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza is becoming a hot property in the January transfer window, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / January 5

This Manchester City side showed against Chelsea just how far they still have to come

At the final whistle at the Etihad Stadium yesterday there was an overwhelming sense that Manchester City had thrown away two points against Chelsea. Enzo Fernandez scored for Chelsea in the 94th minute to cancel out Tijjani Reijnders first-half goal to ensure that yesterday’s match finished 1-all.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 5

Gary Neville says Chelsea player is 'smidgen away from Eden Hazard' in daft comparison

Former Manchester United right back Gary Neville has named the Chelsea player who is a “smidgen away from Eden Hazard.” But he’s wrong here, and this is just a very daft comparison in my opinion.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 4

Tottenham await clarity as Thomas Frank speaks on Mohammed Kudus’ injury

Tottenham Hotspur hosted Sunderland on Sunday. Frank had made two changes since their disappointing performance away from home at Brentford, which ended in a 0-0 draw.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / January 4

Premier League roundup: Sucker punches galore on Matchday 20

We've crossed the halfway point of the 2025-26 Premier League season, and the table remains remarkably close from top to bottom. Arsenal has opened up a six-point gap on the rest of the pack, while just nine points separate Chelsea in fifth from Leeds United in 16th. Here's a rundown of the league's top stories from Matchday 20.

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Troyes News / To The Lane And Back / January 4