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What Liverpool hierarchy have now decided about Bundesliga star ahead of January window

Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck has been linked with a move away from the German club in recent weeks. The 25-year-old will be out of contract at the end of the season, and the German outfit have not been able to renew his deal.

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Thomas Frank gives his verdict on the penalty and the travelling Tottenham fans after Newcastle draw

Thomas Frank opens up on the controversial penalty decision against Newcastle and praises Tottenham fans for their incredible support. An incredible Cristian Romero brace helped Tottenham Hotspur hold Newcastle United to a 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Tuesday evening.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / December 3

Spalletti backed to make Juventus great again

Andrea Ranocchia has voiced his belief that Luciano Spalletti can eventually guide Juventus back to being a top side, although he accepts that the process will require significant time and patience.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 3

Predicted XI: Enzo Maresca starts 3 Brazilians as Blues look to keep up hot form

Chelsea take on Leeds tonight, and after the chaotic fun of last week’s huge games against Barcelona and Arsenal, it’s hard to predict what team Enzo Maresca will pick.

Liverpool FC News / Football Italia / December 3

Champions League: How to buy Inter vs. Liverpool tickets

Liverpool are set to take on Inter as they need to get back to winning ways quickly in the Champions League. BUY INTER VS. LIVERPOOL TICKETS The Reds are currently all the way down in 13th in the Champions League table, meaning they might be faced with the hassle of an extra fixture in a playoff to qualify for the round of 16.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 3

Ex-Liverpool keeper says Liverpool turning point is down to one man

Some problems in football only become visible when you take away the one man who usually solves them, and Liverpool’s recent slide has been linked directly to that reality.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 3

Coppa Italia | Atalanta 4-0 Genoa: Palladino beats 10-man Grifone and books Juventus QF

Atalanta sealed a comfortable 4-0 win against Genoa on Wednesday, progressing to the Coppa Italia quarter-finals, where they’ll meet Juventus. Goals from Berat Djimsiti, Marten De Roon, Mario Pasalic and Honest Ahanor allowed Atalanta to secure a 4-0 victory against Genoa in Bergamo today to advance to the Coppa Italia quarter-finals.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / December 3

Report: Chelsea renew interest in African midfielder as Man United join race

Chelsea and Manchester United are interested in signing the Senegalese wonderkid Mouhamed Dabo. The 17-year-old central midfielder is highly rated, and the two Premier League clubs are monitoring his progress.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 3

Exclusive claims Chelsea chase two top Ligue 1 talents and want to make January progress

Chelsea are not likely to make any major first team additions in January, but they are never going to stop looking at young talents to continue the production line.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 3

Mikael Silvestre predicts Lewis-Skelly’s future amid Chelsea interest

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Myles Lewis-Skelly from Arsenal, but former Gunners defender Mikael Silvestre does not expect the youngster to leave the Emirates this season.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 3

Jamie Carragher suggests who his ideal Thomas Frank replacement should be at Tottenham

Thomas Frank has come under pressure at Tottenham Hotspur as results and performance levels continue to spiral downwards. There was an air of frustration when Spurs lost 1-0 at home to Chelsea at the start of November.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 3

Sky Sports journalist sends big Liverpool message as Van Dijk argument finally proven right

Some claims in football take time to land, and Liverpool’s win at West Ham quietly underlined an argument our captain has made. Richard Morgan’s Sky Sports analysis described how Joe Gomez “finally gives Reds an air of defensive stability” after a turbulent run that included defeats to Nottingham Forest and PSV Eindhoven.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 3

Athletic’s announcement of Chelsea’s January transfer plans may disappoint some fans

The Athletic’s Deal Sheet is back as we approach January, and for Chelsea fans hoping for some big business, it will be a disappointment. The opening statement of the whole thing says that “Chelsea are not planning to add to the first team squad in January, with the focus being more on the summer,” much in the same way they did last year.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 3

Walcott says Chelsea made Arsenal the most vulnerable he has seen the Gunners

Arsenal were held to a draw by ten-man Chelsea at the weekend, a result that suggested the Gunners may not yet be operating at the level required to secure the Premier League title.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 3

Talks held: Chelsea set to learn fate of transfer move for 17-year-old Golden Boot winner

Chelsea are reportedly looking set to miss out on the signing of FC Liefering wonderkid Johannes Moser despite holding some talks over a deal. The highly-rated 17-year-old looks like an exciting talent to watch for the future, but it remains to be seen if the Blues have much of a chance of securing his signature any time soon.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / December 3

A frequently chaotic affair where one Spur scored just 3/10 in our Player Ratings

Spurs went 2-0 down to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw at St. James’ Park, with captain Cristian Romero scoring a brace (header in the 78th minute and an overhead kick in the 95th) to rescue a point.

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Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 3

Premier League responds to Newcastle vs. Tottenham penalty VAR controversy

Tottenham Hotspur snatched a dramatic last-gasp draw against Newcastle United on Tuesday evening thanks to Cristian Romero’s incredible acrobatic overhead kick.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 3

Chelsea transfer’s second PR disaster of the season could accelerate Stamford Bridge move

Strasbourg striker Emanuel Emegha, who has a deal lined up to join Chelsea next summer, has been suspended for their game against Toulouse this week by his club after giving an international break interview where he jokes that he had signed for them thinking they were based in Germany.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 3

‘It wasn’t his best game’: Amorim confirms he held private talks with Man Utd man after Palace ‘struggles’

Ruben Amorim has confirmed he had a chat with Leny Yoro to gauge where his head was at following a disheartening Crystal Palace shift. Despite Manchester

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 3

Mikel Arteta explains Arsenal’s approach to preparing for games

Arsenal are currently one of the busiest teams in world football, with the possibility of playing a match every three days. Mikel Arteta’s squad faces such a congested schedule because they are competing across at least four competitions and have continued to make progress in each of them.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 3

'We’re happy…' – Club chief offers clue about signing Manchester United star

Barcelona director Deco has insisted now is not the time to talk about a permanent transfer move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. However, Deco did make it clear that the club are happy with how the on-loan England international is performing so far, with a final decision to be made later.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 3

Report: Liverpool battling multiple PL rivals in race for British starlet who ex-LFC striker adores

Liverpool are reportedly among numerous Premier League clubs chasing the signature of one of the most sought-after young talents in Britain. The Reds have an enviable track record for snapping up teenage prospects across the UK, with Harvey Elliott, Ben Gannon-Doak, Fabio Carvalho, Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha amond the standout examples.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 3

The two clubs that Chelsea insiders see as the favourites to win the Premier League

Two clubs that Chelsea insiders see as the favourites to win the Premier League this season have been named today. Chelsea are trying their best to play down their own chances of winning the Premier League this season at least, insisting that it is still early doors in their project under the new ownership – which it is of course.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 3

Pundit reveals a part of Brentford’s game that could hurt Arsenal

Arsenal face Brentford tonight in a crucial Premier League clash as they aim to maintain their lead at the top of the table. The Gunners were held to a draw against Chelsea in their previous outing, preventing them from extending their advantage over their rivals.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 3