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Arsenal to face Chelsea if they beat Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarterfinals

Arsenal take on Crystal Palace in the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup next week, in what is expected to be a demanding and closely contested fixture. The Gunners are fully aware of the challenges posed by knockout football, particularly against opponents who have consistently proven difficult to overcome.

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Chelsea defender takes cheeky jab at life in England in interview

Chelsea are doing a nice Christmas series where they look at a few of their players and their festive stories, and today they took a chance to look at Benoit Badiashile.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / December 18

Liverpool and Aston Villa Loanees Set to Head Back Early

Roma are attempting to engineer a few transfers to fuel their Scudetto hopes, but they also need to make room, so Leon Bailey and Kostas Tsimikas could be sent back to Aston Villa and Liverpool, ending their loan spells prematurely, Corriere dello Sport informs (via Fantacalcio).

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 18

'Liverpool have every chance' – journalist hints at January move for Guehi

Liverpool’s defensive plans could see a familiar target return to the top of our agenda this January. Lewis Steele has claimed the Reds still have a real opportunity to sign Marc Guehi, the Crystal Palace centre-back who nearly joined us in the summer.

Real Betis News / Caught Offside / December 18

Report: Another club in race to sign Man United’s Marcus Rashford if he doesn’t stay at Barca

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is reportedly now also a target for Atletico Madrid in case he doesn’t end up staying at Barcelona. The England international is currently on loan at Barca for this season, having fallen out of favour at Old Trafford.

Bologna News / SempreInter.com / December 18

Bologna Vs Inter Milan – Ex AC Milan Midfielder Heaps Praise On Nerazzurri: 'Intense, We Need To Raise Our Standards'

Bologna midfielder Tommaso Pobega has praised Inter Milan ahead of Friday’s Supercoppa Italiana semi-final tie. Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInter1908, the Italian midfielder urged his teammates to bring their A-game to the table.

Manchester City News / Football Italia / December 18

Donnarumma reveals Man City future desire with ‘truly special’ Guardiola

Italy captain Gigio Donnarumma is delighted to be coached by Pep Guardiola and hopes to stay ‘many years’ at Manchester City with the Spanish tactician.

Bologna News / SempreInter.com / December 18

Bologna Vs Inter Milan – Swiss Defender Returns To Old Stomping Ground To Help Nerazzurri Win First Title Under Cristian Chivu

Inter Milan defender Manuel Akanji will likely start in tomorrow night’s Supercoppa Italiana showdown against Bologna. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInter1908, the Swiss star returns to familiar territory, seeking his first title in the Nerazzurri colors.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 18

Exclusive says Arsenal eyeing opportunity to push to sign Chelsea target

If Chelsea want to sign one of their transfer targets then they might have to act fast now due to Arsenal’s alleged interest. With every top player in the world, there is always going to be all the top clubs looking at them, and quite often you will have a real battle on your hands to try and sign him ahead of other interested clubs.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 18

Report – Inter Milan Set Out January Budget Amid Hot Pursuit Of New Wingback

Inter Milan will be active in the January transfer window, as Beppe Marotta aims to address the squad’s shortcomings. According to Tuttosport via FCInter1908, the San Siro giants have earmarked €25 million for reinforcements.

Chelsea FC News / Caught Offside / December 18

Just In: Premier League rivals targeting move for Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca

Manchester City are already laying the groundwork for a possible post-Pep Guardiola era, and Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has emerged as one of the leading candidates under consideration should the Catalan manager step away next summer.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / December 18

Real Madrid nutritionist opens up on harassment – ‘They threatened to ruin my life’

Former Real Madrid nutritionist Itziar Gonzalez de Arriba has gone public with harassment that she suffered during her time at the club. She began working

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 18

Chelsea board unhappy: Out of work manager in pole position to replace Enzo Maresca

The Chelsea board are reportedly unhappy with Enzo Maresca, and there is an out of work manager in pole position to replace him. This all comes off the back of what happened at Chelsea since the weekend, where of course Enzo Maresca made some comments after the Everton game.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 18

Should Arsenal still add Rodrygo to their squad?

Rodrygo was among several players linked with a potential move to Arsenal during the summer, as the Gunners sought to ensure they had the right balance and depth within their squad.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 18

Juventus & Inter ready to replicate Cabal duel as they lock horns for new Verona revelation

Juventus and Inter could battle it out for another Hellas Verona full-back in the shape of Rafik Belghali. The Bianconeri and the Nerazzurri often end up pursuing the same players on the market.

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Soccer News / Stretty News / December 18

Romano makes definitive ‘more than tempted’ claim over £53m player and Man United in January

In the event Kobbie Mainoo is given the green light to explore a move away from Manchester United next month, Napoli would be his first-choice destination.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 18

Tottenham make big push to sign Leicester fan favourite

Leicester City could be facing a significant transfer headache as Tottenham Hotspur intensify their pursuit of highly rated winger Jeremy Monga. According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham are now making a big push to secure Monga’s signature, with Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United also monitoring his situation closely.

Sassuolo News / SempreInter.com / December 18

Report – Inter Milan To Intensify Pursuit Of Sassuolo Defender If Dutch Veteran Leaves In January

Inter Milan could reportedly accelerate their pursuit of Tarik Muharemovic if Stefan de Vrij leaves the club in January. According to La Repubblica via FCInter1908, the Dutchman could cut ties with the Nerazzurri next month.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 18

Roy Keane expects Everton to put up a fight against Arsenal

Arsenal travel to face Everton in their next Premier League fixture, with few observers expecting an outcome other than an Arsenal victory. The Gunners boast several of the finest players currently competing in England and have continued to work diligently to ensure the squad remains in strong condition as the season progresses.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 18

Sources: Arsenal 'really like' Chelsea midfield target, plus four defender transfer options

Arsenal are concerned about injuries and squad depth, which could see them enter the market in the January transfer window. If they do, they would most likely prioritise midfield and defence, with a number of top young players being considered by the Gunners, as first reported here for the Daily Briefing.

Nottingham Forest News / Esteemed Kompany / December 18

Manchester City are seemingly in pole position to sign position to sign a dynamic midfielder

It would seem that during next summer’s transfer window, Manchester City will need to strengthen their midfield. There are doubts that surround the future of Bernardo Silva.

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / December 18

Tottenham among trio of Premier League clubs to target €332,692-per-week Saudi Pro League star

After a strong start to the 2025/26 campaign, Tottenham Hotspur’s form since mid-October have tailed off. This has seen them drop out of the top four places and now lie in the bottom half of the table.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 18

Blow for Liverpool: Transfer target is keen on joining rivals Man United

Antoine Semenyo is emerging as one of the most sought-after names ahead of the January transfer window, with the Bournemouth forward reportedly keen on a move to Manchester United.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 18

Tottenham sporting director identifies young Anderlecht midfielder as an option for January transfer window

Tottenham Hotspur’s performances over the last two months have exposed several gaping holes in the squad that need to be addressed in the next transfer window.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 18

‘A player they absolutely love’: Romano says United have placed one player ‘top of their list’, Amorim is in awe

Manchester United retain their interest in Carlos Baleba after initially holding talks over the summer. Back in August, United approached the Brighton and Hove Albion starlet to gauge the feasibility of him swapping the Amex for Old Trafford before 2025/2026 got underway.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 18

The Telegraph reveal Chelsea’s centre back plan for next summer

Chelsea could move for a central defender next summer, but are likely to see how Levi Colwill returns from injury and if a defender leaves according to reports.