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Report – Inter Milan Plotting Audacious Summer Swoop For Liverpool & France Defender With Expiring Contract

Inter Milan could reportedly make a concrete offer for outgoing Liverpool center-back Ibrahima Konate next summer. According to Quotidiano Sportivo via FCInter1908, the Italian giants are keeping close tabs on the Frenchman’s situation at Anfield.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 22

One Liverpool player enjoyed a notable career landmark on Saturday which has gone under the radar

Amid the chaos at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, one Liverpool player enjoyed a seminal career landmark which went largely unnoticed. There

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 22

Report – Inter Milan ‘Dream’ Of Signing Roma Star To Replace Yann Sommer Despite Spanish Goalkeeper’s Impressive Form

Serie A giants Inter Milan are reportedly ‘dreaming’ about signing Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar at the end of the season. According to Corriere della Sera via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri star remains the club’s top target to replace Yann Sommer.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 22

Inter Milan Legend Points To Areas Of Concern Beneath Positive Performances: 'Structural Problems Coming To Surface'

Inter Milan legend Beppe Bergomi has urged the club to address one major shortcoming in the transfer window. Speaking to Radio Anch’io Lo Sport via FCInterNews, Bergomi discussed Inter’s recent performances.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 22

Sandman’s Definitive Festive Ratings – Celtic v Mutton Chops

THE FRIENDLY GHOST – 6/10 – Did fine, relatively speaking, when called into action. Which was mainly due to rocky defending. Couldn’t do much about ten men somehow managing to get anywhere near him, but probably thinks he could have saved the equaliser.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / December 22

Club Brugge Rising Star Open To Returning To Inter Milan In Summer Of 2026: 'Everyone Knows The Situation, I’m Thinking About Present'

Club Brugge midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic has refused to rule out his return to Inter Milan in the future. Speaking to Circus Daily via FCInterNews, the Serbian starlet discussed a potential reunion with the Nerazzurri.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / December 22

Lazio Midfield Emergency Forces Sarri to Change Formation for Udinese Clash

Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri is reportedly working on a new formation ahead of Saturday’s contest against Udinese, as he finds himself with a ravaged midfield department.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 22

Bayern Munich star aware of possible Atletico Madrid transfer

Atletico Madrid have started drawing up plans for next summer’s transfer window, which should be another busy one in the offices of the RiyadhAir Metropolitano.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 22

Spalletti’s tactical twist with McKennie sparks Juventus revival: ‘Never seen in 20 years’

USMNT international Weston McKennie has quickly become a key Juventus player under Luciano Spalletti, also thanks to a tactical intuition from the Italian coach: ‘It’s something never seen in 20 years,’ said Andrea Stramaccioni.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 22

Report – Inter Milan Contemplating Shock Offer For Fiorentina Defender To Replace Denzel Dumfries

Inter Milan could reportedly table a winter bid for Fiorentina stalwart Dodo to replace the injured Denzel Dumfries. According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the Brazilian has emerged as the latest candidate to fill Dumfries’ shoes at San Siro.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / December 22

Inter Milan name their asking price as Juventus keen to sign Frattesi

Juventus are reportedly determined to sign Inter’s wantaway Davide Frattesi next month, as they look to bolster their midfield ranks. The Bianconeri are currently operating with limited options in midfield, especially since Weston McKennie is mostly being deployed on the flanks, and Teun Koopmeiners is filling in at the back.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 22

'How long do you want to wait?' – Hamann casts doubt over Liverpool signing

Liverpool’s latest win may have delivered three points, but debate around one of our biggest signings is refusing to go away. Speaking after the Tottenham victory, former Red Didi Hamann delivered a pointed assessment of Florian Wirtz, questioning both patience and direction.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 22

Steven Gerrard makes ‘brutally honest’ Liverpool admission as he gives full backing to Arne Slot

Steven Gerrard has given his firm backing to Arne Slot as Liverpool head coach, but promised that he’d be ready to help out with ‘anything’ if he were asked by his boyhood club.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 22

Real Madrid inserts release clause into contract of Arsenal target

Arsenal’s interest in Víctor Valdepeñas became public following his recent first-team debut for Real Madrid, but the defender has been monitored by the Gunners for a considerable period.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 22

Sources: Chelsea map out January transfer strategy with top targets named

Chelsea’s plans for the January transfer window are beginning to take shape, with midfield reinforcement emerging as the club’s primary objective. With

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Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 22

Game-changing Antoine Semenyo update as Man United, Man City & Liverpool plot move

The race for Antoine Semenyo is beginning to take clearer shape, with Manchester United and Manchester City now emerging as the frontrunners to sign the Bournemouth attacker ahead of the January transfer window.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 22

Tottenham could land 'one of the highest-paid players' from top club as Chelsea circle

Marc-Andre ter Stegen has been linked with a move away from Barcelona during the January transfer window. The German international is not a key player for them anymore, and he has struggled for regular game time.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 22

‘Never rule them out’ – Wayne Rooney issues title race verdict as Liverpool resurgence continues

Wayne Rooney is seemingly refusing to completely discount Liverpool from the Premier League title race conversation after the Reds’ recent resurgence.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 22

'It’s a statement' Pundit says Man City is sending a message to Arsenal

This has not been one of Manchester City’s strongest seasons, yet they have still managed to apply significant pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / December 22

Fabrizio Romano confirms Man United star is in advanced talks over January exit

AS Roma are stepping up their efforts to sign Joshua Zirkzee, with the Serie A side advancing in talks over personal terms as they look to make the Manchester United forward their top attacking target for the January transfer window.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 22

Joyce and Ornstein explain why Isak is bracing for worst after Spurs injury

Liverpool’s Tottenham win should have been remembered for a crucial away victory, but fresh reporting suggests the focus may instead shift towards a worrying injury concern.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 22

Sky Sports: Chelsea keen on Brazil forward who’s scored 20 goals this season

Chelsea are apparently interested in signing a Brazilian forward who bagged 20 goals for his club this season. It’s an interesting story this one already, and for such a player who is so young still.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 22

'If you watch it slowly' – Shay Given not happy with one Chelsea player vs Newcastle

Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Shay Given was not happy with one Chelsea player during the game against his former side. Given, who is now retired of course, was doing punditry work on the game for Match of the Day, reviewing it all.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 22

Gary Neville says Chelsea 'look like an academy team playing in a participation game'

Football pundit Gary Neville believes Chelsea “look like an academy team that’s playing in a participation game.” Sounds harsh, right? Well, if you read on, I guarantee you that actually, very few people will be, or should be, disagreeing with what he has said in the aftermath of Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Newcastle United on Saturday afternoon.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 21

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Soccer News / Stretty News / December 21

‘He’s just…’: Neville saw what Fernandes did after sustaining injury, what Amorim did in response was concerning

Bruno Fernandes looks to have sustained a hamstring injury in the first half of Manchester United’s clash with Aston Villa. The Red Devils skipper stopped dead on the ball after appearing to feel some discomfort around the hamstring area.

Neville says Amorim’s started a player who’s ‘not very good on the ball’ – he’s shown why inside 10 minutes

Expected United XI vs Villa sees Amorim call upon ‘leader’ who he thinks can do everything

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