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'His understanding' - Rosenior praises Chelsea star who 'makes players around him better'

Liam Rosenior has likened young Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos to Brazilian legend Dunga for the way he improves the players around him on the pitch.

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Report: Liverpool leading the 'big six' race to sign £65m wonderkid

Liverpool are very interested in signing the Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. The 21-year-old has been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park in recent times, and the “big six” clubs are all interested in signing him.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 22

Hugely respected ExWHUEmployee is calling another unsettling transfer rumour

There’s fresh transfer speculation linking West Ham United with Radu Drăgușin from Tottenham Hotspur as of today. Where is the good news?! The main source for this speculation is always a reliable West Ham insider account @ExWHUEmployee who posted that Dragusin has emerged as a target for the Hammers.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 22

Emmanuel Eboue wants Arsenal’s wingers to focus more on Gyokeres

Viktor Gyokeres has struggled to replicate his prolific scoring form at Arsenal, and concerns are growing about the team’s effectiveness in utilising the Swedish striker.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 22

Euro giants in talks with Chelsea, €40m star seriously considering January exit

Chelsea attacker Alejandro Garnacho has been linked with a move away from the club this month. The 21-year-old has done well since joining Chelsea, and he has six goals and three assists to his name in all competitions.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 22

Tottenham all set to reignite summer move for £110,000-a-week NFO star who did a U-turn on the club last year

Tottenham managed to bring in some high-profile names last summer after spending around £180m on their signatures. The Lilywhites focused on bolstering their attack by signing players who could instantly slot into the starting eleven under Thomas Frank.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 22

Roma vs Milan – Revealing statistics drive narrative in massive Scudetto clash

Sunday’s showdown between Roma and AC Milan is shaping up to be one of the defining games of the Serie A season, and the numbers behind the two sides help explain why.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 22

Italiano reveals new Bologna role for Ferguson against Celtic

Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano confirms a new role for Lewis Ferguson against Celtic in the Europa League this evening. ‘I hope this tournament can give us a boost.’ It kicks off at the Stadio Dall’Ara at 17.45 GMT (18.45 CET).

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 22

Tottenham eye €80m 'golden boy', locked in a three-way battle with Newcastle and Villa

Eintracht Frankfurt attacker Can Uzun has been linked with a move away from Germany in recent months. The 20-year-old Turkish international has been outstanding in the Bundesliga, and he has been scouted by several clubs.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / January 22

Spalletti overshadows Mourinho as he argues with a fan & slaps Openda

While all eyes were on Juve’s longtime nemesis, Jose Mourinho, it was Luciano Spalletti who stole the limelight on Wednesday evening. Juventus managed

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 22

Opta stat shows why Liverpool’s unbeaten run deserves more respect

Liverpool’s 3-0 win away to Marseille was not just a Champions League boost, it was also a reminder that our baseline level remains incredibly difficult for opponents to beat.

Inter Miami News / Field Level Media / January 22

Inter Miami lock up Cup-winning GK Rocco Rios Novo

Inter Miami locked up MLS Cup-winning goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo with a long-term contract on Thursday. On loan from Argentina's Lanus, he took over the No.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 22

Even more than VVD: Liverpool would need to stump up eye-watering fee to sign centre-back colossus

Liverpool would seemingly have to pay a gigantic fee to sign reported transfer target Micky van de Ven from Tottenham Hotspur. The Reds had been strongly

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 22

Van Dijk explains why one Marseille question crossed a line for Slot

Virgil van Dijk has publicly backed Arne Slot after describing a pre-match question about his manager’s future as “disrespectful” following Liverpool’s Champions League win in Marseille.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 22

'He will ask for a transfer request…' – Chelsea must do one thing to keep Cole Palmer says former player

Cole Palmer wasn’t in the Chelsea team last night, but today the talk is all about him as the rumours about a potential departure from Chelsea continue to build slowly.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 22

BBC Sport: Chelsea face major summer decision as three players seek new contracts

Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Levi Colwill want to enter talks over signing improved contracts with Chelsea according to reports. The Blues are known for offering long term heavily incentivised contracts under the Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital ownership.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 22

Rosenior already in denial about his team’s biggest problem which has carried over from Maresca

It’s a problem for managers of many top clubs, and it’s something which particularly plagued Enzo Maresca at times. When you manage a top team, it’s a lot easier to coach them in games against other big teams, where there will be space to exploit on the counter attack.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 22

Nwaneri reveals what Saliba told him about Olympique Marseille

William Saliba’s development into a key figure at Arsenal was shaped significantly by his loan spell at Olympique Marseille, a period that proved decisive in his career progression.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 22

Man United & Chelsea target Bundesliga midfielder who wants Premier League move

Manchester United and Chelsea have both registered interest in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, according to reports from Sky Germany. The 25-year-old

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 22

Spurs board under fire again as a whopping £100M+ transfer fee is mooted

This has been a horrible season for Thomas Frank, and there’s no indication that it’s likely to improve anytime soon. The squad is ravaged with injuries, results have been appalling, bar in Europe, and now it looks as if another top player, in Micky van de Ven, is set for the departure lounge in N17.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 22

Tottenham planning ‘transfer attack’ on £52m-rated ‘exceptional’ Dortmund midfielder despite Gallagher arrival

Tottenham secured a much-needed victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League earlier this week. After a disappointing start to the season, their European campaign has acted as a saving grace for the Lilywhites as they look to build on last season’s Europa League success.

VfL Wolfsburg News / Esteemed Kompany / January 22

The time is now for a forgotten Manchester City attacker to make his mark

It is no secret that Erling Haaland is battling fatigue. Haaland’s performances have dropped recently and he does look in desperate need of a rest. Unfortunately for Manchester City, with Omar Marmoush absent for over a month due to his participation at AFCON with Egypt, Pep Guardiola hasn’t been able to give Haaland the rest he needs.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / January 22

Man Utd risk another Semenyo-like blow as Man City launch onslaught for primary INEOS target

Manchester United could miss out on Elliot Anderson, as Manchester City are keen to lure him to the east side. After revamping their attack last year, the Red Devils are expected to pull off a major overhaul in the middle of the Park in 2026.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 22

Dominik Szoboszlai taunts Jeremie Frimpong with brutal three-word reply to Instagram post

Dominik Szoboszlai jokingly teased Jeremie Frimpong in the replies to an Instagram post from the Dutchman after Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Marseille on Wednesday night.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 22

Walcott admits one Arsenal man has proven him wrong this season

When Arsenal strengthened their attacking options during the summer, many supporters believed it marked the beginning of the end for Leandro Trossard at the club.

Nottingham Forest News / Extratime Talk / January 22

Braga vs Nottingham Forest: Tough Away Trip Presents Chance Of Leaping Into Top Eight

Braga vs Nottingham Forest presents a clear opportunity for both sides as we enter the business end of the league phase in the UEFA Europa League. With a spot in the knockout stages more or less confirmed, Braga and Nottingham Forest will be looking to avoid the play-offs if possible.