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Big boost for Tottenham as ‘unstoppable’ player could now return much sooner than initially expected

Tottenham have received a significant boost during a turbulent period for the club, with Swedish starlet Lucas Bergvall now expected to return to action much sooner than previously feared.

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Tottenham Hotspur Transfer News: Spurs Consider £100 Million Carlos Baleba Move As Cristian Romero’s Future Is Back In The Spotlight

The Tottenham Hotspur transfer news shows that Spurs could have a busy summer, with the club preparing for battle with Chelsea for one of the Premier League’s top young midfielders, Carlos Baleba.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 17

Koopmeiners ‘can’t be happy’ after two goals in 5-2 Juventus loss

Juventus midfielder Teun Koopmeiners ‘can’t be happy’ after scoring a brace against Galatasaray as the Bianconeri slumped to a 5-2 loss away at Galatasaray in the Champions League.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 17

Spalletti: ‘Juventus took 3 steps back with Galatasaray, always risk conceding’

Luciano Spalletti admits Juventus ‘took three steps back’ in their 5-2 Champions League play-off defeat to Galatasaray, warning they are ‘always at risk of conceding goals.’ The Bianconeri had managed to turn around an early Gabriel Sara goal with the Teun Koopmeiners brace to go into half-time leading 2-1 in Istanbul.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / February 17

Arteta reveals why he is confident about Arsenal’s title chances

Arsenal are just weeks away from potentially ending their wait for another trophy, although the outcome of the season remains uncertain. The Gunners currently sit at the top of the Premier League table, have reached the final of the Carabao Cup and have progressed to the next stage of both the Champions League and the FA Cup.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / February 17

UEFA Champions League Play-Offs: Key Injuries, Team News And Predicted Lineups For Tuesday Matches

Ahead of the UEFA Champions League Play-Offs, team news has been released, with updates on injuries, absentees, and player doubts ahead of Tuesday’s first-leg play-off matches.

Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / February 17

Chelsea surge ahead of Liverpool in £50m race for Premier League star

Murillo has been linked with a move away from Nottingham Forest at the end of the season, and clubs like Chelsea and Liverpool are keen on him. According to Football Insider, Chelsea is leading the race to sign the 23-year-old Brazilian defender.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / February 17

Rapids acquire D Miguel Navarro on loan for 2026

The Colorado Rapids acquired defender Miguel Navarro on loan for the 2026 season on Tuesday. Navarro, 26, returns to MLS from Argentina's Club Atletico Talleres.

RB Leipzig News / Caught Offside / February 17

Liverpool lead £87m race for electrifying forward after weekend scout mission

Yan Diomande is expected to be on the move at the end of the season and Liverpool are keen on signing him. According to a report from TeamTalk, Liverpool officials were in Germany over the weekend to carry out due diligence on the player.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / February 17

FA Cup Fourth Round Review Part One: Burnley Stunned By Third-Tier Mansfield Town, Manchester City Progress Unconvincingly And Much More!

The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round fixtures were played over the weekend, as we witnessed yet another FA Cup upset. After Macclesfield upset FA Cup holders Crystal Palace in the Third Round of the competition, there was room for more giant-killings as 10 EFL sides faced Premier League opposition in the Fourth Round of the competition.

Athletic Bilbao News / Caught Offside / February 17

Arsenal get green light as 35-goal forward eyes summer move

Nico Williams has been linked with a move away from Athletic Club Bilbao at the end of the season, and Arsenal have been sounded out over a potential move.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 17

What Arsenal thinks about selling Eze after one season

Eberechi Eze is living the life he dreamed of, now representing his boyhood club Arsenal. The Gunners initially had him in their academy before he was released, requiring him to pursue a professional career at other clubs prior to his return to the Emirates.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / February 17

Manchester United receive significant boost as star attacker returns from AFCON in time

Manchester United have struggled to produce consistent results in the Premier League in recent weeks. The absence of several key players has not helped their cause, as the Red Devils have failed to pose a sustained threat in the final third, as reflected in the disappointing run of live soccer scores during that period.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / February 17

Injury boost for Tottenham as 20-year-old regular’s return timeline emerges

Tottenham Hotspur have been unfortunate with injury problems for the second season running. An unprecedented injury situation ruined Spurs’ 2024/25 campaign, and they finished 17th in the Premier League table.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 17

Chelsea’s new arrival backed to become instant third choice in his position by Athletic writers

Mamadou Sarr was Chelsea’s only January addition, and his made his first appearance on Friday. How many more games will he start? The Straight Out Of Cobham podcast this week had writer Luke Bosher speculate that we could see January arrival Mamadou Sarr play “6 or 7” full 90 minute games this season after his first team debut on Friday.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 17

Aldridge points to recent Konate performances amid contract uncertainty

Liverpool’s contract situation surrounding Ibou Konate has been addressed by John Aldridge, with the former striker suggesting recent performances may be influencing negotiations over the defender’s future.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 17

Cole Palmer’s technique trick worked 14 of 19 times and nobody knows how he does it

Cole Palmer is known as a penalty specialist, and has continued his great record this season. But what makes him so good? People have been putting an asterisk by Cole Palmer’s recent return to form and saying that a lot of the goals and xG he’s generated have come from penalties.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 17

Liverpool fans can breathe easy about Mac Allister as Romano issues Man United transfer claim

Fabrizio Romano has addressed rumours which emerged on Monday linking Alexis Mac Allister with a shock move to Manchester United. The Mirror claimed that Old Trafford chiefs have been eyeing a raid for the Liverpool midfielder, who Red Devils co-owner Jim Ratcliffe would be interested in signing if the player were to become available.

VfL Wolfsburg News / To The Lane And Back / February 17

Tottenham in the race to sign €55m Dortmund midfielder likened to Jude Bellingham

Tottenham are hoping to return to winning ways in the Premier League as they look to secure top-flight status this season. The Lilywhites have sacked Thomas Frank and replaced the Dane with Igor Tudor.

Nicolas Jackson News / Chelsea News / February 17

What 'sources close to' £70m Chelsea star are saying about his future after Exclusive update

Nicolas Jackson has suddenly become a major topic again after it became clear he will come back to Chelsea this summer. There is speculation swirling around Nicolas Jackson once again, after an exclusive for the Times last night claimed he would not be staying at Bayern long term.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / February 17

Report: Liverpool ‘the most advanced’ in chase for Brazilian ‘fighter’; club braced for his exit

Liverpool and Chelsea are reportedly leading the race to sign a Premier League defender who’s very much in demand. In addition to Marc Guehi (when he was still at Crystal Palace), Anfield chiefs had also taken an interest in Nottingham Forest’s Murillo last summer when looking at prospective centre-back recruits.

Soccer News / Stretty News / February 17

Just in: Carrick keen to bring Rashford back as Man Utd & Barcelona open talks

Manchester United and Barcelona are reportedly negotiating a deal for Marcus Rashford, whom Michael Carrick would like to bring back to Old Trafford. The 28-year-old is currently on loan at Barcelona, who have the option to buy him at the end of the season for €30 million.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / February 17

Tottenham face competition from PL rivals to sign €70-80m AC Milan star who was labelled a ‘flop’ in England

Tottenham are struggling to carve out positive results in the Premier League this season. The Lilywhites find themselves stranded in the bottom half of the table, having secured just seven wins from 26 league matches.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / February 16