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Journalist shares update on Chelsea’s January plans as club pursue new centre back

Chelsea only want to sign a centre back this month if the right player becomes available according to reports. Former head coach Enzo Maresca asked for a new centre back last summer after Levi Colwill suffered an ACL injury after the Club World Cup.

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England begin their 2026 World Cup journey on June 17th and we’ve put together an England World Cup tickets guide to give you all the information you need on how to buy England World Cup tickets.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 16

After Guehi: Liverpool already have another defender firmly on the radar – report

Liverpool’s defensive planning has quietly shifted again as attention turns towards a new centre-back option following confirmation that Marc Guehi is heading elsewhere.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / January 16

Ex-Italy star predicts Serie A talent will earn first call-up for World Cup play-off

Ex-Milan and Italy defender Alessandro Costacurta believes Cagliari’s Marco Palestra will be called up to the senior Azzurri squad for the first time in March 2026.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 16

Fiorentina stance revealed as Juventus and Roma queue up for Fortini

Juventus and Roma are among the clubs interested in picking up Italy U21 talent Niccolo Fortini from Fiorentina, and the Viola face a difficult challenge

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 16

Top Manchester United target confirms he’ll be leaving current club this summer

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed he will be leaving the club this summer as he’s informed them he won’t be signing a new contract. Our sources tell us Glasner is the favourite for the Manchester United job after an impressive stint at Selhurst Park, and it’s now confirmed that he’ll be available.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 16

Mikel Arteta gives reasons for Arsenal’s outstanding defensive record

Arsenal are enjoying another impressive season, with their defensive strength continuing to stand out as one of the defining features of their success.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / January 16

How close is Juventus to signing Frattesi after Spalletti’s go-ahead

Juventus continue to explore potential midfield reinforcements as they assess opportunities in the current transfer window. One of the players under consideration is Davide Frattesi, a midfielder who is reportedly keen on a move to Turin and is also a profile that Luciano Spalletti is interested in working with at the Bianconeri.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 16

Report: Bayern Munich join race for Chelsea January target, potential deal could be worth €66m

Chelsea face competition from German giants Bayern Munich in the race for Rennes centre back Jeremy Jacquet. Despite public pleas from former head coach Enzo Maresca to sign a new centre back last summer after Levi Colwill suffered an ACL injury the Blues didn’t act.

Olympique Lyonnais News / Caught Offside / January 16

Boost for Liverpool & Chelsea as club cool interest in exciting transfer deal

Liverpool and Chelsea have been given a boost as Bayern Munich no longer seem to be planning a transfer move for Lyon winger Malick Fofana. According to Christian Falk, writing in his exclusive column for CF Bayern Insider, Bayern looked at Fofana in the past but are not currently planning to follow through on that interest.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 16

‘Here we go’ – Fabrizio Romano drops massive Marc Guehi bombshell as £20m offer accepted

After months of speculation, the Marc Guehi transfer saga now appears to have reached a conclusion, and it’s anything but a happy ending for Liverpool.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 16

Report: Chelsea make transfer decision on player described as 'magnificent' by Liam Rosenior

Chelsea are set to look for a loan move for Spanish striker Marc Guiu in the summer given his lack of game time according to reports. The Blues signed Guiu from Barcelona for £5m after activating the release clause in his contract, but the 20-year-old has struggled to make an impact at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 16

Where Camarda stands with shoulder injury and Milan recall rumours

Teenage sensation Francesco Camarda is currently nursing a shoulder injury, and now rumours have begun to spread that Milan could seek to terminate his loan agreement with Lecce.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 16

Here we go: Arsenal & Liverpool transfer target 'has accepted' £20m Man City transfer – Fabrizio Romano

Manchester City reportedly look to be closing in on the £20m transfer of Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, according to Fabrizio Romano. The England

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Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 16

Expert hands Liverpool major boost in pursuit of £50m transfer

Liverpool reportedly look to have been given a significant boost in their pursuit of the transfer of Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck. The Reds have been following Schlotterbeck for some time now, with the Germany international likely to cost around £50m, as per a recent report from TEAMtalk.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 16

Arteta admits Arsenal has to keep proving themselves game by game

Arsenal have enjoyed an outstanding campaign, with many observers believing they deserve to finish the season as Premier League champions. Their performances across competitions have reflected a high level of consistency and intensity, placing them firmly among the strongest teams in England and Europe as the campaign progresses.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 16

'Can’t imagine…' – Paul Merson and Ian Wright issue the same prediction for Liverpool v Burnley

Paul Merson and Ian Wright have issued similar predictions for Liverpool’s Premier League fixture against Burnley on Saturday. The Reds have drawn all

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 16

Rosenior makes big promises over Chelsea talent – he has to do better than Maresca with this gem

Chelsea fans were rather split over Enzo Maresca, but one thing they were all aligned on is that they wanted to see more of Josh Acheampong. The Italian coach kept favouring the likes of Tosin Adarabioyo over him, despite the teenager’s immense talent.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 16

Micah Richards explains where his loyalty lies between Arsenal and Man City

Micah Richards has long been a familiar figure on television, where his football loyalties are frequently questioned and often teased by fellow pundits.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 16

Chris Sutton predicts Tottenham vs. West Ham score that will finally have the fans relieved

Tottenham’s Premier League struggles have once again defined their season. The Lilywhites have been in the media spotlight for all the wrong reasons, placing Thomas Frank’s job under increasing pressure.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / January 16

Are Manchester City poised to land another big blow in the transfer window?

At the beginning of this week, it seemed that Manchester City would have to find another centre-back to target in the January transfer window other than Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 16

'Arsenal must turn up' Merson predicts Nottingham Forest v Arsenal

Arsenal face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League this weekend, in what represents another demanding fixture for the Gunners as the season progresses.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 16

Conor Gallagher’s partner details how a ‘normal Monday afternoon’ had them ‘packing suitcases’

Conor Gallagher’s girlfriend has provided a fascinating insight into the whirlwind 48 hours that saw the midfielder complete his £35 million move from Atletico Madrid to Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 16

Spurs facing dilemma over potential £60M rated star

Vicario has faced criticism this season, including fan boos in some matches, and reports suggest his long-term future at Spurs could be in doubt, with links to a return to Italy (e.g., Inter Milan).

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 16

Report: Man Utd start making plans for senior Red’s departure by targeting relegation-threatened Brazil stalwart

Manchester United are preparing for Harry Maguire to pull the curtain on his tenure after seven years this summer. Indeed, the centre-half is now in the final five months of his deal at Old Trafford, with the board yet to offer him fresh terms or an extension.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / January 16

The fruits of the Manchester City academy were on full display against Exeter City

Ahead of City’s third-round FA Cup tie against Exeter City last weekend, Manchester City were expected to see off the threat of the League One side comfortably.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 16

Ben Jacobs names three players on Chelsea’s radar as Blues look to sign new centre back this month

Chelsea are keeping tabs on Jeremy Jacquet and Jacobo Ramon as they look for a new centre back this month according to Ben Jacobs. The Blues’ struggles at centre back were once again displayed in the defeat to Arsenal in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.