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Chelsea inch closer to incredible attempt to sign top tier youngster from bitter rivals

We’re now heading towards the next transfer season, and some serious rumours are popping up. Talk of Chelsea interest in Myles Lewis-Skelly was first reported by our man Simon Phillips, and now the well connected Mark Brus has taken up on that on his Daily Briefing.

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Koopmeiners: ‘Juventus have positive vibe under Spalletti’ and new role

Teun Koopmeiners feels the ‘vibe is positive’ at Juventus under Luciano Spalletti and he is relishing his new role in defence. ‘I can help the team here.’ The home match against Cagliari kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium at 17.00 GMT.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / November 29

Tottenham not ready to offer rising star fresh terms; agent keen to gain clarity

Tottenham did well to secure highly rated defender Luka Vusković last year, beating several top clubs to his signature. However, due to post-Brexit regulations, the Croatian centre-back was unable to feature for Spurs until turning 18.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 29

Serie A | Genoa 2-1 Verona: De Rossi celebrates first victory

Genoa fought back from an early Rafik Belghali goal to earn their first win under Daniele De Rossi, as Lorenzo Colombo and Morten Thorsby kept Verona rock bottom.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / November 29

Official Juventus team to face Cagliari – Strong starting eleven

Juventus take on Cagliari today, with their supporters hopeful that the Bianconeri can continue their recent run of form following a midweek Champions League victory over Bodo/Glimt, and this is the side announced by Luciano Spalletti.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / November 29

Everton vs Newcastle Confirmed Lineups for November 29

These are the Everton vs Newcastle confirmed lineups for their Premier League tie on Saturday. While the league is still pretty compact, gaps are starting to emerge and the Magpies surprisingly find themselves in 14th place, closer to the drop zone than the top four.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / November 29

Liverpool now want modern manager who won the league last season

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is under a lot of pressure after a disappointing start to the Premier League season. Liverpool were expected to defend their Premier League crown, but they have not been able to perform at a high level.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 29

Arsenal is clearly causing Pep Guardiola to worry too much

Arsenal’s exceptional form this season has prompted Pep Guardiola to reflect on how impressively Liverpool performed during their Premier League title win last season.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 29

Edwards and Hughes held 45-minute conversation about Slot this week – The Times

The mood around Liverpool has rarely felt stranger, with on-field results masking the calmer, more deliberate thinking going on behind closed doors. According to Jonathan Northcroft of The Times, the numbers around our recent form are “numbing”, yet the conversations inside the AXA Training Centre tell a very different story.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 29

Serie A | Parma 0-2 Udinese: Zaniolo inspires victory at the Tardini

Udinese earned a precious away victory and pushed 10-man Parma back towards the danger zone with an inspired Nicolò Zaniolo goal and Keinan Davis penalty.

Aston Villa News / To The Lane And Back / November 29

Tottenham made aware of ‘imperative area’ ahead of January window; two players needed

Tottenham Hotspur will be aiming to end their three-game winless run when they host Fulham in a London derby on Saturday evening. Thomas Frank has come under pressure following a recent run of poor results, and he must reassure fans that the club is heading in the right direction.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 29

Source says Chelsea defender 'asked for his thoughts' on transfers by sporting directors

Chelsea faced Barcelona in midweek in the Champions League, and while it was a huge game (and a huge win) for the club overall, it was especially important for one player.

Inter Milan News / Football Italia / November 29

Inter handed Mkhitaryan injury boost for Pisa game

Henrikh Mkhitaryan reportedly completed a full training session with his Inter teammates today, so he’ll be available for a Serie A match against Pisa on Sunday.

Real Madrid News / Real Madrid CF on SI / November 29

Transcript: Xabi Alonso’s Pre-Match Press Conference Ahead of Girona vs Real Madrid in La Liga

Real Madrid got back to winning ways in midweek, beating Olympiacos 4-3 in the Champions League. It came off the back of three games without a win, two of those draws in La Liga.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / November 29

Calls for Klopp return ignore crucial Liverpool reality – Guardian

Liverpool’s current situation has become so strained that conversations around our managerial structure have resurfaced at the worst possible moment for us.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 29

Four Chelsea players put into Arsenal combined XI by fans – but Enzo and Cole Palmer miss out

Tomorrow is the big day – Chelsea take on Arsenal in the Premier League, and the hype is building nicely. TransferMarkt just asked their fans to provide a “combined XI” of the two teams to see how balanced the game is likely to be.

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Soccer News / Juvefc.com / November 29

Marseille opens door to sell Juventus target at the end of the season

Juventus were keen to sign Leonardo Balerdi during the summer transfer window and made considerable efforts to bring the defender to Turin. The Argentine was reportedly enthusiastic about the move and communicated to Olympique Marseille that he would welcome a transfer to the Old Lady.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / November 29

Xabi Alonso reacts to Joan Laporta comments on Real Madrid

News over the last 48 hours has been dominated by Barcelona president Joan Laporta’s comments about Real Madrid, in which he claimed that officials at the Bernabeu club “have Barcelona-itis”.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 29

'I know' – Enzo Maresca speaks about who will start as striker against Arsenal

Enzo Maresca has refused to say who will start at number nine against Arsenal, but has admitted he’s made his decision. Chelsea have a number of attacking options available to them having totally revamped their forward line over the summer with five new attacking signings.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 29

Tottenham should be wary of this former Arsenal star who can haunt them this weekend

Fulham are set to travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as they face a freefalling Thomas Frank’s side in a late Saturday kickoff. The Lilywhites have shipped nine goals in their last two games.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / November 29

Manchester City and Leeds United have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of kickoff at the Etihad

Manchester City and Leeds United have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of today’s pivotal Premier League fixture at the Etihad. Pep Guardiola’s side enters today’s match off the back of consecutive defeats to Newcastle United and Bayer Leverkusen.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / November 29

Frank’s plausible XI: Prepare to be disappointed

The legacy of Levy has put us in this mess, and moaning about Frank is academic at best. Yes, you are allowed to be disappointed; we all are, but clucking like wet hens will achieve the square root of nothing.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 29

Zenit winger admits he dreams of playing for Arsenal

Zenit Saint Petersburg star Luiz Henrique has expressed a desire to join Arsenal, keeping alive his hope of competing in one of Europe’s top leagues. The Brazilian has been in impressive form over recent campaigns and has worked tirelessly to ensure that top clubs around the world take notice of his performances.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 29

Extraordinary conversations shaping Slot’s future inside Anfield – report

Liverpool’s situation has reached the point where off-pitch details are now shaping the broader discussion around Arne Slot. According to Lewis Steele for Mail Sport, the problems facing our head coach have stretched from the training ground all the way back to Bergentheim, his birthplace in the Dutch Bible Belt.

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / November 29

'It didn’t work'- Thomas Frank hits back at accusations of playing it safe; outlines Tottenham tactical vision

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is coming under increasing scrutiny for his overly cautious approach at N17 this season. The Lilywhites were known for free-flowing, attacking football under Ange Postecoglou in recent years, regularly taking the game to opponents even when facing stronger sides.

Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / November 29

Report: West Ham make U-turn on 25-year-old’s future ahead of January window

West Ham United could look to cash in on Andy Irving during the January transfer window, according to Claret and Hugh. The 25-year-old Scottish midfielder was linked with a move away from the club in the summer as well.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / November 29

Manchester United could land Bundesliga star for just €80m in 2026

Manchester United now face a significant decision after new reports confirmed that RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba will become more accessible in the summer of 2026, with his release clause set to drop to €80 million.