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Tottenham summer signing keen to stay at N17 beyond this season as club considers making the move permanent

Tottenham made some shrewd signings in the summer as the club looked to build on their Europa League success. One signing that went under the radar for the Lilywhites was João Palhinha from Bayern Munich.

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Chelsea given special permission for loan player after Blues caught out by rule change

Confusion all around. We originally had Marc Guiu in our predicted lineup for this evening’s Carabao Cup tie between Chelsea and Lincoln City. Then we remembered he is cup tied, having played for Sunderland in the previous round during his loan spell of just a few weeks there.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 23

Pundit says Arsenal will lose key attribute if they sack Arteta

Arsenal supporters have expressed frustration with Mikel Arteta after his cautious tactical approach nearly resulted in dropped points during their clash with Manchester City.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 23

Tim Sherwood drops ‘100%’ claim as Alexander Isak named in Liverpool starting XI v Southampton

Alexander Isak comes into a fully changed Liverpool starting XI for tonight’s Carabao Cup clash against Southampton, a decision which has met with approval from a former Premier League winner.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / September 23

Gasperini claims Roma stars Dybala and Bailey out until October international break

Gian Piero Gasperini has confirmed that Roma stars Paulo Dybala and summer signing Leon Bailey are likely to be out of action until the October international

Lecce News / Football Espana / September 23

'He didn’t realise' – Former teammate recounts Ousmane Dembele struggles at Barcelona following Ballon d’Or success

Former Barcelona player Ousmane Dembele, now at Paris Saint-Germain, won his first Ballon d’Or during Monday’s ceremony, having beaten out Lamine Yamal for the prestigious award.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 23

Gasperini: ‘Can’t say’ Roma are UEL favourites, ‘we have difficulty after going ahead’

Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini believes it is too soon to set long-term goals for Roma, but insists that his side are not the ‘favourites’ to win

AC Milan News / Caught Offside / September 23

Report: Chelsea scouts ‘assessing a number of potential replacements’ for 27-year-old star

Chelsea are looking to replace Robert Sanchez when the transfer window reopens in January. The 27-year-old Spanish goalkeeper has been criticised for his mediocre performances since joining the club from Brighton.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / September 23

Former Brentford manager offers some insights into Tottenham’s pre-season under Thomas Frank

Former Brentford manager thinks the intense pre-season training led to an unprecedented injury situation at Tottenham last season One of the major reasons behind Tottenham Hotspur’s wretched 2024/25 Premier League season was an unprecedented injury situation.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / September 23

Liverpool team news v Southampton: Arne Slot hands out two debuts in fully changed starting XI

Liverpool tonight play their third home match across three different competitions in seven days. Having seen off Atletico Madrid and Everton in the Champions

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 23

Lincoln City vs Chelsea – Team News: Maresca frustrates again with strong team against minnows

Chelsea face Lincoln City at Sincil Bank in just over an hour, and the teams are in! Enzo Maresca is really annoying us with his teams now. He’s gone with Filip Jorgensen in goal, which we expected.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / September 23

Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Port Vale for September 24

Arsenal travel to Port Vale on September 24 in the third round of the EFL Cup. The fixtures are beginning to come thick and fast, with Mikel Arteta’s men suffering from a number of injury problems.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / September 23

Chelsea vs Lincoln Confirmed Lineups for September 23

These are the confirmed lineups for Chelsea vs Lincoln City in the EFL Cup. Premier League meets League 1 as the Blues aim to stop a skid of three matches in a row without a win, including a humbling at the Allianz by three goals to one.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / September 23

Tottenham are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund playmaker but face three-way battle

Tottenham are in a three-way battle with Newcastle United and Aston Villa for the signing of Borussia Dortmund star Julian Brandt Tottenham Hotspur did some smart transfer dealings during the summer window.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 23

Arsenal loanee expected to help his club avoid relegation this season

Fábio Vieira is beginning to demonstrate his quality at Hamburg after joining the Bundesliga side on loan from Arsenal this season. The Portuguese midfielder had previously spent a temporary spell at FC Porto, where he impressed, but his former club failed to secure him on a permanent deal.

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Soccer News / Caught Offside / September 23

Report: Club sends clear message to Liverpool & Real Madrid as they eye January move for star

Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. The 21-year-old is one of the most talented young players in the Premier League, and it is no surprise that top teams are keen on him.

Real Sociedad News / Caught Offside / September 23

Report: Arsenal ready to submit £40 million offer to sign 24-year-old target in January

Arsenal are interested in signing the Japanese international attacker Takefusa Kubo from Real Sociedad during the winter transfer window. They are preparing to launch an offer of €45 million to sign the Japanese International, as per Fichajes.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / September 23

Insider feels Tottenham star must prove fitness before considering big money move amid Real Madrid links

One of the many positives for Tottenham this season has been the standout performance from Micky van de Ven, week in, week out. The Dutchman is showing his class at the heart of the defence for the Lilywhites, proving he is the right man to lead the North London club towards future glory.

Soccer News / Stretty News / September 23

Romano: ‘Very soon’ – INEOS will decide what to do with player Ruben Amorim ‘appreciates’ as new contract mooted

Manchester United’s trip to the Etihad on September 14 marked Harry Maguire’s 250th appearance for the club. Now that the centre-half is in the final nine months of his deal at Old Trafford, INEOS are starting to ponder what the future holds for Maguire, and whether it’ll be with the Red Devils or elsewhere.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 23

Arsenal to end interest in Real Madrid star after Alonso’s decision

Arsenal’s long-standing interest in Arda Guler appears to be coming to an end, as the midfielder is beginning to establish himself as an important figure at Real Madrid.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / September 23

Just In: Man United fall behind Premier League rivals in pursuit of attacking player

Manchester United’s forward planning this summer has been under intense scrutiny. After investing heavily in attacking talent, the club seem to be missing an opportunity, letting potential recruits slip through their fingers.

Soccer News / Stretty News / September 23

Barcelona eye cut-price £25m swoop for ‘unbelievable’ Man Utd star with Ratcliffe ready to intervene

Barcelona are already keen to make Marcus Rashford’s transfer permanent at the end of the season, but for less than what Manchester United want. The forward has enjoyed a stellar start to his Barcelona tenure since swapping England for Spain back in July.

Troyes News / To The Lane And Back / September 23

Tottenham not ruling out another swipe in January for Brazilian ace despite summer failure

Despite bringing in some top-quality players in the summer, Tottenham still failed to address some glaring issues on the pitch. The Lilywhites were in dire need of a new left-winger after Heung-Min Son announced his departure from N17 during the transfer window.

Bayern Munich News / Extratime Talk / September 23