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Liverpool and Man Utd chase 6ft 4in defensive powerhouse at peak of his career

Liverpool and Manchester United are interested in signing the Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba. The 27-year-old has done quite well in the Bundesliga, and he could prove to be a useful addition for the two Premier League clubs.

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Mikel Arteta Targets Permanent Deal for ‘Warrior’ Who’s Going to ‘Raise the Level’

Arsenal have enjoyed an impressive 2025/26 season and are still in the hunt for a historic quadruple. Mikel Arteta’s team have suffered their fair share of injury troubles, but despite disappointing results along the way, Arsenal have always bounced back.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / February 24

Arteta tells Arsenal to seal £45m transfer after verdict from coaching staff

Piero Hincapie joined Arsenal on loan at the start of the season, and they have an option to sign him permanently in the summer. According to a report from TEAMtalk, Arsenal could now look to make the move permanent in the coming months after the defender impressed with his performances in the Premier League.

Florian Wirtz News / HITC / February 24

Scouts from Real Madrid have highlighted both Florian Wirtz and Liverpool target Kees Smit

Real Madrid are looking to add quality to their midfield and have reportedly been keeping tabs on Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz and Kees Smit. There has already been plenty of speculation about the Spanish giants being interested in several Liverpool players ahead of 2026.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / February 22

Arsenal Team News and Predicted Lineup vs Tottenham on February 22

Arsenal have looked impressive for most of the 2025/26 season so far, but the pressure is now on. Manchester City have closed the gap to two points following their 2-1 win against Newcastle on Feb.

Cristian Romero News / The 4th Official / February 21

Tottenham Hotspur Eye €40m Defender As Romero’s Replacement: The Right Fit For Spurs?

Recent developments suggest that Tottenham Hotspur are moving quickly to strengthen their defence. The club are now targeting Bayer Leverkusen standout Edmond Tapsoba.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / February 21

Tottenham to launch ambitious raid on German club for peak-age €40m star

Tottenham Hotspur is interested in signing the Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba. The 27-year-old has done quite well in Germany, and he has attracted the attention of the Premier League club.

Arne Slot News / Caught Offside / February 20

'One of the factors' – Fabrizio Romano drops intriguing update on Arne Slot’s Liverpool future

Liverpool manager Arne Slot will reportedly face a review at the end of this season, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano on YouTube. Speaking on the latest episode of his Here We Go show, Romano explained that Liverpool’s board could take a look at Slot’s position depending on whether or not the Reds qualify for the Champions League.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / February 19

Newcastle particularly keen on €25m AFCON star to fix key weakness

Newcastle United are looking to improve the defensive unit with the signing of Odilon Kossounou. The 25-year-old has done quite well for Atalanta, and he is a key player for his country as well.

Bayer Leverkusen News / HITC / February 19

Kevin Pietersen rubs salt into Piers Morgan’s wounds after Arsenal’s ‘choking’ job vs. Wolves

Kevin Pietersen could not resist rubbing salt into Piers Morgan’s wounds after Arsenal’s dramatic 2-2 draw with Wolves. The result at Molineux was punctuated by late drama and has sparked fresh criticism of Arsenal’s ability to close out matches at crucial stages of the season, a narrative that Morgan highlighted on social media.

Leon Goretzka News / Caught Offside / February 19

Report: Midfielder wants Arsenal move despite interest from several top clubs

Leon Goretzka’s future is attracting attention, with the Bayern Munich midfielder reportedly prioritising a move to Arsenal, according to BILD. The Germany international is entering the final months of his contract at the Allianz Arena and will be available without a transfer fee in June, attracting attention from across Europe.

Soccer News / Football Espana / February 19

Deco confirms Barcelona were close to deal for Bayern Munich player last summer

Barcelona are set to make the centre-back position a priority for the summer transfer window alongside a number nine, but they were close to signing one last season.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Essential Football / February 18

Arsenal given European 'reference point' tag amid unprecedented quadruple chase

Veteran Spanish football analyst Guillem Balague has described Arsenal’s current style and form as “modern dominance” in a ringing endorsement of his compatriot, Mikel Arteta.

Soccer News / Sunderland on SI / February 17

Liverpool, Sunderland, and Brentford Show Interest In Hungary Right-Back Amid Potential Summer Transfer

In an exciting moment for Sunderland, after coming from a positive victory in the FA Cup against Oxford United by 1-0, they continue working in a great way not only to remain competitive in the local competitions, but also to work towards the transfer window.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / February 17

Blow for Liverpool as summer signing ruled out of the match against Nottingham Forest

Liverpool’s persistent right-back crisis has taken another turn for the worse, as summer signing Jeremie Frimpong has been ruled out of the upcoming Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest.

Florian Wirtz News / Caught Offside / February 17

Florian Wirtz exit talk surfaces again despite German showing improvement at Liverpool

Bayern Munich may have lost out to Liverpool in the race for Florian Wirtz, but the Bundesliga giants have not abandoned hope of one day bringing the German playmaker back to Bavaria.

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Granit Xhaka News / The 4th Official / February 16

Granit Xhaka Provides Decisive Update On His Sunderland Return: How Will He Tactically Change The Black Cats?

Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka recently hopped on Instagram to share some good news. He posted an update about his recovery from that ankle injury. He told the fans on Wearside that he expects to be back on the pitch very soon.

Soccer News / HITC / February 14

Comparing Liverpool and Brighton’s squad values ahead of FA Cup clash

On Saturday evening, Liverpool will face off against Brighton and Hove Albion in the fourth round of the FA Cup. We’ve looked into how their squads stack up in terms of market value heading into this fixture.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / February 13

Liverpool ready to hijack La Liga club’s move to sign €25 million wide man

Denzel Dumfries has been linked with a move away from Inter Milan, and Liverpool are keeping a close eye on the player. They are looking to add depth to the right-back position, and the 29-year-old has been identified as a potential target.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Dominik Szoboszlai’s Goals, Versatility and Passion Reminiscent of Steven Gerrard

I remember watching a young Steven Gerrard race around the Anfield pitch box-to-box, giving his all for the cause. He was raw, he was physical, he wasn’t afraid to put in a crunching tackle, and he scored spectacular goals with his lethal right foot.

Jamie Carragher News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Liverpool Won’t Make Top 5 Says Club Legend Jamie Carragher

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher doesn’t believe that his former club will qualify for the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League through a top five-finish. “If you said to me do I think Liverpool will get in the top five, I’ll say no,” Carragher said on Sky Sports.

Granit Xhaka News / Sunderland on SI / February 7

Granit Xhaka Reveals Why He Chose Sunderland: 'People Laughed at Me'

At the moment of a historic signing for Sunderland, they would choose the experience and talent of this footballer to be able to compete for promotion to the Premier League, showing that the decision taken was the best they could have made.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Extratime Talk / February 7

The Perfect Premier League Transfer Myth: Five Reasons Good Signings Still Fail

The Premier League transfer window closed on February 2, and all eyes will be on all the transferred players. That dream of the perfect transfer haunts modern football more than almost anything else.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Athlon Sports / February 6

Manchester City Seek Big Payoff After Wise Winter Window Recruiting

As we approach the business end of the Premier League season, Manchester City find themselves six points behind runaway leaders Arsenal. Having not quite managed to reach their scintillating best during the first half of the campaign, the Citizens knew they needed to take full advantage of the recent winter window.

Bayer Leverkusen News / The Cult of Calcio / January 30

Inter Pivoting Toward Up-and-Coming Genoa Wing-Back

Inter have rekindled their interest in Brooke Norton-Cuffy, as their chases of Ivan Perisic and Moussa Diaby has hit significant snags. They are more optimistic about the former, who asked PSV to be let go, but the deal hasn’t advanced significantly, Corriere dello Sport informs.