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Leandro Trossard was initially expected to face limited game time this season after Arsenal strengthened their attacking options in the summer transfer window.

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Chelsea could sign Champions League hero as Real Madrid approve January exit

Chelsea are interested in bringing Antonio Rudiger back to the club this month. They are keeping tabs on his situation. Real Madrid and the Spanish outfit are prepared to sanction his departure.

Parma 0-2 Inter Milan – Swiss Center-Back Reigns Supreme: Brazilian Wingback ‘Lost In The Fog’

Inter Milan center-back Manuel Akanji delivered an outstanding performance in Wednesday’s 2-0 victory over Parma. According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Swiss center-back never put his foot wrong at the Ennio Tardini.

Atalanta News / SempreInter.com / January 8

Report – Inter Milan ‘Dream’ Of Signing Atalanta Owned Gem & Renew Interest In Atletico Madrid Wingback

Serie A giants Inter Milan have reportedly reignited their interest in Atletico Madrid wingback Nahuel Molina. According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri have identified the Argentine as a potential winter reinforcement.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / January 8

Fletcher aims clear dig at Amorim with ‘synonymous with Manchester United’ claim

Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw against Burnley in the Premier League last night. The Red Devils had been playing in a three-defender formation under Ruben Amorim all season, but interim manager Darren Fletcher decided to switch to a back four against Burnley last night.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / January 8

Cristian Romero has now edited his Instagram post calling out Tottenham hierarchy

Tottenham Hotspur slipped to another Premier League defeat in a five-goal thriller against Bournemouth. The north London club’s eighth defeat of the season started with them taking a fifth-minute lead through Mathys Tel.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / January 8

Juventus delay stiker hunt as Vlahovic could return earlier than expected

Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic is reportedly determined to make a return to action ahead of schedule. The 25-year-old hurt himself on November 29 while attempting a shot during a Serie A contest against Cagliari.

Real Betis News / The Cult of Calcio / January 8

Juventus Track Bournemouth Defender, Further Pursuits

Juventus are trying to set the stage for some Bosman signings on top of searching for cheap reinforcements in January, and have reignited their interest in Marcos Senesi, who’s been on their radar for a few years, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 8

What the numbers say about Liverpool’s chances at the Emirates

Liverpool head to the Emirates tonight with numbers, narratives and recent form all colliding around one of the season’s defining Premier League fixtures.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 8

Former Serie A star hits out at VAR and referees: ‘It’s a mess’

Ex-Fiorentina and Milan star Riccardo Montolivo complains that VAR has ‘more power’ than on-the-field referees: ‘It should be the other way around, like this, it’s a mess.’ Italian referees are under increasing pressure as protests from teams and coaches have been mounting in recent weeks.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / January 8

Manchester City look to have found another centre-back option who impressed against Brighton

It has been a whirlwind week for Max Alleyne. After Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias went down injured, Manchester City recalled the young centre-back from his loan spell at Watford.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 8

How can we compare this Arsenal team to the ‘invincibles’?

Arsenal currently possess one of the strongest squads in the Premier League, and many expect this season to be their year to lift the league title. The

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 8

Liverpool have a ‘blueprint’ from one game this season that they’re likely to replicate v Arsenal

Liverpool face what, in theory, is their most difficult game of the Premier League season tonight as they travel to take on table-toppers Arsenal. Both teams will sense an opportunity to pounce on positional rivals slipping up on Wednesday night.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / January 8

English midfielder wants to join Leeds United in January

Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips is reportedly keen on returning to Leeds United during the January transfer window, but a reunion appears unlikely at this stage.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 8

Liverpool star admits they have to get a result against Arsenal

Cody Gakpo has emphasised the importance of Liverpool securing a positive result when they face Arsenal at the Emirates this evening. The Dutch forward acknowledges that, despite a difficult season, this fixture offers the Reds an opportunity to regain momentum and challenge one of the league’s strongest sides.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 8

Football finance expert names price point at which Liverpool could plausibly sign Marc Guehi

Having been thwarted at the 11th hour with a prospective transfer for Marc Guehi last summer, will Liverpool finally get their man in January? A £35m deal

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RB Leipzig News / Caught Offside / January 8

Agreement reached: Bayern Munich make progress to agree deal with Liverpool target

Bayern Munich are set to retain Dayot Upamecano beyond the current season after reaching a verbal agreement with the defender on a new contract, according to transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 8

Tottenham in battle with top-four rivals for out-of-favour 13-G/A forward

Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush has been linked with a move away from the club, and Tottenham Hotspur are keen on him. They will face competition from Aston Villa as well.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 8

Defensive leader confirms transfer to Liverpool with two-word Instagram post

A teenage defender has confirmed on social media that he’s now joined Liverpool. In recent years, the Reds have built a reputation for recruiting some

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8

Calum McFarlane explains how one Chelsea player 'did well and got us up the pitch' vs Fulham

Chelsea’s interim head coach Calum McFarlane has been explaining how one Chelsea player “did well and got us up the pitch” vs Fulham. It was difficult to find any positives from the 2-1 defeat to Fulham last night, but perhaps our number 9 Liam Delap bagging a goal was one of them, because I feel he certainly needed a goal.

RB Leipzig News / Caught Offside / January 8