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Report: Aston Villa could offer €60m for midfield sensation at Emery’s request

Aston Villa are interested in signing the Athletic Club Bilbao midfielder Mikel Jauregizar. The 22-year-old has done quite well in La Liga, and he has attracted the attention of the West Midlands club.

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Italian Media Praises ‘Perfectionist’ Cristian Chivu As Inter Milan Coach Not Fully Satisfied After Como Win

Inter Milan’s emphatic 4-0 win over Como briefly returned the Nerazzurri to the top of the Serie A table, but Cristian Chivu made clear afterwards that he is not getting carried away.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / SempreInter.com / December 7

France Star Breaks Inter Milan Record With Goal In Como Rout

Marcus Thuram wrote a new chapter of Inter Milan history at San Siro as his goal in the commanding win over Como saw him surpass a landmark that had stood for over two decades.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 7

Williot Swedberg stuns Real Madrid as Celta Vigo secure Bernabeu victory

Real Madrid 0-2 Celta Vigo Real Madrid have fallen to their second La Liga defeat of the season, with Celta Vigo securing an impressive victory at the Bernabeu.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 7

Spalletti: ‘Juventus were passengers, Napoli made us chase them’

Luciano Spalletti admits Juventus were ‘passengers’ in the defeat to Napoli, but explains what went wrong with his audacious tactical decisions for the starting XI.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 7

How much Arsenal’s ticket holders have paid per home point this season

Arsenal have long held the most expensive season ticket in the Premier League, a fact that often prompts debate about whether supporters receive genuine value for money.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / December 7

Napoli 2-1 Juventus: Spalletti suffers first defeat on his Maradona return

Juventus will return to Turin empty-handed as Luciano Spalletti failed to beat Napoli on his return to the Stadio Maradona. The Juventus manager opted to field Kenan Yildiz as a false 9, supported by Francisco Conceicao and Weston McKennie, leaving Jonathan David and Lois Openda on the bench.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 7

Serie A | Napoli 2-1 Juventus | Player Ratings – Hojlund dominates shaky Juve defence

Napoli defeated Juventus 2-1 in Naples this evening as Antonio Conte’s side kept the Bianconeri very quiet to serve Luciano Spalletti his first defeat as head coach.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 7

Liverpool want £40-50m-rated 'top player', but Barcelona are 'big admirers'

Atalanta star Ederson Dos Santos has been linked with a move away from the Italian club in recent months. The Brazilian is nearing the end of his contract with the club, and he is expected to be on the move soon.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 7

Do you think Arsenal can cope with the pressure of leading the title race?

Arsenal have once again dropped points in an away league fixture, and there is no denying that the pressure surrounding the team is beginning to intensify.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 7

Tottenham’s great gamble: Is Marcus Rashford the million-dollar man or a budget breaker?

Tottenham are preparing for a major attacking overhaul, and new reports from Spain suggest the club is “determined” to sign Barcelona forward Marcus Rashford in what would be one of the standout Premier League transfers of 2026.

Bournemouth AFC News / Caught Offside / December 7

Liverpool 'front runners' but Arsenal 'could make a move' for 25-year-old star

Antoine Semenyo has been linked with the move away from Bournemouth in recent weeks. The 25-year-old has been in spectacular form, and top teams are interested in securing his services during the January transfer window.

Bologna News / Football Italia / December 7

Lazio 1-1 Bologna – Sarri hits back at Lotito: ‘We need players who actually improve us’

Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri has responded to club president Claudio Lotito’s claims that Lazio ‘will not be weakened’ in the January transfer window, stating “that isn’t enough, this team needs to be strengthened”, after the Biancocelesti drew 1-1 in an even contest with Bologna on Sunday evening.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 7

Riccardo Calafiori compounds Arsenal’s selection woes

Riccardo Calafiori has added to Arsenal’s selection difficulties after receiving a booking in their match against Aston Villa. The Italian has served as the main left back for the Gunners throughout this season, making him a consistent presence in the side.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / December 7

Player Ratings: Lazio 1-1 Bologna – Nuno Tavares Has Another Shocker

On Sunday, Lazio and Bologna played out an entertaining draw at the Stadio Olimpico. Gustav Isaksen broke the deadlock for the home side in the 38th minute by pouncing on the rebound, but his fellow Dane Jens Odgaard replied in similar fashion just two minutes later.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / December 7

Lazio 1-1 Bologna – Italiano ‘happy with the point’ despite late red card opportunity

Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano insisted he was satisfied with a point at the Stadio Olimpico, even though his side played the final stages with an extra man in the 1-1 draw against Lazio.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 7

Match Report: Dull Chelsea draw 0-0 with Bournemouth to extend blip

Chelsea drew 0-0 with Bournemouth at the Vitality after a poor game to make it 3 games without a win. The Blues couldn’t have started the game much worse.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / December 7

Keith Wyness urges Tottenham to stick with Thomas Frank despite poor performances lately

Pressure is increasing on head coach Thomas Frank to improve Tottenham Hotspur’s fortunes. After a promising start to life in N17, the Dane has been struggling to get anything right.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 7

Does Mosquera’s injury make Arsenal’s depth an illusion?

Arsenal’s squad depth has been praised since the start of this season, and the club might have found itself in a far more difficult position had it not increased its numbers across the pitch.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 7

Chelsea striker set for 2 months out in devastating blow to Blues’ season

Chelsea not only got a disappointing draw when they faced Bournemouth on Saturday, they also got terrible news when Liam Delap went off injured. After a heavy fall and a tangle with Marcos Senesi at a corner, the striker looked to have dislocated his shoulder.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 7

Report: Chelsea closely monitoring another Strasbourg star, two other Champions League clubs interested

Strasbourg talent Valentin Barco is catching the attention of Chelsea and other top clubs according to reports. Barco joined the Ligue 1 outfit from Brighton in the summer and has made a very good start to the season in France.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 7

Andrea Berta makes move to put Arsenal in driving seat to sign youngster

Ayyoub Bouaddi is attracting attention from some of Europe’s top clubs, and Arsenal appear determined to secure his signature. The teenager has impressed during his time with Lille’s first team, consistently standing out as one of their most influential players this season.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / December 7

Report: Tottenham could return for 28-year-old star they wanted in summer

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. The player will be out of contract in the summer of 2027 and Crystal Palace have not been able to agree on a new deal with him.

Celta Vigo News / Field Level Media / December 7

Lionel Messi: 'This is the moment I had been waiting for'

Lionel Messi checked a few more boxes on his already impressive resume Saturday. Messi notched a pair of assists as Inter Miami captured their first MLS Cup title with a 3-1 victory over the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 7

Insider claims 'player swap deal' could see Man United land 42-G/A sensation

PSG attacker Bradley Barcola has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. Manchester United have been linked as a potential destination.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 7

After two nerve-jangling wins Manchester City put in their best performance of the season against Sunderland

Manchester City won their third successive Premier League match with their 3-nil win over Sunderland. City’s previous two wins over Leeds and Fulham came after nerve-jangling matches where Pep Guardiola’s side simply did what they had to do to pick up three points.