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Real Madrid Rebuffs Aston Villa’s €40m Ambitious Move For Spanish Prodigy: Big Setback For The Lions?

According to a report from the Spanish outlet Fichajes, Real Madrid recently rejected a substantial €40 million bid from Aston Villa and Newcastle United for defender Dean Huijsen.

Soccer News / HITC / February 5

Michael Carrick up for Premier League awards after early Man Utd success

Michael Carrick has hit the ground running since taking over as head coach at Manchester United in January. The 44-year-old stepped into the role after Ruben Amorim was let go, with United considering several options before deciding on Carrick.

Soccer News / HITC / February 5

Senne Lammens singles out ‘unbelievable’ talent as Man Utd’s most underrated star

Senne Lammens has not taken long to settle in at Manchester United. The club moved quickly to bring him over from Belgium, and he has already looked the part early on at Old Trafford.

Soccer News / Essential Football / February 5

Five Best Central Midfielders in the Premier League This Season

Being a central midfielder is the toughest job in football. You’re expected to be able to do everything – central midfielders must be energetic, technically astute and defensively aware on the pitch at all times. As such, being a central midfielder in the Premier League – the strongest league in world football – is an often-herculean task.

Aston Villa News / Last Word On Sports / February 5

‘The club decided against it’: Tottenham Hotspur turned down attacker on deadline day

After the appointment of Thomas Frank, optimism was high for the 2025/26 season, but it’s been a huge disappointment for Tottenham Hotspur. The club are currently languishing in 14th in the Premier League, 9 points ahead of West Ham in the relegation zone.

Harvey Elliott News / Caught Offside / February 4

Harvey Elliott makes transfer decision after MLS interest

Harvey Elliott, who is on loan at Aston Villa from Liverpool, has no interest of moving to the MLS despite interest from Charlotte FC, according to BBC’s Nick Mashiter.

Jadon Sancho News / Caught Offside / February 4

Jadon Sancho makes up his mind over his future as Premier League exit edges closer

Jadon Sancho is increasingly expected to reassess his future this summer, with a return to the Bundesliga emerging as a realistic and potentially career-defining option once his loan spell at Aston Villa concludes.

Aston Villa News / The 4th Official / February 3

Aston Villa Set To Start Talks With Liverpool For Star Player: What’s The Best Situation For The Lions?

Tom Collomosse reports that Aston Villa and Liverpool want to hold urgent, post-deadline talks. These discussions involve Harvey Elliott’s current loan deal.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / February 3

What La Liga club plans to do as Newcastle and Aston Villa plot £34.5m heist

Newcastle United and Aston Villa have submitted an offer to sign the Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen. The talented young defender recently joined Real Madrid from Bournemouth, and the Spanish club has no intention of sanctioning his departure.

Mohamed Salah News / HITC / February 3

Liverpool expect contact as Mo Salah named Real Madrid replacement

In May, Al-Hilal had a go at signing the Liverpool player, but the club didn’t bite on the £150m bid. Salah’s contract has just one year left, and now things feel different.

Aston Villa News / HITC / February 3

FIFA step in as transfer issues hold up Kante move to Fenerbahce

N’Golo Kante might end up staying at Al-Ittihad after all, with new issues reported around his move. Chelsea were looking to add a midfielder in January but dropped those plans after missing out on Douglas Luiz.

Soccer News / The 4th Official / February 2

VAR Erases Abraham Heroics: Has This Scandal Killed The Title Dream For Aston Villa?

Villa Park rocked today. Then, the cold silence of a VAR review sucked the life out of the stadium. Aston Villa slumped to a shock 1-0 loss against Brentford.

Soccer News / Sunderland on SI / February 2

Sunderland Seal £15 Million Signing, Sky Sports Confirms

In this transfer window, major rumors have been generated about the moment of Sunderland and the project of Regis Le Bris, where the first news has already arrived that surprises the team and the fans with the departure of one of their important players.

Aston Villa News / EasySportz / February 2

Manchester City vs Newcastle United — Carabao Cup Semifinal 2nd Leg Preview

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 3:00 PM ET | Etihad Stadium (Manchester, England) Aggregate: Manchester City lead 2–0 A place in the Carabao Cup Final is on the line as Manchester City welcome Newcastle United for the second leg of this semifinal.

Harvey Elliott News / Caught Offside / February 5

Harvey Elliott future sorted amid struggles at Aston Villa this season

Harvey Elliott now looks increasingly likely to see out the season at Aston Villa, despite uncertainty surrounding his long-term future at Villa Park, according to BBC.

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Soccer News / Caught Offside / February 2

Newcastle United have the chance to sign ‘one of the most lethal strikers in Europe’

Newcastle United have reportedly been offered the chance to bring Jhon Durán back to the Premier League before the transfer deadline, as intermediaries explore options for the forward’s future.

Kalvin Phillips News / Caught Offside / February 2

Sources: Two Premier League clubs ready to offer Phillips a chance to end his Man City misery

Manchester City’s relationship with Kalvin Phillips appears to be nearing a decisive breaking point, with the Premier League giants now prepared to sanction his exit in the final hours of the transfer window.

Soccer News / Football Espana / February 1

Newcastle United want to sign Real Madrid star before transfer deadline

There are less than 24 hours to go until the winter transfer window closes, and for Real Madrid, little is planned. It has been a quiet month for Los Blancos, with only one deal having been completed (Endrick Felipe to Lyon, loan).

Aston Villa News / Sunderland on SI / February 1

Sunderland Announces Major Roster Move This Week

At an important moment of the season for Sunderland, the team continues hoping to maintain positive consistency to move into the best positions in the Premier League.

Soccer News / HITC / February 1

What Man Utd supporters are all saying about Casemiro after Fulham game

Casemiro’s showing in Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Fulham at Old Trafford did not go unnoticed by fans, who were quick to praise the Brazilian midfielder on social media.

Aston Villa News / The 4th Official / January 31

22-Year-Old Currently In England And Set For Medical At Sunderland: Good Deal For The Black Cats?

Newspaper, Expressen, reports that Sunderland are about to wrap up a permanent move for Malmö FF goalkeeper Melker Ellborg. The Swedish newspaper says the 22-year-old is already in England.

Unai Emery News / Total Apex Sports / January 29

Why Real Madrid Are Seriously Considering Unai Emery As Next Manager

Real Madrid’s managerial situation is in flux and at the center of a growing story connecting one of Europe’s most respected coaches with the Spanish giants.

Aston Villa News / Total Apex Sports / January 28

Jhon Durán Could Be Headed Back To Europe In A Shock January Transfer

Jhon Durán’s career has taken some of the most unpredictable turns of any young striker in world football. What began as a rapid rise through the ranks

Aston Villa News / Extratime Talk / January 24

Aston Villa’s Europa League campaign: A Breakthrough Surge Into the Round of 16 With Silverware in Sight

There are European nights that feel like theatre, and there are European nights that feel like evidence. Aston Villa’s trip to Istanbul was the second kind: a narrow, abrasive 1–0 win at Fenerbahçe that did more than add another result to the calendar – it sealed Aston Villa’s round-of-16 qualification.