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Tottenham find out their position in the pecking order for €80m Rodrygo deal amid Arsenal competition

Tottenham Hotspur have moved into pole position for the blockbuster signing of Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes, beating Premier League rivals Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United in the early running.

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Tottenham are willing to offer Marcus Rashford one thing that Manchester United and Barcelona couldn’t

Tottenham planning to make a move for Marcus Rashford next summer if Barcelona does not trigger his €30 million buy option. Tottenham Hotspur are expected to push for additional attacking reinforcements in the January transfer window as they look to turn their season around in the Premier League.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 6

Journalist calls for patience with Jonathan David

Juventus brought in Jonathan David during the summer after his impressive spell at Lille, where he had established himself as one of the most reliable goalscorers in Ligue 1.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 6

Gravenberch speaks as ex-Red says Wirtz could take his place

Liverpool head into a crucial Premier League weekend still navigating selection puzzles and performance questions after a mixed return to form. Ryan Gravenberch believes we must lean on our own “strength” and “power” when we travel to Leeds United today, with the 5.30pm kick-off at Elland Road completing a demanding domestic week for us.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 6

'We need to be aware of' – Maresca warns Chelsea about three factors ahead of Bournemouth clash

Enzo Maresca has warned his Chelsea side they must be ready for a different intensity and environment when playing away from home. Chelsea seemed totally unprepared for what met them at Leeds and they simply couldn’t deal with the intensity of the game or the Elland Road atmosphere, and they slumped to a 3-1 defeat.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 6

Football Insider transfer correspondent’s latest Antoine Semenyo update might spell bad news for Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur are already making some progress on their transfer plans heading into 2026. Thomas Frank appears desperate to address the creative issue plaguing his side right now.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 6

Isak interview sparks debate as ex-Red says Liverpool are giving him nothing

The build-up to our trip to Leeds has centred on one of the most expensive voices inside the Liverpool dressing room speaking openly about his current form.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 6

Man City dealt blow to Tottenham and Newcastle chances of January signing

Tottenham want to improve Thomas Frank’s squad in January, and the same can be said for Newcastle and Eddie Howe. However, it is now considered unlikely that either side brings in James Trafford from Man City.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 6

'I don’t know' – Enzo Maresca unable to answer Cole Palmer question

Enzo Maresca has revealed Cole Palmer is ready to play from the start against Bournemouth, but isn’t sure if he can play 90 minutes. The 23-year-old made his first appearance since the defeat against Manchester United in September, when he came on as a second half substitute against Leeds on Wednesday night.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / December 6

'He won’t be happy' – Journalist provides latest update on prominent Liverpool player

Liverpool have had a difficult season so far, with a number of their players having dropped in performance compared to the previous campaign. Mohamed Salah is one of these, with the reigning Premier League golden boot winner having even been dropped from the regular starting line-up of late.

Eintracht Frankfurt News / Caught Offside / December 6

Sources: Arsenal rival Man City for versatile talent who’s wowed scouts across Europe

Arsenal and Manchester City are among the clubs most interested in a potential transfer deal for Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown. The Germany international has caught the eye of scouts across Europe after impressing in the Bundesliga, as first reported in my exclusive here for the Daily Briefing.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 6

Man United given hope of signing 23-year-old in swap deal for Marcus Rashford

Man United are hoping to finalise the permanent departure of Marcus Rashford next summer, with Barcelona favourites to turn him loan into a transfer. However, PSG are also interested in the 28-year-old, which will be music to the ears of Old Trafford officials.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 6

Madueke can feel a connection to Arsenal’s fans despite some not wanting him

When Arsenal sought to sign Noni Madueke from Chelsea in the summer, some supporters expressed scepticism about the move. The club has a history of signing players from the Blues, yet only a handful have thrived at the Emirates.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 6

Report: Chelsea prepared to make €45m January offer for Ligue 1 star, Arsenal also interested

Chelsea are prepared to offer €45m in January for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, but face competition from Arsenal according to reports. The Blues were active in the summer window, as they completely revamped their frontline with five attacking signings.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 6

Daniel Farke outlines worrying Leeds team news with big decisions still pending before Liverpool

A crucial Premier League meeting at Elland Road arrives tonight as we look to continue rebuilding momentum after mixed results in recent weeks. Leeds United come into the game with confidence after a 3-1 victory over Chelsea, yet Daniel Farke’s injury update, via Liverpoolfc.com, paints a picture of a squad pushed to the limit.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / December 6

Report: Tottenham ready to pay £30m for star after his World Cup qualifier heroics

Tottenham Hotspur are now prepared to bring Troy Parrott back to the club in the coming months. The 23-year-old has been in phenomenal form for AZ Alkmaar and his country. He has recently helped his country secure World Cup qualification with five goals in two matches.

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Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 6

‘Bad United news’: Player now at Carrington getting assessed after suffering ‘quite a big injury’ – MEN

Manchester United’s Toby Collyer has returned to Carrington to be ‘assessed’ after suffering a serious setback while on loan with West Bromwich Albion.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / December 6

Randal Kolo Muani’s impressive GW14 stat shows how he can be a channel player for Tottenham

There have been a lot of questions raised around Tottenham Hotspur’s offensive sequences this season. They have barely looked flowing when going forward, and that has dragged in a lot of criticism from the supporters.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 5

Would you start Madueke over Saka against Aston Villa?

Noni Madueke has returned from injury and started for Arsenal against Brentford in midweek. With Mikel Arteta opting to rest Bukayo Saka for the fixture, Madueke impressed, giving his manager a selection dilemma ahead of the new Premier League weekend.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 5

Eze wins consecutive monthly awards at Arsenal

Eberechi Eze has won back-to-back Goal of the Month awards at Arsenal after claiming the November prize for his remarkable third goal against Tottenham.

Celta Vigo News / Last Word On Sports / December 5

Wolves Looking to Offload Under-21 International Midfielder

Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be weighing up a surprising January move involving Fer López, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the young attacking midfielder is now being made available for a loan spell until the summer.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 5

Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Three Key Factors To Consider, Predicted Lineups, Injuries

Aston Villa vs Arsenal is set to kick off Matchday 15 of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign and is set to be an absolute slobberknocker of a clash when arguably the two most in-form teams in the Premier League meet at Villa Park on Saturday, December 6.