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Liverpool have entered the race for an in-demand Premier League star after his price tag was significantly lowered, according to a new report. The Reds have endured a frustrating spell after seemingly getting their season back on track, with Arne Slot’s side drawing their last two, having won the previous four. On the whole, it has been a disappointing campaign …

Aston Villa have emerged as the latest Premier League club to show interest in Omar Marmoush, as they closely track his situation at Manchester City, according to TEAMtalk. The development comes after Tottenham made initial enquiries about the forward, showing growing interest in a player whose City career has yet to fully ignite. Marmoush only joined City in January 2024 …

Manchester United have taken early steps in their long-term midfield planning by exploring the conditions required to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion, according to Sky Sports. While no immediate breakthrough is expected during the January transfer window, the enquiry shows United’s growing urgency to reshape their midfield ahead of a crucial rebuilding phase under Ruben Amorim. The …

Real Madrid are reportedly preparing an ambitious move to sign Rodri from Manchester City in the summer transfer window, according to Marca. The Spanish giants are believed to view the 29-year-old as a potential cornerstone of their next midfield evolution, with plans already being discussed internally at the Santiago Bernabéu. Rodri recently marked his return from a lengthy injury layoff …

Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza is becoming a hot property in the January transfer window, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside. The 26-year-old is approaching a decisive point in his career, having entered the final six months of his contract with Celta Vigo, which is set to expire on June 30. With the risk of losing him …

Tottenham Hotspur have identified a Champions League winger as a potential new recruit following the sale of Brennan Johnson. Johnson departed N17 soon after the January transfer window opened, with Spurs receiving £35m from Crystal Palace for the wideman, who only started 10 times in all competitions under Thomas Frank, despite being the club’s top goalscorer in the Premier League …

Tensions are reportedly beginning to surface behind the scenes at Manchester United, with growing friction between head coach Ruben Amorim and director of football Jason Wilcox, according to journalist Ben Jacobs. While there is no suggestion of an immediate breakdown, sources close to the club indicate that differences in vision and expectations are becoming increasingly apparent as January unfolds. At …

English Premier League regulars Aston Villa and Liverpool have both had wildly unexpected seasons so far in the 2025/26 campaign, but it seems that one piece of summer transfer window between the two sides has become an absolute failure from both of their perspectives. Liverpool entered the campaign on the back of Jurgen Klopp’s retirement after lifting trophy No 20, but Arne …

Quick take: Injury outlook: depth players may get minutes, but the knock could strain the side’s rhythm. Recovery timelines will guide expectations; international duty could also be impacted. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Vincenzo Italiano warns Bologna were punished for a ‘non-performance’ against Inter and ‘cannot have lost everything in the space of 23 days.’ The Rossoblu had beaten these opponents on December 19 in the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final in Riyadh, winning the penalty shoot-out following a 1-1 draw. However, they were under siege at San Siro, with Federico Ravaglia keeping the scoreline …

Cristian Chivu lost his voice during Inter’s 3-1 victory over Bologna, so assistant Aleksandar Kolarov spoke instead. ‘The coach seems very calm, but he’s really not!’ The Nerazzurri had a point to prove against Bologna, having lost on a penalty shoot-out last month in the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final. It had been a frustrating night even after the Piotr Zielinski opener, …

Serie A is almost at the halfway point, even if there are a few games in hand, but Inter, Napoli and Milan are starting to create a gap in the Scudetto race. The Week 18 fixtures were completed this evening with Inter sweeping Bologna aside 3-1 at San Siro to consolidate first place. That was their fifth consecutive Serie A …

The search for the next Chelsea manager appears to be entering its final stages, with Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior touching down in the capital to formalise his move to Stamford Bridge. The English manager very quickly emerged as the favourite to replace Enzo Maresca after the Italian quit the club mid-season following a fall out with the club’s hierarchy. It …

Lautaro Martinez and Piotr Zielinski noted the importance of Inter’s tactical plan to end their Bologna curse with a 3-1 victory. ‘My hand hurts, but I go home happy tonight.’ The Nerazzurri secured a fifth consecutive Serie A victory to keep hold of top spot, but were also eager to prove a point against Bologna. They had lost a penalty …