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Tottenham Hotspur’s long-term defensive planning has been thrust into the spotlight after highly rated youngster Luka Vušković unexpectedly became the subject of intense interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs ahead of the winter transfer window. The 18-year-old centre-back, currently gaining valuable experience on loan at Hamburger SV, has caught the eye with a series of composed and authoritative performances …

Everton are weighing up ambitious loan moves for Manchester United duo Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee as they look to strengthen David Moyes’ squad during the January transfer window. According to iNews, the Merseyside club are assessing market opportunities that could add quality and depth without committing to large transfer fees, with both Man United stars viewed as potential short-term …

Liverpool have reportedly received a major boost in their long-running pursuit of Marc Guéhi, with fresh indications that the Crystal Palace captain is most likely to head to Anfield in 2026. According to respected journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Barcelona have now been unofficially crossed off the list of potential destinations, leaving Liverpool firmly in pole position. Guéhi is approaching a crucial …

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made it clear that the club will be proactive in the January transfer window as they look to strengthen their squad and maintain momentum in a highly competitive season. The Gunners are currently leading the Premier League and the Champions League standings while they are also in the semifinal of the Carabao Cup. With Arteta’s …

Daniele De Rossi was given a fitting send-off on his Stadio Olimpico homecoming on Monday evening, but still apologised to the Giallorossi supporters as he was still feeling ‘angry on the inside’ after his Genoa side succumbed to a 3-1 defeat.  First-half goals from Matias Soule, Manu Kone and Evan Ferguson sent Roma on their way to a 3-1 victory …

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s much-anticipated dream move to the Santiago Bernabéu has not quite followed the script since his high-profile arrival in the Spanish capital. Having joined Los Blancos as a free agent rather controversially, and burning bridges with Liverpool fans in doing so,  Trent Alexander-Arnold was expected to seamlessly inherit the right-back throne. However, a difficult start to life in Spain …

It wasn’t an evening to celebrate for Daniele De Rossi, but the former Roma captain was given a hero’s welcome and a fitting send-off on Monday night after returning to the Stadio Olimpico for the first time since being dismissed as Giallorossi head coach last September.  Genoa were soundly beaten 3-1, and were 3-0 down at the interval after goals …

The Serie A title race looks set to be a thriller again, as the calendar year ends with five teams, Inter, Milan, Napoli, Roma and Juventus, separated by just four points at the top of the league table.  All of the Serie A top five ended the calendar year victorious. Inter are sitting pretty at the top of the league …

Roma leapfrogged Juventus into the Serie A top four thanks to a 3-1 victory over Daniele De Rossi’s Genoa at the Stadio Olimpico on Monday evening: Matias Soule, Manu Kone, Evan Ferguson and Jeff Ekhator with the goals.  This was a particularly sentimental fixture for both head coaches: Gian Piero Gasperini had spent eight years in charge of Genoa across …

Striker Ayoub El Kaabi scored a brace on Monday night to inspire Morocco to thump Zambia 3-0 in their final group match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The lethal forward started the Group A contest and netted his first of the day after just nine minutes into the first half. El Kaabi showed good positioning and ran onto …

Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Bibiani Gold Stars coach Fritz Schmid praised his players after a dramatic comeback win over Dreams FC, pointing to their response and effort at Dun’s Park.Gold Stars looked in trouble early in the Ghana Premier League Week 16 clash when Dreams FC took a 2-0 lead. The hosts responded with belief and fight, rallying to claim a dramatic 3-2 home …

Bologna's Santiago Castro. (REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini) Chelsea’s season has been defined by inconsistency. On their day, Enzo Maresca’s side have looked capable of beating anyone, with statement wins over Liverpool and Barcelona highlighting their potential. Too often, though, those performances have been followed by frustrating defeats to teams like Leeds and Sunderland, underlining how far the project still has to go. …

Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka has been linked with a surprise move to Tottenham in recent days, sparking widespread speculation ahead of the January transfer window. Turkish journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu made the claim on the weekend, stating that while Fenerbahce remain keen on Leon Goretezka, it is the North London club who have been in contact with the player’s agent …