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Liverpool’s pursuit of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi has received a significant boost after Barcelona cooled their interest in the England international, according to reports from Mundo Deportivo. The Catalan giants are said to be increasingly reluctant to enter a competitive bidding war for the defender, largely due to the financial implications such a deal would carry, opening the door …

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Kenan Yildiz wants to become the highest-paid player at Juventus and receive guarantees about the club’s big ambitions in the coming years. Juventus are expected to resume talks to extend Yildiz’s contract in the coming weeks, particularly now that the Bianconeri are set to hire a new sporting director, Marco Ottolini. Yildiz’s contract runs …

Manchester United are in the midst of a significant squad rebuild under new head coach Ruben Amorim, with defensive restructuring emerging as one of the club’s top priorities. The Portuguese manager has wasted little time in stamping his identity on the team, with more signings set to be made next year, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside. …

Nations FC captain Razak Simpson has been linked with a move to an unnamed Finnish top-flight outfit ahead of the winter transfer window.The Black Stars defender is reportedly keen on a move, with a number of teams believed to be interested in his services.According to Wontumi FM, the Ghana Premier League outfit has received an official offer from an unnamed …

Juventus owner John Elkann gave a speech during the team’s Christmas dinner on Tuesday: ‘You are becoming an increasingly strong group.’ The Bianconeri have won six games from the last seven and beat direct rivals Bologna and Roma in the last two Serie A rounds. On Tuesday night, the players, staff members and the directors met at the J-Museum, just …

Roma have submitted the project for their new stadium, featuring a ‘monumental Curva Sud’ and ‘iconic architecture inspired by Roman tradition.’ Roma have delivered the project for their new stadium, the club said in a statement. “AS Roma is pleased to announce that today, 23 December 2025, the PFTE (Technical and Economic Feasibility Study) for the New Stadium has been …

Multiple sources in Italy claim that German striker Niclas Fullkrug has picked the No.9 at Milan. West Ham striker Fullkrug underwent medical tests in Milan on Tuesday and will be confirmed as a new purchase for the Rossoneri as soon as the January transfer window begins. The 32-year-old will join the Rossoneri on loan with an option to buy. According …

Newcastle United are unlikely to pursue a move to re-sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson next year, despite his impressive progress since leaving St James’ Park. The update has been revealed by David Ornstein, who suggests that the Magpies are not expected to be among the Premier League or European clubs lining up for the England international. Speaking on NBC …

Quick take: Touchline talk: leadership changes often bring short-term energy but require time for structure. Watch for shifts in pressing triggers, build-up patterns, and set-piece routines. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Fiorentina have handed the captain’s armband to David De Gea, a symbolic decision aimed at restoring balance and confidence during a delicate phase of the season. The change was confirmed ahead of Sunday’s match against Udinese, with De Gea taking over from Luca Ranieri, who had previously been named club captain. The decision was taken by coach Paolo Vanoli in …

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Roma are interested in Tottenham defender Radu Dragusin and will continue negotiations for Giacomo Raspadori (Atletico Madrid) and Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United) after Christmas. Roma are determined to strengthen their team in the January transfer window as they aim to qualify for the Champions League this season. La Gazzetta reports that the Giallorossi want …

Liverpool are already recalibrating their transfer strategy after missing out on Antoine Semenyo, who has opted to join Manchester City. I can reveal exclusively for CaughtOffside that Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola is now emerging as a prime alternative for either the January window or next summer. The Reds’ recruitment team are understood to have intensified their monitoring of the …

Inter and national team: why he can flourish Esposito can overtake Bonny (injured) at the club. He climbs the national team pecking order and dreams of the World Cup. Yildiz, the condition Top salary and a more competitive Juve Dragusin in defence, Zirkzee, Raspadori and the stadium breakthrough Napoli, joy and troubles Neres to the stars, but only free transfers …

Mattia Perin’s future at Juventus is increasingly uncertain as the goalkeeper pushes for a return to Genoa in search of regular playing time. While the 33-year-old remains a respected figure inside the Juventus dressing room, his role behind Michele Di Gregorio has limited his minutes, prompting him to explore an exit in the January window. Genoa have emerged as his …

Joshua Zirkzee’s January move to AS Roma is now edging toward completion, with Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport reporting that the deal is effectively “done,” pending only the final stages of negotiations between the two clubs. The Dutch forward is expected to leave Manchester United in search of regular playing time, with Roma identifying him as a key addition for …