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Raheem Sterling’s exit from Chelsea has shaken up the transfer market. The England winger is now a free agent, and his representatives are holding talks with several clubs. Sources have informed CaughtOffside that Tottenham have shown interest, but they’re not alone. London rivals West Ham, Fulham, and Crystal Palace are also in the race, with Sterling’s desire to stay in …

Tottenham have reportedly heightened security measures for their senior officials following a surge in frustration from the fanbase. According to a Daily Mail report, tensions between the Spurs hierarchy and supporters have reached a breaking point, leading the club to take proactive steps to protect its leadership during recent away fixtures. Senior executives have been intentionally kept away from fans …

Ben Jacobs has dismissed speculation surrounding Liverpool enquiring for Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries following the recent injury to Jeremie Frimpong. Despite reports from Italy suggesting the Reds had made contact with the Nerazzurri, it appears Anfield officials may not be pursuing a deal for the Dutch wing-back as the January transfer window enters its final hours. The rumors gained traction …

Liverpool may have just been handed an unexpected transfer opportunity and it could help Arne Slot solve one of the biggest problems threatening their season. Following reports from Fabrizio Romano that Inter Milan are in direct talks to sign Curtis Jones, a door has swung wide open for the Reds to solve their mounting defensive crisis in spectacular fashion. According …

​Ghanaian midfielder Daniel Afriyie continued his impressive Swiss adventure with a decisive early goal as Aarau edged Yverdon 2–1 away in the Challenge League.Afriyie struck in the 4th minute, arriving sharply in the box to finish Aarau’s first real attack and stun the hosts at Stade Municipal. His opener set the tone for a disciplined visiting performance, with Aarau compact …

It was a busy day for done deals in Serie A, as we approach the closing stages of the January transfer window. Scottish forward Kieron Bowie joined Verona from Hibernian, Lazio signing Polish youngster Adrian Przyborek and Kristjan Asllani terminating his Torino loan to join Besiktas from Inter. Football Italia takes a look at every confirmed transfer involving clubs from …

Quick take: Transfer watch: this move could reshape selection options and tactical balance in coming weeks. If incentives and add-ons are confirmed, expect follow-up negotiations or medicals to move quickly. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Lazio and Genoa played out a thrilling 3-2 match in Rome this evening, after a poor first half erupted into end-to-end excitement with five goals in the second, and three penalties. Lazio came into the game mired by off-the-pitch controversy. The Stadio Olimpico was almost empty this evening, with Biancocelesti fans staging a protest about the club’s ownership. Meanwhile, Genoa …

Inter Milan have entered direct club-to-club negotiations with Liverpool for the signing of midfielder Curtis Jones, according to a bombshell update from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Italian giants are reportedly pursuing a loan deal that includes a purchase option clause as they look to bolster their squad for the second half of the 2026 season. The deal is part …

Leicester City are looking to improve their squad and has identified Valencia youngster Raul Jimenez as a target. According to a report from Spanish publication AS via Sport Witness, Leicester City have submitted an attractive offer for the Spain Under-20 international. It will be interesting to see if Valencia are willing to sanction his departure. The 19-year-old goalkeeper joined the La Liga club’s …

Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has issued a strong call for Ghana to select only players at peak physical condition for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, emphasising that fitness will be non-negotiable for the demanding tournament."We need a squad of fully fit players," Agyemang-Badu stated unequivocally. "Ghana cannot afford to just add up numbers, so any player carrying even …

Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has urged the Ghanaian team to direct all their attention to their opening 2026 World Cup match against Panama, warning against early distractions from more high-profile opponents.Speaking ahead of the tournament, Agyemang-Badu set a clear priority for the team's mindset.The Panama match will be challenging, and thats where our full concentration should be, not …

Uruguay international goalkeeper Sergio Rochet has now slammed Aston Villa star Emiliano Martinez for his arrogance on the pitch. The Uruguayan international explained that the Argentine star can be quite provocative, especially during penalty shootouts, and his style of play does not sit right with the Uruguayan. There is no doubt that Martinez has been a quality player for club …

Tottenham Hotspur have been active in the January transfer window following a difficult start to their Premier League campaign under Thomas Frank. In terms of domestic form, Spurs have mirrored the struggles seen last season under Ange Postecoglou and currently sit 14th in the table, just eight points clear of the relegation zone. The former Brentford boss is under pressure …

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. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.