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Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard is edging closer to deciding the next step of his career, with reports suggesting talks are ongoing with clubs in both England and Italy. According to the Daily Mail, the 33-year-old is currently a free agent after leaving FC Seoul in December, and discussions over his future are now at an advanced stage. Lingard …

Antonio Conte praised his Napoli players despite a 3-2 loss against Chelsea and the resulting Champions League elimination, but complained about the Serie A schedule: ‘You have to wonder who had the bright idea to schedule us at 18:00 on Saturday against Fiorentina.’ Napoli were the only Serie A team to face Champions League elimination in the league phase following …

Inter, what a blow: they win, but go to the play-off with Juve and Atalanta, Napoli out. Dimarco and Diouf win it in Dortmund. Now Bodo or Mou’s Benfica. Only a draw for the Old Lady in Monaco, Galatasaray and Club Brugge await. Dea disappointment with Union SG. Borussia or Olympiakos in the play-off. Vergara and Hojlund deceive the Azzurri. …

Chelsea are reportedly planning a major €150million summer transfer window move for Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham. The Blues are prepared to make a major financial effort to land the England international, and have already set the operation ‘in motion’, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes. Bellingham has been one of the best players in the world in his position for …

Harry Maguire’s long-term future at Manchester United remains uncertain, with the club yet to open formal negotiations over a new contract as the defender edges closer to become a free agent. Maguire’s current deal is set to expire this summer, and as things stand, the England international is free to speak to interested clubs abroad, interest that is already beginning …

Manchester United are reportedly willing to sanction a late January loan move for Joshua Zirkzee, a significant shift in stance that has reignited interest from Juventus and several other Italian sides. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Red Devils are now open to a temporary exit for the Dutch forward as the window enters its decisive phase. Zirkzee arrived …

Arsenal are continuing to track a top attacking midfielder signing in the form of Villarreal’s rising Spanish star Alberto Moleiro. The 22-year-old, who can play on the left or centrally, has an impressive return of eight goals and three assists in 19 La Liga games so far this season. Moleiro has drawn comparisons with Barcelona’s midfield maestro Pedri, and it …

Spurs are said to be leading the race for a La Liga prospect who has been catching the eye of Real Madrid. It has not been the happiest of seasons for Tottenham Hotspur, but with a last-16 spot in the Champions League confirmed, they could yet hand supporters some more joy with some late transfer activity. The Lilywhites are approaching …

Liverpool were dealt another injury setback on a night of Champions League celebration as Jeremie Frimpong was forced off just four minutes into the Reds’ clash with Qarabag. The Dutch international appeared to suffer a groin problem almost immediately after kick-off, prompting an early substitution that saw Wataru Endo introduced to stabilise Liverpool’s right side. The moment summed up a …

Manchester United scouts are closely monitoring the situation of Iliman Ndiaye, with the Everton winger emerging as a player of growing interest inside Old Trafford, according to TEAMtalk. The 25-year-old has reportedly built up “several” admirers within United’s hierarchy as the club continues to prioritise signings with Premier League experience amid a wider squad rebuild. Ndiaye has been one of …

Chelsea have reportedly decided to send Kendry Paez on loan to River Plate in a surprise move that looks set to go through imminently. Fabrizio Romano has posted on X that the Blues have recalled Paez from his loan at Strasbourg as they instead prepare to send him out on a different loan deal. The talented 18-year-old has long been …

Manchester City are determined to keep Omar Marmoush at the club for the remainder of the January transfer window, despite growing interest from Premier League rivals, according to Football Insider. The 26-year-old forward has attracted attention from Tottenham and Aston Villa, but City have made it clear they have no intention of sanctioning a mid-season departure. Marmoush has found himself …

For two decades, Ramón Rodríguez Verdejo, better known as Monchi, has embodied a modern sporting director: scout, trader, and systems builder. He rose at Sevilla in 2000, when the club was relegated and finances were strained, and those constraints helped define his method: recruitment as a year-round process, instead of a summer scramble. Monchi’s first trick is scale. In an …

A commanding 6-0 victory over Qarabag should have been a moment of celebration for Liverpool, securing their passage to the Champions League play-offs in style. Instead, the mood at Anfield has turned toxic after manager Arne Slot delivered a post-match interview that many supporters have interpreted as a veiled jab at his predecessor, Jurgen Klopp. Despite the dominant scoreline, the …

The 2025-26 Champions League league phase is now complete, and now Inter, Juventus, Atalanta and Napoli are left waiting to learn which teams they will face in the next rounds of the competition.  Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming Champions League knock-out play-off draw.  The Champions League knock-out play-off draw will take place at 11.00 GMT …