
about 9 hours ago
Manchester United Move To Renew Kobbie Mainoo After Casemiro Exit Call
Sky Sports reports United will open talks with Mainoo’s camp on a new deal, aiming to cement one of the top young prospects in their squad. The move comes after the club confirmed Casemiro will leave this summer. Mainoo hardly saw any playing time under former coach Ruben Amorim but new caretaker manager Michael Carrick promises more game time.
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about 10 hours ago
Julian Alvarez’s London Clause Emerges in Atletico Madrid Uncertainty
TEAMtalk reports Alvarez’s Atletico future is “increasingly in doubt,” with Arsenal and Chelsea holding talks via intermediaries. A source said, “There are no guarantees that … remains with Atletico beyond this season.” Barcelona want him but face financial hurdles. Alvarez would reportedly return to England only for London. He has 11 goals and five assists in 28 games.
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about 10 hours ago
Tottenham Rule Out Micky Van De Ven Exit
Sky Sports reports Tottenham have no plans to let van de Ven leave this window. The Dutch centre-back has three and a half years left on his deal, with Spurs holding an option for another season through 2029. With interest circling from Barcelona and Liverpool, Spurs believe he remains central to their defensive plans going forward.
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about 13 hours ago
Casemiro Announces Manchester United Exit: ‘Four Months To Give My All’
Casemiro posted a farewell-tinged message to United fans: “Knowing when stages come to an end… knowing when to say goodbye.” He wrote, “Four months to give my all for this badge,” adding “eternal respect and affection” for the club and supporters. “Forever Red Devil,” he signed off, as he entered the final stretch of his contract with United.
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about 13 hours ago
Chelsea Weigh Douglas Luiz Loan After Quiet Nottingham Forest Spell
Luiz could be on the move again this season, with Chelsea considering a loan for the Juventus midfielder currently at Nottingham Forest. He has played 13 games since August, scoring none and giving only one assist. Juve bought him from Aston Villa for $53.6m plus add-ons in 2024. Chelsea want midfield depth amid injuries and fixture congestion.
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about 14 hours ago
Nottingham Forest Land Lorenzo Lucca Loan With $46.6M Option
Forest agreed to loan Lucca from Napoli with an option to buy worth about $46.6m. He flies on Thursday for a medical. The 25-year-old has two goals in 23 games this season for Antonio Conte’s side. With Chris Wood out with a knee injury, Forest crave a replacement as they are barely surviving the relegation threat this season.
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about 14 hours ago
Chelsea Land Yisa Alao After Beating Three PL Rivals
Fabrizio Romano posted “here we go” as Chelsea agreed to sign 17-year-old fullback Alao from Sheffield Wednesday. He said the initial fee is “over £500k ($672k) plus heavy add-ons,” beating “3 more PL top clubs.” United had chased him since December. Alao debuted in August’s Carabao Cup against Bolton and started his first Championship match last week against Portsmouth.
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about 15 hours ago
Tottenham Assess Lucas Bergvall After High Ankle Sprain
Bergvall will miss time with a high ankle sprain after a “contact” tackle vs Dortmund on Tuesday. Thomas Frank said, “They are assessing him now… we will know more on Thursday.” The 19-year-old played 62 minutes before debutant Jun'ai Byfield replaced him. Spurs already lack James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur as Spurs sit 14th on the PL table.
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1 day ago
Manchester City Players Reimburse Supporters Following Disappointing Norwegian Trip
City players will refund 374 supporters who travelled to Norway for Tuesday’s 3-1 defeat against Bodo, costing £9,357 (about $11.9k). Captains Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias, Rodri and Erling Haaland said fans “mean everything” and paying tickets is “the least we can do” after backing them in “freezing cold.” City will next face Galatasaray in the Champions League on 29 January.
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1 day ago
Manchester United Agree Deal For Netflix-Style Drama About Club History
United have agreed a deal with Lionsgate to create a dramatized retelling of their history. The production remains in development and hasn't been written or sold to a streaming platform, but the concept mirrors Netflix's The Crown. Line Of Duty writer Jed Mercurio has held talks about the project, which would earn United a multi-million pound sum plus royalties.
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1 day ago
Manchester United Offered Ruben Loftus-Cheek
United have been offered the chance to sign Loftus-Cheek from AC Milan, with talks remaining exploratory. The midfielder is keen to return to the Premier League after struggling for game-time this season. United have also discussed Ndidi, currently Besiktas' captain, who has aspirations to return to England for football and family reasons.
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1 day ago
Jack Grealish Out for Three Months With Stress Fracture
Grealish has suffered a stress fracture in his foot following his recent clash against Aston Villa on Sunday. He is expected to be sidelined for the next three months after undergoing medical tests. The setback is a major blow for Everton, as Grealish plays a key role in the Toffees’ attack, with two goals and six assists in 22 appearances.
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2 days ago
‘Get The Gloves On’: Paddy Pimblett Challenges Micah Richards Ahead Of UFC 324 Title Fight
On CBS’s UCL Today, Jamie Carragher relayed Richards’ view he’d win if he kept Pimblett at distance. Pimblett snapped, “We can do that any time… come down the gym,” citing their A League of Their Own choke where Richards tapped. Richards laughed, “You’re too serious… mate.” Pimblett: “Get the gloves on… you’re more than welcome,” before UFC 324 vs Justin Gaethje.
By Nischay Rathore
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2 days ago
Arne Slot Laughs Off Xabi Alonso Rumors: ‘One of the Weirdest Questions’
Slot mocked the idea of Alonso replacing him, “He called me saying he will take over in six months!” He immediately shut it down: “No, no, no… one of the weirdest questions ever.” Slot said he’s “working here for 18 months” and “like my work here.” He added boos after a Burnley draw were normal, and emotions later "calmed down”
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2 days ago
Wayne Rooney Claims 2008 Manchester United Would ‘Batter’ Current Arsenal
Theo Walcott asked Rooney how his 2008 Man United stack up against the current Arsenal side, which he called “probably the best team I’ve ever played against.” Rooney didn’t blink: “Yeah, we’d batter them. I think we would… I think we’d have this.” Walcott laughed at the speed of the reply: “It took you all of half a second.”
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2 days ago
Glimt Stun Manchester City With 3-1 Upset
Glimt stunned Manchester City 3-1 in Oslo, knocking the Premier League team out of rhythm. Kasper Høgh struck twice (22, 24) and J.P. Hauge added a third (58) after Rayan Cherki pulled one back for City (60). Rodri was sent off (62), leaving City reduced and unable to mount a comeback in a memorable upset to seal the famous win.
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2 days ago
Howard Webb Defends Ref Decision on Diogo Dalot’s Tackle
Webb defended officials after Dalot’s studs-on-knee challenge on Jeremy Doku in the recent Manchester derby. He argued slow-motion creates a “distorted view” and the VAR correctly treated the yellow as the on-field referee’s call. Webb added, “You have to think about the need to look at it at full speed.” Former striker Alan Shearer disagreed, calling it a “clear red.”
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3 days ago
Aston Villa Join Jean-Philippe Mateta Chase After Juventus Cool on $46.6m Price
David Ornstein reports Aston Villa have interest in Mateta as Unai Emery seeks an upgrade in his attacking options. Palace may seek Evann Guessand in return after chasing him last summer. Juventus inquired about Mateta last week but balked at Palace’s €40m ($46.6m) valuation. Mateta has 8 Premier League goals in 23 starts. His deal runs till June 2027.
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3 days ago
Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Wilfried Ndidi Emerge on Manchester United’s Midfield List
United have been offered AC Milan midfielder Loftus-Cheek, with the former England international keen on a Premier League return, per Alex Crook. United have also discussed Besiktas midfielder Ndidi as they weigh midfield depth as they aim for Champions League return. No fee or formal bid for both players was mentioned, but both names add to the club’s January shortlist.
By Tanish Chachra

3 days ago
Dominik Szoboszlai Confirms Contract Talks with Liverpool but No Decision Made
The 25-year-old Hungarian midfielder addressed his future at Anfield, stating "no decision" has been reached despite ongoing discussions. His current deal runs until 2028, with Liverpool keen to reward his development. Szoboszlai said: "There is always progress, but no decision has been made." He is viewed as a potential successor to Virgil van Dijk as captain at Anfield.
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3 days ago
Mikel Arteta Defends Viktor Gyokeres Amid Public Scrutiny
Arteta said the spotlight and criticism on Gyokeres reflect how hard the No. 9 role has become, citing “the physicality,” dominant center-backs, and “lack of spaces” to exploit. He stressed consistency over panic: “That’s about going again.” Arteta praised the striker’s work rate, adding, “He’s really trying to give his best, and we need to continue to work.”
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3 days ago
Thierry Henry to Critics: ‘What Do You Want, 30 Points Ahead?’
Henry called Arsenal’s lead “a positive,” saying dropped points still left them “seven points ahead,” and “it’s a massive advantage." He backed the club’s faith in Mikel Arteta: “We kept our coach… it looked like we were right to keep that manager.” Henry dismissed style nitpicks, adding, “We asked him to find a way to win... that’s what he’s doing"
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3 days ago
Nicky Butt Tells Lisandro Martínez to ‘Grow Up’ Over Podcast ‘Figure of Speech’
Butt said the Martínez backlash was overblown, insisting his Erling Haaland line was “tongue-in-cheek… f***ing obvious… figure of speech.” He added, “If you’re gonna get so emotional… you shouldn’t be at a big football club,” warning criticism comes with Manchester United. Butt stressed there’s “no personal issue with Martinez,” and said the “come to my house” talk was silly.
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3 days ago
‘He Wasn’t Happy’: Paul Scholes On Lisandro Martínez Instagram Exchange
Scholes said he and Martínez “exchanged messages on Instagram,” adding, “he wasn’t happy with something I said. Sent him my phone number… I’ve not heard anything.” Nicky Butt praised Martínez’s City performance, saying he went “man-to-man against probably the best centre forward in the world.” Scholes added young players must handle criticism: “Use it as fuel… prove him wrong.”
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3 days ago
Rio Ferdinand Defends Lisandro Martínez Amidst Paul Scholes Fiasco
After Scholes and Nicky Butt questioned Martinez before the City clash, United answered with a 2-0 win and an outstanding performance by Martinez. Ferdinand backed his mentality, saying Martinez “just wants to WIN” and is “a sponge,” even inviting him to training for coffee. “You’re talking about a World Cup winner here,” Ferdinand added. “He knows how to win.”
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