Chelsea's pursuit of Victor Osimhen could receive some encouragement this week. The Napoli and Nigeria forward is one of the most in-demand strikers in the world. Per Fabrizio Romano, Osimhen looks unlikely to sign a new contract with the Naples-based team. While Napoli want to tie him down, he is reluctant to commit to a long term contract. That means Chelsea, who are huge admirers of Osi...Full Story »

Liverpool will open talks to sign Virgil Van Dijk's replacement in January, as they look to revitalise their defence. Virgil Van Dijk is still going strong at Liverpool after becoming club captain in the summer, helping the Reds to three clean sheets in the Premier League this term. But at 32, the Dutch centre-back is approaching the twilight of his career - and Jurgen Klopp wants to add a...Full Story »

The Liverpool boss confirmed that Joel Matip has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in his press conference on Wednesday night. Jurgen Klopp's side have kept themselves within touching distance of league leaders Arsenal after their 2-0 win against Sheffield United. Virgil van Dijk opened the scoring after a pinpoint corner from Trent Alexander-Arnold in the first half as the English def...Full Story »

Jadon Sancho is reportedly wanted by Borussia Dortmund in a sensational swap deal that could see forward Donyell Malen move to Manchester United. WHAT HAPPENED?The England international joined the Red Devils ahead of the 2021-22 season for a fee of £73 million ($101m) from the Black and Yellows. However, Sancho failed to find his feet in the Premier League and after falling out with mana...Full Story »

Real Madrid will pursue Manchester City star Erling Haaland in the January transfer window. Los Blancos have not been operating with a traditional number nine up front this season. The La Liga giants have Vinicius Junior and Rodrigo as twin attacking threats, but not as recognized strikers. Per AS, Real are still pursuing Kylian Mbappe, but are worried about his reluctance to leave Paris Sa...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag said Manchester United have not been a crisis club this season -- despite negative headlines and a string of bad results -- after two Scott McTominay goals secured a 2-1 Old Trafford win against Chelsea. United won convincingly despite Marcus Rashford's demotion to the substitutes' bench, and the victory moves Ten Hag's team to within three points of reigning champions Manchester...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola joked that he will end managerial career if Manchester City repeat their treble feat in 2023-24. WHAT HAPPENED?The Spanish manager guided City to their maiden Champions League title last season and also bagged the Premier League and the FA Cup. However, Guardiola is well versed in the challenges of replicating such success in the 2023/24 season and emphasized the difficulty of a...Full Story »

Barcelona are considering signing a free agent goalkeeper as cover for Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Ter Stegen faces three-to-four months out after choosing to undergo back surgery this week. It leaves Inaki Pena as Barca's one senior keeper available, so forcing them into the market. As such, Ok Diario says they're studying the free agency market, with former Manchester United goalkeeper David d...Full Story »

Tottenham and Newcastle keen to get Iling-Junior from Juventus Tottenham and Newcastle are actively pursuing the signing of Juventus winger Samuel Iling-Junior in the upcoming January transfer window, according to Tuttomercatoweb. The 20-year-old, formerly part of Chelsea's youth teams, made the move to Turin in 2020. Iling-Junior has only featured 22 times for the Juventus first team, scori...Full Story »

Unai Emery insisted it was too soon to call his Aston Villa side Premier League title contenders after a 1-0 win over Manchester City lifted them above the defending champions and into third place.Leon Bailey’s deflected strike in the 74th minute proved to be the winner as Villa equalled a club record with a 14th consecutive home victory.Pep Guardiola said Villa could “definitely&rdq...Full Story »