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41+ min ago (469+ words) Liverpool have reportedly compiled a four-man shortlist of alternative transfer targets to Antoine Semenyo, with Manchester City threatening to swoop for the Bournemouth winger. Several reliable sources (including Lewis Steele and Fabrizio Romano) have indicated that the Reds have a genuine interest in the 25-year-old and that he could plausibly leave the Cherries next month. However, The Times reported in recent days that Pep Guardiola's side are "seriously considering' a move to trigger the Ghana forward's "65m release clause at the Vitality Stadium in January. According to'CaughtOffside, the mooted hijack from Man City has caught Liverpool chiefs "off guard', although a "Plan B' framework has "already been activated' within the corridors of power at Anfield. To that effect, the Reds have now shortlisted four alternative transfer targets to Semenyo " Kenan Yildiz (Juventus), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) and Michael Olise…...

1+ hour, 18+ min ago (455+ words) Neil Mellor has claimed that the performances of one "world-class" Liverpool player have presented Arne Slot with a "problem" at Anfield. Florian Wirtz was the star of the show for the Reds as they returned to winning ways in the 2-0 victory over West Ham on Sunday, with Jamie Carragher even drawing comparisons with Kevin De Bruyne in how he used the ball. While the 22-year-old has occasionally played out wide since joining LFC, he was used in his favoured number 10 role at the weekend, with Dominik Szoboszlai moving out to the right as Mo Salah was dropped, and the adjustment had the desired effect for the Merseysiders. Speaking with Sammy Lee on the'Official Liverpool FC Podcast, Mellor was insistent that Wirtz needs to play in a central position, even if it presents Slot with a dilemma in terms of his…...

1+ hour, 18+ min ago (618+ words) Chelsea's controversial goal against Arsenal in Sunday's Premier League summit meeting was checked and cleared by VAR despite fans spotting what they claimed was clear infringement. The Blues made light of their numerical disadvantage, a consequence of Moises Caicedo's red card challenge, at the second half and took the lead in the 48th minute. There appeared to be little controversial about Chalobah's near post header which looped up and over a stranded David Raya and evaded Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie who were stationed closer to the goalline. Upon closer inspection, however, it appeared that Enzo Fernandez was standing in an offside position at the moment the Chelsea centre-half connected with Reece James' perfectly flighted corner. The presence of the Blues' midfielder, it could have been argued, represented a distraction and prevented his opponents from making attempts to clear the ball…...

1+ hour, 22+ min ago (638+ words) Kostas Tsimikas has made it clear he is open to returning to Liverpool next season after a loan spell with Roma which is proving "a little tougher" for the left-back to adapt. Tsimikas was sent on loan to Roma at the end of the summer transfer window but, with no obligation or option to buy agreed, he is currently set to return to Merseyside in 2026. The Serie A side may welcome that, as head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is yet to fully trust the Greek and more recently has preferred right-back Wesley to fill in for the absent Angelino. With the jury still out on Milos Kerkez and Andy Robertson's contract set to expire at the end of the season, Tsimikas could feasibly be brought back for 2026/27. And speaking to The Athletic's Jacob Whitehead, he suggested he would be open…...

1+ hour, 23+ min ago (860+ words) Liverpool's title defence has not gone according to plan this season under manager Arne Slot Liverpool's hopes of retaining the Premier League title in 2025/26 are all but dead and buried - and it's only December. The team have been on a torrid run of late, losing nine of their last 13 matches in all competitions, with the likelihood of being crowned back-to-back champions now decidedly slim. Slot's men are only nine points off the early pace set by league leaders Arsenal but six league defeats from their opening 13 Premier League fixtures this season paints a very different picture. Liverpool's recent run has been punctuated by statement victories in Europe, over Eintracht Frankfurt and Real Madrid, however, the team have also been beaten heavily by PSV Eindhoven at Anfield. Plenty of theories have been posited by fans, pundits and armchair experts as to…...

1+ hour, 28+ min ago (182+ words) Are any of the players in this England line-up in the top 10? How well do you know England's most-capped players? If Lucy Bronze plays for the Lionesses against Ghana on Tuesday (19:00 GMT) she could pull herself level with the third most-capped England player of all time - a mystery midfielder who hung up her boots in 2019. Bronze will have the chance to overtake her altogether in the new year - for now, see how many of the top 10 (including Bronze) you can name in our quiz. Best of luck! Stats correct as of 30 November 2025. Do you know these players in England's squad? Can you name every team to have played in the WSL? Check out our Sports Quizzes page England select spinner Jacks for second Ashes Test 'Just put on a helmet' - Pope's scooter advice to England Premier League news conferences: Slot,…...

1+ hour, 33+ min ago (357+ words) Top European clubs are lining up to sign a new defender and at the centre of it is 22-year-old French centre-back Castello Lukeba. Clubs across England are lining up for the highly rated defender from RB Leipzig, with Chelsea currently leading the winter chase, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside. But they are not alone, Liverpool, Manchester United, and even Newcastle United are keeping close tabs, demonstrating just how in demand Lukeba has become. Lukeba began his senior career with Olympique Lyonnais before moving to Leipzig in 2023. Since then, he's established himself as a regular starter in the Bundesliga. What makes him especially appealing is his profile: a physically robust, ball-playing centre-back with athleticism. Leipzig value him highly, and his current contract reportedly runs until 2029. The defender has made 12 appearances for RB Leipzig so far this season....

1+ hour, 43+ min ago (920+ words) After a dismal end to 2025, it seems painfully inevitable that 2026 will be a difficult year for Wolverhampton Wanderers. Beyond that, it is almost impossible to predict what will happen at Molineux next year. What seems increasingly likely is that Wolves" stay in the Premier League is coming to an end. Miracles happen but no team has ever stayed in the division from the position new head coach Rob Edwards has inherited. So while Wolves will not wave a white flag or publicly concede their likely fate, they are already beginning to prepare for life back in the English Football League. With chairman Jeff Shi and owner Fosun having struggled to stick to a strategy, let alone find a winning one, any plans might prove temporary. If Wolves go down, the manner of that relegation will determine the mood for the…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago (1238+ words) Manchester City have been busy in the last two windows as Pep Guardiola has refreshed his squad. Players who have been instrumental to the club's success over the years " Kevin De Bruyne, Ederson, Kyle Walker " left last summer and new talent has been recruited across the pitch. All this turnover means that City are likely to be less busy in the coming windows, although with the capacity to make targeted high-profile signings. The Athletic has consulted well-placed sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity to protect relationships, to preview City's plans for next year's January and summer windows. Director of football Hugo Viana is in charge of the recruitment strategy now that Txiki Begiristain has stepped down as sporting director. Begiristain'stayed on during the summer to ensure a smooth transition of power but this will be Viana's first window steering…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago (1092+ words) Liverpool's 2026 transfer priorities will be around improving the defence Getty Images Liverpool's transfer priorities in 2026 will centre around improving the defence. The Crystal Palace centre-back, Marc Guehi, remains a serious target despite missing out on him in the summer. Yet after the largest squad overhaul for a decade at Anfield, there are no plans to continue recruiting at such speed in the next window. The information found within this article has been gathered according to The Athletic's sourcing guidelines. Sources with knowledge of transfer dealings, who asked to be kept anonymous to protect relationships, have been spoken to before offering the clubs involved the opportunity to comment. Here's The Athletic's closer look at what Liverpool will be considering as we approach the turn of the year. Most of the key decisions are made out of an office base in Altrincham,…...