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 younger

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 defender gr

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 manager Er

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 Saint-Germai

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 City,

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 achievi

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 de Gea unde

Tottenham and Newcastle keen to get Iling-Junior from JuventusTottenham 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, scoring one g

Mikel Arteta hailed a “special night” for Arsenal after Declan Rice’s headed goal seven minutes into stoppage time secured a sensational 4-3 win against Luton at Kenilworth Road.Rice climbed to nod home Martin Odegaard’s cross and seal a victory that sent his team five points clear at the top of the Premier League.That outcome had looked unlikely when Ross Barkley squeezed

Sarina Wiegman was left almost speechless with disappointment after England’s 6-0 win over Scotland was still not enough to make the Nations League knockout stages as Team GB’s hopes of reaching next summer’s Olympic Games also ended.Pedro Martinez Losa’s side, already relegated from League A1, were swept aside at Hampden Park but the Netherlands’ 4-0 win over Belgium