Injury-plagued former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is finally set to return to football after finding a new club following his exit from the Emirates Stadium. The Japan international left the Gunners in July this year after the Premier League giants agreed a contract termination with the full-back, who had struggled with injuries in the last few seasons.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has doubled down on his surprising rant following the club's Premier League win over Everton on Saturday. Having sat down after the win, the Blues boss stunned the media by claiming 'the last 48 hours have been the worst because many people didn't support us.' When asked to elaborate, the Italian refused, and he has since adopted the same attitude ahead of the Carabao Cup clash with Cardiff on Tuesday.

AC Milan are reportedly weighing up a January swoop for struggling West Ham United striker Niclas Fullkrug as sporting director Igli Tare looks to provide manager Massimiliano Allegri with a physical focal point in attack. The German international has failed to settle in London since joining from Borussia Dortmund and is understood to be keen on an immediate exit, though a return to the Bundesliga remains an option.

After months of speculation about their long-term future in Vancouver, the Whitecaps appear to have found a path forward in the Canadian city. Fresh off their first MLS Cup final appearance, the club announced plans with the City of Vancouver for a new stadium. After more than a decade at BC Place, Vancouver are preparing to negotiate the construction of a purpose-built venue at Hastings Park.

The LA Galaxy are in advanced talks to acquire Philadelphia Union center back Jakob Glesnes, according to a report from The Athletic. The proposed deal would reportedly exceed $1 million in General Allocation Money and include performance-based incentives, a valuation that reflects Glesnes’ standing as one of MLS’s top defenders.

The 2025 MLS Cup delivered record-breaking viewership on Dec. 6, drawing a combined 4.6 million viewers across platforms and setting new benchmarks for fan engagement. Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF capped the night by winning their first MLS Cup title with a 3–1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Chase Stadium.

Manchester United have been told that USMNT star Antonee Robinson could solve a “weakness” in Ruben Amorim’s squad. The Red Devils have continued to favour a 3-4-3 system under their Portuguese coach, despite lacking specialists to fill wing-back roles. A raid on Fulham could help to address those issues, with Robinson generating more transfer talk.

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The race to sign one of Europe’s most exciting teenage talents has intensified significantly, with Bayern Munich formally entering the battle for Jagiellonia Bialystok sensation Oskar Pietuszewski. The Bavarian giants have dispatched scouts to watch the winger in action and are now prepared to rival Barcelona, Arsenal and Manchester City for a signature that is expected to shatter Polish transfer records.

Lionesses and Arsenal star Chloe Kelly weighed in on Mary Earps and Hannah Hampton's feud as she backed the ex-England and Manchester United goalkeeper. Things have soured between Earps and Hampton following the former Lionesses No.1's comments in her new autobiography about Hampton and Sarina Wiegman, where she criticised the duo. Subsequently, Earps faced public criticism.

Arsenal and Lionesses star Leah Williamson jetted off to New York to spend time with her model girlfriend, Elle Smith, ahead of her injury return. The pair soft-launched their relationship earlier in the year on Instagram, and since then, many heart-warming posts have been shared, giving the fans a glimpse of their private lives.

Arsenal captain Leah Williamson returned to action for the first time in four months following a knee injury. The 28-year-old sustained the issue during the Lionesses' Euro 2025 final triumph over Spain and has not featured since then. However, she is back playing after coming off the bench in the Gunners' 3-1 Women's Super League win at Everton on Saturday.