Pulisic out, Hudson-Odoi to start? Predicted 4-3-3 Chelsea XI to face Newcastle

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard gives a thumbs-up. (Getty Images)

Chelsea Prediction: Probable XI to face Newcastle United Chelsea will be looking to make it back-to-back Premier League wins when they travel to Newcastle United on Saturday. The Blues have beaten Nottingham Forest and Burnley in the FA Cup and Premier League respectively in their last two matches. Last weekend’s success over Burnley saw Frank … Read more

Aston Villa would do well by avoiding a loan move for this 31-year-old PL striker

Islam Slimani celebrates after scoring for Leicester City. (Getty Images)

Why Aston Villa should avoid signing striker Islam Slimani this month According to L’Equipe (h/t The Birmingham Mail), Aston Villa are linked to Islam Slimani, who is currently plying his trade for AS Monaco. The Algerian international, 31, who is on a season-long loan from Leicester City, scored his seventh goal of the season for … Read more

Watford signing this versatile 24-year-old would add a lethal edge to their attack

Ignacio Pussetto of Udinese Calcio in action during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and US Sassuolo at Stadio Friuli on January 12, 2020 in Udine, Italy. (Getty Images)

Why Ignacio Pussetto would be a smart signing for Watford According to The Athletic (h/t The Watford Observer), Watford are closing in on the signing of Udinese forward Ignacio Pussetto. Ignacio Pussetto, 24, has been at Udinese since the summer of 2018 when he joined the Serie A side from Argentine side Huracan. The versatile … Read more

West Ham raiding Serie A giants for this 25-year-old midfield ace would be brilliant

Why Roberto Gagliardini would be a smart signing for West Ham According to reputed Italian journalist Nicolo Schira, West Ham have asked to sign Inter Milan midfielder Roberto Gagliardini on loan this month. Roberto Gagliardini, 25, who operates as a central midfielder, has struggled to nail down a regular spot in the team under Antonio … Read more

Middlesbrough signing this 30-year-old PL veteran would be a true masterstroke

Why James Chester would be a terrific signing for Middlesbrough According to Football Insider (h/t the Birmingham Mail), Middlesbrough are planning a January swoop for Aston Villa defender James Chester. James Chester, 30, has made just two appearances for Aston Villa this season due to injuries and made his first club appearance since last January … Read more

Tottenham re-signing this Serie A ace to replace Kane would be a shrewd piece of business

Why Tottenham must re-sign Fernando Llorente on a short-term deal According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t The Daily Mail), Napoli striker Fernando Llorente could make a shock return to Tottenham this month. Fernando Llorente, 34, left Tottenham on a free transfer at the end of last season and joined Napoli. He has since made … Read more

Celtic would be wise to offload this 23-year-old for £300,000 – Here is why

Why Celtic are doing the right thing by offloading Lewis Morgan According to the Daily Mail, MLS side Inter Miami have agreed on terms with Celtic winger Lewis Morgan ahead of a move. Lewis Morgan, 23, who has had loan spells with St Mirren and Sunderland in recent seasons, has made 18 appearances for Neil … Read more

Derby County would bag a massive coup by signing this PL striker on loan

Why Billy Sharp would be a massive signing for Derby County According to the Sun (h/t The Derby Telegraph), Derby County are interested in signing Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp on loan until the end of the season. Billy Sharp, 33, is currently with his boyhood team Sheffield United, firing the club to promotion back … Read more

Norwich City going all out to sign this 23-year-old La Liga ace would shore up a key position

Villarreal left-back Xavi Quintilla in action. (Getty Images)

Why Norwich City should go all out to sign Villarreal’s Xavi Quintilla According to the Sun (h/t The Pink Un), Norwich City are interested in signing Villarreal left-back Xavi Quintilla this month. Xavi Quintilla, 23, who moved to Villarreal in 2017, has been a regular in La Liga so far this season, racking up two … Read more

1.9 tackles, 1.1 shots – Everton signing this Serie A ace would be a brilliant move

Why Matias Vecino would be an excellent signing for Everton According to Sempre Inter (h/t The Liverpool Echo), Everton are interested in signing Inter Milan midfielder Matias Vecino. Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has expressed an interest in signing the Uruguay international, who isn’t entirely convinced if Everton is the right move since he could be … Read more