Arsenal take first step to end long-lasting semifinal curse play Arteta expecting a ‘big fight’ in Arsenal’s second leg vs. Chelsea (0:43) Mikel Arteta speaks after Arsenal’s 3-2 win over Chelsea in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinals. (0:43) James OlleyJan 15, 2026, 12:36 AM Close James Olley is a senior soccer writer…

Conor Gallagher joins Tottenham after 17 months at Atlético Madrid ESPN Jan 14, 2026, 04:19 PM Email Print Tottenham Hotspur have signed Conor Gallagher from Spanish side Atlético Madrid, the Premier League club announced Wednesday. Gallagher joined Atlético from Chelsea in August 2024 in a deal worth around €40 million ($44m). – Paratici to leave…

Tottenham confirm Fabio Paratici to leave club after 3½ months ESPN Jan 14, 2026, 02:05 PM Email Print Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that sporting director Fabio Paratici has left the club to join Serie A club Fiorentina in his native Italy. Paratici will leave Spurs after the conclusion of the summer transfer window — 3½…

Premier League’s top 50 transfers of all time play How much pressure is on Mohamed Salah to win AFCON? (1:49) Ed Dove breaks down why winning AFCON could be so important for Mohamed Salah’s legacy in Egypt. (1:49) Bill ConnellyJan 14, 2026, 01:00 PM Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college…

West Ham to discuss lowering Lucas Paquetá valuation – sources Adriana Garcia and Bruno Andrade Jan 14, 2026, 09:35 AM Email Print Lucas Paquetá is on the brink of an exit from West Ham. Nigel French/PA Images via Getty Images West Ham will hold an internal meeting with its shareholders this weekend to discuss lowering the…

Transfer rumors, news: Man City prepare Guehi offer, won’t meet £35m asking price play Laurens: Signing Guehi in January is a no-brainer for Man City (1:07) Julien Laurens analyses the future of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. (1:07) ESPN Jan 14, 2026, 09:03 AM Email Print Manchester City are readying an offer for Marc Guéhi,…

Man United not planning January transfers for Michael Carrick – sources play How Carrick’s ‘hands-on coaching’ could succeed at Man United (1:52) Craig Burley discusses Michael Carrick’s upcoming games managing Manchester United and why he got the role. (1:52) Mark OgdenJan 14, 2026, 08:06 AM Close Mark Ogden is a senior soccer writer for ESPN.com.…

Heated rivalry – Sadio Mane is a better AFCON player than Mohamed Salah, so can Senegal defeat Egypt again? play How much pressure is on Mohamed Salah to win AFCON? (1:49) Ed Dove breaks down why winning AFCON could be so important for Mohamed Salah’s legacy in Egypt. (1:49) Ed DoveJan 14, 2026, 06:46 AM…

How Manchester United chose Michael Carrick as head coach play Is Michael Carrick the ‘least worst’ candidate for Man United? (1:41) Mark Ogden explains the reports around Manchester United potentially appointing Michael Carrick as interim manager. (1:41) Mark Ogden Close Mark Ogden Senior Writer, ESPN FC Mark Ogden is a senior soccer writer for ESPN.com.…

Michael Carrick on Man United return: Club ‘never left me’ play Is Michael Carrick the ‘least worst’ candidate for Man United? (1:41) Mark Ogden explains the reports around Manchester United potentially appointing Michael Carrick as interim manager. (1:41) PA Jan 13, 2026, 10:06 PM Email Print Michael Carrick said Manchester United “never left me” after…

Man United name Michael Carrick head coach until end of season play Dawson: Man United risk throwing away their season with an interim head coach (1:41) Rob Dawson explains why Manchester United’s season could spiral to new lows if the interim head coach is unable to motivate the players. (1:41) Rob DawsonJan 13, 2026, 07:15…

Michael Carrick set to be appointed new Man United interim boss – sources play Will Michael Carrick be a successful interim manager at Man United? (1:10) Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to the possibility of Michael Carrick becoming Manchester United’s interim manager until the end of the season. (1:10) Rob DawsonJan 13, 2026, 10:50…

Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye Rúben Neves as Carrick’s first signing play Is Michael Carrick the ‘least worst’ candidate for Man United? (1:41) Mark Ogden explains the reports around Manchester United potentially appointing Michael Carrick as interim manager. (1:41) ESPN Jan 13, 2026, 08:18 AM Email Print Michael Carrick is set to make Al…

Wayne Rooney open to joining Michael Carrick at Man United; advocates for Roy Keane play Is Michael Carrick the ‘least worst’ candidate for Man United? (1:41) Mark Ogden explains the reports around Manchester United potentially appointing Michael Carrick as interim manager. (1:41) ESPN Jan 13, 2026, 08:30 AM Email Print Wayne Rooney has admitted that…

Predicting the Premier League table: How will all 20 teams finish the season? play Is Thomas Frank on borrowed time at Tottenham? (1:19) Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens look back on Tottenham 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in third round of the FA Cup. (1:19) Ryan O’HanlonJan 13, 2026, 08:31 AM Close Ryan O’Hanlon is…