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Report: Man United are in the race to sign 18-year-old wonderkid
Man United and Arsenal Track Genk Prodigy as Transfer Race Intensifies

Genk’s teenage sensation Konstantinos Karetsas has rapidly become one of the most talked about young midfielders in European football, and the attention surrounding him shows no sign of slowing. As reported by Caught Offside, the 18 year old playmaker is now firmly on the radar of several elite clubs, with Premier League heavyweights Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea all closely monitoring his progress.

Liverpool’s January spend might leave little hope for fans ahead of transfer window
Liverpool’s January spending record raises fresh questions ahead of 2026 window

With January fast approaching once again, Liverpool are preparing for a familiar conversation. Supporters, analysts and rival clubs alike are watching closely to see whether the club’s restrained winter approach will finally shift as 2026 comes into view. Recent history suggests caution rather than urgency, but circumstances inside and outside Anfield may yet force a change of direction.

David Gray’s Hibernian lost 1-0 to Derek McInnes’ high-flying Hearts in October [Getty Images]
No Edinburgh derby is ever a tame affair, but Saturday’s clash between Hibs and Hearts at Easter Road carries more weight than most, with the visitors from Gorgie flying high at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
Christmas Day 1875 was the first meeting of the sides, as a 1-0 win for Hearts at the Meadows sparked a rivalry that has stood the test of time.

Athletics agree to extension with Tyler Soderstrom after breakout season originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The Athletics made another strong move on Christmas day, agreeing to an extension with outfielder Tyler Soderstrom. The deal is worth $86 million over seven years according to MLB insider Jeff Passan.
Additionally, there is a club option for the 2033 season and escalators that could increase the deal by $45 million if met.

Nikola Jokic recorded a 56-point triple-double and set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night.

Utah coach Kyle Whittingham has emerged as the focus of the University of Michigan’s coaching search, sources told ESPN.

The major transformation of a sports centre has taken a big step forward after a £5m funding package was agreed.
Framingham Sports Centre, located within the grounds of Framingham Earl High School near Norwich, is poised to get a significant overhaul as part of plans led by South Norfolk Council.
The proposals include a 370 sq m (3,983 sq ft) extension to house a new gym, a multi-use exercise studio and a full-sized, all-weather 3G football pitch.
School head teacher Becky Arnold said the facilities would have “benefits for the school and our students”.

In Olympic sports this weekend, Mikaela Shiffrin takes arguably the most dominant stretch of slalom skiing in history into the last Alpine skiing World Cup stop of 2025 — a giant slalom and slalom in Semmering, Austria, on Saturday and Sunday (live on NBCSN and Peacock).
Shiffrin has won the last five World Cup slaloms dating back to last season, all by wide margins of more than one second. Before this, no woman or man in history won more than three World Cup slaloms in a row by more than a second.

Premier League: Probable lineups Chelsea – Aston Villa
Probable lineups Chelsea – Aston Villa in the PL

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Chelsea and Aston Villa face off this Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. GMT in the headline clash of Premier League matchday 18. Premier League.
Aston Villa have so far been the surprise package of the 2025-2026 campaign in England, sitting third and just three points behind leaders Arsenal. Chelsea, meanwhile, are fourth with 29 points.
Enzo Maresca will have to do without Lavia, Essugo, Colwill, Estevao, and Delap.

Nottingham Forest vs Man City: Match Preview, Latest Team News and How to Watch
Match Preview: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City

Nottingham Forest welcome Manchester City to the City Ground with the Premier League season at a delicate point for both clubs, albeit for very different reasons. Forest, under Sean Dyche, are still searching for consistency after a campaign that has yet to catch fire. Manchester City arrive in ruthless form, their momentum reflecting a side that has learned how to treat the festive period as an opportunity rather than a distraction.