Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign the FC Koln winger Said El Mala. The 19-year-old has done quite well for the German club, and he has nine goal contributions in 14 matches.
Alejandro Garnacho was only on the pitch for 45 minutes for Chelsea last night, but he really made the difference. After a first period where the Blues couldn’t really hurt Cardiff, who were controlling the ball well, Garnacho’s drive and running made the game far more open and got his teammates further up the pitch into dangerous positions.
Thiago Silva has ended his contract with Fluminense and will be available as a free agent at the end of the current Brazilian season. The defender is 41, yet he remains one of the finest players the game has produced and continues to demonstrate a level of quality that defies his age.
Inter Milan wingback Denzel Dumfries is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing ankle surgery. According to FCInterNews, the 29-year-old could be out for around four months, leaving Cristian Chivu short of reliable options on the flank.
Wilfried Nancy takes the remnants of his Celtic squad to Tannadice this evening with the Frenchman searching for his first win as Celtic manager… His task
Tottenham finally ended their long-standing trophy drought last season by winning the Europa League against all odds under the guidance of Ange Postecoglou.
If you looked at Chelsea’s rotated team to face Cardiff last night, even in a rotated team there was one very conspicuous absence – Marc Cucurella was not in the squad, which is not something Blues fans are used to.
Inter defender Stefan de Vrij is attracting interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia, the Premier League and across Europe, as he weighs up his future at San Siro with an eye on the 2026 World Cup.
A former Inter Milan goalkeeper has vented his fury over the penalty decision which went against the Nerazzurri in Liverpool’s 1-0 win at the San Siro last week.
Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee could end up joining Roma in January following a breakthrough in the negotiations between the two clubs. The 24-year-old has been unhappy with his limited playing time this season.
Moises Caicedo was brought in to Chelsea’s midfield to strengthen them last night in a largely rotated team, and it worked a treat alongside fellow enforcer Andrey Santos.
Ethan Nwaneri has developed into one of the finest players to emerge from the Arsenal academy and successfully break into the club’s first team. The Gunners have continued to nurture his progress, and he has now been promoted to the senior squad permanently.
Juventus’ decision to sell Alberto Costa to FC Porto just six months ago is increasingly being viewed as a puzzling move, especially given the progress the Portuguese right back was beginning to make at the club.
Emiliano Martinez joined Arsenal fifteen years ago as a teenager from Argentina after the Gunners identified him as one of the finest young prospects in his country.
Manchester United are preparing to ‘welcome’ Harry Maguire back into the fold following his injury layoff. The centre-half has been ruled out since United’s 2-2 away draw with Tottenham Hotspur, during which he limped off in the 72nd minute with a hamstring issue.
Newcastle United are looking for reinforcements in the January transfer window and the player on their radar is Giovani Lo Celso of Real Betis, according to Fichajes.
Sky Sports pundit Alan Smith believes Chelsea have a made a “really good” signing in Pedro Neto after the blues beat Cardiff on Tuesday night. Chelsea advanced to the semi finals of the Carabao Cup with a 3-1 win against the League One side, but were made to work harder than they would have wanted to.
Crystal Palace have begun internal contingency planning amid growing uncertainty over Oliver Glasner’s long-term future at Selhurst Park, with Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior identified as one of three leading candidates should the Eagles fail to agree a new contract with their current manager.
Even the most loyal Arsenal supporters would struggle to deny that the Gunners were fortunate in their 2 – 1 victory over Wolves at the weekend. The match did not unfold as many expected, with Arsenal finding it difficult to break down a determined and well-organised visiting side.
Juventus believe Andrey Santos is a realistic option should a move for Marseille’s Pierre Emile Hojbjerg fail to materialise. Santos joined Chelsea in January 2023 from Brazilian club Vasco da Gama in a deal believed to worth just £13m, and is looking somewhat of a bargain.
Tyler Adams says he realised that his ‘dream’ was to play in the Premier League after he walked out at Old Trafford for the first time. In the build-up to Bournemouth’s clash in M16 on Monday evening, the USMNT international told ‘The Captain’ podcast (by Verizon): “It’s just a special occasion.
Arsenal continues to monitor several players in Serie A, with one name gaining increasing relevance at the Emirates Stadium as a potential future signing.
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi. The 26-year-old has struggled for regular opportunities at the Italian club, and he needs to move in January to get his career back on track.
Ruben Vargas has been linked with a move away from Sevilla, and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing him. According to a report from Fichajes, Leeds United, Aston Villa and Newcastle are monitoring his situation as well.