It has emerged that Enzo Maresca didn’t even get the chance to speak to Chelsea player Alejandro Garnacho before he signed for the Blues in the summer.
Gabriel returned to Arsenal’s starting XI against Aston Villa and made an immediate impact by scoring the opening goal against a resilient and well-organised Villa side.
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to sell Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace, and they are now looking to improve their squad. According to a report from TEAMtalk, Spurs have now sanctioned £100 million to improve the squad in January following the Johnson agreement, and Tottenham are looking at multiple options.
Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu is reportedly plotting a major overhaul of his Scudetto-chasing squad at the end of the season. According to Tuttosport via FCInter1908, the 45-year-old could slightly change Inter’s formation next term.
AC Milan are looking to tie Mike Maignan down to a new long-term contract amid growing interest from Inter and Juventus. According to Corriere della Sera via FCInter1908, the Rossoneri have prepared an improved deal for the French goalkeeper.
Forgotten defender Tomas Palacios reportedly has no intention of leaving Inter Milan during the January transfer window. According to FCInterNews, the Argentine center-back is determined to stay at San Siro until the end of the season.
Serie A giants Inter Milan have yet to open talks with Al-Hilal over Joao Cancelo despite developing a strong interest. According to Sport Mediaset via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri have only made contact with the player’s agent, Jorge Mendes.
Enzo Maresca is out at Chelsea, and of course talk has already turned to who might be coming in to replace him. But there’s an argument that, no matter who it is, they are set up to fail.
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, and they will compete with Manchester United for him. The player joined Atletico Madrid for £35 million 18 months ago, but he has struggled for regular opportunities.
Well, there you have it. Chelsea and Enzo Maresca have “parted ways” after a rapid disintegration of a relationship which seemed more solid than ever just a few weeks ago.
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. Real Madrid were reportedly interested in securing his signature, but a report from TEAMtalk claims that they have now abandoned their pursuit of the World Cup winner.
Tottenham Hotspur face a battle to qualify for Europe next season after following a slow start to life under Thomas Frank in North London. The Lilywhites’ struggles in front of goal have been well-documented this season.
Riccardo Calafiori was absent from Arsenal’s most recent match against Aston Villa, despite expectations that he would feature. Supporters had believed the issue that ruled him out of the previous game was minor, leading to confidence that he would return to the starting lineup.
Liverpool are interested in signing Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge, and they are now closing in on his capture. According to Bolavip, Liverpool have submitted an offer to sign the 21-year-old central defender, and he is very close to joining the Premier League club.
Enzo Maresca is out at Chelsea, and already the talk has turned to who will replace him. Alex Crook of TalkSport, increasingly a well connected insider on the Chelsea beat, has already claimed that Cesc Fabregas is “not a contender” to replace Maresca.
Tottenham Hotspur may be struggling on the pitch under Thomas Frank, but they continue thriving as far as their aim of becoming a club attractive for young prospects is concerned.
Manuel Ugarte has reportedly privately green-lit a move to Galatasaray before the end of the month. The Manchester United midfielder is one of a few Reds facing uncertain futures throughout the transfer window, with the likes of Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee also linked with January moves elsewhere.
Chelsea have sacked Enzo Maresca just a few months into his second season at the club. Rumours earlier today that there was a board meeting to discuss the head coach’s future were soon followed by confirmation that he would be leaving.
Myles Lewis Skelly was England’s first choice left back when Thomas Tuchel was first appointed as manager. At the time, the teenager was performing impressively at Arsenal and was widely viewed as the most suitable option for the role.
Tottenham Hotspur spent their money wisely on attacking talents in the summer, bringing in the likes of Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani to strengthen their squad.
Arsenal has sold several players at relatively low prices in recent seasons, but the club has often included a sell-on clause in those deals. This strategy allows them to benefit financially if a player develops well and secures a future transfer elsewhere.
Paul Merson says Florian Wirtz is capable of destroying opposing teams if he gets ‘space’. The German international registered his first competitive goal for Liverpool in a 2-1 win over Wolves in the Premier League at the weekend.
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in the Manchester City attacker, Oscar Bobb. Brennan Johnson is closing in on a move to Crystal Palace, and Tottenham will need to replace him.
Following Arsenal’s impressive 4-1 win over Aston Villa, Manchester City face another important Premier League fixture against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light tonight.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is officially underway. Twenty-four of the continent's top teams entered, but just one will be crowned the champion of African soccer.