It's been a few weeks since Real Madrid and head coach Xabi Alonso parted ways, although it feels much longer. Castilla coach Álvaro Arbeloa stepped into the role and, after a disastrous start in the Copa del Rey, earned three wins in a row.
Tottenham are already preparing for a late twist in the January transfer window, with reports suggesting Jean-Philippe Mateta could become their primary attacking target if Randal Kolo Muani leaves the club for Juventus.
Lazio forward Tijjani Noslin has a new suitor in the shape of Bologna, although Monaco are reportedly leading the queue. Aside from his heroics against Parma, the 26-year-old never truly managed to convince Maurizio Sarri.
Newcastle United are reportedly leading the race for the potential transfer of Real Madrid attacking midfielder Brahim Diaz. Los Blancos are open to letting the 26-year-old leave before the end of this transfer window, and will accept offers in the region of €60m, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.
According to reports in Italy, Milan are interested in Manchester City defender Nathan Aké, Tottenham’s Radu Dragusin and Lazio’s Mario Gila, but the latter would only move to San Siro in the summer.
Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham looked lost for words after his side fell to a 4-2 defeat to Benfica on Wednesday night in the Champions League. The result sees Los Blancos drop into the play-off round, and consequently, they will have two more games in February.
Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven is enjoying a strong individual campaign. The Dutchman has taken his game to another level, delivering consistent performances week in, week out for the north Londoners despite their struggles in the Premier League under Thomas Frank.
Inter have opened talks for a new winger, Moussa Diaby, reaching an agreement on personal terms and starting negotiations with Al-Ittihad. The two outfits are discussing an initial loan.
Juventus have identified Randal Kolo Muani as their new top target to bolster the attack, but they’re keeping four alternative tracks alive. Luciano Spalletti has reiterated the club’s need to recruit a classic No.9 capable of holding up the ball, an aspect that Jonathan David and Lois Openda have been struggling with.
Serie A giants Inter Milan have reportedly not given up on their pursuit of PSV Eindhoven winger Ivan Perisic. According to Sky Sport via FCInter1908, the Nerazzurri are waiting for the Dutch side’s response with bated breath.
Inter Milan beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in a mouth-watering UEFA Champions League showdown last night but failed to secure a top-eight finish. According to Calcio e Finanza via FCInter1908, the Nerazzurri have already made a substantial profit from their European campaign.
Crystal Palace have reached an agreement to sign Jørgen Strand Larsen from Wolverhampton Wanderers, in a deal worth £45 million plus a further £5 million in add-ons, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Viktor Gyokeres’ form has not been that great for Arsenal. The Swedish striker enjoyed a great scoring record for Sporting CP before coming to Arsenal.
Jurgen Klopp is set to make a highly anticipated return to the Anfield touchline, albeit in a very different role from the one Liverpool supporters became accustomed to during his iconic managerial reign.
Chelsea’s attacking midfielder Cole Palmer’s future has been in the rumour mill this past week or so, and Fabrizio Romano has just spoken on it. The transfer expert is the latest to report on Palmer’s future and what it might look like, with some believing that he could be unhappy at Chelsea.
Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee continues to push towards the exit door, with Juventus emerging as a serious destination. After making the move from Bologna in the summer of 2024, the Dutchman endured a rollercoaster first campaign at Old Trafford, but at least he was a regular feature in the lineup.
Oleksandr Zinchenko is poised to join Ajax for the remainder of the current season after spending the first half of the campaign on loan at Nottingham Forest.
Arne Slot’s post-match praise after Liverpool’s 6-0 win over Qarabag was aimed squarely at Wataru Endo. With Jeremie Frimpong forced off inside two minutes, Endo came on at right-back and quietly helped keep the night under control.
Joe Cole has admitted he was unhappy to see Chelsea agree to sell Noni Madueke to Arsenal during the summer transfer window. The former midfielder believes the Englishman remains one of the finest attacking players in the Premier League and feels he could still have played a meaningful role in the success being pursued at Stamford Bridge.
Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard is edging closer to deciding the next step of his career, with reports suggesting talks are ongoing with clubs in both England and Italy.
Hugo Ekitike left a pointed tongue-in-cheek reply to an Instagram post from Ryan Gravenberch after Liverpool’s 6-0 win over Qarabag on Wednesday night.
Fabrizio Romano has hinted that Liverpool could alter their January transfer stance in the wake of the latest injury blow to Arne Slot’s squad. The Reds
Fresh reports from Italy suggest Manchester United may have softened their stance on Joshua Zirkzee’s future. In the lead-up to the winter window opening, it was claimed that United would block any potential exit for their No.11 in order to keep the squad full to the brim with options.
Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has been asked what the difference is between former boss Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior. The interview came after Pedro played a Man of the Match performance to help Chelsea beat Napoli in the Champions League last night, with the attacker scoring two very important goals.
Chelsea beat Napoli 3-2 in Naples last night, and you might have missed some big transfer news that came out around the same time! We are obviously still in a transfer window, so we are all keeping an eye on any last minute transfer business that Chelsea might get up to.