Manchester United’s transfer window has suddenly turned into a soap opera. After a period of quiet speculation about signings in the winter market, the Red Devils have taken supporters by surprise.
Crystal Palace have just endured what might go down as the darkest week in the club’s recent history. A series of blows that few supporters saw coming have left Selhurst Park in turmoil, with questions swirling about the future of one of English football’s most exciting projects. This wasn’t just a bad week for the Eagles.
West Ham are reportedly exploring the possibility of doing business with Arsenal both during the current transfer window and in the summer, with two Gunners players emerging as potential targets.
It’s perhaps just as well that the Celts will not be heading for Beechwood Park this Sunday – because they might have gone to the wrong venue… Celtic’s Scottish Cup game with Auchinleck Talbot will see both teams playing away as the match has been moved to Kilmarnock’s Rugby Park.
The Israeli international enjoyed a nine-year spell in Glasgow, making 245 appearances after being recruited by Neil Lennon following trial periods at Manchester City.
Juan Cabal could be nearing the end of his time at Juventus, as the Bianconeri are reportedly prepared to sanction the sale of the left-back. Cabal missed much of last season due to injury, and the club have not received the expected value from his performances since his arrival.
Real Madrid are evaluating their options for the summer, when they could be set for a third change of manager in the space of a year. Alvaro Arbeloa has replaced Xabi Alonso this week, but the former Castilla coach is not guaranteed to be in charge next year.
Alan Shearer has offered his prediction ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest this weekend, as the Gunners continue their push towards securing the league title.
Bobby Vincent of Football.London has just done a Q and A as we reach the midway point of the January transfer window, and as you’d expect, most questions are about potential moves Chelsea could make.
Juventus are cooling their interest in a possible return for Federico Chiesa, with the operation currently on hold as doubts grow over costs and squad balance.
Declan Rice and Albert Stuivenberg were involved in a brief clash during half-time of Arsenal’s recent 3-2 win against Chelsea, although Mikel Arteta has since moved to downplay the incident.
Juventus have reportedly expressed interest in Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace and have made initial enquiries regarding a potential move for the French striker.
Sheffield United are back in Championship action as the Blades return to league duty on Saturday afternoon with a trip to The Valley to face Charlton Athletic.
It’s been a tough season for Strasbourg. They’ve started slowly compared to last year, and now have lost their manager to sister club Chelsea. Fans are understandably upset and worried about the future of their club.
Rasmus Hojlund could have ended up at Milan before his move away from Manchester United, but the striker ultimately rejected the Rossoneri in favour of Napoli due to sporting and contractual guarantees.
Arsenal supporters familiar with Mikel Arteta’s press conferences would not be surprised by his measured responses regarding injured players, as the manager has traditionally given little away when questioned about potential returns.
Liverpool’s decision not to pursue Guehi further now looks clearer after new financial details surrounding his move elsewhere emerged. Ben Jacobs and Alex Crook reported on X that Marc Guehi will earn around £200,000 per week at Manchester City, placing him among the club’s top ten earners.
Chelsea host Brentford at Stamford Bridge in a huge game on Saturday afternoon and Paul Merson has given his prediction. The match will be Liam Rosenior’s first Premier League game in charge of the Blues, and he’s won one and lost one of his first two games.
Conor Gallagher is now officially a Tottenham Hotspur player, and the England international’s arrival undoubtedly improves Thomas Frank’s squad, particularly amid news that Rodrigo Bentancur is facing a minimum of three months on the periphery after undergoing hamstring surgery.
Chelsea only want to sign a centre back this month if the right player becomes available according to reports. Former head coach Enzo Maresca asked for a new centre back last summer after Levi Colwill suffered an ACL injury after the Club World Cup.
Liverpool and Chelsea have been given a boost as Bayern Munich no longer seem to be planning a transfer move for Lyon winger Malick Fofana. According to Christian Falk, writing in his exclusive column for CF Bayern Insider, Bayern looked at Fofana in the past but are not currently planning to follow through on that interest.
Liverpool reportedly look to have been given a significant boost in their pursuit of the transfer of Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck. The Reds have been following Schlotterbeck for some time now, with the Germany international likely to cost around £50m, as per a recent report from TEAMtalk.
Tottenham are looking to act swiftly in the transfer market and bring in a few quality players for the remainder of the campaign. The Lilywhites have already strengthened their squad by signing Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid on a long-term deal.
Vicario has faced criticism this season, including fan boos in some matches, and reports suggest his long-term future at Spurs could be in doubt, with links to a return to Italy (e.g., Inter Milan).
Manchester United are preparing for Harry Maguire to pull the curtain on his tenure after seven years this summer. Indeed, the centre-half is now in the final five months of his deal at Old Trafford, with the board yet to offer him fresh terms or an extension.