We all predicted that Andrey Santos would be one of the big winners from Liam Rosenior being appointed as Chelsea’s new manager, but it’s gone perhaps even better than he will have hoped.
Juventus currently sit fourth in the Serie A table after 23 matches, with the Bianconeri ten points adrift of leaders Inter Milan. While the gap to the top remains significant, Juventus are much closer to second-placed AC Milan, who hold a five-point advantage.
It is a big day for the Inter youth academy, because while Matteo Cocchi and Issiaka Kamate get their senior full debuts in the Coppa Italia, they qualify for the UEFA Youth League Round of 16.
Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing the Wolves attacker Mateus Mane. According to SportsBoom, they have held formal discussions to sign the 18-year-old, and he will cost around £45-50 million.
Cagliari confirm they tried to activate their purchase option for Semih Kilicsoy early, but will buy him from Besiktas for the agreed €12m fee plus add-ons.
Liverpool and Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing the Sunderland goalkeeper, Robin Roefs. The 23-year-old Dutch goalkeeper has done quite well since joining the Premier League club, and Sunderland is expecting offers in excess of £50 million for him in the summer.
Arsenal has made it into the Carabao Cup final, and even if that proves to be their only trophy this season, it would still represent a successful campaign.
Liam Rosenior was reflective in the press conference after last night’s defeat to Arsenal. He pointed out that his team had been forced into last minute changes – to the degree that he had to break his usual habits in terms of naming a team.
At 7pm on February 2nd, the 2026 January transfer window officially closed, bringing an end to clubs’ transfer business, but the biggest story might not have been a signing – it was a failed medical.
Manchester United are interested in signing the Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. The talented young midfielder has performed well for the Cherries and has attracted the attention of the Red Devils.
Chelsea’s defeat to Arsenal last night was very disappointing as it saw the Blues dumped out of the Carabao Cup. Interestingly, it was also a turning point in terms of stats for Chelsea.
Arsenal’s mentality and resolve saw them secure their place in the Carabao Cup final, but the moment felt bigger than a single result. It was not just about advancing to Wembley or keeping a trophy dream alive, but rather felt like something internally had shifted.
Argentina club Newell's Old Boys is working on a plan to bring two-time MLS MVP Lionel Messi home next year. A team executive confirmed that it's trying to entice Messi to return to his boyhood club for the first half of 2027.
Sandro Tonali was linked with a potential move to Arsenal late in the most recent transfer window, but no agreement was reached, an outcome that did not come as a surprise.
Tottenham Hotspur youngster Luka Vuskovic has been making headlines in the Bundesliga. On a season-long loan at SV Hamburger, the 18-year-old has been one of the breakthrough stars of this Bundesliga campaign.
Chelsea are plotting an ambitious move to sign Endrick from Real Madrid at the end of the season. The talented young attacker is currently on loan at Lyon and has been outstanding since his move to France.
Liverpool have been named among the “losers” of the January transfer window by Opta Analyst, despite securing a major deal for the future. Opta reviewed the Premier League’s winter business and concluded that our activity did not fully address the problems that have developed this season.
Eberechi Eze is a lifelong Arsenal supporter, and joining the Gunners in the summer represented the fulfilment of a long-held ambition. The move came after a successful period at Crystal Palace, where he won two trophies in a matter of months, and he is eager to continue that run of success in north London.
Tottenham Hotspur’s resilience against Manchester City last weekend would have surprised the fans. Trailing 2-0 at the break, Thomas Frank’s boys mounted an incredible comeback to secure a point, showcasing grit, character and determination in the face of difficulty.
The Athletic’s Deal Sheet concluding the winter window is out, with some big looks ahead to potential business from the summer as well as looking back at what’s been done so far.
This is a syndicated version of this story, originally featured on the BBC Sport website. Chelsea’s January ended up being a quiet one – which was always what was expected, despite some tantalising and far-fetched rumours along the way.
Manchester United missed out on the prospect of signing Ruben Neves on a free transfer in July, as he decided to extend his stay with Al-Hilal. The Premier
Manchester United could emerge as a surprise destination for Jean-Philippe Mateta this summer, with reports suggesting the Crystal Palace forward is now firmly on the Red Devils’ radar.
Despite some reports linking him with a loan move to Major League Soccer (MLS) in January, Harvey Elliott seemingly had no interest in relocating across the Atlantic Ocean.
Liverpool have agreed a deal for Jeremy Jacquet, but the defender is not yet a Liverpool player and will not officially join until the summer. That distinction matters because there has been confusion over whether the 20-year-old French centre-back has already moved to Anfield or has been loaned back to Rennes.