Mikel Merino could remain on the sidelines for an extended period as further details emerge regarding his injury. The midfielder has already missed time due to the problem and is expected to be unavailable for selection for the next few weeks.
With the January window shut, it is fair to look back on it with a hint of disappointment, as the chiefs at Hotspur Way left so much on the table going into the second half of the season.
Somehow, Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho has made the Carabao Cup Team of the Semi-Final after playing just 15 minutes. Not one other single Chelsea player has made the team, showing really that there was no standouts on their side, at least in terms of the stats anyway.
Arne Slot used his pre-Manchester City press conference to highlight Florian Wirtz as a clear example of how patience and trust can pay off during a difficult Premier League season.
Manchester United’s interim manager Michael Carrick will have “very good chances” of landing the job permanently if this strong start continues. That’s according to Fabrizio Romano on YouTube, with the journalist explaining that there’s no final decision yet on the Man Utd manager position.
Former Chelsea and Real Madrid talisman Eden Hazard has backed Inter Milan to win the Serie A title this season. Speaking to Tuttosport via FCInter1908, the 35-year-old heaped praise on the Nerazzurri.
Christopher Nkunku is finally delivering the goods at Milan, having averaged one goal every 63 minutes in Serie A in the last month. France international Nkunku is Milan’s best scorer in 2026, with three goals scored since the start of the year.
Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali confirmed the club is unlikely to keep Inter target Tarik Muharemovic next summer. Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, Carnevali took stock of the Bosnian defender’s future.
Ben Foster was full of praise for Manchester United’s main man, Bruno Fernandes, following his world-class display against Fulham. The Old Trafford talisman was pulling the strings once again for United against the Cottagers last Sunday.
Serie A powerhouse Inter Milan wrapped up their first-ever profitable financial year on June 30, 2025, under the guidance of Oaktree. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInter1908, the Nerazzurri registered an impressive profit of €35.4 million.
Chelsea legend Edan Hazard admits that he has told Cesc Fabregas to come the next Chelsea manager one day. And he’s not the first Chelsea legend saying that Fabregas needs to be the Chelsea manager one day soon, with John Terry also saying something similar this morning as well.
Inter Milan star Andy Diouf went from strength to strength in last night’s Coppa Italia quarter-final win over Torino. According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the French midfielder seized the opportunity to shine in a rare midfield start.
Omar Marmoush’s double in the Manchester City vs Newcastle game was vital for the Citizens, who beat the Geordies 3-1 in the Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg to set up a massive final against Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly agreed to sell Jhon Arias back to Brazil, accepting a £21 million offer from Palmeiras despite the English transfer window already being closed.
Arsenal has led the Premier League table for much of this season and is now widely considered the team with the strongest chance of becoming the next champions of England.
Chelsea legend Eden Hazard has made a rather controversial claim about Cesc Fabregas being an ideal pick to be Blues manager. This comes just a few weeks after Liam Rosenior’s appointment to replace Enzo Maresca, though it isn’t entirely clear if Hazard is pushing for this to happen now.
Mikel Merino may not feature for Arsenal again this season, although there remains hope that he could return before the campaign concludes. The midfielder has missed the club’s last few matches due to injury, with Arsenal carefully managing his fitness during his recovery.
Liverpool could reportely vie with two London heavyweights in the battle to snap up teenage Middlesbrough forward Cruz Ibeh. The 17-year-old was handed his senior debut for the Teesside club in their FA Cup clash away to Fulham last month and has also been an unused substitute in a couple of Championship games for Kim Hellberg’s in-form outfit.
Arne Slot is hopeful that Liverpool could have Joe Gomez available for the Premier League showdown against Manchester City on Sunday. The 28-year-old was forced off with injury after an accidental collision with Alisson Becker in the recent 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth and missed the subsequent wins over Qarabag and Newcastle.
Martin O’Neill has suggested that Arsenal could be considering a move for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the coming weeks. The former Liverpool man has been training with the Gunners over the past few months as he looks to maintain his fitness while waiting for a new club.
Manchester United were presented with an opportunity to bolster their midfield during the recently concluded winter transfer window, but ultimately chose to hold their nerve and stick to a longer-term plan.
Dario Essugo is expected to be out until March after the midfielder suffered a setback in training according to The Athletic. The 20-year-old joined Chelsea from Sporting Lisbon in the summer for £18.2m, and made his debut at the Club World Cup, but has yet to feature this season.
Manchester United are hoping they can come out on top in the race for Murillo’s signature this summer. Although Nottingham Forest will be doing their absolute
Tottenham have identified Aitor Paredes as a target for the summer transfer window, and they are prepared to sign the Athletic Club Bilbao defender. The 25-year-old has established himself as a key player for the Spanish club, and he has proven his quality in La Liga.