Chelsea host West Ham in a London derby at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening and Paul Merson has made his prediction. The Blues head into the game in fifth in the Premier League, whilst the Hammers sit in the relegation zone in 18th place.
Given how January has unfolded results-wise for Manchester City, it is somewhat of a surprise to see Pep Guardiola’s side sit four points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal in the table.
James Pearce has claimed that rumours linking Curtis Jones with an exit from Liverpool in the final days of the January transfer window are ‘wide of the mark’.
Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. The 18-year-old Frenchman is highly rated across Europe and is expected to become a future star.
Ruben Dias has missed the past seven matches for Manchester City due to a hamstring injury. Manchester City’s defensive leader suffered a hamstring injury during City’s 1-all draw with Chelsea at the beginning of January.
West Ham have made contact with Chelsea over a loan move for Axel Disasi, but Lyon and Roma could rival the Hammers according to BBC Sport. Disasi is expected to leave before the window closes at 7pm on Monday evening, but so far no offers have come in for the Frenchman.
Liverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong picked up an injury against Qarabag in the UEFA Champions League during midweek. The Netherlands international is expected to be sidelined for a significant period, and the team is now considering potential alternatives.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly lining up a surprise move for the Bayern Munich attacker Serge Gnabry. The 30-year-old will be out of contract at the end of the season, and the German champions are hoping to agree on a new deal with him.
It seemed it was only a matter of time before Oscar Bobb completed his move from Manchester City to Fulham. Bobb’s opportunities to play in Pep Guardiola’s squad had become limited.
Manchester United are facing a busy transfer period as multiple senior players and new targets continue to be linked with moves involving Europe’s biggest clubs.
Unfortunately for Manchester City and Jérémy Doku, the Belgian international sustained a calf injury in the first half of City’s 2-0 win over Galatasaray on Wednesday evening.
Jeremy Jacquet only wants to join Chelsea and personal terms are agreed, with developments expected after the West Ham game according to Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol.
Raheem Sterling’s exit from Chelsea has shaken up the transfer market. The England winger is now a free agent, and his representatives are holding talks with several clubs.
Manchester City suffered an injury crisis in their defence earlier this month. Injuries to Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol altered how Pep Guardiola had to set up his back line.
Tottenham have reportedly heightened security measures for their senior officials following a surge in frustration from the fanbase. According to a Daily Mail report, tensions between the Spurs hierarchy and supporters have reached a breaking point, leading the club to take proactive steps to protect its leadership during recent away fixtures.
Inter Miami signed Mexican national team forward German Berterame to a designated player contract through the 2028-29 season Friday. Berterame, who had played for Mexican power Monterrey since 2022, will have an extension option in his contract for the 2029-2030 campaign.
Liverpool may have just been handed an unexpected transfer opportunity and it could help Arne Slot solve one of the biggest problems threatening their season.
Despite squandering a two-goal lead, Lazio somehow managed to beat Genoa at the almost empty Stadio Olimpico due to a fan protest. Maurizio Sarri opted for some interesting selections, deciding to give Daniel Maldini his full debut.
Tottenham Hotspur have welcomed midfielder Conor Gallagher and left-back Souza as their only two signings of the January transfer window so far. There remains anticipation for more additions, but time is running out for Thomas Frank’s club.
Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank is under a lot of pressure after a disappointing first half of the season. The Danish tactician has been heavily scrutinised
Tottenham Hotspur have had a terrible season so far in the Premier League, and currently sit 14th in the table with head coach Thomas Frank facing intense scrutiny for his job.
One of the interesting notes from Chelsea’s win over Napoli on Tuesday was the formation that Liam Rosenior used. It was sort of a back 3, with Reece James playing as a centre back.
Just as we were settling in for a quiet Friday night on the Chelsea news beat, things have started kicking off. As is increasingly the case, the drama is centred around our sister club Strasbourg.
Fabrizio Romano yesterday evening put out the interesting information that Axel Disasi was a target for West Ham on loan, and was close to completing a move.