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All the latest news, gossip and rumours from the January transfer window

The final days of the January transfer window put Premier League clubs up against it in the scramble for late additions to make a decisive impact at the business end of the season.

Raheem Sterling, now a free agent after his sad fall at Chelsea led to his contract being terminated, has been linked with Tottenham and seven other clubs.

The Blues have been linked to Jeremy Jacquet, with Liverpool and Bayern Munich reportedly keen to rival Liam Rosenior’s side in the summer should a January deal not materialise.

Premier League leaders Arsenal are plotting a bid for Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez, after Ethan Nwaneri completed his loan move to Marseille. Alvarez would cost up to £87m and Gary Lineker believes he is not happy with his situation at Atletico and could be in favour of the move.

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Unai Emery linked with Real Madrid job

Unai Emery has impressed so much after guiding Aston Villa to a Premier League title race and into the last 16 of the Europa League that Real Madrid are considering the Spanish coach.

A shortlist will be compiled, reports Sky Germany, with Alvaro Arbeloa in temporary charge following Xabi Alonso’s sacking.

Jack Rathborn30 January 2026 10:25

Zinchenko set for Ajax move?

Ajax are closing in on a deal for Oleksandr Zinchenko, reports Fabrizio Romano.

The 29-year-old is on loan at Nottingham Forest from Arsenal, but a permanent deal to Amsterdam could materialise.

The Gunners would bank €1.5m (£1.3m), plus add-ons, which would be tied to the Dutch outfit qualifying for the Champions League.

Jack Rathborn30 January 2026 10:10

Chelsea interested in Endrick?

Another fairly sensationalist claim from Spanish media but one you could see being true!

Fichajes reports that Chelsea are targeting a move for Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Endrick, who has impressed since moving to Lyon on loan recently.

The report claims that the Blues would be willing to make a deal up to €80m, though any move would be complicated by the fact that the 19-year-old is under contract at the Bernabeu until 2030.

Chris Wilson30 January 2026 09:55

Chelsea defender set for West Ham loan?

Axel Disasi is on the brink of joining West Ham from Chelsea on loan, reports Fabrizio Romano.

The Chelsea centre-back could boost Nuno Espirito Santo’s Hammers and the bid to beat the drop.

Disasi was part of the Blues’ “bomb squad”, but has rejointed training under Liam Rosenior.

But there is little chance of regular minutes still at Stamford Bridge, meaning a loan across London could revitalise his career.

Jack Rathborn30 January 2026 09:40

Nuno: West Ham must 'move forward' without Paqueta

Nuno Espirito Santo has admitted West Ham need to "move forward" without Lucas Paqueta after the club reluctantly gave the green light for his £35m switch to Flamengo.

"I think we found a solution that everybody was aware of and came to a good conclusion," said Nuno.

"Lucas was clear that he wanted to return home and we expect the medical and things to become official.

"For me Lucas is a special player, a special person, he's a number 10. I think everything could be different, but the circumstances are what they are.

"He wanted to go to Brazil, and you keep moving, knowing that he's special person and special player and we wish him all the best.

"It could have been done two years ago, and then everything would be different. But it is what it is, and we move forward."

Will Castle30 January 2026 09:25

Haaland and Klopp to make Madrid moves?

Reports in Spain suggest that Jurgen Klopp has made contact with Erling Haaland over a potential move to Real Madrid if the German were to take over as manager at the Bernabeu.

El Nacional claims that Klopp is set to take over as full-time boss at the beginning of next season, and that the German has already contacted Haaland over joining the club.

Reports elsewhere in Spain also claim that Haaland’s dream club is Real Madrid, and that he would only accept a move to the Bernabeu if he were to leave City.

Chris Wilson30 January 2026 09:10

Arne Slot appears to rule out new signings despite Liverpool’s growing injury concerns

Liverpool manager Arne Slot appeared to rule out making a defensive signing this month despite admitting that he thinks Jeremie Frimpong will be “out for a period of time” after the Dutchman was forced off against Qarabag.

Frimpong pulled up with a potential hamstring injury within the first three minutes of the Reds’ 6-0 demolition of the Azerbaijani side, with the Dutchman falling and requiring treatment before trudging off and being replaced by Wataru Endo.

He becomes the fifth name on the treatment table for the Reds, and the fourth defender alongside Joe Gomez, Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley, with Ibrahima Konate also absent at present due to compassionate leave.

Arne Slot appears to rule out new signings despite growing injury concerns

Jeremie Frimpong picked up a knock in the victory over Qarabag leaving Liverpool with no fit right-backs

Chris Wilson30 January 2026 08:55

Spurs lead hunt for Sterling with eight clubs keen on ex-Chelsea star

Tottenham are among a group of eight clubs keen to sign Raheem Sterling after his Chelsea exit.

The Mail reports that Spurs would be keen to bolster their forward options after injuries to Richarlison and Dominic Solanke and the poor form of Randal Kolo Muani and Mathys Tel.

Napoli and Juventus are also linked, with the chance to link up again with Kevin De Bruyne in Naples.

Jack Rathborn30 January 2026 08:40

Dalot considered by Madrid and Bayern after United form

Man United star Diogo Dalot has been linked with a move to Real Madrid.

It’s not the most concrete of reports, with Fichajes detailing the loss to Benfica has pushed Los Blancos to make a move for the Portuguese full-back.

They add that Bayern Munich are also keen, and could spark a bidding war, with United holding a lot of negotiating power, with two years remaining on his deal and the potential for a one-year option.

Jack Rathborn30 January 2026 08:23

Andrews gives assessment of Nelson's faltering Brentford loan

Keith Andrews has acknowledged Reiss Nelson's loan at Brentford has not yet gone to plan, but backed the Arsenal forward to make an impact.

Ahead of Sunday's trip to Aston Villa, Andrews told a press conference: "Reiss has had to overcome a couple of niggles that has just stifled the rhythm of his game and getting up to speed.

"I think anyone that watches us play really sees the levels of intensity that we play with, in terms of how we press and how get after teams, how we spring forward from wherever we are on the pitch, utilise the speed we have and attack with vengeance.

"It hasn't been ideal for Reiss that the fact it's been disrupted and he will feel he has not had enough opportunities. I have to accept that to a point, but equally I feel like some of the attacking players have played particularly well.

"Reiss as a young man, I'm really keen on him, I really like his qualities and really like his qualities as a person.

"I think he has fitted into the football club really well and we just need to get him to that level where he can really impact it consistently."

Will Castle30 January 2026 07:30

Tottenham are exploring a move for former Aston Villa winger Moussa Diaby as they look to boost their attacking options before the January transfer deadline.

Spurs would be required to rival Serie A giants Inter Milan for the 26-year-old’s signature, who plays for Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad following his July 2024 departure from Villa Park.

After 18 months in Jeddah, the Frenchman now open to returning to a Champions League club, criteria which Spurs and Inter currently fall under. Spurs are into the competition’s last 16 after sealing a top-eight finish in the league phase’s final matchday, while Inter were forced to settle for a place in the knockout play-offs, where they will face either Benfica or Bodo/Glimt.

Tottenham want to sign Diaby this window but will need to act fast to get a move over the line before the 2 February deadline, while Diaby is currently assessing his options.

Thomas Frank is lacking in quality options up top, with summer recruit Mohammed Kudus sidelined until April while Richarlison is also out with a hamstring problem.

Inter are favourites for his signature and had been close to a deal on Thursday, but there is still a gap for Spurs to hijack the move.

Diaby has one full season of Premier League experience, featuring in all 38 games of the 2023/24 season with Aston Villa following his club-record arrival from Bayer Leverkusen.

Diaby scored 10 goals and bagged 11 assists across all competitions in that campaign, helping Villa to a remarkable top-four finish.

The winger, a product of Paris Saint-Germain’s academy, attracted interest from Saudi Arabia in the summer that followed, with Villa opting to recoup nearly all of their investment by selling him on for £50m.

He was instrumental in helping Al-Ittihad to the Saudi Pro League title in his maiden campaign last year, finishing the season with the joint-most assists of any player in the league (15) alongside Al-Hilal’s Salem Al-Dawsari.

However, Diaby’s performances in the Middle East have not been enough to convince Didier Deschamps to recall him to the France national team, for whom he boasts 11 caps, though none of them have come since his Aston Villa exit.

Tottenham are currently preparing for the visit of Manchester City on Sunday, which comes a day before next week’s winter transfer deadline.

While the prospect of Champions League football this season may entice Diaby, Thomas Frank’s side are unlikely to be playing in Europe’s premier competition next term with the club dwindling in 14th.

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Transfer news live: Liverpool plot Upamecano swoop, Tottenham eye Crystal Palace forward, Arsenal want ‘unhappy’ Alvarez

All the latest news, gossip and rumours from the January transfer window

The final week of the January transfer window arrives with Premier League clubs making some late additions before the business end of the season.

Chelsea appeared to be accelerating plans to sign Jeremy Jacquet, but a January move for the Rennes centre-back has stalled, leaving Liverpool and Bayern Munich to reportedly join the Blues in negotiations over a summer deal.

Premier League leaders Arsenal are plotting a bid for Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez, after Ethan Nwaneri completed his loan move to Marseille. Alvarez would cost up to £87m and Gary Lineker believes he is not happy with his situation at Atletico and could be in favour of the move.

Tottenham looked poised for a shock swoop after it emerged that they were plotting a deal for Liverpool stalwart Andy Robertson, whose contract is up at the end of the season. After losing his place to Milos Kerkez, the Reds have blocked a premature exit for the 31-year-old citing the need of his services for the remainder of the season. A former Liverpool full-back, Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has struggled at Real Madrid so far, could be a future target for Man City, it has been reported, though any return to the Premier League looks premature with the England international determined to fight for his place.

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Palace set to land £50m Wolves star?

Crystal Palace look ready to sell Jean Paul Mateta, as a deal is close to sign Jorgen Strand Larsen, reports Fabrizio Romano, David Ornstein and others.

A total package, add-ons included, could reach a massive £50m for the Norway forward.

It is a blow for Wolves, and their unlikely bid to beat the drop, but the Eagles could now sanction the sale of their French forward.

Jack Rathborn29 January 2026 10:25

Atletico consider move for ex-Bayern star

Atletico Madrid are considering a move for Leon Goretzka, reports Sky Sports Germany.

The 30-year-old is out of contract after leaving Bayern Munich in the summer.

Goretzka could sign a short-term deal with Diego Simeone’s side, who dropped into the Champions League play-offs last night after failing to finish inside the top eight.

Jack Rathborn29 January 2026 10:10

Ousmane Dembele linked with Saudi Pro League move

PSG star Ousmane Dembele is a target for Saudi Pro League clubs, reports Sky Sports.

The France international could consider a move away after the 2026 World Cup.

The 28-year-old has a contract at the Parc des Princes until 2028, meaning a substantial fee would be due to the Ligue 1 giants if the Ballon d’Or holder is to leave.

Jack Rathborn29 January 2026 09:55

Spurs eye Palace forward to replace Kolo Muani?

Tottenham Hotspur could make a move for Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, reports the Mail.

That follows Juventus interest in their 27-year-old loanee Randal Kolo Muani.

That could be cut short, with the Paris Saint-Germain forward moving back to Turin.

Leaving Spurs and Thomas Frank to acquire a replacement in the Eagles striker.

Jack Rathborn29 January 2026 09:41

Raheem Sterling leaves Chelsea after contract terminated early before January deadline day

Raheem Sterling has left Chelsea after a mutual agreement to terminate his contract.

The former England winger has been out of favour for two seasons at Stamford Bridge, leading to a loan move to rivals Arsenal last term.

But without a move last summer, Sterling has not played a minute of first-team football since.

A statement from Chelsea read: "Raheem Sterling has today departed Chelsea Football Club by mutual agreement, bringing to an end three-and-a-half seasons as our player, having signed in the summer of 2022 when he was transferred from Manchester City.”

Raheem Sterling leaves Chelsea after contract terminated early

The former England winger has not played since his loan to Arsenal expired at the end of last season

Miguel Delaney29 January 2026 07:00

Fulham agree Oscar Bobb deal as Manchester City include two key clauses

Fulham have agreed to sign Oscar Bobb from Manchester City for an initial £27m.

As part of the deal, City will also get a 20 percent sell-on clause and matching rights in case they want to bring the Norway international back to the Etihad Stadium.

Bobb is set to join Fulham as a replacement for fellow winger Adama Traore, who has signed for West Ham, and means they have more cover in case Harry Wilson, who is out of contract at the end of the season, leaves Craven Cottage.

Fulham agree Oscar Bobb deal as Manchester City include two key clauses

Bobb is set to complete a move to London for an initial £27m

Chris Wilson29 January 2026 06:30

Patrick Dorgu out for months as Man United dealt worst case scenario for his injury

Patrick Dorgu is set for up to 10 weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring problem after Manchester United were dealt the worst case scenario for the player’s injury.

Dorgu went down with a thigh problem late into Sunday’s win over Premier League leaders Arsenal, a game in which the Dane starred and scored a spectacular half-volley to give his side the lead after the restart.

Dorgu out for months as Man United dealt worst case scenario for his injury

Dorgu came off injured with a hamstring problem against Arsenal, having scored a stunning half-volley earlier in the game

Chris Wilson29 January 2026 06:00

Arne Slot expects Andy Robertson to stay at Liverpool after Spurs interest

Arne Slot expects Andy Robertson to stay put at Liverpool this month after preliminary talks with Tottenham were held over a move.

Spurs made a surprise approach for the left-back last week, whose contract at Anfield expires in the summer and who had said he would like more first-team football after losing his place in the side to Milos Kerkez.

Liverpool considered Tottenham’s offer out of respect for Robertson but concluded that, as things stand, they need him at Anfield.

Arne Slot expects Andy Robertson to stay at Liverpool after Spurs interest

Preliminary talks were held with Tottenham over a switch for Robertson but Liverpool are now set to keep their vice-captain

Will Castle29 January 2026 05:00

Beto's move collapses

Everton striker Beto’s move to Fenerbache has collapsed.

The Portuguese had been earmarked as a replacement for Youssef En-Nesyri, who is in talks with Juventus, and his agent was spotted in Istanbul this week.

Everton demanded a fee of €20m (£17.3m) which has led Fenerbahce to move onto other targets.

Will Castle29 January 2026 04:00

Harry Kane opens talks to extend Bayern Munich contract

England captain Harry Kane is reportedly in discussions with Bayern Munich regarding a new contract, following a stellar debut season in Germany.

The prolific striker, whose current deal runs until summer 2027, is understood to be negotiating an extension that could see him remain at the Bundesliga champions until 2028 or 2029.

Bayern sporting director Max Eberl confirmed the talks on Monday, stating: "We are talking to Harry."

Harry Kane opens talks to extend Bayern Munich contract

Harry Kane could be set to extend his stay at Bayern Munich, with his current contract set to expire next year

Chris Wilson29 January 2026 03:00

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A thrilling finale could be in store as the knockout places are determined

Knockout places are up for grabs as the Champions League reaches a thrilling finale to the competition league phase.

All fixtures on this final matchday will kick off simultaneously with the action set to come thick and fast as the qualifiers for the round of 16 and knockout play-offs are determined. The second year of this new format has again set up an ending with plenty of intrigue, with only Arsenal and Bayern Munich assured of their spots in the top eight and a handful of sides fully eliminated.

It could be a big night for Newcastle United, who take on holders Paris Saint-Germain knowing a win would be enough to avoid the play-offs. Liverpool, Tottenham and Chelsea all also currently occupy positions in the elite eight despite their domestic up and downs, with Manchester City in contention, too — all will know plenty can change in what promises to be a hectic couple of hours of European football...

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GOAL! Eintracht Frankfurt 0-2 Tottenham

Dominic Solanke gets himself on the end of a poor clearance and touches the ball into the box.

He glances at the goal and drills a shot across the goalkeeper and into the back of the net.

Tottenham’s lead doubles to two and Spurs keep themselves comfortably in the top eight.

Mike Jones28 January 2026 21:37

GOAL! Liverpool 5-0 Qarabag

Mac Allister has a second on the night!

Qarabag make a mess of clearing the ball and it drops to Mac Allister.

The midfielder makes a bit of a hash of his first attempt before nudging the ball into the back of the net.

Mike Jones28 January 2026 21:32

As things stand

For the Premier League clubs, Newcastle need a goal against PSG and so do Chelsea against Napoli.

Both clubs are sitting outside of the top eight due to current scorelines elsewhere.

Barcelona are beating Copenhagen 3-1 meaning they are into the top eight and forcing the English clubs out.

Mike Jones28 January 2026 21:29

GOAL! Napoli 2-2 Chelsea

Massive!

Joao Pedro gives Chelsea a lifeline for the top eight. He collects the ball from distance then smokes it into the top corner with perfection.

Mike Jones28 January 2026 21:25

Jeremy Doku’s early exit against Galatasaray hits Man City with fresh injury blow

Manchester City were dealt a fresh injury blow as Jeremy Doku was forced off during their Champions League clash with Galatasaray at the Etihad Stadium.

Doku had impressed during the first half in which City took a two goal lead over their Turkish opponents but with 10 minutes to go until the break he fell to the ground and had to be subbed off.

The extent of the injury was unclear but it is not good news for City and Pep Guardiola who are undergoing something of an injury crisis.

Jeremy Doku’s early exit against Galatasaray hits Man City with fresh injury blow

The winger picked up a knock in the first half of their Champions League tie with Galatasaray

Mike Jones28 January 2026 21:23

GOAL! Liverpool 4-0 Qarabag

Hugo Ekitike has a goal as Liverpool are ending the Champions League league phase in style.

Their goal difference is up to +10 now and they are securing their spot in the last-16.

More importantly they will avoid a play-off in February.

Mike Jones28 January 2026 21:18

GOAL! Liverpool 3-0 Qarabag

Liverpool have extended their lead at Anfield.

They win a free kick on the edge of the box and Mo Salah is the one to take it.

He curls it with his left foot and sweeps the ball around the wall and into the back of the net.

Easy.

Mike Jones28 January 2026 21:12

GOAL! Eintracht Frankfurt 0-1 Tottenham

Xavi Simons sends a free kick into the box and finds Cristian Romero over by the back post.

He nods the ball into the six-yard box where Randal Kolo Muani gets on the end of it and flicks it into the back of the net.

Thomas Frank’s side lead!

Mike Jones28 January 2026 21:06

Half-time table

At the halfway point of the evening there’s been some change in the top eight which still consists of five Premier League teams.

Arsenal and Bayern remain in the top two spots but Liverpool are up to third and Man City have jumped from ninth to fourth.

Behind them are Real Madrid - who are losing to Benfica - before Tottenham, PSG and Newcastle round out the top eight.

Chelsea have fallen to 12th but a goal in their match with Napoli puts them ninth and on the brink of an automatic spot in the last-16.

Mike Jones28 January 2026 20:59

Half-time!

Here are the final six fixtures and their current scores:

Monaco 0-0 Juventus

Napoli 2-1 Chelsea

PSV 0-0 Bayern Munich

Pafos 1-1 Slavia Prague

PSG 1-1 Newcastle

Union Saint-Gilloise 0-0 Atalanta

Mike Jones28 January 2026 20:53

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All the latest news, gossip and rumours from the January transfer window

Clubs across Europe are entering the home straight of the January transfer window as they look to make final additions before the business end of the season.

Tottenham have produced perhaps the shock of the window so far after it emerged that they were plotting a move for Liverpool stalwart Andy Robertson, whose contract is up at the end of the season. The Scotland captain has been at Anfield since 2017 and has won everything there is to win, but has lost his starting spot this term following the arrival of Milos Kerkez.

Elsewhere, Premier League leaders Arsenal are plotting a bid for Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez, after Ethan Nwaneri completed his loan move to Marseille, while Chelsea are reportedly targeting a loan move for Nottingham Forest midfielder Douglas Luiz alongside trying to seal a deal for promising French defender Jeremy Jacquet.

However, Liverpool may also have entered the race for Jacquet, with the Reds tracking several centre-back targets, including Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven as well as Alessandro Bastoni of Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck. Further forward, Arne Slot’s side are being linked with RB Leipzig and Ivory Coast star Yan Diomande, while Manchester United are tracking several midfield targets, with Ruben Loftus-Cheek among those linked after the news that Casemiro will be leaving at the end of the season.

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Man United youngster heads to Norwich

Manchester United youngster Harry Amass has joined Championship strugglers Norwich on loan for the rest of the season.

The 18-year-old left-back was on loan at Sheffield Wednesday for the first half of the campaign, playing 21 times for the doomed Owls.

He’ll jump right back into the Championship relegation scrap, although this time with a team who have at least a fighting chance of staying up, in the form of Norwich.

Mike Jones25 January 2026 22:00

Zinchenko still discussing Arsenal exit

Oleksandr Zinchenko and Arsenal are still in talks over facilitating an exit for the Ukrainian full-back this month.

Zinchenko, who has spent the first half of the season on loan at Nottingham Forest but played on sparingly, is trying to seal a permanent move to Dutch giants Ajax.

The 29-year-old has travelled to Amsterdam to complete a medical but the deal is on hold until the details over his Arsenal departure are finalised, report Sky Sports.

If Ajax get the green light, they will finalise a six-month contract, with Zinchenko’s long-term future then decided in the summer.

Mike Jones25 January 2026 21:30

West Ham need more signings, admits Nuno

A very positive day at the office for West Ham, as they brilliantly beat Sunderland 3-1 to boost their survival hopes.

But boss Nuno Espirito Santo is still adamant they need new signings before the end of the January transfer window.

“We have one week to go,” said Nuno. “I still believe that we need to rebalance our squad. We need options in some positions.

“We need to become more competitive. I still believe in the work the club is doing.”

Mike Jones25 January 2026 21:00

Lazio chase Everton midfielder

Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam is attracting interest from Lazio, according to Sky Italia.

Iroegbunam joined the Toffees from Aston Villa in the summer of 2024 and has been a regular in David Moyes’s midfield this season, albeit from the bench on occasions.

Serie A side Lazio lost influential midfielder Matteo Guendouzi earlier this month to Fenerbahce and have made enquiries about Iroegbunam as they eye a replacement.

Mike Jones25 January 2026 20:30

West Ham holding firm on Paqueta

West Ham are holding firm with their determination not to sell Lucas Paqueta, having rejected a bid from Flamengo.

Paqueta is desperate to return to Brazil but West Ham don’t want to lose a talismanic figure as they battle relegation and have turned down an offer worth £32.9m plus £3m in add-ons from Flamengo, according to The Athletic.

The 28-year-old midfielder hasn’t played for the Hammers since the game against Nottingham Forest on 6 January, including missing the thumping 3-1 win over Sunderland this afternoon.

Mike Jones25 January 2026 20:00

Alexander-Arnold NOT told to leave Real Madrid

Reports in Spain suggested that Trent Alexander-Arnold had been told by new boss Alvaro Arbelao to find a new club in the summer but the Daily Mail are reporting that is NOT the case.

The 27-year-old has had an underwhelming, injury-interrupted campaign at the Bernabeu so far but retained the backing of ex-manager Xabi Alonso.

Spanish outlet El Nacional claimed that had changed under Arbeloa, who saw the ex-Liverpool full-back as surplus to requirements, but the Mail is adamant there’s no truth in that claim

Mike Jones25 January 2026 19:30

Joe Gomez wanted by AC Milan

Liverpool’s intention to improve their centre-back ranks has led to links to the likes of Micky van de Ven, Alessandro Bastoni and Nico Schlotterbeck but one defender who could be departing is Joe Gomez.

AC Milan are considering the 28-year-old Gomez as an emergency option to fill their defensive needs, according to Italian outlet Calciomercato.

The former Charlton man has struggled for game-time under Arne Slot.

Mike Jones25 January 2026 19:00

Bayern chasing Cody Gakpo

Slightly out of left field, this one, but Bayern Munich are planning to raid Liverpool for another winger, in the form of Cody Gakpo.

Bayern signed Luis Diaz for £65m, including add-ons last summer and, according to Bayern Space, the German heavyweights are planning a move for the same amount to sign Gakpo.

This has been prompted by another target, Yan Diomande, reportedly preferring a move to Liverpool rather than the Munich-based side.

Mike Jones25 January 2026 18:40

"I won't roll out the red carpet for Buonanotte" says Farke

Facundo Buonanotte has been told by Leeds boss Daniel Farke that there will be no easy route into his starting line-up.

Leeds' summer move for the Brighton midfielder was hijacked by Chelsea, but his loan spell at Stamford Bridge was cut short earlier this month to allow him to join Leeds for the rest of the season.

Farke said: "Facundo is a very young, very talented player, otherwise you don't earn caps for Argentina's national team. He's a very skilful player, who has this special creativity that is quite rare at the top level.

"There are many reasons we wanted him because he has several skills we were missing a little bit. But I'm tempted not to praise him too much because he'll think he's already Lionel Messi.”

Mike Jones25 January 2026 18:20

Masuaku set for loan to high-flying Lens

Sunderland defender Arthur Masuaku is close to completing a loan move to Ligue 1 Lens for the remainder of the season.

It’s understood an agreement between the two clubs is in place and that the 32-year-old DR Congo international is due to travel to France to seal the switch.

Former West Ham and Besiktas full-back Masuaku joined the Black Cats on a free transfer last summer as head coach Regis Le Bris reshaped his squad for life in the Premier League, but he has made only four senior appearances for the club to date.

Mike Jones25 January 2026 18:00

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk wants Andy Robertson to stay at the club amid talk of a move to Tottenham Hotspur.

Spurs made an approach to Liverpool left-back Robertson last week and are in preliminary talks about a deal.

Liverpool are considering the offer for their vice-captain, who is out of contract in the summer, and are yet to decide whether to let the 31-year-old leave.

But Van Dijk, who has played alongside Robertson since the Dutchman’s arrival in January 2018, has stressed the Scot’s importance to the club and expressed his desire for him to stay put.

"He's my vice-captain," said Van Dijk.

"Robbo is a very important member of our team and I want him to stay but whatever happens, let's see."

Robertson revealed earlier this month that he has had talks with Liverpool about a new deal but also wants to play more first-team football after losing his place to summer signing Milos Kerkez this season.

Liverpool, who are grateful for the outstanding service Robertson has given them over the last nine years, will consider the Scotland skipper’s wishes as well as the best interests of the club as they weigh up allowing him to move.

He came off the bench at half-time in Saturday’s 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth, replacing Kerkez after the Hungarian endured another difficult outing in a Reds shirt.

"I need all my players," said Arne Slot, justifying Robertson’s relatively early introduction to the game. The Liverpool manager remained tight-lipped when probed about Tottenham’s interest, insisting that “we don’t talk about transfers in public”.

Van Dijk was pressed further about whether Robertson would be in Liverpool’s squad for midweek’s Champions League clash against Qarabag, snapping back: "That's not on me, is it?"

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All the latest news, gossip and rumours from the January transfer window

Clubs across Europe are entering the home straight of the January transfer window as they look to make final additions before the business end of the season.

Tottenham have produced perhaps the shock of the window so far after it emerged that they were plotting a move for Liverpool stalwart Andy Robertson, whose contract is up at the end of the season. The Scotland captain has been at Anfield since 2017 and has won everything there is to win, but has lost his starting spot this term following the arrival of Milos Kerkez.

Elsewhere, Premier League leaders Arsenal are plotting a bid for Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez, after Ethan Nwaneri completed his loan move to Marseille, while Chelsea are reportedly targeting a loan move for Nottingham Forest midfielder Douglas Luiz alongside trying to seal a deal for promising French defender Jeremy Jacquet.

However, Liverpool may also have entered the race for Jacquet, with the Reds tracking several centre-back targets, including Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven as well as Alessandro Bastoni of Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck. Further forward, Arne Slot’s side are being linked with RB Leipzig and Ivory Coast star Yan Diomande, while Manchester United are tracking several midfield targets, with Ruben Loftus-Cheek among those linked after the news that Casemiro will be leaving at the end of the season.

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Anderson prefers Man City to Man United

In a battle of the Manchester clubs, Elliot Anderson is said to prefer Man City, rather than United.

The Nottingham Forest midfielder has long been a target for Man United but they could lose another player to their city rivals, with The I reporting he will join Pep Guardiola’s side this summer.

Anderson has emerged as a key player for not just Forest but Thomas Tuchel’s England as well.

Luke Baker24 January 2026 22:00

Traore in, Rodriguez out for West Ham

More West Ham news, with one in and one out at the London Stadium about to be finalised.

Sky Sports say that midfielder Guido Rodriguez will join Valencia for an undisclosed fee, while Adama Traore will make the move across London from Fulham.

Luke Baker24 January 2026 21:02

Tammy Abraham on brink of Aston Villa move

Tammy Abraham is on the brink of completing a move back to the Premier League, with Aston Villa.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Villa now have an agreement in principle with Besiktas, where Abraham is on loan from Roma, with personal terms having long since been agreed.

The deal will be €21m plus add-ons, with Villa’s teenage defender Yasin Ozcan also part of the package, according to Romano.

Luke Baker24 January 2026 20:00

Man United youngster heads to Norwich

Manchester United youngster Harry Amass has joined Championship strugglers Norwich on loan for the rest of the season.

The 18-year-old left-back was on loan at Sheffield Wednesday for the first half of the campaign, playing 21 times for the doomed Owls.

He’ll jump right back into the Championship relegation scrap, although this time with a team who have at least a fighting chance of staying up, in the form of Norwich.

Amass said: “I've spoken with Ben [Knapper, Norwich sporting director] and the gaffer. They've both told me that they’ve been watching me since Sheffield Wednesday and a bit before that, and they've liked what they'’e seen.

”They like the way that I carry the ball, the way that I am on the ball, the hard work that I show. They spoke to me and said they see that I can do good things here, they believe that it’ll be a benefit for the club and for me, so it should be good both ways.”

Luke Baker24 January 2026 19:29

Zinchenko still discussing Arsenal exit

Oleksandr Zinchenko and Arsenal are still in talks over facilitating an exit for the Ukrainian full-back this month.

Zinchenko, who has spent the first half of the season on loan at Nottingham Forest but played on sparingly, is trying to seal a permanent move to Dutch giants Ajax.

The 29-year-old has travelled to Amsterdam to complete a medical but the deal is on hold until the details over his Arsenal departure are finalised, report Sky Sports.

If Ajax get the green light, they will finalise a six-month contract, with Zinchenko’s long-term future then decided in the summer.

Luke Baker24 January 2026 19:00

West Ham need more signings, admits Nuno

A very positive day at the office for West Ham, as they brilliantly beat Sunderland 3-1 to boost their survival hopes.

But boss Nuno Espirito Santo is still adamant they need new signings before the end of the January transfer window.

“We have one week to go,” said Nuno. “I still believe that we need to rebalance our squad. We need options in some positions.

“We need to become more competitive. I still believe in the work the club is doing.”

Luke Baker24 January 2026 18:34

Lazio chase Everton midfielder

Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam is attracting interest from Lazio, according to Sky Italia.

Iroegbunam joined the Toffees from Aston Villa in the summer of 2024 and has been a regular in David Moyes’s midfield this season, albeit from the bench on occasions.

Serie A side Lazio lost influential midfielder Matteo Guendouzi earlier this month to Fenerbahce and have made enquiries about Iroegbunam as they eye a replacement.

West Ham holding firm on Paqueta

West Ham are holding firm with their determination not to sell Lucas Paqueta, having rejected a bid from Flamengo.

Paqueta is desperate to return to Brazil but West Ham don’t want to lose a talismanic figure as they battle relegation and have turned down an offer worth £32.9m plus £3m in add-ons from Flamengo, according to The Athletic.

The 28-year-old midfielder hasn’t played for the Hammers since the game against Nottingham Forest on 6 January, including missing the thumping 3-1 win over Sunderland this afternoon.

After that game, when asked whether he expects to see the Brazilian in a West Ham shirt again, Hammers boss Nuno Espirito Santo said: “What I hope is the situation to be solved as soon as possible. Every part involved has to be solved and to be clear, so we have a direction to move forward.”

Luke Baker24 January 2026 17:51

Joe Gomez wanted by AC Milan

Liverpool’s intention to improve their centre-back ranks has led to links to the likes of Micky van de Ven, Alessandro Bastoni and Nico Schlotterbeck but one defender who could be departing is Joe Gomez.

AC Milan are considering the 28-year-old Gomez as an emergency option to fill their defensive needs, according to Italian outlet Calciomercato.

The former Charlton man has struggled for game-time under Arne Slot.

Luke Baker24 January 2026 17:26

Alexander-Arnold NOT told to leave Real Madrid

Reports in Spain suggested that Trent Alexander-Arnold had been told by new boss Alvaro Arbelao to find a new club in the summer but the Daily Mail are reporting that is NOT the case.

The 27-year-old has had an underwhelming, injury-interrupted campaign at the Bernabeu so far but retained the backing of ex-manager Xabi Alonso.

Spanish outlet El Nacional claimed that had changed under Arbeloa, who saw the ex-Liverpool full-back as surplus to requirements, but the Mail is adamant there’s no truth in that claim

Luke Baker24 January 2026 17:02

A win so convincing and uplifting that it’s hard to say where it came from. Maybe this is Thomas Frank showing some defiance, and what is possible when you finally have Dominic Solanke back scoring. Maybe this is what happens when you actually try to play on the front foot. Maybe a nadir had actually been reached against West Ham United, and this is the resolute response.

Maybe this just says something about how bad Borussia Dortmund were in a 2-0 that could have been 5-0, because they were pitiful - and that was even before Daniel Svensson’s unfortunate red card.

That still seems a touch uncharitable, since Spurs were clearly ready for something. The team actually played with life. The stadium finally enjoyed an occasion.

The board, meanwhile, can relax for the first time in weeks. This buys them space and time - and maybe yet, somehow, a direct place in the Champions League qualifiers.

They probably shouldn’t be too persuaded by one single win over a desperately disappointing Dortmund, but Frank has a right to smile.

The toxicity never came, except maybe in the apparent contagion of bad defending in the Dortmund defence.

Frank needed this, though. Solanke needed his goal, if for very different reasons given his long-term injury. All of that might point to a night where things start to come together, except that is immediately undermined by the reality that an away game to 19th-place Burnley on Saturday poses a much more significant and serious threat.

That’s for the rest of the week. For now, finally, Frank gets to smile about a performance. You could see it immediately after the game.

You could sense it from the off.

Dortmund just couldn’t cope with Spurs’ press. It was like so many recent Tottenham games, except with the team in white finally doing to another team what everyone has been doing to them.

Wilson Odebert was especially enjoying himself, and tearing at Dortmund in the way many love from such a winger. Niko Kovac’s side couldn’t stop him. It was his quick play - and thinking - that set Spurs on their way, an angled ball back in allowing Cristiano Romero to turn the ball in from close range.

The lead was no more than Spurs deserved.

Dortmund were so rattled that they were making the most basic errors, in defence, and in attack. Waldemer Anton was losing the ball at the edge of his own box, Karim Adiyimi was struggling to control it at the edge of Spurs’. And that was on one of the few moments when they actually got forward.

Spurs could really have been out of sight by the time of Daniel Svensson’s 24th-minute red card, even if Dortmund can reasonably say that stopped them having much chance of a comeback at a mere 1-0, and that it was highly debatable.

The challenge was one of those that looked a lot worse on the belated VAR replay, rather than in real-time.

Either way, the red card just fortified the pattern of the game: Spurs looking so much better.

Within 12 minutes, Solanke had got that goal, and made the game safe.

The temptation after games like this is to wonder how Dortmund would get on in the Premier League, and just how much extreme financial disparity is distorting European football.

Germany’s second biggest club, who currently lie second in the Bundesliga, looked far less physically robust than Bournemouth or Leeds United.

Spurs, meanwhile, are notionally one of the best sides in Europe’s premier ranking but also one of the most sorry and downbeat in England.

Except, the very recent history of the Champions League - not least Bodo Glimt’s win over Manchester City just an hour before - cautions against such debate, especially amid this phoney war stage.

Sure, automatic qualification places may have to be confirmed, but that will never have the same intensity as actual knock-out. There can be a passive feel to so many of these games, as if teams are just sort of lulled into the low-stakes mood.

The other side of that is, well, the business side of the competition. Dortmund have actually been in a Champions League final more recently than any English club, who have only claimed two trophies out of six.

There is an argument that the Premier League’s very wealth works against it for that point of the competition, as it fosters an exhausting competitive intensity not seen in other leagues.

Or, Dortmund might just have had a bad night, as Spurs finally had a good one.

Tottenham’s issues have not gone away. This quietened the toxic dissent of the last week, drowned out by the badly-needed sound of celebration, but there was still fan dissent over their senior concessions policy.

They still have to actually beat Burnley. Frank, at least, can finally point to the example of an encouraging performance.

Tottenham’s turmoil under Thomas Frank has sparked a fierce debate among Independent readers with fans split between those calling for immediate change and those urging patience.

Responding to reports from chief football writer Miguel Delaney that the club are considering his future, many readers argued that the former Brentford head coach’s position has become untenable, citing a lack of identity or playing style, repeated defensive errors and little evidence of progress.

Many felt he was hired to stabilise the club after Ange Postecoglou, only for injuries to persist and performances to deteriorate further, dragging the club towards a potential relegation fight.

Others placed responsibility higher up the club, blaming Tottenham’s hierarchy, medical department and long-standing culture. Several suggested Frank is merely the latest coach to be undermined by poor squad planning, constant injuries and short-term decision-making, with some arguing Postecoglou was unfairly discarded.

A smaller group defended Frank, insisting managers do not suddenly lose their ability and that he deserves time to shape a squad of his own once key players like James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski return.

Underlying much of the discussion was a familiar pessimism about Spurs, with several commenters arguing that institutional flaws and constant managerial churn – rather than one coach – remain the club’s defining problem.

Here’s what you had to say:

I like Frank and think he did a great job at Brentford – but he has to go.

Received wisdom was that Ange’s style of play was the reason for incessant injuries and poor performances, and Frank was brought in to rectify that. But the injuries have continued to mount up, performances are still poor, leaving the club in danger of being drawn into a relegation fight, and now there is no clear identity or style of play.

Something must be very wrong with the medical team at Spurs for the players to be so susceptible to injury and for recovery times to consistently take so long.

Recruitment has also been poor. All I hear is that a left-sided winger is the prime target, but in a team that creates so few chances, what is most needed is a proven goalscorer who can make the best of the scraps available to replace Son.

With that in mind, I don’t understand why Frank was happy for Brennan Johnson, one of the few squad members with a decent goalscoring record, to go to Crystal Palace.

Managerially, I don’t know what the solution is but suspect that we might see the return of Pochettino to try to steady the ship.

Mythicalking

Unfortunately, much as we can’t keep chopping and changing the manager, I think the situation has passed the point of no return. Frank has had 22 league games, six Champions League games and three domestic games in charge, and it is difficult to see any identity in this Spurs side. There has certainly been zero sign of any progress or development.

Yes, there are mitigating circumstances; he’s been shorn of his best attacking talents and we’ve suffered a conveyor belt of injuries, so it’s been impossible to build any depth in the match-day squad. But leaving this aside, there is a lot to lay at Frank’s door: gifting goals playing out from the back, gifting goals by not closing down shots from distance, thinking that Bentancur and Palhinha is a viable midfield pivot, not finding room for Bergvall often enough, and the fact that we are rock bottom of the stats for attempted through balls, etc.

Having said this, the players need to own this situation as well. The likes of Kolo Muani should be embarrassed to collect their wages every week – zero goals in 15 league appearances – but more importantly, it doesn’t look like he gives a damn.

BobbyA

A wee while back, a very good coach from a provincial side was given a chance to manage a top side. He did not enjoy the best of starts, to say the least, but the club kept faith and were duly rewarded.

Of course – Fergie and Man U.

Flint

It’s not him. You don’t suddenly become a bad manager. The squad just isn’t that good, and because of long-term injuries to our best players we’re constantly having to field the B-team. We don’t have the likes of Bale, Son and Kane in the team – nowhere near.

Frank should be given at least until the summer to field a team of his own making. He won’t, though, because the board are like all the rest: trigger-happy and short-term thinkers.

MikeA

The problem with Spurs is the upper management and backroom staff. Firing Postecoglou was a mistake. Hiring Richarlison was a mistake… I can go on.

What do I expect? Spurs will fire Frank. Then they will go to the US and hire an MLS manager willing to give it a go, because no one else in their right mind wants to work with such a band of misfits. Sort of like Celtic, who could not even give their new guy a month.

Both teams deserve what they have.

Postecoglou, Frank and Nancy will be sitting on a beach somewhere, drinking fruity drinks and dreaming about the millions they took away from north London – or Scotland.

Rachel

It looks like Postecoglou overachieved last season.

Tsarbee

Well, Spurs decided to sack Ange despite him winning a trophy and dealing with multiple injuries in the team. They then got rid of key players and gutted the heart of the team. Why on earth they thought the manager of a minor Premier League team would do better shows abject stupidity.

Spurs get what they deserve.

Commonsense1

The problem at Spurs is the culture of the club, which is why, after so many years, everyone knows what ‘spursy’ means.

Hardraingonnafall

If Frank does go, Spurs need to get Alonso, if he’ll come. If he can get Leverkusen to win in Germany, a team known as Neverkusen, maybe he can work another miracle with Spurs. However, knowing what the ownership and backroom boys have been like over the past five or six years, breath will not be held.

Boy from ceiber

They cannot even pass the ball to one another, over and back across the field and back to the keeper… that is the players. The coach must surely know that you cannot score – let alone win – without putting the ball in the opponent’s net.

What to do next? Try the Championship and forget it.

Conqueror

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Transfer news live: Liverpool identify Guehi alternative, Frank’s Spurs future in doubt, Chelsea in wonderkid talks

All the latest January transfer window news, gossip and rumours

Manchester City have completed the signing of Crystal Palace defender, and captain, Marc Guehi, for £20m. Guehi had been garnering interest from other clubs such as Liverpool, Arsenal and Bayern Munich but Pep Guardiola’s side have won the race for the centre-back by paying a fee in this window rather than waiting for his contract to expire in the summer.

Liverpool are now looking at alternatives to Guehi, such as Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni and Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck, while Chelsea have opened talks to sign star Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet, and are also reportedly interested in Lucas Paqueta. Reports from Brazil say the West Ham midfielder prefers to return to his home country but a switch to another European club hasn’t been ruled out.

In a month that has already seen Ruben Amorim and Enzo Maresca lose their jobs, there could yet be more high-profile sackings on the horizon with Thomas Frank’s future at Tottenham under serious threat. Spurs fans turned on the Dane after suffering a dismal defeat to relegation contenders West Ham on Tuesday. Oliver Glasner’s job at Crystal Palace is also under consideration after the Austrian claimed he had been “abandoned” by the club in an extraordinary outburst following the Eagles’ loss at Sunderland.

Manchester United are looking to strengthen before the January transfer window closes. In midfield they have lined up Joao Gomes, Carlos Baleba, Marcos Llorente and Elliot Anderson as targets – Man City are also said to be interested in Anderson – while Nottingham Forest defender Murillo is being looked at to reinforce the defence. The club have also rejected several offers for defender Harry Maguire whose contract is expiring.

Follow all the latest transfer news, gossip, rumours and done deals in The Independent’s live blog below

West Ham still keen on Charlie Cresswell

West Ham remain interested in Toulouse’s Charlie Cresswell despite Wolfsburg pushing hard to try and sign the centre-back.

That’s according to Sky Sports, who say the French club will not listen to offers below £22m and therefore they have rejected offers from Wolfsburg so far.

Cresswell, 23, was of interest to West Ham in the summer and they are weighing up several options for a new centre-back this month.

Luke Baker19 January 2026 17:25

The transfer miscalculation that saw Liverpool lose Marc Guehi to Man City

Nothing, it seemed, became Marc Guehi quite like his leaving. On the last day of August, he scored a stunning goal against Aston Villa. This, it seemed, was his parting gift to Crystal Palace. He was off to Liverpool.

Except he wasn’t. Four-and-a-half months on, some 27 appearances later, with a different destination and a fee that is £15m less, his departure caused ructions at Palace and may bring regret at Liverpool.

His destination was almost Anfield at the start of September, until Palace pulled the plug on the move. Now it is the Etihad Stadium instead.

Read the full analysis from Richard Jolly:

The transfer miscalculation that saw Liverpool lose Marc Guehi to Man City

Having come so close to signing the England international over the summer, Liverpool must now swallow the bitter pill of having been out-thought by City

Richard Jolly, Senior Football Correspondent19 January 2026 17:02

Viana delighted to sign 'one of the best defenders in English football'

Man City director of football Hugo Viana was delighted to secure Guehi’s signature, citing the centre-back as one of the best in the Premier League.

“It is clear Marc has been one of the best defenders in English football for quite some time now, so we are absolutely delighted to bring him to Manchester City,” said Viana.

“I feel we have signed a huge talent who will help us improve. He is only 25, but he has shown already he is a leader, a brilliant professional and someone desperate to improve.

“He is strong, has exceptional defensive qualities, is an intelligent reader of the game, and brings passion and energy every time he steps onto the pitch. I am so pleased it was us he chose to join.

“Marc is entering the prime years of his career. I am sure every City fan is excited to see how good he can be in a sky blue shirt.”

Luke Baker19 January 2026 16:44

Guehi reveals excitement of playing alongside 'big brother' John Stones

Marc Guehi partnered Johns Stones in the middle of the England defence in Euro 2024 and described his international teammate as a mentor.

He hasn’t hidden his delight at playing alongside his ‘big brother’ once more at Man City.

Guehi explained: “John has taken me under his wing, especially within the national team. I see him as a big brother to be honest. He’s someone that has looked out for me.

“Especially playing with him at the last Euros, it was amazing. He just makes your life easier because of his understanding of the game and how good he is. But the person too – such a down-to-earth guy, especially with all that he has achieved.”

Luke Baker19 January 2026 16:26

Marc Guehi outlines motivation behind joining Man City after completing £20m transfer

Marc Guehi’s move to Man City is finally complete and he has explained what the motivation was behind the move to the Etihad

Marc Guehi outlines motivation behind joining Man City after completing £20m transfer

The England international has penned a five-and-a-half year contract at the Etihad Stadium and could make his debut against Wolves on Saturday

Richard Jolly, Senior Football Correspondent19 January 2026 16:09

West Ham want £50m for Paqueta

Tim Vickery of Sky Sports says that Lucas Paqueta could be sold if West Ham’s valuation of the midfielder is met.

Paqueta has interest from Brazilian side Flamengo and the possibility he makes the move in January hasn’t been ruled out.

“Flamengo can afford Lucas Paqueta. Flamengo don't want to go above £40m, West Ham's price, it seems, is £50m,” Vickery said. “Flamengo are huge, probably the biggest club outside of Europe. The Club World Cup is huge over here, it gave them a lot of money and ambition.

“They're champions of Brazil, champions of South America, but it's not enough. They want world domination. Flamengo is where Pacqueta started. In the short-term, remember the World Cup; this is why a lot of South American players are looking to reposition themselves.”

Luke Baker19 January 2026 15:50

DONE DEAL! Marc Guehi completes Man City move

Man City have finally clinched the signing of Marc Guehi for £20m. The Crystal Palace captain, who almost joined Liverpool in the summer before a deadline-day move broke down, has agreed a five-and-a-half year deal at the Etihad Stadium after passing a medical.

Guehi takes City’s spending since the start of 2025 to around £430m and he would have been available on a free transfer when his Palace contract was due to expire in the summer.

But City, who had seen the England international as a long-term target, fast-tracked the move after injuries to fellow centre-backs John Stones, Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol.

“I am really happy and incredibly proud to be a Manchester City player,” said the 25-year-old. “This move feels like the culmination of all the hard work I have put into my career. I am now at the best club in England and part of an unbelievable squad of players. It feels good to be able to say that.”

Richard Jolly, Senior Football Correspondent19 January 2026 15:30

Chelsea preparing to sell George

Tyrique George is looking increasingly likely to leave Chelsea this January according to the Standard.

The 19-year-old academy graduate has not featured in a Premier League squad since October and has interest from other clubs in England as well as Europe.

Chelsea are willing to sell the forward but are also open to a six-month loan until the end of the season if the terms were attractive enough.

Luke Baker19 January 2026 15:10

Brighton's Diego Coppola drawing Fiorentina interest

Brighton defender Diego Coppola is drawing interest from Fiorentina, according to Sky Italia,

Coppola joined Brighton from Hellas Verona in the summer but has made just two Premier League starts, and only nine appearances in total.

Fiorentina have already landed Leeds winger Jack Harrison on loan today but appear set to delve back into the Premier League well once more

Luke Baker19 January 2026 14:51

Celtic to miss out on Callum Wilson

Callum Wilson appeared set to be released from his West Ham contract, and Celtic were primed to snap up the experienced striker, but the Scottish side’s hopes have now been dashed.

The Athletic are now reporting that the 33-year-old Wilson will stay at West Ham after coming off the bench to snatch a dramatic late winner against bitter rivals Tottenham at the weekend.

Wilson had held talks with Nuno Espirito Santo about terminating his one-year contract following the signings of fellow strtikers Taty Castellanos and Pablo Felipe but both parties appear to have had a change of heart.

Luke Baker19 January 2026 14:36