Premier League Clubs in the January Transfer Window

The Premier League clubs are actively involved in the January transfer window, aiming to strengthen their squads for the second half of the season. Among them, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United have been particularly active. Two of these teams have made managerial changes due to a poor start to the 2026 season. Manchester United has sacked Ruben Amorim and placed Darren Fletcher in temporary charge, while Chelsea has appointed Liam Rosenior as their new manager.

Chelsea’s Bold Moves

Chelsea is making headlines with its ambitious transfer strategy. The club has launched a blockbuster £128 million bid for Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr. Additionally, they are showing interest in Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, with a similar fee expected. This move highlights Chelsea’s intent to bolster their attacking options.

Arsenal’s Interest in Rodrygo

Arsenal has also been linked with several players. They are reportedly interested in reviving their long-standing interest in Rodrygo, while also considering Arda Guler, Kenan Yildiz, and Nathaniel Brown. This indicates that the Gunners are looking to add depth to their forward line.

Manchester City’s Defensive Moves

Manchester City is preparing to secure the signing of Marc Guehi after losing Josko Gvardiol to injury. They are also set to finalize a deal for Antoine Semenyo. These moves are crucial for the team as they look to strengthen their defense ahead of the latter part of the season.

Tottenham’s Winger Targets

Tottenham continues to monitor the winger market, with Maghnes Akliouche, Yan Diomande, Christos Tzolis, and Omar Marmoush on their radar. West Ham is targeting goalkeeper Bento after sealing a double deal for Valentin ‘Taty’ Castellanos and Pablo Felipe.

Key Transfer Updates

• Chelsea announces Rosenior: Liam Rosenior has been appointed as the new head coach of Chelsea.
• Mainoo makes Man Utd ‘U-turn’: Kobbie Mainoo has withdrawn his request to leave Manchester United following the sacking of Ruben Amorim.
• Arsenal lodge first £52m bid for Rodrygo: Arsenal has submitted an opening bid for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo.
• Tottenham turn attentions to Maghnes Akliouche: Tottenham is focusing on Maghnes Akliouche as a potential target.
• Man Utd sack Amorim hours after explosive press conference: Manchester United has sacked Ruben Amorim after a controversial press conference.
• Man City ‘explore move’ for Marc Guehi: Manchester City is exploring a move for Marc Guehi.
• Man Utd to recall Rashford?: There are rumors that Marcus Rashford might be recalled from his loan at Barcelona.

Manchester United’s Potential Recall of Rashford

Manchester United could try and recall Marcus Rashford following the sacking of Ruben Amorim. The England international is currently on loan at Barcelona, but Spanish outlet Sport could bring him back for a reunion with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, should the Norwegian be named as United’s interim boss. The forward played some of his best football under Solskjaer, emerging as a key player for the Red Devils during the former striker’s reign. The report details that Barca are not considering triggering their buy option for Rashford due to financial concerns.

Tottenham’s New Transfer Plan

Tottenham may be forced to sign a forward in January as Mohammed Kudus faces a considerable spell on the sidelines. Kudus went down off the ball with a thigh injury during Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Sunderland at Hotspur Stadium and was withdrawn after receiving treatment. It remains unclear exactly how long he will be sidelined, but, after scans revealed the injury is worse than first feared, he is expected to miss multiple matches. His absence leaves Spurs seriously shorthanded in attack. The right flank will prove a particular problem area after Brennan Johnson was sold to Crystal Palace last week.

West Ham’s Loan Deal

West Ham striker Callum Marshall is set to join 2. Bundesliga side VfL Bochum on loan until the end of the season. While his first-team involvement has been limited this campaign, he has starred in the club’s Under-21 outfit, tallying seven goal involvements in eight appearances between the PL2, Vertu Trophy, and National League Cup. West Ham have invested heavily in strikers in the early days of the window, adding Taty Castellanos of Lazio and Pablo Felipe of Gil Vicente for a combined £43.4 million as they look to dodge relegation, meaning first-team opportunities are set to become even more scarce for academy talent. As such, Standard Sport understands Marshall will spend the rest of the season on loan in Germany with VfL Bochum. He will undergo a medical on Wednesday morning ahead of finalising the move.

Souza’s Interest in Tottenham

Brazilian talent Souza is keen on joining Spurs this month, according to Diario AS. Spurs are in talks with Santos for the 19-year-old forward, who reportedly likes the idea of playing in the Premier League and living in London. AC Milan are also said to be keen on the player, but Spurs are preparing a new bid.

Semenyo’s Medical

Antoine Semenyo is due to undergo a medical at Man City on Thursday, according to Sky Sports. Agreements in principle are already in place for the move, which will be formalised following the medical. He will play his last match for Bournemouth on Wednesday, facing Tottenham at home.

Semenyo’s Potential Final Game

Andoni Iraola has admitted that Antoine Semenyo could play his final game for Bournemouth when the Cherries take on Tottenham on Wednesday. The forward has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester City, and he has a £65 million release clause in his contract at the Vitality Stadium, which needs to be triggered by January 10. There were previous concerns that the Ghanaian would not play against either Chelsea or Arsenal, but he featured in both of those games. Now, Iraola has said that the Spurs game could be Semenyo’s last on the Dorset coast.

Manchester United’s Next Manager

Oliver Glasner has moved to distance himself from the Manchester United vacancy after emerging as the bookmakers’ favorite to succeed Ruben Amorim. Amorim was sacked by Man United on Monday morning after only 14 months in charge. The announcement came less than 24 hours after a fiery press conference that followed a 1-1 draw away at rivals Leeds. Soon after Amorim’s exit was confirmed, Glasner was installed as the bookies’ favorite to become the next Man United head coach. Glasner asked about links to Man Utd ahead of Crystal Palace’s clash against Aston Villa and said: “I am not allowed to bet. My contract has one paragraph that I am not allowed to bet. And I don’t look at it. I also cannot give insider information. That would also be breaking my contract. I am Crystal Palace manager and it makes no sense for you to ask more questions about it.”

Esse’s Loan Move

Crystal Palace are preparing to send Romain Esse to Coventry City on loan until the end of the season. The 20-year-old has played sporadically in the UEFA Conference League this term but is yet to break into the Eagles’ first team on a regular basis and has appeared only seven times in all competitions this season. But talks between Palace and Coventry have been ongoing for some time and Esse is now set to join the Championship leaders, managed by Chelsea legend Frank Lampard, for the next six months. Standard Sport understands Esse’s medical will go ahead in the coming days, and he will play no part in Crystal Palace’s Premier League meeting with Aston Villa on Wednesday.

Enzo Maresca’s Statement

Enzo Maresca has broken his silence on his Chelsea exit and says he “leaves with inner peace” after leaving the club in a better place than it was when he took over. The Italian departed the club on New Year’s Day after 18 months as head coach after his relationship with the Chelsea hierarchy quickly deteriorated. Maresca was hired in July 2024 and guided Chelsea to a fifth-place finish last season, as well as winning the Conference League and Club World Cup in the summer. They were the first two trophies Chelsea have won in the BlueCo era.

Glasner’s Update

Oliver Glasner has moved to distance himself from the Manchester United vacancy after emerging as the bookmakers’ favorite to succeed Ruben Amorim. Amorim was sacked by Man United on Monday morning after only 14 months in charge. The announcement came less than 24 hours after a fiery press conference that followed a 1-1 draw away at rivals Leeds. Soon after Amorim’s exit was confirmed, Glasner was installed as the bookies’ favorite to become the next Man United head coach. Glasner asked about links to Man Utd ahead of Crystal Palace’s clash against Aston Villa.

O’Neil’s Contract

It looks to be a case of one English coach out at Strasbourg and one English coach in as the replacement. Earlier today it was announced that Liam Rosenior had left his role as head coach of the Ligue 1 side to take up that same role at Chelsea. Fresh reports now claim Strasbourg have reached an agreement in principle with Gary O’Neil to succeed Rosenior. O’Neil expected to sign his contract as head coach of the French club soon.

Guardiola’s Transfer Plans

Manchester City have been linked with Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi as Pep Guardiola aims to freshen up his squad for the second half of the season. If City are able to bring both players to the Etihad Stadium, it will be the second successive January window in which the club has been active. However, Guardiola insists a repeat of last January when Omar Marmoush, Nico Gonzalez, Vitor Reis and Abdukodir Khusanov all arrived is not on the cards this month. He said: “Maybe we get something but it is completely different [to last season]. We are not going to buy four our five players like last season. To have the best transfer net spend in the country. We are not but apparently we always are.”

Transfer Verdict on Every Tottenham Player

Tottenham are facing a big year in the transfer market. Spurs badly need to upgrade their squad in 2026 and are set to be active in January, with the club targeting new signings in some key areas. There will also be player departures this year as Spurs rebuild under the Lewis family. Here, Standard Sport runs the rule over every player in the first-team squad and assesses who they should keep and who they should sell.

Bournemouth’s Bid

Speaking of Bournemouth, reports claim they have identified a replacement for Antoine Semenyo once his move to Man City is complete. Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling is said to be on the Cherries’ radar this month. However, Sky Sport in Germany claim Bournemouth have seen an opening offer of £35 million rejected by the Bundesliga side.

Semenyo’s Update

Andoni Iraola has confirmed Antoine Semenyo will play for Bournemouth against Tottenham tomorrow. Amid talk of a move to Manchester City, the likelihood is this will be the winger’s farewell’s appearance. “The chances are it is his last game,” Iraola said in the pre-match press conference. “But right now there is nothing signed with any club.”

Deal Confirmed

Plenty of business happening at Chelsea this month as forward Mara Alber has joined Werder Bremen on loan for the remainder of the season.

Why Liam Rosenior Won’t Be in Chelsea Dugout Against Fulham

Liam Rosenior will watch on from the stands at Craven Cottage as Calum McFarlane leads Chelsea against Fulham. Rosenior was on Tuesday morning announced as Chelsea’s new head coach on a contract that runs until 2031 and includes the option to extend by a further 12 months. The 41-year-old said his goodbyes to Strasbourg in a final press conference held in France shortly before, and will now travel back to London and take his first training session as Chelsea boss at Cobham on Thursday morning as the Blues prepare for Saturday night’s FA Cup third-round trip to Charlton. Before that, the Blues face west London rivals Fulham in the Premier League on Wednesday night.

Eddie Howe’s Stance on Manchester United Job

A quick break away from the Liam Rosenior and Chelsea news for a quick update regarding Manchester United’s search for a new head coach. Eddie Howe is 33/1 with bookmakers Betfair to become the next Man Utd manager and was touted for the role by club legends Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt on their podcast, ‘The Good, the Bad and the Football’. However, Howe was unequivocal when his name was mentioned with the United job earlier in the season and has reiterated his “100 per cent” commitment to Newcastle upon fresh links.

Rosenior’s Message

Liam Rosenior has outlined his vision to build a team for Chelsea fans to be proud of, in a strong message to supporters following his appointment at Stamford Bridge. Rosenior has signed a six-year contract at Chelsea and says he has “a real hunger to win at the very highest level” following his move from Strasbourg. His first match in charge will be Saturday’s FA Cup third-round tie at Charlton, but Standard Sport understands the 41-year-old is to be sat alongside Chelsea directors in the stands when the Blues face Fulham in the Premier League on Wednesday.

Rosenior’s Contract Length Confirmed

Chelsea officially announced on Tuesday morning that Liam Rosenior had been named as Enzo Maresca’s long-term successor after he held positive face-to-face talks with the club on Monday, having flown to London from France over the weekend. Rosenior has signed an initial five-and-a-half year contract at Stamford Bridge that will run until the summer of 2031 and includes the option for a further 12 months.

Loan Deal Ends

Forest Green Rovers have confirmed James Balagizi has returned to Liverpool. Balagizi signed on loan in August 2025 and went on to find the back of the net once in ten appearances for Rovers.

Rosenior Confirms Coaching Staff

Liam Rosenior has revealed that he will take three members of his Strasbourg coaching staff with him to Chelsea. At a press conference on Tuesday morning, Rosenior confirmed that he has reached a verbal agreement to take the vacant managerial job at Stamford Bridge, ending his 18-month spell in Ligue 1. The French club are owned by the same BlueCo investment vehicle as Chelsea and Rosenior had been the obvious favourite to replace Enzo Maresca after the Italian’s exit on New Year’s Day. Rosenior sat down for his final Strasbourg press conference alongside Kalifa Cisse, who has worked as his assistant and also as a translator during media duties.

Man Utd Faces Competition for Defensive Signing

Manchester United are interested in signing Rennes youngster Jeremy Jacquet. According to reports, Jacquet has been monitored by Man United over the last few months and it would appear Ruben Amorim’s sacking has no impact on a potential deal. However, the Red Devils face strong competition from Chelsea and Liverpool for the defender’s signature.

Chelsea Announces Rosenior

It is official! Liam Rosenior is the new head coach of Chelsea.

Fresh Start for Man Utd Trio

The Mail are reporting that Kobbie Mainoo, Joshua Zirkzee and Manuel Ugarte were the three Manchester United players who were the desperate to leave Old Trafford under Ruben Amorim. However, the report states the trio will now be given a fresh start under a new manager with a different system almost certainly adopted.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ‘Under Consideration’ for Emotional Man Utd Return

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under consideration for an emotional return to Manchester United in a caretaker role. Man United are on the market to appoint a new head coach after sacking Ruben Amorim on Monday following 14 months in charge. According to the Athletic, United will take their time on a new permanent appointment and could even delay an announcement until the summer when the contracts of Oliver Glasner, Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva are set to expire.

Chelsea Agreement

Liam Rosenior has confirmed he has reached a verbal agreement to take over at Chelsea, writes Matt Verri. The 41-year-old has been the favorite to get the job at Stamford Bridge ever since Enzo Maresca departed on New Year’s Day. Rosenior has managed Strasbourg, owned by the same BlueCo investment vehicle as Chelsea, for the last 18 months. He flew to London on Sunday for talks with the Chelsea hierarchy and at a press conference on Tuesday confirmed he will imminently be completing that move.

Solskjaer Set for Stunning Man Utd Return

Big news coming out of Manchester United this morning. Of course, Man Utd dominated the news yesterday after announcing the departure of Ruben Amorim as head coach. Now, according to the Athletic, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under consideration to return to the club as caretaker manager until the summer. Solskjaer managed 168 games for United between December 2018 and November 2021.

Done Deal

Yesterday, Arsenal confirmed the signing of Smilla Holmberg. The 19-year-old has arrived from Swedish side Hammarby IF, signing a long-term contract in north London to boost Renee Slegers’ options in defence.

Neville on Amorim Sacking

Gary Neville has said that he is “not surprised” that Manchester United sacked Ruben Amorim, but did not think that the Portuguese’s exit would come so quickly. Amorim was dismissed from his post on Monday morning after an explosive final press conference in the wake of the 1-1 draw at Leeds. The former Sporting CP boss insisted that he was the “manager” of United, rather than “a coach”, although his job title – as outlined upon his appointment and in United’s statement confirming his sacking – was that of head coach. Neville, the former United defender, said that Amorim’s sacking was a “poor reflection” on everybody at the club.

Wilson Talks Confirmed

Nuno Espirito Santo has confirmed that Callum Wilson has been in talks with West Ham about his future, just five months after joining the club. Wilson signed for the Hammers, who are languishing in 18th place in the Premier League table, on a one-year deal in August and has scored four goals in 18 appearances in all competitions. The 33-year-old started his eighth game of the season during the Irons’ 3-0 defeat to Wolves at the weekend. However, with the club confirming the signing of strikers Pablo Felipe and Taty Castellanos over the last week, Wilson’s place in the side has come under jeopardy.

Maguire Reacts to Amorim Sacking

Harry Maguire has become the latest Manchester United player to react to the sacking of Ruben Amorim. Breaking his silence with an Instagram story, the central defender wrote: “Thank you for everything boss. I wish you all the best in the future.”

Man City Speeds Up Guehi Move

Manchester City’s injury crisis in central defence took another turn for the worst on Monday evening as the club confirmed that Josko Gvardiol had suffered a broken leg. This leaves Nathan Ake and Abdukodir Khusanov as City’s only options in the heart of defence. It has led to City monitoring Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, who is out of contract in the summer, over a cut-price January move.

Liverpool Receive Approach

Juventus have approached Liverpool over a potential loan move for Federico Chiesa. Matteo Moretto reports that the Serie A side want to resign their former winger, having sold him to the Reds for £12.5 million back in the summer of 2024.

Chelsea Willing to Pay Top Dollar for Vinicius

Chelsea are willing to pay £135 million for Vinicius Junior, according to reports in Spain. The Brazilian has had a strained relationship with Xabi Alonso since a change of management at the Santiago Bernabeu. Could the Blues land the megastar? The report does state any deal will have to wait until the summer.

Arsenal Submit £43m Bid

Arsenal have made an offer for Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz. That is according to reports in Spain, who claim the Gunners have submitted a formal bid of £43 million for the Morocco international. The report also states that Madrid weighing whether to accept what they believe the offer is a significant fee for a player who is not a first team regular.

Mainoo U-turn

The departure of Ruben Amorim from Manchester United is set to have an impact on Kobbie Mainoo. Having struggled for minutes this season, it had been widely reported that Mainoo had requested to leave the club on loan during the January transfer window. However, fresh reports claim Mainoo has withdrawn his request to depart following the sacking of Amorim.

Rosenior Delay

Calum McFarlane is expected to be in the dugout for Chelsea again as they visit Fulham on Wednesday. The interim boss is standing in until the club can appoint a permanent successor for Enzo Maresca, and Standard Sport understands they are close to reaching an agreement with Liam Rosenior of RC Strasbourg. Rosenior, though, has returned to France after holding talks with the Blues in London. He will conduct a press conference in Strasbourg on Tuesday morning before returning to London to complete his transfer to Chelsea.

Kane Set for New Bayern Deal

Bayern Munich plan to extend Harry Kane’s contract. The striker is also keen to sign a new deal having performed brilliantly in the Bundesliga since leaving Tottenham. According to Sky Germany, his stay at the Allianz could continue through 2028 or 2029.

Glasner on Man Utd Shortlist

In news that will surprise nobody, Man United are interesting in signing Oliver Glasner as Ruben Amorim’s replacement. According to Sky Germany, they will move for the Austrian in the summer, should they fail to sign a permanent manager before then. Glasner is out of contract this summer and is not expected to sign a new deal with Crystal Palace.

Cancelo Returns to Barcelona

Joao Cancelo will return to Barcelona this month on loan from Al Hilal, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Portuguese full-back spent the 2023-24 season at the Bernabeu on loan from Man City before moving to the Saudi Pro League. But he is now set to return on loan until the end of the season, with Barcelona paying £3.4m for the privilege. The player snubbed interest from Inter, who had also reached an agreement with Al Hilal, to rejoin the Blaugrana.

Frankfurt in Osula Negotiations

Frankfurt are looking at signing William Osula from Newcastle. Sky Germany report that the Bundesliga side are out to sign a third striker after an injury crisis, and the 22-year-old keen to join Eintracht.

Spurs Scout Akliouche

Tottenham sent scouts to watch Maghnes Akliouche over the weekend, according to Teamtalk. The winger, 23, was playing for Monaco against Lyon, and the 10-man hosts were beaten 3-1.

Chelsea Plot Vinicus Bid

Chelsea are plotting a £130 million bid for Vinicius Junior, according to Fichjaes. The Brazilian has had a strained relationship with Xabi Alonso since the Spaniard’s arrival at the Bernabeu. Could the Blues land the megastar?

AC Milan Monitor Ake

AC Milan are interested in signing Nathan Ake. Man City’s centre-back is looking for more playing time, and Corriere dello Sport claim that Milan are looking to give the Dutchman just that. The 30-year-old might not be available, however, with the injuries sustained by Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias.

Southgate Ratcliffe’s Preferred Man Utd Candidate

Gareth Southgate is one of the favourites to take over from Ruben Amorim at Manchester United. The former England boss is Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s preferred candidate, according to The Sun. Southgate has told United that he would need time and patience should he take the role, and he would want a long-term contract. He has been out of work since leaving England after Euro 2024. He is not the only option, however, with Oliver Glasner and Fabian Hurzeler also considered. Xavi and Zinedine Zidane are other high-profile names linked.

Neville Reacts to Amorim Sacking

Gary Neville has given his initial reaction to Ruben Amorim’s sacking…

Barcelona Lodge Cancelo Bid

Barcelona have made a rival bid for Joao Cancelo. Fabrizio Romano reports that the La Liga side have submitted an offer to Al-Hilal for the full-back, who spent a term on loan at the Nou Camp from Man City back in 2023-24. The Portugal international is leaning towards a move to Barca, despite Inter Milan striking a verbal agreement with Hilal. Barca’s offer is a loan deal, covering a small portion of Cancelo’s wages.

West Ham in Wilson Meeting Over Future

West Ham are talking to Callum Wilson about his future at West Ham after the Hammers signed two strikers in January. Pablo Felipe and Taty Castellanos have arrived in recent days, and Nuno Espirito Santo was asked about Wilson’s future in east London on Monday. “Me and Callum, we have had a lot of conversations about that,” Nuno said. “Just 10 minutes ago we were speaking about that situation. ‘Two strikers have joined. I personally decided that these strikers have joined. ‘Callum is an experienced man. He’s been in the game for a long time, so he knows his position has changed. We were honest with each other. ‘But he is still a player for the club and we still maybe need him. He should help us. I don’t know what happens. [These are] things that go beyond my decision-making.”

Juventus Make Liverpool Contact Over Chiesa

Juventus have approached Liverpool over a potential loan move for Federico Chiesa. Matteo Moretto reports that the Serie A side want their former winger back, having sold him to the Reds for £12.5 million back in the summer of 2024.

Gala Looking to Beat Newcastle for Frattesi

Di Marzio report that Galatasaray are looking to hijack Newcastle’s move for Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi. The Turkish champions are offering a loan with an obligation to buy worth €35 million.

Maresca Interested in Man Utd Job

Enzo Maresca is interested in taking the Manchester United job. The Italian, who has just left Chelsea, is a free agent currently. He worked with United’s director of football Jason Wilcox at Manchester City, where Maresca was an assistant to Pep Guardiola.

Mainoo and Amorim’s Argument

The Sun report that Kobbie Mainoo and Ruben Amorim were involved in a heated argument at Carrington before the end of last season. Mainoo and his family believed that he should be starting more games, and were unhappy with the Portuguese’s treatment of the young midfielder.

Nancy Sacked by Celtic

Celtic have confirmed that they have sacked Wilfried Nancy. The Frenchman lasted just 33 days in the job, and ended his eight-game reign with six defeats. “Celtic Football Club today announces that it has decided to terminate the contract of manager Wilfried Nancy, with immediate effect,” the club statement read. “The club thanks Wilfried for his efforts and wishes him and his family well for the future. Wilfried’s assistants, Kwame Ampadu, Jules Gueguen, and Maxime Chalier, will also be leaving the club and they take with them our good wishes. “The club can also confirm that Paul Tisdale has left his position as Head of Football Operations. “We thank Paul for the contribution he has made in that role. A further update will be provided to supporters as soon as is practical.”

Amorim Pictured for First Time Since Man Utd Sacking

Ruben Amorim has been pictured for the first time since his sacking from Manchester United. The Portuguese was dismissed by United this morning, and in images published by the Manchester Evening News, he looked in positive spirits with his partner. The pictures showed Amorim leaving his home in Cheshire sporting sunglasses. He had been in charge at Old Trafford for 14 months, taking over in November 2024.

Cancelo Nearing Inter Return

Joao Cancelo is on the verge of a return to Inter Milan, according to Di Marzio. The Portuguese international had been linked with a move away from Al-Hilal, and is now set to rejoin his former club. The full-back played for the Serie A outfit back in 2017/18. Inter have been needing a right-back with the injuries to Denzel Dumfries and Matteo Darmian.

Amorim Criticism of Youngsters Pivotal in Man Utd Sacking

Ruben Amorim’s criticism of Manchester United’s young players played a big part in the Portuguese’s dismissal on Monday. Amorim has lambasted Patrick Dorgu, Harry Amass, and Chido Obi during his reign, and The Sun report that that did not go down well with the United hierarchy. The sporting board at the club were also unimpressed with the side’s performance and result against Wolves recently, where the Red Devils were held by the Premier League’s bottom club at Old Trafford.

City Monitoring Guehi

Manchester City are looking at a January move for Marc Guehi. BBC Sport report that City are in the market for a new centre-back after suffering a double blow against Chelsea on Sunday. Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias both went off injured against the Blues, while John Stones is already injured. It leaves Nathan Ake and Abdukodir Khusanov as their only options in the centre of defence, and Guehi, out of contract at Palace in the summer, is an option for Pep Guardiola.

Revealed: The Disaster Meeting That Led to Man Utd Sacking Amorim

A meeting between Ruben Amorim and Manchester United director of football Jason Wilcox ultimately led to the head coach’s sacking. Amorim was dismissed on Monday morning, ending a turbulent 14-month tenure that saw the Portuguese coach fail to bring the revival the club desperately sought. Sky Sports report that United’s board ultimately felt they had “no choice” but to make a change after Amorim on Sunday exposed deep fractures between the head coach and the club’s hierarchy. It has now been revealed that tensions were already heightened heading into the weekend. Amorim and Wilcox met on Friday, as planned by the head coach, to discuss the team’s tactical approach in detail following a disappointing 1-1 draw with bottom-of-the-table Wolves. Read the full story here!

Sterling Likely to Leave Chelsea

Football Insider claim that Raheem Sterling is increasingly likely to find a way out of Chelsea. The England international has been frozen out at Stamford Bridge, and is looking for a permanent exit. It is believed that West Ham are interested in his services, while Newcastle also have the former Man City and Arsenal man on their radar.

Ferdinand Reveals Perfect Amorim Replacements

Rio Ferdinand has named four candidates he believes would be ideal replacements to replace Ruben Amorim at Manchester United. The former England international took to X to reveal his preferred choices, which include an old team-mate of his. Amorim was sacked by United on Monday morning just hours after the Portuguese’ fiery press conference, which turned out to be his last outing as the Red Devils’ head coach. Read the full story here!

Done Deal

West Ham have confirmed the signing of Taty Castellanos from Lazio.

Garnacho’s Reaction to Amorim Sacking

Alejandro Garnacho has made clear his feelings on former club Manchester United sacking Ruben Amorim. Amorim was on Monday morning dismissed by United after a 14-month spell in charge which was marked by inconsistent results, internal tensions and a power struggle with the club’s hierarchy over transfers. Garnacho has appeared to celebrate Amorim’s sacking by publicly liking journalist Fabrizio Romano’s Instagram post confirming the Portuguese boss’s exit. The social-media reaction from Garnacho comes amid a backdrop of a fractured relationship between player and boss that ultimately contributed to his exit from Old Trafford last summer. Read more here!

Tottenham Delay Fabio Paratici’s Exit

Tottenham have asked Fabio Paratici to delay his exit to Fiorentina. The sporting director, who returned to Spurs in October, already has an agreement in place with the Serie A side. It was reported over the weekend by Corriere dello Sport that Paratici should sort out his exit by Monday. But now Firenze Viola report that while the deal is not in doubt, there has been a delay at the request of Tottenham. Paratici will now spend another week with Spurs. Football London speculate that Paratici could be working on a final new signing for Spurs before waving goodbye.

Man Utd Could Keep Darren Fletcher in Interim Charge

Manchester United are not ruling out Darren Fletcher remaining as interim manager for the remainder of the season. talkSPORT that no decision has been made beyond the next game, against Burnley on Wednesday, but journalist Alex Crook says club sources describe the situation as very much “fluid” and subject to change. Enzo Maresca remains a highly admired option within the club, with his close working relationships with both Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada seen as a significant positive. Kieran McKenna was also viewed as a strong contender prior to the appointment of Amorim. Elsewhere, Manchester United continue to monitor other proven Premier League managers, with Oliver Glasner and Andoni Iraola both considered credible.

Revealed: How Much Man Utd Must Pay to Sack Amorim and Hire New Manager

Manchester United will have to spend around £50 million to hire a new manager after sacking Ruben Amorim. United are looking for another new manager, just 14 months after paying £11m in compensation to Sporting to hire Amorim for his release, plus a reported additional £10.4m for sacking predecessor Erik ten Hag. It has been suggested that Amorim earns around £6.5m, and had a little under 18 months to run on the contract signed upon his appointment in November 2024. Dr. Rob Wilson, Director of Executive Education at University Campus of Football Business in London, believes it will cost United another £12m to sack Amorim, not including compensation due to his backroom staff. And then the hiring of a new permanent manager, which may not be until the summer, could see costs rise to £50m. “Ruben Amorim’s wages were considerably lower than those of other Premier League managers, likely due to the cost of releasing him from his Sporting Lisbon contract,” Dr Wilson told AceOdds. Read more here!

Amorim Meeting with Wilcox Revealed

Ruben Amorim had a meeting with director of football Jason Wilcox on Friday, which did not go well. The meeting, Sky Sports report, was to discuss not only tactical flexibility but wider issues to improve results. It is said that Amorim’s response was emotional and “overall negative”, and Wilcox left being unimpressed.

Besiktas Want Chelsea and Spurs Goalkeepers

Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen has asked to leave the club amid interest from Besiktas. According to Turkish outlet Sabah, Besiktas has offered to take Jorgensen on an 18-month loan with the option to make the move permanent. Jorgensen wants the move, but all transfer business is currently on hold as the club works on appointing Liam Rosenior as their new manager. Besiktas’s alternative target is Tottenham’s Antonin Kinsky. Spurs have been contacted about a potential loan for Kinsky but have yet to make a final decision. Besiktas now await responses from both English clubs before progressing.

Chelsea Want Rosenior in Charge for Fulham Clash

Sticking with manager talk, Chelsea will interview Liam Rosenior on Monday, with a