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Man Utd are among two clubs to have lodged an offer for a striker who’ll solve Erik ten Hag’s problems, and a report claims the Red Devils are ‘likely’ to win the race. Replacing Cristiano Ronaldo is the primary focus in the market at Old Trafford this month. Ten Hag can call upon Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford to lead the line, though an injury to either could devastate their season. Injuries will be commonplace in the second half of the campaign too with the fixture list more congested than ever thanks to the mid-season World Cup. With the battle…

Graham Potter is searching for solutions as he pursues the Champions League after Chelsea lost at home to Manchester City, pushing them farther away from the top-four fight. Todd Boehly will not axe Graham Potter if he fails to deliver a top-four finish at Chelsea. The Blues boss, who was only appointed in September, is facing a difficult period in west London, which was only worsened by Thursday night’s defeat by Manchester City. The loss leaves Chelsea languishing in tenth – 10 points outside the top four with neighbours Brentford and Fulham above them. Potter made the step up to the two-time European champions following his impressive…

The Daily Star Sport examines five offensive possibilities Mikel Arteta may buy after Gary Neville criticized Arsenal’s lack of options after their goalless draw with Newcastle. Gary Neville slammed Arsenal’s squad depth against Newcastle (Image: PA) Arsenal’s title challenge hit a hurdle on Tuesday evening as they were held to a goalless draw at the Emirates by high-flying Newcastle. And as the Gunners seemingly ran out of ideas on the pitch, Mikel Arteta only made one change – as Arsenal’s squad depth was laid bare. One of Arsenal’s biggest problems is their lack of attackers following Gabriel Jesus’ injury. Gary Neville said on Sky Sports:…

During his heyday as Man Utd manager, Sir Alex Ferguson’s behavior on the touchline was as terrifying as his teams on the field, with even referees wilting under pressure. Sir Alex Ferguson and referee Phil Dowd [R] clashed on more than one occasion (Image: Man Utd via Getty Images) Former Premier League referee Phil Dowd once pranked Sir Alex Ferguson over his famous ‘Fergie time’ requests. The legendary Man Utd manager was a master at bending referees to his will with a mere scowl in their direction. Ferguson, over time, became known for pointing at his watch and demanding additional minutes as his side…

After a two-minute video clip of Gabriel Jesus’ injury recovery surfaced online, Arsenal fans were encouraged. Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus is making positive progress in his return from injury, with his latest video update exciting fans amid the club’s Premier League title challenge. Jesus has been absent since before the World Cup with a knee injury, but he is edging closer to a comeback. After suffering a World Cup-ending injury while representing Brazil in Qatar this winter, the 26-year-old underwent surgery to repair ligament damage to his knee. He had been expected to miss three months of action as he goes…

Jadon Sancho hasn’t played for Man Utd since October, but manager Erik ten Hag says the former Borussia Dortmund star is still not ready. Jadon Sancho is not mentally or physically ready to return for Man Utd, according to boss Erik ten Hag. Sancho has not played for United since October 22 and continues to train away from the first-team squad after returning from an individual training camp in Holland. Ten Hag admitted he is impatient for the £73million signing to return quickly, given United’s lack of options in attack, but admitted he cannot rush the 22-year-old. “I would like…

Man Utd were reportedly looking for a replacement for Martin Dubravka on Wednesday. Man Utd are expected to sign Jack Butland in the January transfer window (Image: GETTY) The Slovakia international has been recalled by Newcastle, having made just two appearances during his time at Old Trafford. And Jack Butland, according to widespread reports, is likely to move to the Premier League giants as a replacement. Man Utd signed Dubravka back in the summer, with the goalkeeper arriving from Newcastle to provide competition for David De Gea. However, after just two outings, he’s now been sent back to his parent…

Man Utd are reportedly interested in Patrick Schick, with a view to strengthening the centre-forward position as the club looks to climb the Premier League ladder. This is according to reports stemming from Spain, which chalk Schick’s name onto the list of candidates to take Cristiano Ronald0’s role in the side, after the legendary Portuguese forward came to a mutual agreement with the club to terminate his contract in acrimonious circumstances in November. United’s issues in attack have been laid on the table for all to see this season, with Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford the only two established players capable of adopting the role. Rashford has been in blistering…

Martin Odegaard has been one of the Gunners’ standout performers this season, both in front of goal and in terms of his captaincy. Cesc Fabregas captained Arsenal for three years before joining Barcelona in 2011 (Image: Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images) Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has been likened to Cesc Fabregas for his leadership qualities after an impressive first six months as the Gunners’ captain. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s departure in January 2021 left Mikel Arteta in need of appointing a new skipper, with the decision made to hand the armband to Odegaard ahead of the 2022/23 season. After captaining Arsenal’s final eight Premier League games of last…

Liverpool’s winter transfer addition Cody Gakpo is expected to make his debut for the club in the FA Cup against Wolves after being given the all-clear to play. New Liverpool signing Cody Gakpo is expected to make his debut for the club in the upcoming FA Cup third round tie against Wolves on Saturday. Gakpo agreed to sign for Liverpool just after Christmas, but the Dutch transfer window did not open until January 3. Moreover, he had to wait until all of the official paperwork was signed and rubber-stamped, including his work permit. That is now the case, and James Pearce of…

Roberto Firmino, a forward for Liverpool, is wanted by Bayern Munich. German giants Bayern Munich are believed to be eyeing a move for Liverpool and Brazil forward Roberto Firmino, according to Media Foot (h/t Liverpool Echo). The 31-year-old sees his current contract run out in the summer and he is currently free to discuss his future with clubs outside of England. The Bundesliga champions are free to speak with him and hope to reunite him with Sadio Mane. Jurgen Klopp has, however, has made it clear that he wants to keep hold of the Brazilian. It would make sense to do so as he has proven…

Benoit Badiashile, a France international defender and a former colleague of former Monaco player Cesc Fabregas, has been signed by Chelsea for £35 million. Fabregas is delighted to see his former teammate join Chelsea (Image: @btsportfootball/Twitter) Cesc Fabregas has given Chelsea’s £35million signing of Benoit Badiashile his seal of approval. France defender Badiashile has completed a switch to Stamford Bridge from Monaco – where he was a former teammate of the Spaniard. The 21-year-old has inked a seven-and-a-half-year deal in west London, the Premier League club have confirmed, having made over 100 appearances in Ligue 1 for the Principality side. He has also played in the Champions…

Graham Potter has warned Chelsea star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang that his performance in the Blues’ 1-0 loss to Manchester City on Thursday might be his last. The ex-Arsenal and Barcelona man came off the bench early in the game after an injury to Raheem Sterling, but was brought off in the second half with Chelsea attempting to get back into the game. Chelsea star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been warned that his performance in the Blues’ 1-0 defeat to Manchester City on Thursday may be his last under Graham Potter. The ex-Arsenal and Barcelona man came off the bench early in the game after an injury to Raheem Sterling, but was brought off in…

Axel Disasi, a defender for AS Monaco, is supposedly a player Man Utd is interested in signing in January. Erik ten Hag looks to bolster his defensive options, though the deal is not thought to impact Harry Maguire’s chances of leaving Old Trafford this month. Tottenham and West Ham are also chasing the French centre-back, but the Red Devils have conducted initial negotiations to land the 24-year-old ahead of their two rivals. The Daily Mail claim that the France World Cup defender is on United’s radar, though his possible addition would not directly see Maguire leave the club despite falling down the pecking order under Ten Hag.…

The loan transfer of Jack Butland from Selhurst Park to Old Trafford for the balance of the current season is anticipated to be approved by Man Utd. Jack Butland is set to sign for Man Utd Man Utd are set to announce the arrival of Jack Butland on a loan for the remainder of the season. Erik ten Hag has been forced into the transfer market after David de Gea’s understudy, Martin Dubravka, was recalled by Newcastle United. That left United with only Tom Heaton behind their first-choice and with the Dutchman looking to beef up his squad, rather than see it…

While Liverpool spends the most of their transfer cash in the summer, they have made some excellent additions in the January transfer window. The Reds have just made another mid-season signing after buying Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven in a deal worth an initial £37m. Admittedly, they haven’t always got it right in the January transfer window and the likes of Andy Carroll, Ozan Kabak and Steven Caulker failed to make the desired impact. But the success stories outweigh the misses and we’ve taken a look at nine of their best deals in the January transfer market. Luis Diaz Diaz was…

Declan Rice has previously stated why Arsenal may hold the upper hand in his prospective summer transfer. Declan Rice has already explained why Arsenal may have an advantage in the race to sign him this summer. The midfielder is being linked with a move away from West Ham United, as he has been for the last two summers. Chelsea and Manchester United have been the clubs to have been linked the most during that time, but it seems Arsenal may now be interested in a move ahead of this summer. According to Fichajes, the Gunners could turn to Rice as they look to sign a new holding midfielder, and the…

The deal of promising French defender Benoit Badiashile from AS Monaco to Premier League heavyweights has been completed. Chelsea have made an official statement to announce that they have secured the services of Benoit Badiashile. The rising French defender arrives from AS Monaco, signing a seven-and-a-half-year contract with the west London club. The Blues have reportedly paid €38 million for the young centre-back. Benoit Badiashile is the latest bright young prospect coming into the spotlight in France, with the country boasting the deepest reserves of senior players. The 21-year-old was with AS Monaco since 2016 and took little time to progress to…

Since the beginning of last season, Virgil van Dijk has been almost invariably present for Liverpool. Jürgen Klopp’s injury places him in essentially new territory. The electronic sign above the door to Liverpool’s injury treatment room has just flashed and a little bell has gone off. Now serving, number 21. While that might imply that Kostas Tsimikas is suffering with a fitness issue, it is actually in reference to Virgil van Dijk. The number is not related to the shirt, but rather how many different players at the club have missed at least one match through injury in 2022/23. The 32 absences collectively…

Fabrizio Romano claimed on his YouTube channel that Chelsea is now thinking about replacing Enzo Fernandez with Moises Caicedo. Developments last night suggested the Blues are much further away from the signing of the Argentina international than reports made out. It had been claimed it was only the final details being discussed between Chelsea and Benfica before a deal to sign the 21-year-old was confirmed. The player was seemingly keen to make the switch too, even missing training on one occasion in an attempt to force the Portuguese side’s hand. However, Romano claimed himself last night that the Blues’ actual bid for…

One of the many teams interested in Jude Bellingham is Arsenal. According to The Athletic, the Borussia Dortmund and England sensation is “admired by Arsenal’s recruitment department” but who isn’t? The competition for his signature is fierce, with Premier League rivals Liverpool and European giants Real Madrid seemingly the front-runners. The Bundesliga outfit are thought to believe he is worth as much as €150m (£130m), so he isn’t going to come cheap either but if sporting director Edu Gaspar can do the unthinkable, then he could well stun the rest of Europe with this seismic raid. It goes without saying but Bellingham would be absolutely perfect for Mikel…

After Martin Dubravka left and returned to Newcastle earlier this month, Erik ten Hag is searching for a replacement. The Red Devils are keen to have three experienced shot-stoppers in their ranks, with David De Gea and Tom Heaton already there. Man Utd signed Dubravka on loan back in the summer hoping the Slovakia international would be able to replace Dean Henderson, who has joined Nottingham Forest until the end of the season. But after just two appearances he was recalled by Newcastle, with speculation suggesting he may now be primed to join Leicester. Man Utd have scheduled a medical for Jack…

Since joining Man Utd from Real Madrid in the summer, Casemiro has had a remarkable debut season. Casemiro has been outstanding this season. (Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images.) As impacts go, Casemiro has had a significant one at Man Utd. The Brazilian international, following his big-money arrival from Real Madrid in August, has played an undisputed role in helping transform United’s fortunes. Working alongside fellow summer recruit Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes in a new-look midfield, the 30-year-old has had an impact so impressive that some United supporters are already talking about how the Reds will go about the task of replacing him when the…

Almost three years after Hollywood actor Johnny Depp’s last feature film premiered at festivals around the world, the once-almighty Pirates of the Caribbean star has returned to the big screen in a very regal role. Filmed over 11 weeks last year, two photos from French writer/director Maïwenn’s period drama Jeanne du Barry, show Depp, 59, in full costume playing 18th century King Louis XV. Known as Louis The Beloved, the story follows his last royal mistress Jeanne du Barry, a young working-class woman born into poverty who climbed the ladder to become his royal mistress at the Court of Versailles. The Netflix film…