Nikola Jokić
January 2026
Jokić returned to the starting lineup after missing 16 games with a hyperextended left knee and will be managed with a minutes restriction. Denver went 10-6 without him; his return supports Denver’s push while Gordon is out again with a right hamstring issue and other teammates remain sidelined; Jokić is also tracking the 65-game threshold for major award eligibility.
Patrick Dorgu
January 2026
Carrick confirmed Dorgu will miss a period of time with a hamstring injury and will not be available this weekend; de Ligt also out, while Zirkzee returned to training. Initial hope was cramp, but assessments point to a more serious issue; Carrick said the club is still determining the timeline; United will adjust short term with Dorgu and de Ligt unavailable, and may have Zirkzee back in contention soon.
Thomas Frank
January 2026
Frank said Spurs wanted Semenyo but could not complete the deal, while outlining Spurs’ two January signings and the club’s stance on not forcing poor short-term moves. Spurs signed Gallagher and teenage left-back Souza for a combined £48m; Semenyo went to Manchester City for £64.5m; Frank said recruitment staff are working relentlessly but will prioritize decisions that do not damage summer plans, with protests expected around the City match.
Arsenal
January 2026
Arsenal chose not to fly to Yorkshire because of heavy fog and instead traveled by coach. Concerns centered on Leeds Bradford Airport’s exposure and poor-visibility risk; Arsenal took the longer M1 road trip and dealt with normal traffic delays.
Onyeka Okongwu
January 2026
Okongwu suffered a dental fracture and lost at least one tooth after being elbowed in the mouth; he will miss at least the next game. Brown was called for a flagrant foul and said the contact was unintentional; Okongwu briefly returned to shoot a free throw before exiting, with Snyder confirming he will need dental work.
Jack Grealish
January 2026
Grealish is expected to miss the rest of the season with a foot stress fracture and may require surgery, putting his World Cup aims at risk. Moyes said surgery is likely but not fully confirmed; Grealish had a strong loan start including assists and key goals, but Everton will now reassess plans, including any £50m purchase option, later.
Oscar Bobb
January 2026
Fulham signed Oscar Bobb from Manchester City for £27m, handing him a long-term contract through 2031. Bobb was persuaded by talks with Sander Berge and Fulham’s manager, plus the promise of a clear system fit; he takes the number 14 shirt and leaves City as a league winner.
Harry Maguire
January 2026
United’s leadership is divided on whether to extend Maguire’s contract; Ratcliffe is reportedly against it even though Maguire would take a pay cut to stay. Ratcliffe wants a younger centre-back core and believes existing mid-20s options plus emerging prospects cover the need; other club figures cite Maguire’s form and resilience, while his agents are exploring overseas interest as leverage.
Maya Jama, Ruben Dias
January 2026
Their Alderley Edge home was broken into and items were stolen; police opened an investigation. With the property unattended, intruders gained entry and ransacked rooms; Dias reported the incident after returning, and police confirmed enquiries are ongoing.
Shaqueel van Persie
January 2026
Shaqueel van Persie suffered a serious knee injury after landing awkwardly from an aerial duel, was stretchered off, and Feyenoord had to finish with 10 men. Van Persie had already used all five substitution windows, so the injury forced Feyenoord to play out the closing stages short-handed; Van Persie said early indications were worrying, while Antony showed sportsmanship by consoling the teenager as he left the pitch.
