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.
Crystal Palace
January 2026
Palace’s planned £50m move for Strand Larsen is reportedly close to collapsing, despite an agreed framework, with Palace signalling they could pull out. Wolves are not under pressure to sell and cite the striker’s attitude and focus; Strand Larsen’s output has dropped this season amid Wolves being bottom, which is part of the risk profile for Palace’s spend.
Jurgen Klopp
January 2026
Klopp will return to the Anfield dugout for a Liverpool vs Dortmund legends charity match, serving as Dalglish’s assistant; Gerrard will captain Liverpool. The game is staged during the international break with proceeds supporting LFC Foundation and Forever Reds activities; Klopp is also an honorary ambassador for the foundation.
Lucas Paqueta
January 2026
Paqueta said he needed Flamengo after sealing a £36m move back to Brazil, ending a long-running saga and fulfilling his aim to return ahead of the World Cup year. He described repeated contact from Flamengo, said the club supported him during the period of accusations and investigation, and explained he did not want to force an exit while West Ham were backing him and respecting his family.
Roberto De Zerbi
January 2026
De Zerbi is under major pressure after Marseille failed to reach the Champions League playoffs, losing heavily and missing out when Benfica grabbed the last qualifying spot on goal difference. Marseille were thrashed 3-0 by Brugge and had conceded six goals across two UCL games; De Zerbi apologised and called it a “very bad day,” while Benatia aimed his anger at the players, saying the performance should have consequences and describing it as shameful.
Michael Carrick
January 2026
Maguire said Carrick remains the sharpest passer at the club and is hands-on in sessions, reinforcing the impact of the new coaching setup at Carrington. Maguire described Carrick stepping into drills for demonstrations and “banging it through the lines,” using minimal touches to set the standard while the squad repeats the work at volume.
Steven Gerrard
January 2026
Gerrard criticised Slot for suggesting Liverpool’s early Champions League exit to PSG helped them win the league, saying it undermines fans who invested emotionally and financially in Europe. Gerrard argued Liverpool were already 15 points clear when eliminated, so framing the exit as beneficial feels dismissive to supporters who felt the European elimination was a genuine failure.
