Souza
January 2026
Spurs announced the signing of Brazilian left-back Souza, 19, on a long-term contract as Thomas Frank looks to strengthen a thin squad amid poor league form. Souza arrives with first-team experience at Santos and joins as Frank’s second January addition after Conor Gallagher. Both player and coach framed the move as immediate depth plus long-term development.
Lucas Bergvall
January 2026
Bergvall suffered a suspected high ankle sprain and Spurs fear a lengthy absence, adding to an already heavy injury list. Bergvall was forced off after a second-half challenge; Frank said initial signs suggest it “could be a longer one” with medical assessment ongoing. Spurs already have multiple senior absentees, worsening squad depth.
Kai Havertz
January 2026
Arsenal are reportedly concerned about Havertz’s long-term knee condition after a flare-up during his return, raising the prospect of careful workload control for the rest of the season and possibly beyond. Havertz has not started since August 17, returned in limited minutes in cup games, and was unexpectedly unused in a Champions League match as Arsenal balance his recovery after reported ligament damage and renewed discomfort.
Unai Emery
January 2026
Emery and Tielemans clashed as Tielemans was substituted late on, with Emery appearing to shove the midfielder toward the dugout during a tense finale. With added time ongoing, Emery replaced Tielemans with 18-year-old George Hemmings as Villa protected a 1-0 lead secured by a Jadon Sancho goal, prompting an on-field argument that drew attention despite Villa qualifying for the last 16.
Casemiro
January 2026
Manchester United and Casemiro confirmed he will leave in the summer when his contract expires, ending a four-season spell at Old Trafford. United’s statement highlighted 146 games, 21 goals, plus Carabao Cup 2023 and FA Cup 2024 success, with a final home tribute planned versus Nottingham Forest. Reporting notes a one-year extension clause tied to a starts threshold that became unrealistic after cup eliminations.
Morgan Gibbs-White
January 2026
Collymore argues Gibbs-White should be in England’s World Cup plans despite stiff competition for attacking midfield spots, claiming he offers a different profile and proven Premier League output. Gibbs-White has six caps and has featured under Tuchel but was omitted from the latest squad and has not played in the last three matches. Collymore believes squad balance and Tuchel’s striker choices could squeeze midfield places, so Gibbs-White must be protected.
Yisa Alao
January 2026
Chelsea are reportedly close to signing 17-year-old Sheffield Wednesday defender Yisa Alao, beating Manchester United to the deal with a package that could exceed £1m including add-ons. The structure is said to be about £500k upfront with performance-related bonuses. The move fits Chelsea’s youth-heavy recruitment model and gives Rosenior an early market win against a direct Premier League rival.
Manchester United
January 2026
United fell to eighth in the Deloitte Football Money League, dropping below Liverpool and Arsenal for the first time in the report’s history, highlighting the financial impact of their poor 2024-25 campaign and reduced competitive standing. Despite recording £666.5m turnover, United were overtaken by rivals as on-pitch decline undercut growth. The report frames the slide as a long-term erosion that commercial strength can no longer fully offset.
Steven Gerrard
January 2026
Gerrard criticised Slot for repeatedly pointing to low blocks as the reason for Liverpool’s inconsistency, saying this is a normal reality in the Premier League and Liverpool must solve it rather than talk about it. Slot argued Liverpool look better in open games and struggle when opponents sit deep, citing the contrast between a 3-0 win over Marseille and a 1-1 draw with Burnley. Gerrard’s message is to adapt personnel and approach to break compact defences.
Manchester United Women
January 2026
Manchester United reached their first Women’s League Cup final with a 1-0 semi-final win over Arsenal, extending their run of clean sheets against the Gunners. Terland scored just before half-time, and Arsenal later went down to ten players. United capitalised on a goalkeeper error, with Wangerheim teeing up Terland for a close-range finish. Arsenal pressed and created chances, but Smith was sent off for a second booking, and Tullis-Joyce made key saves as United held firm to face Chelsea.
