Mor Talla Ndiaye
January 2026
Liverpool completed a reported £1m signing of teenage centre-back Ndiaye, set to join the Under-21s. The club announced the deal subject to international clearance. Ndiaye has youth international experience, including appearances at the FIFA U17 World Cup, and is expected to develop through the academy pathway.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
January 2026
Shearer said it would be “very strange” for United to reappoint Solskjaer after already sacking him, even as talks are reportedly planned about an interim role post-Amorim. He argued United’s issues are too deep for a recycled fix, suggested using a short-term caretaker like Fletcher or Carrick, then targeting a strong permanent manager in summer after the World Cup market settles.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
January 2026
Reports claim Solskjaer is in talks to return as United’s interim manager after Amorim’s exit, with details emerging on a proposed pay package. Norwegian outlet claims United see him as a cheaper caretaker option, with wages suggested at £50,000–£60,000 per week plus bonuses tied to outcomes like Champions League qualification.
Brian Madjo
January 2026
Villa have agreed a reported £10.4m move for 16-year-old forward Brian Madjo, with the player already in Birmingham for a medical ahead of a five-year contract. The deal was negotiated quickly and quietly, beating rival interest. The fee signals Villa’s strategy of securing elite youth early, with a long contract planned to lock his development path through 2031.
Nuno Espirito Santo
January 2026
West Ham officials are reportedly furious with Nuno after he smiled and embraced Forest players on the pitch following a damaging 2-1 defeat that left West Ham seven points from safety. Senior figures viewed the optics as naive given the relegation fight and winless run, believing any reunions should have happened privately. The reaction adds to doubts over results, tactics and dressing-room mood.
Gabriel Martinelli
January 2026
Martinelli will not face further FA punishment after a late flashpoint in Arsenal’s 0-0 draw with Liverpool, where he pushed Bradley while Bradley was down injured. The referee booked Martinelli during the match and logged it in his report, which normally closes the case for retrospective action. Martinelli later apologised, saying he misread the situation.
Kyle Walker
January 2026
United supporters want action after Walker appeared to stamp on Dorgu during the 2-2 draw at Turf Moor, with no red card shown. The flashpoint came late in the match as United also complained about a disallowed Martinez goal. Fans argue VAR should have reviewed the stamp and are calling for FA intervention.
Cristiano Ronaldo
January 2026
Al-Nassr fell four points off the top after losing 2-1 to Al Qadsiah, despite Ronaldo scoring a penalty, increasing pressure on their title chase. Ronaldo framed the slump as normal in football, urged professionalism and belief, and posted that the fight is not over, insisting Al-Nassr will keep pushing for trophies.
