Richarlison
January 2026
Richarlison will miss up to seven weeks after a hamstring injury suffered in the FA Cup loss to Aston Villa, adding to Spurs’ injury list. He pulled up while chasing a ball and was substituted. Frank also said Lucas Bergvall and Yves Bissouma are available, with Dominic Solanke and Destiny Udogie close to returning to larger minutes.
Liam Rosenior
January 2026
Rosenior says Chelsea are open to January business but will only act if the target is the right fit, with defence a key focus after injuries. Chelsea are assessing internal options while discussing potential incomings and outgoings with the board, with reports linking them to ball-playing centre-backs and also noting interest in adding a midfielder and versatile attacker.
Murillo
January 2026
United are linked with Murillo as they plan for a potential Maguire departure when his contract expires. Reports say Murillo is being considered and may be open to leaving despite a long contract, but any deal would be expensive and not straightforward.
Michael Carrick
January 2026
Neville says Carrick should not be considered for the permanent United role beyond this season, even if results improve. Neville argues United need a proven, experienced manager and named Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel, and Carlo Ancelotti as options to consider in the summer.
Joao Gomes
January 2026
Atletico and United are both linked with Gomes, with Atletico seeking a replacement after Gallagher’s reported move to Tottenham, and United monitoring midfield options. Reports claim Atletico have moved quickly, but Gomes has expressed commitment to helping Wolves avoid relegation and has indicated he prefers staying in England, which could aid United if a deal develops.
Federico Chiesa
January 2026
Chiesa’s former mentor questioned Slot’s limited use of the winger as reports suggest Chiesa is negotiating a return to Juventus. Romei says Slot’s selection choices are hard to understand given Chiesa’s profile for English football, noting he has had limited starts despite multiple appearances this season.
Unai Emery
January 2026
Campbell says United should consider Emery as a proven, steady option to end the club’s cycle of failed appointments after Amorim’s exit. He argues Emery can handle big-club pressure and align board and fan expectations, pointing to Emery’s recent work rebuilding Aston Villa and his track record in Europe.
Carlos Raphael Moersen
January 2026
Spurs appointed Moersen as Director of Football Operations in a newly created role, part of a wider restructure aimed at modernising the club’s football operations. Moersen joins from CFG after more than a decade in football administration and transactions. His remit covers football administration, player care, and training ground operations, plus oversight involvement for the women’s setup.
Zach Edey, Scotty Pippen Jr, Brandon Clarke
January 2026
Edey will miss roughly six more weeks with a stress reaction in his left ankle; Clarke and Pippen Jr. are expected back in four to six weeks. Memphis will continue offloading and rehab for Edey with reevaluation in about six weeks. Clarke is rehabbing a calf strain; Pippen Jr. is progressing after a toe procedure.
Antonio Conte
January 2026
Conte says Hojlund has improved significantly and stresses the importance of coaching details like positioning and team play, framed as a contrast to how he was used previously. Hojlund’s output has improved on loan at Napoli, and Conte’s comments position Napoli’s coaching structure as central to the turnaround while referencing United’s prior decisions in the striker pecking order.
