Gabriel Jesus
January 2026
Jesus said he wants a new deal at Arsenal and wants to win trophies, while reflecting on repeated injuries that have disrupted most of his time at the club. After long layoffs including an ACL tear, he described doubts during rehab and focused on staying fit through the rest of the season; with his contract running down and links to Palmeiras, he positioned himself as committed to staying and extending.
Destiny Udogie
January 2026
Udogie’s car was broken into and damaged after he returned from Spurs duty, adding to a season marked by off-field incidents and instability. Thieves smashed a window of his Range Rover, with the report noting an earlier case where an agent allegedly threatened him with a firearm; the suspect was arrested and bailed while enquiries continued, and Tottenham staff supported the player.
Jeremy Jacquet Rennes
January 2026
Chelsea reportedly agreed personal terms with 20-year-old centre-back Jacquet and moved into pole position, though Rennes are holding out for a club-record fee. Chelsea accelerated talks after Rosenior replaced Enzo Maresca, with Rennes seeking around £56 million while Chelsea’s reported bid is lower; despite the gap, the expectation is a deal before the window closes as Chelsea aim to reinforce central defence.
Rayan Cherki
January 2026
Evra called out Cherki for disrespecting United after Cherki’s earlier quote about wanting to “kill” United resurfaced following City’s derby defeat. Cherki started on the bench and came on at half-time, but had no meaningful impact as United controlled the game; Evra posted a pointed response online, tying the loss to Cherki’s pre-match bravado.
Marc Guehi
January 2026
Reports say Guehi’s private jet aborted a Manchester landing before touching down safely as he travelled to complete a £20 million move, with the timing adding to Glasner’s public frustration. The aborted landing was attributed to runway disruption, and the transfer was framed as Palace avoiding losing Guehi for free in summer; Glasner said he learned of the sale shortly before a match and criticised the club’s handling.
Lisandro Martinez
January 2026
Martinez invited Scholes and Butt to confront him directly after they questioned his ability to handle Haaland, with Martinez responding that criticism is easy on television but different in person. Pre-match comments suggested Haaland would overpower Martinez, but United’s defence held firm in a derby win; Martinez used the outcome as leverage to dismiss the talk and emphasise focusing on performances.
Oliver Glasner
January 2026
Palace leadership moved to calm sack talk and keep Glasner through the end of his contract, despite his public criticism of the club after losing key players and enduring a long winless run. Glasner described the squad as abandoned after Guehi’s sale and transfer noise around Mateta, and the chairman held talks before deciding continuity was preferred; Palace still involved Glasner in January business and expect a turnaround.
Thomas Frank
January 2026
Reports say Spurs are considering sacking Frank after a 2-1 home defeat to 18th-placed West Ham and a run of one win in eight, with home fans turning on the manager. Spurs conceded an injury-time winner and the pressure intensified after recent cup disappointment and a mounting injury list, while Frank insisted he still feels backing internally and pointed to effort levels as proof the squad has not checked out.
Oliver Glasner
January 2026
Glasner publicly attacked Palace’s board after news of a deal to sell captain Guehi to City emerged just before a match, describing the squad as abandoned and hinting at deeper frustration ahead of his own exit at season end. With limited squad availability and ongoing uncertainty, the timing of the Guehi sale became the flashpoint, and Glasner used post-match comments to defend players and condemn the lack of support, with further departures also being discussed around the club.
