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.
Pape Matar Sarr
January 2026
Sarr was taken to hospital after becoming unwell and missed the match and celebrations, with two teammates also requiring medical attention around the game. Sarr felt ill at half-time after warming up, was later taken for treatment and did not return to the bench; reports said Sarr and Diatta stayed under observation while Niang improved enough to rejoin the squad after checks at Mohammed VI Hospital in Rabat.
Conor Gallagher
January 2026
Villa are considering a January approach for Gallagher, who has struggled for consistent starts at Atletico this season. The idea is a loan with an obligation to buy. Atletico are said to value him around £35m, and Villa would face competition from Manchester United and Tottenham, who are also monitoring midfield options.
Antoine Semenyo
January 2026
Antoine Semenyo scored a stoppage-time winner against Tottenham, a dramatic finish that could be his last moment for Bournemouth with his expected move to Manchester City imminent. Spurs led, Bournemouth turned it around, Spurs levelled, then Semenyo cut inside late and blasted home. Andoni Iraola praised his commitment and development, saying Bournemouth will miss him and indicating it likely was his final appearance.
Antoine Semenyo
December 2025
Semenyo is pushing for his future to be resolved by the opening of the window as a £65m clause, active only until January 10, tempts multiple giants. After eight goals and three assists this season, Manchester City are viewed as favourites, with Liverpool, United, Chelsea and Spurs monitoring the situation. Bournemouth tied him to a long-term deal to 2030 but accepted a time-limited clause to protect value and allow replacement planning. Iraola has made clear he wants to keep his “massive” attacking threat, yet admits some decisions lie beyond his control, leaving the Cherries braced for a late elite bid that could force a sale.
Scott McTominay
December 2025
Since leaving Manchester United for Napoli in 2024, McTominay has transformed into a title-winning talisman, scoring 13 goals in his debut season, lifting Serie A and collecting MVP and Serie A Player of the Year honours, becoming the first Scottish winner of the award. Now 29 and treated “like a god” in Naples, McTominay is reportedly feeling the strain of constant attention and scrutiny. Linked with Spurs, Newcastle and even Barcelona, he is understood to be considering his long-term future, with a potential Premier League return no longer ruled out.
Chris Richards
December 2025
Richards suffered a cut foot that needed stitches against Arsenal and is now battling to be fit for Palace’s meeting with struggling Spurs, in a fixture that caps a landmark year in which Palace overachieved, lifted two trophies and climbed into the top eight. Manager Oliver Glasner expects the defender back early in the new year if Sunday arrives too soon, and without him Palace must rely on squad depth and tactical cohesion to exploit Spurs’ poor league form while preserving the resilience that has defined their 2025 rise.
Cristian Romero
December 2025
Cristian Romero has been charged by the FA following his red card against Liverpool, where he was dismissed for two bookings in a chaotic match that also saw Xavi Simons sent off and Alexander Isak suffer a fractured leg after a challenge from Micky van de Ven. Simons’ studs-down challenge on Virgil van Dijk was upgraded to red by VAR, Liverpool then led through Isak and Hugo Ekitike before Romero collected yellow cards for dissent and a kick at Konate, with Van de Ven later revealing he texted Isak to apologise for the accidental injury.
Enzo Maresca
December 2025
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca addressed reports linking his side with Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, confirming the club will not pursue a January move despite his impressive Premier League form, as the Blues remain satisfied with their current attacking options ahead of Aston Villa’s visit. Semenyo has eight goals and three assists this league campaign and can be signed for £65 million via a release clause active until January 10, attracting serious interest from Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Spurs while Chelsea choose only to monitor future opportunities.
Micky van de Ven
December 2025
Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven revealed he privately apologised to Liverpool striker Alexander Isak after the collision that caused the Swede’s leg fracture during Liverpool’s 2-1 win in London, stressing he never intended harm and only tried to block the shot. Speaking on television, Van de Ven said he texted Isak after the match to say sorry and wish him well, describing the incident as unlucky as the striker’s standing leg became trapped between his own, and adding that Isak appreciated his message.
