Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool set price for star winger, Tottenham sign goalkeeper, Man Utd trigger extension
Clubs across the continent are in the market for January transfer deals as they look to strengthen their squads for the second half of the 2024/25 season with titles, European football and survival all on the line.
Liverpool , Arsenal and Manchester City are all rumoured to be circling new arrivals as they battle it out in the Premier League while the window could see some big exits confirmed with Trent Alexander-Arnold negotiating a possible free transfer to Real Madrid and Manchester United open to selling Marcus Rashford.
One of the more intriguing sagas is the fate of Dani Olmo who could be left in limbo is Barcelona fail in their attempts to re-register him. The Spanish giants are battling La Liga over finanical issues which could mean Olmo needs to find a new club and there are plenty of teams, Arsenal and Chelsea included, monitoring the situation.
And across the rest of the English top-flight, clubs are sticking to PSR regulations and tight budgets as they look to find cut-price deals to bolster their squads.
Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and deals below:
January transfer window - live updates
The winter transfer window begins on 1 January and finishes at the end of the month
Tottenham close to signing highly rated goalkeeper as Vicario cover
Liverpool set price for Ben Doak as Crystal Palace chase winger
Manchester United make Harry Maguire contract decision
Marcus Rashford rejects three offers from Saudi Arabia
Real Madrid step up interest for Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold
New: Tottenham close to signing highly rated goalkeeper as Guglielmo Vicario cover
10:55 , Miguel Delaney
Tottenham are close to finalising a deal for Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, as a stand-in for the injured Guglielmo Vicario.
The 21-year-old, who has already earned admiration around a lot of Europe despite just breaking into the Slavia Prague team this season, is expected to cost £12.5 with add-ons.
The deal has been agreed ahead of Tottenham’s home fixture against Newcastle United, with the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Liverpool to come on Wednesday.
The absence of No 1 Vicario, who broke his ankle in the 4-0 win over Manchester City, is seen as one of the major reasons for Spurs’ recent drop-off, especially with how specifically Ange Postecoglou uses his goalkeepers.
Tottenham close to signing highly rated goalkeeper as Guglielmo Vicario cover
Osimhen-Rashford swap deal?
10:00 , Mike Jones
This is a rumour that kind of makes sense.
Manchester United are open to selling Marcus Rashford this month and would need the income from his sale to fund any incomings. Talk this next bit with a grain of salt but The Sun say that a swap deal could be in the offing with Napoli that sends Rashford to Serie A in return for striker Victor Osimhen.
Osimhen is currently exiled from the Italian side having refused a move to Saudi Arabia in the summer which would have brought in a lot of money.
The striker is currently on loan at Galatasaray but could secure a permanent move this month if he heads to a competitive club and league.
This deal is unlikely but not out of the realms of possibility given the two club’s financial situations.
Man Utd book medical for Paraguayan left-back Diego Leon
09:00 , Mike Jones
Diego Leon looks poised to join Manchester United, after the Paraguayan’s agent Renato Bittar, who represents the group La Squadra, confirmed the Cerro Porteno defender will undergo medical tests.
Leon can operate as a wing-back, which should suit Ruben Amorim’s system.
The 17-year-old has played 19 times for the Paraguayan giants, scoring twice.
Liverpool refuse to consider Trent sale in January
08:00 , Mike Jones
Reports over the past day or two suggest that Real Madrid are likely to return with a more firm offer for Trent Alexander-Arnold, after initial conversations were shut down by Liverpool.
However, the i paper are saying the result will be the same: the Reds will reject any possibility of letting their right-back leave in midseason, instead focusing on trying to land trophies and convince him to sign a new contract instead.
Alexander-Arnold, who is the club’s vice captain, can now talk freely to Real and arrange a move without a fee at the end of the season.
January transfers need a spark - not unsellable players, risk-off clubs and one big Man City question mark
06:00 , Mike Jones
As a sign of how constrained this January window might be, one mid-level Champions League club briefly considered whether a move for Marcus Rashford might be possible. There was a feeling his comments about leaving Manchester United could lead to a knock-down price… only for their interest to almost immediately be knocked down. The plan to try and enquire about a £30m deal didn’t even get off the ground.
The gap to what United would actually want, which is understood to be beyond £60m, shows how it might take an awful lot to get this market going. One circular problem sums up everything. Most Premier League clubs want to do significant business but PSR has left highly-paid squads with little headroom, and those in Europe just don’t have the money to spend. Many of the latter are still struggling after Covid, especially when the English competition so inflates the wage race. As a consequence, almost everyone needs to sell first, but there are few buyers to make that happen. That is the set-up for stagnation, and a market that simply won’t move.
January transfers need a spark - not unsellable players and risk-off clubs
Marcus Rashford responds to ‘ridiculous’ speculation over Manchester United future
05:00 , Mike Jones
Marcus Rashford has described the latest speculation concerning his future at Manchester United as “ridiculous”.
A report claimed the United striker had met with a leading sports agency to try to hasten a move away from Old Trafford.
This comes after the 27-year-old said in an interview last month he was ready “for a new challenge” after falling out of favour under new boss Ruben Amorim.
But Rashford, who is currently represented by his brother Dwaine Maynard, wrote on Instagram: “Been a lot of false stories written over the past few weeks, but guys this is getting ridiculous – never met with any agency and don’t have any plans to…”
Marcus Rashford responds to ‘ridiculous’ speculation over Manchester United future
Real Madrid consider second bid for Trent Alexander-Arnold to bring Liverpool star to Bernabeu in January
04:00 , Mike Jones
Real Madrid are mulling over a second January bid for Trent Alexander-Arnold to bring the right-back to the Bernabeu before next summer, when he will be available on a free transfer.
The Times report the Spanish side will test Liverpool’s resolve with Arne Slot’s side top of the Premier League and Champions League.
While the report states no figures were discussed initially, Real Madrid could be ready to pay just over £20m to make the move six months earlier than a potential summer move.
Manchester United’s major transfer obstacle as Ruben Amorim seeks reinforcements
03:00 , Mike Jones
Manchester United do not have the funds to buy players to strengthen their struggling team in the January transfer window.
Monday’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle was their fourth consecutive loss and left United marooned in 14th place in the Premier League, with new head coach Ruben Amorim warning a first relegation in 51 years could be a possibility.
But after spending more than £200m on summer signings and with very little leeway within Profitability & Sustainability Rules (PSR), United are unable to spend unless they sell.
Man Utd’s major transfer obstacle before January window even opens
Barnes back to Burnley after Norwich exit
02:00 , Mike Jones
Championship news to kick things off this morning, where Ashley Barnes has gone “back home”, in his own words.
The veteran striker has left Norwich City by mutual consent, where he scored seven times in 49 games across a year and a half, and has rejoined Burnley - the club he had almost a decade at including a spells in the Premier League.
He played nearly 300 times for the Clarets, scoring 67, and he has already won promotion three times with them.
City must go big or go home in January - Carragher
01:00 , Mike Jones
Jamie Carragher says Man City will either go big or not bother in January, despite their terrible drop-off in results this season.
“Man City will try and get the real deal [in January], of course they will, but what you don’t want to do is to end up sort of buying someone for £30m-£40m and in six months he’s not going to play and he’s going to be sitting there on big wages,” he said on Sky Sports.
“If they feel they need to do that to help them get over the line to make the Champions League then they have to do it - but if it’s someone who they don’t really think will move the dial in the next six months or in the future then it’s probably best to leave it.”
City are sixth in the table at the halfway point after beating Leicester to end their winless run, but sit 14 points off leaders Liverpool who also have a game in hand.
Aston Villa eye Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund
00:00 , Mike Jones
Aston Villa are looking to add another wide forward to their ranks as they continue to balance their Premier League and Champions League exertions, and Donyell Malen might just fit the bill. The Dutchman has slipped down the pecking order at Borussia Dortmund and may be available for the right fee. Villa have opened talks over a move, according to Sky Sports.
From tactics and captaincy to Bellingham’s best role, the many problems facing Thomas Tuchel as England manager
Friday 3 January 2025 23:00 , Mike Jones
If 2024 took England to the brink of the trophy that has eluded them since 1966, 2025 brings the arrival of a manager with the track record of winning silverware that Gareth Southgate lacked. Southgate’s achievement in twice coming agonisingly close, denied by penalties in the Euro 2020 final and by an 86th-minute decider four years later, earned him a knighthood.
Thomas Tuchel is ineligible for such an honour. But he has medals from the Champions League, the Bundesliga and Ligue Un. A manager whose contract only lasts until 2026 will be charged with winning the World Cup. He has at least already won the Club World Cup.
Tuchel officially starts work on New Year’s Day, though he attended December’s draw in Zurich to determine England’s opponents in World Cup qualifying: Serbia, Albania, Latvia and Andorra do not promise to form a pool of death.
“It’s a difficult group,” said Tuchel but qualifying has rarely presented a problem for England since Steve McClaren failed to reach Euro 2008 and the German is a manager with a proven expertise in knockout football. Besides his Champions League win with Chelsea, Tuchel steered Paris Saint-Germain to the final and Bayern Munich to within a few minutes of it.
From tactics to captaincy, Thomas Tuchel faces problems as new England manager
Liverpool’s vision revealed by Arne Slot and Ruben Amorim’s key difference
Friday 3 January 2025 22:30 , Mike Jones
Jurgen Klopp dropped his bombshell, he later revealed, in November 2023. In January 2024, he went public. Liverpool’s search for a manager could begin; not publicly, given their preference for doing their business as quietly as possible, but at least with one layer of secrecy removed.
They were soon informed that Xabi Alonso was minded to stay at Bayer Leverkusen for another year. To many in the wider world, Sporting CP’s Ruben Amorim assumed a status as the frontrunner after that. Not so, Liverpool would say; he was merely one of several they looked into.
There was no preferred choice, they insist, until they alighted on Feyenoord’s Arne Slot. But he seemed to emerge from the shadows. The high-profile nature of the Portuguese’s candidacy contrasted with the low-key approach adopted by Slot. He got the job by stealth, almost without warning.
Liverpool’s vision revealed by Arne Slot and Ruben Amorim’s key difference
Alexander Isak alternative identified by Arsenal
Friday 3 January 2025 22:00 , Mike Jones
Brighton striker Evan Ferguson is the new man on Arsenal’s radar, according to reports.
Alexander Isak has long been touted as the Gunners’ top target to add to their frontline but Newcastle are said to be adamant that the Swede won’t leave.
TalkSPORT claim that Brighton are mulling over what to do with Ferguson, who is yet to make his mark on their attack this season.
Fulham and West Ham are also claimed to be keen with a loan deal not ruled out.
Arsenal and Man Utd wait on Dani Olmo saga
Friday 3 January 2025 21:30 , Mike Jones
Patience is a virtue in the race to sign Dani Olmo, should he become available.
Marca report on the Barcelona midfielder needing LaLiga approval to appear in any of the Spanish giants’ competitions in the second half of the season, having been deregistered due to financial restrictions.
Manchester United and Man City are named in this latest report and Arsenal have recently been linked, and now a loan move is being talked about as potentially on the cards.
But first Olmo and Barcelona are said to be intent on exhausting all available options to keep him at the Camp Nou.
Antony could be another Old Trafford departure
Friday 3 January 2025 21:00 , Mike Jones
News from Spain and Real Betis are linked with swooping in for a January loan deal at Manchester United as well.
Mundo Deportivo report that if Assane Diao leaves the club, then Antony is on their list of potential replacements, though his salary is an obvious issue and there’s no guarantee yet that Amorim wants to lose him, despite not making him a starter.
Antony’s agent is quoted as saying if United believe him getting minutes is the best route, a loan deal will be explored.
Man United could let Zirkzee leave on loan
Friday 3 January 2025 20:30 , Mike Jones
Joshua Zirkzee suffered the embarrassment of being subbed off barely half an hour into Man United’s dreadful 2-0 defeat against Newcastle last night and Italian reports say he’ll be offered a chance to depart Old Trafford on a more notable basis in January.
Juventus want to add to their attack and a loan deal for the Dutch attacker is their preferred route, say Tuttosport, with a deal including a buy option contingent on qualification for the Champions League and other factors.
The dealbreaker here they say is that Amorim wants Viktor Gyokeres in - but he’s immensely difficult to land in midseason given his huge release clause and United’s financial constraints.
Everton’s £16m defender could be heading out on loan
Friday 3 January 2025 20:00 , Mike Jones
Jake O’Brien only joined Everton in the summer but already he’s tipped with a move away from Goodison Park.
The Telegraph report that several clubs overseas are looking at him for a possible January loan switch, after he impressed in Ligue 1 with Lyon last term.
A £16.4m addition, Sean Dyche has only started him in the Carabao Cup so far, with a couple of sub appearances in the league to his name. Ligue 1, Serie A and Bundesliga sides have registered early interest.
‘No market’ for Rashford transfer despite Man United willing to sell
Friday 3 January 2025 19:30 , Mike Jones
Sky Sports’ Melissa Reddy has been speaking about Marcus Rashford’s situation at Old Trafford and suggests Man United will struggle to offload him:
“Selling Marcus Rashford would help Man Utd financially as it would be banked in the books as pure profit as he’s an academy graduate. He says he wants a fresh challenge and the club are open to letting him leave.
“But there is no market for Rashford because of his salary, valuation, form and all the off the field problems that have been reported.
“In the current landscape where domestic clubs are trying to meet their PSR aims and clubs in Europe can’t match the fees of the Premier League, you can’t see where Rashford would begin this new adventure and where Man Utd get the money they need for him. Some clubs like PSG who have had an interest in Rashford have made it clear there is no active interest in him at the moment.”
Ansu Fati linked with loan but agent says Barcelona ‘will need him’
Friday 3 January 2025 19:00 , Mike Jones
Jorge Mendes has asked whether Ansu Fati would be leaving Barcelona on loan again but it seems the agent’s priority is for him to stay at the club right now.
“[That’s a] question for Barca but he has the level to play for them. He needs is confidence and to resolve his physical issues. Once he’s at 100%, Barca will need him. He’s a unique player,” he said, per Goal.com.
In Spanish media there have been varying suggestions he may leave, without any firm destinations named.
Mohamed Salah provides update on Liverpool contract talks: ‘It’s my last year in the club’
Friday 3 January 2025 18:39 , Mike Jones
Mohamed Salah has said he refuses to be distracted by the uncertainty about his future, as he concentrates on having an “unbelievable season” to meet his target of winning the Premier League again with Liverpool.
The Egypt forward is in the last six months of his contract and said he is still “far away” from agreeing a new deal with the club.
But Salah leads the way in Premier League for both goals and assists, with 17 and 13, as he has helped Liverpool take a six-point lead.
Mohamed Salah provides update on Liverpool contract talks
Pau Torres out for at least two months
Friday 3 January 2025 18:24 , Mike Jones
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has confirmed defender Pau Torres will be out for two months after breaking a metatarsal.
The 27-year-old went down in the 2-2 draw against Brighton and had to be carried down the tunnel by the medical staff.
Emery said: “Not Pau Torres because he broke his fourth metatarsal, and he is going to be out for, more or less, two months.”
Merson wants Arsenal to spend big on Isak
Friday 3 January 2025 18:09 , Mike Jones
Paul Merson has urged Arsenal to go all out and buy Alexander Isak from Newcastle in January as the Gunners hope to challenge for the title this year.
He told Sky Sports: “If I was Arsenal and had the money, I’d go out and buy [Alexander] Isak. I’d break the bank for him. He’s the best of the best and takes Arsenal to another level.
“What I like about Jesus is he’s got back into the team and said ‘this time round, I’m going to get in the box and score goals. If I’m going to stay in this team, I need to score goals’ and that’s what he’s done.
“The goal against Brentford was a proper poachers goal and it’s rare we see him in the six yard box, heading them in.”
Mikel Arteta provides update on Arsenal squad after being hit by sickness bug
Friday 3 January 2025 17:53 , Mike Jones
Mikel Arteta was a happy man following Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Brentford on New Year’s Day and even more so because his squad overcome a sickness bug to put in a superb performance away from home.
Goals from Gabriel Jesus, Mikel Merino and Gabriel Martinelli ensured the Gunners moved back up to second in the Premier League table and continued to put pressure on league leaders Liverpool who are now just six points ahead of Arteta’s side.
Kai Havertz was surprisingly left out of the Arsenal squad for the match against Brentford but it was reported that the German forward had caught a sickness bug that struck other players in the squad as well.
Mikel Arteta provides update on Arsenal squad after being hit by sickness bug
Casemiro another Man United face linked with Saudi move
Friday 3 January 2025 17:38 , Mike Jones
A report out of Brazil says Casemiro is set to leave Manchester United and head to Saudi Arabia, with the Saudi fund which controls several clubs still to decide which team to send him to.
UOL say the midfielder “sees with good eyes” a move to the Pro League, given he’s out of favour under Amorim for the most part.
As noted earlier, any side wanting to land a new overseas player must sell or deregister one first in the SPL.
Bournemouth bring in first January signing
Friday 3 January 2025 17:24 , Mike Jones
Bournemouth have signed defender Matai Akinmboni from DC United.
The 18-year-old became one of the youngest to have played in the MLS after making his debut at the age of 15.
Bournemouth technical director Simon Francis said: “He is an exciting young player we have been monitoring for an extended period and have been impressed by his progress.
“Matai is a player we believe has a very bright future and we are looking forward to seeing him develop with us.”
Interest growing in McAtee
Friday 3 January 2025 17:10 , Mike Jones
Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen are interested in Manchester City forward James McAtee.
McAtee is keen for more game time and is willing to move away to make that happen but City have no plans to let players leave this month.
Pep Guardiola says McAtee is ready to start for the Premier League champions though the midfielder has only made three substitute appearances totalling 26 minutes this season.
Arsenal and Villa interested in Retegui
Friday 3 January 2025 16:55 , Mike Jones
Arsenal and Aston Villa are interested in bringing Atalanta striker Mateo Retegui to the Premier League.
That’s according to a report from La Repubblica which says the forward is gaining interest from the English top-flight over a possible January move.
Arsenal are in such of a striker and the Argentine-born forward is the most prolific Italian striker in 2024 with 16 goals in 35 league games.
Glasner expects Guehi to stay
Friday 3 January 2025 16:40 , Mike Jones
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner expects defender Marc Guehi to stay at the club. Guehi was the subject of interest from Newcastle in the summer and is being linked with an exit once again with his current contract set to expire in 2026.
“I think so. No player from the squad has come to me and said they want to leave,” Glasner said when asked about Guehi’s future at Selhurst Park.
“No-one who plays all the minutes like Marc or the ones who don’t play. I am not concerned that Marc will leave but 31st January is a long time.”
Ispwich interested in Godfrey
Friday 3 January 2025 16:25 , Mike Jones
Ben Godfrey could make his return to the Premier League as interest in the former Everton defender continues to grow. Fabrizio Romano says that Ipswich are in talks with Atalanta to sign him on loan.
Negotiations are reportedly under way. Godfrey moved to Serie A from Everton in the summer for around £10m but is yet to start a league game for his new club.
Amorim on turning around United’s form
Friday 3 January 2025 16:10 , Mike Jones
“We need time to work on the basic things, this is the only way,” Ruben Amorim said. “When the window is open we can try to do something and we will try to do something.
“In the next weeks, we are going to have more time to train and you have to improve, that’s the only way. We’ve had a lot of games without training, now we’ll have more space to grow.
“The context is worse at the moment because we’ve had a lot of losses. The only situation is to work hard.”
Amorim on Maguire extension
Friday 3 January 2025 15:55 , Mike Jones
The Manchester United head coach, Ruben Amorim, spoke about extending Harry Maguire’s contract for another year.
He said: “Harry Maguire, we are going to trigger our option. I spoke with him this morning and I told him he has to improve his game on the pitch.
“We need him a lot, and he also needs to improve as a leader. We all know the situation he had here, but we need him a lot in this moment, so we are going to trigger happily the option.”
Guardiola on De Bruyne’s future
Friday 3 January 2025 15:39 , Mike Jones
Kevin De Bruyne is out of contract at the end of the season and Pep Guardiola has had his say on the midfielder’s future at Manchester City.
He said: “Not my business. He had problems in the last year but of course when he is consistent and fit, I have said many times, he is a really important player for us.
“For the club, how he performs and the age he has, the club has to think about it.”
Norwich sign Dobbin from Villa on loan
Friday 3 January 2025 15:24 , Mike Jones
Aston Villa have confirmed that Lewis Dobbin has been recalled from his loan spell at West Brom and will instead join Norwich until the end of the season.
The striker signed for Villa from Everton in the summer but struggled for game time with the Baggies. He made 18 appearances, with just one league start and did not score.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti tight-lipped on Trent Alexander-Arnold move
Friday 3 January 2025 15:10 , Mike Jones
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti refused to be drawn on the club’s pursuit of Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The Champions League holders were rebuffed when they made an initial enquiry about the England right-back’s availability a few days ago.
Ancelotti, asked about January signings, told a press conference: “It is difficult for me to talk about that in this context. But we are going to have to wait and see.
“We are focused on all these games in January and the game tomorrow (against Valencia) and I’ve got nothing more to say. It’s not sensible for me to speak about the market right now.”
Southampton sign Brazilian defender
Friday 3 January 2025 15:03 , Mike Jones
Southampton have confirmed the signing of a 23-year-old Brazilian left-back. The club released the following statement:
“Southampton Football Club is pleased to formally complete the signing of Brazilian defender Welington, who had previously signed a pre-contract agreement with the club.
“The 23-year-old left-back agreed personal terms with Saints in the summer, staying with São Paulo until the expiry of his contract at the end of the Brazilian season.
“Welington made 48 appearances in all competitions during the campaign, as São Paulo finished sixth, taking his career total to 164 games for the club.
“A Brazil Under-23 international, he won the Copa do Brasil in 2023 and the Supercopa do Brasil in 2024 during his time with São Paulo, where he made his debut aged 19.
“Welington will now join up with the Saints first-team squad and wear the number 34 shirt at St Mary’s.”
Marcus Rashford responds to ‘ridiculous’ speculation over Manchester United future
Friday 3 January 2025 14:55 , Mike Jones
Marcus Rashford has described the latest speculation concerning his future at Manchester United as “ridiculous”.
A report claimed the United striker had met with a leading sports agency to try to hasten a move away from Old Trafford.
But Rashford, who is currently represented by his brother Dwaine Maynard, wrote on Instagram: “Been a lot of false stories written over the past few weeks, but guys this is getting ridiculous – never met with any agency and don’t have any plans to…”
Premier League chief warns new Club World Cup will cause ‘great difficulty’ for Manchester City and Chelsea
Friday 3 January 2025 14:42 , Mike Jones
The Club World Cup this summer could create “great difficulty” for Manchester City and Chelsea’s preparations for the next Premier League season, the league‘s chief executive Richard Masters has warned.
The two clubs will be England’s representatives in Fifa’s new 32-team competition in the United States, which has sparked legal challenges from player unions and domestic leagues.
Player welfare has been one of the key drivers behind those challenges, and Masters fears there will be precious little respite for the players of either club should they go deep into the competition.
Premier League chief explains major worry over new Club World Cup
Forest owner says club will do “whatever is needed” in pursuit of top four finish
Friday 3 January 2025 14:28 , Mike Jones
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis was speaking at the Globe Soccer Dubai Awards and underlined what the Premier League club will do - and don’t want to do - in January as they look to build on a great first half of the season.
Forest are second in the table, behind only Liverpool, after losing just four times this term so far.
“We will do whatever is needed to be stronger and of course our coach (Nuno Espirito Santo) will decide what he really needs,” said Marinakis. “We must keep the same spirit and same environment in the dressing room and all our players this year have the right spirit. This is a very good climate we should try our very best not to interrupt it.
“It is an important achievement because in all positions we have players who perform or even over-perform. For us this is our first priority – keep the momentum, keep winning and continue to enjoy the journey.”
Manchester United make Harry Maguire contract decision and issue Amad Diallo update
Friday 3 January 2025 14:22 , Mike Jones
Manchester United have triggered their option to extend Harry Maguire’s contract to keep their former captain at Old Trafford until 2026.
Head coach Ruben Amorim, who said Amad Diallo is also close to agreeing an extended deal, said he was happy to tie Maguire down for another year but called on the centre back to be more of a leader.
Maguire joined United for £80m in 2019, a world-record fee for a defender, but was stripped of the captaincy by former manager Erik ten Hag in 2023. But he worked his way back into the team last season, and with Amorim preferring to play a back three, he has started each of their last three games.
Man Utd make Harry Maguire contract decision and issue Amad Diallo update
Bayindir wants to stay at Man Utd
Friday 3 January 2025 14:13 , Mike Jones
Sefa Seyrek, the agent of Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, says his client wants to remain at Old Trafford, according to Turkish outlet Sports Digitale.
Bayindir has made just four appearances since joining United on deadline day of the 2023 summer window.
“There were offers from many European clubs and the Premier League for Altay at the beginning of the season,” Seyrek said.
“There are currently clubs that are interested, but Altay wants to stay and play for Manchester United. The club definitely does not want to let Altay go.”
Carragher reveals ‘big worry’ for Man Utd fans over Ruben Amorim
Friday 3 January 2025 13:57 , Mike Jones
Jamie Carragher has admitted it is a “big worry” that Ruben Amorim’s arrival at Manchester United has failed to “echo Jurgen Klopp’s at Liverpool”.
Amorim joined the Old Trafford club in November, replacing Erik ten Hag, but the Portuguese coach has failed to improve United’s fortunes. Of Amorim’s 11 games in charge across all competitions, his side have lost six, won four and drawn one.
“A big worry as United head to Anfield is that Amorim’s arrival was supposed to echo Jurgen Klopp’s at Liverpool, both in terms of the point of the season at which he took over, and the galvanising impact on players and supporters,” Carragher wrote in his Telegraph column.
“Currently, Amorim’s reign has more in common with Graham Potter’s brief spell at Chelsea, where a deteriorating situation was made worse.
“Five defeats for United in the past six league games is horrendous. Even the last win, against Manchester City, was due to a freakish finale rather than an excellent 90-minute performance.”
New signings ‘not enough’ to win Premier League says Arteta
Friday 3 January 2025 13:44 , Mike Jones
Mikel Arteta has claimed signing a new striker this month will not be enough to win the Premier League title. The Gunners boss is happy with his current squad and would only go in for an ‘extraordinary’ player within the team’s budget.
“Signing somebody is not enough, that is for sure,” he said. “That signing has to score then how many goals? A lot of things have to happen. Sign, and then score 20 goals from here until the end (of the season). And then you have a better chance? Maybe, yes, I don’t know.
“But I am very happy with the players we have and when you look at the amount of goals that we have scored, too, it is more than enough to win the Premier League.
“But the reality is somebody [Liverpool] is doing more. And that is life, so we have to do better. If something extraordinary is on the market that we can afford, and we think they will have a real impact on the team, we have to be open for that possibility always. But at the moment, the focus is on what we have.”
