Guardiola is happy to have Kevin De Bruyne back, describing him as “one-of-a-kind.” He believes that players like De Bruyne are the ones who win games.
The January transfer market can be an unpredictable phenomenon. It typically starts off slow, but as the end of the month approaches, it becomes chaotic as teams scramble to address weaknesses or bolster their rosters within a tight timeframe. This can lead to overpriced transfers or last-minute deals, and the rumors themselves begin early and persist throughout the month.
During this month, it is anticipated that Arsenal and Chelsea will be among the clubs attempting to acquire at least one player each. Both teams have expressed interest in Ivan Toney. However, their ability to make a move may be dependent on any outgoing transfers. Tottenham and Liverpool may also consider adding players to their squads to compensate for potential absences of Son Heung-min and Mohamed Salah during mid-season international tournaments.
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Liverpool have announced that Trent Alexander-Arnold has sustained an injury, while Virgil Van Dijk is expected to make a comeback.
However, even though Liverpool has had to do without their vice-captain, their captain Virgil van Dijk is expected to make a comeback for the first leg against Fulham on Wednesday. He was unable to play in the victory against Arsenal due to an illness.
Pereira returns to Luton
Dion Pereira, a winger for Luton, has come back to Kenilworth Road following a loan period in League Two with Sutton.
The 24-year-old player, who began playing for Antigua & Barbuda in October, had 17 games and two goals during the loan period.
Henderson has caught the attention of Ajax.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Jordan Henderson may soon be making his way back to Europe, as Ajax has shown serious interest in signing the English player.
Henderson will require approval to depart from Al Ettifaq during the January transfer period, as there are multiple clubs interested in potentially signing him.
Davidson was selected as the new head coach of Queen’s Park.
Callum Davidson, the former manager of St Johnstone, has been selected as the new head coach for Queen’s Park, a Scottish Championship team.
The former Scottish defender has been unemployed since departing from McDiarmid Park in April of 2023. Currently, Queen’s Park holds the ninth spot in the Championship standings. Their recent 2-1 triumph over Dunfermline on Friday marked their first win since August.
Could Bergwijn be making a comeback in the Premier League?
Ajax could potentially consider selling Steven Bergwijn if an offer is made by West Ham United for the ex-Tottenham Hotspur striker.
According to HITC Football, the Ajax team leader might have a chance of returning to the Premier League only a year and a half after Tottenham agreed to a £26m offer for the forward.
Other teams, such as Crystal Palace, Brentford, Fulham, Wolves, and Everton, are keeping an eye on the potential for a transfer while West Ham United shows interest in the Dutch player.
Ajax would like to keep Bergwijn on their team even after the winter transfer period. However, his contract is quite large and Ajax has financial worries. They may be tempted to sell him in order to make up for some of the £26 million they invested in him.
The January plans of Liverpool were altered by Luis Diaz’s finish.
Jurgen Klopp probably didn’t expect it, but when Luis Diaz scored a late second goal, it allowed Liverpool to move forward in a crucial part of their season without their star player and top scorer, but with the added confidence from a significant victory.
Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo, and Diogo Jota will have to take on more responsibilities in the coming month to fill in for the Egypt captain, as the Reds compete in the Premier League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup.
After several missed opportunities and inaccurate passes, there was a feeling that Liverpool’s inability to capitalize would result in a loss. However, it was Trent Alexander-Arnold’s well-placed corner kick that led to an own goal by Aaron Ramsdale. This seemed to ease the tension for Liverpool, but Diaz’s powerful shot in the final minutes secured their victory.
Tottenham is in talks to acquire Radu Dragusin through a swap deal involving another player.
According to Miguel Delaney, Tottenham is in talks with Genoa regarding the cost and terms of the transfer for Radu Dragusin, a center-back.
The salary for the 21-year-old has been settled, and there is a possibility that Djed Spence may be loaned out in exchange. However, the primary focus of current discussions is the cost.
The Spurs are not willing to accept a deal that goes beyond £25m, but Genoa is pushing for a higher amount of around £30m. It is possible that approximately £5m of the deal will involve additional payments and conditions, which is currently being discussed. The fees for agents also need to be addressed.
Lincoln have signed Luton’s striker on a temporary basis.
Lincoln has finalized the loan deal for forward Joe Taylor from Luton. The 21-year-old will be playing at the LNER Stadium for the rest of the season.
During the initial half of the campaign, Taylor was loaned to Colchester where he managed to score 12 goals in 27 matches across all competitions.
QPR’s Ramsey departs after nine years of service.
QPR has confirmed that Chris Ramsey is no longer serving as their technical director/head of coaching.
In November 2014, Ramsey became a member of the club and led the first team from February to November 2015. He is departing after an assessment of the academy structure at the west London club.
According to the club’s official website, chairman and CEO Lee Hoos stated, “Chris has been a valuable member of the club and played a crucial role in establishing our Academy. He is an exceptional individual both personally and professionally.”
“After carefully considering all factors and having productive discussions with Chris, we have determined that this decision is mutually beneficial for all parties involved.”
I am extremely grateful to Chris for his outstanding effort, commitment, and mentorship during my time here. Although we are going our separate ways, he will always be a valued friend of the club and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
Wolves are interested in signing PSG’s striker.
Wolves are considering Paris Saint-Germain’s Hugo Ekitike as a potential addition to their attacking lineup during this transfer window.
Sasa Kalajdzic and Fabio Silva have departed the club on loan this month, leaving the midlands team in need of additional players to fill the void during the Asia Cup period. The absence of top scorer Hwang Hee-Chan only adds to their need for reinforcements.
Currently, there is no plan in place for Ekitike, but Wolves are actively considering making an offer.
Ekitike has recorded 4 goals in 33 games with PSG, but had previously scored 11 goals in 28 games with Stade de Reims before joining the French champions.
Source: independent.co.uk
