Wesley Fofana has been good. Good player, not a great person.

Liam Delap is a disgusting footballer

Refereeing is at such a poor standard The referee in the Arsenal Chelsea is staring directly at Fofana and Hincapie when the cross comes in, and it's blatant that he clears it with BOTH hands !!!

Not all of the McNeil paperwork was completed in time, leading to collapse of the deal. Player had already undergone medical Shock on Merseyside at late twist @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

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Leeds 0 : 4 Arsenal ▪ xG: 0.13 - 3.22 ▪ xThreat: 0.7 - 2.22 ▪ Possession: 49.0% - 51.0% ▪ Field Tilt: 39.6% - 60.4% ▪ Def Action Height: 47.0 - 46.2

Strong reply from #Arsenal and #Arteta. Nullified the game, and dismantled Leeds. Just the tonic needed.

Joe Hugill heads to #Kilmarnock. The 22-year-old striker leaves Manchester United on a permanent deal until May 2027. Following a series of EFL loan spells, the physical frontman moves to the Scottish Premiership to find a permanent home under Neil McCann. A fresh start at Rugby Park #RTFTransfers

Luca Marianucci has joined #Torino. The 21-year-old defender arrives from Napoli on a straight loan for the rest of the season. After finding minutes hard to come by under Antonio Conte, the Italy U21 international heads to the Granata to bolster their backline. #RTFTransfers

Milan have hijacked PSV’s move for Italian gem Alphadjo Cissé. The 19-year-old playmaker joins the Rossoneri for €8m but stays at Catanzaro on loan until June. A major talent with 6 goals in Serie B this term, Cissé is the latest jewel for the future at San Siro. #RTFTransfers

AZ Alkmaar have secured the signature of Japanese prospect Rion Ichihara for a reported €1.8m The 20-year-old centre-back joins from RB Omiya Ardija on a four-year deal. Fresh off captaining Japan to the U23 Asian Cup title, Ichihara is viewed as the long-term successor to Sam Beukema #RTFTransfers

Wesley Gassova has arrived in San Sebastián. Real Sociedad have secured the 20-year-old Brazilian winger from Al-Nassr on loan with a €12m buy option. The former Corinthians starlet arrives as immediate cover for the injured Takefusa Kubo. A high-upside gamble for the Matarazzo era. #RTFTransfers

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Cyril Ngonge heads to #Espanyol. The 25-year-old Belgian joins the La Liga side on loan from Napoli after an underwhelming six months at Torino. The deal includes a €16m non-mandatory buy option plus add-ons. A versatile forward, Ngonge looks to revive his career in Barcelona. #RTFTransfers

Kieron Bowie heads to Italy. The 23-year-old forward has joined Hellas #Verona from Hibernian for a club-record £6.5m fee. After 15 goals in Edinburgh and earning his first senior Scotland caps, Bowie signs a four-and-a-half-year deal to become the latest Scot to test himself in Serie A.

Stephen Mfuni joins #Watford on loan from Man City. The 17-year-old defender moves to Vicarage Road for the rest of the season to fill the void left by the recalled Max Alleyne. A highly-rated, ball-playing centre-back, Mfuni goes straight into Javi Gracia’s promotion-chasing squad. #RTFTransfers

Elliott exits lucrative AC #Milan bet in €550mn refinancing www.acmilan.com/en/news/arti... www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

River Plate have secured Ecuadorian sensation Kendry Páez on a 12-month loan from #Chelsea. After a tough stint at Strasbourg, the 18-year-old playmaker returns to South America to lead Marcelo Gallardo’s attack. A massive statement for the Millonario. #RTFTransfers

Evann Guessand heads to Selhurst Park. The 24-year-old Ivorian joins Crystal Palace on loan from Aston Villa with a £28m obligation to buy. After being squeezed out by Watkins and Tammy Abraham, the former Nice standout arrives to lead Oliver Glasner’s line. #RTFTransfers #CPFC #AVFC

Marseille have secured Haitian talent Victor Joseph from Sochaux. The 19-year-old midfielder joins on a permanent deal until 2028 and will initially develop with the Pro 2 squad. A technical prospect with high upside, he follows #OM’s strategy of securing elite young profiles. #RTFTransfers

Terem Moffi lands at FC Porto. The 26-year-old Nigerian joins from OGC Nice on loan with an €8m buy option plus bonuses. After a turbulent end to his time in France, the striker reunites with former coach Francesco Farioli to lead the Dragons' line. A clinical winter upgrade. #RTFTransfers

Saul Coco commits to Torino. The 26-year-old centre-back has signed a contract extension until June 2029, ending lingering speculation of a move to Qatar. Despite a difficult run of form for the Granata, Coco remains the undisputed leader of the defensive line. #RTFTransfers

Jeremy Sarmiento joins Middlesbrough. The 23-year-old Ecuador winger arrives from Brighton on loan with a £3.2m obligation to buy. A certified promotion expert with pedigree at Burnley and Ipswich, Sarmiento adds elite 1v1 threat to the Riverside. The promotion hat-trick chase begins. #RTFTransfers

Arsenal commit to the future. Ife Ibrahim has signed his first professional contract with the club after turning 18. The Hale End product has been with the Gunners since age seven. Fresh off his senior debut in the Champions League, the ball-winning midfielder is here to stay. #RTFTransfers

Gonçalo Paciência returns to Portugal with Santa Clara. The 31-year-old striker joins as a free agent on a deal until the end of the season with a one-year extension option. After eight years abroad and a recent stint in Brazil, the former Porto man is back to bolster the Azoreans' attack.

Igor Julio returns to #Brighton. The Brazilian defender’s loan at West Ham has been terminated early after just 103 minutes of action. Fabian Hürzeler brings him back to the South Coast to provide cover following Diego Coppola’s loan move to Paris FC. Short-lived stay in East London. #RTFTransfers

Alfon González heads to #Villarreal. The 26-year-old winger arrives on loan from #Sevilla until the end of the season, with a non-compulsory €7m option to buy. After limited minutes under Matías Almeyda, Alfon moves to the Ceramica to provide crucial depth for Marcelino’s attack. #RTFTransfers

Daniel Maldini lands at Lazio. The 24-year-old joins on loan from Atalanta with a total package worth €15.5m. After struggling for minutes in Bergamo, the playmaker heads to Rome to inject technical flair into Maurizio Sarri’s midfield. A fresh start for the Italy international. #RTFTransfers

Neal Maupay to Sevilla. The 29yo joins on loan from Marseille with a €6m option to buy. #RTFTransfers

Lazio have completed the signing of Edoardo Motta from Reggiana for €1.2m. The 21-year-old Italy U21 goalkeeper has signed a deal until 2030, with former club Juventus set to receive 50% of the fee. Motta arrives as a direct replacement for Christos Mandas. #RTFTransfers

Deyverson is heading to the high altitude. The 34yo Brazilian striker joins LDU Quito on a free transfer from Fortaleza. After a 9-goal 2025 campaign, the Libertadores cult hero signs a deal until December 2026. A massive personality arrives in the LigaPro. #RTFTransfers

Adama Traoré has officially joined West Ham from Fulham for an initial £1m fee. The 30-year-old winger reunites with Nuno Espírito Santo on a deal until June, with a one-year extension option. Traoré takes the No. 17 shirt for the Hammers’ relegation battle. #RTFTransfers

Barry Bannan’s decade-long stay at Sheffield Wednesday has ended. The 36-year-old captain has joined Millwall on an 18-month deal for an undisclosed fee. With Wednesday in administration and rooted to the bottom of the table, the midfield maestro makes a final move to aid the Lions’ promotion push.

Douglas Luiz is home. The 27-year-old Brazilian has rejoined Aston Villa on loan from Juventus with a €25m buy option. After a difficult spell in Turin and a short loan at Forest, "Dougie" returns to solve Unai Emery’s midfield injury crisis. He chose Villa over Chelsea. #RTFTransfers

James Ward-Prowse has joined Burnley on loan until the end of the season The 31-year-old midfielder leaves West Ham after being frozen out by Nuno Espírito Santo, seeking minutes to chase David Beckham’s free-kick record A vital experienced addition for the relegation-threatened side #RTFTransfers

Brilliant game of football between Lazio and Genoa

Lucas Paquetá is back at #Flamengo. The Brazilian giants have completed a record-breaking £36.5m deal to re-sign the midfielder from West Ham. After four years in Europe and a challenging period in London, the 28-year-old returns to his boyhood club on a contract until 2030. #RTFTransfers

Franco Carboni has joined Parma. The 22-year-old Argentine defender arrives from Inter Milan on a six-month loan with an option to buy. After cutting short his stint at Empoli, Carboni steps back into Serie A to bolster the Gialloblù’s survival hopes. A versatile flank presence. #RTFTransfers

Remko Pasveer returns to where it all began. The 42-year-old goalkeeper has left Ajax to rejoin Heracles Almelo on an initial six-month deal. Pasveer requested the move to help the bottom-placed side avoid relegation following Ajax's signing of Maarten Paes. A poetic homecoming. #RTFTransfers

Raheem Sterling is officially a free agent. #Chelsea and the 31-year-old winger have terminated his £325k-a-week contract by mutual consent today. After a quiet Arsenal loan and months in the "bomb squad" cold, Sterling is weighing up interest from Spurs, Napoli, and Juve. #RTFTransfers

Boubakary Soumaré is off to Qatar. Al-Duhail have officially signed the 26-year-old midfielder from Leicester City on a permanent deal. With his contract expiring in June, the Foxes have cashed in now to trim their wage bill. Soumaré joins up with Marco Verratti in Doha. #RTFTransfers

#Lazio have secured Polish starlet Adrian Przyborek for €4.5m plus bonuses. The 19-year-old playmaker joins from Pogoń Szczecin on a five-year deal. He becomes the fifth winter arrival for the Biancocelesti, bringing elite technical flair to the Stadio Olimpico. #RTFTransfers

Oscar Bobb to Fulham. The 22yo Norwegian joins for £27m from Man City on a 5.5yr deal. City keep matching rights & 20% sell-on. A huge technical upgrade for Marco Silva’s side as they push for Europe. The Blue Moon academy star lands at the Cottage. #RTFTransfers

Xu Bin to #Wolves is official. The 21yo China U23 captain joins on a free transfer after leading his country to a historic Asian Cup final. A defensive "anchor" who models his game on Casemiro, he’ll head out on loan to adapt to the English game. One for the future. #RTFTransfers

#Ajax have won the race for Paulo Da Silva. The 18yo striker arrives from #NEC on a deal until 2029 after lighting up the U19 league with 14 goals in 12 games. A physically imposing #9 set to lead the line for the Amsterdam giants' next generation. #RTFTransfers

Villarreal have completed the record-breaking signing of Alex Freeman from Orlando City. The 21-year-old USMNT right-back arrives for a fee reaching $7m after winning MLS Young Player of the Year. A long-term deal until 2032 for the Florida native. #RTFTransfers

Arsenal’s generational talent Max Dowman has officially committed his future to the club, signing a pre-contract agreement ahead of his 17th birthday The record-breaking midfielder, already the youngest-ever player in UCL history, will turn professional on New Year’s Eve. A huge statement of intent

Lorenzo Insigne is back where it all began. The 34-year-old Italian icon has officially rejoined Pescara on a free transfer until June 2026 After a quiet spell in MLS and six months as a free agent, the "Magnifico" returns to the Adriatico to save the Dolphins from Serie B relegation #RTFTransfers

Uriel Antuna to Pumas is official. The 28yo Mexican winger leaves Tigres on a permanent deal to join Efraín Juárez’s project at CU. A crucial move to rediscover the form that saw him top the Liga MX scoring charts in 2024. New colors, same pace at the Olimpico Universitario. #RTFTransfers

Empoli land Daniel Fila. The 23yo Czech forward joins on loan from Venezia to sharpen the Blues' attack for the Serie B promotion push. A physical 1.90m presence seeking regular minutes after a rotational role in Venice this season. Deal set until June 2026. #RTFTransfers