🚨 Tottenham Hotspur rebuffed enquiries from rivals for Lucas Bergvall in January. Chelsea + Aston Villa made contact to check situation while looking to bolster midfield & amid 20yo’s reduced role but #THFC clear no plan to consider exit 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

🚨 Tottenham Hotspur reach verbal agreement with Igor Tudor to become interim head coach. 47yo Croatian set to sign #THFC contract to end of season; no permanent option. Arrives with big-club experience. Process led by Venkatesham & Lange 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

🚨 EXCL: Kristjaan Speakman leavs Sunderland. #SAFC decision to move forward without sporting director. DoF Ghisolfi led football set-up since July; key to building current team & operation. Club feel organic end to transition, not start 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

🚨 Kai Havertz set for spell on sidelines with muscular injury. Problem expected to keep 26yo Arsenal forward out of #AFC games vs Brentford + Tottenham Hotspur but hoped not to be serious issue for Germany int’l 🚨 W/ @gunnerblog.bsky.social @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Thomas Frank sacked as Tottenham Hotspur head coach. #THFC working through various possible contingency plans to replace 52yo Dane as club sit 14th in Premier League; 5 points above relegation zone after 2 wins from 17 matches 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...

🚨 EXCL: Liverpool to pay max £6.8m for signing of Rio Ngumoha from Chelsea. Tribunal rules #LFC owe #CFC initial £2.8m + £4m in potential bonuses relating to senior appearances, contracts, England honours. Also 20% of profit on future sale 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...

🚨 Dwight McNeil move from Everton to Crystal Palace off. Deal sheet submitted in time + 26yo #EFC winger completed medical. But after Mateta sale collapsed #CPFC changed terms from £20m purchase to loan with buy obligation & then pulled out 🚨@theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

🚨 Sandro Tonali offered to Arsenal by agent so #AFC explored but no contact with Newcastle United; nothing to happen this window. 25yo’s camp put idea to Andrea Berta so looked into as per any player of interest. #NUFC exit now impossible 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

🚨 Sheffield United reach full agreement with Manchester City to sign Kalvin Phillips. Deal in place between clubs for straight loan until end of season; no buy option. 30yo #MCFC midfielder undergoing medical before completing #SUFC switch 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/650...

🚨 AC Milan conducting further medical checks on Jean-Philippe Mateta in London this morning ahead of potential switch from Crystal Palace. #ACMilan offer worth more than €30m accepted by #CPFC & Jorgen Strand Larsen lined up as replacement 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

🚨 Jeremy Jacquet flying to North West this morning for medical today as all parties work to complete summer move from Rennes to Liverpool. 20yo #StadeRennais defender joining #LFC on contract to June 2031 + 1 after clubs agreed £60m deal 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...

🚨 Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino expected to miss considerable period with suspected broken bone in foot. #AFC surveying market for potential loan as short-term cover for 29yo Spain intl; no guarantee anything materialises before deadline 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

🚨 Liverpool not proceeding with deal to sign Lutsharel Geertruida. Chance presented to #LFC, ready to advance + 25yo keen; but proved too complicated. Alternative not expected but contender for Jeremy Jacquet of Rennes as summer recruit 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

🚨 EXCL: Everton reach agreement in principle with Chelsea to sign Tyrique George. Deal for 19yo #CFC forward loan + buy option, pending #EFC ratification. England U21 int’l granted permission to travel for medical before completing switch 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

🚨 EXCL: Jean-Philippe Mateta undergoing medical ahead of proposed transfer from Crystal Palace to AC Milan. Agreement in place between clubs for 28yo France striker to join #ACMilan for price in excess of €30m to #CPFC. W/ @JamesHorncastle 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

🚨 EXCL: Crystal Palace submit bid for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. Reduced £43m + £5m fee offered by #CPFC being discussed in talks via Jorge Mendes; strong chance #WWFC accept. AC Milan continue to pursue Jean-Philippe Mateta deal 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

🚨 Liverpool exploring deal for Lutsharel Geertruida. Chance offered to #LFC & talks under way about taking over Sunderland loan of RB Leipzig defender. #SAFC assessing replacements in case Dutch int’l goes 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social after @fabrizioromano.yopro20.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

🚨 Crystal Palace in talks with Aston Villa to sign Evann Guessand on loan. 24yo winger also subject of strong interest from multiple European clubs but #CPFC regarded as favourites at present; pursued Ivory Coast int’l before #AVFC switch 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

🚨 Crystal Palace close to agreement for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. Talks between #CPFC & Jorge Mendes on behalf of #WWFC advanced; £45m + £5m fee being discussed. Leeds United bids scaled £40m but #LUFC not currently going higher 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

🚨 BREAKING: Raheem Sterling leaves Chelsea with immediate effect. Mutual agreement to part ways; settlement secures #CFC financial savings & enables 31yo winger to take next step on free transfer. Englishman departs 3.5yrs into 5yr contact 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...

🚨 Douglas Luiz completing last parts of medical before signing for Aston Villa from Juventus. Agreement now finalised between clubs; 27yo #Juve midfielder ends Nottingham Forest spell to join #AVFC on loan with buy option at €25m + add-ons 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

🚨 James Ward-Prowse given permission to undergo medical before completing loan move from West Ham United to Burnley. Deal for 31yo midfielder sanctioned by #WHUFC head coach Nuno Espírito Santo & does not include buy option for #BurnleyFC 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

🚨 Aston Villa set to sign Douglas Luiz on loan + option to buy. Nottingham Forest season-long move will be broken & #AVFC close to fresh deal for Juventus midfielder. 27yo agreed with Unai Emery to reunite 🚨 W/ @jacobtanswell.bsky.social @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

🚨 Leeds United only club to bid for Strand Larsen so far but Crystal Palace interest strengthening amid Nottingham Forest pursuit of Mateta 🚨 Aston Villa exploring re-signing Luiz - not done but in contact with Juventus ➕ More transfer news @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

🚨 Nottingham Forest offer Crystal Palace £35m for Jean-Philippe Mateta. Personal terms between 28yo striker & #NFFC no issue but #CPFC will only consider sale if get ~£40m package + replacement; Strand Larsen among options being considered 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

🚨 Andy Robertson from Liverpool to Spurs not currently proceeding. #THFC agreed in principle for move to happen after #UCL group stage but required Tsimikas recall by #LFC; not possible so far. Roma seeking replacement but time running out 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

🚨 EXCL: Chelsea trigger clause to recall Aaron Anselmino from Borussia Dortmund loan. #CFC evaluating CB market + want 20yo back from #BVB to consider next steps. Same option on Sarr but Acheampong likely to stay; sale viewed as impossible 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

🚨 Rayan scheduled to arrive in UK today & undergo medical on Monday before completing proposed permanent move from Vasco da Gama to Bournemouth. 19yo #VascoDaGama attacker joining #AFCB as replacement for Antoine Semenyo 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

🚨 Tammy Abraham flying to UK as we speak ahead of completing permanent transfer from Besiktas to Aston Villa. 28yo #Besiktas striker set for medical on Saturday before joining #AVFC on 4.5yr contract for €21m + Yasin Ozcan. W/ @J_Tanswell 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...

🚨 EXCL: Tottenham Hotspur working on deal to sign Andy Robertson from Liverpool. #THFC brought forward plan to vie for 31yo #LFC left-back as free agent this summer; not done but talks between all sides advancing in bid to strike agreement 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

🚨 Wolfsburg improve proposal for Charlie Cresswell to package worth €23m. Latest offer from #VfL again turned down by Toulouse - expected to require in excess of €30m for #ToulouseFC to consider selling England U21 centre-back this window 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...

🚨 EXCL: Chelsea considering move to sign Douglas Luiz on loan for rest of season. 27yo midfielder currently with Nottingham Forest from Juventus but #CFC see as system fit; Brazil int’l would add quality, experience, depth until summer 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

🚨 Nottingham Forest reach total agreement with Napoli to sign Lorenzo Lucca. 25yo #SSCNapoli striker joining #NFFC on loan until summer + ~€40m option to buy. Italy int’l due to fly from Naples this evening to take medical & complete move 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

🚨 Lucas Bergvall set for spell out with injury suffered during Tottenham Hotspur win over Borussia Dortmund. 19yo #THFC midfielder sustained high ankle sprain in tackle vs #BVB; new problem & assessments ongoing to establish firm timescale 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...

🚨 Ethan Nwaneri travelling to France after Arsenal authorised 18yo to complete Marseille move. #AFC attacking midfielder will undergo medical & seal #OM loan until end of season (no buy option) + development fee decided by minutes played 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...

🚨 Jack Grealish suffers suspected stress fracture to foot - concern injury will see Everton attacker miss months rather than weeks. Prognosis clearer after 30yo sees specialist in coming days to assess problem; major blow for England int’l 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...

🚨 EXCL: Aston Villa express interest in Jean-Philippe Mateta + Crystal Palace evaluating move for Evan Guessand. #AVFC studying 28yo as striker option amid complex negotiations with Besiktas over Tammy Abraham. #CPFC wanted 24yo last summer @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...

🚨 Marseille reach agreement with Arsenal to sign Ethan Nwaneri on loan. #OM hope 18yo travels after #AFC game at Inter in #UCL, potentially Wed. Sizeable fee but reduces based on games. Arteta drove move for attacker to work under De Zerbi 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...

🚨 EXCL: Marseille working on deal to sign Ethan Nwaneri on loan from Arsenal for rest of season. Not agreed yet. Would include fee. No buy option. #AFC favour #OM for De Zerbi / style but also PL + other European interest. 18yo decision soon @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...

🚨 Thomas Frank to take today’s news conference & training session before Tottenham Hotspur host Borussia Dortmund + expected to continue in charge for #UCL game v #BVB on Tues despite growing uncertainty over 52yo’s role as #THFC head coach @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...

🚨 Man City in process of finalising deal to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace. £20m + bonuses & sell-on %. 5.5yr contract. #MCFC intensified pursuit after Gvardiol/Dias injuries so #CPFC had to accept or lose 25yo as free agent in summer 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...

🚨 Leeds United make enquiry over Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. Interest expressed to #WWFC but no offer yet or guarantee it develops, given competition for 25yo Norway international & #LUFC need to comply with PSR 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...

🚨 Wolfsburg make proposal to sign Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell. Bid worth around €18m submitted by #VfLWolfsburg. Doubtful offer at level #Toulouse would want to consider sale. 23yo England U21 int’l also has interest from elsewhere 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/649...

🚨 Manchester United reach agreement in principle with Michael Carrick + coaching staff to take over until end of season. Appointments subject to finalising contract details & announcement. In position for #MUFC ahead of #MCFC visit on Sat 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...

🚨 Liverpool summer focus expected to be centre-back; no breakthrough on Konate contract + Van Dijk / Gomez expiring in 2027. Right-back recruitment not planned by #LFC this window & Salah staying but situation one to watch at end of season 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...

🚨 Conor Gallagher expected to fly to England on Tuesday to undergo medical + finalise details on long-term contract ahead of joining Tottenham Hotspur from Atletico Madrid. Agreement reached between #THFC & #Atleti over €40m permanent deal 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...

🚨 EXCL: Tottenham Hotspur closing in on deal to sign Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid. Clubs nearing agreement after #THFC made €40m proposal - expected to be accepted by #Atleti + 25yo England international believed to be keen on move 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...

🚨 Fabio Paratici set to exit Spurs after current transfer window. Co-sporting director aiding #THFC in January before return to Italy for personal reasons. Poised to join Fiorentina W/ @jameshorncastle.bsky.social @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Bukayo Saka agrees new + improved 5yr contract at Arsenal. 24yo England int’l currently at #AFC until June 2027; fresh terms to summer 2031 in process of being finalised. Deal to recognise winger’s standing among Europe’s best 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...