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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Agreement complete for Xabi Alonso to become Chelsea manager. 44yo Spaniard visited London early last week & accepted opportunity; 4yr contract now finalised, announcement imminent. Primary target throughout + wanted
#CFC
move 🚨
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...
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Xabi Alonso reaches total agreement to become Chelsea manager
Alonso, 44, visited London early last week and has accepted the opportunity.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7272415/2026/05/16/xabi-alonso-chelsea-manager-agreement/
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🚨 Broad agreement in place for Michael Carrick to become permanent head coach of Manchester United. Work continues between all parties to finalise contracts for Englishman & backroom staff after 2+1yr deal tabled to former
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midfielder 🚨
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...
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Manchester United reach broad agreement with Michael Carrick for permanent head coach role
Work is continuing between all parties to finalise contracts for Carrick and his backroom staff.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7276714/2026/05/15/michael-carrick-manchester-united-head-coach-agreement-update/
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🚨 Nottingham Forest intend to hand Vitor Pereira new long-term contract.
#NFFC
hierarchy & players said to be happy with 57yo + talks planned over extension (current deal June 2027). Club also aim, as things stand, to keep all key players 🚨
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/728...
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Nottingham Forest plan to hand Vitor Pereira new long-term contract
Sources indicated the club's hierarchy are very happy with Pereira and believe the players are too.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7282234/2026/05/15/vitor-pereira-nottingham-forest-contract/
2 days ago
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🚨 Arsenal defender Ben White expected to miss rest of season with knee ligament injury. 28yo England international suffered suspected MCL damage in
#AFC
West Ham win, although full extent yet to be established 🚨 W/
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Arsenal’s Ben White expected to miss rest of season with right knee injury
White's absence comes with fellow right-back Jurrien Timber also struggling with injury.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7270080/2026/05/12/ben-white-injury-arsenal-england/
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🚨 Chelsea exploring deal to appoint Xabi Alonso as next head coach. 44yo former
#RMFC
boss understood to be open to possibility - though nothing decided yet as process continues. Andoni Iraola also strong contender ahead of departing
#AFCB
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
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Chelsea exploring deal to appoint Xabi Alonso as new head coach
Outgoing Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola is also a strong contender.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6964506/2026/05/11/xabi-alonso-chelsea-head-coach/
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🚨 Real Madrid talks with Jorge Mendes continue over potential appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach. 63yo’s initial thoughts outlined to
#RMFC
while Florentino Perez ponders decision. Portuguese happy at Benfica but open to possibility
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/725...
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Real Madrid hold talks over Jose Mourinho return
Mourinho is president Florentino Perez's favoured candidate to replace Alvaro Arbeloa
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7258850/2026/05/08/jose-mourinho-real-madrid-head-coach-arbeloa
9 days ago
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🚨 Federico Valverde & Aurelien Tchouameni in dressing-room fight at Real Madrid training ground. Valverde went to hospital with head injury. Follows altercation 24hrs earlier.
#RMFC
expected to take action 🚨
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Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni involved in second training ground clash
Valverde was taken to hospital to undergo assessments after sustaining a head injury during the incident.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7261002/2026/05/07/federico-valverde-aurelien-tchouameni-training-fight-madrid/
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🚨 EXCL: Phil Foden reaches agreement in principle with Manchester City over new contract. Current
#MCFC
terms 2027; fresh 4yr deal to June 2030 + 1yr option. Formalities still need to be completed. Handled for 25yo by agent Rafaela Pimenta 🚨
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Foden reaches agreement in principle over new long-term Man City contract
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7253511/2026/05/05/phil-foden-man-city-contract-new/
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🚨 Eddie Howe set to remain Newcastle United boss. As things stand + barring unexpected turn of events 48yo will lead
#NUFC
into 26/27; retains ownership/hierarchy support & keen to continue. All parties accept this season can’t be repeated 🚨
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...
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Eddie Howe set to remain Newcastle head coach beyond current season
Barring an unexpected turn of events, the 48-year-old will be in charge going into the 2026-27 campaign.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7236836/2026/05/03/eddie-howe-newcastle-manager-stays/
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🚨 Bournemouth technical director Simon Francis to leave club at end of season. Highly-regarded former captain departing after 15yr association with
#AFCB
to explore new opportunities; interest from Al Hilal & other clubs but nothing signed 🚨
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/724...
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Bournemouth technical director Simon Francis set to leave club; Al Hilal possible destination
Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal are a potential destination for Francis once his departure is confirmed, nothing has been signed at this time
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7245539/2026/05/01/simon-francis-bournemouth-exit-saudi
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🚨 Jose Mourinho preferred candidate of Florentino Perez to become next Real Madrid head coach. Support not universal inside
#RMFC
but president driving process so 63yo strong contender. Time-sensitive ~€3m break clause in Benfica contract 🚨
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...
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Jose Mourinho Real Madrid president Florentino Perez’s favoured head coach candidate
Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa is expected to be dismissed at the end of the season.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7236798/2026/04/28/jose-mourinho-real-madrid-manager-options/
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🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea part company with head coach Liam Rosenior.
#CFC
wanted to give 41yo much longer but results dictated otherwise. FA Cup + CL bid key factors. Calum McFarlane to take interim charge before permanent appointment in summer 🚨
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/721...
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Liam Rosenior sacked by Chelsea after five successive Premier League defeats
Chelsea have slipped to seventh in the Premier League after winning just one of their last nine league matches.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7218640/2026/04/22/liam-rosenior-sacked-chelsea-manager-next
25 days ago
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🚨 John Stones exit from Manchester City this summer set to be announced next week. Mutual decision for 31yo centre-back to go as free agent when contract ends after trophy-laden decade at
#MCFC
. Interest expected from top European clubs 🚨
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John Stones exit from Manchester City set to be announced next week
The 31-year-old will bring to an end a decade at City, where he has won 16 trophies including six league titles and the Champions League.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6665570/2026/04/22/john-stones-manchester-city-leave
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🚨 Bournemouth reach agreement with Marco Rose to succeed Andoni Iraola as head coach this summer. 49yo to join
#AFCB
on 3yr deal; picked for playing style, European experience + familiarity managing likes of Haaland, Bellingham, Szoboszlai 🚨
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/721...
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Marco Rose appointed Bournemouth head coach: A manager committed to a courageous style of play
The 49-year-old German coach, who has been out of football since leaving RB Leipzig in March 2025, will succeed Andoni Iraola in the role.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7212344/2026/04/20/bournemouth-manager-new-marco-rose
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🚨 Tottenham Hotspur in advanced talks to sign Marcos Senesi as free agent this summer subject to retaining PL place. Nothing finalised so still open + interest in 28yo
#AFCB
centre-back from elsewhere but
#THFC
leading contender at present 🚨
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
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Tottenham leading contender to sign Marcos Senesi, subject to Premier League survival
The Argentina international's Bournemouth contract expires in June.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6928609/2026/04/17/tottenham-transfer-news-senesi-bournemouth/
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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Andoni Iraola to leave Bournemouth when contract ends this summer.
#AFCB
tried everything to keep head coach over months of negotiations but 43yo chose to exit + successor process under way; Kieran McKenna high among options 🚨
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/609...
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Andoni Iraola to leave Bournemouth at end of season
Iraola's Bournemouth contract expires in the summer, having last signed fresh terms in 2024.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6091009/2026/04/14/andoni-iraola-bournemouth-exit/
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🚨 Newcastle United owners continue to support Eddie Howe, with all parties intending to evaluate manager situation in summer. Review + any contingency work seen by those involved as normal; no serious talks yet over
#NUFC
head coach change 🚨
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...
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Newcastle ownership support Eddie Howe with all parties to review situation this summer
The 48-year-old commands a great deal of respect among the Newcastle hierarchy and is expected to be part of the evaluation process.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7192327/2026/04/13/eddie-howe-newcastle-ownership-head-coach-news/
about 1 month ago
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🚨 Tottenham Hotspur in pole position to sign Andy Robertson this summer, subject to retaining PL status. 32yo fully focused on
#LFC
so nothing finalised & also interest from Europe but
#THFC
lead contender to seal deal if relegation avoided
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/718...
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Tottenham in pole position to sign Andy Robertson, subject to Premier League survival
Liverpool announced on Thursday the 32-year-old would be leaving the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7185982/2026/04/10/liverpool-andrew-robertson-tottenham-transfer-free
about 1 month ago
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🚨 Southampton will need special dispensation to wear shirt marking 50th anniversary of 1976 FA Cup win in this year’s SF. After QF clubs must use kit registered at start of season but FA open to giving
#SaintsFC
permission depending on draw
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/717...
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Southampton require permission to wear yellow anniversary shirt for FA Cup semi-final
The club have been wearing a yellow kit throughout this season’s tournament, to mark the 50th anniversary of their success in 1976.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7173207/2026/04/05/southampton-yellow-anniversary-shirt-fa-cup
about 1 month ago
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🚨 Tottenham Hotspur part company with Igor Tudor by mutual consent. 47yo & staff exit immediately after 44 days at helm, winning 1 point in 5 PL games to leave
#THFC
17th + eliminated from
#UCL
. Croatian also grieving recent loss of father 🚨
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...
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Igor Tudor to leave Tottenham after 44 days in charge
Tudor, who was appointed on February 14, took charge of seven games in total, managing only one win.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7083328/2026/03/29/igor-tudor-tottenham-leaves/
about 2 months ago
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🚨 EXCL: Man Utd close to agreement with Kobbie Mainoo + Harry Maguire over new contracts. Proposed deal would keep 20yo midfielder at
#MUFC
to 2031 on improved terms. 33yo defender offered 1+1yr deal. Work still needed but talks advanced 🚨
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/713...
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Manchester United close to agreement with Kobbie Mainoo, Harry Maguire over new contracts
Negotiations are now at an advanced stage as United look to conclude terms with both players.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7134214/2026/03/20/manchester-united-mainoo-maguire-contracts-new/
about 2 months ago
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🚨 Tottenham Hotspur actively working on candidates to replace Igor Tudor if decision taken to make another head coach change after Liverpool trip. Unclear whether would be interim again or longer-term appointment but
#THFC
exploring options
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Tottenham working on potential options to replace interim head coach Igor Tudor
The 27-year-old was appointed last month on a deal until the end of this season after Thomas Frank’s sacking.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7116490/2026/03/13/tottenham-igor-tudor-replace-options/
2 months ago
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🚨 EXCL: Reece James commits future to Chelsea by signing new 6yr contract. 26yo’s previous deal 2028; fresh agreement runs until June 2032. Deal aligns England right-back with
#CFC
incentivised wage structure 🚨
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/711...
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Reece James signs new six-year Chelsea contract
The club captain joined the club aged six and is now tied down until the summer of 2032.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7111853/2026/03/13/reece-james-chelsea-contract-new
2 months ago
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🚨 Tottenham Hotspur players face wage cuts if relegated from PL. Most contracts include clauses to lower salary (vast majority by ~50%) in event of demotion. Provision placed in all deals under Levy so
#THFC
have some financial protection 🚨
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...
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Tottenham players facing wage cuts should club be relegated
Spurs are currently 16th in the Premier League, only four points above the relegation zone with 10 games left.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7080564/2026/03/02/tottenham-relegation-clauses-player-contracts/
3 months ago
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🚨 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 🚨
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
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Tottenham Hotspur rebuffed Lucas Bergvall transfer enquiries over winter window
The north London club could face a battle to keep the 20-year-old this summer after Chelsea and Aston Villa made contact over his situation.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7045675/2026/02/14/lucas-bergvall-tottenham-transfer-enquiries/
3 months ago
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🚨 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...
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Tottenham verbally agree deal to appoint Igor Tudor as interim head coach
The club have moved for a temporary appointment following the dismissal of Thomas Frank on Wednesday.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7038301/2026/02/13/tottenham-next-manager-igor-tudor/
3 months ago
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🚨 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...
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Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman leaves club
The departure is a board of directors’ decision to move forward without him.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7044218/2026/02/13/kristjaan-speakman-sunderland-leave
3 months ago
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🚨 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
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Arsenal’s Kai Havertz sustains muscular injury, set to miss north London derby
Havertz' injury is compounded by the fact that fellow Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino will miss an extended period due to a foot injury.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7038931/2026/02/11/kai-havertz-injury-arsenal-update/
3 months ago
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3 months ago
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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...
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Thomas Frank sacked by Tottenham
Spurs are winless in their last eight league games and have won just two of their last 17.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6831096/2026/02/11/thomas-frank-tottenham-sacked
3 months ago
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🚨 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...
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Liverpool to pay at least £2.8m for Rio Ngumoha after Chelsea compensation decided
The fee, which has been decided by a tribunal, could rise by a further £4m for the 17-year-old.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7024393/2026/02/05/rio-ngumoha-liverpool-chelsea-fee/
3 months ago
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🚨 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
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McNeil's move from Everton to Palace is off
Dwight McNeil will not be leaving Everton this window due to the relevant paperwork for his proposed move to Crystal Palace not being completed on time.The Athletic reported earlier on Monday that Pal...
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/HIkkvDZRIZsF
3 months ago
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🚨 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 🚨
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Tonali not leaving Newcastle despite his agent offering him to Arsenal
Sandro Tonali was offered to Arsenal by his agent — but there were no talks with Newcastle United and nothing will develop before Monday's transfer deadline.The Italy international's representative re...
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/47Lw9JWJlg9o/
3 months ago
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🚨 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...
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Sheffield United reach Kalvin Phillips loan agreement with Manchester City
Phillips, 30, is set to undergo a medical ahead of a loan move to the Championship club through to the summer.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6508411/2026/02/02/kalvin-phillips-manchester-city-sheffield-united-transfer
3 months ago
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🚨 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
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Jean-Philippe Mateta to continue medical tests ahead of proposed Milan move
Jean-Philippe Mateta will undergo further medical tests in London today as AC Milan continue work on a proposed deal. The Athletic reported on Sunday that Palace and Milan had agreed a deal worth mor...
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/URI1bnbL44Uh/
3 months ago
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🚨 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...
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Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet set to undergo Liverpool medical
The 20-year-old is set to sign a contract until 2031 with the club, with the option to extend by 12 months.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6982654/2026/02/01/jeremy-jacquet-liverpool-rennes-transfer-news
3 months ago
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🚨 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
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Arsenal’s Mikel Merino expected to be out for considerable period with foot injury
The 29-year-old has sustained a suspected broken bone in his foot.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013742/2026/02/01/mikel-merino-arsenal-foot-injury-update
3 months ago
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🚨 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
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Liverpool to not proceed with Lutsharel Geertruida move
Complexities in the deal’s chain meant it was considered too complicated.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013309/2026/02/01/liverpool-transfer-news-geertruida
3 months ago
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🚨 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 🚨
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Everton reach agreement in principle with Chelsea for Tyrique George loan
The 19-year-old has made only 11 appearances this term after a move to Fulham broke down last summer, four of those coming in the league.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6535026/2026/02/01/tyrique-george-everton-chelsea-loan-deal/
4 months ago
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🚨 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
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Crystal Palace’s Jean-Phillipe Mateta undergoes medical ahead of AC Milan move
The 28-year-old striker is set for a proposed transfer in a deal in excess of €30million (£26m).
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6999684/2026/02/01/jean-phillipe-mateta-milan-crystal-palace-transfer-news/
4 months ago
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🚨 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 🚨
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Crystal Palace make offer for Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen in region of £48m
The Norway international would bolster Palace's attacking options as AC Milan pursue a deal for Mateta.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006585/2026/02/01/strand-larsen-crystal-palace-transfer/
4 months ago
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🚨 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
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Liverpool in talks over Lutsharel Geertruida loan transfer
The 25-year-old Netherlands international is currently on a season-long loan deal at Sunderland from RB Leipzig.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013309/2026/02/01/liverpool-transfer-news-geertruida
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🚨 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 🚨
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Crystal Palace in talks to sign Evann Guessand on loan from Aston Villa
The 24-year-old is the subject of interest from various European clubs though Palace are currently regarded as frontrunners for his signatur
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006691/2026/01/29/evann-guessand-crystal-palace-aston-villa-loan/
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🚨 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 🚨
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Crystal Palace close on Jorgen Strand Larsen £45m transfer agreement with Wolves
Palace want to strengthen their attack before the winter transfer window shuts and Strand Larsen has emerged as their top target.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001524/2026/01/29/strand-larsen-crystal-palace-transfers-wolves
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🚨 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 🚨
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Raheem Sterling leaves Chelsea by mutual agreement
The 31-year-old last played for Chelsea in May 2024.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6423750/2026/01/28/raheem-sterling-chelsea-leaves/
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🚨 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 🚨
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Aston Villa agree Douglas Luiz loan deal with option to buy
The switch will see the Brazil international return to the club where he made over 200 appearances between 2019 and 2024.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001396/2026/01/28/aston-villa-douglas-luiz-transfer-loan
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🚨 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
🚨
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West Ham close to Adama Traore deal, James Ward-Prowse to leave for Burnley
Igor Julio's season-long loan from Brighton & Hove Albion is also set to be ended early.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001597/2026/01/27/adama-traore-west-ham-fulham-transfer/
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🚨 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/
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Aston Villa set to sign midfielder Douglas Luiz on loan
Luiz made over 200 appearances for Villa between 2019 and 2024.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6993650/2026/01/27/aston-villa-transfers-douglas-luiz/
4 months ago
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🚨 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
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The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more
Welcome to The Athletic's fourth edition of The Transfer DealSheet for the 2026 January window
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6998816/2026/01/27/manchester-united-arsenal-transfer-latest-liverpool-real-madrid-chelsea-dealsheet
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🚨 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 🚨
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Nottingham Forest in £35m offer for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta
Personal terms between Forest and the 28-year-old will not be an issue.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6999195/2026/01/26/jean-philippe-mateta-forest-palace-transfer/
4 months ago
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