You see, Silva, he needs to get close to the ball. He’s willing to run the chains, but I’m sure he’s got that explosive speed to get away from people.
He needs opportunities to bond with Cantwell, the little one-two, and get away from other people in limited areas.
I really enjoy the game and I’ve worked for a long time, but not as a coach, and I’ve made a lot of smart contacts in the game. I had contacts in Liverpool and especially with them. Owen had many suitors. We had a lot of work to do to convince him to come to Dundee, a newly promoted club. But in Owen’s situation, he had already benefited from two loans that hadn’t worked out for him. I went back and forth to Bolton Wanderers, so all I did was call him for what I could offer him and what I could dedicate to him.
Stuart Taylor and Gordon Strachan also played a vital role in saying “come to Dundee and what we’re going to do is make sure that we dedicate ourselves to you and that you dedicate us to us”. I think we’ve had dedication, not just from Owen but from all the lenders we have, and it all comes down to the contacts you make. But now it’s been an era of good luck for Owen with 20 appearances and his entry into Liverpool’s first team. , then you expect those contacts to be even more now.
Dominic Solanke is not my priority. I think he’s a smart player, but he plays for Bournemouth and has problems with the team. I think he’s betting well on Bournemouth, he can score goals, provide assists, but is he the striker Arsenal need?I’m not sure. If I had to decide between Toney and Solanke, I would definitely go with Toney, definitely.
Toney hasn’t been injured, so of course he’ll miss the first two games, but he’ll return to the field completely new in his mind, completely new in his form and with a sense of revenge. The ban, for months without playing, did something wrong. So when you look at Brentford’s mentality, in every single game, I guess this guy is like a lion waiting in his cage.
So this guy will be fresh mentally and physically on top of it. He’s a nightmare for defenders, this guy is always moving, fighting for balls, and he’s good with the ball. He creates so many chances for himself and for his teammates, he scores goals, he gives assists, so yes definitely. And don’t forget that the Euros are coming soon. So if he plays for Arsenal with the Champions League this is something you have to put on top of the league as well. So for different reasons I will go for Toney.
Erik ten Hag called me and told me that at United my agent would receive millions of euros and that I could earn part of my salary at Ajax. But our resolution was clear: we were looking to move to Ajax.
Manchester United wanted to have me, but I insisted on returning to Ajax. To make that possible, my agent Jose Fortes Rodriguez even waived a hefty percentage of the sell-on clause
“It’s true that in a few days we’ll see the situation,” Pochettino said. “That’s why I told them I’m a little worried.
“I don’t have all the data yet on whether it will be available for a brief initial period. We have to be very clinical to make some decisions, think about it and see how we solve the problem. “
“We have to do as productive as we can with the team we have, but we’re in the position of if the right deal is made. But they’ve noticed how quiet January is and we’re actually not thinking about the players who will come out. “of the building.
We are looking to recruit. Zak and Sean left. I’m looking to recruit. David Wotherspoon is also leaving, so we’re a little short now. That’s the job, you have to lose space to bring in your own players. That’s what I’m looking to do.
I’m sure we have a lot of friends in the market.
In the next few days I expect to club to conclude the transfer of a couple of left-sided players. It is necessary to help the manager with some additional players this window. In the transfer window, you always have to be attentive and I can say that we are very well prepared.
Kris Moore, the young Leeds defender, we’re chasing him. I didn’t think we had enough bodies to come to camp, so it was a smart opportunity to see him at right back with Lewis Miller out and only young Rory. otherwise, it was smart for him and Kanayo to get a few minutes.
Adryan is a Brazilian player who’s been out of the game for the last couple of months due to a family situation but he’s been training in Dubai and we thought it would be a good chance for him to train with us so we could have a look at him
Tottenham have bought earlier than usual this January, with Timo Werner and Radu Dragusin already in, from RB Leipzig and Genoa. But I don’t see this as evidence that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has changed his spots and is no longer leaving things to the dog-end of the window. He’s gone early for several reasons. Son Heung-min has gone off to the Asian Cup for four weeks and
Werner is the same in terms of speed and versatility on the front line, although Son is on a different level from him in terms of overall quality. Clubs wouldn’t have queued around the block for Werner. But there is a Bayern Munich festival. Levy would have liked to continue with his usual modus operandi, but in both cases he was forced to operate differently.
I’m happy with the squad. I think there are some areas that we can maybe improve. We need to improve our goal ratio so right away you look at forward areas of the pitch.
Some players may leave, for example two players, Bertrand Traoré and Calum Chambers and if this scenario happens, we can add one or two players to the team.
I’m really pleased to get Dexter in so early in the window. He’s an exciting full back who likes to get involved in team attacks and he shows defensive traits ahead of his years.
Their progress over the past year has been enormous. He played the early part of that season at a southern highlight and also has a reputation on Jamaica’s foreign scene.
Dexter’s career is on an upward trajectory and we’re confident he can make his way to Hearts and make an impact over the next five months.
Some players can leave, for example two players, Bertrand Traore and Calum Chambers and in case that situation happens we can think to add one or two players to the squad. The players we have now, we want to help and support right now.
I thought it was a smart opportunity for us when it was presented to me before the New Year.
We knew with Sonny going away for a period of time, we needed another player.
Although the centre-back was a priority, if any other opportunity presented itself, we tried to move fast enough.
I think Timo would suit us stylistically. In fact, he has the attributes we look for in a player in this space.
He can play in all three positions, which adds genuine intensity and quality in the third.
After speaking with him, he is motivated and likes the opportunity that Tottenham has given him where he is at this level of his career.
“Look, nobody knows what happened in the scenes, it’s just guesswork and guesswork. But what we do know about Jordan is that he’s a very no-nonsense professional and a really smart guy. It was Kenny who signed him at Liverpool, so we know he’s a really fair guy.
“But I think there comes a time when you’re at a club like Liverpool and you wonder if you can see adjustments and he’s probably noticed them being replaced for the better, and he’s a wise guy and realises that maybe it’s just better. “One of the best fits.
“Maybe an offer came from Saudi Arabia, which would be very good for his family, with a lot of players going through there. But there’s a lack of magic in those stalls when you go there and you don’t pass. Leaving Liverpool is like leaving Manchester United as the years go by; After that, it’s never the same for players.
“So I think that is what has happened, he realises he has still got something to give and he wants to get back to reality. Saudi Arabia is not reality out there, he’s probably craving some wind and rain believe it or not. I’ve not watched any of the games and I don’t know anyone who has to be honest, I’ve no interest whatsoever. He must be missing the buzz of playing in the Premier League, it’s the centre of the football world right now.”
“When you do what he does every week in the most sensible games in the league, there’s going to be speculation. I need that for my players, I want them to thrive.
“I haven’t heard of any questions that have been asked directly to the club about him, and I’d be lying if I said they would be welcome. We need Jack to play here for a strong Sunderland team and see what we are. “Take a look at the things to do this season. I was very inspired by it.
“In an ideal world, given the freedom to act we would have brought players in already. But we’re not in that situation – as Darren [Eales, Newcastle CEO] alluded to on Thursday, Financial Fair Play is a problem for us, and we’re having to navigate round that.
“That’s the position we’re in. When is it a problem [replacing injured players]? It already is, but we’re trying to overcome it.
“It’s a frustration for everyone around us. The owners are really very ambitious and would like to help and the team in any way they can. The regulations and situations under which we work do not allow this. That’s how it works, we act the way we can.
Borussia Dortmund made a big effort to sign me. I’ve been following BVB and their supporters for a long time and even went to the Champions League match in Manchester in autumn 2022 to see the team live on the pitch. I am very pleased that the loan worked. I promise I’ll do everything I can to help the team succeed and I’m looking for the Yellow Wall. “
I’ve been here for almost five years and I continue to grow professionally and personally. I feel very appreciated here and have a wonderful connection with the club. My family circle and I also feel incredibly comfortable here. Despite other attractive features in Europe, I wanted to extend my contract with the Philadelphia Union because, in the end, my center also influenced my decision. The MLS is an exciting league and you can see that its progression is going in the right direction, also in view of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. I hope to continue being part of the league at a great club and, as always, I will do everything I can for the team so that we can celebrate successes together. Conversations with officials here were and still are characterized by wonderful mutual appreciation. In today’s fast-moving world, my time here has been something special. Now our relationship will continue, which makes me very happy. For me, there are definitely smarter reasons to stay here than to leave. That’s why I once said yes to my club with total conviction.
When I walked into the locker room today, I felt like I was “coming home. “I know the club by heart, I’ve been very close to the fans here and I’ve never lost touch with those in charge.
I can’t wait to see my team-mates again, get out on the pitch, play football with a smile on my face, get assists, score goals and help the club qualify for the Champions League.
Declan Gallagher underwent surgery Thursday to fix a groin problem. Gal may be out for 3 or 4 weeks. It may replace our moving plans, yes.
Ollie is frustrated. We never intended to bring him in from Cardiff and have him on the bench. I think it would be the most productive thing for everyone (if the loan were to end).
We had a conversation with Cardiff and the agent, and I speak to Ollie about it; I don’t need to obstruct their development. So if he can locate normal playtime somewhere, that would be the best situation for him.
This resolution is a dream come true for me, because when you’re a kid one day you need to play for clubs like FC Bayern. Bayern is one of the biggest clubs in the world and has a history.
If Fenerbahce are passing to put Bonnuci in their team, then they will have to let a foreign player pass and Kent will be that player because he couldn’t play much.
The squad mentality has changed and he has also been unable to get used to the Istanbul way of life. He is a bit of a shy guy and not a very social guy and because of that Kent could not get used to the city very well so it is looking like the club will sell Kent in this transfer window.
I heard from Kent that he doesn’t need to leave Fenerbahce in this movement window, but I think he will leave. He is attracting a lot of interest from Turkey, from the English league, and Hull City are interested in moving him.
Its owner is Turkish and has a very intelligent relationship with Fenerbahce. It’s unclear exactly what Kent will do, as I’ve heard he needs to return to the Premier League or Scottish Premiership. He doesn’t need to go to the championship or the Turkish team.
New St Johnstone signing David Keltjens has revealed that Guy Melamed gave him the big McDairmnid Park sell.
The Israeili sought counsel from the ex-Saints striker, who told him to grasp the opportunity in Perth, and even admitted he’d considered returning to the club after leaving. READ MORE
I’ve been following Guy’s career from Israel,” Keltjens said. “I didn’t know him at the time.
But I asked him about his experience at St Johnstone and he enjoyed it.
He even said he plans to return in the last few years. It hasn’t taken place yet and has amazing memories. He told me that, in my situation, going to St Johnstone was the most productive thing I could do.
I’ve spoken to a lot of players I know who have played in Scotland. Liel Abada at Celtic and Or Dadia at Aberdeen. They were just saying smart things about the country and the league.
We tried to keep him, we talked about it with the league for a long time, but they let us.
From a football point of view, it’s a big loss. Since Connor joined the team, he has scored six goals in 12 starts. The team had continuity and did well and he is a big component of that.
We still have options, but it’s notoriously exhausting and frustrating. Connor was a wonderful professional when he wasn’t on the team and also when he was. He has shown skill. It’s not smart for you, but it’s a wonderful opportunity for someone else.
We will be in constant contact with the players. It’s no surprise that many groups refer to Michael Mellon, as he is a striker who is in top form. I saw him play at the Scottish under-21 level. He plays on this team with a lot of our guys.
He’s a very talented player; He has scored 15 goals in twenty appearances. So, it’s evident that it’s getting a lot of attention. We’ll keep an eye on it, just for now.
There were conversations. Ideally, the club and I would fix everything as soon as possible. We talk, the conversations continue. Hopefully we’ll have some smart news at some point.
When I walked into the locker room today, I felt like I was coming home. I know the club by heart, I have been very close to the fans here and I have never lost contact with the directors.
I can’t wait to see my teammates again, pass out on the field, play football with a smile, make passes, score passes and be part of qualifying for the Champions League.
Patience is not my greatest strength. Every coach needs to have all the players with him on day one, but that will never happen. I’m more patient than before. I know how confusing transfers have become.
There are a number of parties involved and it’s become extremely complex. […] We’re always trying to get things done, not just transfers but other things too. We’re extremely ambitious.
This is a great opportunity for Callum to receive game time in League One. Like all players going on loan, he will firstly, have to perform to a high level to force himself into the team and then make sure he maintains that level of performance to stay there.
Callum has had injuries recently, but this is a chance for him to come through and show his qualities in a competitive league.
I haven’t gotten any reaction or comment on the situation. I also consulted Or Dadia, who played in Scotland during the war, and she told me that she did not feel any other treatment. It’s nothing that includes the Scottish League total.
I spoke to Guy Melamed who played here at St Johnstone. It went well for him in Scotland, he scored several goals here and he recommended it to me. I also had options in Israel for higher money, but here suits me both in terms of character and in terms of the style of the game.
Scotland is part of the UK, the kingdom of football, there’s an amazing atmosphere here and I was able to stop by and see it. That appealed to me. The players were on break, but now they are starting to educate themselves. It’s a relatively small and friendly club with great people, a smart education centre, it’s not a big stadium but it’s very friendly. For me, it’s an opportunity I deserve to have taken sooner. in my career.
Thanks, as we don’t have an official offer at the moment, we haven’t made a resolution on Ryan Kent yet, so all players are combined at the moment.
So far, nothing has been signed. It’s conceivable that there will be something until next week. It’s a great club and they’re up there, as they deserve, fighting for the title. It’s a wonderful opportunity for me personally and it’s anything I’m looking for in the future. if it’s all done.
I read some articles through him in which he commented that he hadn’t played much football at the end of last season. He realized from what I did in Inverness, that I have enough compatibility and play well. He took a chance and I’m so thankful that he’s with me and short of me. I’m very happy.
I’m delighted to sign Kyle on loan, he’s a player I have worked with before and a player who did very well last season in this division.
Kyle brings quality, fun and intensity to our team.
He’s also shown a wonderful preference for signing up at Raith Rovers, which is what we’re looking for right away, and Kyle can play positions in the park.
I would like to thank the board of directors of Raith Rovers FC for securing this loan agreement, and also thank Ross County FC for making this loan possible.
Every transfer window we have stories about me, they also said about Man United last summer. My focus is on Barcelona. I’m doing my best for Barca, 100 per cent It’s a privilege to wear the captain’s armband, I feel the responsibility.
I think since he was named captain, he’s taken his game to another level. The highest compliment that can be paid to him is that he scores all kinds of goals, with a header, with his left foot, with his right foot. And score against everyone. It’s not like he’s just scoring against teams at the bottom of the league. He scored against any of the Old Firm teams.
I’m excited to see him play so well. Obviously, there’s a lot of speculation about him right now, however, they gave him a year and a portion remaining. I’d love to see him sign an extended contract with Hearts, but we’ll have to wait and see. What’s up with that.
But if he continues to play the way he does, I hope to see him finish the season as the most sensible goalscorer and get into the Scotland team, because I think the biggest motivation for Shankland at the moment is to play well with Hearts and of course he’s flying towards the Euros.
Mr. Esteban (Paz) says he has an offer from Bournemouth in England,” he told Olé.
I’ve heard about it and it’s true that there’s interest, but they’ve never made a formal offering. I am in constant contact with Dr. Isaac (Alvarez), president of the league, and his collaborators, and they have told me that there is no official offer for Oscar Zambrano.
We’re talking about an offer from Bournemouth that’s rarely very much on the table, that doesn’t exist. It even gave the impression in the media that it was sold, but it wasn’t. This morning I spoke with Dr. Isaac and his staff, so that’s not the case.
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It would be simple for Leicester to keep him in case they needed to see them cross the finish line for promotion. Leicester are 10 points ahead of Ipswich in second position and will almost certainly get automatic promotion, so morally it would be the right resolution to let the player move forward, as he is obviously at the forefront of the manager’s mind.
There will be no shortage of offers, Rangers were very keen to sign him when Mick Beale was manager, but the problem for Championship clubs is who can afford his fee or his salary? So unless he goes to a European club, the most realistic outcome would be a loan move.
The verbal exchange with the coach was very, very smart. He without delay made me feel what I needed and how I felt when signing for a club. Also, the tactics, the style, the way you need to play and let the team play; For me, I immediately thought it was the best option.
I am very pleased to join such a big football club as Dundee United. The team has had a wonderful start to the season, that’s part of the appeal. I hope that I can contribute to the efforts to move forward, this by contributing to the most sensible of the field.
I’m really looking forward to racing with the coach and helping the club get back to the elite point where it belongs.
I’m sure they’ll look at another striker. They’ll always want to make sure there’s competition high up the park, maybe another winger as well.
They have strength in intensity and some players are returning from injuries.
I quite like Hampden. Let’s hope it continues!
“It’s a wonderful position and for any player who has the chance to play at Hampden, it’s a wonderful experience.
So it’s great to play our home matches there.
We want to compare the team quite temporarily and see where we are as a group.
January is a month I’ve never liked as a manger but it’s one where it’s really important we get it right.
If we point to two or three players, we need to make sure we point to the right guy.
It’s a very high salary, it’s already high for a Serie A. Nowadays, it’s a very high salary for monthly expenses. There is a negotiation to stay or go.
I saw Lenny [Neil Lennon’s] comments a couple of weeks ago, where he said he’d like to see Callum [McGregor] play at the top of the court. I think what he needs is someone who can dictate the game and just do the defense. paintings and the physical aspect of things. A sitting midfielder who frees up Callum and Matt O’Riley.
They are strong in midfield, without a doubt. I think they want another striker, actually. I think the big guy, Oh [Hyeon-gyu], is doing well, but he’s probably not a natural finisher. Kyogo [Furuhashi] is probably the one you think scores goals for this team, but I still think you want another striker who can score at least 15 or 20 goals per season. We had him in Dortmund, we had [Karl-Heinz] Riedle and [Stephane] Chapuisat, but we also had [Heiko] Herrlich and [Ibrahim] Tanko. We also had him at Celtic, with [Henrik] Larsson, [Chris] Sutton and [John] Hartson. We had goals all over the place, so look at that and think, yes, maybe they want one more call from the start that can come in and charge more goals to the team.
Callum gets you some goals, but you want to see someone else score 12 or 15 per season in that position. [Prisoner] Hatate has been unlucky with injuries and [Matt] O’Riley is doing a smart job. I think they really want some other goal-scoring midfielder, I understand where Lenny is coming from, because the physical aspect is also very important.
He’s an intelligent player and I looked up to him when he was at St Johnstone. He had one or two injury problems last year and didn’t play much football, but I think he showed his form at Inverness and did very well. His contract with Inverness expires in the middle of the month and, indeed, he is a quality player that we like.
I will never forget my memories of Glasgow. Thank you for all of you. I’m cheering you on from Japan.
It comes from the things you do off the field, the way you exercise, and everything that comes into play. We’re not all easy with each other, which is a smart thing to do. In fact, it’s a win-win situation. environment, as long as it continues. We’ve loaned out Corrie, who will make it all the way to the top. We’ve got guys like Matty and Danny, who create a lot in both games, and Vassell in attack. have some great quality players.
I still don’t wish Tom any success. His time in Livingston was hampered by long-term injuries, which is a real shame. He is a very no-nonsense professional and offers you everything every day. He will be deeply missed throughout the club. I can’t speak highly enough about him and I would never have stopped him from getting close to his family.
And he explained how he plans to use his football portfolio to make sure players are fit to catch the most sensible English flight. In the next few days we will make an announcement regarding an interesting South American player who is going to be.
He may be loaned out to one of our sister clubs because we are really trying to create a modest multi-club model where we can start players in Auckland, bring them to Hibs in Scotland, maybe they go to Lorient, maybe we have a Belgian team. We progress them through the system, they get playing time and then come to Bournemouth.
Is the club in monetary difficulty? Absolutely not. We have cash in the bank. Apart from the government’s long-term Covid loan, this is the club’s debt. Everything else is paid for and up to date.
We are getting through the cash we have but if you look at any business, they have the ability to put money in. Jim and I have said we’d do a bit of that but we are moving on. Someone alongside the Society providing extra security would be a good thing.
There is a budget in place. I am sitting down with the manager and Nick (Daws, head of recruitment), to start talking. We have had three departures already.
We have positions to fill. We’re looking to recruit. We’ve had key players injured and until the end of the transfer window we’ll have some new faces in the build-up and players who came back from injuries.
There’s a monetary figure that we’re going to use, which takes into account the departures and other things that have happened, and gives us some flexibility.
We compared the team, as always. We had a verbal exchange with the home owners and the sporting director and today.
Like the other teams, we look for opportunities. Really smart, really nice. We have an intelligent relationship. It’s all right. These are general conversations we want to have. There are too many rumours that can circulate in clubs. You don’t need to sell if you want to buy players.
Will has been a mainstay in central defence since his arrival, making 17 appearances for the club at the time and we are very pleased to be able to protect their facilities for the remainder of the season.
We talk internally about the transfer market, but it’s not true that you have to sell players before you can sign new ones. Not so. We don’t want to sell before we can buy, unlike FFP.
I’ve said it many times, but I really feel at home here. I feel very comfortable living in Newcastle; I love the city and I love betting on the amazing club and its fans. I can’t tell you how much I love them and how much they mean to me.
Playing for this team where I feel so comfortable with all my team-mates and with the coaching staff feels really like a family for me, so I’m really grateful to stay here a bit longer and hopefully to have some more exciting times.
I still don’t wish Tom any success. His time at Livingston was hampered by long-term injuries, which was a real embarrassment for him and the club.
He is a top, top professional and gives you everything every day and will be a huge miss around the club.
I can’t communicate enough about him as an individual and I would never have stopped him from reaching out to his family.
“I’m very happy to be joining Birmingham City at this time. I can’t wait to get back on the educational court and start working with this talented organization of players. “
My purpose is to build their confidence, get spin, and give blues enthusiasts a team they can be excited about and proud of.
I know from personal experience how passionate the Bluenoses are, both at home and away, and I look forward to their total for Saturday’s home team against Swansea City.
Josh Doig has been on Rangers’ radar for a while as he was a standout player at Hibernian. He’s a very modern full-back who’s very athletic and loves to bomb forward. He’ll gain experience on the defensive side of things as he develops. That’s his main role, but you can never stop a young player from wanting to gallop forward and join in. It’s no surprise to see Rangers after him. Borna Barisic has been at the club since 2018, and he’s been a fantastic servant for the club. I think Doig would offer some fresh legs and he’d be a good signing for most clubs.
Lawrence Shankland is on the radar of many championship clubs, Hull, Southampton and Middlesbrough.
He currently plays for Hearts, where he is the top scorer, having scored 18 goals in all competitions.
You wonder if it’s a gamble to bring someone from Scotland to play in the league, but his country decides and he’s a very talented player.
He’s still got 18 months left on his contract and, being a Scotland international, I’m sure Hearts will ask for a significant fee and, yes, there’s a threat to take someone from north of the border, but he’s right. and scoring goals, then it could be a threat worth taking on if the value is right.
The club proved me right from the start. The fans were me, who was a vital element. Even when I wasn’t at their games, they chanted my name. And they gave me a lot of messages on social media. One of mine sent me a video of the enthusiasts chanting my name, I got goosebumps knowing that they are still me, even though I’m not there.
Everyone knows Brentford is a family club, they have been nothing but amazing for me. I can’t thank them enough, especially the fans. They were behind me from the first minute as well. So it’s kind of like I have a lot to repay.
There is a huge gap between the Premier League and the Championship. I might see him betting on the league, but I’m looking to kick him out. He’s a Hearts player.
January is halfway there, but that means the rumors are going to get more and more frenzied.
Brendan Rodgers is keen to do Celtic business and he is confident that Nicolas Kuhn can be his first January recruit. Kwon has left for St Mirren and more could be culled before the month is out.
Difficult work is being done at Rangers and Philippe Clément needs to join their ranks. He knows this window is far from ideal, but the boss is looking for more after securing Fabio Silva.
Steven Naismith has told Lawrence Shankland that Hearts records are there to be shattered, however, he must decide his future one way or the other. Kris Moore and Adryan are on trial in Dubai with Hibs.
Aberdeen have some decisions to make, but they will be pleased to know that Bojan Miovski must stay until at least the summer. Other FBCL clubs will also do business.
Moving to Saudi Arabia is a question that will be asked through some stars. Jordan Henderson would possibly be a warning about what this move entails.
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Brendan Rodgers is unwilling to take Swedish defender Gustaf Lagerbielke out of Parkhead in this window, despite interest from Italian clubs.
The centre-back will be allowed to leave on loan if the deal is right for Celtic and that could happen later this month.
Rodgers is determined to make his team even more potent after the winter break, with Old Firm’s rivals Rangers chasing them in the name race.
Josh Doig has made the decision to leave Serie A because he needs to play for Rino Gattuso and the Marseille fan.
The Scottish left-back is set to close a £5m deal with French giants Verona.
Mailsport understands that Doig had the option to remain in Italy after Turin and Sassuolo matched Marseille’s offer with expired offers.
But the 21-year-old will be able to work with former Rangers and AC Milan midfielder Gattuso and perform in front of 67,000 fans at the Stade Velodrome. Scotland’s under-21 captain Doig did not feature in Verona’s Serie A match against Empoli and is expected to be unveiled in Marseille this week.
Steven Naismith says star striker Lawrence Shankland must make his mind up on whether or not he wants to stay at Hearts.
The Tynecastle manager has revealed that the club have officially started talks with the player and his representatives about a new long-term deal. Shankland’s current contract expires at the end of next season and a number of clubs are following his scenario in January. -old has been linked with Rangers and Premier League teams, having already scored 18 goals this season. Naismith desperately needs to keep him in Gorgie and says Shankland has a chance to end up in Jambos. But if the Scottish leader does NOT spend his time running towards Hearts, Naismith admits there will be some tough decisions to be made.
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Philippe Clement insists that Rangers are bidding to recruit new signings, writes Andy Newport in La Manga.
So far, the Ibrox boss has only secured one new arrival this month after landing Fabio Silva on loan from Wolves. The big Belgian has been linked with a variety of other targets but hasn’t yet managed to get any further deals over the line. That’s led to some murmurs of unrest amongst the Ibrox faithful, who are desperate to see their team tool up for a huge second half to the season.
But Clement is certainly not blind to the fact that he’ll need some quality reinforcements if Rangers are to build on an encouraging start to his tenure. And he insisted no effort is being spared as he, recruitment chief Nils Koppen and chief exec James Bisgrove lead the hunt for signings.
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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers expects Nicolas Kuhn to be revealed this week as his first signing in January, despite fears of a delayed move payment.
Parkhead bosses are in talks with Rapid Vienna over a four-and-a-half-year, £3m deal for the German winger. But Mailsport understands that Rodgers is convinced that one of his main objectives in this window will be to put pen to paper. Kuhn did not feature in Rapid’s mid-season friendly against Weiner Sport-Club.
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Jadon Sancho returned to Borussia Dortmund helping them to a comfortable Bundesliga victory.
The winger was frozen at Man United and returned on loan to the club with whom he secured his move to Old Trafford. It was a 3-0 win over Darmstadt on Saturday in the Bundesliga that sparked their comeback.
He came on as a substitute to set up Marco Reus for Dortmund’s second goal with thirteen minutes remaining.
Kevin Thomson believes Fabio Silva will need to talk to his Rangers teammates.
The former midfielder attended the friendly match between the Light Blues and Hertha Berlin on Saturday. Wolves signed Philippe Clement for the first half in the winter and had the opportunity to play with Todd Cantwell and company.
Thomson believes there may simply be a lack of raw rhythm. But with that comes Silva’s preference for skillfully beating his man.
You see, Silva, he needs to get close to the ball. He’s willing to run the chains, but I’m sure he’s got that explosive speed to get away from people.
He needs opportunities to bond with Cantwell, the little one-two, and get away from other people in tight areas.
Manchester United are reportedly in a position to start negotiations on an offer to sign Joao Neves from Benfica this summer.
The 19-year-old has established himself as a key player for the Portuguese giants and also made his debut for Portugal.
The midfielder has a huge release clause of €120 million, according to the Daily Mirror, which reports that he is a “priority investment” at Old Trafford.
The youngster is contracted at his current club until 2028.
Sergio Reguilon could be fit to spend another spell in the EPL outside of Tottenham.
He was loaned out to Manchester United but returned to Ange Postecoglou’s side, although he may not stay long in north London.
Sky Sports say Brentford are monitoring his situation with a view to a loan swoop.
Rico Henry is out long-term and the Bees are looking for a left-back. The same report states that they prefer a permanent move for a young player, but they are also open to the loan market in this window.
Tony Docherty has detailed how he managed to land Owen Beck on loan from Liverpool.
The young man had a great influence on the Dark Blues and was called up by Jurgen Klopp after a six-month spell in Scotland.
Speaking to BBC Sportsound, he explained:
I really enjoy the game and I’ve worked for a long time, but not as a coach, and I’ve made a lot of smart contacts in the game. I had contacts in Liverpool and especially with them. Owen had many suitors. We had a lot of work to do to convince him to come to Dundee, a newly promoted club. But in Owen’s situation, he had already benefited from two loans that hadn’t worked out for him. I went back and forth to Bolton Wanderers, so all I did was call him for what I could offer him and what I could dedicate to him.
Stuart Taylor and Gordon Strachan played a huge part in that as well to say ‘come to Dundee and what we’ll do is try to make sure we commit to you and you commit to us. I think we’ve had that commitment, not just from Owen but from all the loanees we have, and it comes down to contacts that you establish. But now that it’s been a success period for Owen with 20 appearances and getting himself into Liverpool’s first team, then you hope those contacts are even greater now.
Emmanuel Petit has told Arsenal they should move for Ivan Toney over Dominic Solanke.
Mikel Arteta and his Gunners have struggled for form and to convert chances of late but there is no guarantee a new striker will arrive at the Emirates in this window.
But if Petit had his way, the Brentford hitman would be his choice. Speaking to DANZ Bet, he said:
Dominic Solanke is not my priority. I think he’s a good player, but he’s playing for Bournemouth and is struggling with the team. I think he’s playing well for Bournemouth, he can score goals, can give assists, but is he really that the striker that Arsenal needs? I’m not really sure about that. If I had to choose between Toney and Solanke I would definitely choose Toney, definitely.
Toney hasn’t been injured, so of course he’ll miss the first two games, but he’ll return to the field completely new in his mind, completely new in his form and with a sense of revenge. The ban, for months without playing, did something wrong. So when you look at Brentford’s mentality, in every single game, I guess this guy is like a lion waiting in his cage.
So this guy will be new mentally and physically. It’s a nightmare for defenders, this guy is always on the move, fights for the ball and is smart with the ball. He creates a lot of chances and for his teammates he scores goals, he gives assists, so yes. And don’t think that the euros will arrive soon. So if you’re betting on Arsenal in the Champions League, that’s something you’ll want to highlight in the league as well. So, for other reasons, I’ll settle on Toney.
Sydney van Hooijdonk faces a decisive weekend in Bologna amid rumours of a move linking him back to Celtic.
The Dutchman, son of Parkhead legend Pierre, was heavily linked with a move to join Brendan Rodgers’ side this summer. Nothing happened then, but now it’s Joshua Zirkzee firmly in the pecking order. It has been claimed in Italy that a move away from Bologna may be difficult, but as the number one attacker is unavailable against Cagliari this weekend, coach Thiago Motta will most likely turn to the Dutchman.
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Calvin Ramsay has been recalled to Liverpool after a spell at Preston.
Boss Ryan Lowe broke the news as the Scottish right-back continues to struggle with the fitness issues that have plagued him since swapping Aberdeen for Anfield. And the Deepdale boss broke the news to the Lancashire Post.
Josh Doig has been appointed tonight via START for Hellas Verona, he will most likely leave the club.
It is reported that the former Hibs defender will swap Italy for France with Marseille. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano says that all private terms are agreed upon and that the final main points of the deal need to be worked out.
Rangers were considered a possible former interested party in the window.
Despite talking about his future, he was involved from the start in a great six-point relegation game at home to Empoli.
A potential send-off to Italian football this evening?
Sevilla have to bring a striker from Manchester United up to their ranks.
Mateo Mejia will depart Old Trafford on a permanent deal for La Liga with documents all to be signed and sealed next week reports transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
The striker’s contract expired in June and the reputed Romano has said he will leave for free, but United would have a 25 cent release clause if he ever leaves.
Jesse Lingard has sacked his agents as he looks to make the next move in his career.
The former Man United star is clubless and has pulled the plug on his advisers, some of whom are part of his own family, according to Sky. Barcelona were added to his squad this month.
A source told the broadcaster “he just wants to play football and is not driven by money as he focuses all of his energy on finding a new club as soon as possible.”
Juventus are on loan for Jordan Henderson, according to Sky Italia.
The former Liverpool midfielder needs to return to Europe just a few months after his Saudi move to Al Ettifaq. It is claimed that Hfinisherson would like an 18-month contract, but at this level Juve are interested in closing a deal through to the end. of the season.
Manchester United are reportedly a move for Brian Brobbey.
The Ajax striker is in his second spell with the Amsterdam club after a nightmare move to RB Leipzig.
But he turned down the opportunity to sign Erik ten Hag in 2022 from the Bundesliga.
However, Brobbey opted to return to Ajax.
Erik ten Hag called me and said that at United, my agent would get millions of euros and I could earn a multiple of my Ajax salary. But our decision was clear: we wanted to go to Ajax.
Manchester United sought me out, but I insisted on returning to Ajax. To make this possible, my agent Jose Fortes Rodriguez even waived a significant percentage of the resale clause.
Chelsea may be forced to enter the transfer market in search of a new striker.
Christopher Nkunku has been absent from education in the last 10 days due to injury following his recent return from an extended absence with Mauricio Pochettino worried.
The French striker will be evaluated in the coming days, but as Armando Broja has been the only hitman at the club lately, it could mean the arrival of reinforcements from January.
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“It’s true that in a few days we’ll see the situation,” Pochettino said. “That’s why I told them I’m a little worried.
“I don’t have all the data yet on whether it will be available for a brief initial period. We have to be very clinical to make some decisions, think about it and see how we solve the problem. “
Sean Dyche has no plans to lose any of his Everton stars but rules out departures.
Speculation has linked Amadou Onana and Arnaut Danjuma to the exit door.
Speaking on potential players leaving the club, he said:
“We are in a position to do the best we can with the team we have got but we are in the position where if the right deal came along. But you’ve seen how quiet it is in January and we are certainly not thinking of players going out of the building.”
Inverness boss Duncan Ferguson wants to strengthen his squad after letting three players exit.
David Wotherspoon’s short-term contract expires this weekend and he will leave for Dundee United, while captain Sean Welsh has left for Queen’s Park and Zak Delaney has also been released.
That leaves Caley Thistle out of numbers, but it gives Ferguson a chance to make his own mark on his team.
We’re looking to recruit. Zak and Sean left. I’m looking to recruit. David Wotherspoon is also leaving, so we’re a little short now. That’s the job, you have to lose space to bring in your own players. That’s what I’m looking to do.
Matt Penney’s preference is to stay in England rather than return to Motherwell.
The former Sheffiled Wedesday and Ipswich defender was loaned to Fir Park in the early part of the 2022-23 season.
He is interested in returning to Lanakrshire, but Record Sport perceives that his first option is to continue his career south of the border.
Eddie Howe has laid out the stark position Newcastle find themselves in. The Toon boss claimed they have no cash, no players coming back quickly from injury and no one willing to do loan deals.
I’m sure we have a lot of friends in the market.
Rapid Vienna is not taking any risks with Nicolas Kuhn to approve his imminent move to Celtic.
The German striker is expected to make Brendan Rodgers’ first signing for the January window and the two clubs continue to negotiate a payment before moving to Glasgow.
Rodgers is keen to bring more quality in wide spaces despite already having plenty of wingers at his disposal, and believes the former Ajax and Bayern Munich versatile is at the right level.
An agreement is expected to be reached, but the Austrian club are not in a position to approve Kuhn’s departure as the main monetary points are still being resolved.
The Premiership champions have reportedly raised their offer to £2. 8 million, but Rapid are waiting for £3 million. Kuhn did not participate in full practice with the rest of the Rapid squad on Friday.
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Marseille president Pablo Longoria has revealed he expects his club to complete the signing of players this weekend as the French giants close in on a £4.3 million move for Scotland Under 21s captain Josh Doig.The former Hibs defender looks set to move to Ligue 1 after 18 months in Serie A with Verona.The 22-year-old cost the Italian side £3 million, but there were also lucrative add-ons and a percentage of future sell-on fees included and when added to outstanding payments due from Verona, the Leith club are set to bank nearly £1.5 million.And, quizzed about the move for Doig after Marseille had drawn 1-1 with Strasbourg, Longoria admitted he expects to see progress very soon.
In the next few days I expect the club to conclude the movement of some left-footed players. It is mandatory to help the coach with a few more players in this window. In the movement window you have to be careful and I can say that we are very well prepared.
Doig will play former Rangers star Rino Gattuso at the Veldrome, with OM last being fifth in the league and 12 points leading PSG.
Nick gave an update on the two applicants for the Hibs test to be held in Dubai.
Leeds United defender Kris Moore and Brazilian midfielder Adryan, who had been on loan at Elland Road, played in the tough 5-1 defeat to Swiss side Servette.
Kris Moore, the young defender from Leeds, we’re having a look at him. I didn’t think we had enough bodies to come on the camp, so it was a good opportunity to have a look at him at right-back with Lewis Miller away and only really having young Rory otherwise, so it was good for him, and Kanayo, to get some minutes.
Adryan is a Brazilian player who has been absent in recent months due to a family situation, but he trains in Dubai and we thought it would be a good opportunity for him to train with us, so we can take a look at him.
Hearts have entered talks with star striker Lawrence Shankland over a new long-term deal with Gorgie.
The 28-year-old is in the best form of his life and with 18 months left on his contract, the Jambos aim to tie down their main man. Shankland has long been linked with Rangers, but the Scottish striker would ask for a hefty transfer of payment if he were to leave. And now Hearts must avoid that, reports the Edinburgh Evening News.
Graeme Souness doesn’t think this is a brave new era in terms of Tottenham’s move and says its quick start is out of necessity.
Daniel Levy was quick to back Ange Postecoglou with the signings of Radu Dragusin and Timo Werner, but the Liverpool icon doesn’t expect this to be an issue. Souness, speaking in his Daily Mail column, presented his views.
Tottenham bought the same in January, with Timo Werner and Radu Dragusin already present, from RB Leipzig and Genoa. But I don’t see that as evidence that Spurs president Daniel Levy has replaced positions and is no longer blowing things out of the window. He left early for several reasons. Son Heung-min went to the Asian Cup for 4 weeks and
Werner is like-for-like, in terms of pace and versatility across the front line, though Son operates in another world from him in terms of overall quality. Clubs would not have been queuing around the block for Werner. But there was competition from Bayern Munich for Dragusin. Levy would rather have stuck to his normal modus operandi but in both cases, he has been forced to operate differently.
Former Dundee United star Harry Souttar is reportedly in talks with Saudi heavyweights Al Nassr to join for the rest of the season.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. are oblivious to the name as they follow leaders Al-Hilal in seven numbers and are looking for a spark in the market and are in talks with the pariah of Leicester.
Former Lens star Seko Fofana will be allowed to leave, according to Rudy Galletti, if an option is identified.
He might need to update his social media pic as it contains himself and Messi duking it out at the World Cup. Ronaldo will likely eyeing a selfie upon arrival.
Dundee are set to sign Ricki Lamie, recently loaned out by Motherwell on a season-long deal, on a pre-contract to stay at Dens Park for the long term.
The defender will stay and a deal is close to being finalized that would keep him on Tayside until the summer of 2026.
Lamie, 30, who has also had spells at Livingston and Morton, has impressed Dens boss Tony Docherty.
Dundee have returned to education this week, Lamie has just returned from a slight hamstring problem he suffered in education following the cancellation of his game with Aberdeen.
Docherty is yet to bolster his squad this month, following the loan arrival of Dara Costelloe from Burnley.
He made the transfer after spending the first of the season on loan at St Johnstone.
It’s possible he’ll join him via young Clarets teammate Michael Mellon, and the two clubs are lately in talks over a deal for the striker.
Ross County was also interested, as Chief Derek Adams had Mellon in Morecambe, but Tayside was told the desired destination.
Mellon, the son of former Dundee United manager Micky, has been playing around 20 appearances on both sides of the border lately. He returned from his loan spell at Morecambe and will be sacked after signing an extension.
Another precedent is a left-back after Owen Beck was called up via Liverpool, while Docherty admits his side could make progress in some areas.
I’m satisfied with the team. I think there are some spaces where we can maybe organize our goal ratio, so you immediately take a look at the front spaces of the field.