It’s crunch time as the January transfer window nears its final hours. Find out when it closes across Europe, view the latest transfers as they happen and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. Jump to: What do the big clubs need? | Paper Talk – Sources: Cavani to Atleti off over PSG’s €20m demand– Barca
Month: January 2020
Gab Marcotti explains how USMNT full-back Antonee Robinson’s move from Wigan to AC Milan fell apart. Ale Moreno says there’s a lot of work to be done before the United States can be called a soccer powerhouse. Gregg Berhalter explains his approach to recruiting dual nationals as Uly Llanez trains with the USMNT. Alejandro Bedoya
Steve Nicol thinks Jadon Sancho should stay with Dortmund to boost his stock in the second half of the season. Craig Burley reacts to Erling Haaland scoring two goals off the bench after netting a hat trick on debut. Borussia Dortmund have signed Emre Can on loan from Juventus with the deal set to be made
Shaka Hislop leaves Barcelona out of his Power Rankings after losing to Valencia 2-0 in La Liga last weekend. Lionel Messi scores two second-half goals in Barcelona’s 5-0 win vs. Leganes. Watch Copa Del Rey on ESPN+. Barcelona have been handed a daunting trip to Athletic Bilbao in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey
Pep Guardiola understands the difficulties Jose Mourinho faces after joining Tottenham midway through the season. Jose Mourinho says that he does not foresee any winter signing to follow Steven Bergwijn at Tottenham. Pep Guardiola has said he is “sorry” his rivalry with Jose Mourinho never took off in the Premier League after fireworks between the
Frank Lampard says some things are beyond his control as he discusses Chelsea’s lack of January transfers. Julien Laurens says history between Chelsea and Antonio Conte could impact the striker’s move to Serie A. Julien Laurens and Steve Nicol react to Dries Mertens being linked with Chelsea. Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has confirmed Dries Mertens
The winter transfer window is closed — but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around following the Jan. 31 deadline day: – Transfer grades: Man United get a ‘D’ for Ighalo– Miller: The good, the bad, and … Man United– O’Hanlon: How Liverpool dominate transfer ‘value’
Gab Marcotti says Pablo Mari might not be a first-choice player for Mikel Arteta, but he certainly bolsters the squad. Craig Burley and Herculez Gomez weigh in on the latest transfer rumours surrounding Wolves star Raul Jimenez. Shaka Hislop isn’t convinced Dani Ceballos’ stay at Arsenal lasts past the end of his loan from Real
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane says Gareth Bale will not make a deadline day return to Tottenham Hotspur. Shaka Hislop dives into the obstacles standing between Gareth Bale and a return to Tottenham. Gab Marcotti sees the upside to signing Steven Bergwijn, but says the hole left by Harry Kane’s absence remains. Stewart Robson doesn’t
The winter transfer window is closing but ahead of a big weekend in the Premier League, here’s what to watch for: JUMP TO: Is Sterling slipping? | Blues, Foxes worthy of Europe? | Man to watch | Game you should watch | Team that needs luck | Stats of weekend | One thing that will happen | Predictions THE WEEKEND’S BIG QUESTIONS Will Jose Mourinho play
Julien Laurens and Steve Nicol react to Dries Mertens being linked with Chelsea. Following Chelsea’s 2-1 win vs. Hull City, Steve Nicol breaks down their issues in the attacking third. Chelsea are still trying to convince Napoli to let Dries Mertens join Stamford Bridge before the end of the transfer window on Friday, sources have
Julien Laurens reports on the gulf hindering Edinson Cavani’s move from PSG to Atletico Madrid. Julien Laurens says there are several factors pushing Edinson Cavani to Spain over England. Giannis and the Bucks arrive in Paris for the Hornets game, stopping for a tour of PSG’s stadium. Edinson Cavani is likely to remain with Paris
Gab Marcotti explains how Hertha Berlin may win the battle for Krzysztof Piatek this January. Stewart Robson doesn’t see why Tottenham would sign Krzysztof Piatek as a temporary replacement for Harry Kane. Coppa Italia: Krzysztof Piatek (20′) AC Milan 1-0 SPAL. Watch Coppa Italia on ESPN+. Hertha Berlin have signed Krzysztof Piatek from AC Milan,
Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop question Man City’s killer instinct after a 1-0 loss to Manchester United. Manchester United win 1-0 but it’s their rivals Manchester City that progress. Watch the Carabao Cup on ESPN+. Carabao Cup: Nemanja Matic (76′) Man City 0-1 Man United. Watch the Carabao Cup on ESPN+. Shaka Hislop praises Man
Nigeria legend Nwankwo Kanu has suggested a drastic solution to the Confederation of African Football’s scheduling problem around the Africa Cup of Nations. CAF acceded to a request by Cameroon’s local organising committee last month to stage the 2021 tournament in January. This comes just one edition after it was played in June-July for the
Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop question Man City’s killer instinct after a 1-0 loss to Manchester United. Gab Marcotti sees the upside to signing Steven Bergwijn, but says the hole left by Harry Kane’s absence remains. Manchester United win 1-0 but it’s their rivals Manchester City that progress. Watch the Carabao Cup on ESPN+. Irrelevance
Editor’s note: The figures in this article do not take into account commissions and salary. Exchange rates at the time of publication are as follows: €1 = £0.84, $1.10. It’s hard to imagine it now, but not everyone loved Liverpool’s signing of Virgil van Dijk when it was confirmed on Jan. 1, 2018. Although the
Shaka Hislop is a little bemused at Barcelona’s late push to sign Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon. Alejandro Moreno explains why Valencia’s Rodrigo won’t fit the bill for Quique Setien and Barcelona. Ale Moreno outlines what Real Madrid have to do stay ahead of Barcelona and become La Liga champions. Gab Marcotti explains why Quique
It’s go time, as the January transfer window is open. Find out when it closes across Europe, view the latest transfers as they happen and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. Jump to: What do the big clubs need? | Paper Talk – Man United agree Fernandes deal up to €80m– Tottenham land €35m
The panel weighs in on Jurgen Klopp’s commitment to let his first team take the winter break off. While a currently invincible Liverpool await what seems a certain Premier League coronation, the “who makes the Top 4?” plot thickens by the week. Only a fool would dare make a prediction about how this everyday story
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