The January transfer window is nearly a week old and fans are yet to see the market spring into life. It is believed that one big-money deal could be all that's needed to get the ball rolling in a month when business is usually tricky.
Manchester United will hope the trigger point arrives soon, with Ruben Amorim in need of cash to invest in players capable of playing his 3-4-2-1 system. The Red Devils redeemed themselves with a score draw at Anfield on Sunday, but fans will not want the club to get complacent.
The likes of Manchester City, Tottenham and Newcastle are also expected to be active if the right opportunities present themselves, while those in the thick of a Premier League relegation battle will naturally look for ways to strengthen.
AC Milan join Marcus Rashford race
AC Milan are interested in offering Marcus Rashford the chance to revive his career at the San Siro.
That's according to The Guardian, who are reporting that Rashford is a player of interest to the Italian giants.
However, they will only take him on loan if the vast majority of his salary is covered by Manchester United.
Man Utd add Patrick Dorgu to shortlist
Manchester United have added Patrick Dorgu to their list of wing-back targets, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The 20-year-old, who plays for Lecce, is said to have been scouted by the Red Devils over the last few months.
Milos Kerkez and Nuno Mendes also feature on the list but are expected to cost significantly more than Dorgu.
Palace preparing new bid for Ben Doak
Crystal Palace are preparing to submit an improved bid for Liverpool winger Ben Doak, according to Sky Sports.
The Eagles lodged a proposal worth around £16m last week, but it was swiftly rejected.
Ipswich Town have also been linked with a potential move for Doak, who is spending the season on loan at Middlesbrough.
Bournemouth set to sign Julio Soler
Bournemouth are closing in on the signing of Lanus defender Julio Soler in a deal worth up to £11.5m.
That's according to The Times, who are reporting that Soler will undergo a medical in the coming days.
The Cherries will pay an initial fee in the region of £6.6m with a number of add-ons included in the deal.
Man Utd 'actively exploring' Kolo Muani deal
Manchester United are stepping up their efforts to sign Randal Kolo Muani on loan, according to The Athletic.
He is widely expected to leave PSG this month, having struggled for game time this season.
United, Tottenham and Juventus are said to be leading the race for his signature as things stand.
All three clubs are 'actively exploring' the possibility of landing Kolo Muani on a temporary basis.
Ipswich linked with Nemanja Matic
Ipswich Town are weighing up a surprise move for Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matic, according to Foot Mercato.
Matic previously worked with Blues manager Kieran McKenna during his time at Manchester United.
However, it is said that he has 'no intention' of leaving Lyon, making a move to Portman Road unlikely.
Villa name price for Jhon Duran
Aston Villa will demand at least £60m to sell Jhon Duran this month, according to talkSPORT.
The forward is said to be attracting interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs, with PSG among those mentioned.
It is said that Villa could be tempted to do business with the French champions for the right price.
Jack Grealish dedicated his goal to his late brother after scoring in Manchester City’s 2-0 win over relegation-threatened Leicester on Wednesday.The England international hit his first Premier League goal for 16 months, on his first start in the competition since last December, as City moved back into fourth with a comfortable success at the Etihad Stadium.It came on the 25th anniversary of...
David Moyes bemoaned an “offside” goal that gave Liverpool a 1-0 win over Everton – but admitted James Tarkowski was lucky to avoid an early red card on a controversial night at Anfield.Diogo Jota’s 57th-minute goal gave Liverpool a 100th derby win and moved them a step closer to the Premier League title, but both sides were left unhappy with decisions from referee Sam Barr...
Eddie Howe hailed Sandro Tonali’s shooting power after seeing him cap a fine display with a stunning winner to edge Newcastle into the race for Champions League qualification.The 24-year-old Italy international brought an incident-packed encounter to a fitting conclusion with a 74th-minute piledriver which beat goalkeeper Mark Flekken from an improbable angle to hand the Magpies a precious 2...
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery believes Marcus Rashford is “progressively getting better” in all aspects of his game following his first Premier League goal for the club.The on-loan Manchester United forward set Villa on course for a comprehensive 3-0 win over fellow European hopefuls Brighton with a 51st-minute finish at the Amex Stadium.Rashford’s milestone strike came three days ...
Southampton boss Ivan Juric vowed to keep fighting as relegation moved sharply into focus after Crystal Palace denied them only a third Premier League win of the season.Substitute Matheus Franca’s stoppage-time header, to secure a 1-1 draw for the Eagles, means Saints will be down at the weekend if they lose at Tottenham and Wolves beat Ipswich.If relegation is confirmed on Sunday, Southampt...
Derby boss John Eustace insists his side are reaping the rewards for the hard work they have put in since he was appointed as manager after the Rams earned a 2-0 win over Preston to climb out of the Sky Bet Championship relegation zone.Derby came out firing after a lacklustre opening period and Craig Forsyth coolly slotted the hosts in front with his fourth goal of the season.The Rams doubled thei...
Notts County manager Stuart Maynard hailed a “massive” three points as his side comfortably saw off MK Dons at Meadow Lane to maintain their promotion challenge.Two stunning strikes from David McGoldrick and Will Jarvis from the edge of the box, either side of Nick Tsaroulla’s close-range effort, earned County a convincing 3-0 win.“I think every three points is massive now,...
Kieran McKenna was not getting too giddy dreaming of a miracle escape from relegation after Ipswich beat Bournemouth 2-1 to pick up their first Premier League win of 2025.Goals from Nathan Broadhead and top-scorer Liam Delap did the damage as Ipswich put a further dent in Bournemouth’s hopes of qualifying for Europe.McKenna, whose side are still nine points adrift of 17th-placed Wolves who t...
Liverpool re-established their 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League with Diogo Jota’s strike against Everton settling a second controversial Merseyside derby of the season.Jota’s first league goal since mid-January was potentially one of his most important of the campaign as the 1-0 victory kept second-placed Arsenal at more than arm’s length.It also ended Everton manag...
Ewan Otoo poured cold water on Livingston’s title ambitions in the Scottish Championship by netting the winner in struggling Dunfermline’s 1-0 win.Three points for the visitors would have been enough to lift them above Ayr United and within five of pace-setters Falkirk, but they were unable to take the chance.After back-to-back wins they were brought back to earth at East End Park, whe...
- 1 Hot WAG flaunts 'astonishing' washboard abs in bikini
- 2 Danny Rohl hails Sheffield Wednesday resilience in draw at Cardiff
- 3 Alfie May double sends Birmingham step closer to Championship
- 4 Marcus Rashford scores first Premier League goal for Villa in win at Brighton
- 5 Ryan Lowe and Conor Hourihane felt team deserved more as Wigan and Barnsley draw
- 6 Mat Sadler hails Taylor Allen set-piece skills after Walsall snatch draw
- 7 Chris Davies says Alfie May’s goal drought never concerned him
- 8 Football fan 'eats' raw pig's head in ultimate insult
- 9 Marcus Rashford still looking to improve after firing Villa into FA Cup semis
- 10 Chelsea prepare €70m for Barcelona defender