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Chelsea want Douglas Luiz and are preparing a shock switch to hijack Nottingham Forest’s loan for the Juventus midfielder. They are also working to beat Arsenal to Jeremy Jacquet and pip Manchester United to the signing of Yisa Alao. However, speculation continues over the future of Cole Palmer, with sensational reports claiming that he may want to move to Old Trafford as United plot a surprise swoop and also look at Adam Wharton, Carlos Baleba, Elliot Anderson and Alex Scott to replace the outgoing Casemiro. Source link

Paddy Pimblett headlines UFC 324 in the early hours of Sunday morning as he goes up against Justin Gaethje in his first ever UFC title bout at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is a huge fight for the Liverpudlian, who has been pushing for a title chance since his knockout victory over Michael Chandler back in April last year. That win at UFC 314 was his biggest to date, and his toughest test too. ‘The Baddy’ has previously been calling out Ilia Topuria, the reigning lightweight champion, but ‘El Matador’ has decided to take a step back…

Crystal Palace could be set for a busy end to what has been a dramatic January transfer window.Here, Standard Sport assesses what deals could be done before the deadline on February 2.What has already been doneIt has been a tumultuous month of change for Palace and there could be more big news to come with striker Jean-Philippe Mateta annoucing he wants to leave. In the same press conference last Friday, Eagles fans not only learned the club had sold captain Marc Guehi but also that manager Oliver Glasner had informed chairman Steve Parish that he would leave when his contract…

Brentford are set for a quiet end to what has been a quiet January transfer window.But the Bess could still do some business.Here, Standard Sport assesses what deals could be done before the deadline on February 2.What has already been doneBrentford do not typically do much business in January, and Keith Andrews will be happy with his squad after a strong first half of the season. The Bees have signed long-term target Kaye Furo from Club Brugge, though, with the 18-year-old joining the first-team squad. Midfielder Vitaly Janelt has also committed his long-term future to the club.There is a question…

West Ham’s transfer business in the final days of the January transfer window could be crucial to their fight against relegation. The Hammers have been busy this month but further signings are needed in their bid to stay up.Here, Standard Sport assesses what deals could be done before the deadline on February 2.What has already been doneWest Ham have been busy as they try to stave off relegation. Nuno Espirito Santo has been backed and personally agreed to bring strikers Pablo Felipe and Taty Castellanos to the club young Venezuela winger Keiber Lamadrid.West Ham signed Taty Castellanos from LazioWest Ham…

Fulham could be active in the final few days of the January transfer window.Here, Standard Sport assesses what deals could be done at Craven Cottage before the deadline on February 2.What has already been doneGoalkeeper Steven Benda has returned to Fulham after spending the first half of the campaign at Millwall. Midfielder Luke Harris was playing regularly in the Championship for Oxford United but was recalled and then loaned to Wycombe.Fulham want to add more quality in attacking positions, with wide forwards and strikers among their targets. A midfielder is on their wishlist, too.Fulham are keen on signing Oscar Bobb…

Upon confirmation of hiring as a Technical Observer, UEFA said of Postecoglou: “Having established his coaching reputation in Australia, Greece-born Ange Postecoglou took his attacking style of play to Europe, winning a domestic double and then a domestic treble in two seasons at Celtic, before steering Tottenham to UEFA Europa League glory in 2024/25.” Source link

Tottenham need new signings in the final days of the January window as injury continue to ravage their squad.Spurs continue to be linked with potential targets and there could also be outgoings.Here, Standard Sport assesses what deals could be done before the deadline on February 2.What has already been doneInjuries have forced Tottenham’s hand, and the club have moved quickly to bring in Conor Gallagher for £34million to replace Rodrigo Bentancur after he underwent hamstring surgery. Spurs signed Conor Gallagher from Atletcio Madrid for £34millionTottenham HotspurBrazilian teenager Souza is close to completing a £13m move from Santos as Spurs look…

Chelsea could be one of the busier clubs in the final days of the January transfer window.The Blues are in talks over a new signing and there could be several outgoings at Stamford Bridge.Here, Standard Sport assesses what deals could be done before the deadline on February 2.What has already been doneAn agreement was made to terminate Facundo Buonanotte’s loan from Brighton. The Argentine, serving as understudy to Cole Palmer, was not getting the game time he wanted and has gone back out on loan to Leeds. Chelsea have recalled striker David Datro Fofana from a successful loan in Turkey…