Manchester United are facing a significant setback with the injury to defender Lisandro Martinez. Ruben Amorim acknowledged after United’s loss to Crystal Palace that Martinez’s injury seemed to be serious. It was one of those injuries where the severity was immediately apparent from the player’s reaction, as the centre-back had to be stretchered off the pitch. Martinez is expected to miss the remainder of the season, and reports from Argentina suggest he has torn his ACL, meaning he will be sidelined for most of 2025. This is devastating news for the Argentine, who had been in excellent form throughout January,…
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Middlesbrough have officially secured the signing of Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho on transfer deadline day. Iheanacho, 28, joins Boro on a loan deal from Sevilla, with the club holding the option to make the transfer permanent during the summer transfer window. The striker was unveiled to fans at Riverside Stadium just before Middlesbrough’s match against Sunderland on Monday evening, sparking excitement among supporters eager to see his talent on display. Middlesbrough fended off competition from Celtic and Leeds United, both of whom reportedly showed interest in Iheanacho, to finalize the deal. His arrival comes at a crucial time, particularly as…
After being substituted in the 70th minute of Liverpool’s match against Bournemouth over the weekend due to what appeared to be a thigh injury, there were concerns that Trent Alexander-Arnold could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines. However, following scans this week, the news is positive. Paul Joyce of The Times reported that the injury is minor, and the right-back is expected to miss “days rather than weeks,” with a possible return against Everton next Wednesday. This timeline would likely rule Alexander-Arnold out of Liverpool’s upcoming domestic cup fixtures, including the League Cup match against Tottenham and the FA…
Mikel Arteta has expressed his “disappointment” over Arsenal’s lack of activity in the January transfer window, following a quiet month for the club. Despite being open to exploring opportunities across various positions, the Gunners did not make any new signings. Arsenal had closely monitored centre-back Vitor Reis and met with midfielder Sverre Nypan, but Reis ultimately joined Manchester City, while Nypan decided to delay his decision until the summer. The club also turned their focus to a striker, submitting a £40m offer for Ollie Watkins, which was rejected by Aston Villa. After that, Arsenal’s pursuit of attacking targets fizzled out,…
Rio Ferdinand has urged Ruben Amorim to invite Paul Pogba back to Manchester United, allowing him to train until his football ban is lifted. The 31-year-old has been sidelined since the 2022/23 season due to injury, followed by a four-year suspension after failing a drugs test. After maintaining his innocence, Pogba’s sentence was reduced to 18 months, which will end next month. Since the start of the year, the Frenchman has been training in preparation. Ferdinand believes Amorim could offer Pogba a temporary spot in his squad. “I’d tell Pogba, ‘Come in and train with us, let me see what…
Arsenal were unable to secure any new signings on transfer deadline day, despite widespread speculation. Manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged that his squad was “very short” following injuries to key players Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus. However, as the January window closed on Monday night, no new additions were made to strengthen the squad. Sky Sports reports that Arsenal are now “focused” on making new signings in the summer. Despite this, Manchester United legend Gary Neville believes Arsenal can still compete for the Premier League title. “I do think they can win it. It’s a long shot, but there’s a long…
Chelsea scraped past West Ham United to climb to fourth in the Premier League standings on Monday evening, securing a nervy yet crucial 2-1 win in west London. In Graham Potter’s return to Stamford Bridge, Chelsea struggled to get going in the first half. The Blues lacked intensity and creativity, and they fell behind just before the break after Jarrod Bowen capitalized on a loose pass from Levi Colwill. Cole Palmer nearly equalized moments before halftime with a well-struck free-kick, but West Ham’s goalkeeper, Alphonse Areola, made a stunning save to keep his side ahead. Chelsea were forced to chase…
Tottenham Hotspur have triumphed over Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United to secure Bayern Munich’s highly-rated young forward Mathys Tel on loan, with an unexpected option to buy. It became apparent towards the end of January that Tel was eager to leave Bayern in search of more playing time. The 19-year-old has started just four games across all competitions this season, with an additional ten appearances as a substitute. Chelsea had shown strong interest in the French talent, who netted ten goals last season despite limited minutes, but their pursuit was unsuccessful. Spurs initially faced rejection as well after agreeing on…
Crystal Palace have officially confirmed the signing of Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell on loan for the remainder of the season. Enzo Maresca made it clear at the start of the season that there was no place for Chilwell in his squad, a stance the Italian coach has stuck to, giving the 28-year-old left-back just 45 minutes of playing time across all competitions. Chilwell was even left out of Chelsea’s Premier League matchday squads entirely, with no appearances made on the pitch. Fresh off another home victory over Manchester United, Palace secured a six-month loan deal for Chilwell, who is still under…
In a devastating blow to both Manchester United and Argentina, central defender Lisandro Martínez has been confirmed to have torn his ACL, effectively ending his season. The injury, first reported by TyC Sports, was confirmed after further medical assessments, leaving fans and teammates stunned. According to Fabrizio Romano on Facebook, the 25-year-old’s injury marks the end of his campaign. Martínez, who joined Manchester United from Ajax in the summer of 2022, had quickly become a crucial part of the club’s defensive setup. Known for his tenacity, leadership, and composure on the ball, the Argentine international had earned the admiration of…