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New wage figures show Arsenal biggest over-performers

The final days of the January transfer window put Premier League clubs up against it in the scramble for late additions to make a decisive impact at the business end of the season.

Raheem Sterling, now a free agent after his sad fall at Chelsea led to his contract being terminated, has been linked with Tottenham and seven other clubs.

The Blues have been linked to Jeremy Jacquet, with Liverpool and Bayern Munich reportedly keen to rival Liam Rosenior’s side in the summer should a January deal not materialise.

Nuno: West Ham must 'move forward' without Paqueta

Nuno Espirito Santo has admitted West Ham need to "move forward" without Lucas Paqueta after the club reluctantly gave the green light for his £35m switch to Flamengo.

"I think we found a solution that everybody was aware of and came to a good conclusion," said Nuno.

"Lucas was clear that he wanted to return home and we expect the medical and things to become official.

"For me Lucas is a special player, a special person, he's a number 10. I think everything could be different, but the circumstances are what they are.

"He wanted to go to Brazil, and you keep moving, knowing that he's special person and special player and we wish him all the best.

"It could have been done two years ago, and then everything would be different. But it is what it is, and we move forward."

Andrews gives assessment of Nelson's faltering Brentford loan

Keith Andrews has acknowledged Reiss Nelson's loan at Brentford has not yet gone to plan, but backed the Arsenal forward to make an impact.

Ahead of Sunday's trip to Aston Villa, Andrews told a press conference: "Reiss has had to overcome a couple of niggles that has just stifled the rhythm of his game and getting up to speed.

"I think anyone that watches us play really sees the levels of intensity that we play with, in terms of how we press and how get after teams, how we spring forward from wherever we are on the pitch, utilise the speed we have and attack with vengeance.

"It hasn't been ideal for Reiss that the fact it's been disrupted and he will feel he has not had enough opportunities. I have to accept that to a point, but equally I feel like some of the attacking players have played particularly well.

"Reiss as a young man, I'm really keen on him, I really like his qualities and really like his qualities as a person.

"I think he has fitted into the football club really well and we just need to get him to that level where he can really impact it consistently."

Why Raheem Sterling’s sad decline is symptomatic of a chaotic Chelsea era

A good day to bury bad news became a very good day to bury bad news. Chelsea FC announced Raheem Sterling’s departure two-and-a-half hours before kick-off on Wednesday. Later that night, they had beaten a man consigned to their past rather earlier, and after a rather more successful time at Stamford Bridge, in Antonio Conte.

Overcoming Napoli in Italy was the best result of Liam Rosenior’s brief tenure, and one of the finest since Sterling last kicked a ball for the Blues. It left Chelsea sixth in the Champions League standings: impressive, even for a club who have spent some £1.6bn in under four years.

Why Raheem Sterling’s sad decline is symptomatic of Chelsea’s chaos

Sterling’s four seasons at Chelsea featured six managers and a transfer outlay of £1.6bn – there may still be hope for the former England star’s career

Richard Jolly30 January 2026 06:30

Farke gives nothing away over potential transfer target

Daniel Farke said Leeds bosses know "exactly what I think we need to do" in the transfer market before the current window closes on 2 February.

"The club knows exactly what I think we need to do, they are aware of this, but I'm not willing to give too much away before the window is ended,” Farke said.

"If I was to tell you we need another number eight - I use this as an example because we don't need an eight - a potential club in negotiations knows this and the price goes up.

"It makes no sense to mention the position we're desperate to do something in, there will be no public statements from me, the club knows my thoughts. I can give you an assessment after the window is closed. We're in a very relaxed and good situation."

The club have so far added only Argentina midfielder Facundo Buonanotte on loan from Brighton and appear to have missed out on signing Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen after a £50m fee was agreed with Crystal Palace.