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New wage figures show Arsenal biggest over-performers

The final week of the January transfer window arrives with Premier League clubs making some late additions before the business end of the season.

Premier League leaders Arsenal are plotting a bid for Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez, after Ethan Nwaneri completed his loan move to Marseille. Alvarez would cost up to £87m and Gary Lineker believes he is not happy with his situation at Atletico and could be in favour of the move.

Tottenham looked poised for a shock swoop after it emerged that they were plotting a deal for Liverpool stalwart Andy Robertson, whose contract is up at the end of the season. After losing his place to Milos Kerkez, the Reds have blocked a premature exit for the 31-year-old citing the need of his services for the remainder of the season.

A former Liverpool full-back, Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has struggled at Real Madrid so far, could be a future target for Man City, it has been reported, though any return to the Premier League looks premature with the England international determined to fight for his place.

The bold decision Michael Carrick faces to implement his Manchester United masterplan

When Thomas Tuchel was parachuted into Chelsea mid-season four years ago, he actually arrived by plane. And on it, he devised the tactics that propelled a team who had languished in mid-table in the Premier League to Champions League glory. It involved a change of shape, to a 3-4-3 formation.

When Michael Carrick was taken from the relative obscurity of being a former Middlesbrough manager and given the Manchester United post for the rest of the campaign, the situation was different; the solution too.

The bold decision Michael Carrick faces to implement his Manchester United masterplan

With 15 games to go until the end of the season the interim head coach must now decide to stick or twist on his successful strategy

Richard Jolly27 January 2026 11:26

Donnarumma would move back to Italy, says agent

Gianluigi Donnarumma’s agent Enzo Raiola has sensationally suggested that the Manchester City goalkeeper would accept a return to Italy, should it be offered.

Donnarumma has not played in Italy since leaving AC Milan in 2021. “Today at Manchester City he is finding serenity with the team and the environment, and he likes the project very much,” Raiola told Italian outlet Rai.

“He is also starting to understand the English championship. The other day he told me jokingly that playing five or six years there is an adventure, but it was a joke.”

(PA Wire)

Mike Jones27 January 2026 11:15

Chelsea far from agreeing deal for Jacquet

Chelsea appear far apart with Rennes in their valuation of defender Jeremy Jacquet, with the French side holding out on a fee in the region of £55m, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Blues are known to be looking for defensive reinforcements but there is no guarantee tbey will make a signing this month.

Liverpool are among the other clubs interested in Jacquet, with the youngster widely regarded as one of France’s best emerging talents.

Mike Jones27 January 2026 11:06