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Tottenham players facing wage cuts should club be relegated Spurs are currently 16th in the Premier League, only four points above the relegation zone with 10 games left.

🚨 Tottenham Hotspur players face wage cuts if relegated from PL. Most contracts include clauses to lower salary (vast majority by ~50%) in event of demotion. Provision placed in all deals under Levy so #THFC have some financial protection 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Tottenham Hotspur rebuffed Lucas Bergvall transfer enquiries over winter window The north London club could face a battle to keep the 20-year-old this summer after Chelsea and Aston Villa made contact over his situation.

🚨 Tottenham Hotspur rebuffed enquiries from rivals for Lucas Bergvall in January. Chelsea + Aston Villa made contact to check situation while looking to bolster midfield & amid 20yo’s reduced role but #THFC clear no plan to consider exit 🚨
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Tottenham verbally agree deal to appoint Igor Tudor as interim head coach The club have moved for a temporary appointment following the dismissal of Thomas Frank on Wednesday.

🚨 Tottenham Hotspur reach verbal agreement with Igor Tudor to become interim head coach. 47yo Croatian set to sign #THFC contract to end of season; no permanent option. Arrives with big-club experience. Process led by Venkatesham & Lange 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman leaves club The departure is a board of directors’ decision to move forward without him.

🚨 EXCL: Kristjaan Speakman leavs Sunderland. #SAFC decision to move forward without sporting director. DoF Ghisolfi led football set-up since July; key to building current team & operation. Club feel organic end to transition, not start 🚨
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Arsenal’s Kai Havertz sustains muscular injury, set to miss north London derby Havertz' injury is compounded by the fact that fellow Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino will miss an extended period due to a foot injury.

🚨 Kai Havertz set for spell on sidelines with muscular injury. Problem expected to keep 26yo Arsenal forward out of #AFC games vs Brentford + Tottenham Hotspur but hoped not to be serious issue for Germany int’l 🚨
W/ @gunnerblog.bsky.social @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Thomas Frank sacked by Tottenham Spurs are winless in their last eight league games and have won just two of their last 17.

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Thomas Frank sacked as Tottenham Hotspur head coach. #THFC working through various possible contingency plans to replace 52yo Dane as club sit 14th in Premier League; 5 points above relegation zone after 2 wins from 17 matches 🚨
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Liverpool to pay at least £2.8m for Rio Ngumoha after Chelsea compensation decided The fee, which has been decided by a tribunal, could rise by a further £4m for the 17-year-old.

🚨 EXCL: Liverpool to pay max £6.8m for signing of Rio Ngumoha from Chelsea. Tribunal rules #LFC owe #CFC initial £2.8m + £4m in potential bonuses relating to senior appearances, contracts, England honours. Also 20% of profit on future sale 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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McNeil's move from Everton to Palace is off Dwight McNeil will not be leaving Everton this window due to the relevant paperwork for his proposed move to Crystal Palace not being completed on time.The Athletic reported earlier on Monday that Pal...

🚨 Dwight McNeil move from Everton to Crystal Palace off. Deal sheet submitted in time + 26yo #EFC winger completed medical. But after Mateta sale collapsed #CPFC changed terms from £20m purchase to loan with buy obligation & then pulled out 🚨@theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Tonali not leaving Newcastle despite his agent offering him to Arsenal Sandro Tonali was offered to Arsenal by his agent — but there were no talks with Newcastle United and nothing will develop before Monday's transfer deadline.The Italy international's representative re...

🚨 Sandro Tonali offered to Arsenal by agent so #AFC explored but no contact with Newcastle United; nothing to happen this window. 25yo’s camp put idea to Andrea Berta so looked into as per any player of interest. #NUFC exit now impossible 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Sheffield United reach Kalvin Phillips loan agreement with Manchester City Phillips, 30, is set to undergo a medical ahead of a loan move to the Championship club through to the summer.

🚨 Sheffield United reach full agreement with Manchester City to sign Kalvin Phillips. Deal in place between clubs for straight loan until end of season; no buy option. 30yo #MCFC midfielder undergoing medical before completing #SUFC switch 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Jean-Philippe Mateta to continue medical tests ahead of proposed Milan move Jean-Philippe Mateta will undergo further medical tests in London today as AC Milan continue work on a proposed deal. The Athletic reported on Sunday that Palace and Milan had agreed a deal worth mor...

🚨 AC Milan conducting further medical checks on Jean-Philippe Mateta in London this morning ahead of potential switch from Crystal Palace. #ACMilan offer worth more than €30m accepted by #CPFC & Jorgen Strand Larsen lined up as replacement 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet set to undergo Liverpool medical The 20-year-old is set to sign a contract until 2031 with the club, with the option to extend by 12 months.

🚨 Jeremy Jacquet flying to North West this morning for medical today as all parties work to complete summer move from Rennes to Liverpool. 20yo #StadeRennais defender joining #LFC on contract to June 2031 + 1 after clubs agreed £60m deal 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Arsenal’s Mikel Merino expected to be out for considerable period with foot injury The 29-year-old has sustained a suspected broken bone in his foot.

🚨 Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino expected to miss considerable period with suspected broken bone in foot. #AFC surveying market for potential loan as short-term cover for 29yo Spain intl; no guarantee anything materialises before deadline 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Liverpool to not proceed with Lutsharel Geertruida move Complexities in the deal’s chain meant it was considered too complicated.

🚨 Liverpool not proceeding with deal to sign Lutsharel Geertruida. Chance presented to #LFC, ready to advance + 25yo keen; but proved too complicated. Alternative not expected but contender for Jeremy Jacquet of Rennes as summer recruit 🚨
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Everton reach agreement in principle with Chelsea for Tyrique George loan The 19-year-old has made only 11 appearances this term after a move to Fulham broke down last summer, four of those coming in the league.

🚨 EXCL: Everton reach agreement in principle with Chelsea to sign Tyrique George. Deal for 19yo #CFC forward loan + buy option, pending #EFC ratification. England U21 int’l granted permission to travel for medical before completing switch 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Crystal Palace’s Jean-Phillipe Mateta undergoes medical ahead of AC Milan move The 28-year-old striker is set for a proposed transfer in a deal in excess of €30million (£26m).

🚨 EXCL: Jean-Philippe Mateta undergoing medical ahead of proposed transfer from Crystal Palace to AC Milan. Agreement in place between clubs for 28yo France striker to join #ACMilan for price in excess of €30m to #CPFC. W/ @JamesHorncastle 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Crystal Palace make offer for Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen in region of £48m The Norway international would bolster Palace's attacking options as AC Milan pursue a deal for Mateta.

🚨 EXCL: Crystal Palace submit bid for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. Reduced £43m + £5m fee offered by #CPFC being discussed in talks via Jorge Mendes; strong chance #WWFC accept. AC Milan continue to pursue Jean-Philippe Mateta deal 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Liverpool in talks over Lutsharel Geertruida loan transfer The 25-year-old Netherlands international is currently on a season-long loan deal at Sunderland from RB Leipzig.

🚨 Liverpool exploring deal for Lutsharel Geertruida. Chance offered to #LFC & talks under way about taking over Sunderland loan of RB Leipzig defender. #SAFC assessing replacements in case Dutch int’l goes 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social after @fabrizioromano.yopro20.com
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Crystal Palace in talks to sign Evann Guessand on loan from Aston Villa The 24-year-old is the subject of interest from various European clubs though Palace are currently regarded as frontrunners for his signatur

🚨 Crystal Palace in talks with Aston Villa to sign Evann Guessand on loan. 24yo winger also subject of strong interest from multiple European clubs but #CPFC regarded as favourites at present; pursued Ivory Coast int’l before #AVFC switch 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Crystal Palace close on Jorgen Strand Larsen £45m transfer agreement with Wolves Palace want to strengthen their attack before the winter transfer window shuts and Strand Larsen has emerged as their top target.

🚨 Crystal Palace close to agreement for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. Talks between #CPFC & Jorge Mendes on behalf of #WWFC advanced; £45m + £5m fee being discussed. Leeds United bids scaled £40m but #LUFC not currently going higher 🚨
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Raheem Sterling leaves Chelsea by mutual agreement The 31-year-old last played for Chelsea in May 2024.

🚨 BREAKING: Raheem Sterling leaves Chelsea with immediate effect. Mutual agreement to part ways; settlement secures #CFC financial savings & enables 31yo winger to take next step on free transfer. Englishman departs 3.5yrs into 5yr contact 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Aston Villa agree Douglas Luiz loan deal with option to buy The switch will see the Brazil international return to the club where he made over 200 appearances between 2019 and 2024.

🚨 Douglas Luiz completing last parts of medical before signing for Aston Villa from Juventus. Agreement now finalised between clubs; 27yo #Juve midfielder ends Nottingham Forest spell to join #AVFC on loan with buy option at €25m + add-ons 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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West Ham close to Adama Traore deal, James Ward-Prowse to leave for Burnley Igor Julio's season-long loan from Brighton & Hove Albion is also set to be ended early.

🚨 James Ward-Prowse given permission to undergo medical before completing loan move from West Ham United to Burnley. Deal for 31yo midfielder sanctioned by #WHUFC head coach Nuno Espírito Santo & does not include buy option for #BurnleyFC 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Aston Villa set to sign midfielder Douglas Luiz on loan Luiz made over 200 appearances for Villa between 2019 and 2024.

🚨 Aston Villa set to sign Douglas Luiz on loan + option to buy. Nottingham Forest season-long move will be broken & #AVFC close to fresh deal for Juventus midfielder. 27yo agreed with Unai Emery to reunite 🚨

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The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more Welcome to The Athletic's fourth edition of The Transfer DealSheet for the 2026 January window

🚨 Leeds United only club to bid for Strand Larsen so far but Crystal Palace interest strengthening amid Nottingham Forest pursuit of Mateta
🚨 Aston Villa exploring re-signing Luiz - not done but in contact with Juventus
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Nottingham Forest in £35m offer for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta Personal terms between Forest and the 28-year-old will not be an issue.

🚨 Nottingham Forest offer Crystal Palace £35m for Jean-Philippe Mateta. Personal terms between 28yo striker & #NFFC no issue but #CPFC will only consider sale if get ~£40m package + replacement; Strand Larsen among options being considered 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Liverpool unwilling to sanction Andy Robertson’s Tottenham move at present The Athletic reported on Friday that Tottenham were working on a deal to sign Robertson this window.

🚨 Andy Robertson from Liverpool to Spurs not currently proceeding. #THFC agreed in principle for move to happen after #UCL group stage but required Tsimikas recall by #LFC; not possible so far. Roma seeking replacement but time running out 🚨
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Chelsea activate recall option for Aaron Anselmino from Borussia Dortmund The 20-year-old Argentina youth international moved to Germany in August on a season-long agreement.

🚨 EXCL: Chelsea trigger clause to recall Aaron Anselmino from Borussia Dortmund loan. #CFC evaluating CB market + want 20yo back from #BVB to consider next steps. Same option on Sarr but Acheampong likely to stay; sale viewed as impossible 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Vasco da Gama striker Rayan travels for medical ahead of Bournemouth move The 19-year-old became the youngest player in Vasco's history after making his senior debut in 2023 aged 16 years, five months and 16 days.

🚨 Rayan scheduled to arrive in UK today & undergo medical on Monday before completing proposed permanent move from Vasco da Gama to Bournemouth. 19yo #VascoDaGama attacker joining #AFCB as replacement for Antoine Semenyo 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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