The January transfer window for the Women’s Super League (WSL) opens on Jan. 1 and closes on Jan. 30. While money is tight, as ever, in the women’s game, there are some possible deals in the offing. We assess what could happen at each of the 12 WSL clubs this summer. ARSENAL Arsenal will adopt a one-in, one-out approach to transfers, considering the current shape of their squad. Midfielder Katherine…
Barcelona are preparing to open contract talks with Frenkie de Jong and Ronald Araújo, while several clubs across Europe are monitoring the situation of Paris Saint-Germain’s Randal Kolo Muani. Join us for the latest transfer news, gossip and rumors from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Palmeiras reject Brighton’s $25m bid for Vitor Reis – Dutch defender Casparij signs Man City…
LIVERPOOL, England — In the clubhouse at Ringmahon Rangers, on the banks of Cork’s Loch Mahon, two items take pride of place on the wall. The first is a signed shirt belonging to Ringmahon alumnus and Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher. Hanging alongside it is a handwritten letter from former Reds boss Jürgen Klopp, who reached out to the club after the Republic of Ireland international — while wearing the shirt…
In the last matchweek before a much-needed winter break, the WSL delivered a few festive surprises as Everton claimed a first-ever win over Manchester City the day after struggling Leicester held Chelsea to a 1-1 draw. With the top two dropping points, both Arsenal and Manchester United used the opportunity to close the gap with 1-0 wins away to Liverpool and Crystal Palace respectively. Elsewhere, Aston Villa hit West Ham…
Austrian football player Guido Burgstaller has been left with serious head injuries, including a skull fracture, after he was attacked in the Vienna city centre, his club Rapid Vienna said on Monday. Rapid Vienna said the 35-year-old striker was struck by an unidentified man and fell, injuring his head, in an incident which took place in front of witnesses during the weekend. The club said Burgstaller, who has played 26…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said he has no regrets over signing a two-year contract extension despite the club’s on-pitch struggles. Man City have just one win in six games across all competitions since the Spanish manager’s new contract was unveiled last month, keeping him at the club until 2027. Following a series of disappointing Premier League performances, the reigning champions find themselves in fifth place with 27 points,…
Manchester City are weighing up a surprise move for free agent Paul Pogba, while Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle United are all batting to sign West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus. Join us for the latest transfer news, gossip, and rumors from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Sources: City eye Zubimendi, Guimarães in Jan. – Arteta: Edu departure won’t impact January…
AC Milan’s players need to improve their attitude and live up to the rich history of the club, manager Paulo Fonseca said on Saturday ahead of a Serie A game against Genoa on Sunday which will mark the Rossoneri’s 125th anniversary. Fonseca ripped into his side on Wednesday, questioning the commitment of some players following their 2-1 victory over Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League. While Fonseca did not…
LONDON — Maybe Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and set-pieces are not enough to win the Premier League after all. Arsenal have more about them than that, of course, but much of the frustration over Saturday’s 0-0 draw against Everton will likely be channelled toward the club’s approach to the January transfer market. The Gunners were not planning to spend big next month despite the sense of title possibility created by…
Pedro Martínez Losa has been relieved of his role as head coach of the Scotland women’s team after they failed to qualify for the 2025 women’s European Championship. Scotland reached the final playoff stage for the tournament before losing 2-0 to Finland on aggregate earlier in December. The Scottish Football Association (SFA) said will now seek to hire a replacement before their Nations League opener against Austria on Feb 21.…