Contrary to reports earlier this week, Tottenham Hotspur will not make a decision on the future of Bayern Munich loanee João Palhinha until after the season per news from Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg: 🚨⚪️ Tottenham Hotspur have a clear internal plan at the moment to only decide on João #Palhinha's future after the end of the season. THFC have an option to buy in summer, set at €25m guaranteed. With potential add-ons through bonuses, the option can rise to up to €30m.
"The answer to the riddle is that Luis Díaz was the best attacker last season. Salah may have broken all the records, but Díaz was persistent in attack, pressed hard, scored goals, and created chances, right? The sale has severely weakened the club," Sturridge said (as captured by Sport Bild). Díaz has been a revelation at Bayern Munich and a near-perfect fit for what the Bavarians' attack needed.
Arsenal missed the opportunity to make up ground on their Women's Super League title rivals as they drew 0-0 with Manchester United, who had Jayde Riviere sent off. Riviere was given her marching orders after committing two bookable offences, the second of which was a late challenge on Caitlin Foord in the 65th minute. But United stood firm against a barrage of Arsenal shots at the Emirates Stadium, with Phallon Tullis-Joyce remaining unbeaten between the sticks to keep the gap between the teams
When you look at the bigger picture, there are so many people investing to come and watch us in the stadium or on TV. The product needs to be attractive and this is one of the areas that probably brings the entertainment down a little bit. I haven't had much time to think about the exact solution but I think there are other people who are thinking about that... hopefully!
"She has settled in really well," Ho told BBC Sport. "She is training really well and she has settled in with the players on the pitch. That is where she comes into her own a little bit, she is more relaxed there. "You can see the level of quality she possesses on the pitch, but away from the pitch she just needs to settle into the new environment and the new culture."
Anderson's style of play could make him an ideal long-term replacement for Rodri at the Etihad Stadium, but he'd also be an ideal statement signing to help take this Man Utd project forward. Chelsea also tend to build around the best young players, so Anderson could do well to go there, perhaps as an upgrade on the inconsistent Enzo Fernandez.
It seems like Wolves are going to find it hard to keep hold of Mane as he becomes a target for Chelsea, a club known for recruiting and developing the best young players in the world under their current ownership. It looks like relegation is looming at Molineux this season, and that will likely only make it harder for them to convince Mane to stay.
Fletcher, taking charge of his first ever game as a senior manager, fielded a 4-2-3-1 formation, going completely against Amorim's previous 3-4-2-1 that the Portuguese was wedded to. He started Senne Lammens in net, although deputy Altay Bayindir could get a look-in for this game. Diogo Dalot and Luke Shaw were at full-back, with natural left wing-back Patrick Dorgu in a more advanced position off the left flank.
QPR said the 22-year-old has signed a "long-term" contract with the club but have not disclosed the exact length of the deal. Former Peterborough defender Edwards scored twice in 22 appearances during a loan spell with QPR in the second half of last season. Edwards has played 14 times in league and cup for Southampton this season, but has not featured for the Saints since 6 December.
Mathys Tel only completed a permanent move to Tottenham Hotspur last summer, but could already have one foot out of the door. Tottenham signed Tel up from Bayern Munich for a reported 30m last June after a promising loan spell with Ange Postecoglou's side. However, signs quickly emerged that new gaffer Thomas Frank was not quite so much of an admirer following his arrival from Brentford just a few days before Tel's permanent signing was confirmed.
Aston Villa still have a way to go if they want to make good on their bid to bring Conor Gallagher to the club this month. The former Chelsea captain made a move to Atletico Madrid in 2024 and Unai Emery is said to be keen on a move to bring him back to the Premier League. Gallagher appeared in every game in all competitions for Diego Simeone's side this season - but most of his league outings have been from the bench.
The remaining 32 teams in the 2025/26 FA Cup will discover their fate in the fourth round when the draw is made by two former winners of the competition. Steven Gerrard and Joe Cole will decide the ties as a host of Premier League clubs aim to take another step towards this season's final. Liverpool legend Gerrard triumphed with Liverpool in 2001 and 2006, with Cole lifting the trophy as a Chelsea midfielder in 2007 and 2010.
