Likewise, with the 2026 World Cup fast approaching on the horizon, many of England's biggest superstars are looking to shore up their spot in Thomas Tuchel 's squad to North America. With a number of spots still reportedly up for grabs, it has been suggested that a number of fringe English aces are looking to complete a January return to the Premier League.
"I am very happy," Rashford told reporters. "It's the first trophy [with Barca], and it's always the best feeling to win the first one. "I hope now we can win some more. I hope it's not the last one. "It was a top performance. This is what we're capable of doing. There are still areas to improve, but we can enjoy this moment."
Liverpool are reportedly prepared to break the British transfer record once again in an extraordinary attempt to sign Jude Bellingham, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes. The report claims the Reds are willing to pay an eye-watering 156 million to lure the England international away from Real Madrid, despite there being no indication that Los Blancos are open to any negotiations. Bellingham, who joined Real Madrid in 2023 and has since become one of the most influential midfielders in world football,
Most Strasbourg fans thought they had it good from the deal which tied them together with Chelsea. After all, the BlueCo investment has given the French side a team competitive in Ligue 1 and finished top of the Uefa Conference League table last month. There has been a 157m revamp of their Stade de la Meinau home, improving facilities and increasing capacity.
Forget the magic of the FA Cup, for West Ham the reality of what is likely to be a Championship fixture next season. An indicator that life in the second tier will be no cakewalk. That QPR took them to extra-time will do little for Nuno Espirito Santo's standing, despite a first win since 8 November. There were, though, positives to take in the performance of Taty Castellanos, the Argentinian striker who scored the Hammers' winning goal.
Gabriel Martinelli scored a hat-trick as Arsenal recovered from falling behind after three minutes to thrash Championship club Portsmouth in the FA Cup third round at Fratton Park. Gabriel Martinelli grabs his first Arsenal hat-trick Portsmouth just can't contain the Premier League leaders from set-pieces! @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/8qha6OyQkE Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) January 11, 2026 You can follow relive text updates from the tie here. More to follow