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Mo Salah was Liverpool’s figurehead, his goalscoring prowess the capstone of a team accustomed to winning trophies. Salah has scored one goal in his last six appearances. But, like the rest of his team, Salah is “suffering” this season because of the constant disruption to Liverpool’s attack, scoring just once in his last six appearances, manager Jurgen Klopp said in a press conference on Friday. Injuries to key players – Salah has played just 343 minutes alongside likely fellow starters Luis Diaz and Darwin Núñez – have only heightened the loss of Sadio Mané to Bayern Munich last season, breaking up Liverpool’s cohesive offensive…

Arsenal have completed the signing of Jorginho from Chelsea, with the Gunners quickly turning their attention to the midfielder after failing to find an agreement for Moises Caicedo Arsenal have completed the £12m signing of Jorginho (Image: Getty Images) Jorginho has confirmed that his move to Arsenal was a long time coming, despite the rapid nature of it all coming together. The Gunners completed the transfer for the midfielder on deadline day, signing from Chelsea in a deal worth a reported £12million. Jorginho arrives at the Emirates at the end of a window which has seen the Premier League leaders double down on their position at the midpoint…

The Ukrainian winger was involved in a video that appeared to show him using racist language before making his £88m move to Chelsea earlier this month and the FA have now opened an investigation The Football Association have launched an investigation into a video involving Chelsea star Mykhaylo Mudryk repeating a racial slur. The Ukrainian winger completed a £88m move to Stamford Bridge earlier this month with the Blues having beaten Arsenal to his signature. He has made just one appearance for his new employers thus far with a promising cameo against Liverpool. But the 22-year-old has already become embroiled in controversy after a historical video of him posted on TikTok.…

Man Utd have struck a deal to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer. Sabitzer strengthens United’s midfield, a necessary move due to Christian Eriksen’s injury. While just a short-term move, the Austrian’s transfer feels vital. The 28-year-old is 18 months into a contract at Bayern which runs until 2025. He has found his path to regular football blocked, and a loan move is in everybody’s interests. Here is a look at everything you need to know about Sabitzer, with his move to Manchester United now confirmed. Marcel Sabitzer: Admired by Rangnick and Mourinho He won Austria’s footballer of the year award…

Man Utd have completed the signing of Marcel Sabitzer. United received the news on transfer deadline day that they will be without Christian Eriksen for a few months. The Danish midfielder suffered an ankle injury against Reading and could be out of action until May. United had limited time to sign a replacement but they worked quickly and managed to secure the capture of Sabitzer. The Austrian midfielder has joined the club on a season-long loan from Bayern Munich. United do not have an option to buy the 28-year-old at the end of his loan, per journalist Fabrizio Romano. How much…

Chelsea have broken the British transfer record with Enzo Fernandez’s £106.8million move from Benfica. The Argentinian has caught the eye in the last seven months, helping his country to World Cup glory and seeing his transfer value sky-rocket. Here, the PA news agency’s Reuben Rosso-Powell looks at what strengths Fernandez can bring to Graham Potter’s Chelsea. Technical talent Fernandez’ passing ability will be a welcome addition to Chelsea after they sold midfield operator Jorginho to Arsenal. Prior to his exit, Fernandez accumulated the joint-second most assists in the Primeira Liga this season – five. His ability to scan the pitch…

Rio Ferdinand has hit out at Paul Merson after the Arsenal legend questioned Man Utd deadline-day signing Marcel Sabitzer. Rio Ferdinand has hit out at Arsenal legend Paul Merson (Pictures: Getty) United quickly began searching for midfield reinforcements after discovering Christian Eriksen would be out for around three months with an ankle injury. The injury blow risked leaving Erik ten Hag short but Man Utd completed a loan deal for Austria midfielder Sabitzer on deadline day to compensate for Eriksen’s absence. Sabitzer, 28, joins United on loan from Bayern Munich until the end of the season. The Austrian spent six productive seasons at…

Latest Arsenal news takes a closer look at what signing Jorginho from London rivals Chelsea for £12m on January transfer deadline could mean for Bukayo Saka Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta with new signing Jorginho. Mikel Arteta could have a big decision to make at Arsenal following the addition of Jorginho to his first-team squad. On Tuesday evening, it was announced that a £12m deal for the Italy international had been completed, thus making him the north London outfit’s third, and final, signing of an extremely busy January transfer window following moves for Leandro Trossard and Jakub Kiwior. Perhaps more importantly, Arsenal have brought…

Arsenal have signed Jorginho – but he might not be the Thomas Partey backup that fans are expecting (Image credit: Clive Rose/Getty Images) Arsenal need a Thomas Partey backup, following Mohamed Elneny’s injury: so step forward Jorginho. Right? Maybe. The Italian has won almost everything there is to win since joining Chelsea and offers invaluable experience to a young side chasing the title. Of course, he’s played as a lone No.6 before, too, under Maurizio Sarri at both Napoli and at Stamford Bridge. But what if Jorginho isn’t joining to offer cover in that position? What if Arsenal have already signed their Partey backup?…

Michael Owen ‘feels sorry’ for new Liverpool signing Cody Gakpo and says even Lionel Messi would struggle to make an impact in the underperforming Reds team. Michael Owen ‘feels sorry’ for the new Liverpool signing (Pictures: Getty) Liverpool’s underwhelming form continued at Anfield on Saturday as they were held to a goalless draw by Chelsea. Jurgen Klopp’s side were brilliant last season – winning two domestic trophies, finishing second in the Premier League and reaching the Champions League final – but the team have won just eight of their 19 games this season to drop into the mid-table pack. Owen says Liverpool’s struggles have made it difficult…

Jurgen Klopp has responded to Andy Robertson claiming Liverpool are getting worse after they were knocked out of the FA Cup by Brighton. Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool defender Andy Robertson (Pictures: Getty) Kaoru Mitoma scored a last-minute goal as Brighton knocked holders Liverpool out of the FA Cup at the Amex Stadium. The fourth round tie appeared to be heading to a replay after Lewis Dunk cancelled out Harvey Elliott’s opener, but Mitoma sent Brighton through in dramatic fashion. It was another miserable outcome for Liverpool, who have won just one of their last six games in all competitions, slipping to ninth in the…

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has suggested that the Reds will not be busy on the incomings front on deadline day but has requested what would be a shock move for Chelsea star N’Golo Kante Liverpool appear to have concluded all of their business before deadline day – or so we thought. The Reds very quickly sealed a deal for PSV’s star forward Cody Gakpo early in the window. Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp confirmed that his side were not expecting to rubber-stamp any deals on the final day of the January window. Speaking after his side’s FA Cup defeat to Brighton, he said: “No, nothing…

Chelsea have reportedly scheduled Enzo Fernandez’s medical in Portugal ahead of a potential British record £105million transfer on deadline day. The Blues have been in tough negotiations with Benfica who want the Argentine’s release clause paid in full, while Graham Potter’s outfit hope to pay the fee in instalments. Sky Sports News have reported that with time running out before Tuesday’s 11pm deadline, Chelsea have changed their plans and have scheduled Fernandez’s potential medical to take place in Lisbon rather than at their base in Cobham. Club officials are in Portugal in order to get a deal over the line after Chelsea sanctioned Jorginho’s potential…

After missing out on Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, Arsenal has signed experienced Chelsea midfielder Jorginho for £12 million on January transfer deadline day. Arsenal are set to announce the signing of Jorginho, and while some fans are not convinced, there is a feeling of excitement among the squad. Chelsea midfielder Jorginho visited Arsenal’s London Colney training ground on Tuesday afternoon to complete a medical and sign a contract with the club until June 2024 with the option of a further year. The 31-year-old midfielder will cost Arsenal an initial fee of £10million, with a further £2m due in add-ons. The decision to sign Jorginho came after Arsenal failed…

Bayern Munich star Marcel Sabitzer would prefer a move to Man Utd, despite interest from Chelsea. Marcel Sabitzer is set to leave Bayern Munich today (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) The Austrian has emerged as a Deadline Day target for United and Chelsea but time is running out to sign the 28-year-old. With Jorginho set to join Arsenal and a move for Enzo Fernandez looking unlikely, Chelsea have made a late dash to sign the former RB Leipzig star. United, though, have entered the race in the final hours of the window after learning that Christian Eriksen will be out for at…

Chelsea are plotting an audacious deadline-day move for Arsenal target Moises Caicedo despite closing in on a record-breaking deal for Enzo Fernandez. Chelsea could swoop in for the Arsenal transfer target (Pictures: Getty) The Blues are expected to be one of the busiest clubs on transfer deadline day despite the fact Todd Boehly has already spent more than £450m on new signings and brought seven players to Stamford Bridge in January. Chelsea are believed to be closing in on a deal for Fernandez that would make the World Cup winner the most expensive signing in Premier League history. Benfica insisted Fernandez, 22, was not for sale earlier…

Sergio Aguero has warned Arsenal that the Premier League title race is not over and says there are three other teams who could still win it this season. Sergio Aguero has reminded Arsenal what Man City did to Man Utd in 2012 (Picture: Getty) The Gunners are five points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand over Aguero’s former club Manchester City, who have won four of the last five titles and knocked Arsenal out of the FA Cup on Friday. Newcastle United are third – 11 points behind Arsenal – and Eddie Howe’s side have lost just one game…

The Gunners’ are prepared to let teenage winger Marquinhos leave North London on loan before Tuesday’s transfer deadline with Norwich City the most likely destination Arsenal winger Marquinhos is on the verge of joining Championship outfit Norwich City on loan for the remainder of the campaign. The young Brazilian enjoyed a bright start to his Gunners career, netting a goal on his debut against FC Zurich in the Europa League group stage back in September of last year. However, things have failed to play out as many expected after that first stellar showing and Marquinhos will now have to drop down a division for sufficient game time. After his…

In a post-game interview following Argentina’s thrilling World Cup quarterfinal victory against the Netherlands in December, Lionel Messi branded Wout Weghorst an idiot. Lionel Messi and Wout Weghorst clashed at the World Cup in Qatar (Image: Getty Images) Lionel Messi has played down his “natural” row with Wout Weghorst after the two players clashed at the World Cup in Qatar. Messi called Weghorst a “fool” during an interview after Argentina’s tense shootout win against the Netherlands in the quarter-finals. The Argentina captain broke away from the live post-match chat to shout, “What are you looking at fool? Get back there.” The comments were directed at Weghorst,…

Christian Eriksen is dealing with an ankle injury sustained in the FA Cup win at home to Reading. The extent is unclear, with United still to give a full diagnosis of the problem. If Eriksen is forced to miss a few weeks, then it will certainly be a problem for Man Utd in the midst of a packed fixture schedule as Erik ten Hag balances competing in four competitions. The transfer window is still open until 11pm, and it’s still possible United strike a last minute deal for a midfielder on loan. It’s more in spirit with United, and manager Erik ten Hag,…

Man Utd transfer news will be coming thick and fast on deadline day, with Erik ten Hag still open to late incomings. Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag could take transfer action on deadline day (Image: GETTY) Man Utd have signed two players in the January transfer window so far. Jack Butland was the first to arrive, with Wout Weghorst then following the goalkeeper to Old Trafford. And, with Erik ten Hag open to more additions, anything is possible this deadline day… Man Utd chief John Murtough said at the start of the month that it would be a ‘quiet’ window…

Former Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has given his view on the move for Mudryk to join Chelsea, with the transfer fee having been criticised in some quarters. Chelsea’s signing of Mykhailo Mudryk has been praised by Sergio Aguero. (Photos: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images and Marc Atkins/Getty Images) Sergio Aguero has said that Mykhaylo Mudryk’s signing could be a game-changer for Chelsea, with the £88million transfer having the potential to transform the Blues’ season. Mudryk was poached from under the nose of London rivals Arsenal, with the transfer being completed very much out of the blue with the Gunners having looked to…

The Gunners have been working intensely over the last few days to sign a new midfielder and have had two offers rejected from Brighton for Moises Caicedo Arsenal have reportedly made a shock enquiry for Jorginho (Image: (Photo by Chris Lee – Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)) Arsenal have made a surprise approach for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho, according to Fabrizio Romano. Mikel Arteta’s side are keen on signing a new midfielder before tomorrow’s deadline due to injuries to Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny. The Gunners have so far come up short in their efforts to sign Brighton star Moises Caicedo with a…

Man Utd made Antony their biggest summer signing when they brought the Brazil international to Old Trafford from Ajax, but the forward has blown hot and cold Antony has been warned to become more humble and cut down on “crazy things” if he wants to make an impact at Man Utd, in comments reminiscent of the early advice which left Cristiano Ronaldo in tears. The Brazil international joined United from Ajax over the summer in a deal worth more than £80m. He scored on his debut for the club in a victory over Arsenal, and impressed against Reading in the fourth round of the FA Cup,…