Leeds United appear to be looking for a new centre-back after Ethan Ampadu was forced to play in defence on Saturday with Pascal Struijk out due to an ankle injury. Struijk’s absence was felt, not because Ampadu played poorly, but because he lacked bite in midfield. Leeds had performed poorly away from home before Ampadu returned soon before the Christmas break. Ampadu played every minute of Leeds’ away games against Stoke City and Derby County, and the team won twice and kept two clean sheets. Ampadu played an important role in the park’s center. Clearly, the captain’s persistence in midfield…
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Liverpool have confirmed their first permanent transfer of the January 2025 transfer window, however it is a departure rather than a new signing. Over the weekend, multiple Brazilian sites reported that Fluminense was in talks with the Reds about signing Marcelo Pitaluga, with the goalkeeper reportedly expressing a desire to return to his home country. That projected trade has quickly come to fruition, with the Merseyside club announcing the agreement today. Liverpool confirms Pitaluga’s exit. According to the official Liverpool FC website, the 22-year-old has agreed to a permanent move to Fluminense, where he started his career before joining the…
Nottingham Forest will try to sign certain players this month while the transfer window is open, while others may leave the City Ground. Chris Wood has been connected with Besiktas this month, although it appears doubtful that he will leave with 12 goals to his name in 2024-25. Other players are expected to go this month, but Forest will want to keep the best players who have led the squad to third position at the club. With the squad already well-stocked, it appears that any new players who join will have to come at the expense of current squad members…
Leeds United are yet to get off the mark in the January window and Daniel Farke’s comments suggest little action imminently, but Sheffield United are making a big move to bolster their promotion bid. Leeds should be sitting pretty with a three-point lead this week, but the Whites threw away a two-goal lead at relegation strugglers Hull City to drop two points. This week, questions over transfers that the club ought to consider are being asked by the fans, as they watch on at rivals starting to formulate eye-catching signings. Sheffield United close to signing Ben Brereton Diaz on loan-to-buy…
Rangers can’t complain about losing a penalty in the thrilling draw against Hibernian, despite Euan Booth Robertson’s belief that VAR made a mistake, Keith Hackett has claimed. Despite Hamza Igamane’s outstanding hat-trick on Sunday (5 January), the Gers twice gave up a lead in a tense 3-3 draw at Easter Road. In an incident-filled game, Philippe Clement was angry when Ianis Hagi surrendered a penalty for a foul on Josh Campbell, which Martin Boyle converted to tie the game at two. Robertson, who previously worked for the Scotland Herald and Daily Record but now works for Transfermarkt, expressed his disappointment…
A handful of Leeds United players have been linked with the exit door at Elland Road this month, and now it is claimed The 49ers will green light one of Daniel Farke’s mainstay players. Six Leeds players have been linked with a move from Leeds this month. Junior Firpo’s camp are planning for a transfer, with Besiktas eyeing Firpo while old club Real Betis are leading the race for his signature. Meanwhile, Tottenham want to sign Pascal Struijk given their issues at centre-back which is currently seeing Archie Gray out of position. Ally McCoist declared over the weekend he feels…
Nottingham Forest will face Wolves at Molineux tonight as the Reds hope to have fun in the snow as they make a short trip to the West Midlands. The country has been pounded with a thick layer of the white stuff over the last 48 hours and Forest will be aiming to leave Wolves snowed in this evening. Nuno Espirito Santo’s team is coming off a five-game winning streak, with Matz Sels keeping three clean sheets in the last three. Wolves have improved under Vitor Pereira over the Christmas period, so tonight’s game will be a severe test for the…
Liverpool drew with Manchester United on Sunday, passing up the opportunity to go eight points clear in the Premier League. The Reds knew they had a perfect opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the table when Arsenal dropped points against Brighton on Saturday. However, it was evident from the start at Anfield that United had come to change the narrative. Despite starting in 14th place in the Premier League, Ruben Amorim’s side dominated the first half, with Trent Alexander-Arnold in particular struggling. Roy Kean ripped into Alexander-Arnold at halftime, having seen the Liverpool right-back perform far below…
Liverpool has been linked with a stunning deal for Nottingham Forest prodigy Elliot Anderson. Forest only recruited the 22-year-old from Newcastle in the summer, but he is quickly emerging as one of the season’s best purchases as the Reds dominate the Premier League. They are third in the table and the only team to have beaten leaders Liverpool this season, forcing manager Nuno Espirito Santo to acknowledge that his aim during the transfer window is to keep his high-flying side together. However, Liverpool appears to be undeterred. According to the Sun, Arne Slot’s rampaging Reds are interested in Forest’s £35…
The Leeds boss faces a big selection decision after the draw with Hull City Daniel Farke faces a huge decision over his Leeds United goalkeeper following Illan Meslier’s latest errors in Saturday’s 3-3 draw with Hull City. The Whites shot-stopper was culpable for Joao Pedro’s goal as the Tigers fought back from 3-1 down to earn a 3-3 draw, and didn’t cover himself in glory for either of City’s other two goals on a day to forget. With a howler at Sunderland still very much in mind, Farke could be tempted to bring in Karl Darlow – although he will…