Tag: January

Cardiff City: Chairman Dalman tells fans to expect January signings
8 January 2025 Off

Cardiff City: Chairman Dalman tells fans to expect January signings

By Total Football News

Dalman confirmed Cardiff have backed plans to give Wales’ EFL clubs the chance to compete for European qualification via a Welsh cup competition.

As clubs in the English pyramid, Newport, Cardiff City, Swansea City and Wrexham are only able to qualify for European competitions via the Premier League, FA Cup or EFL Cup as it stands.

But talks are ongoing about the quartet entering the Welsh League Cup – currently

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Leeds news: Opinion – ‘Leeds must seize the opportunity this January to make vital improvements’
6 January 2025 Off

Leeds news: Opinion – ‘Leeds must seize the opportunity this January to make vital improvements’

By Total Football News

This January transfer window could be the most pivotal in the tenure of 49ers Enterprises. Leeds sit top, but only three points separate first and fourth, and there are areas where United could improve.

Despite conceding the third fewest goals in the Championship, Illan Meslier continues to frustrate. Meslier is underperforming on his expected saves (post-shot expected goals minus goals allowed.) He is 15th in the league for this metric

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January transfer window: how do transfers work? Are there rules?
1 January 2025 Off

January transfer window: how do transfers work? Are there rules?

By Total Football News

Clubs can not just let loose on spending.

That is because of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSRs), which state that over a rolling three-year period, clubs must not report losses of more than £105m.

Last season, Everton and Nottingham Forest were hit with points deductions after breaching the PSRs. PSRs have been criticised by some clubs for being overly restrictive.

Clubs must submit a squad list after

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January transfer window: Who could be on the move before deadline day?
31 December 2024 Off

January transfer window: Who could be on the move before deadline day?

By Total Football News

Chelsea boss Maresca said Carney Chukwuemeka is for sale and a loan deal is being sought for fellow midfielder Cesare Casadei.

Barcelona’s failed attempt to register Spain forward Dani Olmo has cast doubt on his future with the La Liga club.

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has been regularly linked with Arsenal.

Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes have both been linked with Manchester City.

January will be

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Pep Guardiola: Man City boss targets January and says ‘no chance’ of Premier League title
29 December 2024 Off

Pep Guardiola: Man City boss targets January and says ‘no chance’ of Premier League title

By Total Football News

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City “need help” during the January transfer window after admitting his side have “no chance” of winning the Premier League title this season.

The City boss celebrated 500 games in charge of the club with a nervy 2-0 win over Leicester on Sunday.

City’s victory – just their second in their last 10 Premier League games – lifts them up to fifth, but they are 14

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Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou says club “need to reinforce” during January transfer window
24 December 2024 Off

Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou says club “need to reinforce” during January transfer window

By Total Football News

They are also in contention to qualify for the next phase of the Europa League, and play Tamworth in the third round of the FA Cup on 12 January.

“It’s not like our schedule’s going to ease up at any stage. So I think it makes sense. We will try and reinforce,” added Postecoglou.

“You don’t just want to panic and bring in anybody, that you don’t think will help

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Morgan Whittaker: Plymouth Argyle forward out until January
6 December 2024 Off

Morgan Whittaker: Plymouth Argyle forward out until January

By Total Football News

Plymouth Argyle’s highly-rated forward Morgan Whittaker will miss the rest of the year after a foot injury.

Last season’s top scorer limped off in the second half of last month’s 2-2 draw with Luton Town.

The 23-year-old was named in last season’s Championship team of the season and was the subject of a bid from Italian giants Lazio last January.

He is the latest Argyle player to be ruled out

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Ibrahim Cissoko: Plymouth Argyle winger out until January with hip injury
4 November 2024 Off

Ibrahim Cissoko: Plymouth Argyle winger out until January with hip injury

By Total Football News

Plymouth Argyle winger Ibrahim Cissoko will be out until January after having surgery on a hip injury.

The 21-year-old Netherlands Under-21 player has been one of Argyle’s most impressive players this season.

Cissoko suffered the injury in the 5-0 loss at Cardiff City where he was sent off in the first half.

He has scored three goals in 12 games since joining on loan from French side Toulouse in

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