Tag: spell

William Saliba: Arsenal and France defender set for spell on the sidelines with back injury
22 July 2026 Off

William Saliba: Arsenal and France defender set for spell on the sidelines with back injury

By Total Football News

Arsenal have confirmed defender William Saliba is set to miss an “extended period” after suffering a back injury while at the World Cup with France.

The 25-year-old had been managing a back issue for several weeks and carried the problem into the World Cup but was forced off after 30 minutes of France’s semi-final loss to Spain.

After returning to London and being seen by a specialist, it was decided

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Javi Gracia: Watford boss resigns just three months into second spell with club
1 February 2026 Off

Javi Gracia: Watford boss resigns just three months into second spell with club

By Total Football News

Watford head coach Javi Gracia has resigned after just over three months in the job following their 2-0 defeat by Swansea City.

Gracia, who only returned for a second spell at Vicarage Road in October, called for a meeting with club owner Gino Pozzo following Saturday’s loss, saying the team were in a “very difficult moment”.

“We retain the belief Javi was the right man to lead the club towards

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Caleb Wiley: Watford end Chelsea full-back’s loan spell early
10 January 2026 Off

Caleb Wiley: Watford end Chelsea full-back’s loan spell early

By Total Football News

Watford have ended the season-long loan of Chelsea full-back Caleb Wiley.

The American, 21, played 10 games for the Hornets during a previous loan spell last season and a new deal was agreed by the clubs last summer.

But he has been restricted to just five Championship appearances this term because of injury problems, the most recent back in October at Sheffield United.

“Watford FC confirms the termination of Caleb

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Swansea City: Adam Idah faces lengthy spell out as Josh Key and Ronald add to injury concerns
1 January 2026 Off

Swansea City: Adam Idah faces lengthy spell out as Josh Key and Ronald add to injury concerns

By Total Football News

While Idah’s probable lay-off is a heavy blow to Matos’ options in attack, there is better news of Cullen.

The Wales international has missed Swansea’s past two matches with a calf problem and Matos expects him to be out for another fortnight.

The absence of Idah and Cullen meant Swansea started without a recognised striker against West Brom, with attacking midfielder Melker Widell operating in the most advanced central role

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Everton sign Carlos Alcaraz on permanent deal from Flamengo after loan spell
31 May 2025 Off

Everton sign Carlos Alcaraz on permanent deal from Flamengo after loan spell

By Total Football News

Everton have triggered the option to sign midfielder Carlos Alcaraz on a permanent basis when his loan spell at the club concludes next month.

Alcaraz, 22, joined Everton on loan from Brazilian side Flamengo in February and will now be signed for an undisclosed fee.

The Argentina Under-23 international enjoyed a productive loan spell at Goodison Park, scoring two goals and providing three assists in 16 appearances.

He will sign

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Arnor Sigurdsson: Blackburn Rovers release Iceland international after injury-hit spell
19 February 2025 Off

Arnor Sigurdsson: Blackburn Rovers release Iceland international after injury-hit spell

By Total Football News

Blackburn Rovers have reached an agreement to release Iceland midfielder Arnor Sigurdsson from his contract in order to join another club.

The 25-year-old joined the club from CSKA Moscow during the summer 2023 transfer window on an initial loan deal before joining on a permanent basis.

He scored on his Blackburn debut against Ipswich Town in September of that year and found the net on a total of eight occasions

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Burnley 0-0 Stoke City: Ryan Shawcross signs off Potters caretaker spell with draw
2 January 2025 Off

Burnley 0-0 Stoke City: Ryan Shawcross signs off Potters caretaker spell with draw

By Total Football News

Stoke interim manager Ryan Shawcross told BBC Radio Stoke:

“It’s a really pleasing point. In the first half we were slightly passive but went for it in the second half and I felt we were the better side.

“Four points from two games, I’m delighted. Burnley are a really good team, Sunderland are a really good team, and to take that amount of points from those two games is brilliant.

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Jonathan Bond: Goalkeeper rejoins Watford following spell in US
3 July 2024 Off

Jonathan Bond: Goalkeeper rejoins Watford following spell in US

By Total Football News

Watford have re-signed goalkeeper Jonathan Bond on a one-year contract, with an option for a further 12 months.

The 31-year-old has been a free agent since leaving US Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy in February.

Bond began his career Vicarage Road, coming through the academy and making 33 first-team appearances before joining Reading in 2015.

“It is very nostalgic to come back here and see some familiar faces; making

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