MARC GUEHI DROPS THREE-WORD HINT AMID LIVERPOOL INTEREST
Liverpool target Marc Guéhi insists transfer speculation "does not matter" as he focuses on England. The Crystal Palace captain is linked with Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern, with a move likely in January or next summer.
Following the continuous rumours, Marc Guehi, a transfer target for Liverpool, has insisted that "it does not matter" and that he is not considering his future. The defender has been linked in recent speculations to possible transfers to European powerhouses Real Madrid and Barcelona.
The centre-half came close to securing a deadline day trade to Liverpool during the summer window, but Crystal Palace scuppered the deal after being unable to acquire a suitable replacement in time. Guehi is still the Eagles' captain and has remained a crucial player.
He will be a free agent when his Selhurst Park contract expires at the end of the current campaign because it is unlikely that he will sign a new deal.
The Reds are still trying to recruit him, but new rumours suggest they may be lagging behind Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich.
Palace is reportedly preparing for the player's departure, either in the January transfer window or the summer of the following year.
Guehi is presently on tour with England and may play in the World Cup qualifier in Latvia on Tuesday, as well as the friendly against Wales on Thursday night.
Guehi was questioned about the importance of fixing his personal circumstances before those games. "It does not matter to me," he stated.
"I have a chance to be here as long as I am performing well for Palace. For me, it makes no difference if it is resolved or not.
With their January transfer window plans still to be announced, Liverpool is anticipated to keep an eye on Guehi's performance over the international break.
Given that summer recruit Giovanni Leoni will be sidelined for a considerable amount of time owing to a serious knee injury, Arne Slot may be concerned about his alternatives in central defence.
Concerns have also been raised regarding Ibrahima Konate's fitness. The defender limped out during last weekend's loss to Chelsea shortly after halftime, and it has since been revealed that he has not been training with the French team.
HOW JAMES MADDISON’S INDIVIDUAL TRAINING SIGNALS A SHOCK SEASON RETURN
James Maddison returns to individual training as Igor Tudor prepares Tottenham for a vital relegation battle with Forest.
Ahead of Tottenham’s match against Nottingham Forest, manager Igor Tudor gave an update on when James Maddison might return from injury. It’s a crucial moment for Spurs as they prepare to host Forest in what could be the defining 90 minutes of Tudor’s time at the club and quite possibly a key fixture that will shape the season for both teams.
Currently separated by just one point, Tottenham and Forest are locked in a battle against relegation. A win would push Spurs four points clear of the drop zone, while a loss might drag them into the bottom three. The stakes couldn’t be clearer.
Tudor’s side heads into this game with renewed energy, surprisingly positive given the mood just two weeks ago. The draw at Anfield broke a six-game losing streak, and their recent 3-2 victory over Atlético Madrid, though not enough to overturn the aggregate score, brought back a sense of belief. Young players like Xavi Simons and Archie Gray impressed, while Mathys Tel kept the opposition on their toes. The atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was electric in a way fans haven’t felt for months. While the Champions League hopes are dashed, that performance has injected valuable momentum into Spurs’ survival fight.
There’s also some hopeful news on the injury front. Dominic Solanke, who missed the Atlético leg with a hip issue, might be available. His physical presence adds a different dimension to Tottenham’s attack, which Tudor will surely be glad to have.
But the most promising update came from Tudor’s comments about Maddison. The creative midfielder, sidelined since August after rupturing his ACL in a preseason friendly, has begun some individual training, spotted alongside Palhinha. Recoveries from ACL injuries are never straightforward, and the team won’t rush him back. With only seven league games left after Sunday, there’s a narrow window for his return. Still, even the possibility of Maddison getting back on the pitch—someone who can change a game with a moment of skill or a precise pass—offers a much-needed morale boost.
For now, though, the focus remains firmly on Forest.
WHY BORUSSIA DORTMUND EXPECT JADON SANCHO TO SIGN FOR FREE
Unai Emery praises Jadon Sancho despite poor stats, while Dortmund free up £21m in wages to lure him back to Germany.
Borussia Dortmund really want Jadon Sancho back, and they’re hoping to get him for free from Manchester United. Sancho’s contract runs out this summer, and honestly, no one expects United to offer him a new one.
Right now, Sancho’s on loan at Aston Villa. It’s his third spell away from Old Trafford since United signed him for £73 million in 2021. His move to Villa was just a loan with no option to buy.
Villa’s manager, Unai Emery, has hinted he might keep Sancho, but Dortmund aren’t sitting around. The Times says Dortmund didn’t chase wingers last summer because Nico Kovac liked the 3-4-2-1 formation, but now the boss has changed his mind and wants Sancho back.
If Sancho comes back, he'll need to take a hefty pay cut from his £300,000-a-week salary. Still, Dortmund’s where he made his name after moving from Manchester City in 2017.
Dortmund have room in the budget this summer; they let the contracts of Julian Brandt, Niklas Süle, and Salih Özcan run out. That saves them about £21 million a year, and they’re optimistic they can lure Sancho, who’s allowed to strike pre-contract deals with foreign clubs.
Sancho actually spent half of the 2024 season back at Dortmund after Erik ten Hag froze him out at United. He helped them reach the Champions League final, but nothing permanent came of it.
Something similar happened during his loan to Chelsea last season. The club even paid a £5 million penalty just to avoid having to sign him outright. Villa picked him up right at the transfer deadline in September, but, once again, he’s struggled.
So far, Sancho’s got one goal and one assist in 29 games across all competitions. Still, Emery thinks there’s more to come.
When asked in February about signing Sancho for good, Emery said, “Not yet, but he’s a fantastic player. Hopefully, he can help us by improving within our system, like he is doing.
“He’ll need a new contract; maybe it’s here. If he plays his best football, we’ll want him. But other teams will be interested, too.”
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