β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 Chelsea declined to pursue Douglas Luiz after initial enquiry for Juventus midfielder. #CFC considered 27yo Brazilian - regarded as good system fit - but intend to prioritise Andrey Santos & other members of Liam Rosenior’s existing squad @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6993650/2026/01/27/aston-villa-transfers-douglas-luiz/
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 James Ward-Prowse given permission to undergo medical before completing loan switch from West Ham United to Burnley. Deal for 31yo midfielder sanctioned by #WHUFC head coach Nuno Espírito Santo & does not include buy option for #BurnleyFC @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001597/2026/01/27/adama-traore-west-ham-fulham-transfer/
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RT @transferroom: The transfer market revolution for women's football is here.πŸš€

Introducing the Women’s Marketplace by TransferRoom - the world’s only transfer marketplace built exclusively for the women’s game.

πŸ—£οΈ @clrafferty1

Join now: hubs.ly/Q03-J_Xc0
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 Douglas Luiz completing last parts of medical before signing for Aston Villa from Juventus. Agreement now finalised between clubs; 27yo #Juve midfielder ends Nottingham Forest spell to join #AVFC on loan with buy option at €25m + add-ons @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001396/2026/01/28/aston-villa-douglas-luiz-transfer-loan/
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🚨 Fulham reach agreement with Manchester City to sign Oscar Bobb. Deal for 22yo winger worth Β£27m + #MCFC retain matching rights on future offers & 20% sell-on clause. Norway int’l set to undergo medical on Thurs before completing #FFC move @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6913951/2026/01/28/oscar-bobb-man-city-transfer-news/
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 BREAKING: Raheem Sterling leaves Chelsea with immediate effect. Mutual agreement to part ways - settlement secures #CFC financial savings & enables 31yo winger to take next step on free transfer. Englishman departs 3.5yrs into 5yr contact @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6423750/2026/01/28/raheem-sterling-chelsea-leaves/
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 Crystal Palace close to agreement for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. Talks between #CPFC & Jorge Mendes on behalf of #WWFC advanced; £45m + £5m fee being discussed. Leeds United bids reached £40m but #LUFC not currently going higher @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001524/2026/01/29/strand-larsen-crystal-palace-transfers-wolves/
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 Crystal Palace in talks with Aston Villa to sign Evann Guessand on loan. 24yo winger also subject of strong interest from multiple European clubs but #CPFC regarded as favourites at present; pursued Ivory Coast int’l before #AVFC transfer @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006691/2026/01/29/evann-guessand-crystal-palace-aston-villa-loan/
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RT @TheAthleticFC: At his worst, Omar Bogle was taking 18 or 19 sleeping pills every night.

β€œIt was just crazy, my usage was ridiculous. I was completely blacked out, I’d wake up and I wouldn’t even remember the conversations that I’d had with people the night before."

Bogle is not an isolated example β€” one expert warns that β€œmost clubs have got at least three or four people who are taking sleeping pills on a regular basis.”

@TBurrows16 on football’s sleeping pills problem.

πŸ”— https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6985266/?source=twitteruk
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 Liverpool exploring deal for Lutsharel Geertruida. Opportunity proposed to #LFC & talks under way about taking over Sunderland loan of RB Leipzig centre-back. #SAFC looking at replacements in case Dutch int’l departs @TheAthleticFC after @FabrizioRomano https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013309/2026/02/01/liverpool-transfer-news-geertruida/
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 Geertruida move needs RB Leipzig to break Sunderland loan & Liverpool to strike deal with both. #SAFC want replacement (agreement close) + compensation. Chances rated ~75%. #LFC have other options (included Dumfries/Jones but less likely) @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013309/2026/02/01/liverpool-transfer-news-geertruida/
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 Juventus made enquiry last week about availability of Everton striker Beto. #EFC not open to losing 28yo before window closes + would take significant fee to consider. Informal dialogue about #Juve winger Edon Zhegrova but did not develop @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-news-live-updates-sunday-february-1/i4kFQOCHfsVQ/QLbXm4m4nNJ9/
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 EXCL: Crystal Palace submit bid for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. Reduced £43m + £5m fee offered by #CPFC being discussed in talks via Jorge Mendes; strong chance #WWFC accept. AC Milan continue to work on Jean-Philippe Mateta deal @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006585/2026/02/01/strand-larsen-crystal-palace-transfer/
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🚨 Wolverhampton Wanderers expected to reach agreement with Southampton for Adam Armstrong. Proposal submitted by #WWFC worth £7m + £2m achievable add-ons; anticipated #SaintsFC will accept & 28yo striker now in line to replace Strand Larsen @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-news-live-updates-sunday-february-1/i4kFQOCHfsVQ/dj3qE7huMJoq/
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 Wolverhampton Wanderers accept bid from Crystal Palace to sign Jorgen Strand Larsen. Agreement reached between #CPFC / #WWFC for 25yo on deal worth £43m + £5m add-ons; lower than initial offer & proposals from Newcastle United last summer @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006585/2026/02/01/strand-larsen-crystal-palace-transfer/
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 Jorgen Strand Larsen to take medical later today before joining Crystal Palace from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Striker in process of finalising proposed 4.5yr contract with option to extend by 1yr after #WWFC accepted £43m + £5m #CPFC offer @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006585/2026/02/01/strand-larsen-crystal-palace-transfer/
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 EXCL: Jean-Philippe Mateta undergoing medical ahead of proposed transfer from Crystal Palace to AC Milan. Agreement in place between clubs for 28yo France striker to join #ACMilan for price in excess of €30m to #CPFC. W/ @JamesHorncastle @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6999684/2026/02/01/jean-phillipe-mateta-milan-crystal-palace-transfer-news/
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 EXCL: Everton reach agreement in principle with Chelsea to sign Tyrique George. Deal for 19yo #CFC forward loan + buy option, pending #EFC ratification. England U21 int’l granted permission to travel for medical before completing transfer @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6535026/2026/02/01/tyrique-george-everton-chelsea-loan-deal/
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 Liverpool not proceeding with deal to sign Lutsharel Geertruida. Chance presented to #LFC, ready to advance + 25yo keen; but proved too complicated. Alternative not expected but contender for Jeremy Jacquet of Rennes as summer acquisition @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013309/2026/02/01/liverpool-transfer-news-geertruida/
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino expected to miss considerable period with suspected broken bone in foot. #AFC surveying market for potential loan as short-term cover for 29yo Spain int’l; no guarantee anything materialises before deadline @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013742/2026/02/01/mikel-merino-arsenal-foot-injury-update/
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