Premier League
Transfer deadline: Five players set to leave Manchester United
Manchester United transfer news has been dominated by player exits in the January transfer window and there are five players who could leave Old Trafford this Monday
The club is set to face a busy close to the January transfer window and attention is more on exits than arrivals.
Last week, there were two exits as Anthony Martial left on loan to Sevilla while Amad Diallo also joined Rangers on loan arrangement.
According to Mirror Football, the emergence of Anthony Elanga in United’s first-team further bloated the squad at Ralf Rangnick’s disposal and this month has been focused about trimming costs.
United added Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Tom Heaton to their squad last summer and this month has focused on slimming their squad and wage budget.
There are five more players who could depart Old Trafford on the final day of the transfer window as United look to finalise their squad for the remainder of the campaign.
Donny van de Beek
Donny van de Beek is almost certain to leave United today with a loan move agreed with Everton.
The Dutchman will become the first signing of Frank Lampard’s rein at Goodison Park after the Merseyside club beat off competition from Crystal Palace and Valencia.
Van de Beek has endured a difficult 18 months in Manchester, scoring just twice as he failed to sustain a run of first-team matches.
He is expected to return to Old Trafford this summer when his long-term future will be assessed.
Jesse Lingard
Lingard has been frustrated in recent months with lack of first-team action for Man Utd
A year ago Jesse Lingard joined West Ham on a loan deal for the remainder of the campaign and scored nine goals in 16 matches.
It was an error on the part of all parties not to sanction a permanent exit for the England international this summer.
Lingard has become increasingly frustrated with a lack of playing opportunities but a move away has not come to fruition.
Tottenham and West Ham had approaches for Lingard knocked back as United consider them top four rivals, leaving the door open for Newcastle.
The Magpies still have not ruled out a move for Lingard but the Red Devils inserting a clause if Newcastle avoided relegation seems to have collapsed talks for a loan deal.
Lingard will leave United as a free agent this summer and it remains unclear if he will play for the club again or secure an exit on Monday.
Dean Henderson
Another player with limited first-team opportunities at Manchester United – goalkeeper Dean Henderson is a loan target for Newcastle.
Henderson could join Newcastle on a loan deal for the remainder of the season
As per the Manchester Evening News , the two clubs are in discussions which would see the Magpies cover Henderson’s £110k weekly wage and pay the Red Devils a loan fee.
Henderson has not been able to displace David de Gea as United’s number one this campaign and is desperate for first-team football for the second half of the campaign.
Would mean Tom Heaton and Lee Grant would be understudy for De Gea for the remainder of the campaign.
Phil Jones
United central defender Phil Jones could also be poised to depart the club amid interest from Ligue 1 side Bordeaux.
The central defender has made just one appearance for the Red Devils in the last two years and the club would be open to his exit this month to help reduce their wage bill.
Jones started in United’s side 1-0 defeat to Wolves earlier this month but the 29-year-old impressed after finally returning to action with an assured and commanding performance.
This summer’s arrival of Raphael Varane further pushed Jones down the pecking order at Old Trafford with Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly also ahead of him in the selection process.
Jones could now join Bordeaux on loan to replace former Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny, who has left the Ligue 1 club and after having his contract terminated.
Eric Bailly
If the exit of Jones falls through, there is a small possibility that Eric Bailly may instead leave Old Trafford.
The Ivorian is behind Maguire, Varane and Lindelof in the order at United and he has received attention from Italian club Milan in this transfer window.
Bailly has endured an inconsistent and injury-riddled few years at Old Trafford with an exit this year a real possibility.
Premier League
Arsenal Paint London Red with Premier League Victory Parade Despite Champions League Heartbreak
Thousands of jubilant Arsenal supporters flooded the streets of north London on Sunday as the club celebrated its first Premier League title in 22 years, putting aside the disappointment of losing the UEFA Champions League final just 24 hours earlier.
The celebrations came less than a day after Arsenal suffered a penalty shootout defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest. Yet the setback did little to dampen the spirits of the club’s faithful, who turned out in huge numbers to honour a historic domestic triumph.
Players and coaching staff paraded through north London aboard an open-top bus, proudly displaying the Premier League trophy that Arsenal had finally reclaimed for the first time since Arsène Wenger’s legendary “Invincibles” side lifted it in the 2003-04 season.
Arsenal had wrapped up the title before the final round of fixtures after establishing an unassailable lead over defending champions Manchester City, who eventually finished seven points adrift of Mikel Arteta’s side.
The league crown marked Arsenal’s first major trophy since Arteta guided the club to FA Cup success in 2020 during his debut season as manager. It also ended years of frustration after the Gunners had finished runners-up in the Premier League in each of the previous three seasons.
Red flares, fireworks and the sound of vuvuzelas filled the air as supporters celebrated a long-awaited return to the summit of English football.
“We’re not European champions, but we are champions of England, and that’s what matters right now,” said Arsenal supporter Julien Guillenenat. “We’re happy to celebrate with everyone.”
Another fan, 44-year-old Mathieu Garnier, believes the Premier League triumph has finally removed the psychological burden that had weighed heavily on the team.
“Three years in a row we finished second, and now that pressure is gone,” he said. “These players are going to be flying next season. I really believe that.”
Adding to the festivities was Arsenal’s women’s team, who joined the celebrations after their successful FIFA Champions Cup campaign this season.
Midfielder Declan Rice, signed from West Ham United in 2023 for a club-record £105 million, said the title triumph had silenced many of the club’s critics.
“People were pointing and laughing at us before,” Rice told Sky Sports. “What happened? They’re not laughing anymore. I love this team, I love this manager, and to see the joy we’ve brought to the fans is incredible.
“Next season we’re coming back for more.”
Despite the pain of falling short in Europe, many Arsenal supporters remain optimistic that the club will soon challenge again for continental glory.
Twenty-two-year-old fan Theo Grant believes the Champions League disappointment will only strengthen the squad’s resolve.
“Honestly, this loss will give the players even more motivation,” he said. “We’ll be back. I believe we’ll reach the final again next season.”
For Arsenal supporters, however, Sunday was not about what might have been in Europe. It was about celebrating the end of a 22-year wait to be crowned champions of England once again.
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Tottenham Hotspur lost 2-1 at Chelsea on Tuesday and still face the risk of relegation from the Premier League in their final game of the season this weekend after goals either side of halftime from the home side’s Enzo Fernandez and Andrey Santos.
Fernandez let rip with a dipping shot from over 25 metres that Antonin Kinsky could not get close to in the 18th minute, electrifying the atmosphere at Stamford Bridge as the home fans revelled in the misery of their North London rivals.
The Argentina midfielder turned provider for Chelsea’s second goal in the 67th, cushioning a high ball into the feet of Santos, who scored from close range.
Richarlison got one back for Spurs in the 74th minute, but the defeat means Tottenham remain two points above West Ham United, who currently occupy the last relegation spot.
However, Spurs have a much better goal difference, meaning a draw at home to Everton on Sunday would all but guarantee their Premier League survival.
Chelsea, fresh from announcing former Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso as their next manager after a limp 2025/26 campaign, climbed to eighth place, which offers a berth in the UEFA Conference League next season
The Blues, who lost to Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday, are one point behind Brighton & Hove Albion, who currently occupy the last of the Europa League spots.
Spurs had only themselves to blame for Tuesday’s defeat.
After Mathys Tel hit the post with a header in the 11th minute, they allowed Chelsea to dominate until Richarlison’s goal raised their hopes of rescuing the point they needed.
Substitute James Maddison looked sure to equalise in the 84th, but Chelsea defender Jorrel Hato stretched out a leg to block his angled shot.
The win was Chelsea’s first in the Premier League since March 4, giving their fans something to celebrate after a miserable run that included six consecutive league defeats.
It also means Spurs have only won once at Stamford Bridge since 1990.
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Arsenal F.C. have been crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City F.C. were held to a 1-1 draw by AFC Bournemouth, ending the most dramatic title race of recent seasons and completing a remarkable transformation under manager Mikel Arteta.
The title triumph marks Arsenal’s first league championship since the legendary “Invincibles” side led by Arsène Wenger went unbeaten throughout the 2003-04 campaign.
For Arteta, it represents the crowning moment of a rebuilding project that began when he replaced Unai Emery in December 2019. The Spaniard inherited a struggling Arsenal side but gradually rebuilt the club into genuine title contenders, guiding them to second-place finishes in each of the previous three seasons before finally ending Manchester City’s dominance.
Arsenal appeared in danger of suffering another late collapse after surrendering a nine-point lead earlier in the campaign, particularly following City’s crucial victory over them at the Etihad Stadium in April.
However, the momentum shifted again when City stumbled with a draw against Everton, allowing Arsenal to seize control of the race.
The North London club responded impressively, winning four consecutive matches without conceding a goal, including Monday’s tense 1-0 victory over Burnley F.C. that piled pressure on Pep Guardiola’s side heading into their trip to Bournemouth.
City’s failure to secure victory finally confirmed Arsenal as champions, triggering emotional celebrations among supporters gathered around the Emirates Stadium.
Fans watching the decisive match in nearby pubs poured onto the streets at the final whistle, while thousands more marched toward the Emirates within minutes of the title being secured.
Arteta had admitted before the match that he expected it to be difficult watching City’s game because of the enormous stakes involved, but the Spaniard ultimately witnessed the completion of one of the most significant managerial achievements in modern Arsenal history.
The Gunners will officially receive the Premier League trophy after their final game of the season against Crystal Palace F.C. at Selhurst Park on Sunday.
Arsenal’s triumph could yet become part of an even greater achievement.
The club now have the opportunity to complete a historic double when they face Paris Saint-Germain F.C. in the UEFA Champions League final on May 30.
Only five English clubs have previously managed to win both the league title and the European Cup in the same season, with Manchester City the last side to achieve the feat in 2023.
The title success also signals a changing of the guard in English football.
With Guardiola expected to leave Manchester City after a decade in charge, Arteta — once his assistant at City — is poised to become the longest-serving manager across England’s top four divisions, underlining how dramatically his status has risen since arriving at Arsenal less than seven years ago.
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