How Tottenham missed out on £8.4m on final day of Premier League drama

​ Bargain deal?  ©TM/IMAGO The transfer window closed on Monday for the vast majority of European leagues. While some countries have extended windows – Türkiye’s stays open until January 11th – the majority of clubs have completed their business until the summer. Senior club officials will already be planning and budgeting for the summer window…

​ Clash of the overachievers  ©TM/IMAGO On Saturday the Premier League will enjoy a number of big-name clashes but perhaps the most intriguing game will be at the Vitality Stadium, where Bournemouth will welcome Brentford in what is sure to be a tightly-contested clash. With the hosts sitting ninth on 44 points and the Bees…

​Alan Shearer and Ruud Gullit’s time together at Newcastle United was not a happy one, with the pair falling out before the Chelsea legend handed in his resignation 

​ Analysis  ©TM/IMAGO Southampton‘s season continues to go from bad to worse in the Premier League. After parting ways with manager Russell Martin in mid December, the Saints haven’t faired much better under new head coach Ivan Juric. Over the course of his six games in charge the club have won just one game – a 3-0…

​ Former Rangers midfielder  ©TM/IMAGO It can be a big transition from playing Major League Soccer games at Yankee Stadium for  New York City FC to the Millerntor-Stadion home of Bundesliga club FC St. Pauli and one of the loudest grounds in Germany. “It is very cool to see; the stadium here is incredible,” US men’s national team…

​ €12m market value  ©IMAGO Manchester City’s poor form towards the conclusion of 2024 had been unprecedented during Pep Guardiola’s trophy-ridden reign at the Etihad. Without their midfield hub Rodri, they endured an eight-game winless run, and would now need a miracle to get back in this season’s title race and chase down a fifth Premier League in-a-row….