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      When does the January transfer window 2025 close? Deadline Day dates for Premier League, EFL and Europe

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      THE January transfer window is open for business as teams look to bolster their squads for the rest of the campaign.But when is it closing this year, and is it the same deadline across European leagues?Ben Godfrey has joined Ipswich from Atalanta on loanCredit: MatchDay Images LimitedWhen does the January transfer window open and close?English football clubs opened their January transfer window this year on Wednesday 1st.The league rules say that new signings are eligible for the next Premier League game if the club submit the required documents by midday on the last working day before that match.When is the transfer deadline day and what time does it shut?The deadline for both leagues is on Monday 3 February at 23:00 GMT.After the transfer window closes, clubs are required to submit a squad list.Elsewhere the winter transfer deadlines are: The Bundesliga (5pm GMT), followed by Serie A (7pm), Ligue 1 in France (10pm) and finally La Liga, (11pm.)Is the transfer window different for the Premier League and EFL?The transfer window is the same for the Premier League and EFL.Premier League clubs cannot register more than two players on loan at any one time.Emergency loans are allowed to be made for EFL clubs if all their professional goalkeepers are unavailable due to injury, suspension or international call-ups.Most read in FootballDone deals7th January Julio Soler (Lanus to Bournemouth)6th January Marcelo Pitaluga (Liverpool to Fluminense)Issa Kabore (Man City to Werder Bremen)Will Jarvis (Hull to Notts County)Sonny Bradley (Derby to Wycombe)Jeppe Okkels (Preston to Aberdeen)Ryotaro Tsunoda (Cardiff to KV Kortrijk)5th JanuaryAntonin Kinsky (Slavia Prague to Tottenham)Ben Godfrey (Atalanta to Ipswich)Ole Romeny (FC Utrecht to Oxford)Will Goodwin (Oxford to Wigan)4th JanuaryKacper Pasiek (Preston to Altrincham)Josh Stones (Wigan to York)Carl Johnston (Fleetwood to Peterborough)3rd JanuaryMatai Akinmboni (D.C. United to Bournemouth)Lewis Dobbin (Aston Villa to Norwich)2nd JanuaryMalachi Fagan-Walcott (Cardiff to York)Ashley Barnes (Norwich to Burnley)1st JanuaryDiego Gomez (Inter Miami to Brighton)Yang Min-hyeok (Gangwon to Tottenham)Josh Robinson (Arsenal to Wigan)Wellington Damascena (Sao Paulo to Southampton)READ MORE SUN STORIESRonnie Edwards (Southampton to QPR)Ashley Hay (Brentford to Cheltenham) More

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      Tottenham vs Liverpool LIVE SCORE: Carabao Cup semi-final updates as Spurs look to take lead to Anfield – latest updates

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      TOTTENHAM welcome Liverpool for the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.Spurs will know they will need to take a lead to Anfield to stand the best chance of making March’s huge Wembley final.Ange Postecoglu will be aiming to be the man who leads Tottenham to their first major trophy in almost 17 years.But Premier League leaders Liverpool are looking to secure back-to-back Carabao Cup titles after they lifted the trophy for a record 10th time following their 1-0 win over Chelsea last year.Kick off time: 8pmTV channel: Sky Sports Football / Main EventLive stream: NOWTottenham team: To follow…Liverpool team: To follow…FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Trent under pressureSuperstar defender Trent Alexander-Arnold came in for a lot of criticism for his performance on Sunday against Manchester United.The right-back, who continues to be linked with a move away from Anfield was torn to shreds by the likes of Roy Keane and other pundits.Slot was asked about the England star and said: “I think we were all disappointed – not only Trent, we were all disappointed – by the way we played [against Manchester United on Sunday]. “First of all, about the result. Parts of the game we could be quite satisfied with, other parts of our game we weren’t completely happy with. “That was not only Trent, there were more things in the game that we could have done better. Trent didn’t play his best game, I’ve said it already, but that’s not for the first time in his life he didn’t play the best game of his career. “He has played so, so, so many games well for this club. Now it wasn’t his best – like for some others, it wasn’t the best game for some others as well.We just pick it up and start training again, because these players know if you play 50, 60 games in a season, once in a while you don’t have your best performance. “Maybe we should highlight more how good it is that these players are able to play every three days such a good game. “And apart from the game maybe not being the best, it was again an eventful game from Liverpool. “All the games we’ve played in the last six months – and maybe even longer when Jurgen [Klopp] was here – I got many text messages from people saying, ‘What a game again!’ “Unbelievable what happened the last 10 minutes, both teams playing fully for a win. That is also part of our job I think, to make it an eventful game. “That is what we are trying to do every game, mostly with a result or winning. Now it wasn’t enough to win it, but it was definitely an interesting game for everyone to watch.”Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedSzoboszlai doubtLiverpool boss Arne Slot revealed that key midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai remains a doubt for the match tonight.Speaking on Tuesday, the Dutch boss said: “[Monday] he wasn’t in yet, if he is in [Tuesday] I would doubt he is available to start the game.”Hopefully he is in today, but yesterday he wasn’t.”Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedGetting to know you Antonin Kinsky is only 21 but could be trusted to start straight away despite the important of the match on Tottenham’s season.And perhaps Ange’s future.Kinsky cost £12.5million and has six Under-21 caps for the Czech Republic – he got his first senior call up in October but didn’t play.He is the son of former pro Antonin Kinsky, who won five international caps and was in squads for Euro 2004 and the 2006 as a backup to Petr Cech.Kinsky Sr also won the Czech top flight with Slovan Liberec in 2002.Kinsky Jr spent last season on loan at Pardubice and had been the first choice for Slavia Prague before his exit.Postecoglu said his lack of experience and age wouldn’t be an issue.Postecoglou said: “He didn’t strike me as somebody who is going to shy away from that kind of opportunity should it come his way.”That was a big part of bringing him in because potentially we might have to throw him in straight away.”Copy linkCopiedReinforcements coming?Spurs boss Ange Postecoglu has hinted that help is on the way and that the club will spend money on a striker during this transfer window.Ange has already brought in goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague – and the goalkeeper could go straight in tonight.But more men could be on the way with Postecoglu staring he hoped to give striker Dominic Solanke some help “in the very near future”.PSG star Randal Kolo Muani has been linked, although he is also said to be wanted by Manchester United.The Spurs boss added: “[Richarlison]’s coming back but we’ve got to try to keep him back. It’s got to be the right fit.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedLooking backLiverpool fans will have very fond memories of their most recent trip to Tottenham, which came just two days before Christmas.That Super Sunday fixture was an absolute farce as Spurs fell apart against the Reds, losing 6-3 – it was 6-1 at one point.Tottenham have provided little resistance to Liverpool in the last decade with Spurs winning just FOUR of their last 29 meetings.Liverpool have 18 wins in that time.Head-to-head record (since 2011-12)Tottenham: 4Liverpool: 18Draws: 7Tottenham goals: 38Liverpool goals: 62Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedHere we go!Hello and welcome to SunSport’s live coverage of Tottenham vs Liverpool.It’s an early start for us today as we countdown to the huge first leg in north London.Ange Postecoglu’s side head into the game in rancid form with just two wins – one of those in the quarters against Man Utd – in their last 11 matches,Arne Slot’s Liverpool are flying high and have lost only one game all season, although they were lucky to escape with a 2-2 draw against Man Utd on Sunday.The form book says this should be a routine win for the Reds – but this is cup football.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      Mauro Icardi sent X-rated sex texts to estranged wife Wanda Nara as messy divorce takes new twist

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      MAURO ICARDI’s messy divorce from Wanda Nara has taken a new twist as it was revealed he sent her X-rated sex texts.The Galatasaray striker is splitting from Nara after their 10-year tumultuous relationship.Mauro Icardi sent X-rated messages to Wanda Nara despite their divorce proceedingsCredit: Instagram @mauroicardiThe couple’s relationship ended in 2024 after ten yearsCredit: Instagram @wanda_naraNara confirmed that she was leaving in July 2024 as she declared “now I must be alone”.However, the split has not been civil and have turned messy between the two.Reports in November claimed that Icardi was dating his divorce lawyer.Now it has emerged that he sent Nara explicit text messages begging to have him back.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLNara’s lawyer presented the messages as part of the divorce proceedings.As quoted by Bild, they read: “Do you think I want to f*** another girl? You think I want to do something with another girl.”I can’t! I want to do it with you, […], like I’ve been doing it for 10 years and I’m crazy about it and I love it so much!!!”Why do you keep saying nasty things about me?Most read in Football”I want to feel that peace that I feel when you sit on me and we make love, I want to have that love that has filled me with so much pride for 10 years.”Whatever you want… it’s the love of my life!!!! And I want it to last forever.Wanda Nara risks Instagram ban as Mauro Icardi’s ex-wife poses naked to promote new singleNara and Icardi have a complicated historyCredit: Instagram / @wanda_naraThe couple have broken up and got back together in the pastCredit: Instagram / @wanda_nara”We will look for a solution to everything… but let me do it.”I know you’re dying to f*** me […]. Will you give us a chance? Will you leave me?”However, the messages have not appeared to have turned Nara’s head as the divorce is still expected to go ahead.In December, she called the police to evict Icardi from her home near Buenos Aires.The 31-year-old former PSG star has now been served with a restraining order stating he has to stay away from his ex and her home.Icardi will be out of action for the rest of the season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament injury in Galatasaray’s match against Spurs last year.Wanda recently called the cops on Icardi to evict him from her homeCredit: Instagram @mauroicardiHe has been with a restraining order from WandaCredit: Instagram @wanda_nara More

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      Why Dream Team managers should prioritise Tottenham, Liverpool and Arsenal players for the next month

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      DREAM TEAM managers need to stay alert at this time of year.The upcoming Gameweeks will not only feature fixtures from both domestic cups alongside the bread and butter of the Premier League but the resumption of the Champions League and Europa League league phases as well.It’s a busy time of year for Spurs, Liverpool and ArsenalCredit: Dream TeamThere will be plenty of points on offer in the next month or so but only if gaffers stay on top of the schedule.With this in mind, it’s important to note that Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham are the only three teams with EIGHT games to fulfil across the next four Gameweeks.These three clubs being the only ones involved in the Carabao Cup semi-finals as well as the European competitions.LIVERPOOL’S UPCOMING FIXTURESGW19: Accrington Stanley (h), Nottingham Forest (a)GW20: Brentford (a), Lille (h)GW21: Ipswich (h), PSV (a)GW22: Bournemouth (a), Spurs (h)ARSENAL’S UPCOMING FIXTURESGW19: Manchester United (h), Spurs (h)GW20: Aston Villa (a), Dinamo Zagreb (h)GW21: Wolves (a), Girona (a)GW22: Manchester City (h), Newcastle (a)TOTTENHAM’S UPCOMING FIXTURESMost read in FootballGW19: Tamworth (a), Arsenal (a)GW20: Everton (a), Hoffenheim (a)GW21: Leicester (h), Elfsborg (h)GW22: Brentford (a), Liverpool (a)Mohamed Salah is Dream Team’s top points scorer this seasonCredit: AlamyThere are several factors to consider when making transfers but it’s simply true that more fixtures equals more point-scoring opportunities.Cole Palmer (£6.1m) is one of the standout performers of the season with a mega average of 10.4 points-per-game but he will have a maximum of five outings in the same stretch that will see Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs will play eight times each.This is not to say backers of Chelsea’s talisman should rush to ditch him but Dream Team bosses should ensure the fixture deficit doesn’t get out of hand.Alexander Isak (£5.9m), Bryan Mbeumo (£4.5m) and Anthony Gordon (£5m) are other popular players in fine form who may suffer when the European competitions resume later this month.Palmer owners will have a big decision to make in Gameweek 20Credit: GettyOn the surface, it might seem there’s little difference between three Stamford Bridge residents and three Spurs assets but if all six players appeared in every available fixture between the start of Gameweek 19 and the end of Gameweek 22, that’s a disparity of nine games in favour of the North Londoners, which could equate to a significant points swing!That being said, this is only theory.In reality, it’s likely Arne Slot, Mikel Arteta and Ange Postecoglou will rotate their squads throughout this busy period to some degree at least.READ MORE SUN STORIESFor starters, second-string outfits from Liverpool and Spurs should be expected against Accrington Stanley and Tamworth in the FA Cup third round this weekend.But the point being there are healthy returns to be had if gaffers can identify which form players are about to experience an increased workload.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

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      Man Utd legend Paul Scholes reveals ‘worry’ about Kobbie Mainoo after spotting trend under Ruben Amorim

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      PAUL SCHOLES has raised questions over Kobbie Mainoo’s fitness levels.The Manchester United starlet, 19, suffered a muscle injury earlier this season.Kobbie Mainoo was in action against Liverpool at the weekendCredit: APPaul Scholes has had his say on MainooCredit: GettyHe has played just two full 90 minutes since September and has regularly been taken off under Ruben Amorim.Noticing this trend, Old Trafford legend Scholes raised concerns while appearing on Premier League Productions.He said: “Mainoo with his legs has to be a worry. He doesn’t finish a lot of games.”Appearing alongside Scholes, Michael Owen agreed with his former United team-mate.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe added: “He looks heavy, but yeah, he tires a lot, doesn’t he?”And it’s one thing he’s an unbelievable player, but if there’s one thing about Mainoo, it’s getting around the pitch and his ability to last a full game at the high intensity that’s needed.”And then you look at the other alternatives. You’ve got [Christian] Eriksen that’s getting on in years. Casemiro that’s never been that mobile but getting on in years.”So, I guess you’re left with [Manuel] Ugarte and another. You’re left with Ugarte.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMichael Owen also discussed the Man Utd midfielderCredit: GettyShock reports yesterday emerged that the Red Devils would consider selling Mainoo – with every player up for grabs for the right price.The midfielder is contracted to Old Trafford until 2027, although United possess an option to extend the deal by 12 months.Man Utd’s mentality praised by Amorim after draw with Liverpool Talks over an extension are said to have hit a dead end, with United limited to what they can offer.And with homegrown players worth 100 per cent profit, flogging Mainoo would give United a PSR boost.Should the Red Devils choose to sell their academy rising star, Chelsea could position themselves at the front of the queue.Mainoo is said to be worth around £70million. More

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      West Ham hope to have Graham Potter in charge for Friday’s FA Cup clash even though Lopetegui is STILL manager

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      WEST HAM hope Graham Potter will take charge of their FA Cup game at Aston Villa on Friday night.Potter has agreed to take over at the London Stadium but the club are still finalising the last details of his appointment.Graham Potter is expected to be West Ham’s next managerCredit: PAJulen Lopetegui is set to be sacked by West HamCredit: RexHowever, the Hammers are still yet to sack current boss Julen Lopetegui.Lopetegui was left once again to take charge of training on Wednesday, despite the club being close to appointing Potter, 49, as his successor.West Ham cancelled their press conference which was scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, ahead of Friday night’s third round tie at Villa Park.Potter is keen to take training on Thursday and be in the dugout for the game, with the postponed press conference also needing to be held.READ MORE IN football Lopetegui is furious with how the week has played out.On Monday it emerged he had asked technical director Tim Steidten to stay away from the training ground after their relationship broke down.Chairman David Sullivan has led the search for a new manager, though Steidten was the one to initially approach Potter.After talks were re-opened this week, vice-chair Karren Brady has taken charge of direct negotiations.Most read in FootballJulen Lopetegui’s disastrous reignBy Jack FiggJULEN LOPETEGUI replaced David Moyes in May 2024 ready to start a new reign at West Ham – now it’s over before it even got started.The former Spain manager arrived in London with the experience of working with big stars – but his reputation in England needed mending. He won the Europa League with Sevilla in 2020 – joining Wolves two years later. But Lopetegui left after one season having guided Wolves to 13th but walking out over their financial constraints. Following a year out of work, the ex-Real Madrid player agreed to take over from Moyes – who only 12 months earlier led them to the Europa Conference League trophy. But Lopetegui got off to a horror start to life in London, going winless in his first four matches.That is despite spending £123m on signings with the likes of Maximilian Kilman, Niclas Fullkrug and Aaron Wan-Bissaka arriving in the summer.And Lopetegui’s tenure hit an all-time low following a 5-0 loss at home to Liverpool and 4-1 defeat at Man City. The Hammers board had seen enough and started to draw up potential replacements after deciding to sack Lopetegui.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAs well as finalising Lopetegui’s exit, a new coaching staff must be appointed.The former Wolves manager brought five coaches with him to east London, all of whom are expected to leave.Potter is looking to initially bring up to four of his own coaching staff with him, while goalkeeping coach, Xavi Valero, is expected to stay.Valero was the one member of David Moyes’ staff to remain in the summer. More

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      Moment Tottenham flop injures his own manager with ‘red card tackle’ as he celebrates trophy months after leaving Spurs

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      FORMER Tottenham star Emerson Royal got a little carried away while celebrating AC Milan’s Supercoppa Italiana win with manager Sergio Conceicao.Milan produced an incredible comeback from 2-0 down to beat fierce rivals Inter 3-2 in Riyadh.Emerson Royal jumps on boss Sergio ConceicaoCredit: RedditRoyal kisses the Supercoppa ItalianaCredit: GettyThe Brazilian points to pal Ruben Loftus-CheekCredit: ReutersRoyal, 25, started the game before being substituted in the 87th minute.Upon the final whistle, the Brazilian couldn’t contain his excitement.The full-back rose from the bench and jumped on boss Conceicao.He then hung on the Portuguese’s back for a few seconds, before running off to join his team-mates.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLConceicao, 50, winced in pain and even began to limp back towards the bench.During the trophy ceremony, Royal went live on Instagram to share the moment with his one million followers.Conceicao, meanwhile, didn’t seem too badly hurt.While back in the dressing room, the former Porto boss recreated his iconic celebration.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPuffing on a cigar, Conceicao danced in front of his players.The triumph over Inter was only Conceicao’s second game in charge.Moment new AC Milan manager whips out cigar in repeat of iconic celebration after winning trophy in second game His predecessor Paulo Fonseca was sacked last month following a 1-1 draw with Roma.Conceicao immediately took over, masterminding a 2-1 win over Juventus in the Supercoppa Italiana semi-finals in his first game in charge.Following his trophy triumph, Conceicao will take charge of his first Serie A game at the helm this Saturday.Milan, who are eighth in the table, will host Cagliari at San Siro.Concaicao celebrates with a cigar in the dressing roomCredit: Getty More

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      Fans convinced they’ve seen Man Utd star on The Chase barely 48 hours after ‘running the midfield at Anfield’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans were stunned to see a Manuel Ugarte lookalike on an episode of The Chase this week.The Red Devils earned a point against high-flying Liverpool on Sunday.Fans noticed a Manuel Ugarte lookalike on The Chase this weekCredit: ITVUgarte featured for United against Liverpool at the weekendCredit: AlamyLisandro Martinez opened the scoring for Ruben Amorim’s side at Anfield before Cody Gakpo levelled things up.Mohamed Salah then converted a penalty to put Liverpool ahead, but Amad Diallo scored an 80th-minute equaliser to seal a draw.United fans were particularly impressed with Ugarte’s performance at the weekend.So one person couldn’t help but comment when they saw a lookalike of the midfielder on a popular TV quiz show.Read More in FootballThey shared a picture of the contestant in question before taking to X to write: “Running the midfield at Anfield on a Sunday, The Chase on a Tuesday, some bloke Ugarte.”Another joked: “Ugarte with glasses like Superman with glasses.”A third said: “It actually looks like him lmao.”While a fourth quipped: “Versatility.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSUgarte joined Man Utd in a £50million transfer from PSG in August.The midfielder has since made 22 appearances for United. ‘Tears in my eyes’ – Bruno Fernandes’ post-match interview shows Man Utd star’s true colours after Liverpool drawThe Red Devils next face Arsenal in the FA Cup third round on Sunday.Man Utd player ratings vs Liverpool By Gary Stonehouse Andre Onana – 7Saved well from Alexis Mac Allister early on and looked strong on set-pieces – could do nothing about either goal and almost stopped Mo Salah’s penalty.Another two saves right at the death helped his men earn a point.Noussair Mazraoui – 7Strong performance to help frustrate Liverpool and produced important interceptions and tackles to clear danger.Matthijs de Ligt – 7The Dutchman was another impressive member of the back three and seemed on a mission not to leave Anfield without a share of the spoils.Harry Maguire – 7Marshalled the defence well and won several big tackles and clearances.Had his day spoiled by a yellow card for what looked to a be another great challenge and then blazed over right at the death.Lisandro Martinez – 7Excellent alongside the rest of the back three and finished his strike like a seasoned striker.Diogo Dalot – 7Played on the front foot and was an attacking threat throughout but landed himself a booking for a needless and blatant foul on Mo Salah.Kobbie Mainoo – 7Great defensive and compact display as he got the better of his England rival Curtis Jones in front of Thomas Tuchel.Was only taken off after United fell behind as his manager went more offensive. Manuel Ugarte – 6Just got caught out of position and was punished for Cody Gakpo’s goal, which marred an otherwise hard-fought and disciplined display.Amad Diallo – 7Turning into a man capable of producing big moments after another crucial strike. Had messed up twice in two earlier attacks but took his goal superbly.Bruno Fernandes – 8The skipper was on top form for the Red Devils both defensively and with the ball. Led his team well and fully deserved at least a point.Rasmus Hojlund – 5Came underfire for slack marking from Fernandes early doors then blew a big chance after beating the offside trap – a chance you NEED to take at Anfield.Struggled to make much of an impact with the ball. More