In our latest update talk cock sessions, we look at the latest club news for David de Gea, Thomas Partey, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Ivan Toney, and Premier League, gossip, and highlights that have football fans from over the world buzzing with excitement.
Real Betis have reportedly held talks with David de Gea over a January move
Real Betis have held talks with David de Gea over a potential return to LaLiga.
The 33-year-old has been without a club since July after failing to agree a contract extension at Manchester United. However, in recent weeks he had been linked with a return to Old Trafford amid the struggles of the team’s new No. 1 Andre Onana.
However, no deal has materialised which has left the door open for the stopper to seek pastures new with Betis.
De Gea has not only met with the LaLiga side but ‘would welcome’ joining the Seville-based outfit.
Any deal is likely to be on a short-term basis during the upcoming January transfer window. Betis are reportedly set to offload Portuguese stopper Rui Silva who has lost his place in the starting lineup to former Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo.
However, the veteran may be headed for a period on the sidelines after ending Thursday’s 4-1 Europa League victory over Aris Limassol in some discomfort.
Betis are managed by ex-City boss Manuel Pellegrini and have enjoyed a decent start to the new campaign. The side sits sixth in the league and tops a Europa League group that includes Rangers, Sparta Prague and Limassol.
Arsenal might have to buy a midfielder to replace Thomas Partey which could hamper their chase for Brentford striker Ivan Toney
An injury to Thomas Partey could mean that Arsenal are unable to make a move for Brentford striker Ivan Partey.
Arsenal are considering switching their January transfer focus to signing a midfielder after Thomas Partey suffered a fresh injury blow.
The Gunners had been expected to seek a new forward in the next window – with Brentford striker Ivan Toney the club’s priority target – but there are major concerns that Partey will miss a significant chunk of the season.
The Ghana international has undergone a minor treatment procedure as he continues to recover from a thigh injury.
Partey is set to miss the rest of the year, at least, but the lack of clarity over when he may be available again means Arsenal are ready to change tact in the transfer market.
Arsenal’s Thomas Partey is also said to be keen on a move to Italy
Thomas Partey has told Arsenal he is keen on a January move to Juventus.
The 30-year-old had been linked with Al-Ahli in the summer transfer window, but despite staying he has been plagued by several injury issues that have kept him out of Arsenal’s regular starting XI. He has since informed the Gunners of his intention to leave in the next window.
Just last month, Arteta admitted that Partey’s fitness is a ‘big concern after reports claimed the midfielder could be out until December.
The Ghanaian missed just seven games in five years at Atletico Madrid but has been plagued with issues since joining Arsenal in 2020.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe could soon be installed at Manchester United
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s arrival at Manchester United could be imminent, with the club struggling for success.
A new dawn at Old Trafford under the guidance of Sir Jim Ratcliffe could be just days away.
With the British billionaire reportedly nearing taking over a 25 per cent stake in the club, he is also said to be planning on taking over football operations as a part of the £1.4 billion deal.
And it seems that amidst a string of poor results under manager Erik ten Hag, Ratcliffe isn’t planning on wasting any more time to kickstart his revolution.
Premier League players want to have regular updates on injury-time
Premier League players want in-game updates about injury-time.
The chaotic London derby between Chelsea and Tottenham featured more than 21 minutes of added time, with matches across the Premier League this season seeing an increase in time added on.
Currently, players only discover the amount of injury time when the fourth official raises their board, but they want to be given regular updates by the referee to help better manage game time and help reduce the risk of injury.
The amount of added time played has exploded this season after the Premier League opted to implement new protocols first used at the World Cup last year when FIFA instructed referees to clamp down on time-wasting.
Stoppage time in the Premier League has increased gradually each season from an average of 05:43 minutes per game during the 2006/7 season, but the three-minute increase at the start of this campaign is by far the biggest rise over 12 months.
