Real Madrid beat Man City to top 2023/23 money league, PSG third
January 25 – Real Madrid have reclaimed top spot in the annual Deloitte Football Money League, beating last year’s league leader Manchester City by a slim €5 million.
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Transfer talk: Liverpool eye Kimmich; Saudis at door for Man Utd’s sale, Lukaku on move again?
January 25 – Liverpool have joined Manchester City in the race to sign FC Bayern want-away midfielder Joshua Kimmich. The highly-rated German international’s contract expires at the end of the season, with the 28-year-old unlikely to pen a new deal.
Transfer talk: Hammers knocking on Phillips’ door, Man Utd look to off load Sancho and Antony to Saudi
January 23 – West Ham United are leading the race for in-demand 28-year-old Kalvin Phillips and are close to agreeing a loan deal with Manchester City for the England international.
Burnley and Dundee FC combine for cross-border player development alliance
January 23 – Premier League Burnley’s owners ALK Capital and Football Partners Scotland, owners of Dundee FC in the SPL, have agreed a player development partnership.
Transfer talk: Man Utd target de Ligt, Chelsea need £100m+ for Gyokeres
January 19 – Manchester United are targeting a summer swoop for 24-year old Bayern Munich and Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt. The move would require a defensive clear out for the Red Devils, with Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof slated for the shop window come June.
LAFC adds Grasshopper Zurich to growing club collection
January 19 – MLS club LAFC has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Swiss club Grasshopper Zurich for an undisclosed fee.
Ratcliffe’s Man Utd buy-in was aided by Qatari failure to provide financial guarantees
January 18 – Details have emerged as to why Manchester United ended up opting for British investment instead of falling into Qatari hands.
Transfer talk: Kalvin Phillips soap opera rolls on, Chelsea add Broja to sales roster, Ramos could exit PSG
January 18 – As the Kalvin Phillips saga continues in Manchester, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona have joined the race for the 28-year-old England international as the queue for the midfielder’s signature becomes increasingly bizarre.
Date set for Man City financial rule breach hearing
January 17 – A date has been set for European champions Manchester City’s hearing regarding 115 alleged rule breaches – but it’s being kept secret for the moment.
Transfer talk: Ait-Nouri attracts big club interest, Thiago ponders Saudi move as Henderson finalises exit
January 17 – Arsenal and Liverpool are both interested in pursuing a deal for 22-year-old Wolves defender Rayan Ait-Nouri (pictured). The Algeria international has impressed under Gary O’Neil, attracting interest from top clubs looking for a left-footed defender to join their ranks.
Everton face further points deductions, Forest join them on financial bad boy stool
January 16 – Already reeling from a 10-point deduction, Everton, one of the most iconic names in English football, could be facing another costly punishment for breaking the Premier League’s financial rules.
Transfer talk: Newcastle back off Kalvin Phillips, Man Utd want Olise, Benzema going cold on Saudi Arabia
January 16 – Newcastle United have pulled out of race for wantaway Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips due to the club’s differing loan fee expectations. Crystal Palace, Everton, West Ham and Juventus are still in pursuit of the 28-year-old England international’s signature, who has a market value of €28 million according to Transfermarkt.
Pay up or sell up. EFL issues ultimatum to Reading owner Dai Yongge
January 15 – The Chinese businessman who owns English club Reading has been fined £50,000 for financial mismanagement and told that he needs to “fund the club adequately” or make “immediate arrangements” to sell up.
Newcastle United report £70m revenue jump but losses of £73m
January 12 – Newcastle United have reported a loss after tax of £73.4 million for the 12 months ending 30 June 2023, on revenues of £250.3 million, an increase from £180 million the previous year.
Transfer talk: Chelsea target Brighton’s Ferguson, Ten Hag wants more help from Ajax
January 12 – Chelsea are reportedly interested in Brighton’s 19-year-old Irish striker Evan Ferguson (pictured) as the blues continue their search for a long-term striker.