Yahoo Sports ⏮️ Amorim on Rashford's future; Man City new signings all in line to debut
Scroll below for updates from Rúben Amorim, Arne Slot, Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta, Enzo Maresca and more from Friday's press conferences.
2025-01-24T14:27:16Z
That is all from our press conference updates for Friday.
There was news on Marcus Rashford's future, Manchester City's new signings and their potential debuts and Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho interest.
2025-01-24T14:24:36Z
An update has also been issued on four sidelined Aston Villa stars.
John McGinn has returned to training and should be available. Amadou Onana is out for a few more games, while Ross Barkley and Pau Torres also remain unavailable. #AVFC
— Jacob Tanswell (@J_Tanswell) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T14:12:46Z
Aston Villa do not plan to sell Louie Barry despite recent reports and are plotting a loan after agreeing a new deal with him.
Unai Emery says #AVFC intend to renew Louie Barry's contract before trying to find a loan.
"We have one plan with him and that is to extend his contract and continue his process as a player.
"How we are working with him now and last year is the right way for him."— Jacob Tanswell (@J_Tanswell) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T14:08:57Z
Brentford boss Thomas Frank explains why he is excited about the addition of Michael Kayode, who signed from Fiorentina earlier today.
"We like him, very happy we managed to sign him" 👏
Thomas Frank praises Brentford signing Michael Kayode 📝 pic.twitter.com/iLBhgAp4dC— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T14:07:41Z
Fulham boss Marco Silva has hinted that they are actively looking to add a defender before the transfer deadline.
Silva: "We have a good squad, but there is space to improve, I would love to improve. We are aware of what the market demands from ourselves. The injury to Tete has meant we have looked deeper at this position." #FFC
— Jack Kelly (@jackellyffc) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T13:58:41Z
The absentees are piling up for Crystal Palace.
❌ Glasner confirms via Palace Tv that Joel Ward and Adam Wharton are both still recovering and won’t be available against Brentford. #cpfc pic.twitter.com/108LqoDQh0
— The Red and Blue (@TRNB1861) January 24, 2025
🤕 Glasner also confirmed via Palace Tv that Chadi Riad & Cheick Doucouré have both suffered knee injuries and won’t be available against Brentford. #cpfc pic.twitter.com/SiDlvgkmQ1
— The Red and Blue (@TRNB1861) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T13:54:23Z
Jarrod Bowen's recovery is so far ahead of schedule that West Ham boss Graham Potter has hinted there is a slight chance he could even return this weekend against Aston Villa.
Graham Potter says Jarrod Bowen has a small chance of returning against Villa.
"He's been integrated into the group, had one or two sessions. We need to assess him but it's still early. We will see but it's important we don’t rush him in and make sure he’s right."#WHUFC— James Sharpe (@TheSharpeEnd) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T13:50:54Z
Wolves boss Vitor Pereira insists that any issues with Matheus Cunha have been ironed out, while he remains hopeful on two more January arrivals.
On Cunha: "He knows what I want from him, we had a conversation and it's sorted. He's ready to help the team.
Any bids? "I don't know, he's my player and he's not for sale. He's committed to us." #wwfc— Liam Keen (@LiamKeen_Star) January 24, 2025
On transfers: "We need two players and the club is working. Time is running (out) and I hope the club can bring two more players." #wwfc
— Liam Keen (@LiamKeen_Star) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T13:48:43Z
Everton midfielder Dwight McNeil may need an operation to correct his ongoing knee issue after suffering a setback.
David Moyes says Dwight McNeil will need to return to a specialist regarding his ongoing knee injury, and may require surgery. ▶️ pic.twitter.com/e3Jr0kKCNS
— Everton (@Everton) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T13:37:36Z
Manchester United's head coach has also admitted that he is going to work on Bruno Fernandes' histronics with his captain and that it isn't a side of his game that he wants to see.
‘I think he’s a top player and then people talk a lot about his frustration, always with his arms in the air. Sometimes it’s not a good thing to see but you have to see the other side. I have to help him manage both situations. But we are lucky to have a player like Bruno.’ #mufc
— Chris Wheeler (@ChrisWheelerDM) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T13:36:04Z
Both Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro could miss this weekend's trip to Fulham.
Amorim on team news for Fulham: I don’t know. "Leny has a pain, also Mattha [De Ligt], I think was a bruise, a touch. Leny was a little bit tired, he’s playing more in this moment so we have to be really careful. We’ll see. I don’t know." [@BeanymanSports] #mufc
— The United Stand (@UnitedStandMUFC) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T13:35:13Z
There are still question marks over Marcus Rashford's future - but answers are not forthcoming.
Amorim on Rashford's future at Man Utd: ‘I don’t know, I really don’t know. Guys, it’s 10 days. We will see in the end of the window what happened. And then we will talk about that in the moment.’ #mufc
— Chris Wheeler (@ChrisWheelerDM) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T13:33:06Z
Manchester United boss Rúben Amorim has suggested that his side are suffering badly from a lack of a pre-season with him in charge. An explanation for their struggles?
Amorim: "Pre-season, creating, spending three weeks together, creating something, and then you want to create something new with the players. I want them to know me in a different way, not always preparing the matches with stress, we don’t have the time to do that. I think it’s… pic.twitter.com/RpXXZ90rzo
— The United Stand (@UnitedStandMUFC) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T13:20:44Z
Of the nine Bournemouth players currently sidelined through injury, only one has a chance of playing a part this weekend against Nottingham Forest.
#afcb boss Andoni Iraola confirms Marcus Tavernier has returned to full training with the first team but tomorrow’s game against Nottingham Forest may come too soon for him.
Iraola says he’s the only player of the nine out injured who has a chance of being involved.— Jordan Clark (@jordanclarkcouk) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T12:39:02Z
Two players will play no part for Man City against Chelsea.
BREAKING: Ruben Dias and Jeremy Doku are both ruled out for #ManCity vs Chelsea due to injury, with no other changes from the squad that was available vs PSG on Wednesday night, confirms Pep Guardiola.
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) January 24, 2025
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City have one central defender fit for the Chelsea game.
— Simon Stone (@sistoney67) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T12:36:33Z
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is next up to speak to the media and he has suggested that all three of their new signings could make debuts this weekend.
𝘽𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂: Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov, and Vitor Reis are all FIT and AVAILABLE to play vs Chelsea tomorrow, Pep Guardiola confirms! ✅✅✅ pic.twitter.com/uQsXcHJpE0
— City Report (@cityreport_) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T11:44:02Z
Wilfred Ndidi is nearing a Leicester comeback but won't return this weekend.
LEICESTER | Wilfred Ndidi is scheduled to return to training next week but Mads Hermansen is yet to re-join the group.
New signing Woyo Coulibaly has trained and is set to be part of the squad.#FPL | #LFC 🦊 pic.twitter.com/MkhaluepBG— Fantasy Football Scout (@FFScout) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T11:40:04Z
Ruud van Nistelrooy has also revealed whether Tom Cannon's departure could lead to fresh Leicester signings.
Tom Cannon departed the club yesterday. Van Nistelrooy was asked if that would allow him to bring further players in.
He did also say that he has faith in the players currently at the club 👇 pic.twitter.com/1G03AsXKFO— BBC Sport Leicester (@BBCRLSport) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T11:39:19Z
Could struggling Leicester look to arrest their slump by handing a debut out this weekend against Spurs?
Van Nistelrooy was asked if Woyo Coulibaly could come into the team for his debut on Sunday ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/NhcZkZZ1ah
— BBC Sport Leicester (@BBCRLSport) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T11:27:40Z
There is at least some positive news for Tottenham on the fitness front.
Ange on Bissouma's fitness: "See how we go. He's definitely a doubt for Sunday but we're hoping by Elfsborg he could be right." #THFC https://t.co/tPaKfc9s3t
— Rob Guest (@RobGuesty) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T11:09:34Z
Spurs also have fresh injury concerns against Leicester but the man in charge has confirmed that they will not recall Manor Solomon or Bryan Gil from their loan spells to ease their issues.
🚨| Ange Postecoglou has revealed that Djed Spence and Pape Sarr are uncertain to play against Leicester:
“Djed's still sore from the weekend, he got a knock so he's a doubt. Pape's still a doubt, Reggy should be OK.”@Dan_KP pic.twitter.com/lcDiGDZtuv— The Spurs Express (@TheSpursExpress) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T11:06:54Z
Despite Cristian Romero's return to Tottenham training, Ange Postecoglou has warned that both he and Micky van de Ven remain a way off making their respective returns.
Ange on Romero poss squad inclusion: "No. Like I said, we got him back training. Him and Micky are the next cabs off the rank in terms of the long-term ones. They've still got a bit to do in terms of getting some training into them with the team." #THFC https://t.co/tPaKfc9s3t
— Rob Guest (@RobGuesty) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T11:03:50Z
An explanation has been offered for João Félix and Christopher Nkunku's lack of playing time.
🚨🔵 Enzo Maresca: “Joao Felix is a Chelsea player, Top player.”
“The problem for João and Christopher Nkunku is the manager plays most of the games with one attacking midfielder, Palmer.”
“They struggle to get minutes, not only for any different reasons. They are top players. pic.twitter.com/sAw3TIuIsh— chelsea daily news (@chelsea_news231) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T11:02:06Z
Under-fire Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez has been handed a strong public defence by his coach after more recent errors.
🗣️ Enzo Maresca on Robert Sanchez. "Robert is okay. It's a matter for me to understand that anything can happen. How many times has Moi missed a pass? Many times. How many times has Nico missed a goal? Many times. How many times has Noni missed a cross? Many times. Robert has… pic.twitter.com/MDahxHw9D2
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T10:29:19Z
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is next to speak. Understandably, the first question related to their interest in Alejandro Garnacho.
🗣️ Enzo Maresca on Alejandro Garnacho interest. "I'm happy with what we have. On the right, it's Neto and Noni. On the left, we have Sancho. We had Misha but he's not with us. Tyrique [George] is an option."#CFC planning talks with #MUFC. No official offer yet, as of last… pic.twitter.com/54fA8PuRa9
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T09:48:06Z
Newcastle are set to welcome Nick Pope back from injury imminently.
🧤Nick Pope has been back in full training for over a week and likely to be in the Newcastle squad for tomorrow.
✈️ 🌪️ Eddie Howe says his side may take the unusual step of travelling to Southampton tomorrow morning due to the storm in the north of England. #NUFC pic.twitter.com/lsL29rFM0g— Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T09:44:30Z
Liverpool continue to be without Diogo Jota and Joe Gomez, while Arne Slot confirmed Curtis Jones has now joined them on the treatment table.
LIVERPOOL | Curtis Jones has been ruled out of GW23 by Arne Slot, the midfielder could return in midweek though.
❌ Diogo Jota + Joe Gomez#FPL | #LFC 🔴 pic.twitter.com/TSqiLN2J0w— Fantasy Football Scout (@FFScout) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T09:35:44Z
There are no plans to sacrifice a loanee in order to sign a fresh face this month at the Emirates Stadium.
Arteta says Arsenal are not currently thinking about terminating Sterling or Neto's loans earlier to sign another player this month on loan.
— James Olley (@JamesOlley) January 24, 2025
2025-01-24T09:34:57Z
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has revealed that there has been good news following tests on Myles Lewis-Skelly's injury.
🚨BREAKING: There was nothing serious on Myles Lewis-Skelly’s scan, and he could play vs Wolves tomorrow. 🩻✅
William Saliba could also return to the side tomorrow, but if not, the pair will likely next week. 🔜👏 pic.twitter.com/kOfmWbdIVm— DailyAFC (@DailyAFC) January 24, 2025
