The decisive actions of Manchester City and Arsenal have not helped, but Liverpool is in a state of mild panic and is doing nothing at all during the January transfer window.
City plans to spend more than £100 million in the January transfer window, and Erling Haaland has inked a huge long-term contract with the team that is reportedly "one of the most lucrative sporting contracts ever." His release clauses have all been taken out.
I don't think this is the behavior of a team that believes they are going to be demoted. Get ready for the great majority of the 115 to be escaped by City.
By That or they're protesting by entering the European Super League. Ashmundo
Even though he is excellent, that agreement is absurd, isn't it?
According to sources, they have committed to paying him $500k a week for 9.5 years, which is nearly a quarter of a billion dollars. They will be bound by this agreement until Haaland, a player who began playing significant minutes as a teenager and has experienced injury issues, becomes 34.
He might be a machine until he's almost forty, like Ronaldo or Messi, but it's a huge risk that he won't become a little Wayne Rooney when he hits thirty, or even just go from "world beater" to "very good."
To be honest, that doesn't seem like a very Man City choice. As wonderful as he can be, they must be considering De Bruyne's enormous five-year contract and realizing that it wasn't perhaps the ideal deal given his injury problems.
It simply amazes me, which leads me to believe it isn't real, if I'm being completely honest. Is it comparable to Mbappe's three-year contract that was really only a two-year one?
Or is it an attempt to lock Haaland in now so that he will have a few years back in the Premiership by the time they start next season and have climbed back up from the seventh tier? Andy from MUFC In the Northern Premier League, he will be absolutely deadly.
I hope you will now sincerely apologize for the utter nonsense you have been spewing about our kid over the past few months. Your website is completely untrustworthy, buddy. Regards Mark
The contract is for 115 months. The hat tipped. We were already aware of City's confidence in all of this. We now know the opinions of Haaland's attorneys and agent, Mark Meadowcroft.
My father's opinion of the news is reminiscent to Matt Steads' article from yesterday regarding the "weird negativity" surrounding Liverpool, who are leading both leagues, remain in a strong position in the EFL Cup, and advanced to the FA Cup's next round.
My father, who is in his mid-seventies, spent more than forty years working for the Ministry of Defence and was a devoted watcher of the BBC's 9 o'clock news. (This is not meant as a jab at Aunty.) He trusted the BBC, so he didn't need to know about it if it wasn't reported.
But even after being presented with alternative perspectives from ITV and Sky, he continued to trust the Beeb because it was a reliable source. Now that he is retired, he is only concerned with changes to his Triple-Lock pension.
He doesn't care about anything else, and with good reason. It felt like Matt was asking, "What are you complaining about?" in his post. Nevertheless, regardless of what is (or is not) coming out of the club, I believe I have the right to question what is happening as a Reds supporter of more than 40 years.
Nunez couldn't score in a brothel with a lot of money in his pocket, and Chiesa hasn't played much, according to this media outlet. Therefore, why don't we consider forwards like Marmoush and Kvaratsheli? We need reinforcements, particularly in light of the widely publicized potential that Mo will leave in the summer.
Why not target Zubimendi again, like he was in the summer? Slot's lack of interest in Endo as a midfield option is apparent, and Elliot and the manager appear to be in a relationship that is similar to the one you have when your partner ignores you so much that you decide to break up with them.
It's also clear that we require a left-back. To date, though, the clubs' sole apparent success has been in sales. Therefore, it is reasonable to inquire as to the whereabouts of the replacements and whether the funds would be reinvested.
Many supporters believe they have the right, whether correctly or not, to challenge how their favorite team is managed because they have followed it for decades and spent £100,000 on it.
The elegantly stubbled and magnificently quaffed Sporting Director appears to have done little to better the team's situation since his first press conference on June 24. It appears that he has begun contract negotiations with Quansah, Konaté, MS, Diaz, TAA, and VVD; only the latter has signed a deal.
It's odd that despite his strong performance in front of the camera, he is not available for questioning. It seems unjust to leave Slot, who has no control over them, to handle all the inquiries on the dearth of signings and contract extensions. He seems to enjoy having all the authority and little responsibility. Additionally, the widespread shift in news reporting and consumption patterns, along with a lack of knowledge and the club's absolute silence, causes anxiety and worries.
In my father's day, the adage "we don't talk about this in public" may have been outdated, but even the Royal family became less secretive. Kindest regards
I wonder what Liverpool's owners are doing this month given that Manchester City is extending Haaland's contract and making moves to bolster their team this month, while Arsenal is reportedly close to signing Zubimendi for the upcoming campaign and is aggressively searching for strikers this window.
They don't mind spending money in January, as evidenced by the agreements for VVD, Diaz, and Gakpo, but it's alarming that nothing at all is occurring right now. We need to improve some areas now, and since we are depending on VVD keeping healthy and Konate staying fit following a six-week injury layoff, a centerback is unquestionably needed. It would be foolish to allow center back injuries to occur again since we have already been severely burnt by them. Although they wouldn't be considered essential, we could also use a central midfielder and a left back.
We currently have the best opportunity to win the title again, in my opinion. You have to believe that teams like City, Chelsea, Arsenal, and others will get stronger in the upcoming season and beyond. making winning a title even more difficult.
It's also troubling that Salah, VVD, and Trent's contracts haven't moved. Our summer buying list will be enormous if those three depart. Will FSG give Arne more than £400 million to buy two center backs, one right and one left back, one central midfielder, and possibly two forwards? I am unable to view it.
I’m enjoying the football under Arne, and what ever happens this season will view it positively, but the title is there for the taking and it will be our own fault if that doesn’t happen. Regards kelvin
I felt compelled to bring up the Anthony miss, which was the only thing I saw during the Man U game. For those who don't know, he is perhaps two yards out with an open goal and miraculously puts it back across goal into the keepers' arms (it was going wide anyhow). I know Anthony is a meme these days, but based on what I've seen and heard, he must be a serious contender for the worst signing of all time. How in the world did that happen?
I can see why it was mentioned that Man U had the makings of a strong team. When Arteta joined, we had a couple meme players who were Arsenal fans. Although Pepe is the apparent analogy in this case, I would rank Pepe 100 times better than Anthony because he was very skilled at magic. In order to persuade these meme players to rejoin the team and compete, Arsenal had to give them a lot of money to depart. Will Man U need to follow suit in order to advance? I don't mean to entice you, but Man U supporters are actually curious about how this occurred and what they do with these worthless high earners.
Nice one, Jimbo
Goodbye, Almiron
It's fantastic to hear that Atlanta United is reportedly interested in Miggy Almiron for around £10 million. At this stage of his career, Almiron needs to play, but he is only providing the club with a willing runner. He would have a fair amount of time at training camp to get used to the MLS season, which begins in late February. And his return would be greatly appreciated in Atlanta.
There, they adore him. A small amount of PSR revenue would be banked by Newcastle, presumably for use in the summer. Trevan Sanusi will get some playing time, along with maybe one or two more young players. Everyone benefits.
It's clear that Newcastle is playing exceptionally well right now. Since Isak has been on the scoresheet for eight consecutive games, his form is the most evident. Even Jacob Murphy, who has seven league assists and is tied for fourth place in the division, is playing at an exceptionally high level; Bruno G is not far behind with six. In his last six league games (3 in 9 all comps), Martin Dubravka has let up just one goal.
To be fair, I concurred with Vitor Pereira that Wolves suffered a lot as a result. For a club who lost by three goals and had the chance to win it on a different day, they were actually pretty excellent. But that's what successful teams do, etc., etc. Howe is demonstrating his coaching prowess. Joeh, Sandro, and Bruno are all excellent and diverse players, but I think Howe should take the credit for the harmony.
The midfield seems to play a little differently every game in order to smother and penetrate (oh, uh) their opponents. You know, we'll have two cups and 99 points if NUFC continues at this rate.
[I wasn't present, so I didn't say this.] Chris C, Toon Army DC
We have been spoiled
Have we paused to consider that, in a season where many teams are being referred to as bottlers or accused of having their wheels coming off, this is typically how previous Premier League seasons used to go? Has the Man City era spoilt or even destroyed us?
Prior to Man City's 2011 Premier League victory, 13 of the league's winners had fewer than 90 points, with eight of them having fewer than 85 points. Although the legendary Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea teams were rightfully commended for their league victories throughout this time, none of them—aside from Chelsea in 2005—scored 95 points or more. With 90 points at the end of the 03–40 season, the Arsenal Invincibles are known as "the best" team in a single Premier League season.
However, with 100, 98, 93, and 91 points, City won the Premier League, while Liverpool finished second with 92 and 97 points and had 99 points. This season, Liverpool and Arsenal are both on course to finish with 90+ and 84+ points, respectively.
What's important is that this season shouldn't be viewed as a season of bottling teams' missed opportunities, but rather as a return to a competitive Premier League where surprises and upsets occur and Man City doesn't plod along to another loping victory of 95+ points. It's a welcome throwback to the leagues of the 1990s and 2000s, when "I'd love it when we beat them," when Southampton could win 6-3 at Old Trafford and United would win the league. Expect more twists and turns, and "want" more twists and turns; welcome them.
After having dominant clubs easily win league crowns for a long time, we've come to expect resounding victories. Fortunately, we now have a "normal competitive season." Okay, Liverpool leads, but like everyone else this season, they have proved that they can falter. For the record, I adore it and welcome more of it. I suggest that there should be no more victors with nearly 100 points.Let there be numerous, tight battles.
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