For around the last 16 months, Bayern Munich talent Javier Fernández has been struggling with injuries. These struggles were a real shame, not least because he had really impressed prior to this injury in multiple age groups following his move from Atlético Madrid in 2023. He was certainly outgrowing Bayern's U-23s by the time of his injury when he got hurt. Fernández has finally overcome these injury issues at the time of writing, however.
I'm sure Tottenham will be keeping tabs on the situation with Mateta. They made a cheeky offer for him right at the end of the last summer transfer window, which Palace batted away. He's under contract until 2027 but if he's not going to sign a new deal by next summer, you would imagine Palace would be more increasingly open to selling Mateta to get a fee for him, rather than potentially letting him run down his contract.
Richarlison is one of those, with the Brazil international poised to enter a delicate contract situation in North London. The 28-year-old, who has five Premier League goals this season, is fighting for his Tottenham future. He is out of contract in 2027, so he will soon be entering into the final 12 months of his current deal, which means he'd be in a precarious situation.
I can't lie - it was really difficult for me that period. I'm still trying to get back to my best form, whether it's physically or mentally. It's not been great. I've not enjoyed every part of it. I've read a lot of wrong stuff. I had to be quiet and just try and do my best to get back playing and to get back to helping the team. Now, I just look forward and try to improve.
Premier League clubs are set to battle it out for Feyenoord midfield sensation Quinten Timber, who could be available for free next summer. Quinten Timber's future has become a big talking point. His consistent performances for Feyenoord, along with his contract situation, have put him on the radar of several top clubs in England. Mikel Arteta once labelled him as really good'. According to a report from Fichajes,
Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City are among the clubs keen on a deal for Aston Villa central defender Ezri Konsa, according to TBR. Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are also said to have been keeping tabs on Konsa and have scouted him in the last 12 months. Konsa has been on the books of Villa since 2019 and has made 248 appearances for the Villans, scoring 10 goals and giving three assists in the process.
Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson was heavily linked with a move away from the club at the start of the season. However, the experienced Scottish International ended up staying at the club. There have been rumours that he could look to move on in January. However, a report from Football Insider claims that there is no chance of the defender leaving the club midway through the season.
The Portuguese left-back joined Bayern in the summer of 2023 on a free transfer after his contract with Borussia Dortmund expired. The 31-year-old has managed only 70 minutes of action in the Bundesliga, but he did impress in the Champions League win over Pafos FC, where he scored one goal. Juventus eye move for Guerreiro? Guerreiro scored nine goals in 73 appearances for Bayern in all competitions, and he is a reliable squad player in Vincent Kompany's side.
Glasner's future has come under question recently since the manager is reportedly unhappy with the club's transfer window. Even on transfer deadline day, the manager pulled the plug on Marc Guehi's deal to join Liverpool. Oliver Glasner faces uncertain future at Crystal Palace Glasner threatened to quit the club if his captain is sold and that ultimately became the reason of Guehi not completing his move to the Reds even though he has already passed a medical.
Oleksandr Zinchenko's situation at Arsenal has become challenging, transitioning from being a trusted player to often sitting on the bench, impacting his morale significantly.
