West Ham have stepped back from pursuing Jorgen Strand Larsen due to Wolves’ £40m valuation. The Premier League side is now considering other forwards, including Eddie Nketiah, as they aim to strengthen their attack.
A dominant 4–1 win over Aston Villa closed 2025 for Arsenal, highlighting their strength and depth at the top of the Premier League. With key defenders returning and momentum building, the Gunners enter 2026 as serious title contenders.
Roma are preparing a loan proposal for Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee, including a potential buy option. United are not actively looking to sell, but the move could provide the Dutch forward with more playing time. Zirkzee has struggled to secure a regular spot at Old Trafford this season.
Newcastle United and Chelsea played out an entertaining 2–2 draw at St James’ Park. Nick Woltemade’s early brace put Newcastle in control, but Reece James and João Pedro fought back to earn a point for Chelsea. The thrilling encounter featured brilliant goals and dramatic moments for both sets of fans.