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LIVE Transfer Talk: Man City sanctions could scupper move for Bellingham
Liverpool and Madrid will be encouraged after reports emerged that Man City's pursuit of Jude Bellingham is in doubt. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Laurens: PSG 'furious' with Chelsea for Ziyech breakdown

REAL MADRID'S MIDFIELD PROBLEMS
Real Madrid's midfield issues: Is next generation ready to replace Modric, Kroos?
So much of Real Madrid's success has been down to their masterful midfield, led by Modric and Kroos. But their era is finally coming to an end.

LEEDS MOVE ON FROM MARSCH
Does Marsch's dismissal pave the way for him to lead the U.S.?
The U.S. needs a coach and Jesse Marsch was just sacked by Leeds. Is a fateful return to American soil knocking on the ex-Leipzig manager's door?
Did Leeds give Jesse Marsch a fair shot?

TRENDS AND PATTERNS OF THE JANUARY WINDOW
From desperate spending to the real Super League: January transfer window's trends
With the January transfer windows firmly and a four-month sprint left to finish up the season, let's take a look at some of the lessons around spending, strategy and what clubs did.

TRANSFER CHAOS
Why the transfer window should be abolished: chaos for clubs, a playground for agents
Sorry folks, but transfer business doesn't stop outside the two designated windows each season; players can have their heads turned 365 days a year.

ESPN INSIDER NOTEBOOK
Man United, PSG summer target Victor Osimhen could cost more than €100m
The January window has just closed, but two clubs are already eyeing a summer move for a nine-figure fee. ESPN's Insider Notebook has the latest.
The European teams that have defied the odds since World Cup break
Projection models couldn't account for a World Cup in the middle of the club season. What does data say about teams changing narratives?

TRANSFER WINDOW SLAMS SHUT
How Man United used 'emergency protocol' to sign Sabitzer in 12 hours on deadline day
Manchester United's quick move for Marcel Sabitzer on the final day of the transfer window shows the benefit of their fresh approach to recruitment.

SOCCER
January transfer grades: Chelsea A- for Fernandez
Here are January's big deals and how we rate them, with Enzo Fernandez completing a move from Benfica to Chelsea.

JANUARY TRANSFER WINDOW
Chelsea, Arsenal win transfer window; Everton, Caicedo the biggest losers
The January transfer window was surprisingly busy as Chelsea and Arsenal made some big moves. Here's who did well and who did not.

FERNANDEZ SIGNS WITH CHELSEA
Who is Chelsea's new €121m midfielder, Enzo Fernandez?
Chelsea have signed Benfica and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez for €121m, but what do you need to know about the youngster?