SPORTbible

Manchester United have confirmed that another player has left the club following the closure of the winter transfer window.

Four weeks of transfer rumours all came to an end on Monday evening as the winter 2026 window came to a close.

Despite the fact that the window was relatively quiet for most clubs, there were some Premier League sides that kept busy throughout January, with the likes of Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace securing deals.

Meanwhile Manchester United were among the clubs that decided not to sign a single player in the winter transfer window, as the club adjusts to life after sacking former manager Ruben Amorim.

However, that didn't stop the club from allowing some players to depart, as they've confirmed that another player has left United after the transfer window closed.

The winter transfer window officially shut at 19:00 GMT on Monday, and yet, 14 hours later United released a statement announcing that Sekou Kone had left the club on loan for the rest of the season.

Subject to international clearance, the young midfielder will join Swiss Super League side Lausanne-Sport with the plan for him to get regular first-team minutes.

Lausanne are currently in seventh in the 12-team table, after playing 22 games, with United hoping that Kone can help them escape the bottom five teams that will have to compete in a relegation round.

The 20-year-old could also feature in the Swiss side's UEFA Conference League play-off match against SK Sigma Olomouc.

"We will be tracking Sekou's progress closely and wish him the very best of luck," United wrote in the statement.

The highly rated Mali youth international is yet to make his senior debut for United, but was on the bench for three Premier League games last season.

Many expected that Kone could make some further progress this season, but a fractured eye socket sustained during a National League Cup tie at Tamworth in August ruled him out for the start of the season.

The midfield talent returned to fitness in December, and played in two U21 matches, but since the middle of January has been training with his new team, who are also part of the same Ineos multi-club ownership group as United.

Cristian Romero has spoken out following Tottenham Hotspur's lack of action during the final day of the transfer window.

After four weeks of moves, the transfer window officially shut once again on Monday evening, meaning clubs will now have to wait until June 15 to complete any further deals.

Several Premier League clubs remained busy throughout January, with Manchester City perhaps the biggest winners after they completed deals for both Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi.

However, not every club's fans are happy with their side's business in the transfer window, with many Tottenham Hotspur fans feeling that the club didn't do enough given their current position of 14th in the Premier League.

And it appears that club captain Romero shares this view as he took to social media to hit out at the club in a damning statement posted shortly after the window had closed.

Less than 24 hours before the transfer window closed, Spurs secured an impressive draw during their match with Manchester City as they dealt with injuries to nine senior players.

Spurs' crisis appeared to get worse during the match as Romero was withdrawn at half time, with Frank later confirming that the Argentine was ill.

But instead of an entirely positive post celebrating the result, the Spurs captain decided to speak out about Spurs' lack of business in the transfer window, despite the fact that they are dealing with so many injuries.

Posting on Instagram, Romero wrote: "Great effort from all my teammates yesterday ,they were incredible.

"I wanted to be available to help them even though I wasn’t feeling well, especially since we only had 11 players available — unbelievable but true and disgraceful.

"We’ll keep showing up and taking responsibility to turn this around, working hard and staying together.

"All that’s left is to thank all of you for being there and for always supporting us, the fans."

Romero's decision to make the statement shortly after the transfer window closed with Spurs failing to make any signings on deadline day, further shows his frustration with the club.

Across the entire transfer window, Spurs made just two signings, bringing in former Chelsea star Conor Gallagher for a fee of £34million and 19-year-old defender Souza from Santos in a £13m deal.

Earlier in the windows Spurs sold Wales international Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace have signed winger Brennan Johnson for £35m having bought him for £47.5m in 2023.

Meanwhile the likes of James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Micky van de Ven, Mohammed Kudus, Richarlison and several others remain sidelines for the London club.

Rodri couldn't hold back his emotions as he criticised the referee during Manchester City's 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur.

In the final match on Sunday evening, Manchester City travelled to London to face a weakened Spurs side dealing with an injury crisis that forced nine senior players to miss the match.

Because of this, City headed into the match as heavy favourites, despite the fact that Spurs have been somewhat of a bogey team for Pep Guardiola's side in recent years.

Initially, it looked like the visitors were on their way to a comfortable win, with goals from Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo putting them ahead before half-time.

But, Spurs weren't done yet as they battled back to a 2-2 draw, and City captain Rodri is not happy about it.

It didn't take long for Spurs to put themselves back into the match in the second half as striker Dominic Solanke forced an error from defenders Abdukodir Khusanov and Marc Guehi, leading to the latter scoring an own goal.

However, speaking post-match, Rodri argued that referee Robert Jones shouldn't have allowed the goal to stand, claiming that Solanke had fouled Guehi by kicking him in the back of the leg, pushing the ball into the net.

"We are frustrated because it's so clear the foul, he kicked the leg," Rodri said.

"We have to pay attention to these little things, otherwise it's going to be difficult for everyone because this league is about small details."

With Arsenal securing a win over Leeds United on Saturday, their lead atop the Premier League has now been extended to six points, putting a dent in City's hopes of reclaiming the title.

But when asked if he felt that the result was damaging to City's hopes in the title race, Rodri claimed that it wouldn't have a major impact.

"It's not damaging. We expect to win here, but we're still going to put our arms down and keep fighting until the end because that is our identity," he claimed.

"But we need to be fair in these situations, it's not just one because everyone can make a mistake, but two, three, four in a row, it's not possible.

"I'm not saying the level of refereeing here is bad, it's great, but we have to pay attention because we work so hard and these little actions make a difference, they cannot make a difference, but today unfortunately it did."

City host Newcastle United for the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Wednesday before a trip to Anfield to face Liverpool on Sunday afternoon.

Gary Neville embarrassed Tottenham Hotspur with a brutal comment during their Premier League clash with Manchester City.

Following a dramatic weekend across the Premier League, Manchester City travelled to London to face bogey team Tottenham Hotspur in the final match on Sunday.

Heading into the match, the pressure on Spurs' manager Thomas Frank was reaching a boiling point, with the club's last Premier League win being the 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace on December 28.

When the match kicked off, it didn't take long for things to get even worse for Frank as the visitors took the lead through Rayan Cherki, before new star signing Antoine Semenyo doubled City's lead before half-time.

But perhaps the most brutal part of the first-half for Spurs fans was the devastating comment that Neville made while doing the commentary for the match.

Following City's opening goal, Neville claimed that the only way they wouldn't comfortably win the match would be if they lacked concentration and failed to score a second goal.

Therefore, when Pep Guardiola's side did find a second goal, he congratulated the team, quipping that they had managed to stop Spurs from dragging them into a 'charity match'.

Reacting to the comment, one fan wrote on X: "Manchester City were in danger of getting drawn into this charity match”. Gary Neville, that’s colddd."

While another added: "Gary Neville calling the City Spurs game a charity match hahaha fair play saying it as it is

With a Spurs fan claiming: "Gary Neville describing this game as soccer aid is exactly what this is. SHOCKING level of intensity from Tottenham.

"That is the easiest goal City have ever scored, and Semenyo scores to make it 2-0. Frank’s time at Spurs is done."

However, not all fans appreciated the joke, with one adding: Get Gary Neville off comms the miserable b*****, not one mention of the fact it's a Spurs squad with a load of injuries playing against a top City team.

"Did the same when United had a bench full of academy players. He absolutely loves sticking the boot in on Spurs and United."

While another commented: "Gary Neville is a disgrace in the way he’s talking about the Spurs players, Sky Sports should not be allowing it.

Despite Neville's harsh words, Spurs started the second half strongly as striker Dominic Solanke forced City's new signing Marc Guehi to score an own goal, putting the hosts back into the match.

A Tottenham Hotspur star has threatened to quit the club due to 'unfair treatment' from manager Thomas Frank.

Frank has endured a nightmare start to his life at Tottenham domestically, sitting 14th in the Premier League and being knocked out of both the FA and Carabao Cup.

However, the Danish coach has found success in Europe, with victory over Eintracht Frankfurt guiding them to a top eight finish in the Champions League.

The result means Spurs will avoid a play-off and head straight into the round of 16 of the Champions League, with the draw now confirmed.

Despite their last result bringing new waves of optimism for Frank, Sky Sports Germany have claimed that forward Mathys Tel will look to quit the club if Frank is not sacked.

The report claims that Tel as grown frustrated with his lack of playing time, and feels Frank has treated him 'unfairly', with his absence from Wednesday's UCL squad the final straw.

Both Tel and Spurs' representatives are believed to have met in London following his exclusion, with Tel demanding answers before Monday's transfer deadline.

Sky's sources have claimed that Tel has received an offer from the French Ligue 1 side Paris FC with contact also made from clubs in England and Spain.

Frank sends message to Spurs fans

Following Spurs' last gasp draw against Burnley, Frank insisted that his side are on the right trajectory to succeed despite poor domestic form.

“The message to the fans, as I said the whole time, is that we’re working very hard on making sure everything is going in the right direction and that we’ll keep doing that,” Frank said via The Guardian.

“First and foremost, I want to thank them for travelling and supporting the team throughout the game. We could, should have been out of sight. But also they acknowledge the willpower and character of the team that keep running, keep fighting to the end. We just need to keep going.”

“There’s no denying that we need to now turn draws into wins and today, for being so close, you’d hope that would have been the case. We just fell a little bit short," he added.

The transfer fee that is being discussed for Andy Robertson's stunning switch to Tottenham has emerged and Liverpool fans are furious.

The winter transfer window deadline (February 2) is looming as clubs across the country are aiming to secure reinforcements for their squads ahead of the second half of the season.

Spurs have already recruited Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid in a deal worth £34 million.

And Thomas Frank is keen for further signings in a bid to turn his side's fortunes around.

Spurs are enduring yet another miserable Premier League campaign following last season's 17th-placed finish.

They find themselves in 14th, having won just seven league games this season.

Spurs, however, are in a commanding position to advance to the next round of the Champions League.

With the transfer deadline approaching, Frank has identified Liverpool defender Robertson, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

A mid-season move is expected, with Spurs and Liverpool locked in negotiations

According to Sky Sports' Vinny O'Connor, a package of £5 million is being discussed.

O'Connor claims preliminary talks have started and an outcome is expected in the next few days.

Once the £5 million fee emerged online, Liverpool fans immediately hit out at the transfer as they made their feelings known online.

One X user wrote: "I really don’t understand the logic in this deal at all, Robo has the experience and is a great backup to [Milos] Kerkez and still has a big part to play."

A second said: "Really? Robbo for £5m?"

A third added: "I'd rather keep our best left back ever, our vice captain than selling him for £5m mid season to a team whom we might end up facing in next few months in the ucl knockout stages."

Referencing Liverpool chief Richard Hughes, another commented: "For £5m keep him, he’s still a decent player and having Kerkez and Robbo at LB is a solid option. Hughes seems to forget of our injury worries within the defence."

Robertson has played second-fiddle to Kerkez, who was snapped up last summer.

The veteran Scot has played 21 games this season, including 13 league appearances.

But most of his showings have come off the bench.

Despite being Liverpool's back-up left-back since the arrival of Kerkez, Liverpool fans believe the club shouldn't sanction the deal given his experience and the measly fee.

Spurs have identified their primary replacement for Thomas Frank after his side suffered another dismal home defeat at the hands of West Ham.

Spurs were beaten 2-1 at home to the Hammers, who claimed a huge victory courtesy of Callum Wilson's last-gasp winner.

The loss to a side in a relegation battle was the ninth time Spurs have been beaten in the Premier League this season - with Frank winning just two home games out of 11.

The latest calamity leaves Spurs 14th in the table after 22 matches and Frank under even more pressure despite only taking the job in 2025.

Speculation regarding Frank's uncertain future is mounting but Football Insider say that a decision has already been made by the club.

According to a report from Wayne Veysey, the chants of "sacked in the morning" will lead to Spurs relieving Frank of his duties after his position became "untenable" following a horrific period of just three wins in 15 games in all competitions.

Spurs have already been working on a replacement for Frank once he gets the boot and are considering all possibilities in terms of interim and permanent appointments.

In the summer, three of the Premier League's most highly-rated managers could all be available - with Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva and Oliver Glasner all out of contract.

Former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino's name has also been mentioned, with the Argentine said to be interested in a return but only after he takes charge of the United States at the World Cup where they are among the three co-hosts.

If you want to see even more from SPORTbible, make us a preferred source on Google.

However, as per another report from Football Insider, Spurs' top priority is Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler.

The 32-year-old took the reins of Brighton last season and became the youngest permanent manager in Premier League history.

Hurzeler led the Seagulls to eighth in the Premier League and his work has impressed Spurs, who see him as the ideal fit to take the club forward

The former St Pauli boss has a contract until 2027 but could have an important decision to make if Spurs come calling.

A Premier League manager has emerged as an option to replace Thomas Frank, who is under serious pressure following a 2-1 home defeat to West Ham United.

Spurs slumped to yet another loss at a mutinous Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against relegation-threatened opposition.

Crysencio Summerville put the visitors ahead after just 15 minutes before Cristian Romero drew Tottenham level on 64 minutes.

However, West Ham struck a dramatic winner in the third minute of second-half stoppage time, sparking wild celebrations in the away end.

Tottenham supporters, who had aimed chants of "sacked in the morning" at Frank throughout the match, booed loudly at the final whistle.

BBC Sport report that Frank is now under 'significant internal scrutiny' just seven months into his reign at Spurs.

They add that at least one member of the club's executive team has discussed the possibility of ending the Dane's tenure.

Supporters have struggled to buy into Frank's style of play, while results have been a major issue, with Spurs managing just seven victories from their 22 games this season.

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has emerged as the early bookmakers' favourite to take the reins in north London, with his own future at Selhurst Park also uncertain.

In Friday's press conference, the Austrian confirmed he will leave Palace in the summer when his contract expires.

Following Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Sunderland, Glasner criticised the club's board, saying he 'feels like we're being abandoned completely'.

He also claimed there was 'no understanding' over the impending sale of captain Marc Guehi to Manchester City.

Sky Sports now report that Palace chairman Steve Parish is considering whether to sack Glasner just months after he led the club to their first major piece of silverware.

Despite that uncertainty, the Austrian is already the bookmakers' favourite to take charge at Tottenham.

Other early contenders linked with the Spurs job include former boss Mauricio Pochettino, Xabi Alonso, Marco Silva and Ruben Amorim.

Although neither Spurs nor Crystal Palace have dismissed their head coaches, both clubs still have plenty left to play for in Europe this season.

Tottenham are currently 11th in the Champions League table and remain in a strong position to qualify for the knockout stages.

While winning Europe's premier club competition appears unlikely, a deep run could help lift the mood around the club.

Meanwhile, Palace are enjoying their first-ever season of European football in the Conference League.

Despite entering the competition as early favourites, they finished 10th in the league phase and must now navigate a two-legged tie against Zrinjski Mostar to reach the knockouts.

Liverpool have been handed a major transfer boost following reports that Tottenham centre-back Micky van de Ven is open to a move to Anfield.

Van de Ven has established himself as a fan favourite for the north London side following his 2023 arrival from Wolfsburg.

The Netherlands international was key in Tottenham’s Europa League success last May as Brennan Johnson’s first half goal proved the difference against Manchester United in Bilbao.

Liverpool did watch Van de Ven closely during his time with the German side but opted against firming up their interest in the Dutchman.

Van de Ven considering his Spurs future

However, the defending Premier League champions may turn their attention to the Spurs star, who has reportedly become disillusioned with life at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The 24-year-old is said to be considering his future in the capital following an altercation with fans in the midweek 3-2 loss at Bournemouth, and would be open to a move to Anfield.

Arne Slot’s side are in the market for a new centre-back having failed to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace over the summer.

The Reds came close to landing the Eagles skipper on deadline day in September but the move fell through at the 11th hour as Palace failed to sign a replacement.

And Liverpool remain keen on Guehi, who has also attracted interest from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester City.

Additionally, Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, La Liga trio Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, and Serie A powerhouse Inter are also monitoring the 25-year-old, who is out of contract at the end of the season and can sign a pre-contract with an overseas side this month.

Liverpool view Van de Ven as Van Dijk successor

Liverpool view Van de Ven as the long-term successor for compatriot Virgil van Dijk at Anfield.

Van Dijk, who put pen to paper on a new Liverpool deal last summer, has 18 months to run on his current contract on Merseyside.

At 34 years of age, Van Dijk is in the twilight years of his career and the Reds need to begin planning for life beyond the centre-back.

Liverpool are not the only side to have been credited with an interest in Van de Ven in recent months, with La Liga giants Real Madrid also believed to be keeping tabs on the Dutch defender.

And Spurs would undoubtedly prefer the chance to sell Van de Ven abroad rather than allow the Wormer-born star to move to a Premier League rival.

Spurs have previously sold Harry Kane, Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and Christian Eriksen to overseas sides despite the quartet, among others, attracting interest from Premier League teams.

Thomas Frank’s side crashed out of the FA Cup on Saturday night as goals from Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers saw Aston Villa claim a 2-1 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Next up for Spurs is the welcome of rivals West Ham, who are winless in 10 following their 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest last week.

The Hammers are in FA Cup action against QPR on Sunday as they look to progress to the next round of the competition.

Cristian Romero Calls Out Spurs Board In Explosive Rant After Loss  SPORTbible