With the January transfer window looming, many clubs are already in full swing evaluating their needs on the pitch and dealing with off-field occurrences. Leeds United and Chelsea have turned their attentions to James McAtee of Nottingham Forest. At the same time, Manchester City is prepared to complete a transfer for Antoine Semenyo, who wishes to complete his transfer before New Year’s Day.
It’s not only the west Yorkshire club who are keen on McAtee, with Chelsea tracking his form and Nottingham Forest. With clubs fighting over his signature, the young midfielder’s potential exit would definitely shake up Forest’s midfield situation.
In a related move, Chelsea has responded after allegedly racist incident involving an Aston Villa fan. Someone launched a bottle at their opponents’ substitutes’ bench in a cup tie against one of the above clubs recently. Aston Villa has formally reported the incident to Chelsea, prompting an investigation by the London club to ensure the safety of all involved in future encounters.
At the same time, Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo hopes to complete his transfer to Manchester City before New Year’s Day. The forward, for his part, is reportedly angling to move to one of England’s top clubs. This ambition reveals how he seeks to advance his career on a broader platform. City’s interest just shows the lengths that club are willing to go to improve their squad depth heading into the second half of this season.
Celtic are obviously preparing for the worst and a potential war in the transfer market. They have ambitions to sign Ibrahim Diabate, the leading goal scorer in Swedish football. The Scottish club has been very open about their desire to bolster their attacking ranks. First, they don’t want to fall too far behind in domestic competitions.
Danny Rohl, morale-boosting manager of the Rangers, calls on club leaders to be bold. He feels his side must make some decisive moves during the January transfer window. Rohl’s comments come amid concerns regarding their position in the Premiership title race and the need for strategic signings to bolster their squad.
In other news, Andy Carroll has been charged with breach of a non-molestation order – with both incidents currently still unfolding. The recent playing career of the former England international, due to only complicate matters further as he faces these grave allegations.
The climate in Scottish football is increasingly rancorous. Furious Auchinleck Talbot supporters have called a protest boycott of their club’s Scottish Cup clash with Celtic. This decision is indicative of the increasing impatience among their fans’ base towards club leadership and day to day operations decisions.
Discussions between the Premier League and the English Football League (EFL) are set to take place in the new year. They’re looking at the feasibility of opening up live broadcasts of 3pm Saturday kick-offs. These kinds of discussions could significantly change the way fans experience games in both leagues.
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