Southampton have announced the signing of Joachim Kayi Sanda from Valenciennes. The 18-year-old French centre-back has agreed a deal until June 2029 and becomes Southampton 's second arrival of the January transfer window, after Brazilian left-back Welington.

Football Insider has learned that Southampton technical director target Johannes Spors' work permit hearing will be held on Friday.

Amad’s contribution continued his impressive form, with five goals and five assists in his last 11 Premier League appearances.

"There were no expectations for us in the last two games, nobody believed in us to do a great performance or win a game, but now they are expecting us to win and to play well."

Sheffield United are reportedly considering a move to bring Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Tommy Doyle back to Bramall Lane.

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Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has dropped his two cents on Manchester United’s Premier League clash against Southampton on Thursday at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils ended a four-game losing streak in a 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League earlier this month, before knocking Arsenal out of the FA Cup on penalties on Sunday. United also beat Manchester City in December but followed that up with defeats against Tottenham, Newcastle, Bournemouth and Wolves.

Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Wolverhampton Wanderers today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

His final total of 22 points will make him the first player to record TWO scores of 20 points or more in a match this season. Kluivert previously achieved the feat in Gameweek 13, thanks to a hat-trick and maximum bonus in a 4-2 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Wolverhampton Wanderers today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Brighton & Hove Albion ended a run of eight Premier League matches without a win by beating Ipswich Town 2-0 at Portman Road. Second-half goals from Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter were enough to seal victory for the Seagulls,