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Transfer: EPL clubs spend less than £100m in January as FFP looms

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Premier League teams invested a mere £96.2 million in player acquisitions during the January transfer window, marking the lowest spending in three years. Clubs have adopted a more cautious approach to expenditures due to the constraints imposed by the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), which have curtailed their financial capabilities.

In contrast, the previous year witnessed a record-breaking January spending spree by Premier League clubs, totaling £780 million. The recent reduction in spending reflects a more prudent financial strategy in compliance with the PSR.

Among the eight clubs that disclosed fees for player signings, Crystal Palace led the way by spending a league-high total of £30.5 million on Blackburn midfielder Adam Wharton (£22 million) and Genk right-back Daniel Munoz (£8.5 million). Tottenham secured Genoa centre-back Radu Dragusin for £26.7 million.

Other clubs that engaged in registered-fee player transactions include Manchester City (£12.5 million), Aston Villa (£9.3 million), Brighton (£7.9 million), Nottingham Forest (£5 million), Brentford (£2.6 million), and Luton (£1.7 million).

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Real Madrid confirmed LaLiga champions after Barcelona defeat

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Real Madrid has clinched the LaLiga championship for the 2023-2024 season, officially confirmed following Girona’s 4-2 victory over Barcelona in the late match.

Carlo Ancelotti’s squad secured a 3-0 home win against Cadiz, courtesy of goals from Brahim Diaz, Jude Bellingham, and Joselu.

With these results, Real Madrid now holds 87 points from 34 matches. Barcelona’s defeat places them in third position with 73 points, one less than Girona.

This marks the 36th occasion that Los Blancos have claimed the league title.

Ahead, Real Madrid is set to host Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final encounter, with the tie currently level at 2-2.

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EPL: Man Utd concerned about replacing Ten Hag with Tuchel

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High-ranking officials at Manchester United are expressing apprehension over the possibility of Thomas Tuchel encountering conflicts with the club’s leadership if he is appointed to replace Erik ten Hag.

Tuchel is set to depart from Bayern Munich at the conclusion of this season, a decision that was announced as early as February. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the new co-owner, along with his INEOS associates, are reportedly deliberating on Ten Hag’s future and considering potential replacements.

Among the candidates being discussed, Tuchel, who has previously managed Chelsea in the Premier League, has emerged as a prominent name.

However, as per reports from The Times, there are reservations regarding Tuchel’s track record of disagreements with higher-ups at his previous clubs. His tenure at Mainz ended in 2014 amid disputes with directors over transfer finances, while he was dismissed from Borussia Dortmund three years later due to a breakdown in trust between himself and the club’s board.

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11 teams confirm Champions League spot in 2024/2025 season [Full list]

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At least 11 teams have secured their berths in the upcoming season of the Champions League. These clubs have already confirmed their qualification based on their assured positions in their respective leagues.

Among them are Arsenal and Manchester City representing the Premier League, along with Real Madrid and Barcelona from Spain. Also included are Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich from Germany, Inter Milan and AC Milan from Italy, as well as PSV and Feyenoord from the Netherlands. Additionally, Paris Saint-Germain from France completes the list.

The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League will mark the inaugural season under the new format featuring a league phase comprising 36 teams. Two of the four extra spots will be occupied by the European Performance Spots.

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