Richard Hughes must reignite interest in 'world star' as two Premier League rivals now interested
Brentford are now interested in signing Roland Sallai after Liverpool made 'serious' attempts in January
As mentioned, the end of the January transfer window was a bit of a blur for Liverpool.
The Reds scoured the market for potential right-back but in the end, nothing came to fruition.
However, a move for Galatasaray's Roland Sallai was actually explored with the Hungarian seemingly Richard Hughes' second choice.
But, since the move didn't get past the enquiry stage, it's clear that there's still some work to be done.
However, a new report has emerged from Turkish outlet A Spor which has outlined how interested the Reds actually were in the 28-year-old.
"At this point, one of the most sought-after players at Galatasaray is Roland Sallai. During the January transfer window, many clubs showed interest in the Hungarian footballer, but the decision was made for Sallai to remain with the team," they wrote.
"Liverpool and Sunderland, in particular, had made serious attempts to sign the 28-year-old player, but were unsuccessful.
"Besides Liverpool and Sunderland, Roland Sallai has attracted another suitor. According to information, Brentford, a Premier League team, has reportedly entered the race for the star player.
"It has been reported that the English team will make an offer to Galatasaray at the end of the season and will try every means to add Sallai to their squad."
Although Sallai may be a tad older than Liverpool's recent transfer targets, that doesn't mean that he wouldn't be an impressive signing for the club.
He can play as a right-back as well as both wings which would make him one of the club's most versatile players.
The Hungarian also has plenty of Champions League experience which is something that Liverpool could be lacking in over the next couple of years, especially if Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah end up leaving in 2028.
The fact that his current manager has also claimed that he's close to being a "world star" proves how good he actually is with his seven goal contributions form right-back further backing this up.
His current market value is around £8.5 million which, judging from his recent performances and statistics, would be an absolute steal.
Gedo names CAF Champions League favorites
Gedo, speaking to MBC Masr, ranked Al Ahly as the number one favorite to lift the trophy, followed by Pyramids FC in second place and Sudan's Al Hilal in third. The former Egypt international emphasized Pyramids' strong and competitive season across all fronts.
He also noted the difference between group stage and knockout rounds, expressing confidence in Pyramids' ability to overcome their quarter-final clash against Morocco's AS FAR. Meanwhile, Al Ahly will face Espérance Sportive de Tunis in the quarter-finals.
Kanadensarna kritiska till egna curlinglaget: ”Sådär kan man ju inte göra”
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Arsenal XI vs Wolves – Predicted lineup and team news
Arsenal travel to Molineux on Wednesday, aiming to move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League.
The Gunners have moved into February with a four-point lead over second-placed Manchester City. Manager Mikel Arteta oversaw a comfortable 4–0 win over Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup on Sunday, which followed a frustrating 1–1 draw at Brentford. Arsenal arrive in the Midlands with a perfect record in midweek matches this season, having won all eight games played on a Wednesday. A victory tonight would put immense pressure on City before the weekend’s high-stakes North London derby.
Arsenal Team News
Mikel Arteta manages a squad currently without its captain and primary midfield engine. Notably, Martin Ødegaard and Kai Havertz are ruled out tonight with knee and muscle injuries, respectively, though both are possibilities for Sunday. Mikel Merino also remains sidelined. Consequently, the manager is expected to rely on Eberechi Eze to provide the creative spark in midfield. In positive news, Riccardo Calafiori and Ben White are expected to be available after late fitness scares against Wigan.
David Raya will start in goal behind a defensive line featuring the returning William Saliba, who was rested for much of the weekend cup tie. Jurriën Timber and Piero Hincapié are expected to occupy the full-back positions. In midfield, Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi will anchor the side. Bukayo Saka is fit to start on the right wing, while Viktor Gyökeres leads the line as the central striker. Notably, Noni Madueke is pushing for a start, having scored four goals in his career against Wolves—his highest tally against any single opponent.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup
Arsenal predicted XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Rice, Zubimendi, Eze; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League fixture takes place at Molineux Stadium on Wednesday, 18 February 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 GMT.
How to watch Wolves vs Arsenal?
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event. Fans can also stream the action via the Sky Go app or NOW TV.
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Real Madrid megastar calls for toughest punishment after alleged racism incident: ‘Doesn’t deserve to play in UCL’
New images from the Estadio da Luz have begun to reveal more details about the tense moment that overshadowed Real Madrid’s Champions League clash against Benfica.
What should have been remembered for Vinicius Jr.’s decisive goal instead turned into a serious controversy after the Brazilian reported a racist insult during the second half.
According to the sequence of events, Vinicius immediately approached referee Francois Letexier to inform him about the alleged incident involving Benfica youngster Gianluca Prestianni.
The official reacted quickly, activating the anti-racism protocol and halting the match for several minutes as the situation was assessed.
During this tense period, several Real Madrid players surrounded the referee and the Benfica players, but one of the most vocal figures was Kylian Mbappe.
The French forward did not hesitate to defend his teammate and directly confronted Prestianni.
Images broadcast showed Mbappe repeatedly addressing the Argentine youngster, shouting, “You’re a f**king racist!”
Addressing the event
After the match, Mbappe spoke at length, making it clear that the issue went far beyond the result on the pitch.
He began by highlighting the responsibility that top players carry when it comes to fighting racism in football.
“We, the stars of world football, are trying to change all this because we know we have a big voice. We have to set an example for everyone and all the children who look up to us.
“This is the Champions League, and these are things we cannot accept. In the end, we have to say that we shouldn’t generalise.
“That’s sometimes a problem. I’ll say it, I’ve always come to Portugal, and I have friends and teammates here. They’ve always treated me very well,” he said, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
There needs to be an action
He then explained why silence is not an option in such situations, stressing that action must be taken when unacceptable behaviour occurs.
“When someone behaves like this, we have to say something. Then people booed us. My opinion is that they don’t know what happened.
“I have nothing against the fans, against Benfica, or their coach, one of the best in the world, with a great history. But something has to be done.
We can’t accept that a player who plays in the best football competition in Europe behaves like that.
Vinicius Jr. allegedly suffered a racist incident against Benfica. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
“He doesn’t deserve to play in the Champions League. That’s my opinion, but let’s see what happens.
“I’m not the one who makes the decisions. Let’s see, let’s leave it to UEFA, who always try to do something. Now there’s a serious case and action has to be taken,” he noted.
Leaving the field
Finally, the French forward revealed that Real Madrid even considered leaving the pitch in solidarity with Vinicius.
The decision, he explained, was entirely up to the Brazilian winger. He concluded,
“Yes, we did think about leaving the field. That’s why we left; it was the team’s decision.
“Then I saw that other players came back. We won the game, but today it’s not important; there are more important things than football.
“I asked Vinicius what he wanted to do. Whatever you want to do, we’ll do. We’ll never leave him alone,” he concluded.