Main news from English football on January 21st 2025

On the day when Man City announced the signing of Palmeiras' gem Vitor Reis, Arteta hoped for a swift Saliba return as Arsenal targeted UCL progress and Haaland was 'confident' over the verdict on City charges after signing a new deal. Meanwhile, it was reported that Napoli were ready to make a €50m offer for Man Utd's Garnacho, Inter and Dortmund eyed Man City's Jack Grealish and Arsenal were pushing for Wolves' Cunha amid a contract delay. Elsewhere, Monaco beat Villa to boost their Champions League qualification hopes and Liverpool sank Lille to seal a Champions League last 16 ticket.