Unai Emery reveals Aston Villa’s plan for the winter transfer window.
Since Unai Emery took charge, Aston Villa has experienced a significant transformation, resulting in an astonishing streak that places them just three points behind the top spot in the Premier League this season. As the January transfer window commences, Emery has disclosed that the club anticipates the departure of one or two players. The manager also dismissed the possibility of making any significant signings during the current winter transfer window, emphasizing that the club shall only consider players who can substantially enhance the team’s performance. As a result, any potential incoming transfers are completely off the table.
🟣🔵 Unai Emery on Villa plans for January: "One or two players could leave. Maybe. It’s not clear…".
"And if we are trying to get someone, it is because we are very convinced they will increase our level in squad. And it’s not clear in January we are going to get it". pic.twitter.com/YSOclyj6v0
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 6, 2024
The NBA have reinstated Draymond Green after a 12-game suspension.
The Golden State Warriors’ center, Draymond Green was suspended indefinitely after his violent behavior, hitting Phoenix Suns’ center, Jusuf Nurkić in the face back in December. Draymond was to go through multiple counseling sessions and evaluations. Recall the player was also suspended for five games for choking Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert in November. However, the NBA has just announced the reinstatement of the four time NBA champion, stating that Green has demonstrated huge commitment to conforming his behavioral conduct to the expected standards of the league. The Warriors have seven wins and five losses during Green’s 12 game suspension.
The NBA has reinstated Draymond Green following his 12-game suspension pic.twitter.com/EhPEgB23Ip
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) January 6, 2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo joins elite league for new NBA record.
Milwaukee Bucks’ star, Giannis Antetokounmpo is having a historic season, leading his team to the third best record in the league and averaging 30+ points with the highest efficiency rate in his NBA career. Coming off two consecutive 40+ point games against the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets, the two time MVP has now joined Wilt Chamberlain and Nikola Jokic as the only players in NBA history to average 32+ points, 13+ rebounds and 7+ assists on at least 55% field goals within a 10-game span (one season).
Giannis Antetokounmpo becomes the 3rd player in NBA History to average 32+ PTS, 13+ REB, and 7+ AST on 55% FG in a 10-game span (Single season), joining:
Nikola Jokic – 03/18/2022 to 04/05/2022
Wilt Chamberlain 2x – 02/08/1967 to 02/28/1967, 02/08/1966 to 02/22/1966 pic.twitter.com/1V75UoHX5d— NBA History (@NBAHistory) January 7, 2024
Jordan Henderson reportedly desperate for Premier League return.
Former Liverpool captain, Jordan Henderson signed for Saudi side, Al Ettifaq in July 2023, rejoining former teammate turned manager, Steven Gerrard in a whooping £682,000 weekly wage. Six months after this transfer, emerging reports have indicated that the midfielder is desperate for a Premier League return, after his struggles with adapting to the new life in Saudi Arabia. Sources note that the poor game attendances and constant abuses have led to his resolution to return to England and would in fact be willing to take a pay cut to actualize this move.
🥇| Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is desperate to return to the Premier League after struggling to adjust to the lifestyle in Saudi Arabia, while the poor attendances and abuse suffered have taken their toll. The midfielder would be willing to take a major pay cut.… pic.twitter.com/6PO2JwWuwy
— Anfield Edition (@AnfieldEdition) January 6, 2024
Casemiro backs Rasmus Højlund despite slow Premier League start.
Despite hitting the ground running in the Champions League with scoring five goals in six games, new Manchester United signed player, Rasmus Højlund has had a difficult start to his premier league season, going 14 straight games without a league goal. He however opened his PL goal record, scoring the winning goal in the 3-2 comeback against Aston Villa. Casemiro has backed Højlund to continually improve, stating that the young player should not be put under too much pressure. Højlund will be hoping to get more goals as Manchester United face Tottenham on January 14.
🚨🚨🎙️| Casemiro on Rasmus Hojlund:
"He's still just a kid, we shouldn't put too much pressure on him. A lot of people think he should come in and score around 30 goals right away. He's still young and "This is his first season in the Premier League." pic.twitter.com/9ddzJhwONj
— centredevils. (@centredevils) January 6, 2024
