The 20-year-old forward Charles Sagoe Jr has returned to Arsenal from a loan spell with League One side Shrewsbury Town, but that is unrelated to the current injury crisis. After Sagoe Jr made just five starts in the first half of the season, Shrewsbury opted to terminate the loan arrangement.

Man Utd offered swap for Arsenal target Vlahovic, major Liverpool update - The winter window is in full swing with sides at both ends of the Premier League table looking to strengthen as they battle for survival,

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk does not believe team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold's poor performance against Manchester United was because the right-back was impacted by talk about his future.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has defended Trent Alexander-Arnold after his poor display against Manchester United, rejecting suggestions that Real Madrid's interest has had a negative impact on his teammate.

Virgil van Dijk has responded to claims that Liverpool teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold was distracted. He was also surprised by the "disrespect" shown to Man Utd.