Transfer log: Antony rejected Manchester United exit, former Liverpool star wants Premier League return, Newcastle decision ruins player's World Cup hopes
Antony has rejected the prospect of a move to Turkey to stay and fight for his future at Old Trafford, talkSPORT understands.
Both Jose MourinhoFenerbahce and Galatasaray were hovering around Manchester United's failure when the Turkish window closed last Friday.
But the Brazil international made it clear he wanted to stay at United and prove he could. Still, it justifies its £82m price tag..
AntonioThe 24-year-old has featured in just one of United's four Premier League games so far this season, having come on as an 89th-minute substitute in a 2-1 defeat to Brighton last month.
He has scored 11 goals in 83 games since United made him the second-most expensive signing in their history when he joined from Erik ten Hag's former club Ajax in the summer of 2022.
The return of the Reds' hero?
Former Liverpool Defender Joel Matip is eager to seal his return to the Premier League.
Anfield fan favourite Matip, who turned 33 in August, is available as a free agent after being released by the Reds at the end of last season.
West Ham are among the clubs considering signing Matip, whose services have also been offered to Wolves and Fulham.
The Cameroon international has 150 Premier League appearances and was part of the Liverpool side that won the title in 2019/20.
He would also bring a wealth of European experience to the club, having made 54 Champions League appearances and 19 Europa League appearances.
He was part of the Reds side that won European Cup in 2018/19 and finished runners-up in 2021/22, as well as lifting the UEFA Super Cup in 2019.
No, Hayden, don't cry.
Isaac Hayden's hopes of playing at the 2026 World Cup have suffered a blow after being left out NewcastlePremier League squad.
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Hayden, who has been in the St James Park squad since 2016, making over 150 league appearances, is one of a number of British-born players to Newly appointed Jamaica boss Steve McClaren I would like to call the Reggae Boyz.
But it remains to be seen whether McClaren will choose Hayden knowing that he will not be able to play for any club until January at the earliest.
The 29-year-old is the only senior Newcastle player not included in the 25-man squad unveiled on Friday, with the expectation that he will land a loan earlier in the transfer window.
Hayden has not played competitively for the Magpies since December 2021, having since spent time on loan at Championship clubs Norwich and Queens Park Rangers, as well as Belgian side Standard Liege.
Top clubs are interested in Saints star
Southampton prepare for a battle to retain teen sensation Tyler Dibling.
The 18-year-old had an impressive first start in the Premier League against Manchester United on Saturday tormenting Diogo Dalot and winning the penalty that Cameron Archer saw saved by Andre Onana.
England Under-19 ace Dibling was already on the radar of clubs such as Newcastle and the Saints are aware he will attract attention if he continues to excel.
Dibling left the Saints briefly for Chelsea in 2022 before returning to the south coast after failing to establish itself.
The Exeter-born winger is under contract until the summer of 2026 and the Saints have a one-year option included in the deal.
