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Real Madrid confirm Endrick loan to Lyon; prioritize centre-back signings
Real Madrid have completed a loan move sending young forward Endrick to Lyon until season's end, with Lyon covering roughly €1m and half his wages, while Los Blancos continue targeting centre-backs including Marc Guéhi and Ibrahima Konaté as winter/summer priorities.
Barcelona's Aitana BonmatĂ targets April return from broken leg
Barcelona midfielder Aitana BonmatĂ, recovering from a fractured leg sustained before the Nations League final, says she aims to return to training in April and is using the enforced break positively after multiple recent awards and seasons of heavy minutes.
Premier League goalkeepers highlighted in Sky Sports' best saves of 2025 compilation
Sky Sports published a video roundup of the Premier League's top saves of 2025, featuring keepers such as David Raya, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Jordan Pickford, underscoring standout individual defensive performances across the year.
Real Madrid linked with multiple defensive targets amid January window activity
Reports indicate Real Madrid remain active in the transfer market, with centre-back options (including Marc Guéhi and Ibrahima Konaté) under consideration as the club looks to reinforce its defensive depth this winter and beyond.
Arsenal progress to Carabao Cup semi-final after dramatic Emirates night
Arsenal advanced to the Carabao Cup semi-finals following a tightly contested match at the Emirates, with pundits Ian Wright and Joel Ward reacting to the dramatic evening in ITV Sport coverage.
Endrick to wear No.9 at Lyon during loan spell
As part of his confirmed loan to Lyon, Endrick is set to take the No.9 shirt and will be at the French club until the end of the current season under the agreed loan terms.
Real Madrid consider summer move for Liverpool's Florian Wirtz (report)
Media reports suggest Xabi Alonso still admires Florian Wirtz from his Bayer Leverkusen days and that Wirtz remains on Real Madrid's long-term shortlist, though a short-term deal appears unlikely.
Discussion around Real Madrid and Dayot Upamecano's situation
Coverage indicates Real Madrid reportedly received 'bad news' concerning Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano, highlighting complications in pursuing him as a defensive reinforcement.
VinĂcius JĂşnior's future debated within Real Madrid circles
Some former players and directors have publicly suggested Real Madrid should consider selling VinĂcius JĂşnior, fueling debate about the club's long-term forward planning amid transfer activity.
Continued focus on centre-back recruitment across top European clubs
Multiple outlets report that elite clubs are prioritizing centre-back signings this window—Real Madrid among them—reflecting a wider market emphasis on bolstering defensive units ahead of the season's second half.