Main news from English football on January 7th 2025

On the day when Spurs exercised the option to increase Son's contract until 2026, Liverpool boss Slot said the contract saga is not affecting Alexandre Arnold's form and Bournemouth signed 19-year-old talent Julio Soler. Meanwhile, it was reported that Man City wanted £50m Frankfurt striker Marmoush in January and Cunha's ban was reduced after he offered to buy new glasses for an Ipswich security guard. Elsewhere, Newcastle crushed Arsenal at home to put one foot in the League Cup final.