Arroyo pleased with January signings
Aston Villa Women head coach Natalia Arroyo could hand two club WSL debuts to January arrivals Oriane Jean-Francois and Jenna Nishwonger against Man Utd this weekend, live on Your Site.
Jean-Francois joined on a club record deal from Chelsea, while Nishwonger has made a loan move from Arsenal where she was struggling for game time.
In an exclusive interview with Your Site, Arroyo said: "We were following Jenna for quite a long time. We need a left-footed player that could help us both in attack and defence and having more depth in our squad, so this specific defender dominating the left foot was important for us.
"The fact that she maybe needed us as well as a platform, that was a good combination to give her the trust again and give her a good environment to shine again.
"We were seeing her shining at the beginning when she arrived at Arsenal and before at Gotham, so we are expecting her to, with a bit of time until she gets back to be 100 per cent and feeling really with the rhythm, she can help us.
"It's having more options to have this high-intensity football that we are asking of our wing-backs, so that's part of what we want from Jenna.
"With Oriane, it's the same intention - bringing some depth to the squad, bringing some physicality. It's a very pure defensive profile but with really good qualities in possession, so she can do both.
"She can help us to give balance, she can help us to be consistent, to win duels. We are bringing the game sometimes to these physical battles, so we want our players in the central channel to be strong and she's a very good profile.
"She played an amazing Euros and again, we were following her and it was the opportunity to have her in the squad. We are expecting her to bring her quality, bring her ambition and help us to be stronger as a team."
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Sunderland look at Gladbach keeper Omlin
Sunderland have made contact with Borussia Monchengladbach regarding a potential move for Switzerland goalkeeper Jonas Omlin, reports Sky in Germany.
Omlin was both Gladbach captain and No 1 last season but lost both of those roles before the start of the current campaign. The 32-year-old has won four caps for his country, the last in 2022.
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St Louis City close to agreeing deal with Aberdeen for Polvara
Latest from Your Site News' Anthony Joseph:
St Louis City are close to agreeing a deal for Aberdeen midfielder Dante Polvara.
Its understood the clubs are discussing a fee of around 150,000.
The American side have offered Polvara, 25, a contract until the end of the 2028 MLS season, with the option to extend by a further year.
Nwaneri nets on Marseille debut
Ethan Nwaneri scored on his Marseille debut as the Ligue 1 side beat Lens 3-1 at home.
Nwaneri completed his loan move to Marseille on Friday and was named in the starting line-up one day later.
Amine Gouiri opened the scoring for the hosts in the third minute before Nwaneri doubled the lead 10 minutes later.
Gouiri added to his tally after the restart, with Rayan Fofana's goal for Lens merely a consolation on the evening.
Birmingham approach Vicente
Latest from Your Site News' Anthony Joseph:
Birmingham City have made an approach for Deportivo Alaves winger Carlos Vicente.
Its understood the club first made contact during the week, but walked away due to the hefty fee quoted by the LaLiga club.
However, Birmingham have arrived back at the table and are in talks again to sign the 26-year-old.
Your Site News understands they face competition from Ajax, but the Vicente is believed to prefer a move to the Championship club.
Swansea interested in Birmingham's Furuhashi
Latest from Your Site' Anthony Joseph:
Swansea City have expressed an interest in Birmingham City striker Kyogo Furuhashi.
Its understood the club wish to be informed of any developments on the player, if Birmingham are open to letting him leave before the end of the transfer window.
Swansea are in the market for a striker after Adam Idah was ruled out for three months with a hamstring injury. The club are sounding a number of targets.
Your Site News reported that Celtic had made a loan approach earlier in the window, but boss Martin ONeill later revealed that a deal for Kyogo was unlikely.
Its believed Birmingham see the Japan international as a valuable member of the squad. Kyogos high wages could also be an issue for Swansea.
The 31-year-old is keen to fight for his place, but is also mindful about game time ahead of this summers World Cup.
Slot: I need all my players | VVD: I want Robbo to stay
Andy Robertson played 45 minutes for Liverpool against Bournemouth on Saturday, despite being linked with a move to Tottenham.
Robertson came on at half-time for Milos Kerkez as Liverpool lost 3-2 to Bournemouth.
When asked about Robertson's future, Liverpool manager Arne Slot said: "I need all my players. I always knew that another 90 minutes for Milos Kerkez against an intense Bournemouth side was not a possibility so I already knew I had to bring Robertson in.
"But I had already made one substitution, so you only have two windows left so I brought him on at half time to make sure Kerkez stays available for the rest of the season. I have to manage that. The last thing we need is another injury."
Virgil van Dijk added: "I speak to him everyday, hes my vice captain. Robbo is a very important member of our team and I want him to stay. Whatever happens. Well see."
Bannan due for Millwall medical
Latest from Your Site' Keith Downie:
Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Barry Bannan is due to undergo a medical with Millwall on Monday.
The 36-year-old bid an emotional farewell to the Wednesday fans after their 2-0 defeat at Bristol City.
Bannan has agreed an 18-month deal with Millwall.
The former Scotland international played his 477th game for The Owls today.
Bannan has been at Hillsborough for a decade and wanted to play one last game before sealing a switch away from the club.
