Newcastle are thought to be close to agreeing a deal with Reims for midfielder Patrick Zabi, who's been compared to Paul Pogba and linked with Man Utd.

Carragher wanted Liverpool to sign a CB for this season but was denied his wish despite the Reds being offered hope as a 'monstrous bid' was rejected.

"Anyway, what do I know?" Troy Deeney asked after baulking at £48m for Strand Larsen. We'll leave that question to hang.

Cristian Romero took to Instagram minutes after the January transfer window closed to bemoan the 'disgraceful' lack of players at Tottenham.

Carragher has gone from questioning whether Wirtz would ever be as good as Sami Hypia for Liverpool to claiming he's a blend of two of the Premier League's greatest ever playmakers.