The 20-year-old forward Charles Sagoe Jr has returned to Arsenal from a loan spell with League One side Shrewsbury Town, but that is unrelated to the current injury crisis. After Sagoe Jr made just five starts in the first half of the season, Shrewsbury opted to terminate the loan arrangement.

Virgil van Dijk is one of three Liverpool stars who are currently free to negotiate with foreign clubs over a free transfer.

Man Utd offered swap for Arsenal target Vlahovic, major Liverpool update - The winter window is in full swing with sides at both ends of the Premier League table looking to strengthen as they battle for survival,