Football gossip: Mateta, Guessand, Abraham, Ugarte, Martinez, Senesi, Bailey, Parrott, Isidor

January 28, 2026 Alex Carter - Sports Editor Sport

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* Leon bailey: His loan spell at Roma has been cut short,and he’s returning to Aston Villa.
* Troy Parrott: Fulham are competing with Wolfsburg and Real Betis to sign the Republic of Ireland forward from AZ Alkmaar in the summer.
* Crystal Palace Manager: Frank Lampard (Coventry City boss) is a strong contender to replace Oliver Glasner. Getafe’s Jose Bordalas and Rayo Vallecano’s Inigo Perez are also being considered.