Manchester United are expected to make significant changes for their Champions League opener against Sabah FK, with several fringe players coming into the starting lineup. Leny Yoro, signed for £52 million, is predicted to start in central defence, likely marking his first Champions League appearance for the club. Lisandro Martinez is expected to partner Yoro at the back, forming a centre-back pairing that gives the first team defence a much-needed rest ahead of a demanding schedule. The rotation strategy is largely driven by the upcoming Manchester derby against City on Sunday, leaving Carrick with little option but to carefully manage…
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Liverpool have emerged as potential suitors for AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone, according to transfer expert David Ornstein of The Athletic. The 25-year-old has established himself as a key player at the Stadio Olimpico since arriving from Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach a couple of years ago. Ornstein was speaking on The Athletic FC Podcast when the topic of potential January transfer deals arose, specifically around players who nearly moved in a previous window. He said: “Manu Kone, from the aforementioned Roma. He came very close to joining Chelsea before they pivoted to Lamine Camara.” Ornstein added further context around the…
Arsenal travel to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona tonight for matchday one of their UEFA Champions League campaign, kicking off at 20:00 UK time. Mikel Arteta’s side arrive in Naples in strong domestic form, having secured three Premier League wins and the FA Community Shield ahead of this continental opener. The Gunners will be eager to carry that momentum into Europe and pick up three points against Napoli on the road. David Raya is expected to keep his place in goal, continuing as the first-choice goalkeeper for Arsenal in both domestic and European competition. Ben White is likely to operate…
Arsenal and Manchester United are both targeting Bournemouth striker Evanilson as they look to bolster their attacking options in the January transfer window. Journalist Ekrem Konur has reported that both Premier League clubs are interested in signing the Brazilian forward, with Arsenal having already made an informal enquiry during the recently concluded summer window. Bournemouth rejected Arsenal’s approach last month, but it is believed a bid in the region of £56 million could convince the Cherries to part ways with the 26-year-old in January. A key reason Evanilson was not permitted to leave the Vitality Stadium in the summer was…
Liverpool are showing signs of renewed life under Andoni Iraola, who has brought a sharper, more direct style back to Anfield following the club’s struggles under Arne Slot. Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo have been central to that early promise, with Gakpo providing all three of the £125m striker’s goals so far this season. Despite the optimism surrounding Iraola’s appointment, questions are mounting over one of the club’s recent signings and whether he can justify his transfer fee. Jeremie Frimpong, signed from Bayer Leverkusen for £29.5m in May 2025, is drawing uncomfortable parallels with Naby Keita, arguably the biggest transfer…
Chelsea made a move for Fulham midfielder Sander Berge in the closing stages of the summer transfer window, according to a report from BBC Sport. The Blues were actively seeking a central midfielder after accepting that Enzo Fernandez would depart, with the Argentine joining Manchester City in a lucrative deal. Fulham firmly rejected Chelsea’s approach for Berge, shutting down any possibility of an immediate transfer between the two London clubs. The Norwegian international had been one of the standout performers at the World Cup, further raising his profile ahead of what proved to be a busy summer of speculation. Manchester…
Erling Haaland has joined an elite group of modern footballers by reaching 300 club career goals at a truly extraordinary pace. The Norway international reached the milestone with a match-winning header in Manchester City’s 1-0 victory over Coventry City on Saturday. Haaland has scored 165 goals in just 202 appearances for City, making him one of the most lethal strikers the Premier League has ever seen. Before City, he netted 86 goals for Borussia Dortmund, 29 for Red Bull Salzburg, and 20 for Norwegian club Molde, building his reputation steadily across Europe. Having won the Premier League Golden Boot in…
Liverpool are reportedly planning to reignite their interest in Brighton and Hove Albion winger Yankuba Minteh when the January transfer window opens. The Reds failed to land Minteh during the summer after Brighton held firm with a £75 million asking price, significantly above his £38 million Transfermarkt valuation. Liverpool had submitted a formal offer for the 22-year-old, but ultimately walked away from negotiations before the window closed. The club instead brought in Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain as their primary attacking addition during the summer business. Minteh originally joined Brighton from Newcastle United in the summer of 2024 and quickly…
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel believes Manchester United will make a move for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton next summer. Mikel made the prediction during a live Q&A with AFTV’s Robbie Lyle, broadcast on The Obi One Podcast, expressing strong admiration for the young Englishman. He said: “I love him! I love Adam Wharton, I’m a big, big fan. I think he’s going to go places, though, I think next season he will leave Crystal Palace.” Mikel went further, specifically naming United as the destination, adding: “I think they want to keep him for one more season and I…