Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has quickly reminded everyone of his value following his spell in the wilderness under the previous manager at Old Trafford. The 21-year-old was absent from the starting lineup on the opening weekend against Hull City, yet his influence was immediately felt against Ipswich Town in central midfield. Sunday’s performance belonged to Bruno Fernandes in many respects, but United were visibly a stronger outfit with Mainoo pulling the strings alongside him. Against Ipswich, Mainoo recorded 23 carries and successfully completed four of his five attempted dribbles, demonstrating exactly the kind of composure and quality that makes…
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Arsenal are being strongly tipped to make a move for Bournemouth forward Junior Kroupi when the January transfer window opens. According to The Independent’s Miguel Delaney, Kroupi will “almost certainly” be an option for the Gunners at the turn of the year. Delaney believes Arsenal may need to re-enter the market for a top-quality forward in January, given the injury records of Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard, and Bukayo Saka in recent seasons. The French youngster is primarily a centre-forward but can also operate as an attacking midfielder or on the left wing, giving him considerable versatility. Kroupi enjoyed a brilliant…
Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are all reportedly targeting Bayern Munich right back Josip Stanisic as they plan their defensive recruitment for 2027. Journalist Ekrem Konur has reported that all three Premier League clubs have identified the Croatian international as a priority defensive target for next year. A fee of around 56 million would be required to test Bayern Munich’s resolve over a potential sale of the full back. The transfer will be far from straightforward given Stanisic’s prominence in Vincent Kompany’s plans at the Bavarian club. Despite the three-way interest, Arsenal may ultimately prove the least committed of the…
Nicolas Raskin’s future at Rangers remains unresolved on deadline day, with the Belgian midfielder having appeared almost certain to depart throughout the summer transfer window. Raskin has just two years remaining on his current deal at Ibrox, making this a logical moment for both club and player to consider a parting of ways. His stock has never been higher after a fine World Cup with Belgium’s Red Devils, and that raised profile has only attracted further attention from clubs across Europe. Hull City registered notable interest in Raskin at one stage during the window, though that deal never advanced to…
Manchester United held a genuine interest in signing Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, according to a report from The Athletic. The 23-year-old first attracted widespread attention through a series of impressive performances for Stade Rennais before Real Madrid moved to sign him in 2021. Since arriving at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Camavinga has been part of a hugely successful era for the Spanish giants, winning two La Liga titles and two Champions League trophies. He has also collected several other major cup honours during his time in Madrid, establishing himself as one of the more decorated young midfielders in European…
Chelsea reportedly made an 11th-hour attempt to sign Everton midfielder James Garner before the transfer window closed, according to talkSPORT. The 25-year-old has become one of the most productive midfielders in the Premier League after establishing himself as a key starter at Goodison Park. Last season, Garner scored three goals and registered seven assists in 41 appearances across all competitions, cementing his reputation as a well-rounded midfielder. Chelsea’s interest intensified following the departure of Enzo Fernandez, who left the club to join Manchester City, leaving a clear gap in Xabi Alonso’s midfield options. Alonso was particularly attracted by Garner’s versatility,…
Crystal Palace are set to reignite their pursuit of Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez in the January transfer window after a summer deal collapsed. The move broke down after Ordonez failed a medical, with the results revealing a foot injury sustained at the World Cup was worse than initially feared. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reported that Ordonez had “said yes” to joining Palace in what would have been a €30m deal, equivalent to £26m plus add-ons. The broken metatarsal, picked up during the World Cup, had originally been expected to keep the defender sidelined for around four to eight weeks.…
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly pursuing a late move for Nottingham Forest full back Neco Williams before the summer transfer window closes. Spurs have endured a miserable start to the Premier League season, suffering back-to-back defeats against Brentford and Newcastle United in their opening two fixtures. Roberto De Zerbi is now looking to strengthen his squad before the window shuts, with the left back position identified as a priority area requiring urgent reinforcement. The defensive struggles have been compounded by concerns over Andy Robertson’s performances at the back, adding further pressure on the club to act quickly in the market. The…
Liverpool and Everton are both reportedly plotting a late move to sign VfB Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling, according to Sky Germany. The 25-year-old has attracted significant attention from across Europe after a productive campaign that demonstrated his quality at the highest level. Leweling initially arrived at Stuttgart on loan from FC Union Berlin in 2023 before the deal was made permanent the following year. He began life at MHP Arena as a rotational option but gradually worked his way into the starting lineup and became a key figure in the side. Last season he scored 11 goals and registered 12…