Manchester United and Manchester City are preparing to go head-to-head in a massive transfer battle for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. Both clubs are keen to wrap up a deal as soon as the Premier League season concludes to avoid a bidding war driven by the upcoming World Cup.
Liverpool legend John Barnes admits that Mohamed Salah’s exploits in the Premier League have eclipsed those of Cristiano Ronaldo, but is the Egyptian’s legacy greater than Thierry Henry’s? A modern day icon will be leaving Anfield as a free agent in the summer, as his contract is terminated. His standing in English football has been compared with Manchester United and Arsenal idols.
Nicky Butt has claimed that Jose Mourinho is still capable of leading Manchester United, despite the fractious end to his first spell at the club. The United legend has admitted he would welcome the prospect of the "Special One" returning to the Old Trafford dugout, citing his proven track record of delivering trophies.
Aston Villa have been hit with a significant injury setback as Jadon Sancho is set for a spell on the sidelines during a pivotal period of the season. The Manchester United loanee is now facing a race against time to return to full fitness for the club's European and domestic run-in.
Ajax are facing a significant legal battle that could see them forced to pay out millions following the high-profile departures of Antony and Lisandro Martinez to Manchester United in 2022. A scout has taken the Dutch giants to court, claiming he was unfairly cut out of the record-breaking deals that saw the duo head to Old Trafford.
Barcelona find themselves at a critical juncture regarding the future of Marcus Rashford, who is currently on loan at the Spotify Camp Nou from Manchester United. The club's alternative transfer targets have been revealed should they decide not to sign him outright.
Manchester United are preparing a massive financial reset by offloading five senior stars this summer. The move aims to slash more than £1 million per week from the payroll to fund a squad overhaul and ease the financial burden on the club.
Manchester United academy coach Adam Lawrence has opened up on Chido Obi’s absence from the senior squad, following former boss Ruben Amorim's controversial public criticism. While the Danish wonderkid was a regular fixture in first-team squads last season, his progression has seemingly stalled in 2025-26.
Paul Pogba may have once been the most expensive footballer on the planet, but his current financial standing at Monaco tells a very different story. The former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder is reportedly earning a salary that doesn't even place him among the top 10 earners in the principality.
Elliot Anderson continues to generate plenty of transfer speculation, amid links to Manchester rivals United and City, but Chris Waddle can see the England international returning to his roots at Newcastle. Nottingham Forest are expected to field plenty of offers for the classy midfielder this summer, with it possible that an emotional homecoming could be taken in by the highly-rated 23-year-old.
Manchester United have been told they would be “silly” not to rekindle interest in England captain Harry Kane if exit doors do open up at Bayern Munich. The Bundesliga champions are reluctant to part with their prolific No.9, but concede that big-money offers could force their hand. Kane has previously seen a move to Old Trafford mooted, and fresh transfer talks may be lined up.
Reports of the purchase option in Marcus Rashford’s loan agreement at Barcelona expiring have been addressed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. It has been suggested that the €30 million (£26m/$35m) buyout clause in the winger’s deal at Camp Nou is no longer valid, with parent club Manchester United therefore in a position to dictate what happens in the summer window.
Jesse Lingard completed a stunning move to Corinthians early last month after turning down an offer from MLS. The former Manchester United midfielder was convinced to move to Brazil following a recommendation from his former team-mate Memphis Depay and a pitch from agent Fernando Martins.
The staggering financial scale of the Premier League has been laid bare once again as official figures reveal top-flight clubs spent a record-breaking £460 million on agent fees over the last year, with Chelsea emerging as the league’s biggest spender. The total fees spent by Premier League clubs represents a 13 per cent increase on the previous 12 months.
Harry Maguire is facing the prospect of a lengthy spell on the sidelines after being charged by the Football Association for his conduct following his dismissal against Bournemouth. The Manchester United defender was sent off during the 78th minute of the Premier League encounter and now faces further disciplinary action.
Marcus Rashford's long-term future has been plunged into fresh doubt following reports that Barcelona have allowed a crucial transfer deadline to pass. The England forward, who has spent the campaign on loan at Camp Nou, now faces the prospect of an unexpected return to Manchester United this summer.
Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe sparked wild celebrations in Kinshasa by scoring a dramatic 100th-minute winner to send DR Congo to the 2026 World Cup. The historic 1-0 victory over Jamaica in the intercontinental play-off final ends a 52-year absence from the global stage for the Central African nation.
There is widespread confusion following Nico Schlotterbeck’s comments regarding the lack of a contract extension at BVB. Two top clubs are reportedly already champing at the bit.
He got off to an absolutely dream start at FC Bayern. Since then, however, Joshua Zirkzee’s career has been very up and down. He is now increasingly turning into a flop, whilst his sale was arguably one of the biggest coups of the Salihamidzic era at the record champions.
Towering Czechia goalkeeper Radek Vitek is determined to return to Manchester United and fight Senne Lammens for a starting role, explicitly rejecting the idea of sitting on the bench. The stopper is currently on loan at Bristol City.
Former Manchester United defender Gerard Pique has completely ruled out the possibility of becoming the club's manager in the future. The Spaniard cited the demanding daily routine and the necessity of managing massive egos as the main reasons he has no interest in replacing interim boss Michael Carrick, preferring instead to stay entirely disconnected from the sport's coaching side.
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