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Ruben Amorim launched a furious attack on Manchester United players after an embarrassing Carabao Cup exit as the Red Devils boss vowed to fix mounting problems. United’s season lurched into full-blown crisis on Wednesday night as League Two minnows Grimsby edged them 12-11 in penalty shootout. The tie had already descended into chaos before the shootout, with United forced to rescue themselves from two goals down against opponents who cost a fraction of their squad value.

Alejandro Garnacho is finally closing in on a £40 million ($54m) transfer to Chelsea, with Manchester United offloading another attacking outcast.

Vincent Kompany was relieved after Harry Kane's two-goal contribution led Bayern Munich to victory against third side Wehen in the DFB-Pokal.

N’Golo Kante may be set for a return to Ligue 1 as Paris FC and Monaco consider moves for the veteran midfielder after his stint in the Middle East.

Nicolas Jackson is set to join Bayern Munich on loan from Chelsea. According to Sky Germany, the west London outfit are willing to sanction a loan move with an obligation to buy, should a permanent deal prove tricky to finalise. But there’s a catch, as interested sides must stump up a hefty £10 million ($13.5m) loan fee.

AC Milan have approached Manchester City for Manuel Akanji, challenging Galatasaray after the Swiss defender rejected a £15 million move to Turkey.

Erik ten Hag is already under scrutiny at Bayer Leverkusen after early performances failed to show signs of his trademark philosophy.

Tom Brady and Birmingham saw their fingers burned by Wayne Rooney, but will the Blues seek another managerial “name” at some point?

Brentford's hopes of signing striker Georges Mikautadze have been dashed as the player has refused to leave Lyon despite the club's financial pressure

Jude Bellingham is reportedly ahead of schedule in his recovery from shoulder surgery, with a new return date being set for the Real Madrid star.

Arsenal have reportedly stepped up the pace in the final days of the transfer window by opening direct negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen for Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapie. The Gunners, determined to bolster their backline before the deadline slams shut, are now thrashing out the fine print of a potential agreement after already agreeing personal terms with the 23-year-old.

Dayot Upamecano wants a pay rise to match Alphonso Davies as Bayern Munich prepare talks over a contract extension with the French defender.

Ruben Amorim’s “unusual” superstitions have been branded “really bizarre”, with the Manchester United manager refusing to watch penalties.

Thomas Muller marked his first Vancouver Whitecaps start with a dramatic penalty, later revealing how Robert Lewandowski once borrowed his technique.

Former Premier League midfielder Danny Murphy has launched a scathing attack on Ruben Amorim and blamed the manager for Manchester United's rapid decline. The ex-Liverpool star has delivered a damning assessment of Amorim, claiming the Portuguese coach’s tactical setup is crippling the club and dragging its midfielders backwards. Murphy, never shy of a strong opinion, claimed Amorim’s obsession with his rigid system has turned Old Trafford into a graveyard for creativity.

Xavi Simons flew into London for crunch talks with Tottenham and Chelsea prepared to battle it out for the RB Leipzig star’s signature.

Tyrell Malacia looks close to ending his Manchester United exile as La Liga side Elche step up efforts to secure his signature.

Former Newcastle United midfielder Chris Waddle has urged his old club to cut ties with Alexander Isak immediately, branding the striker’s drawn-out transfer drama a “shambles” that has humiliated the club. With Liverpool circling with a £150 million ($203m) bid, the saga has dominated Newcastle’s summer, leaving fans furious, executives scrambling, and the dressing room clouded with uncertainty.

Randal Kolo Muani closed in on a Juventus return as Paris Saint-Germain and the Italian giants edged towards sealing a €60 million transfer agreement.

Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke admits it is a “disappointment” that the Red Devils have not put a transfer in place for Emi Martinez.

Chelsea have accepted AC Milan's bid for Christopher Nkunku as the French forward nears a move to Serie A.

UEFA has announced a major change to the Champions League final that will be implemented for the first time in the 2025-26 showpiece.

Ousmane Dembele told Paris Saint-Germain to stop obsessing over the Champions League and look to deliver another "extraordinary season".

Troubled West Ham have reportedly agreed a deal upwards of £40 million for Southampton star Mateus Fernandes as they try to kickstart their season.

Cardiff have been urged to find their own “stardust” that allows them to rival Ryan Reynolds and Snoop Dogg, with Gareth Bale in the frame.

UEFA’s executive committee is preparing to deliver a historic ruling, with the decision on Villarreal vs Barcelona in Miami set for September 11.

Despite Dani Ceballos' and Real Betis' wish to reunite, a move for the Spaniard to Villamarin remains unlikely given Real Madrid's valuation.

Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen has reportedly informed the club that he wants to join Newcastle, which might open the door for Alexander Isak to complete his much-anticipated move to Liverpool. Despite his plea, chairman Jeff Shi has made it crystal clear: there will be no exit this window, as revealed by The Athletic.

David Beckham has paid homage to Inter Miami “leader” Lionel Messi, saying “there is only one” of the Argentine GOAT.