Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has taken drastic measures to arrest his side's alarming slump by arranging a behind-closed-doors friendly during the international break. The Red Devils are set to utilise Sir Jim Ratcliffe's multi-club network to find a sparring partner in a bid to rediscover their winning touch.
Rio Ferdinand has sparked a massive debate by jokingly demanding that Joleon Lescott hand over his 2011-12 Premier League winner's medal. The Manchester United legend is leading the calls for Manchester City to face the ultimate punishment after being found guilty of numerous financial breaches.
Former Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo is contemplating an immediate departure from Racing Club following their painful Copa Argentina exit. Boyhood side Estudiantes have initiated preliminary discussions with the veteran centre-back, aiming to secure an experienced reinforcement in time for their Copa Libertadores semi-final tie.
Djibril Cisse has launched a furious response to Mike Dean after the former Premier League referee questioned Queens Park Rangers' tactical decisions during Manchester City's legendary title-winning afternoon in 2012. The former France international, who scored for the Hoops that day, hit back at long-standing conspiracy theories surrounding the match that saw Sergio Aguero snatch the trophy from Manchester United.