Rasmus Hojlund has declared his intention to stay at Manchester United and fight for his place amid reports that the club are trying to sign RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko. The Danish striker has insisted that he is ready to face competition and prove his worth, following a strong showing in pre-season against Bournemouth.
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has hailed Manchester United as a "hell of a team" after his side were thrashed 4-1 in a pre-season friendly. The Red Devils' sharpness and "intensity" impressed not just Iraola, but also Ruben Amorim, who noted his team’s progress as they gear up for the new campaign on the back of their horror 2024-25 season.
Fulham are reportedly targeting a deal for Oleksandr Zinchenko, marking their second attempt to sign an out-of-favour Arsenal player this summer. Currently also in talks regarding a move for winger Reiss Nelson, the Cottagers have now approached the Gunners regarding the Ukrainian left-back, who has fallen down the pecking order at the Emirates under Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman has been compared to Lionel Messi by Gunners legend Perry Groves, who has urged Mikel Arteta to nurture the 15-year-old’s talent in the same way Birmingham did with Jude Bellingham. Groves praised the 15-year-old’s unique ability and left-footed grace while calling him a “scary talent” following his impressive pre-season displays.
Manchester United continue to look for a new No.9 and even though Ollie Watkins does represent an upgrade to their current options, he's not the guy to solve all their problems