Former Chelsea and Liverpool striker Fabio Borini has revealed he wanted to sue former club Sampdoria as they did not feed him during a lean patch in his career. Borini's revelations come just weeks after his surprise return to English football with Salford City, who are owned by members from Manchester United's 'Class of '92'. Back on English shores, the Italian will be looking to rebuild his career and rediscover his love for the game after what he describes as one of the darkest periods of his life.
Wayne Rooney has opened up on the biggest regret of his entire footballing career - and it involves Cristiano Ronaldo. Rooney played at three World Cups for England but has revealed that he wishes he had sat one of them out as he was not fully fit at the time. The legendary striker also admitted he was close to not joining Manchester United after a rival Premier League side enquired about him.
Arne Slot has boldly claimed that he will not focus on Liverpool's defence as the Reds boss hopes that his side will outscore every opponent on the way, emerging stronger than before. Following a humiliating 3-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Crystal Palace at Anfield, questions have been asked of the Reds' leaking backline, but the Dutch manager insisted that he will not compromise his attacking principles even as the club’s defensive frailties threaten to unravel their season.
Paul Scholes has thanked his followers on Instagram for their messages of support after his remarkably open discussion about caring for his autistic son Aiden in a recent episode of the Stick to Football podcast. The legendary Manchester United midfielder stopped doing television punditry on live matches in order to look after Aiden and above all keep him in a regular routine.
Lucas Paqueta has been sanctioned by the Football Association (FA) for "two proven breaches" following their investigation into alleged spot-fixing. The West Ham United and Brazil midfielder was cleared of four spot-fixing charges by an independent commission in July - almost two years after English football's governing body launched their investigation.
Unai Emery has been warned that Ollie Watkins could still be "upset" over how the manager used Marcus Rashford as Aston Villa's "main man" last season, only to fall back upon the ex-Brentford forward this campaign. Rashford, who has since joined Barcelona on loan from Manchester United to resurrect his career, became the focal point of Villa's attack during his short stay in the West Midlands, but not everyone in claret and blue may have been thrilled about it.
Alexander Isak start to life at Liverpool has been far from smooth, and Arne Slot has shared a disappointing injury update ahead of their Premier League fixture against Aston Villa. There were high hopes when Isak arrived to spearhead the Reds' attack after his British-record move from Newcastle United, but his battle with fitness issues has derailed those ambitions. The forward limped off during their 5-1 demolition of Eintracht Frankfurt and hasn't featured since.
Jadon Sancho has been urged by a Premier League legend to improve his attitude so he does not waste the latest opportunity to kickstart his career at Aston Villa. Sancho is into the third loan spell of his disastrous time at Manchester United but he has struggled to get into Unai Emery's side, playing just 52 minutes in the Premier League so far.
Thomas Frank has been warned his relationship with Tottenham fans will continue to be a "slow burner" if their hopes of seeing attacking football are not met. The Dane has led Spurs to third in the Premier League but his brand of football has received a lukewarm reception from supporters, who have been labelled as being "obsessed" with how their team play.
Real Madrid are leading the race for Marc Guehi as the La Liga leaders are reportedly "confident" of beating Liverpool to complete the free signing of the Crystal Palace captain. The 25-year-old centre-back is out of contract at the end of the current season, and with Palace unable to convince him to stay, Guehi has emerged as one of Europe’s most in-demand free agents. The Reds tried their best to get him to Merseyside, but their attempts failed flat on their face after Palace chairman Steve Parish chose to shut the door on the transfer in the 11th hour.
Spain's anti-violence commission have recommended a Real Oviedo supporter is fined £3,521 (€4,000/$4,625) for allegedly directing racist abuse towards Barcelona forward Marcus Rashford. The incident is alleged to have taken place during the Spanish champions' 3-1 victory over Oviedo in La Liga on 25 September - a match in which the Manchester United loanee recorded an assist.
Senne Lammens has made a bold claim that he isn't "afraid" of Andre Onana's Manchester United legacy, with the Belgian goalkeeper is preparing for the long haul at Old Trafford. The Red Devils have had a couple of legends between the sticks at the Theatre of Dreams, such as Peter Schmeichel and Edwin van der Sar. Many might make a case for David de Gea as well, but most will concur that the Spaniard was the last of the goalkeeping stars. With Onana, a sharp decline started as United slipped to horrifying depths, with the Cameroonian committing several costly mistakes, which saw him shipped out on loan to Trabzonspor.
Shortly before the coronavirus pandemic forced the world into lockdown in December 2019, Tottenham recorded and released a video of their first-team players driving academy kids to training. Lucas Moura, still basking in the heroism of his Amsterdam miracle half a year earlier, surprised an 11-year-old boy with his presence as they took the car for a spin. Along the way, the Brazil international had some words of wisdom for the child.
Crystal Palace owner Steve Parish believes the club would have taken a "significant risk" by going through with Marc Guehi's proposed transfer to Liverpool. The England international was on the cusp of moving to the Reds on transfer deadline day, only for the Eagles to pull the plug at the last minute as they struggled to find a suitable replacement.
Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche has blamed the media for twisting his quotes on Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim to make them "clickbait" and insisted that he "didn't question him as a person". The English tactician is preparing for his first home Premier League match in charge of the Reds after replacing Ange Postecoglou, against Amorim's resurgent United this Saturday at the City Ground, and before the battle lines are drawn, he was eager to set the record straight.
With the title race having already swung back and forth while the top-four and relegation battles are as open as they have been for a few years, the Premier League is becoming increasingly difficult to predict. Sure, the odd match still follows the formbook, but a number of teams are proving tough to pin down and figure out what to expect from them on a game-to-game basis.
Former Premier League star Troy Deeney believes Bournemouth sensation Antoine Semenyo has what it takes to reach the very top — even suggesting the Ghanaian forward could one day line up for Real Madrid. The Watford legend hailed the 25-year-old as one of the Premier League’s most underrated stars and challenged him to maintain his stunning early-season form to fulfil his world-class potential.
Former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Alfie Whiteman has officially retired from professional football at just 26 to pursue a new career as a photographer and film director. The lifelong Spurs player, once seen as a promising academy graduate, has joined the award-winning production company Somesuch, where he plans to channel his creativity into storytelling, photography, and filmmaking.
Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid are circling Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck, with the German defender’s contract talks at a standstill. Bild reports that Schlotterbeck, whose current deal runs until 2027, has rejected Dortmund’s latest offer and is demanding a wage closer to €14 million per year, a figure the Reds are reportedly ready to offer him next summer.
Manchester United legend Nani has urged fellow icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney to publicly support the club amid its recent resurgence under Ruben Amorim. The four-time Premier League winner said the Red Devils 'need the support' of its biggest names as the team continues its revival following a turbulent start to the 2025/26 campaign.
Lisandro Martinez is back in Manchester United training after eight months on the sidelines following a serious knee injury but Ruben Amorim has warned the defender not to rush his return to action. The Argentine centre-back was keen to face Nottingham Forest this weekend, yet Amorim has confirmed he will not feature as the Red Devils continue to manage his recovery carefully.
Paris Saint-Germain are moving swiftly to extend the contract of club prodigy Senny Mayulu. The 19-year-old midfielder who scored in the 2025 Champions League final is being monitored by Premier League giants Manchester City and Chelsea as his current contract expires in 2027. However, the French champions are finalising a contract extension that could secure the future of one of Europe’s most exciting young talents.
Manchester United are expected to lose both Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo when the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in December. The tournament, which takes place in Morocco, starts over the festive period and runs until mid-January. United won't lose a plethora of players for the competition but the absence of both Mbeumo and Amad will hit the Premier League side hard.
Pep Guardiola delivered a worrying update on Erling Haaland's injury status ahead of Manchester City’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth. The 24-year-old marksman sat out City’s 3-1 Carabao Cup victory over Swansea midweek, a result that booked their place in the quarter-finals. But it is still uncertain whether he will be fit to face Bournemouth this weekend at the Etihad.
Liverpool have been dealt another piece of concerning news, as it has been reported that Jeremie Frimpong will be ruled out for six weeks following the hamstring injury he picked up at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League. The Reds' £29.5million summer signing has already spent time out injured and started just one Premier League game as a result, and his latest hamstring issue will keep him out for the near future.
Santiago Gimenez’s goal drought in Serie A has forced AC Milan to consider reinforcements ahead of the January window. The Mexico international hasn't been able to find the net in any of the opening nine games of the tournament, prompting CEO Giorgio Furlani and sporting director Igli Tare to start scouting alternatives. Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee has re-emerged as a prime target, while Roma’s Artem Dovbyk remains a fallback option if talks stall.
Liverpool have been warned that Florian Wirtz could leave in January, as Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is keeping tabs on his former Bayer Leverkusen apprentice. The German arrived at Anfield amid huge fanfare this summer for a staggering £116 million ($153m). The 22-year-old was supposed to be the creative spark to define Arne Slot’s new era. But ten games into his English journey, the German wonderkid is already under the microscope for his ordinary performances, and the pressure is mounting fast.
Manchester United director of football Jason Wilcox has spoken about the club's continued need to invest in new players ahead of the January transfer window, as they seek to drive standards on and off the pitch following three successive Premier League wins. Approaching one year since Ruben Amorim was appointed as head coach, the Red Devils have taken strides in the right direction but Wilcox reiterated that there is still a way to go.
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes revealed his "biggest regret in football" that curiously involves former manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Despite lifting 25 major trophies, including 11 Premier League titles and two Champions League crowns, Scholes confessed that his biggest regret wasn’t a missed shot or a lost final. But it was a conversation he had with the legendary manager that he wishes he could erase from his memory.
Liverpool are not believed to be considering sacking head coach Arne Slot, despite the club's dreadful run of form which has seen the Reds lose six games in seven and crash out of the Carabao Cup at the hands of Crystal Palace on Wednesday night. Slot's side have not performed anywhere close to expectations in recent weeks but the Premier League winner is believed to have a lot of credit in the bank, with his job not at threat.
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