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Højlund Poised To Become Napoli Staple With €44m Deal Locked

Højlund Poised To Become Napoli Staple With €44m Deal Locked

September 20, 2025 7:54 am

There is increasing confidence at Manchester United that Rasmus Højlund’s move to Napoli will be made permanent after a season-long loan. The deal includes a conditional obligation to buy the 22-year-old striker for €44 million, which is set to take effect if Napoli qualify for next season’s Champions League.

Højlund, who joined United from Atalanta in 2023, has not quite delivered the consistency expected during his time in the Premier League. In 95 appearances across competitions, he scored 26 goals but often struggled for rhythm and regular starts, particularly under Ruben Amorim. Reports suggest that United have already more or …

Sterling Draws Interest As Chelsea Freeze Him Out

Sterling Draws Interest As Chelsea Freeze Him Out

September 15, 2025 6:50 am

Manchester United, Napoli, and Bayern Munich have all been linked with moves for Raheem Sterling, though not all approaches appear to have advanced significantly.

United made tentative contact in the late stages of last summer’s window, but Sterling was not strongly inclined to push for a move. His salary demands and questions about how regularly he would feature were also factors that slowed progress.

Napoli have assessed Sterling as a potential addition to their squad, particularly as they weigh alternatives to other attacking targets. The England international’s versatility and experience continue to make him an attractive option for clubs in …

Yeray Álvarez handed 10-month UEFA Ban For Doping Violation

Yeray Álvarez handed 10-month UEFA Ban For Doping Violation

September 8, 2025 2:04 pm

Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Álvarez has been suspended for ten months by UEFA after testing positive for a banned substance during a routine anti-doping check. The test was carried out in May 2025, following Bilbao’s Europa League semi-final first leg against Manchester United.

UEFA’s disciplinary panel confirmed on Monday that Álvarez had returned a positive result for Canrenone, a diuretic listed as a prohibited substance by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Though the chemical is often linked to masking agents, UEFA ruled that the violation was non-intentional.

In its decision, the governing body cited Álvarez’s explanation that he had accidentally ingested …

Trabzonspor, Man United Agree Onana Loan Deal

Trabzonspor, Man United Agree Onana Loan Deal

September 6, 2025 4:00 pm

Manchester United have reached a verbal agreement with Turkish club Trabzonspor for the season-long loan of goalkeeper André Onana, though the final decision rests with the player himself.

Onana, 29, joined United from Inter Milan in the summer of 2023 in a deal worth £47 million and was expected to be a long-term replacement for David de Gea. His time at Old Trafford, however, has been turbulent. While he showed flashes of his ability, high-profile errors and injuries undermined his position, and under new manager Ruben Amorim, he has slipped completely out of the Premier League picture.

Altay Bayındır has …

Greenwood Rejects Jamaica, Holds Out For England

Greenwood Rejects Jamaica, Holds Out For England

September 4, 2025 10:34 am

Mason Greenwood has edged closer to one of the most delicate decisions in his career: which country to represent at the international level. The 22-year-old forward, now rebuilding his career abroad after a turbulent exit from Manchester United, has turned down an invitation from Jamaica, his father’s homeland.

For the Jamaican Football Federation, it was a chance to secure a marquee player, someone who could bring European pedigree and sharpen the team’s attack ahead of upcoming qualifiers. Head coach Steve McClaren did not mask his disappointment when asked about Greenwood’s decision but kept the tone measured. “We hoped to have …

Man United To Cover 20% Of Sancho’s Salary At Aston Villa

Man United To Cover 20% Of Sancho’s Salary At Aston Villa

September 2, 2025 10:30 am

Jadon Sancho has completed a season-long loan move to Aston Villa from Manchester United, marking a significant step in his career. Villa will pay a loan fee and cover 80% of Sancho’s £200,000-per-week wages, with Manchester United responsible for the remaining 20%.

The 25-year-old winger, who joined United from Borussia Dortmund for £73 million in 2021, spent the previous season on loan at Chelsea. Despite contributing to Chelsea’s UEFA Conference League victory, the club opted not to make the move permanent. Sancho turned down offers from Roma, Juventus, and Besiktas before choosing Villa, influenced partly by speaking to former loanee …

Manchester United Close In On Antwerp Goalkeeper Lammens

Manchester United Close In On Antwerp Goalkeeper Lammens

August 31, 2025 1:05 pm

Manchester United have submitted an improved offer to Royal Antwerp for goalkeeper Senne Lammens, according to multiple sources. The 23-year-old Belgian is now set to decide whether to accept the move—and reports indicate he would undergo his medical today if the deal proceeds.

Sources close to the negotiations confirm that the clubs are edging closer to agreement. Fabrizio Romano reports that Manchester United and Antwerp are in very advanced talks, with Lammens having already agreed to personal terms and Royal Antwerp valuing the transfer at approximately €25 million (£22 million) including add-ons.

The goalkeeper has been notably omitted from Antwerp’s …

Man United Block Mainoo Loan, Insist Midfielder Stays

Man United Block Mainoo Loan, Insist Midfielder Stays

August 29, 2025 1:20 pm

Manchester United have firmly rejected Kobbie Mainoo’s request to leave the club on loan this summer, directing him instead to stay and fight for his place in the first team. The 20-year-old academy graduate has informed the club that he wants more regular playing time ahead of next summer’s World Cup, but United’s hierarchy—including directors and coaching staff—are united in denying his departure. 

Mainoo, who has been at Old Trafford since he was seven and made his mark by scoring in the 2024 FA Cup final, has struggled for minutes this season. He has yet to feature in the Premier …

Onana Vows To Stay At Man United Despite Transfer Rumors

Onana Vows To Stay At Man United Despite Transfer Rumors

August 28, 2025 4:43 pm

Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana has made it abundantly clear: he plans to remain at Old Trafford this season, despite swirling speculation linking him to moves abroad. Trusted sources report that Onana is determined to stay unless manager Rúben Amorim explicitly indicates otherwise.

Interest did materialize—from both AS Monaco and the Saudi Pro League—but Onana remains steadfast in his resolve to fight for his place. He is believed to have rebuffed overtures and is currently focused on proving himself under Amorim.

Onana, who arrived from Inter Milan in 2023 under Erik ten Hag for about £43–44 million, holds a contract …

Casemiro Rejects Al Nassr To Stay At Man United

Casemiro Rejects Al Nassr To Stay At Man United

August 27, 2025 8:17 pm

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has reportedly rejected a fresh approach from Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr, opting instead to remain at Old Trafford as he looks ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The 33-year-old Brazilian star, who joined United from Real Madrid in 2022 for a reported fee of £70 million, has turned down multiple offers from Saudi Arabia in recent months. Al Nassr, home to Cristiano Ronaldo and several other global stars, had made a renewed attempt to convince the midfielder with a lucrative proposal. However, Casemiro has once again made it clear that his priority is …

Betis Near Agreement To Bring Antony Back From Man United

Betis Near Agreement To Bring Antony Back From Man United

August 26, 2025 5:39 pm

Real Betis have reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Manchester United for the return of Brazilian winger Antony—initially on loan, with a pathway to a permanent transfer. This move could mark a turning point for both player and club alike, blending Betis’ tactical needs with United’s intricate transfer strategy.

Antony, once signed by United in 2022 for a hefty £86 million, endured a tough stint that failed to live up to the expectations that accompanied the large price tag. Despite scoring just 12 goals in 96 appearances, his career took a positive turn during his recent loan at …

Man United Struggles Worsen Under Amorim After Ten Hag Exit

Man United Struggles Worsen Under Amorim After Ten Hag Exit

August 25, 2025 12:20 pm

At Manchester United, the hiring of Ruben Amorim has exposed a dramatic swing in fortunes. Looking back at Erik ten Hag’s final stretch, his Red Devils went 12–7–10 in their last 29 Premier League games—a win rate of just over 40 percent. By contrast, Amorim’s opening 29 outings tell a bleaker story: 7–7–15, a slump beneath the expectations that once surrounded his arrival.

Ten Hag’s closing run was far from spectacular, but it offered a decent measure of stability. His side registered 12 wins—enough to sustain a mid-table pulse, if not a title challenge.

Enter Amorim. From the outset, he …

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