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Barcelona star set to leave as Rashford decision made

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In the summer, Rashford made the switch from Manchester United to Barcelona on a season-long loan. ..Continue Reading

Since arriving in Spain, the England international has scored three times and provided five assists in ten outings across all competitions.

Just weeks ago, Rashford stole the spotlight with a two-goal performance that helped Barcelona defeat Newcastle United in the UEFA Champions League.

Thanks to his strong start, reports have surfaced suggesting Barcelona are prepared to make his temporary stay permanent.

According to SPORT, via Tribal, the club is reportedly set to activate the purchase clause in Rashford’s loan deal, though discussions around the fee continue due to financial constraints.

Barcelona can finalize the deal for £26.2 million, but Rashford — whose contract with Manchester United runs until June 2028 — may need to accept a reduction from his current £315,000 weekly wage.

Meanwhile, another Barcelona figure could be on his way out at the end of the 25/26 campaign.

As reported by Sport, the club has unexpectedly decided not to extend Robert Lewandowski’s contract.

At present, the iconic Polish forward is set to become a free agent when his current deal expires next summer.

There are suggestions that Barcelona’s leadership believes Lewandowski can no longer press with the intensity Hansi Flick demands.

Additionally, at 37 years old, there are concerns that Lewandowski’s performance levels are beginning to wane.

Since joining from Bayern Munich in 2022, Lewandowski has netted 105 goals in 156 appearances for Barcelona.

When asked recently about Lewandowski’s future, sporting director Deco commented: “We’re not going to talk about renewals in October. We’re taking it step by step.

“He’s (Lewandowski) one of the best strikers of recent years, a top-level player. He’s helped us a lot. He’s scored more than 40 goals, but we will analyse it. It’s time to talk about getting injured players back.”

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13/10/2025
Man United have already made their decision on Kobbie Mainoo as winter exit links persist – Man United News And Transfer News

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Word on the street is that come the winter transfer window, Kobbie Mainoo will once again ask to leave Manchester United.

Towards the end of the summer window, Mainoo requested a loan move.

The United midfield prodigy anticipated he would not play a key role under Ruben Amorim and wanted to join a club where regular game time was guaranteed.

With this being a FIFA World Cup year, the 20-year-old’s sole focus was earning a place in Thomas Tuchel’s England Three Lions squad.

United blocked the loan request, insisting he had a key role to play. But that promise has not held up.

From prodigy to peripheral

Behind Bruno Fernandes in the pecking order, Mainoo has struggled for minutes.

Of the 900-plus minutes United have played this season, he has featured in just 207, a frustrating return for a player once hailed as the brightest talent to emerge from the academy.

From key man to squad player, Mainoo might feel his World Cup hope is slipping away.

However, he can revive that dream if he pushes for a move in January.

Top clubs keen

Several top clubs are already circling. Napoli are pushing hard to reunite him with Scott McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund in Naples, while Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring the situation closely.

As speculation builds around a potential winter exit, transfer guru Pete O’Rourke has dropped a bombshell.

INEOS already have their answer

While Mainoo dreams of a season-defining move in January, O’Rourke, via Football Insider, reveals:

“Manchester United don’t really want to let Kobbie Mainoo leave.

“They blocked any move from Mainoo, and I would imagine they would look to do the same in January because he probably will be needed by United for this season in case there’s any injuries or anything else.

“They’ll be confident that they can keep all of them, and I don’t think they’ll be willing to let such a talented player like that leave United when they probably need all their best players to help Ruben Amorim have a successful season.”

Tricky situation

Hopefully, things change. Hopefully, Mainoo earns his place in Amorim’s line-up between now and the winter transfer window.

Because if he continues warming the bench, United’s No.37 may have no choice but to agitate for a move.

INEOS might believe they have already mapped out how to handle the Mainoo situation this winter, but it will not be as straightforward as they think.

Imagine United still blocking that move, leaving him to stagnate on the bench; he misses the World Cup.

Mainoo may never be the same after that.

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12/10/2025
Lamine Yamal made feelings clear on Ousmane Dembele winning the Ballon d’Or

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Dembélé’s standout performances during PSG’s historic Champions League run, culminating in their dominant victory over Inter in May, have catapulted him into serious contention for the prestigious award. ..Continue Reading

Yamal, also in the running for the Ballon d’Or, strengthened his case by playing a key role in Barcelona’s title-winning campaign.

Following Spain’s win over France in the UEFA Nations League semi-final earlier this summer, Yamal spoke openly about the rivalry between him and Dembélé in the race for football’s top individual honor.

“I always tell my mother that I try to give my best. The best thing is to speak on the field,” Yamal said in June.

“That’s what motivates me to play football; that’s what makes me get up in the morning. Dembele is a great player, but we’re in the final.”

Spain would go on to lose the UEFA Nations League final to Portugal, with Roberto Martinez side overseeing glory with a 5-3 penalty shootout victory.

However, Yamal did go on to add that he isn’t thinking about the Ballon d’Or and is instead focussing on winning more trophies for his club and country.

“I don’t think about the Ballon d’Or; I think you’ll end up badly if you only think about that. I think about winning,” Yamal stated earlier this summer.

“Imagine if I win the World Cup and the Champions League next year, then the Ballon d’Or will come by itself. But the most important thing is to enjoy football.”

Yamal enjoyed a good season at club level, as the teenage star managed 13 assists and nine goals in Barcelona’s title winning campaign.

However, despite the 18-year-old’s exploits, compatriot and PSG manager Luis Enrique has thrown his backing behind Dembele for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

“Everyone’s talking about the Ballon d’Or, I would give it to Ousmane Dembele,” Enrique said in the wake of PSG’s Champions League win.

“Just because of, if we think about how he defended today. He showed just what he was made of. He was a leader, he was humble, and he defended. Without a shadow of a doubt, he deserves this. Not just for the goals that he’s scored, but also for the pressing we saw. We’ve seen such a season from him, and he was exceptional.”

Dembele was essential as PSG lifted the Champions League in Munich as he scored eight goals and provided six assists, including a brace against Inter in the final, in Europe’s elite club competition.

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08/08/2025
Ruben Amorim has made it clear what he expects from his Man United number one next season – Man United News And Transfer News

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Manchester United’s goalkeeping department is set to be a major talking point this summer.

Among United’s many struggles in the 2024-25 season, poor goalkeeping stood out as a key weakness alongside their misfiring attack.

Instead of showing improvement after a shaky first season, André Onana became increasingly erratic, with clear flaws in his decision-making, positioning, and command of the penalty area.

His ball-playing skills and composure under pressure, the attributes that convinced Erik ten Hag to bring him in, ultimately proved irrelevant.

Repeated errors have cost United crucial results.

While Ruben Amorim occasionally turned to Altay Bayindir, his lack of match sharpness after months on the bench meant he too failed to convince.

Amorim’s requirements for a new number one

United are expected to move for a top-class shot-stopper this summer.

Bayindir is set to be sold, and reports, combined with his absence from the squad on the final day of the season, suggest Onana’s future at Old Trafford is uncertain.

According to Give Me Sport, Amorim has outlined his vision for a first-choice goalkeeper to the club’s recruitment team.

The former Sporting CP manager is prepared to move away from the modern preference for ball-playing goalkeepers and revert to traditional goalkeeping fundamentals.

Rather than seeking a contemporary goalkeeper, Amorim wants a dependable presence between the posts.

He is looking for someone strong in core attributes such as shot stopping, handling, and error minimisation.

This new custodian must bring calmness and stability to United’s backline, providing assurance and reducing the defensive uncertainty that has plagued the team in recent seasons.

Onana’s future in doubt

The profile Amorim is looking for in his number one is precisely what Onana has failed to deliver.

The Give Me Sport report suggests that United are keen to sell Onana, but they highlight that offloading the £47 million signing from 2023 will not be straightforward.

His transfer fee, wages, and reputation complicate the prospect of an easy exit.

That said, INEOS are considering cashing in on him. If they cannot secure a sale, they are expected to bring in a capable replacement for Bayindir, who is set to depart.

This new addition would provide serious competition for Onana, ensuring that United’s goalkeeping struggles are firmly left behind.

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28/05/2025
Cole Palmer has made his feelings clear on Liverpool transfer

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Journalist Simon Phillips reported on his Substack that both Liverpool and Manchester City have been keeping a close watch on Palmer ahead of the upcoming transfer window. ..Continue Reading

City are also said to have made an official inquiry about signing the talented Chelsea midfielder.

Palmer excelled during the first half of the campaign under new manager Enzo Maresca, netting 13 goals and registering six assists before the turn of the year.

However, his form has dipped in 2025, managing just one goal—a strike in a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth on January 14—sparking concerns about how he fits into Maresca’s tactical approach.

In The Telegraph, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher weighed in on Palmer’s future, discussing the potential of a move to Anfield, even though such a transfer remains unlikely.

He said: “It surprises me that no-one has argued that Palmer should be on the new champions’ radar.

“Far-fetched? Too expensive? Most likely. Liverpool ‘going big’ for footballers who are already established on mammoth and long contracts elsewhere is not their strategy.”

In addition to Carragher’s observations, Palmer is still bound to Chelsea for the next eight years, following the record-breaking nine-year contract he signed last summer.

Meanwhile, the 22-year-old has already expressed his thoughts on the newly crowned Premier League champions.

Speaking in October ahead of the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield, which the Reds went on to win 2-1, Palmer told club media: “I just remember the Anfield crowd from our last game there.

“They had a great team then, and they’ve got a great team now, so it will be a difficult game if we’re not 100 per cent on it.

“As a boy from Manchester, you’re aware of the relationship between both cities. It’s a bit of a rivalry. Everyone knows what their stadium is like, what their fans are like and what their team is like.”

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03/05/2025
VAR made huge error as new angle of second incident before Man Utd penalty emerges

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The defender was shown a red card after VAR ruled that he had denied a clear goal-scoring opportunity without attempting to play the ball, with United leading 1-0 at the time. ..Continue Reading

Bruno Fernandes stepped up to convert the resulting penalty, doubling his team’s advantage, before netting again to compound Bilbao’s misery with a third goal against the 10-man side.

Some fans contended that Vivian’s challenge on Rasmus Hojlund did not warrant a penalty, but focus soon shifted to an earlier moment in the match.

Alejandro Garnacho lost his footing just outside the box but quickly regained balance and continued his run.

As he got back up, he seemed to unintentionally make contact with the ball using his hand, momentarily stopping it before pushing forward again.

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But, the IFAB Laws of the Game indicates that the decision not to penalise Garnacho was correct.

The relevant section of Law 12, relating to handball, reads: “A handball offence is not committed when a player heads, kicks or plays the ball with another part of their body and it then hits their own hand/arm (unless the ball goes directly into the opponents’ goal or the player scores immediately afterwards).”

Simply put, if Garnacho’s handball had led directly to a goal he scored, it would have been considered an offense. However, since the play carried on, no infringement was committed.

With a 3-0 advantage against 10 men, Ruben Amorim’s squad will now aim to extend their lead even further, strengthening their grip on the tie ahead of the decisive second leg at Old Trafford.

For Bilbao, the prospect of hosting the final at their home ground adds extra motivation to cut down the deficit in what promises to be a daunting second half.

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02/05/2025
Ian Wright pleased Arsenal made Ollie Watkins move

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Ian Wright says he was ‘pleased’ ARSENAL at least made an attempt to sign Ollie Watkins this winter, as the Gunners made a last minute move to sign the Aston Villa star on deadline day.

Fans have been calling for the Gunners to strengthen in the final third in recent weeks, especially after injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus. But Arsenal were unable to bring in any players in the final days of the window, and Mikel Arteta has admitted he is unhappy with his lack of options up front.

The likes of Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, Dusan Vlahovic and Yoane Wissa were all linked in recent weeks, as well as Ollie Watkins and Alexander Isak, but Wright believes it was ‘always going to be tough’ for Arsenal to bring in the calibre of player they desired.

‘It was always going to be tough for us. Isak wasn’t even an option,’ the legendary ex-Arsenal striker said on the Wrighty’s House podcast.

‘When we’re talking about strikers, it’s a gamble and I don’t care who you are. Darwin Nunez, Rasmus Hojlund… Isak went for £63m, he’s the only one in recent times that I’m looking at as a striker who has probably doubled his money.

‘You look at Nicolas Jackson. For £32m, I’m happy with that. But when you start getting past £50m, you have to start thinking that it’s a pure gamble.

‘They’re hoping that it works and I don’t think Arsenal can afford to do that. That’s probably why they went for a 29-year-old in Ollie Watkins or Villa tried to get him to come to us, whatever it was.

‘As a club, I don’t think we can afford to take the chance on those kind of signings hitting or missing. It has to hit with Arsenal and this is why it’s so tough.

‘I’ve always thought it was so difficult to get somebody in January. Who is going to leave at that stage who is the calibre of player you want? We’re going to have to see something in the summer.’

Reporter Iomie Stanley says…

‘ARSENAL f****d up by not signing a new striker in the January window, they had the whole month to make moves, they could have got Jhon Duran for just £54 million if they made an offer, but now, they waited until deadline day to make moves.

‘If Arsenal wants to win that title, they need a striker, someone that can score 30 goals a season, they have players that can create chances, but Kai Havertz is not good enough and it could cost them come the end of the season.’

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