Nicolas Jackson is set to join Bayern Munich on loan from Chelsea. According to Sky Germany, the west London outfit are willing to sanction a loan move with an obligation to buy, should a permanent deal prove tricky to finalise. But there’s a catch, as interested sides must stump up a hefty £10 million ($13.5m) loan fee.
Ruben Amorim launched a furious attack on Manchester United players after an embarrassing Carabao Cup exit as the Red Devils boss vowed to fix mounting problems. United’s season lurched into full-blown crisis on Wednesday night as League Two minnows Grimsby edged them 12-11 in penalty shootout. The tie had already descended into chaos before the shootout, with United forced to rescue themselves from two goals down against opponents who cost a fraction of their squad value.
Grimsby goalkeeper Christy Pym admitted that he is a Manchester United fan and was "half fuming" after Ruben Amorim's side dismal performance in the Carabao Cup defeat. The League Two side delivered a night of pure footballing theatre, dumping the Red Devils out of the Carabao Cup in an extraordinary second-round tie that ended with an 18-minute penalty shootout. They held their nerve, edging United 12-11 on spot-kicks after a 2-2 draw.
Manchester United's transfer stance on Kobbie Mainoo has been revealed after reported transfer enquiries from Tottenham. The 20-year-old midfielder, once hailed as one of Old Trafford’s brightest prospects, has slipped down the pecking order under head coach Ruben Amorim. It has been said that the academy graduate is now looking to secure regular minutes elsewhere.
Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho reportedly wants to raid Real Madrid for out-of-favour goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. Despite his determination to carve out a long-term career at the Bernabéu, Lunin has found himself locked in the shadow of Thibaut Courtois, and Mourinho hopes that he can lure the Ukrainian to Turkey with the promise of regular first team action.
Jon Dahl Tomasson has drafted Alexander Isak into his squad for Sweden's first set of 2026 World Cup qualifiers despite his continued Newcastle exile. Isak has yet to feature this season for the Magpies as he pushes for a transfer to Liverpool, raising questions over his fitness and readiness. But Tomasson believes the striker’s quality is too good to ignore.
Wolves head coach Vitor Pereira has admitted that "every player has a price" as Newcastle chase a deal for Jorgen Strand Larsen. The Magpies have submitted a new bid for the Norwegian striker, who scored twice to help Wolves beat West Ham 3-2 in the second round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night.
Cristiano Ronaldo has modelled Al-Nassr's eye-catching new away kit for the 2025-26 season, with Joao Felix & Sadio Mane also starring in the club's official unveiling video. The trio, who together form one of the Saudi Pro League’s most glamorous front lines, showcased the new adidas creation in a dramatic reveal that immediately had fans scrambling to declare it one of the sharpest kits of the season.
Chelsea have reportedly received a Champions League boost as suspended Mykhailo Mudryk's wages will not be budgeted under UEFA rules. The Ukrainian winger, who has been unavailable since failing an anti-doping test last December, was already struggling to justify the £56 million ($75m) fee that lured him from Shakhtar Donetsk. However, his enforced absence could prove crucial in allowing Chelsea to register all of their big-money summer recruits for Europe's elite competition.
Harry Maguire has insisted Man Utd's new £74 million ($99m) striker Benjamin Sesko "will cause a lot of defenders problems" despite getting off to a slow start at Old Trafford. Sesko has been thrust into the glare of Premier League expectations, but the early signs have sparked more questions than celebrations.
