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Aditya Gokhale

Aditya Gokhale

Alexander Isak set for crunch talks as wantaway striker returns to Newcastle training base after going 'AWOL' with £150m Liverpool transfer speculation still swirling

Alexander Isak has returned to Newcastle United’s training ground following a controversial solo stint in Spain at Real Sociedad's training centre, with crunch talks now expected between the striker and manager Eddie Howe. The Swedish star had skipped the club’s pre-season tour amid intense interest from Liverpool, and their eventual bid for the highly-rated striker.

'A lot of people have suffered' – Bruno Fernandes makes pointed comment on Sir Jim Ratcliffe & INEOS' Man Utd cost-cutting after Everton pre-season draw

Bruno Fernandes has addressed Manchester United’s sweeping cost-cutting measures under Sir Jim Ratcliffe, stating “a lot of people have suffered” and calling on the squad to show accountability on the pitch. The United captain made the comments after a 2-2 draw with Everton in Atlanta, as INEOS completed another round of job cuts at the end of the last season.

VIDEO: Man Utd's Bruno Fernandes labelled 'one of the most unlikeable players on earth' for brutal foul on Everton's Iliman Ndiaye that sparked ugly clash in pre-season friendly

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has come under fire for a rash foul on Everton midfielder Iliman Ndiaye during the pre-season 2-2 draw in Atlanta, with fans branding him 'one of the most unlikeable players on earth' after the ugly scuffle that followed. The heated clash overshadowed what had been an entertaining friendly between the Premier League sides.

James Maddison spotted on crutches following 'brutal' injury blow in Tottenham friendly against Newcastle just days after return from previous setback

James Maddison was seen on crutches and visibly devastated after suffering what appears to be a serious knee injury in Tottenham Hotspur’s pre-season clash with Newcastle, just days after making his comeback from a previous setback. Spurs boss Thomas Frank has revealed his fear that it is a recurrence of the same issue that sidelined him at the end of last season.

VIDEO: Chloe Kelly continues Euro 2025 celebrations with massive street party in her hometown as Lionesses penalty hero shows off dance moves

Chloe Kelly is still soaking in England’s Euro 2025 glory, with the Arsenal forward hosting a massive street party in her hometown of Hanwell to cap off a stunning summer. After netting the winning penalty in the final, the Lionesses star joined friends and family to celebrate her heroics in style — even breaking out her dance moves for the cameras.

Ex-Man Utd boss claims Bruno Fernandes is right to moan at subpar team-mates and 'would have been as effective as Kevin De Bruyne' if he made Man City move instead

Former Manchester United manager Ron Atkinson has leapt to the defence of Bruno Fernandes, insisting the midfielder is unfairly criticised and would be just as effective as Kevin De Bruyne had he joined Manchester City instead of the Red Devils. Atkinson also backed Fernandes’ tendency to call out team-mates, given the level he expects from them at Old Trafford.

'Things don't work out' – Ruben Amorim reveals why he's banished Alejandro Garnacho from Man Utd squad as Chelsea continue interest in winger

Alejandro Garnacho has been frozen out of Manchester United's first-team plans by Ruben Amorim, and the Portuguese coach has insisted that the decision is not personal. The Argentine has been training separately from the main squad and is now expected to leave the Red Devils, with Chelsea and Aston Villa showing strong interest in signing the winger this summer.

Man Utd 'ready to match' Newcastle's offer for Benjamin Sesko after Magpies see opening €80m bid rejected by RB Leipzig

Manchester United are reportedly ready to match Newcastle's €80 million (£69.8m) bid for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, with both Premier League clubs now awaiting the player’s decision. RB Leipzig rejected the Magpies’ initial offer due to its structure, while United are preparing their own proposal amid growing optimism a deal can be struck soon.