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Ruben Amorim reportedly continues to enjoy the backing of the Manchester United ownership despite the club's humiliating exit from the Carabao Cup. United lost 12-11 in the penalty shootout to League Two side Grimsby Town and were eliminated by a fourth-tier club in a cup competition for the first time in their history.
Benjamin Sesko was the last outfield player to take a penalty for Manchester United in their shootout defeat to Grimsby because of a bout of cramp.
Tottenham Hotspur have submitted an initial €60 million (£51.8m/$70m) bid with RB Leipzig to sign Xavi Simons before the September 1 transfer deadline. The transfer fee could potentially increase to €70m (£60.5m/$81.7m) if all the bonuses are achieved. Spurs are moving aggressively in the transfer market as they look to beat Premier League rivals Chelsea in the race.
Newcastle have agreed a deal with Stuttgart for striker Nick Woltemade, meaning Alexander Isak's desired move to Liverpool could soon accelerate.
Chelsea have reportedly struck a deal to sign Manchester United outcast Alejandro Garnacho for nearly £40 million.
Fans have vowed to make Trent Alexander-Arnold's return 'the most uncomfortable 90 minutes of his life' after Real Madrid were drawn with Liverpool.
Former West Ham and Crystal Palace defender James Tomkins has backed Oliver Glasner to take the Manchester United job if Ruben Amorim is removed from his position in the coming months. The Red Devils' nightmare start to the 2025-26 campaign continued as they crashed out of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday after being beaten by Grimsby Town on penalties.
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has heaped praised on Carlos Baleba and revealed the midfield star will not be leaving the south coast club this summer.
The ongoing Alexander Isak transfer saga is reportedly holding up Nicolas Jackson's exit from Chelsea.
