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95% of fans back Martinez after defender publicly blames Wilcox for United's transfer failings

Lisandro Martinez sparked a storm by criticising director of football Jason Wilcox following Manchester United's 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid, claiming the hierarchy failed to back manager Michael Carrick in the summer window. A poll of 9,178 fans found 95 per cent agreed with the Argentina defender.

Football Oct 15

Bristol sign New Zealand hooker Bryn Gordon as injury cover while Trevett joins Ospreys on loan

Bristol Bears have signed English-qualified hooker Bryn Gordon from North Harbour as immediate cover for injured Harry Thacker, while academy prop Louie Trevett has joined the Ospreys on loan to gain senior URC experience.

Rugby Oct 15

Saracens lead race to lure Kyle Sinckler back to England ahead of 2027 World Cup

Saracens are reportedly pursuing a move for tighthead Kyle Sinckler as the 33-year-old stalls on a contract renewal with Toulon. A return to the Gallagher Premiership would restore his England eligibility under Steve Borthwick ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby Oct 15

Martinez edges closer to Man United exit after publicly attacking club hierarchy

Lisandro Martinez is set to leave Manchester United after publicly criticising director of football Jason Wilcox and the club's ambition following Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. The 28-year-old has no desire to extend his contract, with Spain his preferred next destination.

Football Oct 15

Endrick scores in Real Madrid's stunning comeback to silence Manchester United transfer talk

Endrick came off the bench to score and win player of the match as Real Madrid overturned a 3-1 deficit to beat AS Roma 4-3 in the Champions League, with both his agent and manager Jose Mourinho insisting the Brazilian will not be leaving the Bernabeu.

Football Oct 15

Liverpool target Alex Scott in £100m January move as Wirtz struggles to find form

Liverpool are leading the race to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott for around £100m in January, with Florian Wirtz's underwhelming start at Anfield potentially opening a spot in Andoni Iraola's lineup.

Football Oct 15

Senior Man Utd players back Martinez's criticism of technical director Wilcox, but Ratcliffe stands firm

Several Manchester United first-team players reportedly share Lisandro Martinez's frustration over the club's lack of summer investment, with the Argentine having singled out technical director Jason Wilcox after the Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid. Minority co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, however, is said to hold Wilcox in high regard and his position remains secure.

Football Oct 15

Martinez's board attack piles pressure on Wilcox as United weigh six director replacements

Lisandro Martinez's public criticism of Manchester United's technical director Jason Wilcox after a 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid has intensified calls for change, with at least six sporting directors currently available to step in.

Football Oct 15

Liverpool could re-sign Alexander-Arnold as Bournemouth set £100m price for Alex Scott

Real Madrid's reported pursuit of Pedro Porro could open the door for Trent Alexander-Arnold to return to Anfield, while Bournemouth have placed a £100m price tag on midfielder Alex Scott, with Liverpool said to be in a strong position to sign him.

Football Oct 15

Horner reveals Marko blocked Alonso and Leclerc from joining Verstappen at Red Bull

Former Red Bull principal Christian Horner has disclosed that attempts to sign Fernando Alonso and Charles Leclerc as Sergio Perez's replacement were shut down by Helmut Marko, with Horner insisting Max Verstappen was not the obstacle.

Formula 1 Oct 14

OM Sale: Valuation Cut in Half, Signs Mount

Valued at €1.2 billion a year ago, Olympique de Marseille could now be sold for around €600 million. Statements from Bruno Genesio and Adidas's return fuel speculation about an imminent change of ownership.

Football Oct 14

Mahrez signs with Al-Shamal and discovers a fourth country in his career

Free since the end of his contract with Al-Ahli, Riyad Mahrez has found a new club. The 35-year-old Algerian winger joins Al-Shamal, fifth in Qatar Stars League, for the 2026-2027 season.

Football Oct 14

Mourinho shuts door on Endrick loan despite four minutes played this season

Used for only four minutes since the start of the season, Endrick dreams of a winter loan to regain playing time. José Mourinho has ruled out this possibility unambiguously, affirming his belief in the Brazilian's immense potential at Real Madrid.

Football Oct 14

Chelsea lead £100m race for Alex Scott as Bournemouth weigh January sale

Chelsea are in pole position to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, valued at £100m, with the 23-year-old entering the final two years of his contract. Liverpool are also monitoring the situation, while Manchester United, Arsenal and City all showed interest last summer.

Football Oct 14

Rejected by Chelsea at 14, Michael Olise Returns as an International Star

After being cut from Chelsea's academy and failing to establish himself at Manchester City, Michael Olise developed at Reading before becoming one of Europe's best chance creators at Bayern Munich. A documentary traces this remarkable journey.

Football Oct 14

Greenwood returns to England with Fenerbahce after 1,730 days away from English football

Mason Greenwood will play on English soil for the first time since January 2022 when Fenerbahce face Aston Villa at Villa Park in the Champions League on Wednesday. The 25-year-old has scored 48 goals across spells at Getafe, Marseille, and now Fenerbahce since leaving Manchester United.

Football Oct 14

Mbappé parts ways with lawyer after decade, fee dispute emerges

Kylian Mbappé has ended his collaboration with lawyer Maître Delphine Verheyden, who has represented him since 2016. Verheyden has filed a complaint with the Paris bar council seeking payment of fees she believes are owed.

Football Oct 14

Real Madrid eye Zubimendi as Arsenal midfielder slips to fourth-choice in midfield

Martin Zubimendi is being viewed as a 'perceived opportunity' by Real Madrid after losing his starting place at Arsenal to teenage academy graduate Myles Lewis-Skelly, with Spanish media reporting Los Blancos would not rule out a move.

Football Oct 14

Martinez calls out United director Wilcox by name after Champions League loss to Atletico

Lisandro Martinez publicly singled out Manchester United director of football Jason Wilcox after the club's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, criticising the summer transfer window that brought in three midfielders but left the squad short of a striker and defensive cover.

Football Oct 14

Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid struggles fuel Liverpool return speculation amid Porro links

Trent Alexander-Arnold has failed to establish himself at Real Madrid since his free transfer from Liverpool, and reports in Spain suggest a return to Anfield could materialise if Los Blancos move for Tottenham's Pedro Porro.

Football Oct 14