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United players back Shaw over left-back signing but urge Carrick to find Sesko a strike partner

Manchester United's players are reportedly unconcerned by the lack of left-back cover this summer, placing their trust in Luke Shaw — but the dressing room considers a second striker alongside Benjamin Sesko the squad's most pressing unresolved need.

Football Sep 5
United players back Sesko cover over left-back as squad priorities diverge from board

Manchester United's players believe a second striker to partner Benjamin Sesko is a more urgent need than left-back cover, despite the club spending £155m on three midfielders this summer and leaving Luke Shaw without a natural backup.

Football Sep 5
Louie Bradbury scores debut hat-trick for Stoke City against Man City within 24 hours of leaving United

Seventeen-year-old Louie Bradbury left Manchester United on Friday and made an immediate mark at Stoke City, netting a debut hat-trick against Manchester City in a wild 8-5 Under-18 Premier League defeat on Saturday.

Football Sep 5
Enzo Fernandez set for Manchester City debut after £125m deadline-day move from Chelsea

Manchester City host Coventry in the Premier League with new signing Enzo Fernandez ready to make his debut following his record-equalling £125m transfer from Chelsea. Frank Lampard's side arrive having lost their opening two fixtures.

Football Sep 5
Man United extend talks for Louis Page after Leicester reject deadline-day bid

Manchester United failed to sign Leicester City midfielder Louis Page on transfer deadline day after the two clubs could not agree on payment terms. Talks remain ongoing, with United confident of completing a deal in January.

Football Sep 5
How Guehi's composure after Liverpool transfer collapse convinced Man City to sign him

Marc Guehi smiled through training days after a £35m move to Liverpool collapsed at the eleventh hour in 2025. That professionalism under pressure proved a telling preview of the character Manchester City would pay £20m to secure six months later.

Football Sep 5
Richard Hughes departs Liverpool after overseeing £670m transfer spend in two years

Sporting director Richard Hughes has left Liverpool after a two-year tenure in which he appointed two managers and the club spent around £670m on transfers, including a £125m British-record fee for Alexander Isak. Hughes is expected to join Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal.

Football Sep 5
Barcola adopted by Liverpool supporters on his debut with the Reds

Coming on in the 64th minute during Liverpool's 2-0 victory at Ipswich, Bradley Barcola heard his personal chant echo through the away section — a recycled melody previously used for Maxi Rodriguez.

Football Sep 5
Fofana seals £30m Sunderland move after Arteta's fitness doubts blocked Arsenal deal

Malick Fofana joined Sunderland from Lyon in a £30m deal on transfer deadline day after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta raised concerns about the 21-year-old winger's ability to handle the physical demands of the Premier League.

Football Sep 5
Nienaber rules out Leinster role as Springbok reunion with Erasmus edges closer

Jacques Nienaber appears out of the running to succeed Leo Cullen at Leinster, with reports from South Africa suggesting the 2023 World Cup-winning coach could return home and reunite with Rassie Erasmus in pursuit of a third consecutive title.

Rugby Sep 5
Moyes reveals he has never spoken to Everton owner Friedkin after striker search collapses

David Moyes has admitted he has never had direct contact with Friedkin Group chief Dan Friedkin, as Everton were left with a single senior striker after a chaotic deadline day saw a £40m move for Folarin Balogun fall apart.

Football Sep 5
Bayern Munich could include €150-250m release clause in Olise's new contract

According to journalist Christian Falk, Bayern Munich is considering including a very high release clause in Michael Olise's contract extension, with the French winger's salary remaining below that of Kane and Musiala.

Football Sep 5
Lampard scored against Chelsea a month after joining Man City — and called it a proud moment

Frank Lampard broke his promise never to join another Premier League club when he signed for Manchester City in 2014, then netted in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea — leaving best friend John Terry struggling to process the sight of his long-term colleague in different colours.

Football Sep 5
Brown urges United to rue Hall miss as Bradbury seals permanent Stoke City switch

Manchester United legend Wes Brown has criticised the club for failing to sign Newcastle's Lewis Hall this summer, calling the 21-year-old 'the real deal', while academy striker Louie Bradbury has completed a permanent move to Stoke City.

Football Sep 5
Carrick confirms Carlos Baleba is 10-14 days from Manchester United debut after £70m move

Michael Carrick has revealed that Carlos Baleba is between 10 and 14 days away from making his Manchester United debut following his £70 million summer signing from Brighton. The Cameroonian midfielder is expected to feature against Fulham on September 20, or potentially earlier in the Carabao Cup on September 16.

Football Sep 5
Liverpool seal £4.3m N'Guessan deal and revive Minteh hope after chaotic window

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Saint-Etienne forward Djylian N'Guessan for £4.3 million, with the 18-year-old joining in January after a loan spell at Stade Brestois. Manager Andoni Iraola also retains hope of landing Yankuba Minteh, after Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler hinted the winger could leave in winter.

Football Sep 5
Mbete released as free agent after City exit, Carrington joins Everton and derby postponed

Manchester City have confirmed the departure of defender Luke Mbete, who leaves as a free agent after a injury-disrupted spell, while former academy right-back Ezra Carrington has signed a one-year deal with Everton's Under-21 side.

Football Sep 5
United close in on Page as Fernandes contract talks set to accelerate after window

Manchester United remain confident of signing Leicester City teenager Louis Page despite a deadline-day collapse, while contract talks with captain Bruno Fernandes are expected to intensify now the transfer window has closed.

Football Sep 5
Wes Brown urges Man Utd to regret missing £75m Lewis Hall as Bradbury joins Stoke

Former United defender Wes Brown has criticised the club for failing to sign Newcastle's Lewis Hall during the summer window, calling the 21-year-old 'the real deal'. Meanwhile, academy striker Louie Bradbury has completed a permanent move to Stoke City.

Football Sep 5
Maresca sets improvement as 'main target' for new-look City after £700m summer overhaul

Enzo Maresca says Manchester City are at the start of a new project following a summer that saw more than £700m in transfer activity, with the manager prioritising steady improvement as his rebuilt squad beds in.

Football Sep 5

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