Overview
- Bruno Fernandes reiterated he will reassess his Manchester United future after the 2026 World Cup and praised Morten Hjulmand as a "complete" player who would "add to the team."
- Multiple reports indicate around 12 clubs have registered interest in Kobbie Mainoo, with a similar number tracking on-loan left-back Harry Amass ahead of January.
- Manchester United and Roma are reported to be far apart on Joshua Zirkzee’s valuation at about £35m, with United seen as unwilling to sanction a loan.
- Pep Guardiola said James Trafford will "absolutely" remain at City in January, following separate reports that Tottenham held exploratory talks about the goalkeeper.
- Fresh reporting claims agent Jorge Mendes engineered Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2021 return by leading United to believe a move to Manchester City was imminent.