Image source, Getty Images "Football obsessive." Ask people who know Steve Holland well how they would describe the former Chelsea and England coach and the same phrase is repeated. "Football is his life," a source told BBC Sport. "Whether it's Champions League, thoughts on players or something else, he has a hell of a brain when it comes to football detail."
I really like Carlos Baleba at Brighton and think he could replace Casemiro at Manchester United, Stam told TEAMtalk. I like Frenkie de Jong a lot too, but it looks as though he'll be staying at Barcelona. Manchester United need to be looking for a replacement that has good legs and the engine to run up and down the field. They also need to be very good with the ball too. Baleba can do that.
There is plenty of plotting to be done at Old Trafford and they are keen to bring in some young talent. One man on the Manchester United shortlist is Chelsea's 19-year-old Tyrique George, who has become something of a fringe figure at Stamford Bridge in recent times. Other options for the recruitment bods are Milan's Rafael Leao and Everton's Iliman Ndiaye.
The 22-year-old has emerged as one of several options being considered by United as they prepare for the departure of Casemiro, who will leave the club as a free agent at the end of the season. Midfield reinforcements have become the top priority for Man United this year. With Casemiro's exit confirmed and ongoing inconsistency in midfield, the club is determined to reshape the centre of the pitch with younger, more dynamic talent.
I have found that Mr McQueen suffered repetitive head impacts during his career. I am satisfied that on the balance of probability that repeatedly heading footballs contributed to his developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The combination of CTE and vascular dementia led to pneumonia. I find the cause of death pneumonia, vascular dementia and CTE. It is likely that repetitive head impacts, sustained by heading the ball while playing football, contributed to the CTE.
The incident occurred immediately after Cunha restored United's lead following Mikel Merino's equaliser for the Gunners. Capping off a brilliant sequence involving Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo, Cunha curled a sublime finish into the bottom corner to send the traveling support in frenzy. Cunha then sprinted toward the corner flag, grabbed a pitch-side camera, and shouted directly down the lens. While the audio was not crystal clear, the message contained an audible explicit. The outburst was significant enough to force immediate damage control from the broadcasters.
You want to establish quickly a clear and defined alignment between yourself and the different football departments within the organisation that you have just inherited. You have to be clear on your objectives and set certain principles in the first few days - like a work ethic, for example - that are non-negotiable and must be made absolutely clear to players and staff members who have not worked with you before.
Honestly, he can say whatever he wants. I told him already, if he wants to say something to me, he can come to me wherever he wants. To my house, wherever. I don't care. I think, for me, I respect the relations when they want to help the club because everyone can talk on the television. But when you see (them) here face-to-face, no one says anything in your face.
I do think Manchester United were interested in him, Ruben Amorim was big-time interested in him. But I just don't think United could have done it there and then because they spent a lot of money in the summer bringing in Sesko, Mbeumo and Cunha. I think Mateta's options will be better in the summer. I don't think a lot of players get the clubs they want in January.
Manchester United's trip to Elland Road to face Leeds United on Sunday carries more significance than just three points as both teams want to start 2026 on a high. United arrive in mixed form after finishing 2025 with a 1-1 draw at home to Wolves, a result that frustrated fans and exposed lingering defensive issues despite moments of attacking promise. With a total of three points against the 10 men of Everton
United edged Derby 2-1 after extra time at Old Trafford, advancing to the next round of the youth competition in dramatic fashion. The game was deadlocked at 0-0 through normal time before an own goal put United ahead in extra time, after a ball in from substitute James Overy, before Chido Obi made it 2-0, and they held on despite Derby pulling one back late to secure the win.
