After three near misses at the Premier League title, it’s a surprise to no one to see Arsenal conducting business in the transfer market to make the jump to being champions.

The Gunners are currently enduring a 20-year drought without a league triumph, a period that is simply too long given the stature and size of the football club.

Mikel Arteta is the latest manager tasked with ending the drought, but the Spaniard may need to make early inroads throughout 2025/26, or he could find himself in danger of losing his job.

If he is to avoid such a situation from occuring and subsequently end the extended period without a title, he will need backing from the hierarchy to aid his quest.

No signings have yet been completed at the Emirates this summer, but numerous deals appear to be heading in the right direction if recent reports are to be believed.

The latest on Arsenal’s hunt for new additions

Arsenal appear to be edging closer to completing a deal to land Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi after Fabrizio Romano confirmed a deal has been agreed with the player himself already meeting Arteta.

However, there could be a delay in a move for RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko, with the club and player potentially unable to come to an agreement on wages, whilst a fee is also yet to be sorted for the Slovenian international.

Despite the moves elsewhere, work is still being done to land other first-team targets, with AC Milan star Rafael Leao still on their radar, according to Italian outlet CalcioMercato.

They claim that the Gunners are still huge admirers of the Portuguese international winger, who has impressed massively in 2024/25 after registering 12 goals and 11 assists across all competitions.

However, whilst the Serie A outfit are reluctant to sell the 26-year-old this summer, they may consider an offer in the region of €90m (£77m) with Chelsea also said to be interested.

Why Arsenal’s £77m target would be a better signing than Rodrygo

Real Madrid star Rodrygo has been another player who’s been firmly in Arsenal’s sights over recent months, especially after it was confirmed he could leave the Spanish giants this summer.

The Brazilian international, who registered 24 goal contributions this season, could be set to leave the Bernabeu this window to find a new adventure after starting just 22 league matches.

Given his talents, it’s no surprise that he’s set to be a sought-after talent this window, with numerous sides across the globe also touted with a move for his signature.

However, the 24-year-old won’t come cheap, with Xabi Alonso’s side demanding a fee in the region of £100m to part ways with the youngster throughout the off-season.

Such a fee could prove to be too much for Arteta’s side, with Leao potentially offering the Gunners a cheaper alternative in their hunt for Premier League glory.

Despite the lower transfer value, the Milan star has managed to outperform Rodrygo in numerous key areas, further highlighting why he’d be a better addition ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

Leao, who’s been labelled a “superstar” by writer Theo Mwangi, has registered more combined goals and assists than the Brazilian, along with a higher shot on target rate – demonstrating his impressive ability in front of goal.

Games played

34

30

Goals & assists

16

11

Shot-on-target accuracy

44%

37%

Key passes made

2.3

2.2

Passes into opposition box

2

1.2

Take-on success

46%

44%

Carries into opposition box

2.6

2.3

Fouls won

2.1

1.7

Aerials won

57%

30%

He’s also completed more key passes and a higher tally of passes into the opposition box per 90, handing the likes of Bukayo Saka the chance to improve their own tallies in the final third.

His superb levels of performance don’t end there, completing more take-ons and carries into the opposition box per 90, highlighting the threat he poses with the ball at his feet.

Whilst £77m may appear to be a hefty investment, it’s one that could immediately solve a problem position off the left-hand side of Arteta’s attack in North London.

Rodrygo may be the supporters’ first choice this summer, but it’s evident that the Portuguese star is a better and cheaper alternative, having the tools to help lead the club towards title glory next campaign.

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نفى اتحاد كرة اليد برئاسة الكابتن خالد فتحي ما تم تداوله على بعض صفحات السوشيال ميديا عن تصريحات منسوبة للمدرب الإسباني خافيير باسكوال، المدير الفني لمنتخب مصر الأول.

وترددت شائعات تقول بأن المدرب الإسباني قرر أن يعتمد على المحترفين فقط وعدم ضم لاعبين من الدوري المحلي للفريق خلال الفترة المقبلة.

وأكد الاتحاد أن باسكوال لم يدل بأي تصريحات بهذا الشأن منذ المؤتمر الصحفي الذي أعلن فيه توليه المسؤولية.

وشدد اتحاد اليد على احترامه الكامل لكافة الوسائل الإعلامية الوطنية الداعمة لمسيرة نجاحات كرة اليد المصرية، مؤكداً حرصه على تقديم المعلومات بدقة وشفافية من خلال قنواته الرسمية.

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وأوضح الاتحاد أن الإعلانات الرسمية ستكون من خلال: رئيس الاتحاد والمتحدث الرسمي الكابتن خالد فتحي، ورئيس المنظومة الإعلامية الأستاذ شريف حنفي، بالإضافة إلى الصفحة الرسمية للاتحاد على موقع التواصل الاجتماعي “فيس بوك”، مؤكدًا أنه لا يُعتد بأي أخبار أو تصريحات يتم تداولها عبر مصادر غير رسمية.

وعلى صعيد التحضيرات، يبدأ منتخب مصر الأول الاستعداد لبطولة إفريقيا المقرر إقامتها في رواندا يناير 2026. ومن المقرر أن يجتمع الجهاز الفني للمنتخب يوم الأحد المقبل مع اللاعبين المختارين من نجوم الدوري المحلي، بحضور الكابتن خالد فتحي، رئيس الاتحاد، والكابتن مؤمن صفا، المشرف العام على المنتخبات الوطنية في اتحاد كرة اليد.

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O Estádio Mané Garrincha foi palco de um verdadeiro espetáculo neste sábado. Atuais campeões da Série A do Brasileirão e da Copa do Brasil, respectivamente, Palmeiras e Flamengo entregaram tudo o que se esperava deste duelo e muito mais. Golaços, provocações, virada e grandes estrelas. No fim, a festa foi palmeirense: vitória por 4 a 3 graças a Raphael Veiga e Gabriel Menino, que marcaram duas vezes e garantiram o título da Supercopa do Brasil.

Campeões pela sétima vez sob o comando de Abel Ferreira desde 2020, o Palmeiras, agora, volta para São Paulo com a taça que faltava ao atual elenco, com exceção do Mundial de Clubes. A partida de quarta, contra o Mirassol, será de festa.

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O Flamengo chegou a abrir o placar com Gabigol. Depois, esteve atrás do placar e fez 2 a 2 novamente com o camisa 10, e 3 a 3 com Pedro. Foi o primeiro grande teste do time de Vítor Pereira, que encontrou respostas no talento individual na volta do intervalo. Sem tempo para lamentar, o clube já pensa em no embarque para o Marrocos, onde disputará o Mundial de Clubes.

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Como era de se esperar, a intensidade foi. alta desde o apito inicial, o que resultou em poucos espaços em campo. Melhor para o Palmeiras, que, quando saiu para pressionar a saída de bola do Flamengo, foi eficiente. A dificuldade foi tanta que o time de Vítor Pereira não conseguiu construir lances de perigo no primeiro tempo.

A equipe de Abel Ferreira, conhecida pela objetividade ao atacar, manteve-se dentro de suas características. Rony e Veiga deram trabalho a Ayrton Lucas e Thiago Maia. A primeira chance de gol, 19, quando Rony e Endrick pressionaram Santos,travaram o chutão do goleiro do Flamengo e não abriram o placar por pouco.

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O cenário era todo favorável ao Palmeiras, mas quem abriu o placar foi Rafael impediu a arrancada de Arrascaeta, mas foi desarmado na sequência e Gabigol deslocou Weverton com a categoria habitual e colocou o Rubro-Negro em vantagem naquela que seria a única finalização certa do time antes do intervalo.

VIRA-VIRA ANTES DO INTERVALO!
O gol do camisa 10 não mudou em nada o cenário do jogo. Endrick passou a levar a
melhor no duelo com David Luiz e, após receber passe da joia, Dudu arriscou de fora da área. A bola desviou na zaga do Flamengo e se ofereceu para Raphael Veiga, que não perdoou:bola no cantinho de Santos e tudo igual aos 38.

Empurrado por sua torcida, o Verdão seguiu em cima de um Flamengo sem resposta. Santos ainda defendeu chutes de fora da área de Dudu e Piquerez. Mas quando Gabriel Menino, de esquerda,
soltou uma bomba no ângulo, o camisa 1 não pôde fazer nada. Virada do Palmeiras aos 49.

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A rivalidade entre os clubes teve seu papel na partida. Na comemoração, Gabi tirou camisa 10 e. como Messi, a mostrou para a torcida adversária. Uma chuva de objetos foi lançada na direção do atacante e ele recebeu amarelo por ter tirado a camisa. Os palmeirenses deram a resposta ao celebrarem os golsigualmente em frente aos torcedores do Flamengo. Menino ainda fez gestual característico do adversário.

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Se o primeiro tempo já havia sido bom, Palmeiras e Flamengo entregaram o que há de melhor no futebol após o intervalo. Os primeiros 15 minutos foram insanos. Eletrizantes. Alucinantes. Espetaculares. Escolha o adjetivo que quiser.

Logo aos cinco, Everton Ribeiro fez o que sabe de melhor e deixou Gabigol cara a cara com Weverton. A cavadinha, sutil, fez a torcida do Flamengo explodir no Mané: placar novamente igual!

Aos 11, o árbitro viu mão na bola de Everton Ribeiro e não teve dúvidas: pênalti para o Palmeiras. Veiga, o cara das decisões, cobrou muito bem e fez os palmeirenses vibrarem pela terceira vez.

Se o Flamengo não soube o que fazer no primeiro tempo, a reação não poderia ter sido melhor neste momento. Aos 15, a troca de passes terminou com Ayrton Lucas indo à linha de fundo e cruzando para trás. Pedro, com um brilhante toque de calcanhar, marcou um verdadeiro golaço, levando a parte rubro-negra do estádio a delírio. Tudo isso e ainda tinham 30 minutos, mais acréscimos, de jogo pela frente.

A partir disso, já não havia tática ou plano de jogo que explicasse o que acontecia em campo. Seguindo com o mesmo ímpeto, os times de Abel Ferreira e Vítor Pereira seguiram lançando-se ao ataque. Aos 26, o talento de Veiga fez a diferença mais uma vez. Jogadaca pelo lado esquerdo que acabou em Gabriel Menino. Outra vez com o pé esquerdo, o volante marcou pela segunda vez e devolveu a vantagem ao Palmeiras.

Os técnicos usaram e abusaram de seus elencos a partir dos 30 minutos. A partida seguiu aberta até o fim, com o Palmeiras sendo mais perigoso nos contra-ataques. O Flamengo, apesar de rondar a área rival, não exigiu mais de Weverton nenhuma defesa. Assim, em êxtase, o Verdão conquistou a Supercopa do Brasil de 2023.

PALMEIRAS X FLAMENGO
FICHA TÉCNICA

Estádio: Estádio Mané Garrincha, Brasília (DF)
Data e hora: 28 de janeiro, às 16h30 (de Brasília)
Árbitro: Wilton Pereira Sampaio
Assistentes: Bruno Boschilia e Bruno Raphael Pires
VAR:Rodrigo D’Alonso Ferreira
Renda/Público:Presente: 56.095 eR$ 11.592.774,70

Gols: Gabigol (26’/1T e 6’/2T) e Pedro (16’/2T) pelo Flamengo / Raphael Veiga (38’/1T e 13’/2T) e Gabriel Menino (49’/1T e 29’/2T)

Cartão amarelo: Gabriel Menino (PAL), Gabigol (FLA), David Luiz (FLA), Everton Ribeiro (FLA), Marinho (FLA) e Pedro (FLA).
Cartão vermelho: Não houve.

PALMEIRAS (Técnico: Abel Ferreira)

Weverton, Marcos Rocha, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo e Piquerez; Gabriel Menino (Jailson, 33’/2T), Zé Rafael (Luan, 42’/2T) e Raphael Veiga; Rony (Rafael Navarro, 42’/2T), Dudu (Breno Lopes, 42’/2T) e Endrick (Mayke, 19’/2T).

FLAMENGO (Técnico: Vítor Pereira)

Santos, Varela (Matheuzinho, 31’/2T), David Luiz, Léo Pereira e Ayrton Lucas (Matheus França, 50’/2T); Thiago Maia, Gerson (Vidal, 35’/2T), Everton Ribeiro e Arrascaeta (Cebolinha, 31’/2T); Gabi e Pedro.

Manchester City have wasted no time in filling the famous No.10 shirt, handing it to French prodigy Rayan Cherki in the wake of Jack Grealish’s departure to Everton. The 21-year-old arrived from Lyon just before the FIFA Club World Cup in a deal worth €36 million (£30.5m), with further add-ons potentially inflating the fee.

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Cherki’s move is being billed as a long-term masterstroke, with City seeing him as a creative spark to help bridge the gap left by the exits of club icon Kevin De Bruyne and now Grealish. Known for his silky close control and ability to glide past defenders, the youngster has been on City’s radar since emerging as a standout talent in Ligue 1.

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Last season, Cherki notched the joint-highest number of assists (11) in the French top flight and was one of only two non-Paris Saint-Germain players to earn a place in the Ligue 1 Team of the Season. Soon, after his unveiling, he hinted at his preferred playing position, which aligns with his jersey number, "I prefer to play No.10, but right now I just want to play. Where I am on the pitch is not important; I just want to be on the pitch and help the team to win. I am ready.” 

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While Cherki’s arrival marks a new chapter, Grealish’s loan move to Everton marks the end of a turbulent period at City. The England international, signed for a British-record fee in 2021, has struggled for consistency under Guardiola and saw his minutes dwindle last season. 

Now heading to Merseyside on a season-long loan, Grealish will work under David Moyes in what could be a career-defining stint. Everton have secured an option to make the deal permanent next summer for around £50 million ($67m), a figure that could tempt City to cut ties for good if the 29-year-old flourishes. 

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Pep Guardiola’s men will begin their Premier League campaign on Saturday with a trip to Molineux to face Wolves. After an underwhelming season, as per City's high standards, they will look to dethrone Liverpool from the perch and reclaim domestic dominance. 

Marc Guehi is set to stay at Crystal Palace for the 2025-26 campaign despite strong interest from Premier League champions Liverpool. The Reds have been linked with a move for the English defender for a long time now, however, they are far from reaching an agreement with the Eagles over a fee for Guehi, who is into the final year of his current contract.

• Guehi could stay back at Palace
• Liverpool remain interested in signing defender
• Centre-back into final year of his contract

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to , Liverpool might not land their key transfer target in this summer's window as Guehi may well stay put at Selhurst Park. The journalist claims that the Reds are yet to negotiate a valuation of the defender with Crystal Palace and the delay is proving to be a hindrance in completing the deal. Guehi is also worried about regular game time at Anfield, which is a major concern for the defender less than a year before the 2026 World Cup.

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  With the Reds set to miss out on Guehi, they have instead shifted their focus to Parma's 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni. The English champions are reportedly inching closer to reaching an agreement with the Serie A side, who are demanding €30 million (£26m/$35m) plus bonuses for the young centre-back.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Guehi is into the final year of his contract at Palace and is yet to put pen to paper on fresh terms. The English defender is reportedly planning to see out his deal and might finally leave the club next summer as a free agent.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR CRYSTAL PALACE?

  Oliver Glasner's side, who recently upset a star-studded Liverpool side and won the Community Shield, will kick off their Premier League campaign on Sunday as they take on Chelsea away from home.

Roberto De Zerbi has suspended Jonathan Rowe and Adrien Rabiot for their dressing room bust-up following Marseille's loss against 10-man Rennes in their Ligue 1 opener last week. Following the defeat, chaos broke out in the dressing room, where several players turned on each other in frustration. English winger Rowe was accused of a lack of effort, sparking a clash with Rabiot.

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Rowe and Rabiot got involved in a serious fight in the dressing room following the loss at Rennes. The duo continued to hurl abuses and threats at each other despite the club representatives trying to calm them down. This act of indiscipline has irked the club, which prompted De Zerbing to ban them from his first team squad, according to .

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The report adds that Marseille resumed training on Monday, although Rowe and Rabiot were forbidden from joining them. The suspension, however, could last for a short period of time as the club are also thinking of asking the two players to donate to the Marseille foundation as punishment. 

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Mason Greenwood and his team-mates got off to a nightmare start to the new season as they dropped three important points against a side, who were reduced to 10 men just past the half hour mark.

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De Zerbi's side will be back in action on August 23 as they host newly promoted Paris FC in an important Ligue 1 clash. 

The Gunners' Italian maestro got the clincher but their £64 million summer signing struggled as they edged the Red Devils on their own patch

Arsenal won only their third game at Old Trafford since 2006 with a battling 1-0 victory in their Premier League opener on Sunday.

After a blood and thunder start, the visitors took the lead in the 13th minute when Altay Bayindir flapped at a Declan Rice corner, under pressure from William Saliba, and Riccardo Calafiori headed in from a foot out. Despite having the lead, Arsenal looked vulnerable on the counter, particularly when their full-backs bombed forward, and had it not been for the post, Patrick Dorgu's 20-yard rocket would have made it 1-1.

Martin Odegaard stung the hands of Bayindir, who was preferred to Andre Onana in goal, when he jinked his way through some would-be defenders as the Gunners captain looked to banish the memories of an underwhelming 2024-25 season. Arsenal, who didn't assert the control they would have liked in the first half, were indebted to goalkeeper David Raya shortly before the break as his fingertip reaction save denied the lively Matheus Cunha from a tight angle.

Arsenal continued to be on the back foot after the interval but for all of United's huff and puff, Raya wasn't tested enough – although he had to be alert to keep out Mbeumo's goalbound header. The Gunners finally mustered a shot on goal when Rice's free-kick hit the side-netting but most of the action was happening at the other end.

It was telling that the man of the match was Raya as Mikel Arteta's men, who have now 31 goals from corners since the start of the 2023-24 season, secured all three points in an unconvincing fashion.

GOAL rates Arsenal's players from Old Trafford…

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  Goalkeeper & Defence

  David Raya (8/10):

  Pulled off some vital stops to keep an energetic United at bay and showed Bayindir how to control your area.

  Ben White (6/10):

  Was neat and tidy going forward but his attacking runs forward meant that Arsenal were exposed in defence.

  William Saliba (7/10):

  Seemed a bit unsettled early on but played a big part in Arsenal's goal with his physicality. He and Gabriel settled down in the second period and chipped in with some crucial stops late on.

  Gabriel Magalhaes (7/10):

  Got into a couple of good physical tussles with Mbeumo and made some important tackles in his final third.

  Riccardo Calafiori (7/10):

  Gave Arsenal the lead with an easy header but he found life rather difficult against the tricky Mbeumo. Popped up with some timely interceptions, though.

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  Midfield

  Martin Zubimendi (5/10):

  The former Real Sociedad man was brought in to give Arsenal's midfield extra quality and control but he showed little of that on his Premier League debut.

  Declan Rice (6/10):

  His devilishly difficult corner led to Arsenal's opener but instead of making driving runs into United's half, the midfielder was often hanging onto United's coattails.

  Martin Odegaard (6/10):

  Showed signs of the Odegaard of the 2023-24 campaign but the consistency was lacking a tad.

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  Attack

  Gabriel Martinelli (6/10):

  Put in some hard yards for his team but other than a couple of neat passes, the Brazilian didn't threaten United's backline a great deal.

  Viktor Gyokeres (4/10):

  The summer signing showed glimpses of his power and pace but the former Sporting CP striker had an underwhelming outing. He didn't hold the ball up particularly well, lost the vast majority of his duels, and created no chances.

  Bukayo Saka (5/10):

  Didn't seem like he was in the game for long periods and was outshone by Dorgu and Luke Shaw.

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  Subs & Manager

  Kai Havertz (X/10):

  Didn't offer a great deal but held the ball up more than Gyokeres.

  Noni Madueke (5/10):

  The Chelsea recruit did come on in the second half but that may have been his most telling act.

  Jurrien Timber (7/10):

  Fought tooth and nail for the ball and got his team out of some sticky situations.

  Myles Lewis-Skelly (6/10):

  Didn't get much time to make an impact.

  Mikel Merino (7/10):

  Did the right things at the right time and played in the right areas.

  Mikel Arteta (7/10):

  Despite being in front at half time, the Spaniard may have been the more disappointed of the two managers, given his side's lukewarm performance. While his team got all three points, they offered precious little going forward. However, winning ugly is a skill in itself.

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Eleito o craque da partida pela Federação Paulista de Futebol, Giuliano Galoppo mais uma vez brilhou. O argentino foi autor de um dos gols na grandevitória do São Paulo, por 5 a 1, contra a Inter de Limeira, em partida disputada no estádio do Morumbi nesta quarta-feira, pelo Paulistão.

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Com o gol, Galoppo se igualou a John Kennedy, da Ferroviária, e agora também lidera a artilharia do Paulistão. O jogador destacou a boa partida do Tricolor paulista e afirmou que o ‘time está se sentindo bem’.

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Este foi o sexto gol do argentino no ano e a terceira partida como titular no elenco de Rogério Ceni nesta temporada. Em todos os confrontos que começou jogando, marcou. Ainda durante a sua fala, afirmou que o resultado saiu ‘exatamente como o planejado’, destacando a confiança em conseguir ‘grandes coisas’.

– Saiu tudo o que havíamos planejado. O time jogou bem, foi contundente e estamos contentes para enfrentar o restante do Paulistão com energia. Estou me sentindo adaptado. Time está bem, estou me sentindo bem. Ainda não conseguimos nada. Indo jogo a jogo, vamos conseguir grandes coisas. Quero ajudar o time, estou ajudando e estou contente. Mas estou mais contente pela atuação coletiva – disse.

Agora, o São Paulo joga na terça-feira (21), contra o São Bento, no estádio Walter Ribeiro. Com o resultado desta quarta-feira (15), o Tricolor se firmou com mais segurança ainda na liderança do grupo B, agora com 17 pontos, e encaminha sua classificação.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is reportedly open to moving to Major League Soccer or the Saudi Pro League.

• Fernandes open to Man Utd exit
• Would consider Saudi or MLS move
• Won't happen until next summer

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Daily Mail states that the United skipper is open to leaving United at the end of the 2025-26 campaign, to avoid any disruption before playing for Portugal in the World Cup. After that, though, he would consider a move to Saudi, MLS, or another one of Europe's major leagues.

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  Fernandes previously rejected a hugely lucrative offer from Saudi team Al-Hilal earlier this year, with United having no intention of losing their talisman. But in 2026, as Fernandes nears his 32nd birthday, the Red Devils 'might be prepared' to listen to offers for the midfielder. 

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  The former Sporting CP star, who has also been linked with Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad, would have one year left on his £280,000-a-week contract at Old Trafford at that point, although United have an option to extend that by an extra 12 months.

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The reigning champions bounced back from a poor first-half display to make it two wins from two in La Liga

Second-half goals from Pedri and Ferran Torres helped Barcelona fight back from two goals down to win 3-2 against Levante in La Liga on Saturday.

The reigning champions found themselves deservedly behind thanks to a strike from Ivan Romero and a penalty from Jose Luis Morales, with the hosts unlucky not to score more.

However Barca were quick out of the blocks in the second half, with a wonderful long-range strike from Pedri and a close-range finish from Ferran Torres levelling the score.

And in the dying embers of the game, Levante defender Unai Elgezabal headed into his own net following a teasing Lamine Yamal cross as Barca completed a dramatic comeback.

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Joan Garcia (6/10):

The goalkeeper could do nothing to stop either goal going in. He did make a couple of good saves, though, to prevent Levante from scoring more.

Eric Garcia (4/10):

He and his fellow defenders started well, catching Levante offside a few times, but their solidity quickly crumbled thereafter.

Ronald Araujo (4/10):

Like Garcia, Araujo and the Barca offside trap was in fine form early on, but Levante soon got the better of it and were very unlucky not to score more than two.

Pau Cubarsi (4/10):

The centre-back, with his arms behind his back, was not aggressive enough as Romero dribbled past him to fire the hosts in front after 15 minutes.

Alejandro Balde (4/10):

A difficult evening for the left-back. Not long after receiving a yellow card, the 21-year-old conceded the penalty for Levante's second after the ball struck his wrist inside the box.

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Pedri (8/10):

Barca's best player by far. He was unlucky not to record an assist, when Ferran Torres hit the crossbar from his delightful through ball, before his long-range stunner kick-started the comeback.

Marc Casado (4/10):

Returning to Barca's midfield, he was easily dribbled past in the build up to Levante's opener before being replaced at half time.

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Lamine Yamal (7/10):

He looked a threat every time he was able to cut inside onto his left foot, with his late cross leading to Barca's last-gasp winner.

Raphinha (7/10):

The Brazil international headed wide from a great first-half chance. He grew into the game, though, curling in a great corner which led to Barca's equaliser.

Marcus Rashford (4/10):

The forward looked sharp early on, as he and Balde combined well down the left-hand side, but his influence soon waned. He was substituted during the half-time break.

Ferran Torres (7/10):

The former Manchester City man should have scored in the first half but hit the crossbar. However he made amends after the break, latching onto Raphinha's corner for the equaliser.

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Jules Kounde (6/10):

He had the chance to win it for Barca before Elgezabal's own goal, but he fired his shot just wide of the far post.

Andreas Christensen (6/10):

The defender was introduced late in the second half as Barca went in search of a winner. He looked assured, thus giving manager Hansi Flick plenty to think about moving forward.

Gavi (6/10):

He came off the bench for the second half and provided Barca with more impetus going forward. A solid display from the 21-year-old.

Dani Olmo (6/10):

Like Gavi he injected some much-needed energy into Barca's play in the second half. A good substitution by Flick and a good outing from Olmo.

Robert Lewandowski (5/10):

The striker received little service following his introduction off the bench. He was convinced he should have earned his side a second-half penalty, but his appeals were waved away.

Hansi Flick (5/10):

Perhaps the decision to start Casado was the wrong one in the end. However the German got his half-time team talk spot on as Barca scored two quick-fire goals after the break.