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Manchester United signed Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich but may return for Leon Goretzka and Leroy Sané in January. Goretzka, with limited playtime this season, prefers to stay at Bayern, while Sané is negotiating a contract renewal as his current deal ends this season.

Álvaro Carreras, formerly of Manchester United, joined Benfica on loan, later making the move permanent for €6m. After a slow start, his recent form has attracted interest from United and other clubs. Benfica is wary due to a €20m buyback clause negotiated by United, making a return feasible.

Red Bull Salzburg’s Amar Dedić, a 22-year-old Bosnia and Herzegovina international, is attracting interest from Manchester United and Napoli. Primarily a right-back, he has flexibility across the backline. United faces challenges due to Salzburg’s high demands for the player, whose contract runs until 2027 and is valued at €20 million.

Hugo Viana is set to replace Txiki Begiristain as Manchester City’s director of sport following careful consideration over months. His success at Sporting CP, strong coach relationships, and controversy-free profile impressed City executives. Viana’s notable transfers also contributed to his selection, leading to his formal appointment.

Manchester United has several players, including Christian Eriksen, with contracts expiring this season. Reports indicate no discussions for contract renewal have taken place. Eriksen reflects on future decisions, balancing club ambitions with his national team career as he ages. His next move will significantly impact his national team prospects.

Bruno Fernandes is struggling at Manchester United this season, yet has found solace in international play, scoring for Portugal. He acknowledged his challenges, expressing a desire to improve and return to form. Fernandes took responsibility for his performance, emphasizing his commitment to help his club succeed. Manchester United faces Brentford on October 19th.

Bruno Fernandes discussed his challenges at Manchester United and his positive experience with the Portuguese national team ahead of their match against Poland. He praised Rúben Amorim’s success at Sporting, who lead Liga Portugal, signaling the manager’s preparedness for a potential Premier League role amidst ongoing speculation around his future.

Dejan Kulusevski has excelled for Tottenham Hotspur this season, particularly in a central role. His standout performance included scoring and creating nine chances in a 3-0 victory over Manchester United. He’s evolving creatively, but Spurs’ finishing issues hinder his goal contributions. Kulusevski aims to continue improving as the season progresses.

Victor Lindelöf’s future at Manchester United is uncertain as his contract expires this season. He missed much of the previous window due to injury but recently returned, playing 45 minutes against Aston Villa. As Sweden prepares to face Slovakia, he hopes to secure a starting spot and attract potential suitors.

Joshua Zirkzee’s struggle for goals at Manchester United increases pressure on Cody Gakpo for the Netherlands national team. Both Zirkzee and Ajax’s Brian Brobbey have had poor starts, leaving Wout Weghorst and Gakpo as primary options for scoring, highlighting concerns over the team’s striking capabilities.