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Joshua Zirkzee has demonstrated his potential at Manchester United, scoring on his debut and adapting to a new system. Though concerns of a premature exit exist, including interest from Italian clubs, it is likely he will remain unless significant issues arise with his performance or the team’s setup.

Simone Inzaghi reportedly rejected Manchester United’s offer to replace Erik ten Hag, prioritizing his current project at Inter Milan. Despite United’s attempts to entice him with a lucrative contract and transfer budget amid pressure from recent performance, Inzaghi’s strong bond with Inter’s management and fans influenced his decision.

Scott McTominay’s €30m transfer from Manchester United to Napoli is under scrutiny in Italy, with Diego Maradona Jr. expressing disbelief at the low fee. Since joining Napoli, McTominay has impressed fans, scoring once and assisting in four league games, raising questions about United’s midfield struggles and transfer decisions.

Benfica manager Bruno Lage dismissed rumors linking winger Kerem Aktürkoğlu to Manchester United, stating he’s just a player currently in the spotlight. Despite his impressive start with two goals and four assists, Lage emphasized Aktürkoğlu’s focus should remain on his development with Benfica rather than transfer speculation.

Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi has caught Manchester United’s attention, with claims of recent contact despite his new 2026 contract. While Inzaghi is currently content at Inter, United’s Erik ten Hag faces an uncertain future due to the team’s poor performance, sitting 13th in the Premier League.

Tottenham, Bournemouth, and Manchester United scouted Elfsborg after their victory over Roma. Coach Oscar Hiljemark, who has led the team to success, is gaining attention from bigger clubs. Players like Besfort Zeneli and Michael Baidoo are also being monitored, indicating significant interest from Premier League clubs.

Mathijs de Ligt is unlikely to fulfill his early promise, partly due to Erik ten Hag’s influence, according to Dutch pundits René van der Gijp and Johan Derksen. Following unsuccessful stints at Juventus and Bayern Munich, his rocky start at Manchester United has led to increasing criticism and fading hopes for his revival.

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez defended Bruno Fernandes following his second red card in a week, stating both decisions were unfair. Fernandes was sent off against Porto after a second yellow, having previously seen red against Tottenham, which was later overturned. Martinez acknowledged the midfielder’s experience in handling such situations.

Former Porto midfielder Maniche praised Paul Scholes as the best midfielder globally during their careers, a sentiment echoed by manager Luiz Felipe Scolari. During an interview, Maniche reflected on their playing days, emphasizing the distinct qualities of midfielders like Scholes, Lampard, Gerrard, Iniesta, and Pirlo in that era.

Manchester United faces scrutiny as they let midfielder Maxi Oyedele go for a minimal fee this summer. Oyedele, 19, has thrived at Legia Warszawa, earning a Poland national team call-up after just 100 minutes of play. His success raises questions about United’s transfer decisions and potential regrets.