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Kalidou Koulibaly wanted to join Manchester United in 2019, but Napoli rejected a €100m offer. Carlo Ancelotti convinced him to stay, leading to a contract renewal. Koulibaly had his bags packed for United, but Ancelotti intervened. He eventually joined Chelsea in 2022, but injuries affected his performance.

Ruben Amorim reflects on a challenging first year as Manchester United’s head coach, questioning his future at the club amid struggles. However, recent success has boosted his confidence, aiming to secure a win against Nottingham Forest. Amorim responds to Sean Dyche’s comments, emphasizing his long-term vision for the team.

Manchester United is interested in Brazilian midfielder Breno Bidon, who is valued at £10.1m by Corinthians. The 20-year-old has attracted attention from European clubs like PSV Eindhoven, Napoli, and Al-Ahli. Bidon’s contract runs until 2029 with a release clause of £85m. Corinthians are confident in his potential and have developed him into a more versatile…

Joshua Zirkzee almost joined AC Milan before going to Manchester United in 2024. United paid his release clause and agent’s commission. Zirkzee scored seven goals in 2024/25 but has fallen in the pecking order. Milan are interested in him due to Gimenez’s poor form but will only make a move if Zirkzee offers himself. Milan…

Sky Sports will broadcast 31 Premier League matches live in late December and early January. The Christmas and New Year schedule has been released, with only one top-flight fixture on Boxing Day due to scheduling challenges. More games will be shown on Boxing Day next season when it falls on a Saturday.

Manchester United have shown interest in Brazilian forward Rayan, who has also attracted attention from other Premier League clubs. The 19-year-old’s pace, strength, and technical ability have impressed scouts, leading to speculation about a potential move to Europe. Vasco are looking to renew his contract amid growing interest in the player.

Manchester United’s current injuries and suspensions are listed below, detailing the cause of absence, start date, and expected return. A chart compares these to other Premier League clubs in terms of days lost and injury incidents this season. Datawrapper provides this information, which may use cookies.

Manchester United’s new goalkeeper Senne Lammens is set to make his fourth start for the team against Nottingham Forest. He aims to eventually become the No. 1 goalkeeper for Belgium. Lammens has been warned by Matz Sels and Thibaut Courtois about the challenges of English football, particularly defending set pieces.

Nick Wright’s column, The Radar on Sky Sports, highlights stories from the Premier League using data and opinion. This week, the focus is on Woltemade’s strong start for Newcastle, Kostoulas being challenged by Hurzeler, and other players to watch. Woltemade is excelling, filling the void left by Isak, and outperforming expectations.

Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber and Manchester United’s Mathijs de Ligt are monitoring Virgil van Dijk’s form at Liverpool, as the team struggles. Both players are performing well for their clubs and the Netherlands national team. They are eyeing a potential opportunity to replace van Dijk if his form continues to decline.