Top articles in Wednesday’s newspapers and transfer rumors…
premier league
Manchester United have launched an investigation into how plans to tweak Amorim’s 3-2-4-1 system were leaked on the day of the game against Bournemouth, it has been reported.
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Following Manchester United’s 4-4 draw with Bournemouth in the Premier League, Gary Neville insisted Ruben Amorim put the right players on the pitch after losing 3-2.
A report published on Tuesday found that Chelsea suffered a 44% increase in injuries between June and October compared to the previous season. This year’s period covers participation in the Club World Cup and its aftermath – The Guardian
Manchester City are in the process of slashing wages by more than £35m a year amid a major overhaul of Josep Guardiola’s squad – Daily Mail
Manchester United have the worst injury record in the Premier League over the past five years, new research reveals – The Times
Manchester United are set to begin a move to sign Antoine Semenyo in January – and they are already making plans for where he will play – Daily Mirror
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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has labeled Antoine Semenyo “special” as the race to sign the Bournemouth winger continues.
Milan are preparing a loan deal for Niklas Furkruk, who became available after the disastrous defeat at West Ham – The Guardian
Manchester United are reportedly in talks to play Wrexham in a pre-season friendly in Finland next summer – The Sun
Ian Rush discharged from hospital after two days in intensive care with influenza last week – The Guardian
A number of clubs are interested in signing Manchester United’s young defender Harry Amath – The Sun
Arsenal have been hit hard by a spate of injuries to their defense, with Mikel Arteta potentially having to rely on teenager Marli Salmon – The Sun
Liverpool attacking prospect Kai Morrall leaves club to join Leeds United – Daily Mail
championship
Manchester United and Arsenal have missed out on teenage prospect George Shepherd, who has agreed to sign his first professional contract with local club Coventry City – Daily Mail
WSL
Chloe Kelly reveals how her hair fell out due to the stress of her last-minute transfer from Manchester City to Arsenal – Daily Telegraph
la liga
Xabi Alonso echoes Real Madrid president Florentino Perez’s call for ‘justice’ over massive corruption scandal involving arch-rivals Barcelona – Daily Mirror
world cup
Gary Lineker’s podcast company set to make a staggering £14m from Netflix during 2026 World Cup – The Sun
F1
Christian Horner is increasingly likely to return to F1 with Alpine, but it is claimed he has his sights set on Otro Capital’s minority stake in the team – Daily Telegraph
rugby union
Harlequins senior coach Jason Gilmour has praised Northampton’s George Firbank’s abilities and has not ruled out a return to England – The Guardian
athletics
Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam track team has been warned by the World Athletics Federation that it may not be allowed to return in 2026 even if it pays off its huge debt – The Guardian
