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3 key passes, 2 shots, 1 goal: United loanee’s blistering run goes to waste in crushing defeat

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3 key passes, 2 shots, 1 goal: United loanee’s blistering run goes to waste in crushing defeat

Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford scored Barcelona’s only goal as they suffered a humiliating 4-1 defeat at the hands of Sevilla.

Barcelona beaten by Sevilla

Rashford and his teammates headed into the meeting with Sevilla off the back of their painful mid-week Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain.

Eager to make amends, Barcelona’s plans quickly unravelled as Sevilla took the lead in the 13th minute, with former Red Devil Alexis Sanchez calmly slotting home from the penalty spot.

Sevilla extended their advantage in the 37th minute when Isaac Romero capitalised on Jules Kounde’s error, producing a sublime finish to make it 2-0. Barca gave themselves some hope of mounting a comeback when Rashford pulled one back just before the break.

Pedri picked out Rashford’s run with a superb pass and the England international didn’t disappoint, sending the back into the back of the net.

𝗥𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 scores his FIRST goal in La Liga 👊 pic.twitter.com/cJ4XBaLdym

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 5, 2025

The Blaugrana had a chance to make it 2-2 when they were awarded a penalty, but Robert Lewandowski missed. The visitors scored two further late goals to secure the victory against the reigning La Liga champions.

Rashford was Barcelona’s main attacking threat, but even his determined efforts couldn’t rescue anything from the contest.

Rashford’s performance vs. Sevilla

Aside from his strike, Rashford touched the ball 48 times and managed to find his teammates with 19 of the 22 passes he attempted (86% individual pass accuracy). Three of his passes were key passes.

The Carrington academy graduate connected with three of the nine crosses he delivered. Two of his shots were on target, including his goal at the stroke of half-time. He came close to adding another when clean through on goal, but his effort drifted narrowly wide of the post.

Rashford did not complete any of the four dribbles he embarked on.

The 27-year-old was involved in 12 ground duels, winning four of them, while also drawing three fouls and registering a single tackle.

(Stats obtained from Sofascore)

In a worrying development for the Blaugrana, Rashford appeared to have picked up an injury, as he was spotted sitting on the pitch after the final whistle, visibly in pain and discomfort.

He was accompanied by Barca’s medical staff as he left the pitch. Supporters of the Catalan club will be hoping it’s not too serious.

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United face competition from European giants in race to sign explosive LaLiga star, INEOS can sign him for €30m – report

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United face competition from European giants in race to sign explosive LaLiga star, INEOS can sign him for €30m – report

Manchester United’s recent goalscoring record doesn’t make for good reading. The Red Devils have struggled in the final third in the past few years, despite investing heavily in attack.

The Premier League giants scored 73 times in the league in the 2020/21 campaign, but that number dropped to 57 the following season. They were only marginally better in the 2022/23 campaign, registering 58 goals in the league.

United found the back of the net 57 times in the Premier League in the 2023/24 campaign, despite breaking the bank for Rasmus Hojlund in the summer of 2023. Joshua Zirkzee was signed from Bologna before the start of last season, but the Red Devils ended the campaign with just 44 league goals in 38 games.

It is no wonder that Ruben Amorim invested heavily in the transfer market this summer to revamp his attack.

A summer of attacking reinforcements

INEOS used all their resources in trying to upgrade United’s attack before the start of the new season. Hojlund, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho and Antony were all shown the door this summer.

In came Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko in big-money deals, with the Red Devils spending around £200m to refurbish their frontline.

The Slovenian was brought in to solve United’s long-standing No. 9 crisis, with neither Zirkzee nor Hojlund living up to the hype at the Theatre of Dreams.

While Sesko has already shown promise, the Premier League giants are not resting on their laurels. Recent reports have suggested that United have identified Levante’s Etta Eyong as an option to further bolster the attack in the future.

The Red Devils have shifted their focus to emerging talents in recent transfer windows, and the 21 year old has already taken the European circuit by storm. However, it now appears that the Premier League giants could face competition from LaLiga in the race for the Cameroonian.

Barcelona have retained interest in Eyong

According to SPORT, Barcelona have retained their interest in Eyong. The Catalans were keen to sign the player from Villarreal this summer, but he ended up joining Levante instead.

The Cameroonian started the season with a bang, scoring one goal and setting up two more from three games for the Yellow Submarine. He has continued his explosive start since moving to Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, registering four goals and one assist from five games for Levante.

United are keen to secure his signature, but it now appears that the reigning Spanish champions haven’t given up on the young striker yet. Eyong was reportedly open to a move to Camp Nou this summer, but the transfer failed to materialise due to the club’s poor finances.

His release clause has since jumped to €30m from €10m, but Barcelona are hoping to raise enough funds to complete a deal in 2026. The Cameroonian has been identified as a possible replacement for Robert Lewandowski, whose contract expires next summer.

United, meanwhile, are likely to be in the market for a new striker amid uncertainties surrounding Joshua Zirkzee’s future. The chance to add a rising star like Eyong to Amorim’s roster could be too tempting for INEOS to turn down.

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Premier League duo circling underused United star whose future looks bleak under Amorim, he is open to a move – report

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Premier League duo circling underused United star whose future looks bleak under Amorim, he is open to a move – report

Manchester United spent big on new attackers in the summer transfer window.

The Red Devils signed Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko for some £200m to reinforce Ruben Amorim’s forward line.

Their arrival paved the way for Alejandro Garnacho’s departure to Chelsea and indicated the end for Rasmus Hojlund, who joined Napoli on loan.

Zirkzee wanted at Old Trafford

Ruben Amorim was ruthless in his treatment of unwanted players, and the likes Marcus Rashford, Antony and Jadon Sancho were also shown the door, but the head coach opted to keep Joshua Zirkzee.

The Dutchman was strongly linked with a return to Italy, where he bagged 14 goals in 58 games for Bologna before being snapped up by United last year.

But the messaging that Amorim saw Zirkzee as an important player in his squad was clear – as recently as late September, Fabrizio Romano reiterated this.

Nevertheless, with only 74 Premier League minutes and no starts so far this season, questions are once again being asked around the 24-year-old’s Old Trafford future.

Premier League plan

Reports emerged earlier today that long-term admirers Juventus are cooking up a potential swap deal to sign Zirkzee in exchange for striker Dusan Vlahovic in January.

But according to TEAMtalk, the player may prefer to stay in England. The report notes that Zirkzee “will consider staying in the Premier League when he weighs up his next move”, which could be sooner rather than later.

Much like Garnacho, who rebuffed several offers from abroad in order to stay in the Premier League with Chelsea, Zirkzee “may yet decide not to give up on cracking the English top flight.”

Zirkzee reportedly “believes he has what it takes to succeed in English football” but will carefully consider his next step.

West Ham and Everton potential suitors

TEAMtalk claim that Everton and West Ham are potential destinations for the player and are “among clubs set to be kept informed about his situation”.

West Ham reportedly “assessed” Zirkzee during David Moyes’ time at the club and may retain this interest as they seek attacking reinforcements in January, as Everton are also likely to do.

TEAMtalk report that Zirkzee is now “beginning to consider his options” and intermidiaries are “to explore potential moves ahead of the January window, with both loan and permanent deals likely to be under consideration.”

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United star’s Sunderland heroics in vain, Amorim still wants to address this problem position in 2026 – report

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United star’s Sunderland heroics in vain, Amorim still wants to address this problem position in 2026 – report

Manchester United opted for a reshuffle in the goalkeeper department over the summer. The Red Devils signed talented young custodian Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp on deadline day to address the position.

The Premier League giants have struggled due to goalkeeping errors in the past couple of seasons, with Andre Onana failing to live up to expectations after arriving from Inter Milan in 2023.

The Cameroonian was subsequently offloaded to Trabzonspor on loan last month, and Altay Bayindir was stationed as the club’s new No.1.

The Turkey international has endured a difficult time so far, letting in 11 goals from six games in the Premier League this season, and failing to register a clean sheet.

Lammens has enjoyed a stellar start

There were multiple calls to replace Bayindir with Lammens since his arrival, but Amorim resisted the urge until this weekend.

The Belgian was handed his debut against Sunderland on Saturday, October 4, and he responded by helping United register their first clean sheet of the season in a 2-0 win.

While Lammens appears to have won over fans and critics alike, it now appears that United could sign another goalkeeper in 2026.

Amorim wants an experience goalkeeper

Speaking to Football Insider, journalist Pete O’Rourke said that Amorim wants to add an experienced face between the sticks in 2026.

“Lammens is probably a long-term signing, still young and obviously a lot to prove still if he is to be a Man United number one in the future,” said O’Rourke.

“Bayindir is number one right now for Amorim, and then Lammens is the number two after obviously letting Onana leave the club on loan. They have got issues between the sticks and have kept just one clean sheet this season.

“If their goalkeeping issues persist it’s going to be something they look at in January and then in the summer as well.

“Amorim is looking at an experienced goalkeeper to come in and make the spot his own to provide a bit of stability and confidence in the defence.”

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was reportedly Amorim’s preferred choice to replace Onana this summer. While the move failed to materialise, the Red Devils could return for the Argentine at the turn of the year or next summer if their woes between the sticks fail to resolve.

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Real Madrid ready to let United target leave for €60m in January, bitter rivals the favourites to lap him up – report

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Real Madrid ready to let United target leave for €60m in January, bitter rivals the favourites to lap him up – report

Manchester United secured a 2-0 win over Sunderland on Saturday in the Premier League, which was Ruben Amorim’s 50th game in charge of the club.

The Portuguese head coach has registered 19 wins and 19 defeats since arriving at the Theatre of Dreams last November. After finishing 15th in the Premier League last season, the former Sporting manager invested heavily in the attack, bringing in Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko, and Matheus Cunha.

Both Sesko and Mbeumo have scored two goals each so far, while Cunha has impressed as well. Unfortunately, the Red Devils have won just three of their eight games this season.

It is believed that the team still needs a new midfielder, and the position is expected to be a priority for Amorim in 2026, with multiple names already being linked for the job.

United have their eyes on Eduardo Camavinga

United were also linked with midfield reinforcements this summer, as they attempted to lay down succession plans for Casemiro.

Carlos Baleba was reportedly high up on Amorim’s agenda, but Brighton & Hove Albion refused to consider any offer for the Cameroonian midfielder.

Meanwhile, the Red Devils were also linked with Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Angelo Stiller. Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga was reportedly an option as well for Amorim, but none of those moves materialised.

Casemiro also ended up staying at Old Trafford, although his contract expires at the end of this season. The Brazilian has started five of the seven games in the Premier League this campaign, signifying the need for a new defensive midfielder.

Recent reports have suggested that the Red Devils remain hot on the heels of Camavinga. It now appears that the Frenchman could become available next year.

Real Madrid ready to let Camavinga leave

According to a report from Fichajes, Real Madrid are ready to part ways with Camavinga. The French midfielder hasn’t lived up to expectations since moving to Los Blancos from Rennes in the summer of 2021.

Injuries have hampered his growth with the La Liga giants, who have now run out of patience. Camavinga missed a chunk of the 2024/25 campaign with injuries, registering 35 appearances across competitions.

This season, the Frenchman has managed just 76 minutes of first team action from five appearances, all of which were from the bench. The report adds that Manchester City are ready to offer €60m for the 22 year old in 2026, which Real Madrid are willing to accept.

The two clubs are already in contact regarding the matter, which will be bad news for United. Despite considerable interest in Camavinga’s signature, Los Blancos would reportedly prefer to do business with City.

There’s a chance that the Frenchman could be part of a bigger deal between the two clubs, and a move could even materialise at the turn of the year.

The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social

Deepungsu has been a Manchester United fan since 2000. In his playing days, he was an attacking midfielder with a proclivity for the back heel. Right now, however, he prefers to operate as a regista. Deepungsu has been writing about the Red Devils, Football, and other things since 2009. His favourite Manchester United player is Paul Scholes.

Amorim has taken firm decision on his starting XI for upcoming games, fans will be delighted – report

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Amorim has taken firm decision on his starting XI for upcoming games, fans will be delighted – report

Saturday’s Premier League test against high-flying Sunderland was expected to prove difficult for a beleaguered Manchester United, who came into the game on the back of heavy scrutiny on their head coach.

In the end, the game at Old Trafford proved to be a cakewalk for the Red Devils, with Ruben Amorim’s tactical ploy of playing more direct paying off handsomely.

Benjamin Sesko was superb, while the Portuguese tactician’s decision to start Senne Lammens in goal proved to be another masterstroke.

The Belgian pulled off two incredible saves, including a 1v1 chance. His shot-stopping skills were well-known from his time in Royal Antwerp.

Senne Lammens was impressive

What was most impressive was his command over the penalty box. He came out twice to collect deep crosses, instead of trying to punch the ball away like Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir frequently got caught trying to do.

And the Old Trafford faithful responded in kind, roaring every time he caught the ball. He went long from goal kicks and proved to be a useful weapon in the end.

A clean sheet for Senne Lammens on his Manchester United debut.

52 touches, 11 ball recoveries, solid distribution and three saves, the most notable of which denied Granit Xhaka and Chemsdine Talbi.

Lammens expected to get a run of games now he’s acclimatised.🧤 pic.twitter.com/JglczsOuNJ

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) October 4, 2025

Amorim praised the summer recruit but he has made it clear in the past that he is yet to choose his permanent No.1, which means both Senne Lammens and Bayindir will be given minutes.

That is a cause for concern given the kind of form the Turkish keeper has shown throughout the season.

Set to start more

However, journalist Ben Jacobs has revealed that Lammens has now adapted to his new surroundings and will be given a run of games to try and cement his position in the starting lineup.

“52 touches, 11 ball recoveries, solid distribution and three saves, the most notable of which denied Granit Xhaka and Chemsdine Talbi.

“A clean sheet for Senne Lammens on his Manchester United debut. Lammens expected to get a run of games now he’s acclimatised,” the reporter wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

With Liverpool up next, Amorim will be hoping his new signing can go from strength to strength. United’s season depends on it.

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Report: Man United monitoring £22m-rated La Liga wide player ahead of January window

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Report: Man United monitoring £22m-rated La Liga wide player ahead of January window

Manchester United are monitoring the progress of Omar El Hilali from Espanyol, and they could make their move in January. 

The 22-year-old has done quite well for the La Liga outfit, and he could be signed for a fee of just £22 million because of a release clause in his contract, as per Fichajes. He has attracted the attention of multiple clubs, and Manchester United could look to make an early move in order to beat the competition.

Omar El Hilali could fancy the move

They are looking to sign the talented young right back, and they believe that he could compete with Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui for the starting spot.

The opportunity to move to Manchester United will be exciting for the young defender. It would be a huge step in his career, and he would get to test himself against world-class players in the Premier League. Regular football in England could help him improve further and fulfil his potential.

The reported asking price is quite reasonable for a player of his potential. The deal could prove to be a masterstroke in the long term. Manchester United are among the biggest clubs in the world, and El Hilali will be tempted to join them. They have the resources to get the deal across the line as well.

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Can Man United sign El Hilali?

Omar El Hilali of RCD Espanyol speaks to fans following a LaLiga match
Omar El Hilali of RCD Espanyol speaks to fans following a LaLiga match. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

It will be interesting to see if Manchester United follow up on their interest with an official proposal in January. They have started the season poorly, and they need quality players in January in order to bounce back strongly. A reliable fullback could make a big difference at both ends of the pitch.

Espanyol will not want to lose an important player like him in the middle of the season, but they are powerless to stop him from leaving because of the release clause in his contract. If Manchester United decide to pay up, they will be able to get the deal across the line.

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Report: Man United could land “lightning” forward for nothing if they sacrifice 24-year-old

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Report: Man United could land “lightning” forward for nothing if they sacrifice 24-year-old
Ruben Amorim in Man United training

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Manchester United could be offered the opportunity to sign Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic. 

The Serbian will be out of contract at the end of the season, and the Italians are looking to get rid of him in January. They do not want to lose the player on a free transfer. According to a report from Italian publication TuttoJuve, they could offer him in a swap deal for Joshua Zirkzee.

Zirkzee needs to move on

The Netherlands International has not been able to establish himself as an important player for Manchester United, and he is not a regular starter for them either. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United decide to sacrifice him to sign the Serbian.

Vlahovic has the physicality and technical attributes for the Premier League, and he could be a much better fit for Manchester United alongside Benjamin Sesko. 

Vlahovic could make his mark

Dusan Vlahovic on the pitch for Juvenus
Dusan Vlahovic on the pitch for Juvenus (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

The Serbian could be tempted to move to the Premier League. It would be a huge opportunity for him, and he will look to prove himself in English football. Manchester United need another striker like him if they want to do well this season. Signing the Serbian in January could make a huge difference for them during the second half of the campaign. 

The player has been described as a ridiculous talent in the past, and he has been labelled as “lightning” by Micah Richards. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United can get the deal across the line. The move could be ideal for all parties. 

Juventus will be able to avoid losing Vlahovic on a free, and they would get to improve their attacking unit with the signing of Zirkzee. The 24-year-old has proven his quality in Italy in the past, and Juventus could help him regain his peak form. As for Manchester United, they would be able to bring in a quality striker who could make an impact for them in the final third. 

Report: Man United join three-way Premier League tussle for 19-goal sensation

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Report: Man United join three-way Premier League tussle for 19-goal sensation
Ruben Amorim on the sidelines

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 Manchester United are interested in signing the Levante striker Karl Etta Eyong. 

The 21-year-old joined the Spanish club from Villarreal during the summer transfer window, and he has been excellent for them.

Karl Etta Eyong is a huge talent

He has already produced seven goal contributions in the league. He scored 19 goals for Villarreal’s youth team last season. He is a promising talent with a bright future, and his performances have attracted the attention of the top Premier League teams.

As per Football Insider, Tottenham and Chelsea are interested in the 21-year-old as well. It will be interesting to see if the three clubs decide to formalise their interest in the player with an official proposal at the end of the season. Levante have just signed the player, and they will not sanction his departure in January. It will be difficult to convince them to sell the player in the summer of 2026 as well.

Man United could use Eyong

Etta Eyong of Villarreal CF celebrates scoring his team's first goal
Etta Eyong of Villarreal CF celebrates scoring his team’s first goal. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Manchester United need another quality striker, and Eyong could be a solid long-term investment. He could form a solid partnership with Benjamin Sesko. The 21-year-old is young enough to improve further, and he could develop into a future star for the club. The move to the Premier League would be a massive opportunity for the young attacker, and it could help him improve further.

Regular football in England could accelerate his development and help him fulfil his potential. Manchester United have done well to groom young players over the years, and they could play a key role in his growth.

All three Premier League clubs have the financial muscle to get the deal across the line, and it will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds. Convincing the striker to move to England might not be too difficult. However, it will be difficult to convince Levante to sell him anytime soon.

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Report: “Special” Man United player delivers Ruben Amorim ultimatum to club hierarchy

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Report: “Special” Man United player delivers Ruben Amorim ultimatum to club hierarchy
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Man United CEO Omar Berrada looking dejected

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Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months.

He was heavily linked with an exit during the summer window, but the 20-year-old ended up staying. He has struggled for regular game time at Manchester United, and he needs to leave the club in order to play more often.

Amorim does not fancy Kobbie Mainoo

It is clear that Ruben Amorim does not fancy him as a key player anymore. The midfielder is yet to start a single Premier League game this season. According to a report from Fichajes, he has informed the Manchester United hierarchy that he will leave the club in the near future unless Amorim is sacked.

It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. The Portuguese manager is under a lot of pressure because of Manchester United’s poor start to the season. He was heavily backed in the transfer market, but he has not been able to deliver on the pitch. Manchester United have been patient with him, but the results will need to improve quickly if he wants to hold onto his job.

Can Man United convince Mainoo to stay?

Kobbie Mainoo warming up
Man United rebuffed Kobbie Mainoo request to leave on loan in the summer window. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

It will be interesting to see how Manchester United convince Mainoo to stay at the club. He is a tremendous talent with a bright future, and he has been labelled as a “special” player in the past. There is no doubt that he has the quality to develop into a top-class Premier League midfielder. Losing an elite talent like him would be a blow for Manchester United. It remains to be seen whether they decide to part ways with the Portuguese manager in order to keep the midfielder at the club beyond this season. 

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