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Man United Hammered For Failing To Secure “Obvious” Transfer That Would Have Fixed One Of Amorim’s Biggest Problems

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September 30, 2025

Man United Hammered For Failing To Secure “Obvious” Transfer That Would Have Fixed One Of Amorim’s Biggest Problems

David Tully Sep 30th 2025

TNT Sports pundit Peter Crouch has slammed Man United for their failure to sign a No.1 goalkeeper during the summer transfer window.

Senne Lammens was snapped up from Royal Antwerp on Deadline Day, but he has not made his debut for the Red Devils so far, and Crouch claims they would have been better off going after Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez:

“It feels to me that the situation with the goalkeeper just hasn’t been addressed. It feels like they’ve got three number twos now. It’s an issue that was obvious, Andre Onana wasn’t going to be the No. 1, we knew that at the start of the season but the situation still hasn’t been addressed.”

“I don’t know why when you’ve got Donnarumma or Martinez available, the situation wasn’t resolved.. With Martinez, it felt obvious for him to come in, he’s dominant and fits the stature and personnel that Manchester United need.”

Amorim clearly preferred Martinez over Lammens

It is believed that the recruitment department weighed up moves for both goalkeepers prior to the transfer deadline, with it ultimately being decided that the club should target the younger option.

Lammens was subsequently signed for an initial £18m, while Martinez (a World Cup winner) stayed at Villa Park.

Based on the fact that head coach Ruben Amorim has kept Altay Bayindir in goal since Lammens was purchased, it suggests he wasn’t fully behind the signing.

Goalkeeper has been a problem position for Man United

In hindsight, Director of Football Jason Wilcox should have been more proactive in seeking a new number one at the start of the summer. Amorim clearly didn’t rate Andre Onana, considering that he was allowed to leave on loan.

However, Wilcox seemingly didn’t get the message or simply disagreed with his head coach. All funds were devoted to signing forwards, with a tokenistic loan offer made for Martinez. Based on what’s happened since, it seems that it wasn’t the wisest of decisions.

David Tully

David has worked as a football reporter for the last fifteen years. Having started as an intern at Snack Media, he then went on to become a freelancer, working on various different sites. At the start of 2023, he took up his current role as content writer for National World’s Football News Network.

“Absolutely ridiculous” – Gary Neville blasts Amorim & Man United star in brutal rant

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September 30, 2025

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“Absolutely ridiculous” – Gary Neville blasts Amorim & Man United star in brutal rant

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Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville shared a list of concerns he has over Ruben Amorim and his players in one big rant.

Just one week removed from a morale-boosting victory over Chelsea in the previous weekend, the Red Devils suffered yet another defeat on Saturday, falling short in their West London clash against Brentford on Saturday.

MUFC were soundly beaten by the Bees, who harried them on counter-attacks while displaying some fabulous finishing.

Gary Neville slams Man Utd after Brentford defeat

This defeat meant that United has thus far lost 50% of their Premier League fixtures this season, not to mention the humiliating Carabao Cup elimination at the hands of Grimsby Town.

Needless to say, Neville, who has already taken a swipe at Amorim several times in the past, was far from praiseful towards the Portuguese tactician.

The pundit voiced his concern, first and foremost, over the player’s apparent lack of belief in the playing system.

“The Brentford game was a really poor performance and a real worry,” said the United legend on his podcast via Sky Sports.

“I felt for the first time, just through instinct, watching it on the television, seeing players’ faces and body language, that there might be an element of players really doubting the system and what’s going on.”

Gary Neville talks while on punditry for Sky Sports. — (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Neville was particularly irritated by Amorim’s decision to field Mason Mount, an attacking midfielder by trade, as a left wing-back at one stage during the match.

“There was something that happened in that game that I mentioned on my podcast two or three weeks ago that I said we couldn’t see again. I said that Mason Mount ended up at left wing-back.

“There’s sticking to your plan and then there’s your coach that’s got an idea and making sure that he delivers that idea and not flip flopping with his idea with players, which can sometimes undermine what you’re trying to achieve.”

Neville highlights ‘awful’ Amorim decision to shift Mason Mount to the left

Neville went on to describe the decision as awful, and even aimed a dig at Mount who has at times delivered underwhelming displays even in his original role.

“But then when you’re putting Mason Mount at left wing-back – and he’s ended up at left wing-back again at Brentford in the last five minutes to the game – it starts to look awful.

“You can’t put Mason Mount at left wing-back. I’m sorry, it just can’t happen. I can’t watch Mason Mount play left wing-back in a football team.

“I struggled at times to watch him in his natural position, but actually putting him out there on the left wing, is ridiculous. Absolutely ridiculous.”

Neville isn’t the only major pundit who has slammed Amorim’s decisions. For instance, fellow United legend Roy Keane had also roasted the 40-year-old tactician on a few occasions.

While INEOS are still backing Amorim to succeed, Carrington insiders described the manager as a ‘lonely’ and ‘broken’ man, leaving the fans to wonder whether he still has it in him to restore the club’s elite status, which was the plan from the get-go.

Sacking ‘broken’ Amorim could be act of mercy as Man Utd insiders share disturbing signs

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September 30, 2025

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Sacking ‘broken’ Amorim could be act of mercy as Man Utd insiders share disturbing signs

Ruben Amorim looking dejected after Brentford defeat

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The writing is already on the wall for Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, at least based on the dour depiction made by club insiders.

The Portuguese manager was appointed as head coach last October following the sacking of Erik ten Hag. The 40-year-old initially presented himself as a bright, cheerful individual. However, he’s beginning to cut a much more gloomy figure, not too dissimilar to his Dutch predecessor when he started losing his grip on the squad.

Man Utd began their campaign with high hopes after reconstructing their attack by spending north of £200 million on Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, but the trio has only showcased flashes of brilliance at best, as scoring goals remains a damning issue for the Red Devils.

Ruben Amorim left ‘lonely’ and ‘broken’ amidst Man Utd woes

Following the agonising 1-3 defeat to Brentford, the tactician insisted that he remains the right profile to lead United towards brighter days.

And while INEOS are willing to hand Amorim additional time, it remains to be seen how long he will be able to withstand the insurmountable pressure.

Ruben Amorim walks away from the dugout at Old Trafford, — (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

In his latest update for the Centre Devils, Man Utd journalist Sully revealed what club insiders told him about the manager’s dire status at the club.

These sources insist that Amorim is now a ‘lonely man’ at Carrington. The manager apparently prefers to take solace after defeats and hardly talks to anyone during training sessions.

Insiders reveal shocking Amorim mental status

Sully notes that very little is left of the cheerful Portuguese who first entered the club’s facilities with a broad smile on his face less than a year ago.

One of the sources goes on to argue that the former Sporting CP manager has been ‘mentally broken’ by the United job.

While the most trusted accounts all agree that MUFC aren’t searching for a replacement just yet, some might argue that sacking Amorim and bringing in a new head coach can be an act of mercy, as this traumatising experience could have a lasting effect on his promising young career, as well as his mental health.

adidas launch Coral Blaze boot pack

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September 30, 2025

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Tuesday 30 September 2025 11:55

For the early months of the European season, the adidas Predator 25, F50, F50 SPARKFUSION and COPA PURE III football boots make a fresh new reappearance with three new colourways – one for each footwear franchise.

Whether you’re inspired by the power of the Predator, the speed of the F50, or the classic touch of the COPA, the Coral Blaze pack is designed to help you play with the same energy and passion as your United heroes.

Leny Yoro and Hinata Miyazawa are among the Reds that have been spotted sporting the new looks on the pitch in the campaign’s early weeks.

The Coral Blaze pack is united in bold orange, blue and white – evoking a sense of energy and speed for all franchises.

Predator’s latest iteration is on target with an orange base, blue fold-over tongue and three stripes in white, while the F50 men’s boot lands in a deep orange design with the three stripes in blue.

The F50 SPARKFUSION – adidas’ football boots for women – takes to the pitch in a light orange and white colourway.

The collection is rounded off with the COPA PURE III, which comes with a classic white upper with vibrant orange detailing on the heel.

Vishal has worked in the football media industry for over six years, planning, writing, and editing content for several major outlets. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person, he covers Manchester United — a club he has been religiously following and supporting since 2012. Big fan of ball-playing centre-backs and Harry Maguire’s knee-slide celebration!

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Who is September’s Player of the Month?

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ManUtd.com reporter Adam Marshall at Old Trafford.

Tuesday 30 September 2025 11:34

The voting has opened for Manchester United’s Player of the Month for September.

There is no escaping the fact that this has been a difficult spell for the Reds, losing to both Manchester City and Brentford, either side of an excellent 2-1 home victory over Chelsea.

We have a three-man shortlist for our second award of the 2025/26 campaign, with Bryan Mbeumo winning the prize in August.

With only three games to consider, these are the players chosen, and you can cast your vote using the poll.

The announcement of the Tiger-sponsored trophy winner will be made on Thursday.

PATRICK CHINAZAEKPERE DORGU (3 apps / 1 assist)

The Denmark international registered his first assist since joining the club, when heading down for Bruno Fernandes to open the scoring in the win over Chelsea.

The wing-back was also involved in the lead-up to Casemiro’s goal when popping up beyond the far post, just before Reece James sliced the ball high into the air.

Indeed, the fact it was his cross from the left that ultimately led to Benjamin Sesko claiming his maiden United strike, at Brentford, means he was prominent in each of our three goals across the month.

BRUNO FERNANDES (3 apps / 1 goal / 1 MOTM)

The skipper picked up our sole Man-of-the-Match award in September, leading by example in the 2-1 triumph over Chelsea.

Not only did he open the scoring, with his 100th goal for the club, by jabbing the ball past Filip Jorgensen but he switched to a more attacking position and took the fight to the Blues, when they hunted an equaliser, forcing a brilliant save out of the substitute keeper after a dynamic burst forward.

Of course, our no.8 was denied from the spot by Brentford’s Kelleher, following an extended delay to the taking over the kick, but his standout display over the course of the three games earns him a place on the shortlist.

BENJAMIN SESKO (3 apps / 1 goal)

The Slovenia striker crucially got off the mark by pulling a goal back at the Gtech Community Stadium last weekend, and is looking more and more accustomed to life in the Premier League.

It was a case of third-time lucky after Brentford keeper Caoimhin Kelleher blocked his first two attempts but his perseverance was rewarded when he found the net to make it 2-1.

An excellent flick-on prompted the red card in the Chelsea win too, when Mbeumo was fouled in a one-on-one situation by Robert Sanchez, and, although he was sacrificed at the interval after Casemiro’s dismissal, it’s also worth noting Sesko managed a couple of decent shots in the loss to City. One strike saved well by Gianluigi Donnarumma presumably would have counted, even though a free-kick was awarded for handball at the time.

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United make huge call on headline 2026 PL raid as Ineos’ bold plan to restore club to glory days emerges – report

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United make huge call on headline 2026 PL raid as Ineos’ bold plan to restore club to glory days emerges – report

Manchester United are expected to utilise the upcoming transfer windows to rebuild their midfield.

This process should have begun last summer, but it did not.

INEOS were prepared to sanction a headline midfield swoop, yet the transfer proved tricky.

Brighton refused to let United’s top target Carlos Baleba leave. United saw little point in forcing the move, wary that The Seagulls might exploit their desperation.

So Baleba’s proposed summer 2025 switch to Old Trafford collapsed.

However, as it fell through, one thing became clear: this was a transfer worth revisiting.

Yet as United prepare to reignite their pursuit, fresh obstacles continue to emerge.

Obstacles

The club may have to fend off interest from other top sides, including Liverpool. Then there’s the ambitious asking price.

Teamtalk report: “United do not feel he is worth £100million at this stage and ideas are needed to figure out how to make the numbers work for them.”

Add to that the fact Baleba is a dream signing for Amorim, the same Amorim whose Old Trafford future hangs in the balance, and the complications stack up. So why press ahead?

Too deep to abandon

Teamtalk reveal that whether Amorim stays or goes, the Baleba swoop remains firmly in INEOS’ plans.

The publication states:

“Crucially, however, the club would most likely retain an interest in him even if another manager was to take over at Old Trafford, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and other club chiefs ready to invest further in the squad.”

Obviously, Baleba is United’s dream signing for 2026. So, the Red Devils would rather navigate the obstacles, hefty price tag, and fierce competition than walk away.

United’s midfield has long cried out for Baleba’s qualities.

His high motor, pressing intensity, physicality, and ball-carrying prowess offer exactly what’s missing in their engine room.

Midfield overhaul

But the Cameroonian alone may not be the ultimate solution.

Alongside Baleba, United are actively pursuing another top midfield addition.

In parallel with the Brighton raid, the 20-time English champions remain heavily linked with two other Premier League talents: Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson.

While Baleba looks set to answer United’s immediate need for a high-energy midfielder, one of Wharton or Anderson is being lined up to fill the void left by Christian Eriksen and the one Casemiro is expected to leave next summer. Bruno Fernandes’ long-term future at United also remains uncertain.

At some point next year, we could be treated to a completely reshaped United midfield.

Interesting times lie ahead for United and their engine room. Every fan will be itching to watch it all unfold.

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United prepare explosive £70m offer in January for Real Madrid superstar to fix Amorim’s biggest problem – report

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United prepare explosive £70m offer in January for Real Madrid superstar to fix Amorim’s biggest problem – report

Manchester United are refusing to give up on a pursuit of Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, according to the latest report from Spain.

An ambitious raid

The Red Devils were linked with an ambitious move for Valverde, 27, earlier this month as INEOS continue to hunt for upgrades in the middle of the pitch.

A plan for a €100 million offer next summer was reported in Spain with Madrid set to use this cash injection to fund a move for a deep-lying playmaker in Valverde’s place.

The Uruguay international has been a key part of Los Blancos success in recent years, but has fallen down the pecking order under Xabi Alonso, who took over from Carlos Ancelotti in the summer.

Two Premier League stars were suggested as high on the agenda at the Bernabeu – Enzo Fernandez and Adam Wharton – with both midfielders set to cost in excess of £100m, given their importance at Chelsea and Crystal Palace respectively.

But Valverde was not open to the switch to United, given the state of Ruben Amorim’s team at present and the absence of European football at Old Trafford this season.

This has not caused the Red Devils to give up hope, however, with Valverde’s continued marginalisation by Alonso sparking INEOS’ hope of launching an explosive raid this winter.

A winter raid

Spanish outlet Fichajes reports United are “preparing an offer” worth €80m (£69.7m) for the 27-year-old midfielder in the January transfer window.

The report cites Valverde’s frustration with his own performances as well as further noise around the fact he is “not fully adapting to the positional style Alonso demands” as further evidence of the Uruguayan’s potential departure.

From United’s perspective, the signing of Valverde would be transformative – for a variety of reasons, both on and off the pitch.

“Manchester United believes Valverde would bring the leadership, experience, and physical ability needed to compete at the highest level in the Premier League. The Red Devils are reportedly willing to make a significant offer, around €80 million, to convince Madrid to negotiate,” Fichajes contends.

“Furthermore, there have been rumors that players like Kobbie Mainoo could be involved in a combined deal, to reduce the direct financial cost and make the offer more attractive to Real Madrid.”

The report balance this update by stressing Madrid have “so far shown no urgency in parting with Valverde,” suggesting this is a deal far from close, even in the creative minds of the sensationalist Spanish outlet.

United will undoubtedly look to strengthen the midfield in January, given its an acute area of weakness in Amorim’s team, but the idea that Valverde will be the answer the club secures is almost too good to be true.

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The last time Sunderland came to Old Trafford

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The last time Sunderland came to Old Trafford

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ManUtd.com reporter Adam Marshall at Old Trafford.

Tuesday 30 September 2025 09:45

A lot has changed for both teams since Sunderland’s last visit to Manchester United, back in 2016.

The Boxing Day encounter provided some real festive cheer for the home fans as Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored a goal that will long be remembered during a 3-1 victory.

The Armenia international made an unorthodox connection with Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s 86th-minute cross, sending the ball looping into the net via a scorpion kick.

Although it would have been disallowed in the VAR era for offside, it was a moment of improvised magic.

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By then, the Reds were already well on the way to a fourth successive league win, with Daley Blind and Ibrahimovic on the scoresheet.

Netherlands defender Blind bagged his first goal of the campaign with a low finish from an Ibrahimovic pass in the first half.

The hugely influential Zlatan doubled the lead by expertly beating Jordan Pickford, after being released by Paul Pogba, before creating Mkhitaryan’s third.

Fabio Borini smashed a consolation effort into the top corner in the closing stages to make it 3-1 to United.

If you take a closer look at the two sides on view that afternoon, it is possible to see just how long it is since we last met in Manchester.

Jose Mourinho selected a back four of Antonio Valencia, Phil Jones, Marcos Rojo and Daley Blind, with David De Gea behind them in goal.

Michael Carrick, Pogba and Ander Herrera formed the midfield, while Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard were wide of central attacker Ibrahimovic.

Mkhitaryan and Anthony Martial came off the bench for the hosts.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s memorable scorpion kick against Sunderland.

As for the Wearsiders, Pickford kept goal, and a five-man defence consisted of Billy Jones, Patrick van Aanholt, Papy Dijlobodji, Lamine Kone and Jason Denayer.

Didier Ndong, Borini, Sebastian Larsson, Victor Anichebe and Jermain Defoe made up the rest of the team.

Ex-Red Donald Love was an unused substitute.

The personnel will be completely different this weekend, but let’s hope the Reds can produce a similar result heading into another international break.

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