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O Paulistão de 2024 começou neste sábado (20) com quatro jogos, sendo três deles envolvendo equipes da primeira divisão no Campeonato Brasileiro: Red Bull Bragantino, Santos e São Paulo. Do trio, o Massa Bruta foi o único que não venceu . A equipe de Bragança perdeu em casa para o atual vice-campeão Água Santa. Já a dupla San-São venceu os seus compromissos. O empate entre Ponte Preta e Mirassol fechou os resultados do primeiro dia do Estadual

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Confira abaixo o resumo do primeiro dia de Paulistão:

BRAGANTINO 0 X 1 ÁGUA SANTA

Reeditando uma das semifinais do Paulistão do ano passado, o Água Santa voltou a aprontar contra o Bragantino. Se em 2023 a equipe de Diadema havia eliminado o Massa Bruta nos pênaltis e chegado ao vice-campeonato, perdendo a decisão para o Palmeiras, esse ano, sob o comando de Bruno Pivetti, o Netuno venceu em pleno Nabizão, com gol do atacante Júnior Todinho, no início do segundo tempo. Após sofrer o gol, o Toro Loko pressionou bastante, mas não conseguiu furar a retranca dos representantes do Grande ABC.

BOTAFOGO-SP 0 X 1 SANTOS

Foi um bom primeiro capítulo para o ano mais difícil da história do Santos, que disputará a Série B do Brasileirão pela primeira vez. O time titular contra o Pantera contou com sete jogadores que são novos no elenco e a resposta foi positiva, já que a maioria deles foi bem, em especial o trio do meio-campo formado por João Schmidt, Diego Pituca, que está de volta, e Giuliano. O gol da vitória foi marcado por outro estreante, mas que saiu do banco de reservas: o venezuelano Rómulo Otero, que estufou as redes após um lindo giro com voleio na entrada da pequena área do estádio Santa Cruz.

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➡️ Confira aqui os detalhes da vitória santista

SÃO PAULO 3 X 1 SANTO ANDRÉ

O jogo foi definido em 45 minutos. Logo no primeiro lance da partida, Lucas sofreu um pênalti, marcado de forma duvidosa pelo árbitro Douglas Marques das Flores. O próprio camisa 7 converteu. Minutos depois, o Santo André empatou com Cléo Silva, de cabeça. Mas a virada e o terceiro gol são-paulino vieram ainda na etapa inicial, com Luciano, aproveitando ótimo passe de Lucas, e o zagueiro Diego Costa, de cabeça, aproveitando cruzamento de Wellington Rato. O duelo marcou a estreia de Thiago Carpini como técnico do Tricolor. E o Morumbi estava cheio, com 45 mil torcedores, mesmo após chover muito durante todo o dia em SP.

➡️ Confira aqui os detalhes da vitória do Tricolor

PONTE PRETA 1 X 1 MIRASSOL

Jogando em casa, a Ponte saiu na frente com um belo gol de Jeh, em um chute de fora da área. O Mirassol, no entanto, aproveitou que a Macaca recuou após abrir o placar e chegou ao empate ainda no primeiro tempo, com o meio-campista Gabriel.

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Confira quando serão os próximos jogos do Paulistão:

Domingo (21)

16h – Novorizontino x Palmeiras – Jorge Ismael de Biasi (Novo Horizonte)

16h – São Bernardo x Ituano – Primeiro de Maio (São Bernardo do Campo)

18h – Corinthians x Guarani – Neo Química Arena (São Paulo)

18h – Inter de Limeira x Portuguesa – Major Levy Sobrinho (Limeira)

This is a season of attrition for Liverpool, who must knuckle down and prove that they have absorbed the worst punches after a testing start to Arne Slot’s second term in charge.

Liverpool are in a rut, alright, and need to start stringing together consistent results in the Premier League if they are to steer away from a true crisis, missing out on Champions League qualification after a record-breaking summer of spending.

It’s clear that the sale of Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich for £66.5m has contributed toward knocking the Anfield side out of kilter. The Colombian’s speed and combativeness have been sorely missed.

Stars such as Florian Wirtz have been added to the Liverpool ranks this summer, but sporting director Richard Hughes is already lining up another addition.

Liverpool searching for new attacking midfielders

Wirtz is only 22 years old, and though he joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen for £116m, there is an acceptance from the Reds hierarchy that the German’s integration will take a bit of time.

There’s a superstar in there, but he’s not been brought to the fore just yet. With this in mind, Liverpool might consider adding more talent to their ranks, someone who can jockey with Wirtz for a place out on the left wing.

Well, Juventus’ Kenan Yildiz could be the player for the job, with transfer insider Simon Phillips revealing that Liverpool have joined Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid in the race for the silky attacking midfielder.

It’s previously been understood that United have expressed a willingness to pay €90m (about £79m) for the 20-year-old, and Liverpool have now been name-checked as being among those to make calls for the player as he marks one side of a contractual stand-off in Turin.

However, Hughes will need to act speedily if he is to win Yildiz over, with Juventus pushing to renew their starboy’s terms.

What Kenan Yildiz would bring to Liverpool

Yildiz might be young, but he’s made quite the name for himself over the past few years in Italy, breaking into Juventus’ first team a few years ago after previously spending a decade of his youth in Bayern Munich’s academy system.

With flair and magical skills on the ball, this is a player who is destined for the top, and in Serie A this season, he is creating an average of 2.4 key passes per game, having posted two goals and three assists from only nine starts.

Yildiz might have “all the tools to be one of the best wingers in the world”, as has been said by one analyst, but he shares with Wirtz a focal kind of creativity and snappiness that lend themselves to a central berth.

In this, Yildiz could find himself becoming Liverpool’s next version of Wirtz, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that Hughes should waive the idea of signing him.

There’s no question that the Turkish talent needs to work on his physicality. As per Sofascore, he has won only 44% of his ground duels in Serie A this season, and he ranks among the bottom 3% of positional peers in that division this season for tackles won per 90 (FBref).

But this is a kid, and one with so much potential. He’s tenacious. Talent scout Jacek Kulig has lauded his “bravery”, using his athleticism to “make spectacular solo runs”.

Indeed, the dynamic midfielder ranks among the top 11% of positional peers across Europe for both shot-creating actions and successful take-ons per 90, corroborating that claim.

Having split his time across attacking midfield and left wing roles, performing the latter consistently this season, Yildiz shares even more tactical similarities with Wirtz, though there is a case to be made that he’s more electric when running, and thus could be a more natural fit out wide.

Second striker

59

18 (13)

Left wing

50

10 (9)

Attacking midfield

18

9 (6)

Right wing

17

3 (1)

Centre-forward

4

0 (0)

Wirtz’s start to life in England would serve as a cautionary tale for those elite talents looking to make a name for themselves on English shores. It is no easy feat to marry all the facets together in the Premier League.

Still, there is a sense he will come good, and with Yildiz added into the mix to battle with him for a berth, there’s every chance that the Turkish prospect would prove a jackpot signing for Liverpool, perhaps even working in concert with Wirtz to dynamise and widen the scope of Slot’s attacking dimensions.

The playmaker wouldn’t come cheap, but it has become clear over the past several months that Liverpool miss a snappy wide profile, and Yildiz could find himself growing into a household name in the Premier League down Liverpool’s left.

Shaping into a silky and physical attacking midfielder with stunning creative skills, Yildiz could be a real superstar down the line, albeit one who would be tussling for a starting berth with Wirtz at Liverpool.

But as the Reds’ double signing of Isak and Ekitike has shown us this summer, FSG are not against packaging this side with the best of the best, enough to win silverware across every front and year on year.

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Tyler Glasnow is injured again.

The Los Angeles Dodgers righty left his start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday after just one inning after suffering a shoulder injury. While warming up before the second inning, Glasnow summoned the team's trainers to the mound and eventually left the game.

Video of his last warmup pitch is below.

The Dodgers deemed the issue "right shoulder discomfort."

Glasnow has a lengthy injury history, so this doesn't come as much of a surprise. He has dealt with back issues, a serious oblique injury, a forearm strain, multiple elbow problems plus Tommy John surgery in 2021. The 31-year-old was shut down in August of 2024 due to a strained elbow and missed the rest of the season.

In his 10 big league seasons, Glasnow has thrown more than 100 innings twice. He went 120 innings for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2023, and his all-time max was the 134 innings he threw for the Dodgers last season. He has never made more than 22 starts in a single campaign.

Glasnow has ace-level stuff but he's one of MLB's least durable pitchers. He's in the first season of a five-year, $136.6 million contract. It hasn't begun well. So far this season, he's 1–0 with a 4.50 ERA, a 1.28 WHIP and 23 strikeouts against 11 walks in 18 innings.

Now he might be headed to the IL.

After launching three home runs during the New York Yankees' rout of the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, Aaron Judge continued his power surge at the plate during his first at-bat on Sunday.

In the bottom of the first inning of the series finale, Judge unloaded a two-run shot off Brewers starter Aaron Civale to give the Yankees an early 2–1 lead. In doing so, he set some truly impressive franchise history.

Judge became the first player to hit four home runs in the first three games of a season. New York has rostered some of MLB's most iconic hitters of all time, yet none have achieved such a torrid start to a season.

Here's a look at Sunday's two-run shot:

Judge, who has not adopted New York's innovative "torpedo" bat, recorded eight RBIs during Saturday's tilt, having hit a grand slam, a two-run home run, and a solo shot. After Sunday's early two-run jack, he's now hit home runs in four of his last seven at-bats and has jumped out to an early league lead in the category.

Through less than three full games, Judge has four home runs, 11 RBIs, and six hits in 11 plate appearances, all of which have been extra-base hits.

Judge has led MLB in home runs in two of the last three seasons, and he's off to a great start as he looks to add another historic campaign to his resume.

A new update has emerged regarding Manchester City’s pursuit of Real Madrid’s Champions League-winning attacking midfielder Arda Guler, with Pep Guardiola’s stance made clear.

The Turk is arguably one of the most talented and exciting young attackers in Europe currently, gradually becoming more of a key man for La Liga giants Madrid.

Guler has started 10 league games so far this season, scoring three goals and bagging five assists, while Madrid legend Toni Kroos has lauded him, also discussing comparisons between the pair.

“But I don’t believe in comparisons. Arda is also a different type of player than me. His best position is much more attacking than mine, so it’s not about me succeeding him at all. But I’m generally pleased because he’s a good lad. I’ve played alongside him.

“He has a really delicate touch, which he’s already used very effectively for Real this season. That’s why I hope he continues to get consistent playing time, because that’s the only way to improve. Then I’m sure he can make his mark at Real for many years to come.”

At 20 years of age, Guler has an enormous amount of potential, and while Madrid are no doubt hesitant to allow him to leave, it looks as though he remains on City’s radar.

Guardiola wants Man City offer for Guler increased

According to a report from Spain, Manchester City are readying an offer of £88m for Guler, but that won’t be accepted by Madrid, who will demand more for his signature.

Guardiola has asked ‘whether it’s feasible to increase the offer’, though, no doubt considering him a player who he values greatly, as he looks to snap up some of the biggest young talents in the game.

The idea of Guler in a City shirt is a mouthwatering prospect, with the Turkey star someone who could fit perfectly into Guardiola’s style of play, with his technical ability right up there with the best in Europe.

Like Phil Foden, he possesses an effortless class with his left foot, being capable of drifting in off the right flank or adopting a No.10 role, while Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has lauded him.

“With his quality, he’s a mix between Ozil and Guti. Guti had that vision and finesse to link play or operate closer to goal, and with Mesut I enjoyed football so much. Arda has that something special – that natural talent you can’t teach.”

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For now, it looks as though Madrid are going to be stubborn in allowing Guler to leave the club, but City and Guardiola should continue to pursue him as a top target, given his world-class long-term potential.

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Pooran and Pollard had won the CPL and MLC together earlier this year

ESPNcricinfo staff29-Oct-2025MI Emirates have announced Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard as their wildcards for the upcoming season of the ILT20 in the UAE. Pooran and Pollard will rejoin forces after winning the CPL (Trinbago Knight Riders) and MLC (MI New York) together earlier this year.Pooran is also part of MI Cape Town in the SA20, which overlaps with the ILT20. Pooran, now 30, had made a shock decision to retire from international cricket at 29, but continues to be a sought-after player in franchise leagues around the world.Pooran and Pollard add more Caribbean flavour to a MI Emirates side that already includes Andre Fletcher, who had fetched the highest bid of USD 260,000 at the inaugural ILT20 auction in October, Ackeem Auguste, who was also an auction pick, and Romario Shepherd, who had been picked ahead of the auction.Related

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أدلى مدرب برشلونة، هانز فليك بتصريحات أعقبت الهزيمة أمام تشيلسي في بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا، مساء الثلاثاء، حيث ظهر في مؤتمر صحفي.

وتعرض برشلونة الإسباني لهزيمة بثلاثية نظيفة من نظيره تشيلسي الإنجليزي، على ملعب “ستامفورد بريدج” ضمن مباريات الجولة الخامسة لمرحلة الدوري في دوري الأبطال.

وقال فليك في تصريحات نشرتها صحيفة “ماركا” الإسبانية: “أتيحت لنا فرصة التسجيل أولاً، لكن مع قلة عدد اللاعبين، أصبح الأمر صعبًا، كافحنا بشراسة، رأيت بعض الإيجابيات، لكننا فقدنا الكرة كثيرًا، وخسرنا كرات سهلة تحت الضغط”.

وأضاف: “لا أعرف كم دقيقة لعبنا، لكننا لعبنا الكثير من الوقت بلاعب أقل (مشيرًا لطرد أراوخو في نهاية الشوط الأول)، وتشيلسي فريق جيد جدًا في التعامل مع الكرة، علينا أن نتقبل الهزيمة ونفكر بإيجابية”.

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وأردف: “سيكون من الصعب جدًا إنهاء مرحلة الدوري ضمن الثمانية الأوائل، لكن كل شيء ممكن، علينا أن نلعب بشراسة، لقد رأينا تشيلسي أكثر ديناميكية، وهذا ما أتمناه من فريقي، علينا أن نقاتل بقوة أكبر ونلعب بشراسة أكبر”.

وأشار: “ليس من السهل الفوز بلاعب أقل على هذا الفريق، لكنني متفائل بالمباريات القادمة، لدينا ثلاث مباريات متبقية، وأنا واثق من قدرتنا على الفوز بها، لكن اليوم ارتكبنا بعض الأخطاء، لم نستحوذ على الكرة، وارتكب بعض اللاعبين أخطاء”.

وواصل: “لم يكن ذلك كافيًا، لكن هناك إيجابيات، رافينها عاد، ماركوس راشفورد يلعب بشكل جيد، علينا أن نكون متفائلين، إذا حللنا المباراة، سنرى أننا لعبنا بلاعب أقل، وهذا له تأثير كبير، اللعب يكون أفضل بوجود لاعب إضافي، بالنسبة لتشيلسي، اللعب ضد عشرة لاعبين ميزة كبيرة”.

وأستطرد: “إنها مجرد مباراة واحدة، بدأنا بشكل جيد، مع فرص جيدة، وحصل فيران على بعضها، ثم مع غياب لاعب واحد، أصبح الأمر صعبًا للغاية، لم نلعب بالقوة المطلوبة، لكنني متفائل بالمستقبل”.

وعن طرد رونالد أراوخو، علّق: “لا أعرف ما حدث مع البطاقة الصفراء الأولى، عليّ التحدث معه ومشاهدة الفيديوهات، أما البطاقة الثانية فلم يكن عليه التدخل بهذه الطريقة، لكن هذه الأمور تحدث في كرة القدم، لم يكن الوقت مناسبًا أو اللعبة مناسبة، ولكن هكذا كانت الأمور”.

وأكد فليك: “سنرى برشلونة مختلفًا، أعدكم بذلك، أرى كيف نتدرب، بكثافة وجودة عالية، وهو مختلف عما كان عليه قبل بضعة أسابيع… لدي شعور جيد”.

Tottenham have reached out to the representatives of an Arsenal transfer target as Spurs boss Thomas Frank scours the market for creativity, according to a new report.

Tottenham looking at signing attackers in January

Frank is under growing pressure at N17, and one of the key points of concern has been their lack of attacking fluidity.

Spurs were recently booed off after a tepid 1-0 defeat at home to Chelsea in the London derby, where they managed just one shot on target all game, and it was a similar story away to Arsenal last weekend.

David Raya barely had anything to do and was rarely troubled in the Gunners net, barring Richarlison’s incredible goal of the season contender from the halfway line, and the statistics paint a pretty grim picture of their attacking prowess overall.

According to FBref, the Lilywhites have attempted the second-fewest shots in the Premier League so far this campaign, and rank 17th in the division for xG (expected goals), so this quite simply has to change.

xG

11.0

17th

Non-penalty xG

11.0

16th

Progressive passes

413

12th

Shots

110

19th

Shots on target

40

15th

Average shot distance

15.6 yards

17th

As a result, it is believed that the north Londoners could look to sign a striker and winger when the winter transfer window opens.

Spurs are reportedly in the mix for Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo as one option, following news of the Ghanaian’s £65 million release clause, which will be active during the early period of January.

Meanwhile, in terms of a new striker, FC Porto’s Samu Aghehowa has been repeatedly linked with a move to Tottenham, with co-sporting directors Fabio Paratici and Johan Lange apparently prepared to shell out his release clause.

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Time will tell whether these reports come to fruition, but they will face stiff competition from some of Europe’s big hitters for both men.

On top of Semenyo and Aghehowa, Spurs are now also taking an interest in Elche sensation Rodrigo Mendoza, according to TEAMtalk.

Tottenham hold talks with Rodrigo Mendoza and want his 'progressive passing'

As per their information, Tottenham have registered their interest in Mendoza by contacting his agents, joining Arsenal, Chelsea and Man City in pursuit of the highly-rated 20-year-old who could be available for just £17.5 million in January.

Frank views the Spanish youth international as a potential solution to Spurs’ midfield needs, and the club apparently ‘crave his progressive passing’ to provide creativity from deeper positions.

Sources close to the representatives of Mendoza are quoted in the report confirming contact from all four Premier League clubs, and Mendoza’s modest release clause makes him an attractive proposition.

The Elche academy graduate has impressed during nine La Liga appearances this season, scoring once and demonstrating qualities that have drawn comparisons to both Sergio Busquets and Pedri.

His ability to carry the ball forward ranks him in the 93rd percentile among La Liga midfielders for successful dribbles per 90 minutes, with Mendoza playing a key role in helping Elche win promotion back to the Spanish top flight last term.

However, Elche recognize that financial difficulties could force them into a sale, with the cash-strapped club anticipating interest from bigger sides.

January could see multiple Premier League suitors test their resolve, including Tottenham, who are now firmly in the mix.

It will be interesting to see where he could fit into a Spurs midfield that already includes exciting talents Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray, who operate in a similar roles, but Mendoza may even perhaps prove to be an adept replacement for the exit-bound Yves Bissouma.

Liverpool head into the Champions League tonight against PSV Eindhoven looking like a bruised animal once more.

Last time out at Anfield, Arne Slot’s Reds were convincingly beaten by Nottingham Forest in the Premier League in a 3-0 loss, with the match preceding this humbling defeat on home soil also seeing the Merseyside giants lose by the same emphatic scoreline, away at Manchester City.

Thankfully, the Champions League has been a temporary sanctuary for the reigning Premier League champions, as was evident in their 1-0 win against Real Madrid, the last time they did battle in the illustrious competition.

Therefore, Liverpool will be hoping they can lick their wounds again and beat their Eredivisie opponents later on this evening.

If form doesn’t pick up, though, the January transfer window will be a very apt time to try and find upgrades on the underperformers consistently letting the side down…

Transfer latest at Liverpool

Despite their poor form as of late, the Reds will still see themselves as a significant superpower in any transfer window to come.

After all, a colossal £415m was spent just this summer on a raft of new signings, with fresh rumours now indicating that the Slot and Co. could be prepared to drop another £123m on Bayern Munich ace Michael Olise.

Moreover, Antoine Semenyo remains in their sights as another attacking signing that could boost a side let down by the likes of Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz to date.

On top of signings to add to their attacking arsenal, Liverpool are also allegedly looking to do battle with Real Madrid over the services of midfield talent Vitinha, according to emerging reports from Spain.

Indeed, the report elaborates that the La Liga giants are preparing a €150m (£131m) bid for Luis Enrique’s prized asset.

Yet, Liverpool are keen to accelerate a deal, as well, by matching the Los Blancos’ amount, ensuring they could actually eclipse the £125m club-record capture of Alexander Isak.

A next step to the Premier League is noted as being very appealing for the Portugal international, if a statement move were to whir into motion.

Vitinha’s arrival at Anfield might not be the news Ryan Gravenberch wants to read, however, with the classy Paris Saint-Germain number 17 a clear upgrade on the Dutchman, as the 23-year-old has noticeably struggled as of late.

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Once labelled as being “vital” to the way Liverpool tick earlier in the season by ex-Reds midfielder Steve McManaman, the former Ajax prodigy turned Anfield first-teamer struggled to be an influential presence in back-to-back defeats at the hands of City and Forest, with only four ground duels won in total across 14 attempts, as per Sofascore.

To make matters worse, the underperforming number 38 would also fail to notch up a single key pass, leaving him on just the one paltry assist for the campaign.

While Gravenberch has shown visible signs of decline, Vitinha has continued to stand out on some pressurised stages for Enrique’s men, with this wonderful move – which was kickstarted by the 25-year-old’s fierce burst of pace – in last year’s Champions League final, just one reason why his national team manager in Roberto Martinez has glowingly labelled him the “best midielder in the world.”

In league action for PSG, too, this season, he blows his immediate competition out of the water, with one goal and six assists from 12 games – among other numbers – sticking out immediately to Slot, as he attempts to make Liverpool a vibrant and attractive watch in attack this campaign, again, rather than sticking by their current stifled appearance.

Vitinha vs Gravenberch (25/26 League stats)

Stat – per 90 mins*

Vitinha

Gravenberch

Games played

12

10

Goals scored

1

3

Assists

6

1

Touches*

113.8

74.8

Accurate passes*

98.2 (94%)

54.8 (89%)

Key passes*

1.5

0.7

Big chances created

6

2

Ball recoveries*

4.9

3.5

Stats by Sofascore

It’s not just in the attacking department where Vitinha could improve the downbeat Reds, with the 5-foot-8 playmaker also averaging 4.9 ball recoveries so far this season in Ligue 1, next to Gravenberch’s lesser 3.5.

Of course, the Premier League is a different kettle of fish altogether from the French top division, which PSG consistently dominate.

But, Vitinha has actually shown off his swagger against Liverpool at Anfield, with the “incredible” midfield general – as Enrique has also labelled him – dictating play during PSG’s slim 1-0 away win in the Champions League last campaign when amassing a ridiculous 103 accurate passes.

Worryingly, his Dutch counterpart receded into his shell, with zero accurate dribbles registered, and possession was lost a costly 12 times.

The one-time Wolverhampton Wanderers loanee won’t be moving to England on the cheap, but it could be a splurge worth signing off on, as Slot attempts to reinvigorate his options all over the pitch.

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Posts ByAngus Sinclair Nov 25, 2025

Manchester United have an exciting production line of stars for the future, and now appear to be interested in adding to that by capturing a gem that shone at the Under-17 World Cup.

The Red Devils will have enjoyed taking some time over the international break to digest what has been a credible start to the Premier League campaign, even if Ruben Amorim came under pressure during the early stages at Old Trafford.

Sitting tenth with a game in hand, Manchester United could move as high as fourth position with three points against Everton on Monday night, albeit they could be without Matheus Cunha due to a surprise injury concern.

Ben Jacobs confirmed on X that the Brazilian had suffered a head knock during training, forcing him to miss Altrincham’s Christmas light switch-on as a result, sparking attention on social media.

Nevertheless, the nature of his injury looks only to be minor, so there may still be a chance that he features against the Toffees if deemed fit to do so by the Red Devils’ medical staff.

As ever, Manchester United will hope to avoid a mounting list of absentees over the festive period. However, that is bound to affect everyone, especially with a heavy fixture schedule.

The January window could prove pivotal at Old Trafford, and the Red Devils are now favourites to sign Ajax prodigy Jorthy Mokio ​​​​​​amid concerns over Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo.

Now, they also have eyes on a gem who performed at his best during the Under-17 World Cup, which has garnered attention from clubs around Europe.

Man Utd make approach to sign Mohamed Zongo

According to Africa Foot, Manchester United have made an approach to sign Tenakourou Academy star Mohamed Zongo, who they are now keen to hold discussions over signing on a permanent basis.

At only 15 years of age, the Burkina Faso youth international shone at the Under-17 World Cup with two goals and three assists to his name, leading to him being dubbed a “revelation” in some quarters.

Earning man of the match awards several times during the competition, his highlight came in a 1-0 victory over Germany where he was the only scorer in a famous victory for his country.

An attacking midfielder by trade and capable of featuring across the forward areas, Zongo is also on the radar of Manchester City, Villarreal and Anderlecht, illustrating how high his ceiling could potentially be with the correct development path.

Ultimately, he still has a tonne of growth left before coming into contention at first-team level overseas. However, Manchester United may be the best environment to earn his stripes.

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