Roy Keane
January 2026
Stam says he would like to see Keane return to United in a coaching or management capacity, with former players willing to help amid ongoing instability. Stam frames it as a cultural and identity fix but notes clubs are cautious about bringing in outspoken ex-players who publicly criticise decisions, which can create internal resistance.
Erik Spoelstra
January 2026
Spoelstra is now the longest-serving active head coach across the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL. He has led Miami since 2008; he said it reflects instability in coaching and argued more teams should allow coaches to work through down seasons rather than cycling leadership quickly.
Anthony Davis
January 2026
Davis will miss around six weeks with ligament damage in his left hand but will not need surgery. He was hurt defending a drive late against Utah. He has now missed about half of Dallas’ 40 games this season after multiple injuries, and the absence impacts roster planning, including any contemplation of moving on from the Dončić trade fallout and decisions around Kyrie Irving’s recovery timeline.
Mason Greenwood
January 2026
Greenwood scored a hat-trick and added an assist in a 9-0 win to send Marseille into the last 16, taking him to 19 goals this season. Marseille dominated a sixth-tier opponent; Greenwood’s recent form is highlighted with seven goals in five games, and he wore the captain’s armband in the second half.
Roberto De Zerbi
January 2026
De Zerbi is again being framed as a candidate for United’s permanent job, with “admirers” at Old Trafford. He is under contract at Marseille until 2027 but has said he would leave if sporting director Medhi Benatia leaves, positioning his future as dependent on internal Marseille leadership. Other names are floated as potential summer options, including managers who could become available after international tournaments.
Michael Carrick
January 2026
United are likely to avoid January signings despite having funds available, focusing instead on a structured summer rebuild. The report claims United were willing to trigger Semenyo’s £65m release clause but chose not to, allowing City to sign him. Amorim had pushed for a winter midfield signing, but the board want to stick to budget cycles after heavy spending last year and will target a defensive midfielder in summer, with several young profiles tracked.
Raheem Sterling
January 2026
Rosenior says he will speak to Sterling and Disasi after their exclusion from first-team training this season under Maresca. Both are training separately from the main squad; Sterling has not played this season and Disasi has not played in the league since January 20, 2025. Napoli are linked with Sterling; Roma and Lyon have asked about Disasi. Chelsea cannot approve another overseas loan unless they cancel an existing foreign loan because they already have six players out abroad.
Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, NBA TMBO
January 2026
Cavaliers won Team of the Year and Inclusion Leadership; Raptors won Team Innovation; Olivia Hay won Guest Experience Innovation; Billy Phillips won Values of the Game. Cavs cited for major business growth, sellout streak, partnerships and new premium club; inclusion initiatives tied to youth leadership and social impact programs; Raptors recognized for a fan-facing Shooting Lab using biomechanics and vision tech; Hay recognized for staff culture and service standards; Phillips honored for decades of sponsorship and community work.
Kobbie Mainoo
January 2026
Old quotes resurfaced where Carrick argued United must keep academy graduates like Mainoo central to the squad, hinting Mainoo may benefit from the coaching change. Mainoo’s minutes and starts fell sharply under Amorim, feeding exit noise; a likely tactical reset under Carrick could reopen pathways, matching Carrick’s stated belief in building around homegrown players who “get” the club.
Jude Bellingham
January 2026
Bellingham angrily denied reports suggesting he did not support Alonso during his Real Madrid tenure. He posted directly to rebut “sources” and media narratives amid wider claims of dressing-room issues, including reported Alonso disputes with Mbappe and Florentino Perez.
