Manchester United
August 2025
Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim has unveiled a five-man leadership group to support captain Bruno Fernandes, aiming to rebuild squad unity after a disappointing 2024–25 season. The group includes Maguire, Heaton, Dalot, Martinez, and Mazraoui. Amorim says they’ll manage dressing room duties and support the club’s effort to bounce back after a 15th-place league finish and Europa League heartbreak.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (Besiktas)
July 2025
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly facing the sack at Besiktas just months after taking charge in January, with internal pressure growing due to recent inconsistent performances and poor results. After a strong start, including a derby win over Fenerbahce, results have dipped. A 4-2 loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in the Europa League qualifiers has intensified doubts about his future as the club reconsiders direction.
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
July 2025
Arsenal legend Ian Wright says Harry Kane made a “massive mistake” signing a six-year deal with Spurs in 2018, a move that prevented a 2021 transfer to Manchester City. Spurs rejected City’s £100m bid, leading them to eventually sign Erling Haaland. Kane later joined Bayern and finally won a Bundesliga title, but Wright believes the striker missed earlier trophy opportunities by staying loyal to Tottenham.
Manchester United
July 2025
Manchester United’s 4,321-game streak of including an academy graduate in every first-team squad since 1937 may end in the 2025/26 season. With Alejandro Garnacho linked to Chelsea and Kobbie Mainoo possibly unavailable due to injury or suspension, United risk breaking their historic youth record that spans 88 years and 44 major trophies.
Tom Brady (Birmingham City)
July 2025
Birmingham City co-owner Tom Brady has explained the decision to sack Wayne Rooney, backing Chris Davies as the ideal fit who led the club back to the Championship after relegation in 2024. Speaking on YouTube, Brady admitted ownership must take responsibility for the failed Rooney appointment. He praised Davies for aligning with the club’s values and leading a strong turnaround through a structured hiring process.
Txiki Begiristain (Manchester City)
July 2025
Manchester City have officially parted ways with director of football Txiki Begiristain, ending a 13-year era in which the club secured 21 major trophies under his guidance. Begiristain, who helped bring in Pep Guardiola, announced his departure in October 2024, with Hugo Viana of Sporting CP stepping in. City will release a feature film titled A Farewell to Txiki this September to honour his legacy.
Takehiro Tomiyasu (Arsenal)
July 2025
Takehiro Tomiyasu says his Arsenal exit was a mutual decision, allowing him to focus on personal rehabilitation after a difficult injury-plagued season where he played only five minutes in 2024-25.
Tomiyasu revealed to DAZN Japan that he and the club agreed it was best for both sides to part ways. He cited stress, long-term injury, and lack of game time as key factors behind the decision.
