Roy Keane
March 2026
Brown defended Keane after a former club physio accused Keane of bullying staff, saying Keane’s harshness is blunt honesty, not malice. Brown argued Keane treats everyone the same, including ex team-mates, and framed it as standards and personality rather than targeted bullying.
Jack Fletcher
March 2026
Fletcher received a lengthy suspension after admitting he used homophobic language during an EFL Trophy game, with the FA charging an aggravated breach tied to sexual orientation. He was sent off in the match, later admitted the charge, and apologised as the FA ruled he breached Rule E3.1 with discriminatory wording.
Michael Carrick
March 2026
Carrick signalled United may prioritise recruiting a natural left winger as the squad returns to a 4-2-3-1 and lacks true wide options after recent sales and loans. He pointed to squad balance and flexibility, noting they have improvised with Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha wide, but admitted the position is “definitely something to look at” and “quite possibly” addressed in the market.
Giuseppe Marotta
March 2026
Inter’s president says Arsenal have not approached and signals the club intends to keep Esposito as part of their long-term project. Marotta publicly downplayed the rumours and stressed Inter’s priority is retaining top homegrown talent rather than selling.
Karim Adeyemi
March 2026
Adeyemi has not signed a Dortmund extension, with reports saying he is waiting to see if Premier League interest materialises while his form and role dip. Dortmund have an extension ready, but he is hesitating after limited output since late November and reduced minutes under Kovac, with England seen as his preferred next step.
Cristiano Ronaldo
March 2026
Al-Nassr say Ronaldo has a hamstring injury after being forced off late against Al-Fayha, with no return date given. The club confirmed the diagnosis and said he has started rehab with day-by-day evaluations, after leaving the pitch in visible discomfort.
Kristaps Porziņģis
March 2026
Porziņģis remains out with a lingering, unclear medical issue described as “mysterious,” creating uncertainty around his availability and travel status. He returned to practice and was listed questionable, but stayed out again due to illness. Kerr said the staff is working to find clarity and the player wants answers and consistency.
Manuel Ugarte
March 2026
United are preparing midfield exits beyond Casemiro, with Ugarte potentially moved on after struggling to consistently impact games since his PSG arrival. Reports say groundwork for a transfer is already starting, with Serie A positioned as the likeliest destination and interest expected if United approve a sale.
Nick Woltemade
March 2026
A sickness bug disrupted training and left Newcastle unsure about multiple players, with Woltemade the main fitness concern after missing several days. The illness reportedly surfaced during the Everton match and affected squad availability through the week. Jacob Ramsey returned, but Woltemade is still not fully recovered as medical staff monitor him.
