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Gray Says Manchester United Were Wrong to Sell McTominay After Napoli Rise

Scott McTominay
March 2026

Andy Gray said he was flabbergasted that Manchester United sold Scott McTominay, arguing the midfielder had always contributed and should have played more. The criticism has grown louder after McTominay’s outstanding first season with Napoli brought both team and individual success. McTominay left United for Napoli in a £26 million deal and quickly became a central figure, helping the club win the title and later being named Serie A Player of the Year. Gray said he sees no reason for the midfielder to return to Britain unless a truly massive club makes a move.

Benzema seeks clarity from Al-Ittihad as European offers test his future

Karim Benzema (Al-Ittihad)
November 2025

Karim Benzema admits he is uncertain about staying at Al-Ittihad beyond this season, with offers from Europe on the table. He wants to play at least two more years and refuses to drift toward retirement without fighting for major trophies. Early season struggles and vague sporting plans have left him frustrated despite feeling settled off the pitch. He insists his next step depends on Al-Ittihad presenting a serious, ambitious project quickly, otherwise he will consider a return to Europe to match his competitive standards.

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