Hugo Ekitike
March 2026
Ekitike scored and created goals as Liverpool beat West Ham 5-2, then said he is not satisfied with his goal return despite reaching 16 in all competitions. He pointed to missed chances in recent games and a four-match scoring drought, framing his output as improvable while stressing contributions through assists and overall involvement as Liverpool push for a strong finish.
Daniel Farke
March 2026
Leeds boss Daniel Farke received a red card after the 1-0 defeat to Manchester City following an angry confrontation with the match officials. Farke challenged multiple decisions after full-time and had to be restrained; City’s win kept pressure on Arsenal in the title race with Semenyo scoring the decisive goal.
Mohamed Salah
February 2026
Reports claim Salah may leave this summer, with Liverpool preferring a sale rather than risking him running his contract down toward a free departure. Tension has followed a public complaint about being benched, later apologised for, plus January exit talk that did not happen; with his contract clock ticking, Liverpool could choose to sell to protect value.
Andre Onana
February 2026
Onana is expected to return from Trabzonspor and fight to regain United’s starting goalkeeper role rather than push for a permanent exit. After being dropped early in the season and loaned out following Lammens’ arrival, Onana’s camp believes a fresh opportunity could open with management uncertainty, and he plans to compete for the shirt.
James Milner
February 2026
Milner revealed a complication from a routine knee operation led to a serious issue where he could not lift his foot or toes for six months. What was expected to be a short absence became a long layoff due to post-operation complications affecting function in his foot and toes.
Jarrod Bowen
February 2026
West Ham reported a £104.2m loss and warned relegation would be financially severe, with reports suggesting Bowen could be sold if funds need raising. The club cited relegation as its biggest risk, noted an expanded wage bill, and flagged player trading as a possible response; reports link United and Spurs as potential suitors if West Ham go down.
Matthijs de Ligt
February 2026
Carrick confirmed De Ligt’s back problem has been slow to progress, leaving him still out and without a clear comeback timeline. Carrick said the nature of the back issue makes timing hard to pin down, but insisted De Ligt is moving in the right direction and “definitely improving.”
Stuart Pearce
February 2026
Guardiola is being tipped to stay at Manchester City for as long as possible, with Pearce suggesting a future transition into a director of football role rather than a clean exit. Pearce argues replacing Guardiola is a major risk for continuity and style, and says City’s owners should prioritise retention and succession planning inside their wider multi-club structure.
Kobbie Mainoo
February 2026
Manchester United have reportedly not opened new contract talks with Mainoo despite his return to the XI under Carrick and lingering uncertainty over his long-term commitment. After being sidelined under Amorim and reportedly considering a loan exit, Mainoo has re-entered the lineup; Carrick is deliberately limiting criticism to rebuild confidence while United retain leverage via an extension option.
Florian Wirtz
February 2026
