Manchester United have had an excellent transfer window so far with new manager Jose Mourinho bringing in stars such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Eric Bailly and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, of course the former Chelsea manager has stated that he is looking to sign a player or two more, depending on the availability of stars.
One player who has constantly been linked with a move away from his current club, Real Madrid, is James Rodriguez. As soon as it was found that James and his manager Zinedine Zidane don’t really have the best of relationships and his playing time is not a guarantee at the Santiago Bernabeu, clubs have been lining up for his signing.
Another player that seems to also be on the radar for Manchester United is Claudio Bravo, the Barcelona keeper. This one is a tricky transfer story to believe but with United anything can be true. The fact of the matter is Bravo is only the number one keeper during La Liga games but for the cup competitions it is Marc-Andre ter Stegen, the German goalkeeper and Bravo might want to move in search of regular football.
The signing of Bravo could mean an exit for David de Gea as he has repeatedly said he wants to join Real Madrid and he was just hours away from completing his move last season when the game of faxes began. If Manchester United do pull off these signings, it would certainly make it a dream summer for the Old Trafford club.
An incredible summer which could only get better for Manchester United
What a turnaround it has been for the side, after they sacked Louis van Gaal and missed out on Champions League football for this season, not many expected Manchester United to be constantly in the news for signings, let alone have some great signings.
Eric Bailly’s move might not have been that big a deal given that he only had one great season for Villarreal but the signing of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, on a free, really sent shockwaves to the Premier League. It also ensured that United have one world-class and experienced striker, who is in the form of his life and will score a lot of goals this season.
That return of goals will be accentuated by another surprise signing, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who has been one of the best Bundesliga players in recent times. The movement, vision and finishing ability of the Armenian cannot be questioned and United certainly have stolen one of the best players right under the noses of many other teams vying for his signature.
If the club does sign Bravo and Rodriguez, they would actually add more quality to a side that is in desperate need of it. Sure, Bravo replacing De Gea is not the best of options but he still is one of the best goalkeepers in the world and if he continues playing regularly, he could become even better.
Rodriguez though is an enigma and we aren’t sure if Mourinho can deal with someone who needs a lot of coaxing to get the best out of him but when James is on fire, he is probably one of the best attacking midfielders in the world.
The summer has been incredible for Manchester United but if they can clinch these two deals, it would very well be the greatest summer window for the club in a long time. Every player who has signed for the club till now is world-class and the other two in the pipeline follow the same vein.
What a season it could be for Manchester United fans and the biggest question that everyone must be asking is, can Jose really win the title in the first season?
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Arsenal Captain Signs New One Year Contract Extension as Scotland Midfielder Commits Future to Gunners Until 2027
Kim Little has signed a new one year contract with Arsenal Women, extending her legendary stay at the club where she has won the WSL, League Cup, and Champions League. The Scotland international first joined Arsenal in 2008 before departing for five years away from North London, returning in 2017 to begin her second successful stint with the Gunners.
Little has enjoyed remarkable success during her second spell at Arsenal, lifting the Women’s League Cup three times, winning the Women’s Super League once, and captaining the side to Champions League glory in May 2025 with a historic 1-0 victory over Barcelona in Lisbon. The midfielder recently celebrated 400 appearances for Arsenal and was part of the squad that won the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup earlier this season.
Slegers Praises Little’s Invaluable Contribution
Renee Slegers expressed her delight at retaining Little for another campaign, highlighting the midfielder’s leadership qualities both on and off the pitch. The Arsenal boss emphasized how much of Little’s work goes under the radar despite impressive statistical output.
“There’s a lot of work that Kim does that is under the radar, even though her metrics look very good,” Slegers explained. “She does a lot of things you almost can’t measure; how she helps the team, how she keeps the distance short, how she connects, how she covers spaces and covers for others to be able to play their role.”
Captain Remains Rock for Arsenal
Slegers described Little as a rock for the team, praising her consistency and professionalism in everything she does. The Dutch manager revealed she highly values the collaboration with Little and the captain’s group, seeking their input on crucial decisions as Arsenal continue building something special.
Little’s loyalty to Arsenal has spanned nearly two decades across her two spells, establishing her as one of the most important players in the club’s history. Her consistent performances and leadership qualities make her an essential part of Slegers’ plans going forward.
Real Madrid Femenino hosts Barcelona Women at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on Wednesday evening in what promises to be a one sided Women’s Champions League quarter final first leg. Las Blancas have been utterly dominated by their Catalan rivals this season, losing all three competitive encounters by a staggering combined scoreline of 10-0.
Barcelona waltzed through the league phase unbeaten and are hell bent on reclaiming the European crown they lost to Arsenal in last season’s final. Pere Romeu’s side are chasing an unprecedented quadruple after already securing the Spanish Super Cup, building a commanding 10 point advantage at the summit of Liga F, and booking their spot in the Copa de la Reina final next month.
Kick-off: 17:45 GMT, Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Venue: Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano, Madrid
TV: DAZN
Real Madrid Desperate to Avoid Another Hammering
Pau Quesada’s side have managed just one victory in 20 competitive Clasicos against Barcelona, recording that shock 3-1 triumph at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys last March. The nightmare memory of their 8-3 aggregate thrashing in the 2021-22 quarter finals still haunts Las Blancas, who must find a way to remain competitive across both legs.
Real Madrid enters this contest on a seven match winning streak. This includes five straight clean sheets, offering some encouragement despite the awful recent record against Barcelona. Teresa Abelleira and Signe Bruun both remain unavailable through injury.
Barcelona Unstoppable Since November Shock
The Catalan champions have not tasted defeat in 24 matches since losing 1-0 to Real Sociedad back in November. Racking up 22 victories and two draws during that extraordinary run. Saturday’s 7-1 demolition of Athletic Club demonstrated Barcelona remains in ruthless form heading into the business end of the season.
Aitana Bonmati continues recovering from her broken leg sustained in December. Laia Aleixandri and Mapi Leon remain long term casualties.
Predicted Lineups: Real Madrid (4-3-3): Misa; Navarro, Mendez, Lakrar, Holmgaard; Weir, Toletti, Dabritz; Del Castillo, Caicedo, Redondo
Barcelona (4-3-3): Coll; Battle, Paredes, Camara, Brugts; Lopez, Guijarro, Putellas; Graham Hansen, Pina, Pajor
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Arsenal WFC Legend Anita Asante Reveals How She Found Her People at Gunners as 2007 Champions League Winner Opens Up on Career Journey
Anita Asante has opened up about her deep connection to Arsenal and how the club made her into the player she became during a glittering career that included winning the 2007 UEFA Women’s Cup. The former defender, now a prominent TV pundit covering the WSL, came through the Arsenal ranks as a teenager before becoming a key part of the 2006/07 quadruple winning team.
Asante’s love affair with football started on the estate where she grew up in Edgware, playing with boys of all ages on the green behind her flat. The local community accepted her without treating her differently because she was a girl, giving Asante the sense of belonging that would define her career path.
Fax Machine Changed Everything
At age 13, a fax came through to Asante’s school about local trials being held by Clare Wheatley and Rachel Yankey. Her father’s reaction when she mentioned Yankey’s name proved significant. “My parents are very familiar with common Ghanaian last names,” Asante explained. “We found out that Rachel was mixed heritage and partly Ghanaian, and that was when I realised this was a real opportunity to play for this team.”
Asante trained twice weekly at Hackney Leisure Centre and the JVC Centre behind Highbury’s Clock End, working her way into a star studded squad alongside legends like Kelly Smith, Jayne Ludlow, and Emma Byrne.
2007 Final Against Marta’s Umea Defined Career
The young defender got her big chance when captain Faye White ruptured her ACL, earning starts in both legs of the 2007 UEFA Cup final against Umea just before turning 22. “I relished the challenge of going up against Marta,” Asante admitted. “I knew she was the best player in the world and this was how I was going to measure myself.”
Arsenal were underdogs but had belief embedded in their DNA, a quality Asante saw repeated when watching the Gunners beat Barcelona in Lisbon last May.
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