Manchester United have been linked with various stars in the transfer window as Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly makes his stance clear

Manchester United will aim to bolster their squad during the transfer window following an encouraging end to the campaign. Manager Michael Carrick oversaw a turnaround in the team’s form to clinch a Champions League berth.

United’s qualification for European football places extra importance on ensuring summer signings are successful as Carrick’s squad prepare to challenge across several competitions. The midfield has been identified as a key area for improvement, with United securing an early agreement for Atalanta midfielder Ederson.

However, the club continue to monitor other midfield options. Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, who is poised to feature prominently for England at the World Cup, is among several players linked with a switch to Old Trafford.

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The 23-year-old produced an impressive season last term, despite his side fighting to avoid the drop. Anderson has also attracted attention from Manchester City, with Forest believed to be demanding £100million for his services.

Elsewhere, United are reportedly considering a swoop for Leeds United goalkeeper Karl Darlow. Here’s a look at some of the major stories emerging from around Old Trafford.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe gives £100m transfer green light

United are claimed to be optimistic of securing Elliot Anderson’s signature, with club co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe prepared to meet the player’s wage demands. Forest have already turned down an initial approach from Manchester City, who are favourites to sign the midfielder.

The Guardian has reported that United believe they can persuade Anderson to choose Carrick’s squad over City, who had an initial £80m bid turned down. It is claimed that United co-owner Ratcliffe is prepared to meet Anderson’s wage demands should the midfielder decide to move to the club.

Anderson currently collects approximately £100,000 per week at Forest and would likely receive a 50 per cent increase from either Manchester side. West Ham United’s Mateus Fernandes is among other midfield options also being considered by United.

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In other transfer news, United are reportedly exploring a potential swoop for Leeds United goalkeeper Darlow. The 35-year-old featured in 22 league matches for Daniel Farke’s side last season.

The Daily Mail reports that Darlow is being considered as a potential deputy goalkeeper behind Senne Lammens. The Wales international would be a fresh backup choice as it is claimed Altay Bayindir and Andre Onana are not part of the club’s plans.

Darlow, who has also attracted interest from Tottenham Hotspur, is expected to become available on a free transfer as he approaches the end of his Leeds contract. Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone is also reported to be an alternative target for United as a homegrown option, having begun his career at the club.

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A TV camera suspended by wires fell on to the pitch during Hungary’s friendly against Kazakhstan at Nagyerdei Stadium in Debrecen, forcing a brief stoppage in play.

Hungarian media reported the camera began smoking midway through the first half after fire damaged the cable supporting it.

The camera then plunged from a height of more than 20 metres and landed just inside the touchline near Hungary’s warm-up area, two metres from a cameraman.

Nobody was injured and players took a drinks break in the 26th minute while the incident was dealt with.

Hungary went on to beat Kazakhstan 3-1, with Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai among the goalscorers.

Lancashire’s quarter-final hopes were boosted by a seven-wicket win, their second victory in six games, at Chester-le-Street, while Durham’s fourth defeat in six means they are joined on eight points by a Red Rose team who remain bottom of the North Group.

Livingstone’s second successive Blast half-century – 85 not out off 31 balls with eight sixes – included four successive sixes off Kasey Aldridge’s seam bowling in a sensational innings.

Durham’s openers Graham Clark (49 not out) and Alex Lees (42) also impressed as the home side batted first and reached 128-2 from their 10 overs. England limited-overs quick Luke Wood returned 1-16 from two overs for Lightning, while Livingstone also struck.

After a near two-hour delay through to 20:25 BST, Lees pulled and muscled the contest’s first two balls from the spin of Tom Hartley for four and took four boundaries in all off the opening over.

When Livingstone bowled an attacking Lees, Durham had 94 in the eighth over. But Clark brilliantly scooped Tom Aspinwall for a boundary as the hosts ended well, despite the opener just falling short of 50.

In reply, skipper Keaton Jennings (1) and Ben McDermott (0) fell cheaply either side of a productive second over in which Livingstone pulled Matthew Potts for six. Michael Jones scored 27 from 15 balls before Livingstone was joined by Joe Moores (six not out) as Lancashire reached 130-3 to win with five balls remaining.

On the back of scores of 44 and 81 in his past two matches – both defeats against Yorkshire and Glamorgan – Livingstone went on to break the record for most sixes by a Lancashire batter in T20 history (163), previously held by his coach Steven Croft.

Multiple members of the Brazil national team earned red cards Tuesday during a game against the U.S. Two Brazilian players were shown red cards during the game, and two more were shown red after the final whistle. Brazil head coach Arthur Elias was also given a red card earlier in the second half and was sent off, along with several members of his staff.

After the match, the referees lined up for the usual postmatch handshakes flanked by two security officers with plastic shields.

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The U.S. battled its way through the highly physical second and final meeting with Brazil during this international window to claim a 1-0 victory at the Arena Castelão in Fortaleza, wrapping up its trip to the 2027 World Cup host country. It was the team’s first win against Brazil in Brazil since 1997.

“My job is to have respect for the officials,” Emma Hayes said in a news conference after the match. “My job is to make sure I stay in my technical area. There is only one person allowed to stand. And my job is to be a role model for my players, to display the behaviors to them that I want from them.”

After a 2-1 loss to Brazil on Saturday night, the U.S.’s response was overshadowed by the final 10 minutes of the match.

Sophia Wilson nearly scored her second goal since becoming a mother in the 63rd minute of the match, battling her way from the touchline toward the penalty before firing a right-footed shot that deflected off a Brazilian defender before skidding past Kansas City Current goalkeeper Lorena. Though the goal stood, it was labeled an own goal on Brazil defender Isabela. Wilson scored the lone goal for the U.S. in their Saturday night fixture against Brazil in São Paulo.

Nasarawa Amazons maintained their perfect start to the 2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Super Six after coming from behind to beat defending champions Bayelsa Queens 2-1 in Port Harcourt on Monday.

After a goalless first half, Bayelsa Queens took the lead six minutes after the restart through Chiamaka Ezekwugo. However, Nasarawa Amazons fought back strongly in the closing stages of the game.

Farikikyen Moses equalised in the 80th minute before Ayatsea Hembafan scored a stoppage-time winner to hand Christopher Danjuma’s side their second consecutive victory of the competition.

The win moved Nasarawa Amazons to six points from two matches, while Bayelsa Queens remain on one point.

In another Matchday Two fixture, Abia Angels recorded a surprise 1-0 victory over former champions Rivers Angels at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.

Winner David scored the only goal of the match in the 26th minute, heading home what proved to be the winning goal. The result earned Abia Angels their first victory of the playoffs after drawing 1-1 with Bayelsa Queens in their opening game.

The Umuahia-based side now have four points from two matches and have strengthened their chances of challenging for the title.

Meanwhile, Edo Queens bounced back from their opening-day defeat to Nasarawa Amazons with an impressive 4-1 win over FC Robo Queens.

Chioma Moses was the star of the match, scoring twice in the first half to give Edo Queens a comfortable lead. Substitute Precious Oscar added a third goal shortly after the break before Mary Mamudu made it 4-0 in the 63rd minute.

FC Robo Queens grabbed a late consolation goal through Florence Godwin Freda, but Edo Queens were already firmly in control.

The defeat was FC Robo Queens’ second in a row after their opening loss to Rivers Angels. The NWFL Super Six playoffs will continue on Wednesday with more crucial matches in the race for the league title.

A former WWE champion returned to his old stomping ground tonight. He is currently among the most popular acts on Friday Night SmackDown under Triple H’s creative leadership.

The name being discussed is Kit Wilson. On tonight’s episode of NXT, Wilson returned to the black-and-silver brand for the first time in 1141 days. He was the special guest judge for the inaugural Mr. NXT Pageant.

Before tonight, the former NXT Tag Team Champion’s last appearance for the Shawn Michaels-led brand came on April 25, 2023. Wilson and Elton Prince lost to The D’Angelo Family’s Channing Lorenzo and Tony D’Angelo at Spring Breakin’.

Following the abovementioned loss, Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson & Elton Prince) was moved to SmackDown as part of the 2023 Draft. The duo had a stellar run on the blue brand before Prince sustained a severe neck injury in May 2025.

In his tag team partner’s absence, Kit Wilson adopted a new gimmick, aiming to eradicate “toxic masculinity” from WWE. In recent months, the 31-year-old has become immensely popular among fans despite portraying a heel character. He has been working with The Miz to take down their common enemy, Danhausen.

Last month, The A-Lister and Wilson interrupted the legendary John Cena’s segment at WrestleMania 42. Before they could target the 17-time WWE World Champion, Danhausen showed up with Minihausens and humiliated the heels on The Grandest Stage of Them All.

At Backlash 2026, Wilson and Miz combined forces to face Danhausen and a Minihausen in a tag team match. Unfortunately for the heel duo, they lost the bout in Tampa, Florida. Despite their defeat, the former WWE Champion and the British superstar have not abandoned their mission of taking down Mr. Very Nice, Very Evil.

Danhausen is currently working on a major “science experiment” on SmackDown. Fans have various theories about the ongoing storyline involving the former AEW star. It will be interesting to see how the experiment affects Miz and Wilson.