Brock Lesnar suffered a humbling defeat at the hands of Oba Femi at SummerSlam 2026, and it now looks like his in-ring career is done for good. The Beast Incarnate has been officially moved to the alumni section of WWE’s roster, potentially signaling the end of his tenure with the global juggernaut.
Lesnar was initially believed to have retired at WrestleMania 42, where he had lost to Femi as well. However, that turned out to be a ruse, and he later returned to reignite the feud. Following a win over the former NXT Champion at Clash in Italy, a third and decisive match between the two was finally set up for last weekend’s SummerSlam 2026.
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The Hell in a Cell match more than lived up to the expectations. It featured multiple false finishes, with Brock Lesnar at one point even evoking his inner Undertaker. However, as fate would have it, Oba Femi eventually emerged victorious in a win that truly seemed like a passing-of-the-torch moment.
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Immediately following the match on SummerSlam Night 1, fans began to wonder what lay ahead for Lesnar. It now seems like Lesnar might be hanging up his boots for good. The legendary star has been moved to the alumni section of the WWE’s roster alongside other reputed names who have worked for the company in the past.
While the promotion has yet to acknowledge Lesnar’s status, this is enough to send fans into overdrive. If SummerSlam 2026 did indeed mark the final hurrah of Brock Lesnar‘s illustrious career, it’s safe to say he’s going out on top. The match was the highlight of Night 1 and arguably even more entertaining than the headlining contest between CM Punk and Cody Rhodes.
Manchester City may have been fearing the worst when they landed in Hong Kong on Tuesday after some strong turbulence on their flight. There were some disappointed locals waiting outside the Rosewood Hotel as the team bus pulled in and a set of weary players headed straight for their beds.
That was about as bumpy as it got for the Blues in Hong Kong though as they made sunshine out of the rain that engulfed the city. While it is monsoon season, City picked an unusually bad time to arrive with the islands on the edge of a typhoon and subject to thunderstorms and torrential rain for almost all of their time here.
It may have killed off hopes that some of the players had to reach Victoria Peak and look down on everything below and the time zone jump left some short of sleep, yet out of the gloom came a bonus for Enzo Maresca. Sweltering temperatures usually make it almost impossible to train, so a cooler and more blustery Hong Kong than they could have envisaged when the trip was booked meant it was possible for the players to get some proper work done.
The manager held individual meetings with some players and was hands-on with everyone in training to try and get his messages across, and the bonus of the closed roof at the Kai Tak Stadium meant that not all of City’s training sessions were exposed to the rain, and on Friday and Saturday they worked with air conditioning at the stadium that made it cooler than Manchester.
There were obviously some difficulties because of the humidity and Monday’s session was on an artificial pitch, but the stormy breezes made it more of a breeze than the last time City were here and Guardiola decided it was too hot to do any work. Mind you, the last time City came they ended up at the centre of a political protest so the weather wasn’t the only improvement.
Off the pitch, the work to ingratiate themselves with Hong Kong began before they arrived. The team bus arrived at the hotel with a makeover after local street artist Bao was invited to add a local flavour to it, while creative studio OffGod:Tate worked with Puma to create a limited edition font for the away kit that was worn for the Inter friendly.
Hong Kong is a place where there is so much going on in every building from floor to sky so you really have to capture people’s attention and imagination, and Puma launching the strip on a floating pitch in Victoria Harbour certainly did that. A ticketed event helped to create a buzz and City also cashed in with pop-up stores in the mall next to the stadium and they sold out of the limited edition prints; supporters in Real Madrid and Bayern shirts were among those to turn up and buy City merchandise.
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To say the squad was missing Erling Haaland and some of their other more high-profile players, City certainly put the ones that were here to work. Multiple activities were organised across the week with most of the squad, including community sessions working with local children and charities and a collaboration between Gianluigi Donnarumma and a local tour guide.
Ruben Dias and Matheus Nunes joined up with the squad earlier than they could have done and it was a senior delegation of players that headed into China to the headquarters of BYD, who have recently become a major City sponsor. With the Inter game sponsored by Asahi Super Dry, there was plenty of effort made to please sponsors.
The local organisers and media were also happy with the access provided to City players, with some grumbles already about what Chelsea are offering up by comparison after they arrived on Monday. As well as the current players, David Silva entertained guests at a private dinner where Maresca also spoke as guests were reminded of the club greats that have passed through previously.
All eyes are on Maresca as he follows the great Guardiola but he cut a relaxed figure in public, confident enough in his ability to give off a relaxed air and funny enough to make people laugh. It will be hotter in Seoul but City’s start to their summer tour has been nicely chilled.
In the end on Sunday at Detroit Golf Club, Chris Kirk made a double-bogey 6 on the 410-yard, par-4 13th hole. But the number of things that didn’t happen to him on the hole during the Rocket Classic’s final round is likely smaller than the things that actually did. A true bonanza of the bizarre.
Let’s go in order. You can decide what’s most memorable.
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Stroke one — a mistake
Kirk hit a 296-yard drive into the left rough, and he had 122 yards to the hole.
This seems harmless. But Detroit GC’s rough was thick — and it was doing all kinds of funky things to club faces.
Said analyst Colt Knost on the CBS broadcast: “This rough, just getting thicker and thicker as the week goes on, obviously with that rain.”
Stroke two — a shank and a hot mic moment
Kirk hit his ball 85 yards and into the fescue grass right of the fairway, and he had 68 yards to the hole.
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From left to right via a shank. If you’ve been scrolling through social media, you’ve probably seen this already (and you can watch it below). Upon contact, Kirk’s ball darted very right, and, on his follow-through, the six-time PGA Tour winner let go of his iron with his right hand. Said analyst Mark Immelman on the CBS broadcast: “Oh my goodness. That was hit with the wrong part of the clubface.”
But that wasn’t the only thing that was said. Mics picked up these five words from the background, presumably from a fan:
This was insult to injury. No one, at first, could find Kirk’s ball after the shank. Playing partners Rickie Fowler and Cameron Young looked in the cabbage-like rough, as did caddies, officials and Immelman. Said the latter during the search: “Yeah, trying to look for a ball, but this fescue is healthy. I mean, the chances of finding something in here are slim to none.” This created a rules talk — Kirk had three minutes to find his ball, and if he didn’t, he’d have to take a penalty stroke and replay the shot from where he had just hit.
Fortunately for Kirk, the ball was found; it appeared Fowler spotted it. Still, the ball was blanketed by the grass. Interestingly, Immelman said on the broadcast that Kirk was about to give up looking.
Another rules talk and a penalty stroke
Kirk could play the ball — and flirt with disaster. Or he could take relief under an unplayable ball, taking a penalty stroke.
Kirk chose the latter, and he opted to use back-on-the-line relief.
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Stroke four — and a walk
Kirk was 79 yards from the hole. Ahead of the shot, he walked all the way up to the green, then back.
Said Immelman on the broadcast: “I think it’s dual-purpose walking. Some of it is to blow off a lot of steam, and the other is just to get a correct number to what he’s got. If there is a little sunshine behind these dark clouds, he does have a little room with which to work in the rough here.”
Kirk’s ball fell just short of the green.
Strokes five and six — a pair of putts and a tumble
From 29 feet away and just off the green, Kirk putted with his fifth stroke, and his ball just missed to the left of the hole.
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His sixth stroke was a tap-in.
He’d started the hole just one shot back of the lead. Now he was three back with five holes to go. In the end, Kirk finished tied for eighth after an even-par 70.
Said Knost on the broadcast: “That was a costly double bogey.”
Angel Reese enjoyed another great outing on Monday as the Atlanta Dream hosted the Las Vegas Aces during “Barbie Night” at the State Farm Arena. Although her efforts weren’t enough to lead the Dream to victory, fans celebrated the star forward after she recorded her 20th double-double of the season.
Women’s Hoop Network shared a clip of Reese’s performance on X (formerly Twitter), while captioning it with her box score from the night.
The clip featured Reese’s best plays from the night as she recorded back-to-back 20-point games. The performance also came during the Dream’s “Barbie Night,” a themed event celebrating the three-time WNBA All-Star, who certainly lived up to expectations.
Reese recorded 23 points and 16 rebounds during the matchup, leaving fans pumped with her performance.
“Angel Reese continues to make her case for All-WNBA btw. TRY HER IF YOU WANT TO,” a fan wrote.
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While her performance wowed fans, it wasn’t enough to secure the victory on “Barbie Night,” as the Aces ran riot with a 109-87 win.
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Jackie Young led Las Vegas from the front, recording a triple-double with 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. A’ja Wilson, meanwhile, chipped in with 23 points, handing the Aces an easy victory.
However, Reese will feel let down by her teammates as Atlanta struggled to find secondary scoring. Rhyne Howard was the only other Dream player to score in double figures, while the remaining starters finished with seven points apiece.
Angel Reese identifies defense as a key issue behind Dream’s loss to Las Vegas Aces
The Atlanta Dream’s blowout loss to the Las Vegas Aces was their first in five games, despite another double-double from Angel Reese. Known for their defensive strength, the Dream struggled to contain the Aces, conceding their highest point total of the season.
During the post-game interview, Reese reflected on this issue and highlighted how they could improve.
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“Honestly, I think for us it’s about consistency. Trying to be consistent every single game,” Reese said. “Obviously, I don’t think this was our best game defensively. We usually get a lot more steals.
“I feel like we didn’t get a lot of hands on the ball tonight. So it’s really about trying to stay consistent defensively as we go through this stretch of tough games.”
The Dream welcome another Western Conference opponent, the Phoenix Mercury, in their next game and will be eager to bounce back after the loss.
Coby Bryant’s Chicago Bears tenure is not off to the start he wished, as he was emotional after being carted off the training camp field during Monday’s practice.
There is a bright side to Bryant’s situation, though, despite needing to miss time.
Bryant was very upset as he got himself onto the cart after suffering a knee injury, expecting the worst just days into his Bears career one season after winning the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks.
Coby Bryant of the Chicago Bears speaks to media after minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., on June 10, 2026.(Getty Images)
Bryant was facing tight end Cole Kmet during a 1-on-1 drill where he went down and immediately clutched at his leg. But Bryant’s injury got a better diagnosis than he initially believed.
It won’t be season-ending for Bryant, as ESPN reported the safety will miss eight-to-10 weeks after suffering a hyperextended knee, bone bruise and small fracture.
Bryant signed a three-year, $40 million deal to join the Bears this offseason, bolstering a secondary that was overhauled following multiple departures.
He figured to be a mainstay after proving his worth with the Seahawks during his rookie deal, where he tallied seven interceptions and helped his team win the Super Bowl.
Bryant may not be available during Week 1, but since that’s five weeks away, he shouldn’t be gone for long when the regular season finally kicks off.
Cornerback Coby Bryant of the Seattle Seahawks carries the ball during the second quarter of an NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Dec. 26, 2024, in Chicago, Ill.(Getty Images)
“It always sucks to see,” second-year tight end Colston Loveland said about Bryant’s injury, per the New York Post. “That’s part of it. You know, he’s tough, he’s a dog. He’s going to be fine.”
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As Bryant will attack rehab, the Bears’ depth chart will be tested. They spent their first-round draft selection on Oregon standout safety Dillon Thieneman, who was always considered the team’s starting free safety next to Bryant. But Cam Lewis, who was at slot cornerback after Kyler Gordon suffered a previous injury, will likely move to safety to fill the gap there.
Lewis is another free agent signee for the Bears, who lost Kevin Byard, Jaquan Brisker, Nahshon Wright, C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Jonathan Owens this offseason. Lewis spent the past six seasons with the Buffalo Bills.
Coby Bryant of the Chicago Bears stretches during an OTA offseason workout at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., on June 3, 2026.(Getty Images)
This is the time of year when teams are hoping for health, but the NFL knows all too well that depth determines just how far a team goes come February.
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The Bears are feeling that early on, but they won’t have to go the entire season without a main free agent addition during the 2026 NFL season.
Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Selva Prabhu believes food poisoning denied him a shot at the gold medal in Glasgow, saying a performance close to his personal best would have been enough to top the podium.
Selva won bronze in the men’s triple jump with an effort of 16.52m, finishing behind compatriot Praveen Chithravel (16.58m) and Scotland’s Jordon Scott (16.72m).
“I wish I should have gotten that gold. I was really hoping for gold but what can be done when the competition begins, there is illness and food poisoning. I feel that in the end, there is always a cost to yourself. I am mentally tough so I decided, whatever happens, I will do it. Keep pushing myself,” Selva told PTI after returning from Glasgow on Monday.
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The Tamil Nadu athlete said the illness affected his performance and rued missing a golden opportunity, as a jump close to his personal best of 17.05m would have comfortably secured the title.
“I should have stayed healthy, but it’s for the next time I’m always ready. I can compete more, stay healthy. It’s about the stage. I have the consistency. It’s all about that particular day. I just always want to stay healthy. Now, I want to work on my approach. Once I get the hang of it, I can do it,” he said.
Asked about the upcoming Asian Games, Selva said he was not looking too far ahead.
“I live each day. Each day requires a new performance. You just cannot target a gold like that. Yes, I am now looking forward to qualifying for the Asian Games first and then taking it from there,” he said.
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The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) is yet to announce the team for the Asian Games in Japan.
Former Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary has reflected on Virat Kohli‘s fiery on-field personality, recalling the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star’s infamous altercation with Gautam Gambhir during the 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL). While praising Kohli’s passion and intensity, Chaudhary stressed that aggression is an essential part of cricket, provided it does not cross the line.Speaking on JioHotstar, Chaudhary, who has officiated Kohli’s matches since his junior cricket days in Delhi, said the former India captain has always been an emotional cricketer but never carries ill intent.
‘I’ve known Virat since childhood’
Chaudhary revealed that his long association with Kohli helped him understand the batter’s personality beyond his aggressive on-field image.“Actually, my advantage with Virat was that I had officiated his matches since childhood, so I have known him for a long time. He doesn’t have any malice,” Chaudhary said on JioHotstar.He added that Kohli’s intensity is often misunderstood, as the star batter is equally appreciative when officials make the right decisions.“He reacts aggressively sometimes, but if you’re right, he’ll give you a thumbs up too. Between overs, he’ll come over and put a hand around your waist. But he is lively throughout. Players like him should be there; otherwise, the game will get boring,” he added.
The veteran umpire also looked back at the much-talked-about confrontation between Kohli and Gautam Gambhir during an IPL 2013 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders. According to Chaudhary, such incidents were not entirely unexpected given the competitive nature of players from northern India.“I knew something like that would happen because all of them from the North play with aggression. I have played local cricket too, and our players have always played like this. If they don’t play with that aggression, their performances won’t come out as well. The flavour of the game won’t be there if you put too many restrictions on the players. But there’s a limit, and it shouldn’t be crossed,” Ex-umpire concluded. During an IPL 2013 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir were involved in a heated on-field altercation. The incident occurred after Kohli was dismissed for 35 by Laxmipathy Balaji while chasing 155. Instead of walking straight back to the pavilion, Kohli exchanged words near the bowler, prompting Gambhir to confront him. The two captains engaged in a tense face-off before KKR all-rounder Rajat Bhatia intervened and separated them, preventing the situation from escalating further.
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Kohli’s focus now firmly on ODI cricket
Virat Kohli’s most recent international appearance came in the ODI series against England at Lord’s on July 19, 2026. Having already retired from T20 Internationals and stepped away from Test cricket, Kohli is now exclusively focused on the 50-over format as India prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup.The batting great heads into the upcoming season on the back of another outstanding IPL campaign. Kohli played a pivotal role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s title-winning run in IPL 2026, scoring 675 runs. He also produced a match-winning unbeaten 75 off 42 balls in the final against Gujarat Titans.Kohli’s next international assignment will be India’s three-match ODI series against the West Indies, beginning on September 27, 2026, in Thiruvananthapuram.
NEW DELHI: The announcement of a glamour friendly between India and Brazil should have been a moment of celebration for Indian football. Instead, it has exposed the widening gap between spectacle and substance, prompting former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia to question both the timing and the purpose of the high-profile fixture.“The timing of the Brazil friendly is a problem for me,” Bhutia said, pointing out that India will be involved in the FIFA ASEAN Cup around the same period. “The FIFA ASEAN Cup will be taking place at that time and we don’t know how the national team will be formed.” His concerns are difficult to dismiss. India, ranked 138th in the world, have been drawn alongside Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore in the ASEAN Cup, a tournament where only the group winner advances.With qualification already a challenging prospect, diverting attention towards an exhibition match raises legitimate questions about priorities. Bhutia’s criticism goes beyond scheduling. For him, the Brazil match has become a symbol of a football ecosystem struggling to address its fundamental problems.“I was wondering about the purpose of the friendly match against Brazil. Is Indian football going to gain anything out of it?” he asked.The question strikes at the heart of the debate. A match against five-time world champions Brazil will undoubtedly generate excitement, television audiences and commercial interest. But can a single evening against one of football’s global giants compensate for years of structural decline? The former captain believes it cannot. “A big corporate group like the Tatas have declared shutting down of Jamshedpur FC. It goes to show the health of Indian football,” he said.The uncertainty surrounding Jamshedpur FC has only amplified concerns about the financial sustainability of Indian football. At a time when clubs are struggling, developmental pathways remain weak and investment is shrinking, a marquee international fixture risks appearing disconnected from the realities on the ground.Bhutia painted an even bleaker picture of the current state of the game. “The focus of the football federation should be getting the house in order. Let alone the seniors, even the U-17s are failing to earn qualification in continental tournaments,” he said. “The national league is in disarray, the junior programme is rudderless and there is no money to develop the grassroots game.”His views have found support within the playing community. India full-back Nikhil Poojary echoed similar concerns on social media, noting the contrast between celebrating Brazil’s visit and waking up to news of another club shutting down operations.India has hosted football royalty before. Uruguay and Argentina played in the Nehru Cup during the 1980s, while Lionel Messi’s Argentina visited in 2011 and again in 2025. Those occasions generated excitement and memories, but they did little to alter the trajectory of Indian football.
Shaw is now the longest-serving player at United, having reached the 12-year anniversary of his £30million transfer from Southampton in June, which made him one of the most expensive teenagers in the world.
The deal Shaw signed four years ago expires next summer, meaning he is in the final year of his contract, and United do not have the option of a 12-month extension, which they now include in many deals.
There will be serious conversations around whether to offer Shaw a new contract once the summer transfer window closes, as United will then turn their attention to what the squad will look like in a year’s time.
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There are plenty of reasons in favour of giving Shaw a new contract, most of all the fact that he did not show any signs of decline last season, consistently performing to a high standard across 38 starts in the Premier League.
Shaw became the fifth outfield player to start every top-flight game for United during a campaign. Steve Bruce, Gary Pallister, Denis Irwin and Harry Maguire are the other four players to have achieved the feat.
That’s without mentioning the leadership and experience Shaw provides in the dressing room, and how he acts around the club’s young players, serving as a sounding board at Carrington.
The problem is Shaw’s injury record, though. He demonstrated durability last term, but United played their fewest games in a season for 115 years due to their failure to qualify for Europe.
There is enough evidence from Shaw’s time at the club to conclusively say he cannot play two games per week without picking up an injury, which is why United are looking at signing a left-back in this transfer window.
The new campaign will bring a different challenge for Shaw. United expect to play more than 60 games throughout the season, competing in the Premier League, Champions League, the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup.
United are aware they need to strengthen and they are considering left-backs who could be signed as the heir to Shaw, a long-term successor.
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Lewis Hall would be the perfect signing, but there has been acknowledgement since the window opened that it would be a difficult deal to do, and that feeling has only intensified given the sales Newcastle have already made.
Whether United sign a left-back this summer, and who that possible signing is, will be a factor when club chiefs weigh up a new contract for Shaw, who will want clarity on where he stands sooner rather than later.
In some ways, the situation would be more straightforward if United had a one-year extension in his contract to trigger, because the can could be kicked down the road without too much thought, but new terms must be negotiated with Shaw to keep him.
What would that contract look like? Maguire is two years older and was given a one-year deal on a wage reduction with the option of a 12-month extension, which feels about right for Shaw.
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Ineos have leaned toward signing players in their early 20s since gaining control of football operations, but retaining experienced players in the dressing room is important for the group’s health.
Shaw has bags of experience, and United should be exploring how to keep him under the right offer.
Ibom Angels Football Club have appointed Mr Emmanuel Ntuk as the club’s new Chief Coach, SportsRation reports on Monday August 3, 2026.
The club announced the appointment in a statement dated August 3, 2026, describing Ntuk as an experienced coach with a strong professional background.
Ntuk has worked with several football clubs and academies in Akwa Ibom and beyond. His coaching career includes a spell as Technical Adviser of the defunct Akwa Starlets Football Club.
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Emmanuel Ntuk
He has also served as Head Coach of Dakkada Football Club and Ibom Youth Football Club.
In addition, Ntuk previously worked as Head Coach and Chief Executive Officer of Greater Tomorrow Academy. He has also coached Police Machine Football Club and Emlo FC, Uyo.
Ibom Angels said his experience and technical knowledge made him a strong addition to the club’s coaching team.
“The management, players, and entire family of Ibom Angels Football Club warmly welcome Mr Ntuk and wish him every success as he embarks on this new assignment,” the club said.
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The club added that it was confident Ntuk’s leadership and coaching experience would help drive its continued growth and success.
“We are confident that his experience, leadership, and technical expertise will make a significant contribution to the continued growth and success of the Club,” the statement added.
Ntuk now begins his new role as Ibom Angels prepare for the next stage of their football development.
He will work alongside former Super Falcons head coach Edwin Okon, who heads the club’s technical crew.
Manchester United have a golden opportunity to resolve one of Michael Carrick’s last remaining squad options in this transfer window by capitalising on the contract situation of one serial winner
Michael Carrick has an expiring opportunity to solve one of Manchester United‘s major squad dilemmas before the transfer window shuts. However, it would mean acting quickly and potentially giving up on one of the club’s main targets this summer.
United are being linked with Newcastle’s Lewis Hall as a long-term successor to Luke Shaw at left-back. It’s a position that has plagued the club for some years now, with Patrick Dorgu failing to prove he’s the solution to replace the injury-prone incumbent.
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Dimarco, 28, admittedly doesn’t yield the same long-term benefits. However, United’s move for Youri Tielemans is a sign of United’s strengthened desire to recruit squad options capable of making a more immediate impact.
And after entering the final 12 months of his contract at the San Siro, a rare opening has presented itself to sign the Italian. Dimarco is coming off the back of a historic season for Inter, during which he set a new Serie A record for assists in a single season (18).
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The left-sided star won his second Serie A title in the space of three seasons as a critical piece of Cristian Chivu’s puzzle in Milan. Dimarco, who was named the league’s Most Valuable Player for his efforts last season, is supposedly being lined up for an extension at the San Siro but could be swayed by a potential move to Old Trafford under his current terms.
Reports emerged in Italy toward the end of the last campaign suggesting Dimarco has a 12-month extension clause in his contract. It was suggested the Nerazzurri will first trigger that option before prolonging the player’s stay by a further two years.
It hasn’t come to pass as of yet, however, and a club of United’s standing can expect to throw a spanner in the works as long as that’s the case. Reports also indicate Dimarco earns around £125,000 a week in Milan, terms United wouldn’t struggle to match (or slightly improve) in their bid to sign one of the most valuable left-sided assets on the current market.
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One potential obstacle that could hamper Dimarco at Old Trafford would be the tactical transition required on the player’s part. Chivu’s preferred three-at-the-back system permitted the Italy international to roam with freedom down the left flank, similar to the Ruben Amorim regime Carrick has succeeded in veering away from.
The United icon has prospered by moving back to a more traditional four-man defence. Shaw, 31, has still been given licence to advance in that system, albeit through more central channels and less so by hugging the touchline as Dimarco often prefers.
However, Dimarco’s obvious technical advantages suggest he has the traits to adapt to a more regimented role if required. And the potential bargain opportunity for a more experienced asset in the final 12 months of his contract could outweigh any negatives.
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Magpies star Hall has been touted as United’s left-back for potentially the next decade should the club splurge to take him from St. James’ Park. However, Dimarco is the much cheaper summer option for that role more readily available to take over the position here and now.
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