Michael Carrick is looking to add a left winger to his squad this summer but there are other areas in more urgent need of attention.

Ruben Amorim claimed back in November that you could “feel the anxiety every time Patrick [Dorgu] touched the ball”. If the former Manchester United boss tuned in to watch Dorgu’s stellar showing against Brighton on Sunday then he is the one who would have been left sweating.

Amorim pulled no punches in press conferences during his time at Old Trafford, and his own players often found themselves the target of his sharp right hooks in the Carrington media room.

His assessment of Dorgu was unnecessary, piling further pressure on a 21-year-old who was struggling to justify the £25million fee United paid to sign him in January. Six months on and Dorgu looks a completely different player.

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A move into a more advanced role has brought the best out of the former Lecce man, and on Sunday he provided a timely reminder of his qualities.

His goal tally on the south coast could, and perhaps should, have been two, yet his movement, pace and link-up play caused Brighton no end of problems as United cruised to a final day victory at a sun-drenched Amex Stadium.

While a midfield overhaul tops United’s summer to-do list, left-wing has also been earmarked as a position in need of strengthening. But with Dorgu showing no ill effects of the injury that kept him sidelined for nearly three months at the back end of the season, and Matheus Cunha proving he can do a job on the left in Dorgu’s absence, it begs the question why United would prioritise left-wing reinforcements when other areas of the squad are more in need of attention.

Deputies to Senne Lammens and Benjamin Sesko could be needed this summer, but it’s at left-back where United have more pressing concerns.

With 19 Premier League appearances in two years prior to the start of this season, few expected Luke Shaw to start all 38 of United’s league games this term, but his inclusion in the starting XI on Sunday saw him do just that. Next season, United will expect to add at least 20 games to the calendar on top of the paltry 40 they played this season, and failure to sign back-up and competition for Shaw would be a grave oversight.

Shaw has played 40 games or more in just three of his 12 seasons at Old Trafford, and so if United are to challenge on multiple fronts next term then a reliable deputy at left-back is a must.

Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui have filled in on the left at times but both are better suited to the right, while Tyrell Malacia has played his final game in a United shirt. Dorgu has shown too much promise in an advanced role to be pushed into a back four, and all other in-house options are far too inexperienced to be thrown into the deep end when needed.

Michael Carrick spoke of the experience Shaw can offer the group next season when asked about the role he will play in 2026/27, saying: “He’s at that stage now where he’s got an awful lot of experience, he’s been here for a long time, he knows the club, he knows what it feels like, he knows the ups and he’s suffered some of the more challenging times, you know, so next season I think his experience will be valuable, however many games he plays.”

The final few words of that answer felt particularly telling.

United have been linked with a number of left-backs recently, with Newcastle’s Lewis Hall and Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly both mentioned as possible targets. Neither would come cheap, and so if United do spend big on a midfield overhaul and a new left winger, it’s hard to see them being able to invest heavily in a left-back.

A rejig of the to-do list could be needed.

Active people app, Strava, has overhauled its strength training experience, allowing gym-goers to automatically log and share their lifts from their wearables.

Users can now record sets, reps and weight in a purpose-built log, making it easy to review and repeat workouts. Every logged workout now generates a visual muscle map, highlighting the muscle groups trained.

Five new strength-specific shareables give athletes more ways to celebrate their lifts and progress with friends, clubs, and the broader Strava community. The new formats are designed to translate the work happening in the gym or at home into the same kind of recognition Strava users have long received for activities recorded outdoors.

“Strength has been one of the fastest-growing sport types on Strava for some time, with more than 500 million uploads in 2025 alone, and our community has been clear about what they need from us,” said Matt Salazar, chief product officer, Strava. 

“This overhaul brings the same depth, motivation, and shareability that Strava is known for to a myriad of strength activities. Whether someone is training for a race, lifting for general fitness, or building strength as their primary activity, they now have tools that meet them where they actually are and this is only the beginning.”

Ed Baker, chief product officer at Whoop, says this integration gives people more context to their workout programmes: “By integrating Whoop insights and broader health and performance signals into Strava, we are helping our members connect strength, endurance and recovery so they can see the full picture of their performance more clearly than ever.”

The initial launch partners are 24 Hour Fitness, Amazfit, Caliber, Coros, Fitbod, Garmin, Hevy, iFIT Personal Trainer, Jefit, Liftoff, Motra, Remaker, Runna and Whoop.

Strava has 195 million users in more than 185 countries.

Gervonta Davis seems set to return to the ring later this year, but an opponent still isn’t nailed down.

Davis has not won a fight since June 2024, drawing in his solitary outing of last year against Lamont Roach Jr and being inactive in the 14 months that have followed, due to serious legal matters outside the ring.

That inactivity caused the WBA to name Davis lightweight champion in recess, but it seemed that he would be vacating the belt entirely following reports that his return would be a super-lightweight rematch with Isaac Cruz.

However, ‘Tank’ has now been ordered by the WBA to fight number one contender Floyd Schofield, and, with the recent news that ‘Pitbull’ Cruz is looking elsewhere for his next fight, it appears he is willing to satisfy the sanctioning body to keep his championship status at 135lbs.

In an interview with FightHype, Schofield’s father and trainer, Floyd Schofield Snr, confirmed that negotiations have begun.

“Trust me, they are on that phone [to PBC] already. They was already in preliminaries before the [WBA] ruling came, they was negotiating. 

“Tank didn’t say that he didn’t want this fight. Right now, they are in negotiations, I guess they are seeing if they can meet his demands, for how much he is going to possibly ask for, and we are going to go from there.

“We are waiting on the contract, that is all we waiting on.” 

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Davis’ comeback is expected to take place around September, with 23-year-old Schofield now seen as the frontrunner for the opposing corner, seeking to hand the Baltimore knockout artist a first career defeat.

Mateus Fernandes has been strongly linked with a transfer to Manchester United and look to have been handed a boost after West Ham were relegated

Manchester United may have to pay £80million to sign Mateus Fernandes, even after West Ham were relegated from the Premier League. The 21-year-old has had an impressive season personally at the London Stadium despite his side’s struggles, with United, Paris Saint-Germain, and Arsenal among the interested parties.

Michael Carrick and Co look set to significantly bolster their midfield department this summer, with Fernandes one of many linked. Elliot Anderson, who is also wanted by Manchester City, looks to be the top target with Nottingham Forest holding out for £100million.

United are unlikely to spend so much on just one player which could take them out of the race for his signature and a similar problem could be present for Fernandes. That is because, according to The Daily Mail, West Ham want £80million to sell the Portuguese talent – double what they paid Southampton for him 12 months prior.

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Their negotiation power has decreased in recent days, however, following relegation to the Championship. Minus an 85-minute appearance against Wolves, Fernandes has been on the pitch for all of the Hammers’ Premier League games since mid-March.

United are expected to sign at least two midfielders ahead of the 2026/27 season, with Casemiro leaving the club at the end of his contract. Atalanta star Ederson looks set to be one of those coming in with talks between the two taking place recently.

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Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, Brighton star Carlos Baleba, Aurelien Tchouameni of Real Madrid, and Newcastle United ace Sandro Tonali are just a few other midfielders that could be targeted instead.

Fernandes’ club team-mate Jarrod Bowen has also been linked with an Old Trafford switch in the last 48 hours. The 29-year-old appeared to confirm his commitment to West Ham and has since issued a new statement.

“It’s hard to post something like this when all you’re feeling is embarrassment and pain, he wrote on Instagram.

“I could write loads trying to explain where it all went wrong this season, but honestly what you deserve from me is an apology. Winning that trophy in Prague was the best night of my career. Sunday was the worst.

“We just weren’t good enough. Simple as that. And that’s why the season ended the way it did. To the fans, you didn’t let us down once. The support home and away never changed, even when things weren’t good enough from us on the pitch. We should have given you more. You deserved more.

“One thing I know about this club is that it has the desire and fight to bounce back from this. This club belongs in the Premier League and deserves to be back there as soon as possible.”

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Sky has upgraded its Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle to now include HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+ and Hayu, as well as 135 channels and full Sky coverage of the Premier League and EFL.

Sky broadcasts more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more with at least 215 live from the top flight alongside Formula 1, darts and golf.

Former welterweight world champion Brian Norman Jr. doesn’t see the fight between Errol Spence Jr and Tim Tszyu lasting long when they meet this summer.

Spence last fought in July 2023 when he competed for the undisputed welterweight title, but he was comprehensively outclassed and beaten by long-term rival Terence Crawford, who went on to further strengthen his legacy and establish himself as an all-time great while Spence was inactive.

The former unified champion now looks to get back on track as he returns from three years out at a catchweight of 158lbs against Tszyu in Australia.

Speaking to Fight Hub TV, Norman, who has been sparring Spence in recent weeks, believes that his fellow American will get the job done inside three minutes. 

“You’re definitely going to see a different version of Errol. I feel like he is going to be better than he was in the past and what I mean by that is – first-round knockout coming soon.

“Tim Tszyu is going to sleep, man. The boy ain’t got nothing for him. My boy, he coming to Australia just to give him the work, you feel me?”

It is perhaps unsurprising to hear Norman back ‘The Truth’ for victory, with the pair now both trained by highly-respected coach Ronnie Shields.

The fight between Tszyu and Spence is set to take place on Saturday, July 25, as the home fighter seeks a career-best triumph that would extend his winning streak to three consecutive bouts. It will be his first outing with Jeff Fenech as his lead trainer.

Should Spence win, he may look to enter the super-welterweight ranks in pursuit of another world title.

Rajat Patidar (Image credit: BCCI/IPL)

NEW DELHI: 93 runs, 0 dot balls, 9 sixes and a strike rate of 281.82 — that is how Rajat Patidar lit up the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala and powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru into the IPL 2026 final with a dominant performance. The RCB captain credited his fearless mindset and willingness to take on bowlers without fear of dismissal as the key behind his explosive form, after guiding his side to a commanding 92-run win over Gujarat Titans.Patidar tore into the opposition with a breathtaking 33-ball 93 not out, an innings decorated with nine sixes and five fours, taking RCB to a record-breaking 254 for five — the highest-ever total in an IPL knockout match.In reply, Gujarat Titans were completely outplayed and bundled out for 162 in 19.3 overs as the defending champions sealed a place in their second consecutive IPL final.“(It was a) super game for us, the way the batters dominated, striking with intent, was good for us. It wasn’t a clear plan, but we were ready for it, have to show some body language that we are ready for you, every batter showed it, attacking mindset,” Patidar told the broadcaster after the match.“I take a few balls 8-10 balls to see how the wicket is doing and then I have a clear mind to go about it, I’m not worried about my wicket. I try and put the bowler under pressure.“The wicket was not that easy to get under the ball and hit, there was variable bounce. The way GT played till now, we were clear we had to get their three main batters out in the powerplay, and it worked,” he said.

Tuesday features another loaded day of MLB games with 15 games on the docket with all 30 teams set to take the field. With so many games on tap, there’s no shortage of MLB betting opportunities available, including home run picks. Betting on player props is always popular for MLB bettors, and the most popular prop bet by far is home run picks. As such, we’ve selected two big-name sluggers for our best home run bets today, including a multi-time MVP. For even more MLB expert picks and predictions, make sure you see what the SportsLine Projection Model has to say.

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Best home run picks for Tuesday, May 26

Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers (+260, FanDuel)

Ohtani has been heating up after a “cold” start at the plate by his lofty standards, and he gets an awesome matchup on Tuesday against the Rockies. Colorado is set to start veteran lefty Kyle Freeland, and while a left-on-left matchup may not sound the most appealing, stick with us here. First off, this is Ohtani we’re talking about. He more than holds his own against southpaws, and he’s hit three of his eight homers off them this year. And second, Ohtani has dominated Freeland, going 7-for-11 off him with two home runs and an OPS of nearly 2.000. Ohtani has an OPS over 1.200 over his last 11 games with two homers, so he’s clearly feeling it at the plate right now. This is an excellent all-around spot for Ohtani on Tuesday.

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Ben Rice, Yankees (+310, BetMGM)

Aaron Judge has been incredible for the Yankees in 2026, but Rice has been the team’s best player so far. Rice has a better batting average, slugging percentage and on-base percentage, and he’s right behind the three-time MVP in home runs as Judge has 17 and Rice has left the yard 16 times. Rice and the Yankees face the Royals on Tuesday, and Kansas City is starting Bailey Falter as part of a bullpen day. Rice has homered five times off lefties like Falter, and he’ll have one or two at-bats off him here. But the Royals’ bullpen is among the worst in baseball regardless of who takes the mound, so Rice should have some favorable matchups all game long even when Falter, who has a 9.82 ERA, leaves the contest. Rice has cooled off a bit over the last week or two, but he’s still plenty dangerous in this spot.

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