Welcome to Wednesday’s round-up of the latest Premier League transfer rumours and our verdicts on the biggest and boldest stories doing the rounds in the worldwide media – and we start in London, with news of a potential twist in the long-running Ivan Toney saga.
According to Caught Offside, still retain some interest” in the Brentford and England striker but may find themselves outgunned in the battle to sign him by Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli, who are “stepping up their pursuit” of the 28-year-old with the offer of a typically lucrative contract.
It’s that time of year again, Ladies and Gentlemen – start your engines, as the Premier League returns this Friday with our beloved Whites heading up to Old Trafford to take on the might of Manchester United.
Peter Rutzler joins Sammy and Jack in the Half Moon Inn in Putney to take a look at that game and where Fulham could potentially have some joy, and the latest news around the club.
Then it’s onwards to our ‘infamous’ predictions for the season which involve some rogue shouts, some real love for Alex Iwobi, and our hot takes ahead of the campaign.
Erik ten Hag is about to do something at Man United he’s done twice before – but he doesn’t want to
If Manchester United’s supporters are anticipating a flying start against Fulham on Friday night, recent history shows they should not get too carried away.
United have been slow starters in each of their first two Premier League campaigns under Erik ten Hag, losing their opening two games in 2022/23 and limping their way to a fortunate 1-0 victory over Wolves in their opening game last season.
The Reds were second best for long spells against the Black Country outfit in last season’s curtain-raiser, conceding 23 shots. Had Wolves remembered to pack their shooting boots, United would have started the season with another home defeat.
What United’s 20-man squad for 2024/25 Premier League season could look like Luke Shaw has questions to answer over his return to United
United, just as they did in 2022 and 2023, head into their season opener as favourites to get off to a winning start. Although results have been indifferent in recent weeks, performances during pre-season, plus at Wembley on Saturday, have been encouraging.
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