Xabi Alonso, Head Coach of Real Madrid, consoles Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid after the team's defeat in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Anfield on November 04, 2025 in Liverpool, England
Vinicius Junior faces a somewhat uncertain future at Real Madrid
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Everton defeated at Old Trafford on Monday night, . Even though the Toffees were a man down, losing Idrissa Gueye inside the opening quarter of an hour, they managed to snatch three crucial points.
The Reds had the opportunity to climb into the top four and , but, they failed. Ruben Amorim will be determined to return to winning ways at the weekend when United take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
A successive defeat could significantly dent their hopes of securing European football, especially with Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui, and . Sir Jim Ratcliffe could be left no choice but to splash the cash in the January transfer window.
Joao Gomes and Scott McTominay have already been linked with moves, Vinicius Junior seems unhappy at Real Madrid, and Kobbie Mainoo still faces an uncertain future. Casemiro has entered the final year of his contract, so .
So, with that being said, stay with us at the Manchester Evening News as we cover all the latest United news and transfer gossip.
According to , Arsenal and United are closely monitoring Scott McTominay’s situation at Napoli. The report claims that Mikel Arteta wants to 'add steel' to his midfield in the January transfer window, so the Gunners have identified the Scot as an option.
It's said that the Italian champions have no intention of letting McTominay go easily, with the club president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, setting an asking price of £60m. reckons that 'only a substantial offer' will prise the former United ace from Naples.
McTominay is reportedly happy in Italy, settled in Conte's project, and not actively pushing for a move...
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Hello and welcome to the Manchester Evening News blog, covering all the latest United news and transfer gossip. The Reds' unbeaten streak in the Premier League came to an end last night, so Ruben Amorim will be determined to return winning ways at Selhurst Park this weekend...
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim.