£38M TRANSFER LOOMS AS MAN UTD PREPARE LOANEE EXIT
Manchester United have reportedly greenlit the permanent sale of Rasmus Hojlund to Napoli in January. The Danish striker, currently on loan, has rediscovered his form in Italy and has no desire to return.
Man Utd Will Sell Rasmus Hojlund, Potential £38M Transfer Fee - COURTESY/PHOTO
After struggling to get rid of several outcasts during the summer transfer window, Manchester United ended up loaning Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Rasmus Hojlund, while Alejandro Garnacho left permanently.
Rashford and Hojlund have both recovered since relocating and are now mainstays for Barcelona and Napoli, respectively.
United will need to decide on any potential sales or acquisitions as the January transfer window draws near, and it has apparently been approved by the team to sell one player in January.
In January, which player is United hoping to sell?
The Mirror claims that United has approved Napoli's purchase of Hojlund, with the Italian team keen to retain the Dane.
Due to Hojlund's impressive play, Napoli is prepared to purchase the striker in January after he left on a season-long loan with a purchase commitment in the summer.
Napoli would pay about £38 million for the proposed trade, which is less than the £72 million United paid to get the striker from Atalanta.
With just 14 goals in 62 Premier League games, Hojlund had a dismal scoring record with United.
Hojlund has made six appearances since joining Napoli, scoring four goals, which has given the Napoli management hope for his future.
The Danish attacker and former Manchester City player Kevin de Bruyne have formed a strong alliance.
Despite missing the last few games due to an injury, Hojlund is reportedly enjoying the chance to play football for the first team once more and has no plans to rejoin United.
DISCIPLINARY BLOW: MADRID PLAYER SUSPENDED POST EL CLáSICO TUSSLE
Real Madrid's backup keeper Andriy Lunin has been handed a one-game suspension by the RFEF for his aggressive conduct on the bench during the heated final moments of El Clásico. Real Madrid's appeal was rejected.
El Clásico Scuffle - Photo Credit Getty Images
Los Blancos' goalie Andriy Lunin has been suspended for one game by the RFEF Disciplinary Committee for his involvement in the sideline dramas during the El Clásico's final moments. Although the cameras did not catch it, referee Soto Grado did record that he had sent the Ukrainian off.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the RFEF responded as follows when asked why Lunin received a red card.
The reason for Lunin, Andrii's expulsion in the 90th minute was that he had to be restrained by his teammates after he walked aggressively from his bench to the blonde bench.
The disciplinary committee of the RFEF
"When considered significant, those whose behaviour violates sporting order will be suspended for four to ten games or fined between 602 and 3,006 euros."
Because of Lunin's actions, which constituted a minor violation of the sporting order, he was suspended for one game. The ruling had been challenged by Real Madrid. However, the RFEF stayed steadfast, defending the referee's ruling and the evidence in the match report and on film.
Now, the backup goalie will not play against Valencia this weekend, where he is probably going to be benched. Fran Gonzalez and Sunico, both from the youth team, might be called up as the matchday squad's third choice, with Sergio Mestre serving as a backup.
No Barcelona players or any other Real Madrid players were slapped with bans following the two flash moments in the closing stages of the game. When Vinicius Jr. and Lamie Yamal argued, even players who were not on the team were spotted shoving on the side of the field. The RFEF, however, determined that nothing that came to pass would justify further prohibitions.
ARSENAL STAR DROPS CONFIDENT TITLE HINT AFTER STRONG OPENING
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is targeting a historic Premier League and World Cup double with England this season. The winger believes it's a "doable" feat as the Gunners lead the title race.
Bukayo Saka - (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC)
According to Bukayo Saka, it is feasible for Arsenal and England to win both games this season. The season has started well for the Gunners under Mikel Arteta's leadership.
Arsenal leads the Premier League standings by four points at the moment and is starting to look like a title contender. Manchester City is only one point ahead of defending champions Liverpool, who are seven points behind.
Saka, however, is not only interested in winning at his club; he also hopes to succeed internationally. Manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that winning the trophy is his ambition for England, who have qualified for the World Cup in the USA next year.
Saka is optimistic about his club's and his nation's chances of winning. "Yeah, that is my prayer," he remarked in an interview with Sky Sports. It is possible, of course.