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Danny Murphy Urges Amorim to Keep Kobbie Mainoo at Man United
Former Liverpool player Danny Murphy has urged Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim to block any plans to sell midfielder Kobbie Mainoo this summer.
Mainoo has been linked with a move due to the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). Meanwhile, he has earned Murphy’s praise for his potential at Old Trafford. The 20-year-old is seen as a player capable of making a significant impact for years to come. Murphy believes Amorim should ensure he stays.
In his column, Murphy explained that he believes Mainoo is well-suited for a defensive role. He also added that he would need proper guidance and leadership to thrive there. Additionally, he said, “Mainoo is more than capable of playing that defensive role, he just needs the right help around him.”
He acknowledged the rumors about Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho potentially being sold to meet financial requirements. However, he emphasized that United lacks an abundance of midfield talent. Murphy further argued, “Mainoo and Garnacho are hungry, talented players who could have a major impact at United for the next five years or more, under any manager.”
Murphy concluded, saying that if he were Amorim, he would be doing everything to keep Mainoo at the club.
Saudi club Al-Hilal has given Victor Osimhen a deadline this Friday to decide on their transfer offer. The Blue Waves are ready to activate the €75 million release clause in Osimhen’s contract, while also offering the Nigerian striker a lucrative deal worth €30 million per season.
Transfer expert Ben Jacobs reports that Al-Hilal remains hopeful Osimhen will say yes. This isn’t their first try to sign him—Al-Hilal first showed interest back in January 2023. Last summer, Osimhen agreed to join another Saudi team, Al-Ahli, but Napoli pushed for a higher fee, delaying the move.
France head coach Didier Deschamps has thrown his full support behind Ousmane Dembélé as a top contender for this year’s Ballon d’Or. Speaking ahead of their UEFA Nations League semi-final clash with Spain—a team featuring another strong candidate, Lamine Yamal—Deschamps praised Dembélé’s incredible season.
Just days ago, Dembélé helped Paris Saint-Germain lift the Champions League trophy and was crowned Player of the Season. The win capped off a historic campaign for PSG, who also clinched the Ligue 1 title and the Coupe de France to complete a remarkable Treble.
Deschamps said, “The Nations League and even the Club World Cup could still shape opinions, but if I had to pick right now, it’s Ousmane—no doubt. Ask the Spanish, they’ll likely back their own, but for me, with the season he’s had, Ousmane deserves it.”
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has backed midfielder Vitinha to win the Ballon d’Or after a standout season with Paris Saint-Germain. Vitinha played a key role in PSG’s incredible treble-winning campaign, helping them secure the Ligue 1 title, the Coupe de France, and a dominant 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final.
Speaking after Portugal’s 2-1 win over Germany in the UEFA Nations League, Martinez praised the midfielder’s impact. “Vitinha has been vital to PSG’s success this season,” he said. “He’s been at the heart of everything they’ve achieved. He deserves the Ballon d’Or.” Despite Martinez’s strong support for Vitinha, many see his PSG teammate Ousmane Dembele as the current frontrunner for the award.
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