Napoli 's anticipated way for the 2025-26 season took a exceptional turn in Admirable 2025, as their star striker Romelu Lukaku endured a serious thigh harm amid a pre-season inviting. With the Belgian sidelined for months, the Partenopei, fresh off their Serie A triumph, were shoved into urgent action in the transfer market. The club's chase driven them to Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund -a youthful, profoundly pined for Danish forward-whose entry might shape a unused chapter for Napoli's assaulting advancement. Lukaku’s Injury and Napoli’s Dilemma Romelu Lukaku sustained a serious injury to his left thigh (rectus femoris muscle) during a pre-season win against Olympiacos on August 14, 2025. Initial medical examinations painted a grim picture: high-grade muscle damage. Although speculation suggested surgery might be necessary, Lukaku chose a conservative rehab approach after consultations with Napoli’s medical team and Belgian specialists. The recovery timeframe w...
Deal anticipated to accelerate following Sporting Lisbon's match against Estrela da Amadora on Friday. Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim has stated that a decision on his future will be made "clear" following his team's game against Estrela da Amadora on Friday. Following Erik ten Hag's dismissal on Monday, the 39-year-old has emerged as the leading candidate to take over in the Old Trafford dugout. Sporting have confirmed United's interest in paying Amorim's £8.3 million release clause, and the club will apparently let the highly-rated youth coach to depart during the November international break. Talks are ongoing, but the move is generally anticipated to go ahead as the Red Devils seek their sixth full-time manager since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013. Speaking ahead of his Friday night match, Amorim stated, "It's a discussion between two clubs. It is never simple, even with the [release] conditions. They need to talk. "...