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Brazil coach Thiago Silva has excluded Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn from the national team for the September friendlies, calling him “a problem.” The move comes after McGinn’s aggressive play in recent friendlies raised concerns over his suitability for the squad.
Premier League clubs are racing to sign Aston Villa striker Morgan Rogers and Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande for fees approaching £50 million. Tottenham eyes Brighton trio as Manchester City plots Grealish revival.
Arsenal and Chelsea have entered the race for Bournemouth’s 19-year-old striker Eli Junior Kroupi, while Manchester United pursue a bold double swoop for Atalanta’s Ederson and Newcastle’s Tonali. Meanwhile, Everton and Fulham circle free-agent Harry Wilson.
Manchester United’s 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest was overshadowed by a contentious handball decision that sparked fierce debate among pundits and fans. Video evidence suggests Bryan Mbeumo’s ball-trapping maneuver may have given United an unfair advantage.
Ollie Watkins’ two-goal masterclass against Liverpool ended Aston Villa’s wait for a top-four finish and thrust England’s overlooked striker into the World Cup spotlight. Just weeks after being axed from Gareth Southgate’s March squad, Watkins has silenced critics with nine Premier League goals since then, eclipsing even Harry Kane’s recent output.
Manchester United joins Arsenal in tracking Sporting CP’s Denmark international Morten Hjulmand as Europe’s elite hunt for midfield reinforcements. The 26-year-old has emerged as a priority target, with multiple top clubs now vying for his signature.