Wednesday news (includes West ham)
Posted: 08 Oct 2025, 09:42
BBC
Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee, 24, sees a January move away from the club as crucial if he is to be included in the Netherlands squad for next summer's World Cup. (Mail Plus - subscription required), external
West Ham are interested in Zirkzee with new manager Nuno Espirito Santo keen to bolster his attacking options. (Football Insider), external
England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 20, is also looking to leave Old Trafford in January with Napoli a possible destination. (Mirror, external)
Harry Maguire, 32, wants to continue at Manchester United but will have to take a pay cut to extend his stay beyond the end of the season. (Talksport, external)
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca will not bring outcast France defender Axel Disasi, 27, back into his squad despite a defensive injury crisis. (Sun), external
Leeds will look to sign a winger in January after their deadline-day move for Fulham and Wales' Harry Wilson, 28, fell through. (Sky Sports), external
Former Leeds winger Raphinha is on Manchester United's radar after his fine form for Barcelona but the Brazil international, 28, could cost £120m. (Fichajes, external)
Former Everton manager Sean Dyche is not interested in the vacant managerial position at Rangers following the sacking of Russell Martin. (Sky Sports)
Sky Paper Talk
talkSPORT
Harry Maguire wants to stay at Manchester United - but is likely to have to take a hefty pay-cut in order to do so, with his current deal expiring next summer.
Bournemouth are braced for serious interest from England's biggest clubs in Antoine Semenyo if he continues his stunning form.
Former Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl is keen to return to the dugout at the earliest opportunity.
DAILY MAIL
Joshua Zirkzee's frustration with his current situation at Manchester United has reached a point where he is looking for an exit route in January.
DAILY MIRROR
Former Arsenal and England star Jack Wilshere is one of the leading contenders for the top job at Luton Town after the Hatters parted ways with Matt Bloomfield on Monday.
THE ATHLETIC
Manchester United's under-21s and U18s set to be housed in temporary cabins in the players' car park as no plans were made for their inclusion in the revamped training complex.
THE TELEGRAPH
Gregor Townsend has begun spearheading recruitment at Newcastle Red Bulls, with Tom Willis and Ben White emerging as players of interest.
EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS
Hearts plan to resist any attempt by Rangers to lure head coach Derek McInnes to Ibrox.
Sport Witness
West Ham ‘best placed’ to sign Brazilian in January – Fits into place for Hammers
By Naveen Ullal
West Ham United are expected to battle with other clubs for Real Madrid’s Endrick in the winter market.
That’s according to Wednesday’s edition of Sport, who say West Ham, Real Sociedad and Valencia are interested parties.
The striker was forced to miss the start of the season due to injury. He regained full fitness in mid-September but hasn’t made an appearance so far this season. Xabi Alonso has left the 19-year-old as an unused substitute in the last five matches.
Sport say the Brazil international will have few opportunities and that’s unlikely to change unless he seriously impresses when given minutes. If the situation doesn’t improve, he risks missing out on the World Cup.
Real Madrid are open to letting Endrick go out on loan in January. There’s shortage of options, and the newspaper states the ‘best placed’ teams are West Ham, Real Sociedad and Valencia. The three clubs are looking to improve their attack and Endrick ‘fit their needs’.
El Desmarque also report West Ham, La Real and Valencia are keen on signing Endrick on loan.
It’s claimed Real Madrid are considering sanctioning a temporary move. Their intention is to send him on a dry loan deal, to get minutes and gain experience. The Hammers are considering the South American to revive their attack, while Los Ches are the most interested Spanish club.
The Brazilian could push for a move in January if he continues to spend his time on Real Madrid’s bench.