Man Utd Round-Up, Wednesday 7th October: JJ Gabriel Saga Deepens as Injury List Grows Before Spurs Clash
United's preparations for Saturday's visit of Tottenham are dominated by fresh injury worries, with Manchester Evening News reporting that Benjamin Sesko and Marcus Rashford are among as many as 11 players giving the club concern ahead of the Premier League's return (Manchester Evening News). Despite the lengthy list, ManUtd.com have teased the possibility of another debutant being handed a first appearance against Spurs (ManUtd.com), while the official site has also published its usual build-up with details of how to watch and follow the match (ManUtd.com).
Not everyone is confident about the trip, however, as Manchester Evening News report that United have been sent a "shocking message" ahead of the game, with some fans reportedly already questioning whether Michael Carrick is the right man for the head coach role after a difficult start to the season (Manchester Evening News).
The futures of two young players continue to generate plenty of talk. JJ Gabriel's situation remains unresolved, with Manchester Evening News reporting that Bayern Munich are ready to swoop for the wonderkid following his Manchester United exit, with the German giants said to have taken a clear stance on his seven-figure salary demands (Manchester Evening News). The same outlet explains that Gabriel only turned 16 on Tuesday, which opens the door for him to sign for a European club, and profiles the agent said to be playing a major role in the unfolding transfer saga (Manchester Evening News). Paul Scholes has also weighed in on the wider picture, with Manchester Evening News reporting he has clashed with a former rival over Manchester City's charges, while adding that talks over Gabriel's future have reportedly been "held" (Manchester Evening News).
Elsewhere, Leny Yoro's rise continues to be a source of encouragement for United fans. Manchester Evening News report that the defender impressed on his France debut on Monday night, with a composed and commanding display said to have put him "in the frame" for his country, a development that can only be seen as a positive for his club form too (Manchester Evening News). There was also family news off the pitch, as Wayne Rooney has spoken about an awkward issue surrounding his son Kai's move to Manchester United, revealing he expects to notice one particular thing because of the deal (Manchester Evening News).
Away from the first team, Enzo Kana-Biyik has been given what Manchester Evening News describe as a golden opportunity after United opted to keep the forgotten striker in Manchester this season rather than send him out on loan again, having spent last term at Laussane Sport (Manchester Evening News). There was also good news in the women's game, with ManUtd.com confirming Medina has been named Player of the Month (ManUtd.com).
Finally, United's ticket touting crackdown has taken another twist, with Manchester Evening News reporting that the summer operation designed to tackle touts ended up catching some innocent supporters in the crossfire (Manchester Evening News). On the official site, fans were also given a reminder of United's history in Europe through a countdown of the Reds' top 20 away goals (ManUtd.com), plus the latest fashion drop with the new United x SPZL release (ManUtd.com), a look back at Lisandro Martinez's involvement in Messi's historic farewell (ManUtd.com), and three FPL "differentials" for fans assembling their fantasy squads this week (ManUtd.com).
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