Arsenal’s fitness issues have been pronounced recently but Man Utd have been dealing with a £150 million injury problem over the past five years.

Gunners legend points out major mistake made by Red Devils during summer transfer window after explosive interview

Manchester United and Liverpool could have a busy January transfer window with a host of their stars angling for moves, while the race is on for Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo

FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours and gossip from 18 December, including the latest updates on Kenan Yildiz and Enzo Maresca.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United is scheduled for a 4.30pm GMT kick-off on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The match will take place at Villa Park in Birmingham. TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 3.30pm ahead of a 4.30 kick-off.

Bruno Fernandes has been out of the heart of a Manchester United row after claiming that the Red Devils wanted him to leave and Ian Wright has now offered his thoughts

Yet, as history shows, transfer promises are only as good as the results they deliver. With the festive fixtures looming, Man Utd’s immediate focus remains on climbing the table, but the promise of reinforcements offers genuine hope for 2026 and beyond.