Manchester United want Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz

Manchester United are interested in signing Fabian Ruiz from Napoli in the summer of 2022, according to , as relayed by . It has been reported by the Italian publication that United are in pole position to sign the 25-year-old Spain international midfielder.

Napoli are open to selling Ruiz at the end of the season when he will have just one more year left on his current contract. As things stand, Premier League and European giants United are leading the race for the former Real Betis player.

Ruiz has been on the books of Napoli since 2018 when he joined from Betis. The midfielder has made 15 starts and one substitute appearance in Serie A so far this season, scoring five goals and providing two assists in the process. Ruiz has also provided one assist in three Europa Le…

Collins signs new West Ham deal

West Ham centre-half James Collins has ended speculation surrounding his future by signing a two-year contract extension.

The Wales international s deal was due to expire at the end of the season, prompting suggestions he was set for a January reunion with former Hammers boss Sam Allardyce at Sunderland.

But a string of recent fine performances have persuaded Slaven Bilic to offer the 32-year-old fresh terms, which commit Collins – who left the club in 2009 for a spell with Aston Villa – to West Ham until the end of the 2017-18 campaign.

I m obviously delighted to sign, as it was worrying me a bit that I d have to leave again, he said. To be signing for another two years, I can t explain how happy I am to be part of a club that is moving forward and get…

Arsenal v Chelsea: Hiddink demands defensive lift in Emirates showdown

Guus Hiddink has challenged Chelsea to step up their defensive efforts as they look to extend their dominant record against Arsenal on Sunday.

The champions are unbeaten in the Premier League since the 2-1 reverse to Leicester City in December, though they have conceded five goals in consecutive draws with West Brom and Everton.

Arsene Wenger s side who head into the weekend top of the table have not beaten Chelsea since October 2011 in the top flight and have gone more than eight hours without a goal in that run.

And Hiddink has demanded an improved defensive display from his side as they aim to preserve that recent record and inflict a first home league defeat on the Gunners in 10 matches.

It s not just a matter of the four defenders, nowadays if you d…

Rasmus Hojlund says ‘a matter of time’ until Erik ten Hag improves Man United

Rasmus Hojlund says Erik ten Hag retains the dressing room’s support as misfiring Manchester United look to kickstart their stumbling season.

A promising first campaign under the Dutchman brought Carabao Cup glory and Champions League qualification but things have gone awry this term.

United sit eighth in the Premier League, have been knocked out of the Carabao Cup and suffered their ninth defeat in 17 matches on Wednesday evening.

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The late 4-3 loss at Copenhagen damages their chances of reaching the Champions League knockout phase but Hojlund says the squad believe Ten Hag will turn things around.

“A really good coach,” the 20-year-old summer signing said.

“He cares about every …