Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has insisted Cole Palmer's future at Stamford Bridge was never in doubt, dismissing suggestions that the England international was close to joining Manchester United.
Manchester United have suffered an injury setback with striker Benjamin Sesko facing an extended spell on the sidelines, head coach Michael Carrick has confirmed.
Michael Carrick has insisted he remains focused on improving Manchester United and does not need assurances about his future, despite mounting pressure following a dismal run of results.
Manchester United have recorded an estimated 334 million pounds in transfer-related losses over the past five years, according to a study by the CIES Football Observatory.
Xabi Alonso has urged Chelsea to put their Carabao Cup disappointment behind them and focus on Saturday's Premier League clash with Manchester United after their fourth-round exit at Liverpool.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney believes the club's players must take greater responsibility for their disappointing performances, insisting that manager Michael Carrick is being let down by his squad.