Mike Keegan, Chief Sports Reporter

The former England midfielder, whose last Premier League appearance for City was in November 2023, has signed a loan deal to the end of the season with the ambitious Blades.

INSIDE SPORT - MIKE KEEGAN: Elite level footballers often attract criticism for a love of the finer things and a perceived detachment from reality.

MIKE KEEGAN: Daily Mail Sport understands that the Gunners were due to jet to Yorkshire this afternoon following a training session.

Spurs are on their way to Lincoln. Sound implausible? It should not. In 2025, they lost 22 league matches. Wins this year? None. No wonder panic is spreading among the fans.

MIKE KEEGAN: BBC pundits Alan Shearer and Micah Richards will also work for Gary Lineker's podcast at the World Cup - but the broadcaster will not be picking up the tab.

MIKE KEEGAN: Manchester United had endured two years of misery when it came to the cleanliness of the food operation at Old Trafford.

MIKE KEEGAN: England will be on familiar territory in Kansas City as they plot a first World Cup victory since 1966. According to reports in the US, Tuchel's side will be based at the Swope Soccer Village.

MIKE KEEGAN - INSIDE SPORT: Speaking on The Overlap podcast, Keane branded Mrs Carrick 'a big mouth', presumably in a nod to an x-rated social media post she made.

'If Netflix want to do a series about the Premier League's most dysfunctional club, they should visit West Ham for a couple of weeks,' one insider says. 'It would be must-watch TV.'

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: England are set to play at the home of Mickey Mouse as they seek to discover the magic kingdom of a World Cup victory.

MIKE KEEGAN: It is now more than five years since Nobby Stiles passed away but his son, John, is in no doubt what he would say to him if he was still alive today.

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Maresca, who had guided his team to the Club World Cup trophy in the summer, was shown the door earlier this month.

New Man United interim boss Michael Carrick arrived at Carrington to start work on Tuesday morning. His backroom staff will include Steve Holland and Jonathan Woodgate.

El exjugador ha estado hoy en la ciudad ultimando un acuerdo que le permitirá hacerse cargo de Old Trafford durante el resto de la temporada, tras el despido de Ruben Amorim.

MIKE KEEGAN: The former player was in the city today finalising a deal which will see him take charge at Old Trafford for the remainder of the season, following the sacking of Ruben Amorim.

MIKE KEEGAN: Tanto Carrick como Solskjaer se reunieron con el director ejecutivo Omar Berrada y el director de fútbol Jason Wilcox. Se cree que Carrick ha realizado una entrevista sólida.

MIKE KEEGAN: Both Carrick and Solskjaer had meetings with chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox. Carrick is thought to have delivered a strong interview.

MIKE KEEGAN: Some had wondered whether the Americans' subsequent abduction of Nicolas Maduro, which came weeks later, had triggered pause for thought at FIFA's headquarters.

Tomorrow night, the FA will inform FIFA of its preferred travel plans for the tournament, which is being held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

At Nottingham Crown Court Her Honour Judge Nirmal Shant KC delivered the sentence after deciding he was at low-risk of reoffending and had taken steps towards rehabiliation

The former England and Newcastle United manager will undergo treatment after suffering from ongoing abdominal symptoms which triggered a diagnosis.

Tomorrow, thank God, the Ashes will come to an end, bringing the curtain down on a series of unforgivable crimes against cricket.

MIKE KEEGAN: A member of the Jordanian royal family is one of the potential new owners of Sheffield Wednesday. The bid will need to pass the EFL's Owners and Directors Test.

MIKE KEEGAN: Officials have also asked the Hornets, who complained bitterly about the late call, for their thoughts. They will then assess the evidence before deciding whether to start a probe.

MIKE KEEGAN: The former Manchester United and England defender's firm The Overlap - which includes flagship show Stick to Football - will now produce more shows and content.

CHRIS WHEELER AND MIKE KEEGAN: Darren Fletcher has been installed as caretaker manager for Wednesday night's trip to Burnley, with United set to name an interim boss until the end of the season.

Amorim and his wife stepped out of their mansion this afternoon wearing huge grins, just hours after he was fired with immediate effect at Carrington on Monday morning.

CHRIS WHEELER AND MIKE KEEGAN: Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United's head coach with immediate effect following his outspoken rant at club bosses on Sunday.

KIERAN GILL AND MIKE KEEGAN: Enzo Maresca has departed Chelsea - and the club hope to appoint a new manager within days, Daily Mail Sport understands.

DAILYMAIL+ BEST OF 2025: The story goes that when Andrea Berta quit a safe job in banking in his mid-20s to gamble on a career in football his aghast mother came close to fainting.

For those involved in the Ineos era at Manchester United, the biggest indicator of progression over the past two years lies at the end of a corridor at the revamped Carrington training ground.

Se está planeando un programa de obras en Old Trafford y Daily Mail Sport tiene entendido que lo primero de la lista es abordar un problema que ha saltado constantemente a los titulares en las últimas temporadas.

A programme of works is being planned at Old Trafford and Daily Mail Sport understands that top of the list is tackling an issue that has consistently hit the headlines in recent seasons.

MIKE KEEGAN: There have been reports that England will face potential pitch problems in New England when they take on Ghana at Gillette Stadium on June 23.

Rory McIlroy has won Sport Personality of the Year, capping off an incredible 2025 in which he won the Masters in dramatic fashion and helped Europe to the Ryder Cup. 

Hell hath no fury like a woke man scorned. And industry insiders believe that by showing Gary Lineker the door, the BBC may have opened itself up to a world of pain.

Manchester United will seek a meeting with refs' chief Howard Webb in the new year after being left bruised by a series of controversial decisions.

MIKE KEEGAN: Tradicionalmente, las zonas para aficionados, que suelen estar en parques gigantescos de las ciudades anfitrionas, han permitido la entrada gratuita a los seguidores y han sido una parte fundamental de la inclusión del torneo.

The battle for Sheffield Wednesday is shaping into a two-horse race, with a preferred bidder expected to be selected in the near future.

MIKE KEEGAN: Traditionally fan zones, which tend to be in giant parks in host cities, have allowed supporters free entry and serve as a key part of the tournament's inclusion.

MIKE KEEGAN: FIFA's initial categorisation meant England fans faced shelling out more than £5,000 should Thomas Tuchel's side reach the final at the tournament.

MIKE KEEGAN: England's cricketers have come under continuous scrutiny for the amount of time they have been spending on the golf course.

While the role of administrators Begbies Traynor is to secure the most money for creditors, they also need to be sure that a preferred candidate will pass the EFL's Owners and Directors Test.

Ian Rush was taken to hospital and spent 48 hours in intensive care after becoming the latest victim of the 'superflu' outbreak.

MIKE KEEGAN: The Football Association will share fans' concerns with FIFA over their outrageous ticket prices for the World Cup. It has emerged that the cheapest seats at the final will cost £3,129.

Las tablas de precios de la FIFA para el torneo, que se celebra en Estados Unidos, México y Canadá, se han dado a conocer hoy a los grupos oficiales de aficionados de los países participantes.

FIFA's pricing brackets for the tournament, which is being held in the US, Mexico and Canada, have been revealed today to official fan groups of the countries involved.

MIKE KEEGAN: Manchester United's net debt has topped $1bn for the first time after the club borrowed £105m for summer recruitment.

MIKE KEEGAN: Disgraced referee David Coote - who pleaded guilty to making an indecent image of a child - will not learn if he is to be jailed until the new year.

MIKE KEEGAN: Iran and Egypt have complained to FIFA after Seattle designated their World Cup game as a 'Pride Match'. Due to take place on June 26, it coincides with Pride Weekend.

MIKE KEEGAN: A dedicated Pride match at the World Cup will feature two countries in which homosexuality is illegal.

While Motherwell's routine 3-0 SPL victory over Livingston may not have been of huge significance to those other than the 5,683 present - it is a match Jon Attenborough will never forget.

MIKE KEEGAN: An international footballer has been arrested on suspicion of assault and affray after a man was left in hospital. Met Police say they were called to the scene at 12.47am.

Billionaire John McEvoy has teamed up with members of the Starch family, who were previously linked with a move for Plymouth Argyle, after both had earlier lodged separate offers.

America is gearing up to welcome the world inside its borders for the biggest sporting event on the planet. At the same time, America is using football as an opportunity to kick people out.

The Independent Football Regulator will publish its new owners and directors test on Friday - and already has a number of individuals on its radar, Daily Mail Sport understands.

When England bat, the ball often goes into the air. Usually, Sky Sports - whose excellent coverage is sadly missed - are quick to say if there is a fielder under it, which tends to be quite important.

It was meant to be a team-building away day - an attempt to clear the air and improve morale after a year of seismic change. 'It descended into a massive slanging match,' explained one source.

MIKE KEEGAN: The BBC is not planning to send television pundits to North America for the World Cup until the quarter-final stage.

INTERVIEW BY MIKE KEEGAN: For Carol Speed there are no answers, only questions. It's 14 years since the world awoke to the news that her son, Gary, had taken his own life.

EXCLUSIVE: In an email sent to the England Supporters Travel Club, sale dates for two pre-World Cup, March friendlies have been outlined.

INSIDE SPORT: Hats off to Manchester United, who have taken the decision to send injured and suspended players into lounges before matches at Old Trafford to speak to corporate punters.

MIKE KEEGAN: As part of a partnership between global stadium designers Populous and local architect Rey-de-Crecy, the retired planes were identified as an opportunity to create the environment.

EXCLUSIVE - MIKE KEEGAN: FIFA could face legal action following their controversial decision to suspend Cristiano Ronaldo's ban and allow him to play in Portugal's first two World Cup games.

MIKE KEEGAN: Last month, Daily Mail Sport revealed that the former Newcastle United owner was monitoring the situation at Hillsborough, with administrators seeking a buyer.

MIKE KEEGAN: Daily Mail Sport revealed on Tuesday that Begbies Traynor, who have been tasked with finding a buyer, had received five bids and an inquiry over a potential merger with Wednesday.

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Five offers have been made to buy Sheffield Wednesday, with a further two expected over the coming days, Daily Mail Sport understands.

Premier League clubs have voted against new highly controversial salary cap rules - but have green lit the introduction of new squad cost rules to replace the existing PSR regulations.

Man United appear to be on a collision course with the FA over hosting the 2035 Women's World Cup final at the new Old Trafford - rather than Wembley.

Top flight clubs are set to vote on bringing in 'anchoring', which would see the amount any side could spend limited to five times the prize money and revenue paid to the club that finishes bottom.

Manchester United are switching their London office just two years after moving in - as Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues to cut costs at the Premier League giants.

Any proposals to ratify a new 'salary cap' will come with legal implications, with the PFA threatening to sue to the Premier League if it is voted in.

Just three months into the season, and despite the fact Leeds currently sit four points outside the relegation zone, the noise around Farke refuses to go away.

MIKE KEEGAN: The Premier League club issued a three-year suspension to the fan, telling him that he had breached ground regulations following his X behaviour.

MIKE KEEGAN: Jamie Carragher wanted to join Borussia Dortmund fans in the away end at their Champions League clash with Manchester City - but was stopped from doing so.

A Premier League footballer allegedly threatened at gunpoint in a dramatic street attack by a football agent has been named.

Los Tres Leones tendrán que disputar uno de sus tres partidos de la fase de grupos fuera de casa, y las sedes del Tottenham Hotspur, el Everton, el Aston Villa, el City o el Newcastle United estaban en liza.

The Three Lions will play one of their three group stage matches on the road, and the homes of Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Aston Villa, City or Newcastle United were in the running.

MIKE KEEGAN: England will play at least one game away from Wembley at the 2028 European Championship.